Unity Map: Cartography of a Father's Homework
Unity Map: Cartography of a Father's Homework
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Growing up in traditional, reasonably well-adjusted families in the Midwest, Tom and Susan wanted a family of their own when they married in the late 1980s. Two decades later, they were raising four kids and contemplating their options for high schools. Uninspired by the options, Tom conferred with…
Emerging Son
Emerging Son
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"Emerging Son" is an autobiographical memoir about a man's journey to a purposeful midlife from youthful uncertainty. The author's quest to recreate the happiness of his youth takes him from the newsroom to the courtroom as he launches a career, from the Midwest to Rome as he grows in faith, and to…
The Geo Principle: God in Every Occupation Means Purpose for Every Job -- Even Yours!
The Geo Principle: God in Every Occupation Means Purpose for Every Job -- Even Yours!
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The GEO Principle is shorthand for God in Every Occupation. The premise of the GEO Principle is that you, your employer and the world would be better off if everyone brought God to their occupation. This is your guidebook. Laced with counsel from scripture, the book encourages readers to consider th

About Tom Bengtson

Entrepreneur, writer, and small business owner Tom Bengtson is president of NFR Communications, Inc., a Minneapolis company providing custom publishing and business management services.

NFR Communications, started by Tom and a colleague in 1992, is best known for publishing a monthly banking industry journal. Today, Tom is the sole owner of the company that has published magazines and websites related to travel, senior living, and marriage and family.

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October 3, 2026Podcast considers Lincoln's paradox on unity

Amber Walling of The Central Minnesota Catholic and I had a great conversation recently, which resulted in this 42-minute podcast: https://minnesotacatholicpodcasts.libsyn.com/speaking-of-unity-ma… Learn More

September 3, 2026Radio interview, part 2

You might remember that Mark Swartzberg and I visited on his Relevant Radio program on July 17. We got a chance to continue our conversation about Unity Map: Cartography of a Father's Homework on … Learn More

August 8, 2026What ChatGPT has to say about 'Unity Map'

For fun, I typed this question into my ChatGPT account: What can you tell me about the book: "Unity Map: Cartography of a Father's Homework" by Tom Bengtson? Here's the answer it provide: Unity … Learn More

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