The Sneaky Emu
seth cain
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The sneaky emu is an audio expedition to discover the divine and the beauty of life that is ever present. This is an ongoing discussion about waking up to the nature of God, what it means to be human, and how to better navigate this world we’re living in for the sake of finding the truths that have been in front of us the whole time.
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episode 129 - nothing wasted
the one where we talk about shifting our perspective on difficulties.
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Sep 4, 2023
episode 128 - pronoia
the one where we talk about going through the difficulties and how it's all tilted in your favor
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Aug 28, 2023
episode 127 - everything bagel
the one where we talk about meeting people where they're at and seeing beyond the surface
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Aug 21, 2023
episode 126 - front yard back yard
the one where we talk about dealing with the mess of the internal
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Aug 14, 2023
episode 125 - lessons from the canyon part 2
the one where we talk about the beauty of the shared struggle
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Aug 7, 2023
episode 124 - lessons from the canyon part 1
the one where we talk about recycling and mistakes and language.
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Jul 24, 2023
episode 123 - three words
the one where we talk about three little words that could have a big impact on how we live.
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Jul 17, 2023
episode 122 - the oppression of optimism
the one where we talk about how what we're pursuing may prevent us from finding the thing we're pursing
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Jul 10, 2023
episode 121 - kind of sad
the one about the goodness of challenges
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Jul 3, 2023
episode 120- zoom the bleep out
the one where we talk about maintaining a bigger perspective
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Jun 19, 2023
episode 119 - zoom the bleep in
the one where we talk about the importance and necessity of do the tough work of the interior.
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Jun 5, 2023
episode 118 - speak the bleep out
the one where we talk about using our voice for good.
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May 29, 2023
episode 117 - shut the bleep up
the one where we talk about the power of words and learning when not to use them.
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May 22, 2023
episode 116 - slow the bleep down
the one where we talk about the need for margin in our lives and how being busy isn't the best way to live.
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May 15, 2023
episode 115 - grow the bleep up
welcome to the bleep series - this one's about how our world is filled with childish people and how we need more people with wisdom and maturity.
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May 8, 2023
episode 114 - space law, why not?
The one where we talk about space law, the story of the bible, God, and sex
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May 1, 2023
episode 113 - I am the jasmine
the one where we talk about difficulty, suffering, and growth.
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Apr 24, 2023
episode 112 - the dog and the wasp
the one where we talk about making changes.
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Apr 3, 2023
episode 111 -figgy figs
the one where we talking fig trees, droughts, and how to grow our roots.
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Mar 27, 2023
episode 110 - sometimes you get a black eye
the one where we talk about how everything is an opportunity to learn
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Mar 20, 2023
episode 109 - the law of the woods the law of life
The one where we talk about some all-around better ways to live. Ways that are better for everyone both as individuals as well as our collective humanity.
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Mar 13, 2023
episode 108 - embrace the ripple.
The one where we talk about the beauty and difficulty of self growth and development.
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Mar 6, 2023
episode 107 - an apology, a podcast, and a quote
The one where we talk using our time and space wisely.
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Feb 27, 2023
episode 106 - we should all be catholic
the one where we talk about completeness and moving boldly into a new wholeness.
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Feb 20, 2023
episode 105 - the architect
The one where we talk about the temporary nature of life, free will, and the gift of agency.
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Feb 13, 2023
episode 104 - nailed it!
the one where we talk about living in the freedom to attempt new things and being willing to give yourself the credit you deserve.
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Dec 12, 2022
episode 103 - forgive thy self
the one where we talk about the path to spiritual transformation, growing through trials, and self-compassion
Also - I'm aware I called it episode 104, twice. Please accept my apologies.
Also you can buy my new book HERE!
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Dec 5, 2022
episode 102 - losing my religion
the one where we talk about how Jesus elevate humanity over religion
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Nov 28, 2022
episode 101 - how bout dem apples
the one where we talk about toxic loyalty
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Nov 21, 2022
episode 100 - ever expanding
The one where we talk about how so much of the bible is about growth, forward momentum, and expansion of the self and our thinking. Also, at the end there's a surprise - click here to find out.
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Oct 31, 2022
episode 99 - put your mask on first
The one where we talk about the importance of self care and the example that Jesus provides for us to so.
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Oct 24, 2022
episode 98 - your new favorite band
the one where we talk about a band I was listening to and how they're speaking to the wisdom of the scriptures and our collective human experience.
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Oct 17, 2022
episode 97 - you are exactly what we need
the one where we talk about how you don't need to be anything other than who you are
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Oct 10, 2022
episode 96 - stewards of the story
the one where we talk about the negro leagues, neil degrease tyson, jesus, and unified field theory.
