A passion for people and progress inspired this podcast! Junto (pronounced with the “J” sound) is a play off of the spanish word which means “together” and at Junto, we truly believe that life is better when we do it together. Our topics of conversation vary but are centered around real life situations that are part of our human experience, typically filtered through the lens of faith. Our goal is to leave you more encouraged and inspired than you were before you hit play. Be sure to follow ...
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With your co-hosts, Jill Whelan (The Love Boat, Airplane) and Alexander Rodriguez (UBN Radio Personality) this weekly talk show covers everything under the sun from entertainment and current events, to gossip and movie reviews with their celebrity guests. Tune in every Tuesday at 7 pm PST on UBNRadio.com! If you miss the live broadcast, download us for free on iTunes!
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Episode 96: ‼️ What’s Your Frequency. Pt. 2
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42:09‼️ On Episode 96 we jump right into the 7 frequencies of communication and of course…we reveal what our top 3 frequencies are! Which frequency do you think is your most dominant? 👉🏻 Motivator - Transmits energy & infuses self-beleif 👉🏻 Challenger - Transmits courage & awakens calling 👉🏻 Commander - Transmits trust & provides direction 👉🏻 Healer - T…
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Episode 95: What’s Your Frequency? (Intro)
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19:16🔊Did you know that when it comes to communication, you have your own frequency? 📖In his book, The Seven Frequencies of Communication, Erwin McManus shares those frequencies and illustrates how learning our frequency can make us more effective, on all fronts. This frequency deals with not only how we communicate with others, but also the frequencies…
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Episode 94: Talking EQ/EI (Emotional Intelligence)
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23:09‼️Talking all things EQ from a generational standpoint. While studies show that older generations show greater degrees of resiliency and independence, there is the potential for individuals of any age to exhibit emotional immaturity, even the Gen X’rs. In terms of mental health, the younger generations suffer with greater degrees of anxiety and dep…
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‼️What’s Your Phobia? Most Common phobias Discussed Resource: https://www.verywellmind.com/most-common-phobias-4136563By Jeremy Soto
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Episode 92: An Adults Guide To Slang In 2025
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36:21‼️Do you struggle to understand what the teens or young adults in your household are saying? Maybe you work around a bunch of young people and need a little help decoding their slang. If you answered yes to either of those, this episode is for you! Resource: https://axis.org/resource/a-parent-guide-to-teen-slang/…
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⁉️ Do you ever wonder what couples discuss in a marriage (relationship) counseling session? Part 2 In this episode we review the book from Barbara Peters, LPC titled “He Said, She Said, I Said.” There are 7 total examples in the book of real life counseling sessions where you are presented with all three sides of the conversation… What he said, wha…
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Episode 90: He Said, She Said: Stories From Real Couples Counseling Sessions
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32:26⁉️ Do you ever wonder what couples discuss in a marriage (relationship) counseling session? In this episode we review the book from Barbara Peters, LPC titled “He Said, She Said, I Said.” There are 7 total examples in the book of real life counseling sessions where you are presented with all three sides of the conversation… What he said, what she s…
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Episode 89 - The Best Bible “Tea”: Story of Joseph
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11:56‼️Excited to share with you the first in our “Bible Tea” segments. These short excerpts take sagas found in the Bible and puts them in story/conversational format. Who doesn’t love some good tea!! ☕️ Episode 89 recounts the story of Joseph. #podcast #bible #short #shortstories #teaBy Jeremy Soto
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Episode 88: Largest P*rn Site Scandal: The Inside Scoop About The Hub
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39:40‼️In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, *rn hub solidified it’s monoploy in the adult industry through a series of on-line websites that at the time, received more visits than #Neflix, #Amazon Prime, and other major streaming platforms…often times combined. More troubling however, is the fact that only 33 content moderators were employed to sift …
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Episode 87: Finding The Right Job, Not The Dream Job!
