What LeBron James Teaches Us About Parenthood and Empathy
- Esau McCaulley
- Mar 20
- 1 min read
LeBron James made headlines for confronting ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith after criticism of his son, Bronny. Esau and Malcolm Foley unpack the moment and ask: What’s a parent’s role in their child’s success, and when does helping become too much? They also explore the growing backlash against empathy and wrestle with how we should use power and privilege for the good of others. Plus, in our new “Freezing Cold Takes” segment, we admit seasonal depression is real… and maybe soccer is actually good?
0:34 - Show Begins
1:20 - Freezing Cold Takes
6:05 - Holy Sports
17:52 - The Sin of Empathy Book
26:27 - Is This a Real Problem?
38:45 - Our Moment of Cultural Shame
44:14 - End Credits
Hey guys. really enjoy how this podcast has developed. It's become one of my most regular go to listens. I noticed that you and the Holy Post guys have been commenting on a couple of Christian books about Empathy. I'm sure you're aware of the work that Paul Bloom has done. He published a book "Against Empathy" back in 2016 which got some traction in the wider community. I think Adam Grant and others had him on their podcasts...Anyway This pushback against empathy as defined by "putting ourselves in someone else's shoes" has some pretty solid psychological backing. At least I find Blooms argument compelling. Look forward to next weeks. peace//