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Episodes

Observations with Zach, Meg, and Kevin

March 28, 2023

A conversation with Zach Lambert, Meg Wise, and Kevin Young - three very active and vocal voices of Christianity found on Twitter. Each share aspects of their spiritual journeys, observations about the state of the Christian…

Holding Space

Dec. 20, 2022

I give my observations on holding space for someone - what it means and how we can do it. How does one truly listen to others without judgment or opinion? What does it mean to listen? To truly listen? Find out on on this epi…

Life, Death, Spirit Guides, and More

Oct. 26, 2022

Join me as I share an amazing Tarot experience, talk about spirit guides and reincarnation, then send my mom off on her next journey. This one might be a little woo woo, so buckle up!

Examining Your Shadow

Sept. 10, 2022

Finding the good in others starts with a thoughtful and honest look at yourself. In this episode, I talk about the shadow side of our nature and how we need to understand it and deal with it in order to be a light for others.

Love, Accept, Forgive and The Nature of Humankind

Aug. 24, 2022

My observations on the nature of humankind and how we need to find a way to love, accept, and forgive people. Finding the divine nature in people can be hard as we spend so much time looking on the outside. We must look with…

Christianity Deconstructed - Observations with TheoBro Extraordinaire

Aug. 7, 2022

A conversation between me and another exvangelical and former seminarian who runs a parody account on Twitter knows as TheoBro Extraordinaire. We talk about Christianity and the process of deconstruction. We explore quite a …

Chariots of the Gods

July 30, 2022

My observations about ancient civilizations, the gods, aliens, UFOs, and all those mysterious supernatural things that fascinated me as a child and still do.

Observations with Stephen Martin

June 15, 2022

This was a fascinating conversation covering everything from reincarnation to the meaning of life to trying to figure out why those UFOs show up in our lives. Stephen had great insight, research, and stories to share.

Cults, Fundamentalism, and Why People Get Trapped In Them

May 30, 2022

My observations on the similarities of cults and fundamentalism and why people get trapped in them. Drawing from Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, I walk through the five levels of his pyramid and talk about how these groups expl…

The Church is Broken

May 1, 2022

A follow up to my blog post about the church. I also talk about being a recovering fundamentalist and how that impacts my approach to religious discussion.

Observations of Kids

April 17, 2022

I spend some time talking with children about their views of the world. We cover everything from school shooter drills, the impact of COVID on their education, and bullies to sex and drugs. This is not one to be missed.

The TheoBros

April 16, 2022

My observations on a group of Christians known as TheoBros, their theology, and how their behavior impacts those around them.

Observations with a Rabbi

April 1, 2022

Rabbi Michael Harvey and I discuss Judaism, Christianity, antisemitism, anti-Judaism, and so much more!

Observations with Amy Nordhues

March 27, 2022

Amy Nordhues and I talk about her book, Preyed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse. We discuss differential  aspects of emotional, spiritual, and sexual abuse and her journey from victim to victor in her own life.

Guest: Amy Nordhues

Observations with Deborah Driggs

March 12, 2022

Deborah and I talk about her life as a model, Playboy centerfold and cover girl, and how she has learned through life’s challenges to succeed and be a resource for others.

The Hillsborough Disaster

March 7, 2022

My observations on the Hillsborough Disaster, from police incompetency and corruption to media recklessness, this story is heartbreaking. This episode is dedicated to the victims and their families, who fight so hard for jus…

Observations with Constance Marie

March 3, 2022

Constance Marie, best known for her long-time run on the ABC comedy, “George Lopez,” joins me to talk about her career, some of life’s challenges and how she has used them to help others. We also talk about her Latinx romant…

What Happens When We Die?

Feb. 28, 2022

My observations on what I think happens after you die. This involves sharing a very personal experience I had with past life regression.

The Olympic Abuse of Children

Feb. 19, 2022

My observations on this year’s Olympic figure skating debacle and how it is just part of a bigger problem.

Follow Your Fernweh

Feb. 16, 2022

Kindle Smyth, author of the new book, Follow Your Fernweh, joins me to talk about her book and how she took an extraordinary leap that changed her life.

Guest: Kindle Smyth

The Alpha Male

Feb. 11, 2022

My observations about insecure men, often calling themselves “Alpha Males” and how they pretty much ruin everything.

Be Like Ted (Lasso)

Feb. 5, 2022

My observations on this Christmas and Ted Lasso.

Lonely People

Feb. 5, 2022

My observations on the song Eleanor Rigby and the lonely people who are among us every day.

Observations with Romany Malco

Feb. 5, 2022

I spend some time with Romany Malco, discussing empathy through introspection.

Guest: Romany Malco