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Oct 3, 2022
episode 95 - fish or snakes
the one where we talk about the big question that sits underneath everything.
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Sep 26, 2022
episode 94 - airports, starbucks, and revolutions
the one where we talk about freedom, liberation, and not getting trapped in culture or the self.
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Sep 19, 2022
episode 93 - dealing with murphy
the one where we talk about when all the things go wrong, how we should respond, and not allowing the external to determine our internal.
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Sep 12, 2022
episode 92 - like after a summers rain
the one where we talk about going through desert times and the need to refresh the soul.
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Sep 5, 2022
episode 91 - picking watermelons
the one where we talk about the timing of life and learning to stop pressuring ourselves.
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Aug 15, 2022
episode 90 - like swatting flies
the one where we talk about dealing with annoying or difficult people and the freedom that comes from wisdom
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Aug 8, 2022
episode 89 - the longest shot
the one where we talk about accepting what is for the sake of moving forward.
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Aug 1, 2022
episode 88 - thank you mr webb part 3
the one where we talk about our collective existence and inter-being
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Jul 25, 2022
episode 87 - thank you mr. webb part 2
the one where we talk about rethinking previously held beliefs and looking at old things in news ways.
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Jul 18, 2022
episode 86 - thank you mr. webb part 1
the one where we talk about the immense nature of the universe and our problems and try to gain some perspective
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Jul 11, 2022
episode 85 - robbers of honey - robbers of life
the one where we talk about preserving and protecting the joy and life of your life
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Jul 4, 2022
episode 84 - the beauty of ecdysis
the one where we talk about shedding skin, shaking dust of feet, and moving forward
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Jun 27, 2022
episode 83 - The wisdom of buckaroo
The one where we talk about plants and the diversity of heaven
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Jun 20, 2022
episode 82 - I can smell your breakfast
the one where we talk the aroma of our lives
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Jun 13, 2022
episode 81 - the white squirrel process
the one where we talk about white squirrels and not being ashamed of who we are.
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Jun 6, 2022
episode 80 - hurts so good
the one where we talk about growth and the pain that comes with it.
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May 30, 2022
episode 79 - God in them
the one where we talk about the divine presence that resides within each and every human being, even the ones we may not like
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May 23, 2022
episode 78 - go ahead now
The one where we talk about a different way to go through life.
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May 16, 2022
episode 77 - a whole new ball game
the one where we talk about learning to play the game of life with more joy and freedom.
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May 9, 2022
episode 76 - sunshine and mud
the one where we talk about the how it's the difficulties of life that help us grow.
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May 2, 2022
episode 75 - the outflow and the inflow
the one where we talk about how you get out of life what you put into it.
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Apr 18, 2022
episode 74 - peace love and line cutting
the one where we talk about things that frustrate us and our limited amount of energy
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Apr 11, 2022
episode 73 - you little loophole jumpers
The one where we talk about finding the loopholes in scripture and missing out on a better way to live.
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Apr 4, 2022
episode 72 - mountains, valley's, and interbeing
the one where we talk about the importance of understanding the interconnection of all things.
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Mar 28, 2022
episode 71 - the girl with the phone
the one where we talk about a cell phone, Elijah the prophet, and how we misunderstand God.
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Mar 21, 2022
episode 70 - put her down
the one where we talk about all the stuff that we carry that we don't need to.
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Mar 14, 2022
episode 69 - thoughts from a funeral - part 2/2 - the jesus cult
the one where we talk about how we've become so jesus centric that we may have missed the larger point.
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Mar 7, 2022
episode 68 - thoughts from a funeral - part 1/2 - and then we eat.
the one where we talk about the last slideshow everyone gets and what really matters in this life.
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Feb 28, 2022
episode 67 - stones and snakes
The one where we talk about the importance of our thoughts and the importance of our thoughts about God.
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Feb 21, 2022
episode 66 - God's heart, your heart; a not so new understanding
the one where we talk about a new old way to think of God and the self.
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Feb 14, 2022
episode 65 - The preface for progress
the one where we talk about the swiss family robinson, the trajectory of the universe, and our new humanity.
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Feb 7, 2022
episode 64 - 2 things you must have
The one where we talk about some incredible advice for the new year.
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Dec 20, 2021
episode 63 - merry christmas welcome to earth
the one where we talk about a christmas practice of the early christians and will smith and the bottom of the ocean.
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Dec 13, 2021
episode 62 - don't loose the magic
the one where we talk about Christmas and wonder and the kingdom.
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Dec 6, 2021
episode 61 - where's the frolic
the one where we talk about a different way to think about times of difficulty.
