Best Rethinking Hell Podcasts (2025)

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Evangelicalism vs. Universalism: Part 1—Rethinking Hell and the heart of the Gospel, with David Artman 31:18

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What if everything we were taught about hell was wrong—or at least incomplete? What if judgment wasn’t about eternal torment, but transformation? And what if grace is bigger, wider, and wilder than any of our doctrines can hold? In this first part of a two-episode conversation, Jeromy sits down with David Artman, author of Grace Saves All and host …

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964. Andy & DJ CTI: Trump Ends 43-Day Gov. Shutdown, DOJ Hunts Suspect In Alina Habba Attack & FBI Arrests MLB Star Emmanuel Clase 1:29:08

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss President Trump signing the funding bill to officially end the historic 43-day government shutdown, the DOJ's search for a suspect after the attack on U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's office, and the dramatic moment FBI agents swarmed JFK Airport to arrest MLB star Emmanuel Clase amid a growing baseball gambling sca…

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Gen Z’s Quiet Rebellion Against Booze 9:57

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Gen Z and millennials are rewriting the rules — and alcohol is no longer the main character. In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores why younger generations are drinking less than ever, and what that says about culture, mental health, and connection today. You’ll learn: The surprising social, psychological, and economic reasons behind the “less …

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(Bonus) Shirts and Skins: When Grace Refuses to Take Sides 9:52

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We love our sides. Teams, tribes, doctrines, denominations—lines in the sand that give us a sense of belonging, but also someone to fight against. From childhood football games of shirts versus skins to the way churches police communion tables, we learn to divide the world into “us” and “them.” But here’s the scandal of grace: God doesn’t play for …

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How the UN General Assembly Can Get Its Peace and Security Groove Back 25:48

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My interview guest today, Axel Marschik, is a veteran Austrian diplomat who has thought extensively about how the General Assembly can play a more robust role in peace and security when the Security Council fails to do so. In a paper that was widely discussed around the UN, Ambassador Marschik proposed that the General Assembly craft pre-authorized…

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1946 and the Bible’s Big Gay Mistranslation (and How to Handle the Haters) 43:01

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This one is equal parts history lesson and how-to. We talk about how to respond to homophobic people and have a big announcement about where you can view the movie. The director, Rocky, breaks down the 1946 “homosexual” mistranslation, the grind of getting the film to actual humans, and the spiritual discipline of not feeding the trolls—while still…

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963. Andy & DJ CTI: End Of Government Shutdown In Sight, Violent TPUSA Brawl At UC Berkeley & Portland Mom Chases ICE In Mustang 1:49:08

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the likely end of the government shutdown as House lawmakers prepare to clear the final hurdles, the bloody brawl that erupted when agitators protested a TPUSA event at UC Berkeley, and the viral video of a Portland woman chasing ICE agents in her Mustang before panicking and screaming "I'm a mom!" when they th…

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5 Step-Parenting Mistakes That Hold Us Back with Cameron Normand 54:31

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Is step-parenting feeling harder than you expected? You’re not alone — and you’re not doing it wrong. In this heartfelt and practical episode, Wendy talks with Cameron Normand, founder of Step Family Solutions and host of The Stepmom Diaries, about the five most common mistakes stepparents make — and what to do instead. Drawing from her own experie…

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Mazes of the mind: The philosophy of neuroscience | Iain McGilchrist, Colin Blakemore, Bryan Appleyard 47:58

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Over the past decades, neuroscience has blossomed, positioning itself as a kind of master discipline over everything else. For who understands the brain surely understands all of human activity and creation? Or not? Neuroscience's reach has extended past its scientific remit and into the world of philosophy and its major questions. What is a human?…

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When Your Body Notices Before You Do 10:41

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What really happens when your drinking habits shift — whether you’re cutting back, drinking more, or trying to find a middle ground? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down what actually changes inside your body and brain when your drinking pattern does. You’ll learn: Why your sleep, emotions, and focus feel different when you drink more or l…

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Religious Deconstruction: Losing your religion to find your soul, with Michael Camp 38:06

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Sometimes losing your religion is how you finally find your soul. In this episode of Slutty Grace, Jeromy Johnson sits down with Michael Camp—former missionary, Bible teacher, and author of Faith Funk: How to Break Free from Toxic Religion and Reboot a Healthy Spirituality. Michael’s story is a roadmap for anyone leaving fear-based faith behind. To…

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962. Q&AF: Creating A Bigger Sense Of Urgency, Discipling Employees & Managing Your Team From A Distance 1:16:57

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On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to create more urgency through zero option mentality, the best way to discipline your employees when they break the rules and what's the best way to manage your team from a distance.

