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Storytelling

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A 17th-century Jesuit missionary in a stark, isolated landscape, embodying the human cost of faith and the struggle for belief.
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Empathy in Film: Engaging the Religious Right

To make Silence , a film about persecuted 17th-century Jesuits, resonate with modern audiences, screenwriter Paul Schrader deliberately limited the narrative perspective.

Adrian Vale·May 30, 2026
How LeAnna Reese Amos Uses Storytelling to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Kids
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How LeAnna Reese Amos Uses Storytelling to Teach Emotional Intelligence to Kids

LeAnna Reese Amos masterfully uses storytelling to teach children emotional intelligence, providing a powerful and ancient solution to a critical gap in education. Her narrative-driven framework helps children navigate emotions, build empathy, and normalize feelings without the risks of real-world emotional 'crash-landings'.

Adrian Vale·May 26, 2026