Today’s Peace of Wisdom Can Be Found When You Remember Your Why
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In Other Words
Homer’s The Odyssey
with Rick Burgess
Discussion Questions
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QUESTION 1
Odysseus endures twenty years away from home — ten fighting in Troy, ten more trying to get back — yet never stops striving to return. What do you think keeps a person going when the journey home feels impossibly long, and have you ever experienced a season of life where returning to something familiar felt just out of reach? -
QUESTION 2
Homer describes Odysseus as a “man of twists and turns” — someone whose greatest strength isn’t brute force but wit, adaptability, and resilience. How does that kind of heroism compare to the way we typically define a hero today, and who in your own life embodies that quieter, more resourceful kind of courage? -
QUESTION 3
Both Odysseus and Penelope demonstrate extraordinary loyalty — he resists temptations that would have ended his journey, while she holds the household together against overwhelming pressure. What does their story reveal about the role of loyalty in the relationships and commitments that matter most to us?
From the Contributor's Dock
Rick Burgess
RickBurgessShow.com
Rick Burgess is a nationally syndicated radio host, speaker, author, and unapologetically Southern storyteller. Best known as host of The Rick Burgess Show, Rick has spent the past three decades engaging millions with his bold humor, honest insights, and deeply rooted faith. He’s the kind of communicator who can make you laugh out loud one minute and reflect quietly the next.
A devoted husband and father, Rick’s life and work are shaped by his strong convictions and personal experiences—including profound moments of loss and hope. Whether behind a microphone, on a stage, or here at Wisdom Harbour, Rick brings a no-nonsense perspective, real-world wisdom, and the kind of authenticity that builds trust from the first word.
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Audiobooks
Pegasus, The Winged Horse
By Nathaniel Hawthorne
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Dive into Nathaniel Hawthorne’s mesmerizing tale, Pegasus, The Winged Horse. Join Bellerophon, a daring hero, as he partners with Pegasus, the celestial steed, on a quest to vanquish the fearsome Chimæra. Journey through ancient realms of myth and legend, where heroism, ambition, and wonder intertwine. With each twist and turn, Hawthorne’s poetic prose comes alive, transporting listeners to an age of monsters and heroes. Let your imagination soar and be captivated by this timeless tale, all narrated by the masterful voice of Andy Andrews!
Discussion Questions
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QUESTION 1
While the adults at the Fountain of Pirene dismissed or doubted the existence of Pegasus, the child never stopped believing — and his faith was ultimately what kept Bellerophon from giving up. When have you found that the simple, unwavering faith of someone else gave you the courage to keep pursuing something that seemed impossible? -
QUESTION 2
When Bellerophon finally captured Pegasus, he chose to remove the enchanted bridle and offer the horse his freedom — saying, “Either leave me, or love me.” Pegasus chose to return. What does this moment reveal about the difference between control and trust, and how does that principle show up in the relationships that matter most to you? -
QUESTION 3
Bellerophon tells the child at the end, “If thy faith had not helped me, I should never have waited for Pegasus, and never have conquered the terrible Chimæra.” He credits someone else entirely for his victory. Is there a person in your life — perhaps someone younger or quieter — whose belief in you made something great possible that you might otherwise have abandoned?
From the Contributor's Dock
Andy Andrews
AndyAndrews.com
Hailed by a New York Times reporter as “someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America,” Andy Andrews is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers including The Traveler’s Gift and The Noticer. He is also an in-demand speaker, coach, and consultant for the world’s largest organizations.
Both The Noticer and The Traveler’s Gift were featured selections of ABC’s Good Morning America and continue to appear on bestseller lists around the world. His books have been translated into over 40 languages.
Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents, worked extensively with the Department of Defense, regularly addresses the world’s largest corporations. Zig Ziglar once said, “Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen.”
In addition to his writing and speaking, Andy has established a personally delivered, cost effective, year-long curriculum for organizations, teams, and corporations. Using Creating Measurable Results™ as a platform, he teaches how “to compete in a way your competition doesn’t know a game is going on.” Creating Measurable Results™ has been documented to have helped some clients to double their results within a single year’s time.
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