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How Tanzania's Fraudulent Elections Sparked an Unusual Protest Movement 35:37

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On October 29, Tanzania held national presidential elections — and lo and behold, incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan "won" with a staggering 98% of the vote. Everyone knew what was going on. The election was a sham from the start: her main rival is sitting in prison awaiting a treason trial, and the election commission that certified her lands…

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Tower of Babel vs. Linguistics: What Really Happened to Our Languages? 49:12

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If you still think the Tower of Babel explains why Spanish exists, this episode might hurt your feelings. Jeremy and linguist Gabby break down how languages actually evolved, why “proper” English is just colonization in disguise, and how Babel’s real message might be about human pride, not divine punishment. Spoiler: God wasn’t mad at skyscrapers. …

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961. Andy & DJ CTI: Conservatives Back New Funding Deal To End Shutdown, Zohran Mamdani Off To Bad Start & UPS Plane Crash 1:36:33

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss House Conservatives backing a new funding deal to end the government shutdown, Zohran Mamdani being off to a bad start after a very angry victory speech according to Trump, and the UPS plane that crashed and exploded.

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The Hidden Ways Alcohol Weakens Your Immune System 10:54

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Ever notice you get sick more often after a night out? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down how alcohol quietly weakens your immune system — even if you’re not drinking heavily. From disrupting gut health to draining your antioxidants, alcohol impacts far more than your hangovers. You’ll learn: 🧬 How alcohol affects your immune cells and i…

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When Treaties Work: The Biological Weapons Convention 29:09

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2025 marks 50 years of the Biological Weapons Convention. Back in 1975, the treaty entered into force, and by banning biological weapons worldwide, it became the first global treaty to prohibit a particular weapon of war. The Biological Weapons Convention is widely adopted — 189 States Parties have pledged to never develop, produce, stockpile, or u…

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In search of nothing | David Deutsch, Amanda Gefter, Lee Smolin 1:00:17

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What is nothing? Can it be defined, either philosophically or scientifically? Or will the exploration of nothing bring, ultimately, to nothing? The philosophical exploration of nothingness is an ancient one, from the mysterious number zero through theological understandings of the absence of God right to modern physics and ideas of the void. Join l…

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The Theology of Algorithms (and Why Church is Boring) 50:13

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If you think church has to happen in a building, brace yourself. There's no need to stream a guy in a guitar and a video of people sitting in pews... because that isn't community. In this podcast the tables are flipped and Jeremy is interviewed on the theology of algorithms, how to deal with social media comments and answers the question, "what is …

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(Bonus) Being Held by Grace: It’s all going to work out for good, with Bob Hildreth 51:40

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From war zones to church pews, Bob found one truth: grace never stops reaching. In this episode of Slutty Grace, Jeromy Johnson sits down with Bob Hildreth—a pastor, storyteller, and spiritual wanderer who’s walked with both the holy and the hurting. Bob shares his story of religious trauma, healing, and the surprising discovery that grace is far b…

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C-Section Births and the Trauma No One Talks About with Rachel Somerstein 59:45

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When one in three births in the U.S. is a C-section, why aren’t we talking more openly about what those experiences feel like? In this heartfelt conversation, journalist and author Rachel Somerstein joins Wendy to discuss the hidden trauma many parents carry after surgical birth — and how awareness, preparation, and compassion can change everything…

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The Myth of “Safe” Drinking — What Science Says Now 10:32

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Is a little really harmless? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the newest research challenging the idea of “safe” or “moderate” drinking — and what mild alcohol use actually does to your brain and body over time. You’ll learn: 🍷 What the latest studies say about “no safe level” of alcohol 🧠 How even small amounts impact sleep, mood, hor…

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960. Andy & DJ CTI: Nicki Minaj Praises Trump, Kash Patel Hits Back At Attacks For Taking FBI Jet & NYC Mayor Race 1:17:21

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss Nicki Minaj praising Trump as he intervenes in the mass slaughter of Christians in Nigeria by radical Islamists, Kash Patel hitting back at the attacks for taking the FBI jet to see his girlfriend, and the New York City mayoral race including Zohran Mamdani.

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Hell is Choosing the Porch Over the Party: Loving God yet hating His generosity. 27:51

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What if hell isn’t God’s punishment—but our protest? In this episode of Slutty Grace, Jeromy Johnson asks whether hell might simply be the porch outside the party—the place where the “good” and the religious stand, too offended by mercy to step into grace. Through the story of the prodigal son’s older brother, and other moments when Jesus flipped r…

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959. Q&AF: Getting People On The Same Level As You, Staying Productive On The Weekends & Competing Against Lower Prices 46:12

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On today's episode, Andy answers your questions on how to get people on the same level as you when you're their boss, what's the best way to stay productive on the weekends, and handling compeition who charges less in business.

