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The Modern Medieval Francis: Why the Honest Story Forms You

Learning Objectives

The Statue and the Man

We Edit Our Heroes Until They Stop Being Useful

Two Readings, Held at Once

Worked Reading: Run the Honest-Version Move

Going Deeper: Unmodern Reasons

Practice: The Two Versions

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Quiz

1. What is Galli's central claim about the "sanitized" Francis?

2. Why does the course insist on the honest version of a story rather than the flattering one?

3. The course teaches reading Francis's story two ways at once. What are they?

4. In the honest-version move, what is the single most important step?

5. What does Galli mean by an "unmodern reason," and why does it matter?

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Are you tired of the polished, sanitized versions of historical figures and professional heroes. In our fast-paced world, we often edit our heroes until they stop being useful, turning complex, flawed individuals into flat statues that merely reflect our modern sensibilities and biases.

Are you tired of the polished, sanitized versions of historical figures and professional heroes? In our fast-paced world, we often edit our heroes until they stop being useful, turning complex, flawed individuals into flat statues that merely reflect our modern sensibilities and biases. 'Recovering the Honest Narrative Behind Sanitized Professional Stories' is a transformative online course designed to help you peel back the layers of historical revisionism and discover the raw, unvarnished truth. Using the compelling case study of the 'Modern Medieval Francis' (St. Francis of Assisi), this course explores Mark Galli's central claims about how we sanitize narratives to make them comfortable and palatable. Throughout the modules, you will learn the critical 'honest-version move,' a powerful analytical tool that allows you to hold two readings of a story at once: the flattering myth and the challenging reality. By diving deep into 'unmodern reasons,' you will uncover why the honest story is the one that truly forms, challenges, and shapes you. Whether you are a historian, a corporate storyteller, a leader, or simply a seeker of truth, this course will equip you with the skills to practice honest readings and apply these profound insights to your own professional and personal narratives. Join us today to stop settling for the statue and start engaging with the man.

Recovering the Honest Narrative Behind Sanitized Professional Stories

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            <p>Every profession has its heroes, but over time, we have a habit of editing those heroes until they stop being useful. We polish away their flaws, smooth out their complexities, and leave behind a sanitized statue rather than a real human being. As graduate students in business and medical science, and as professional Christians navigating complex modern landscapes, you are uniquely positioned to recognize the danger in these flattened narratives. Drawing deeply from Mark Galli's <em>Francis of Assisi and His World</em>, this course invites you to step away from the birdbath-statue version of St. Francis and encounter the modern medieval man. By examining why we are so tempted to sanitize professional and historical stories, we can begin to recover the honest narratives that actually have the power to form, challenge, and inspire us.</p>

<p>Throughout our time together, you will learn how to hold two readings of a story at once, balancing the comfortable myths we tell with the unvarnished truths beneath them. We will actively practice the "honest-version move," a vital analytical skill that allows you to strip away the flattering edits and uncover the raw reality of a narrative. As we go deeper into Galli's work, we will also explore "unmodern reasons"—those ancient, unfiltered motivations that challenge our contemporary professional assumptions. By the time you complete the readings, practice exercises, and reflections, you will be equipped to apply this honest lens not only to historical figures like Francis, but to your own professional story, fostering a more authentic and resilient approach to your daily calling.</p>
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