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Episodes

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  Why is the Protest, Catholic, and Orthodox Bibles Different? 30.10.2026 14m

  How did the different Biblical canons develop? They developed gradually through ancient Jewish and Christian usage, the Septuagint translation, early church tradition, and the Protestant Reformation. But why are they different? This question is more about the similarities and differences between Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox Bibles. We'll talk about these differences in hopes of shedding some light on them in case you were confused. There's so much more I didn't cover here...
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  What Psychologists Say About Resilient People 29.10.2026 8m

  Psychologists describe resilience as the capacity to respond to adversity. Resilient people can experience strong emotions yet still adjust well. Most people think of resilience; they think or assume it means staying calm, positive, or unbothered in the face of stress. But resilience isn’t about being immune to negative emotions. It’s more about how you respond when those emotions show up. The counterintuitive truth is that the path to being resilient means becoming more willing ...
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  Postpartum Depression 16.10.2026 13m

  This depression can happen after having a baby. This depression affects 1 in 7 women. Postpartum depression doesn't just affect the mother. Postpartum depression, or PPD, doesn't mean you are a bad mom. Having a baby brings on so many changes and challenges to your life. Having symptoms can be difficult to handle, but recognizing these symptoms can assist you in reaching out for help. If depression is untreated, it can be very dangerous for you and the child. I share some of the symptom...
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  Researchers found 8 common food additives linked to High Blood pressure and Heart Disease 16.10.2026 12m

  One major study of 112,000 people tracked diets in remarkable detail, including specific food additives they consumed. These commonly used perservatives and additives were linked to high blood pressure and had a strong association with large amounts of perservatives, suggesting a higher risk of high blood pressure or cardiovascular disease. Higher perservative intake link to greater health risk. Your doctors and other health care professionals play key roles in explaining these recommen...
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  Boys to Men - Discipline 02.10.2026 10m

  This sounds like a simple concept, right? There must be discipline. The root of all good qualities, the driver of daily execution, and the core principle that overcomes stereotypical types and many excuses is discipline. The transition from a boy to a man requires replacing impulsive behaviors and short-term comforts with self-control and accountability for the long-term purpose and growth. * Discipline cultivates strength * Discipline makes you productive Young King, you are a wa...
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  Why so many Men struggle with their Emotions 20.09.2026 9m

  It is a universal belief that men process emotions differently than women. While women tend to recognize and understand how they are feeling rather quickly and lean heavily on what they feel as their truth, it can take men hours or or even days to realize how they are truly feeling related to the same issue and how it may be affecting them. Men do experience emotions, but typically they don't show them. Men keep emotions and feeling bottled up inside. There's a struggle with their expre...
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  Nicolaides Baraister Syndrome NCBRS 07.09.2026 7m

  Marco is a case study that we utilized today to speak about and share in this very rare disease. Nicolaides Baraister Syndrome, or NCBRS, is characterized by a severe developmental delay, intellectual disability, and speech. Upon a diagnosis of WS—Williams Syndrome, Marco was referred to a neurologist for further examination. It was determined that he presented well for the disease. There is no cure for this disease, but treatment can help with the management of the symptoms. In t...
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  The Black Hebrew Israelites or Jews Who are Gods chosen people? 29.08.2026 20m

  This is and has been a debate of who God's chosen people are. I don't profess to be the expert, but I looked into the subject and wanted to share it with you. I have my personal opinions about it, yet I will refrain from sharing them here. I hope you listen with an open ear and judge for yourself based on the information provided. There are three points of interest. 1. A Jew is a member of the Jewish people, an ethnoreligious group with shared ancient history, culture, and religion. (Ju...
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  The rise of the Lilly White Movement in Texas Republican Politics 29.08.2026 10m

  The lily-white movement began within the Republican Party after the Civil War. A fight developed not only in Texas but also across the South between white and Black factions for control of the "newly" formed party. An organized lily-white movement had begun in Texas during the mid-1800s. Specifically 1870. In 1884 the lily-whites started a concerted drive for mastery, party takeover, and control. Southern GOP leaders, black and white, relied upon the dispensation of federal jobs to maintain t...
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  Tongues of our Soul: How the Language We Speak Shapes Who We Are 15.08.2026 18m

  Language is far more than a collection of words, grammar, and sounds. As the old saying goes, “A man’s language is the mirror of his mind.” Language is a body of words and the systems for their use common to a people who are of the same community or nation, geographical area, or cultural tradition. Preserving a language is preserving a treasure chest of memories and traditions. In today’s interconnected world, many people speak multiple languages. This ability offers far more than practical a...
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  Hot Car Death and Trauma 17.07.2026 12m