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Nov 29, 2021
episode 60 - the things between the thing
the one where we talk about how to have a new perspective on interruptions.
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Nov 22, 2021
episode 59 - Everything's your teacher
the one where we talk about 3 kids, the God that's everywhere, and opportunities for growth.
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Nov 8, 2021
episode 58 - thank you, thank you, thank you.
the one where we talk about the science of gratitude and how the bible has been clueing us into this for a long time.
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Nov 1, 2021
episode 57 - race god
The one where we talk about a different way to think of God and a different way to think about running the race of life.
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Oct 25, 2021
episode 56 - fitbit and the law
the one where we talk about moving beyond the law, different ways to view life, operating out of freedom.
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Oct 18, 2021
episode 55 - how to get rid of your enemies
the one where we talk about school drop off lines, little league baseball, Abraham Lincoln, and something Jesus said.
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Oct 11, 2021
episode 54 - misplaced and discovered
the one where we talk about a new way to think of the lost and found.
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Oct 4, 2021
episode 53 - the day after you kill a bunch of people in the name of God
The one where we talk about rethinking how we think of the God of the old testament.
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Sep 20, 2021
episode 52 - the domestication of God
The one where we talk about dogs, wolves, and our understanding of God.
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Sep 13, 2021
episode 51 - feeling bad for the bad guys
the one where we talk about rethinking the difficult people in our life.
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Sep 6, 2021
episode 50 - you were created for more, stop living in the less
the one where we talk about life to the fullest and other good stuff
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Aug 30, 2021
episode 49 - a basket of peace for you
the one where we talk about a funeral, the mark of the beast, and the tangible nature of peace.
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Aug 23, 2021
episode 48 - perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
the one where we talk about a not so new perspective on how to handle the good and bad of life.
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Aug 16, 2021
episode 47 - i'm feeling very olympic... again.
The one where we talk about snoop dog, the closing ceremony, and the 2 high jumpers.
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Aug 9, 2021
episode 46 - unicorns, dragons, and the good king james
the title says it all.
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Aug 2, 2021
episode 45 - i'm feeling very olympic today
the one where we talk about the olympics and the kingdom of God
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Jul 26, 2021
episode 44 - You're not that big a deal
the one where we talk about the death of Moses, God's response, and what it means for our short little lives.
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Jul 19, 2021
episode 43 - let it go
the one where we talk about the importance and value of learning to let things go.
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Jul 12, 2021
episode 42 - invited to color
the one where we talk about how you've been invited to participate in the beauty of creating.
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Jul 5, 2021
episode 41 - a beautiful lesson from a terrible creature.
The one where we talk about the God who is love and how we were created to love and be loved.
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Jun 28, 2021
episode 40 - Why so serious - a talk about laughter.
The one where we talk about the importance of laughter and how Jesus told jokes.
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Jun 21, 2021
episode 39 - They're watching you.
The one where we talk about how people notice the small things you do whether you realize it or not.
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Jun 14, 2021
episode 38 - rub some dirt on it
the where we talk about some of the crazy connections between our physical body and the physicality of the earth.
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Jun 7, 2021
episode 37 - the chair, the cup, the bike - part 3
the one where we talk about dealing with grief, death, and how to find hope in the middle of it.
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May 31, 2021
episode 36 - the chair, the cup, the bike - part 2
the one where we talk about prayer, unanswered prayer, and being open to what's in front of you.
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May 24, 2021
episode 35 - the chair, the cup, the bike - part 1
the one where we talk about anger, how Jesus got angry, and what to do with all that energy.
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May 17, 2021
episode 34 - the beauty of the butterfly the beauty of you
the one where we talk about transformation
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May 3, 2021
episode 33 - literally all things
The one where we talk about messed up paintings and God NOT destroying things.
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Apr 26, 2021
episode 32 - Jesus, Costco, and the beauty of the beyond
The one where we talk about the truth that is all around us, even beyond the pages of the Bible.
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Apr 19, 2021
episode 31- but what if I sink? she asks.
The one where we talk about challenges, limitations, and trusting that when we take a leap of faith someone will be there to catch us.
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Apr 12, 2021
episode 30 - a not so guilty pleasure
The one where we talk about why there is a term like guilty pleasure, platonic philosophy, and how to rename the things we enjoy.
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Apr 5, 2021
episode 29 - a message for my daughter and possibly for you
The one where we talk about not seeing the good in ourselves and understanding that we can not not be loved.
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Mar 22, 2021
episode 28 - a bumper sticker I saw the other day
The one where we talk about life, guns, God, and the narrow path.
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Mar 15, 2021
episode 27 - sharks, pencils, and Ben Affleck
The one where we talk about connection, empathy, and being compassionate with the self.
