Let’s start with the obvious: my last name is Stringfellow. So yes, StringTheory is partly a play on my name. But there’s a little more to it than a pun.
In physics, string theory suggests that everything in the universe is made of tiny vibrating strings. Some physicists even imagine a multiverse, with countless universes side by side. I’ll be honest: that’s not where I land. I’m a person of faith, and I believe God created the world we live in.
Still, I love the picture. Invisible strings, quietly vibrating, connecting everything in ways we can’t see.
What the image means to me
When I think about those strings, I think about how God has worked in my own life. To me, He’s the invisible thread that connects people, the reason a stranger’s kindness can hit so deep or a conversation can change your whole week. It’s mysterious, and I don’t claim to have it all figured out.
My faith is personal, and it shapes how I try to treat people. You don’t have to share it to feel welcome here.
Leading by serving
I’ve been learning a lot from Maxwell Leadership, and one idea keeps sticking with me: leadership is influence. You’re not leading because of a title; you’re leading because people choose to follow.
For me, the best picture of that is a shepherd, someone who serves the people in their care and helps them see their own worth. That’s the kind of leader I want to be, everywhere I go.
Which brings me to another play on my name. If you’re reading along, you’re one of my fellows. Welcome.
Real conversations, with R.E.S.P.etc.
I’d like StringTheory to go past small talk. I want to dig into the topics people usually avoid at dinner, using an acronym I came up with: R.E.S.P.etc., for Religion, Entertainment, Sports, Politics, and everything else.
Yes, it sounds like respect, and that’s on purpose. (Cue Aretha.) The point is that we can see things differently and still treat each other well. We don’t have to cancel each other to have an honest conversation.
What surprised me
I thought about starting something like this for a long time. What I didn’t expect was how it would feel once I finally did. I’m energized. I wake up thinking about ideas, and there’s a real sense of anticipation about where this could go. Sometimes the hardest part is just beginning, and the motivation shows up after you take the first step.
Where this is headed
I’d love for StringTheory to find an audience, but numbers aren’t the goal. My goal is to make something real and well made, something that’s worth your time whether ten people see it or ten thousand. I want to put real care into every post and every episode, and keep raising the bar as I go.
So, welcome
That’s StringTheory: honest conversations about faith, leadership, and life, held together by connections we can’t always see but can definitely feel.
Thanks for being here, fellow. Let’s talk.