  *Yes, this may be difficult for some to listen to or hear.* Hot car deaths are a thing. In fact the numbers are dangerously higher than anticipated. 1000 children have died in car deaths since 1990. 37 children under the age of 15 die each year from heatstroke, or vehicle hyperthermia. Also, have you ever heard of "forgotten "Baby Syndrome?" This refers to when a parent accidentally leaves a baby or child in a locked car and walks away without thinking about their child or children in t...
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  What is Coping in Psychology? 10.07.2026 8m

  Anxiety can trigger depression and other behavioral, physical, and mental health issues. It is especially hard if you are dealing with other personal, work, relationship, or family-related issues. Please be aware that it is okay to ask for help.
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  Mental Health and its Effects of Divorce 10.07.2026 11m

  Anxiety can trigger depression and other behavioral, physical, and mental health issues. It is especially hard if you are dealing with other personal, work, relationship, or family-related issues. Please be aware that it is okay to ask for help.
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  Viola Ford Fletcher - "Don't let them Bury my Story!" 03.07.2026 10m

  The name Viola may not ring a bell in circles you reside in; however, the name Viola Ford-Fletcher is a common name, one not to be forgotten. Ms. Fletcher, affectionately known as "Mother Fletcher," was one of the last survivors of the 1921 horrific tragedies committed by an all-white mob in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Known as the "Black Wall Street" massacre, a lie was published in the newspaper of a colored man accused of assaulting a woman of non-color. How many stories have we heard of this ...
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  Black Theology in Americas 1492 -Present 26.06.2026 19m

  Oh, it may not be sexy to talk about history or religious history, but I think you'll enjoy the information here. There is the era of constructive theology, where Black thinkers, pastors, and activists reimagine what Christianity can be even as they engage Islam, Judaism, Afro-Caribbean religions, and Buddhism. Their work suggests and insists that theology cannot stop at the boundaries of the church but must address the entire ecology of race, faith, and belonging. Mentioning each...
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  The Dialogue between Psychology and Theology 05.06.2026 15m

  Many theologians consider scripture as their primary reference, while philosophy, history, archaeology, and other sources are secondary. Psychology utilizes reason, observation of nature, and experiment. Also, they rely on philosophical sources. There are two models of conversation regarding psychology and theology. Models of integration: Explicit integration and implicit integration. Both explicit and implicit integration offer valuable pathways for addressing the intersection of...
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  Coping with Shame and Guilt 23.05.2026 13m

  Have you or someone you've known asked the question, "Why?" or "Why me?" These massive topics are too big and complex for us to be under any illusions. Psychology classifies guilt as an emotion; moral emotions are classified as such because they presumably play a key role in fostering moral behavior. Guilt is something we feel—shame attacks our identity. Theologians aren't necessarily in disagreement. the feeling of guilt is important biblically and theologically. But this i...
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  Latasha Harlins Who was Latasha? 21.05.2026 10m

  Latahsa Harlins was a 15-year-old slain in the city of Los Angeles, California. At the time, the most viewed and talked-about incident was that of the killing of Rodney King. Latasha was killed a few weeks later. The teen was in a store attempting to purchase a drink for $1.79. The store owner thought she was stealing the beverage as she mistakenly placed the beverage in her backpack while holding the money in her hand. Latasha wasn't heading for the door, which is an indicator of thef...
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  People Who Like Being Alone Have These 12 Special Personality Traits 16.05.2026 9m

  Being alone can be a source of strength, creativity, and personal growth for those who embrace it. It's not for everyone, but the personality traits are beneficial to all. In discovering the unique qualities of enjoyment of being alone, keep an open mind to how you too can find pleasure in being alone. Being alone is not isolation! I explored some of the traits; they are as follows: Independent, confident, self-reliant, reflective, creative, innovative, empathetic, resourceful, self-sufficien...
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  Patterns Leading up to Affairs in Committed Relationships Identified by New Study 08.05.2026 13m

  A gradual relationship decline prior to one person having an affair—and a once-or-twice affair happens—a new study has identified a pattern. Very rarely does a healthy relationship occur afterward. The study hoped to offer insight into whether relationship problems actually precede affairs or whether they mostly happen afterward. Are cheaters destined to keep repeating the same pattern forever? Once a cheater, always a cheater? People that cheated on their partner reported lower s...