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24:35‼️Outside of picking your spouse, what you do for a living could be the most important decision you’ll ever make. 👉🏻 Oftentimes people get “trapped” into a certain line of work because it’s “what they know” and for those that enjoy what they are doing, there is no issue. For others, however, the trap is exactly that…a trap. 👉🏻 On Episode 87 we look…
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Episode 86: Scary Bible Verses! Warnings, Wrath, & Judgement
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37:31‼️We are accustomed, as Believers, to focus on the privelege of Grace we find in Christ’s atonement. 👉🏻 This in fact SHOULD be the emphasis for those that are a New Creation in Christ but without knowing what you are SAVED FROM, the full appreciation of God’s Love, Character, and Nature cannot be realized. 👉🏻 On Episode 86 we unpack some of the sca…
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Episode 85: La Llorona, Outhouses, & More
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26:45‼️ On Episode 85 I sit down with my mom to talk about the “good ol days”, outhouses teen marriage, and more…Plus tortillas! #podcast #hispanicheritagemonth #reels #historyBy Jeremy Soto
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‼️If you have been married for any length of time it’s likely you have experienced one or more of these marriage issues/challenges. From jealousy to financial issues and unexpressed gratitude, we talk about our own personal experience with each of these plus tips on how to overcome these challenges. 📢 Join the conversation! #marriage #podcast #marr…
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Episode 83: Do Politics Belong In The Church? Podcast Reactions
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30:30Do politics belong in the church? Pastor James Ward has some interesting insight and the Junto Podcast Reacts? Join the Conversation!By Jeremy Soto
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Episode 82: A Conversation on Dependency and Co-Dependency
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29:29Dependent Personality Disorder or DPD sufferers feel the constant need to be taken care of and tend to be very clingy to the point of debilitation when faced with being alone or making decisions for themselves. A Co- Dependent relationship becomes unhealthy when someone gains an addiction to taking care of another person and fulfilling that person’…
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Episode 81: Intro, Extro, or Both? Navigating Different Personality Types
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32:46Episode 81 - First of the summer! ☀️ Are you more introverted or extroverted or are you a little of both? In this episode, we talk about how these differing personality traits can be difficult to manage whether at home, in the workplace, with friends, or just anywhere that LIFE takes place 😂 Get some tips on how to navigate all these in our differe…
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Episode 80: Mental Health: Practical and Spiritual Practices To Battle Mental Health
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29:33Talking about it helps… finding support peers, groups, mentors, and loved ones helps… ⁃ Anxiety Disorders(GAD, worry & fear, panic, PTSD) ⁃ Mood Disorders(depression, bipolar, substance abuse) ⁃ Psychotic Disorders(schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder) In this episode, we culminate our May Mental Health Month series as we talk about some immedia…
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Episode 79: Mental Health: 4 Common Mental Health Disorders & Their Descriptions
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43:56‼️Awareness is key when trying to put words to feelings, emotions, and mental health struggles. This week, we learned the names and definitions of some of the most common issues targeting our minds, and we discussed what these disorders look like played out in daily life. It’s ALWAYS helpful to arm yourself with tools and resources to help you and …
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Episode 78: Mental Health (Pt. 1 of 4) - Types and Reasons Why I Suffer
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32:06‼️May is Mental Health Month and we are talking all things Cognitive, Emotional, and Behavioral! Did you know there are four types of mental health categories? This week we are Introducing definitions, stats, and the reasoning behind this new episode series. We all have a mind right, so let’s talk about it!…
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Episode 77: Exploring The New Testament Book of James - Part 5
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27:31James is only 5 chapters but it is jam packed with some of the most practical, easy to understand, and follow nuggets of wisdom! In the last chapter, we talk about rich oppressors, patience in suffering, and letting our YES be YES! We all need some help sticking to our commitments and doing what we say we will I’m these days of “hurriedness” and “b…
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Episode 76: Exploring The New Testament Book of James - Part 4
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44:59In Part 4 of our exploration into the Book of James we dig into the concept of the "power of the tongue". The tongue is compared to a small rudder that has the ability to guide even the largest ship as the captain desires or the capacity to control a large horse with a bit in its mouth. Likewise, there is power in the tongue or in more modern terms…
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Episode 75: Exploring the New Testament Book of James - Part 3
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36:43In Episode 75, we delve into Chapter 2 of the book of James that holds a ton of wisdom for guarding against favoritism in church and our personal lives. This chapter also warns us that honoring the rich above the poor is sin and shows us how to fulfill the law by loving others. James knew the importance of loving God with all our heart, mind, and s…
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Episode 74: Exploring the New Testament Book of James - Part 2
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35:39The conversation into the New Testament book of James continues as we finish chapter 1. Here are a few of the topics we expound on from the reading of The Word. - Being humble and content. - Being doers of The Word and not hearers only. - The nature of God. - The power of the tongue. Join in on the reading, and the conversation!…
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Episode 73: Exploring the New Testament Book of James -Part 1
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40:26‼️ Join us for part one of our multi-episode dive into the New Testament Book of James. It’s widely accepted by theologians and church historians that the book of James is authored by James, the half of brother of Jesus himself. In part one we spend time detailing the authorship, timeframe, and audience of the book and even give some "best practice…
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Episode 72: The Big 5 Personality Types - Which Describes Me Best?
