Te Difference between Knowledge and Wisdom

This week, we’re diving deep into something that sounds simple at first—knowledge vs. wisdom—but turns out to be a lot messier (and way more fun) than you’d guess. Have you ever found yourself tangled up between what you know and what you can actually apply? Annette and I swap stories about teachers who made facts come alive, misremembered family rules, and the strange ways history gets told (and retold) depending on where you grew up. Do you remember who made you fall in love with learning? Or maybe hate it? Yeah, we go there.

But what really sparks today’s episode is a question that the Book of Mormon teases out: What’s the difference between teaching knowledge and teaching wisdom—and how can you know what’s actually true when everyone has a different version of the facts? Annette drops insightful questions about perspective, lived experience, and the natural tendency to chase after certainty even when more curiosity could serve us better. We talk Civil War history, women’s rights, and the wild twists of “truth” depending on your lens.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s even possible to teach wisdom, or how to stay open and curious when it seems everyone else wants you to “pick a side,” you’ll want to listen in. Start the New Year with us as we wrestle with curiosity, certainty, and the invitation to see beyond the stories we tell ourselves. What do you think—can wisdom really be taught, or is it all about staying curious together? Let’s talk about it.

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