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A Genocidal Massacre is Underway in Sudan 24:47

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About a year and a half ago, I published an episode of Global Dispatches titled "A Genocidal Massacre Is Looming in Darfur." At the time, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces had conquered nearly all of Darfur, in western Sudan, except for its largest city, El Fasher. The RSF was laying siege to the city in preparation for an assault, and everythi…

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No Historical Evidence that Jesus Existed? 40:00

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No, we don’t have Jesus’ mugshot from a Roman archive. Also no, that’s not how ancient history works. We track the real markers: Paul’s letters, Gospel tradition layers, two grumpy non-Christians (Josephus and Tacitus) who mention him, and archaeology that matches the story’s stage. Then we run the historian playbook—embarrassment, dissimilarity, c…

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958. Andy, Becky Weiss & DJ CTI: Trump Meets With Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping, Omar Fateh Pledging Loyalty To Somalia & Interstellar Visitor Reappears 1:33:27

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Becky Weiss. They discuss Trump celebrating a great meeting with Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping, Americans being shocked at Minneapolis mayoral candidate Omar Fateh pledging loyalty to the country of Somalia, and the Interstellar visitor reappearing from the sun's shadow with baffling glow unli…

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Halloween SPECIAL | The philosophy of the apocalypse 44:25

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Why are we fascinated by apocalyptic stories? Join the team at the IAI for a reading of four Halloween-themed articles, written by historian and philosopher Natalie Lawrence, professor of political philosophy Matthew Festenstein, and professor of comparative literature Florian Mussgnug. From the allure of the end times to the symbolic value of mons…

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The Tiny Habits That Quietly Add Up 11:22

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Ever feel like your drinking habits are “fine” — because they’re small? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook unpacks the psychology and science of micro-habits around alcohol — the ones that seem harmless but quietly shape your energy, focus, and mood over time. You’ll learn: 🍷 Why those nightly or “occasional” drinks influence your brain and sleep mo…

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Live From Cameroon: What's Driving The Political Unrest 25:49

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Cameroonians went to the polls earlier this month in national elections, and on October 27th, a constitutional commission packed with loyalists confirmed that 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya had won an eighth consecutive term in office. If he serves out his term, Biya will be 99 years old. After 43 years in office, Cameroonians are used to the elec…

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Deconstructing Satan, Demon Possession and Halloween 42:07

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From youth-group exorcisms to YouTube deliverance rabbit holes, we trace how demon talk replaces science—and why that harms real people. We do a text-level audit (Job’s ha-satan, Isaiah’s “morning star,” and the God-of-the-gaps habit), contrast Catholic exorcism rules with charismatic chaos, and ask whether “the devil made me do it” just dodges res…

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957. Andy & DJ CTI: White House Wing Expansion, Charlie Kirk Suspect's Trans Lover Goes Missing & Bill Gates Climate Change 1:38:14

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss the White House's East Wing expansion and current website timeline, Charlie Kirks suspect's trans lover Lance Twiggs going missing 6 weeks after political assassination, and Bill Gates saying climate change is no threat to humanity after all.

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That “One More” You Keep Justifying 7:51

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Ever wonder what that “one more drink” really costs? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down the science and psychology behind the most common phrase in drinking culture — “just one more.” You’ll learn: 🍷 How even one extra drink affects your sleep, hormones, and focus the next day 🧠 Why your brain keeps rewarding that decision (and how to re…

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The importance of giving up | Adam Phillips 27:14

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Einstein was called “slow” at school, J. K. Rowling collected a dozen rejections, and Walt Disney was once fired for “lacking imagination.” We love stories of perseverance—but what’s the cost of never letting go? In this conversation, psychoanalyst Adam Phillips argues that our obsession with endurance can have hidden, corrosive effects. He invites…

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Becoming the Mom I Needed: Parenting beyond fear and religion, with Nadyia Horning 51:59

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How do you raise children with love when you were raised with fear? In this episode of Slutty Grace, Jeromy Johnson talks with Nadyia Horning—a mother, advocate, and survivor of fundamentalist religion—about what it means to break the generational chains of fear and raise children with love instead of control. Nadyia shares her story of growing up …

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956. Q&AF: Self-Accountability, Leading By Example & Scaling Without Lowering Standards 40:11

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On today's episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to stop lying to yourself so you can make positive change in your life, how to lead others by your actions, and how to scale your business without lowering your standards.