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Mar 8, 2021
episode 26 - Bandwagon fans, the comfort of hell, and the apocalypse. - part 2
The one where we go into more detail about everything that's listed in the title.
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Mar 1, 2021
episode 25 - Bandwagon fans, the comfort of hell, and the apocalypse - part 1
The one where we talk about everything in the title.
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Feb 22, 2021
episode 24 - seriously, it's not about the running - part 3
The one where we use running to talk about not running things - In part 3 we will cover loving yourself before you can love others, your hidden expertise, the enduring human spirit, and doing the thing you want to do.
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Feb 15, 2021
episode 23 - seriously, it's not about the running - part 2
The one where we use running to talk about not running things - In part 2 we will cover non judgement, not playing the comparison game, and how everyone has their own version of hard.
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Feb 8, 2021
episode 22 - seriously, It's not about the running - part 1
The one where we use running to talk about not running things - In part 1 we will talk about the power of a name, the art of pacing yourself, and the importance of support just to name a few.
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Feb 1, 2021
episode 21 - 3 Biblical ways to always be right about what you believe.
The one where we talk about how to always be right about what you believe so that you never have to stretch your spiritual perspective.
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Jan 25, 2021
episode 20 - music, chaos, and your heart.
The one where we talk about how God shows up in unexpected ways in the middle of our difficulties.
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Jan 18, 2021
episode 19 - Don't skip the montage
The one where we talk about the bad news bears, movie montages, and becoming you.
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Jan 11, 2021
episode 18 - That Indian guy who built a forrest.
The one where we talk about a new year, a new you, and the Indian guy who built a forrest.
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Dec 28, 2020
episode 17 - The guy on the bike with the bell and the smile
The one where we talking about a guy I don't know, starting a new year, and bringing good into the world.
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Dec 21, 2020
episode 16 - 3 stories and question
The one where we talk about Jonah, a vineyard owner, and a savior who's like a prophet.
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Dec 14, 2020
episode 15 - A saint in the woods
The one where we talk about Christmas, Saint Seraphim of Sarov and elevating the humanity of others.
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Dec 7, 2020
episode 14 - A few things to read and watch
The one where we talk about a few books and docs that might be worth your time to read and watch.
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Nov 30, 2020
episode 13 - Stop not enjoying the park and enjoy the park
The one where we talk about how God has given us all things to enjoy.
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Nov 23, 2020
episode 12 - The fig tree, the create button, and daring greatly.
The one where we use a couple of great quotes to talk about making decisions, being bold enough to create, and the beauty of getting to offer new things to the world.
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Nov 16, 2020
episode 11 - Facetimeing wisdom. (gratitude in the everyday)
The one where we talk about the wisdom of the ages, nostalgic presence, Paul's advice from 2000 years ago, God's will, and being grateful.
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Nov 9, 2020
episode 10 - The speed of love and turtles
The one where we talk about the speed of love and turtles and how we can live more intentionally.
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Nov 2, 2020
episode 9 - Kmart, Mcgregor, and realizing that what you do matters.
The one where we talk about indoor soccer, terrible mis-steps, and how what you do matters.
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Oct 26, 2020
episode 8 - Taking stock of the stork (a message about kindness)
This is the one where we talk about interesting stork facts and learn what the stork can teach us about how to live in this crazy world.
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Oct 19, 2020
episode 7 - One of those days (finding comfort in the difficulty)
This is the one about a series of unfortunate events and the presence of God in our mourning.
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Oct 12, 2020
episode 6 - 2 lost passports and a place to call home
This is the one about 2 stories of lost passports, why we're afraid of death, and how we are participants in creation.
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Oct 5, 2020
episode 5 - Delighting in the imperfect you.
The one where we talk about Buzz Lightyear, Japanese philosophy, and the ministry of reconciliation.
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Sep 28, 2020
episode 4 - Strong enough to exult in monotony
This is the one about dealing with routine of the everyday, purple polka dotted hippos, and reclaiming the beauty of that which is before us.
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Aug 12, 2020
episode 3 - Here lies one sorry son of a...... (a chat about meaning)
The one where we talk about the guy who left home at 14 , asked me to do his funeral, and taught me about finding meaning and significance.
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Aug 12, 2020
episode 2 - The againstness among us and looking for friends
The one about facebook, the toxic internet, finding your tribe, making a friend, and looking for teammates.
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Aug 12, 2020
Episode 1 - Where is this whole thing going?
An introduction to the sneaky emu. The one where we talk about Charles Bukowski, Critiques, 3 mics, a giant pre-historic bird, the peaceful occupation of Israel and where this whole thing is headed.
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