Season 1
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.
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.
The Alpha Male
Feb. 11, 2022
My observations about insecure men, often calling themselves “Alpha Males” and how they pretty much ruin everything.
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.
Living Life with Passion
Jan. 30, 2022
I give my observations on how to live life with passion and how immersing yourself in new things can give you amazing experiences.
Who or What is God?
Jan. 23, 2022
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.
Queer Eye Love and Evangelical Hate
Jan. 18, 2022
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 C…
Cats and What I Love About Them
Jan. 16, 2022
My observations on cats - an episode only cat lovers may be able to appreciate.
A Hidden Life
Jan. 10, 2022
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.
Be A Hero In Your Universe
Jan. 6, 2022
I reflect back on January 6th and talk about wisdom from a Buddhist monk.
Addicted to Anger
Jan. 2, 2022
My observations on anger (anger in our culture, anger in the media, anger on social media) and how it can be addictive.
The Time I Attended an AA Meeting
Dec. 30, 2021
My observations on AA, authenticity, and trusting others enough to bare your soul.
You’ll Never Walk Alone
Dec. 28, 2021
My observations about how when we look for things we have in common with others, life’s journey is so much better.
Christianity, the American Enterprise
Dec. 21, 2021
My observations on the church and how it has become a money making enterprise.
Leave Your Shoes
Dec. 13, 2021
My observations about God, church, and the spiritual life, inspired by the poem Leave Your Shoes, by Chelan Harkin.
Lessons of Childhood
Dec. 1, 2021
My thoughts and observations about memories, childhood, and nostalgia.
Should Christians have enemies?
Nov. 29, 2021
My observations about a billboard I saw this past weekend - “Real Christians love their enemies.”
Why do victims become bullies?
Nov. 21, 2021
My observations on the continuing cycle of oppressors and the oppressed.
George Clooney vs the Homeless Guy
Nov. 17, 2021
My observations on how we treat people who we admire vs those we look down upon.
Don’t Be A Hater
Nov. 14, 2021
My observations about people who spend more time talking about what they hate instead of what they love.
The Spiritual Superman aka Santa Clause aka God
Nov. 13, 2021
Is God really just a big Santa Clause in the sky? My observation of how God is often viewed.