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North Korea is Getting Even More Repressive 26:06

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North Korea has been extremely repressive for a very long time. But over the last several years, the crackdowns have gotten worse. New reporting from The Economist shows how the regime is clamping down on South Korean cultural influences, strengthening its border to prevent escape, and sharply curtailing what were already limited free markets. My g…

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Does Jesus say people are going to Hell and Do I Have to Believe in the Bible to Believe in God? 28:52

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What if the real scandal isn’t doubting hell—it’s discovering Jesus didn’t preach it? We push back on evangelical proof texts, tour the Bible’s vocabulary (Sheol = all the dead, Gehenna = a real valley, Hades = Greek myth), and read John 14:6 without pretending Jesus defined “through me” as “agree to our statement of faith.” Then we talk adult fait…

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955. Andy, Eli Wehbe & DJ CTI: White House East Wing Demolished For Ballroom Construction, NBA Gambling Scandal & Trump's Memphis Crime Crackdown 1:47:57

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ are joined in the studio by Eli Wehbe. They discuss the White House's East Wing being demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, the NBA gambling scandal with 4 teams and 4 mafia families teaming up, and Trump's Memphis crime crackdown locating dozens of missing kids.…

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The Moment “Normal” Became Too Much 10:56

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When did your “normal” drinking start to feel… not so normal anymore? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook dives deep into that subtle but powerful shift — the moment when alcohol stops feeling like a treat and starts feeling like a habit. You’ll learn: 🥂 Why “normal drinking” slowly creeps into dependency without you realizing it 🧠 How tolerance, str…

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Evangelicalism vs. Universalism: Part 2—Progressive Christianity and the hope that Love Wins, with David Artman 40:38

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Can a good God condemn forever? Can love and justice truly coexist? And if the Gospel is good news, shouldn’t it be good for everyone? In Part 2 of Evangelicalism vs. Universalism, Jeromy and David Artman dive head-on into the debate: hell, judgment, free will, and the moral logic of universal salvation. It’s a passionate, respectful clash between …

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Can the UN Charter Be Reformed? | To Save Us From Hell 22:31

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The Security Council is deep into negotiations around authorizing an international stabilization force for Gaza. But even if the Council approves such a mission, will it actually deploy? In this episode of To Save Us From Hell, Mark and Anjali share their doubts. Also up: the Trump administration blew up a global deal to put a price on carbon in in…

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Captured by Love, Grounded in Honor with Col. Lee Ellis 57:58

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In our conversation, we explore: What it was like to fly the legendary F-4 Phantom into combat. The moment his jet exploded — and the life-altering seconds that followed. What helped him survive nearly six years as a POW. The power of faith, friendship, and camaraderie under unthinkable conditions. One of the lowest moments of his time in captivity…

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When Kids Can’t Stop: Impulsivity in Neurodiverse Kids & How Parents Can Help with Emily Hamblin 58:51

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On this enlightening episode of the Fresh Start Family show, Wendy welcomes educator, coach, and host of the Enlightening Motherhood podcast Emily Hamblin to talk about impulsivity in neurodivergent kids and what actually helps. Drawing from her work with families and her own parenting journey, Emily shares simple brain science, the ways wiring and…

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The Psychology Behind “Letting Loose” 9:28

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Why do we say we’re “letting loose” when what we’re really doing is trying to escape? In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook explores the psychology behind our favorite drinking phrase — and why society has turned “escape” into something we disguise as “fun.” You’ll learn: How “letting loose” became our modern code word for stress relief What’s happenin…

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954. Andy & DJ CTI: No Kings Protests, Louvre Jewellery Heist & Jimmy Kimmel Hosts Drag Queen Storytime 1:11:25

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On today's episode, Andy & DJ discuss leftist protesters being spotted wearing frog, cat, and dinosaur costumes at No Kings protests, the Brazen Louvre robbery crew potentially being hired by collector, and Jimmy Kimmel Live hosting drag queen storytime.

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Slavoj Žižek on philosophy today | The madness of reality 38:03

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Slavoj Žižek is back in a new interview where he takes us through his thoughts on the role of philosophy, the future of sex, his fear and love of AI and, as always, so much more. Tune in to hear one of contemporary philosophy's most original and darkly comedic minds expose his thoughts on the present and where we are heading - though that is imposs…

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953. Q&AF: Managing Multiple Businesses, Becoming Undeniable & Building Vs Operating Your Business 1:08:25

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On today's episode, Andy answers live call-in questions on how to best manage your time between multiple businesses, how to become undeniable at your job during difficult times, and how to level up from working in the business to working on the business.

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Is the US About to Attempt Regime Change in Venezuela? The View From Caracas 27:30

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Rhetoric and actions from the Trump administration suggest that the United States is seeking to forcibly oust Nicolás Maduro from power in Venezuela Is the U.S. really going to attempt regime change in Venezuela, and what would that even look like? Joining me from Caracas is Phil Gunson, Senior Analyst for the Andes Region at the International Cris…