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How We Meet
OpenConnectedMindfulWillingIntentional
We arrive ready to listen, share, and pay attention to one another.
← Baton Rouge BarbariansThe Second
September 20, 2026 · 12:30 PM · Raising Cane's HQ
The Second
Gathering
Today we read, listen, and share.
01 / From EdAn Introduction
An Introduction
For Our Table
Ed Hinman · 7 minutes, 45 seconds
02 / HomeworkRead Before
Read Before
We Gather
From Ed's Blog
“Words that Bleed” ↗From The Barbarian in You
Chapters 12 and 13
Read both chapters and bring your responses to each chapter's Questions to Ponder.
03 / Things To Think About
01
Chapter 12
How do you strengthen your friendships?
02
Chapter 13
When has someone's energy inspired you to pursue your goals and possibly create fellowship in the process?
03
Words that Bleed
"How ever you hear your call of the wild, my barbarian friend, when you hear it, I hope you go." When have you heard it, and were you able to go.
04
THE TABLE
Group challenge.
04 / Around The TableOur Voice Is
Our Voice Is
Made Together
Because we are never finished growing, learning, and creating, let's develop our song and credo.
- 01Watch Ed's introduction
- 02Discuss the reading
- 03ROUNDTABLE ON OUR SONG AND MOTTO
- 04DISCUSS NEXT MONTH'S GATHERING DATE
05 / Watch TogetherPancho
Pancho
& Lefty
06 / Watch TogetherRick Allen
Rick Allen
Drum Solo
07 / Our WordsWhat We
Words from our table
What We
Put On The Page
These are the words that came from our table. They are not polished or final. They are the raw material for a motto that sounds like us.
08 / Finding The Shape
Three Threads
02
Who We Are
AuthenticUniqueWildCurious
We bring our whole selves to the table and stay curious about the world.
03
What Holds Us Together
LoveBrotherhoodSharing
Love grows into brotherhood when we choose to share honestly.
09 / Working Motto
Open in spirit. Curious by nature. Bound by love and brotherhood.
A starting point, not a finished statement. We will test every word and make it our own together.