Episodes

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 justice. Justice for the 97.

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 romantic comedy series, “With Love.”

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

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

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.

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

My observations on this Christmas and Ted Lasso.

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

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

I give my observations on how to live life with passion and how immersing yourself in new things can give you amazing experiences.

Borrowing unashamedly from Marcus Borg, I give my observations on God. Who or what God is and what it means for us in our lives.

My observations on the beauty of the Queer Eye folks and how modern day evangelicalism is rooted in white supremacy and oppression. Trigger warning: you probably won’t like this one if you are a conservative or evangelical Christian.

My observations on cats - an episode only cat lovers may be able to appreciate.

My observations on the movie A Hidden Life, directed by Terrance Malick, and the incredible sacrifice of Franz Jagerstatter, someone I might have never learned about. A powerful, beautiful, and tragic story that must be told.

I reflect back on January 6th and talk about wisdom from a Buddhist monk.

My observations on anger (anger in our culture, anger in the media, anger on social media) and how it can be addictive.

My observations on AA, authenticity, and trusting others enough to bare your soul.

My observations about how when we look for things we have in common with others, life’s journey is so much better.