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34:13What’s your main personality trait? Everyone has a personality, let’s talk about the top 5 types and see where you fall. Being aware of our nature helps us relate to others and perhaps even offer ourselves more grace when situations arise, because we understand our general makeup. We all love a good quiz about “us”, so check out the link after list…
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Episode 71: Am I An Addict?: 7 Modern Day Addictions
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39:42🚨 When we think about addiction our mind typically goes to the “mainstream” addcitions like drugs, alcohol, or maybe even sex… The truth is though that in today’s culture, there are many types of addictions. You just might be surprised to learn that you have addictive patterns of behavior in your own life! Let’s talk about it! #addiction #addict #r…
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Episode 70: Am I Depressed? - 10 Characteristics of Depression
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31:06‼️ Multiple studies have shown that never in history have people been more anxious and depressed than they are today. This epidemic spans generations from Gen Z and beyond. We believe that the healing process can begin the moment you begin to acknowledge it and discuss it and we hope that this conversation can at the least be an encouragement. An a…
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Episode 69: Genuine Concern VS. Gossip? 3 Questions To Ask Before Spilling The Tea
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31:47🚨 Did you know that there is psychology to why we gossip? When does it turn from being concerned, to plain ol “gettin the tea?” 📢 Of course this is something all humans do but if we can understand the “why”, it just might position us to be an even better version of the person we were before. ✅ #personaldevelopment #growth #gossip #podcast #psycholo…
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Episode 68: Most Likely, Couples Edition: Fun Questions To Ask Your Significant Other
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36:15💌 After 22 years of marriage there are still things we don’t know about eachother.! Take a reprieve from the everyday mundane and watch this with your significant other and play along! #couples #valentinesday #chemistry #reels #fypBy Jeremy Soto
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Episode 67: 6 Tips for Setting Boundaries Within & Amongst Others
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34:54Have you been a victim of offense or maybe even trauma that has caused you to place boundaries in your life? Sometimes even those closest to us can hurt us inflicting deep pain, causing mistrust, taking our kindness for granted, or outright violating who we are. How do we come back from that and is restoration possible? ✅ Sometimes boundaries need …
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Episode 66: 14 Tips To Manage More Effectively
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32:26Managing people, at work, at home or school, in friendships, etc. is difficult. But like anything else in life, if it’s worth it, it takes…work. Let’s discuss some tips that will help fill your toolbox and enhance your already rocking management and leadership skills. Article resource:https://www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/15-ways-to-be-awesome-at…
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Episode 65: 23 Tips To Help You Save Money!
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37:44Do you have a hard time sitting down and taking pen to paper or fingers to keyboard with making a BUDGET? Money affects us all because we all need it for everyday living, but we also need help learning how to save some of it, right? We are going to look at some practical, simple steps to cutting back on spending and some ways to help you start or i…
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Episode64: Self Awareness - How Not To Be Clueless About Yourself
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45:01Do you really know how self- aware you are? Do you know what self-awareness is? Most of us think we have a good grasp on our internal awareness, but have trouble realizing our external awareness. Our feelings, attitudes, and behaviors affect others, so how can we grow in this area for ourselves and those around us? Let's talk about some questions t…
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🙏🏻 It goes without saying that operating and functioning with a perspective of gratitude has a widespread effect on our overall well-being. It literally can have lasting benefits to our physical, mental, and emotional/spiritual health. In this article from lifehack.org (full link below) we discuss the top 20 things to be thankful for. Of course thi…
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Episode 62: AI Dating & The Impact On Young Men
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37:02I’m reminded of the movie “The 6th Day” with Arnold Schwarzenegger which takes place some time in the future. I’m probably telling my age if I’m referencing a movie with Arnold but, well, it is what it is. This movie takes place sometime in the future and one of the elements that I remember vividly is that Arnold’s best friend in the movie had for …
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Episode 61: Who Am I? Talking Humanistic vs. Biblical View of Self
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33:36‼️How we form perspectives of self is way more complex than a 30 minute podcast conversation but we hope this conversation can serve as a reminder and encouragement of what it means to view ourselves and others through the lens of being in Christ. Talking points taken from Light University Mental Health Coaching curriculum. #Podcast #junto #youtube…
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Episode 60: Talking The Delta + The Hometown Showdown
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36:14🚨 I Had the pleasure of sitting down with Fred Leonard and Grandon Gray for Episode 60 of the Junto Podcast. It was truly eye opening and inspiring to hear about the legacy of leadership and faith that has led up to a community event held in Crittenden County known as the Fred Leonard State Farm Hometown Showdown. There is no doubt that you will wa…
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Episode 59: Suicide, Addiction, & Recovery
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45:21I have the privilege of working both in ministry, and higher education and a theme that arises, without fail, is that of mental health, depression, anxiety, along with the question of how can I get relief from this pandemic of the mind and soul. Ironically, much of the conversation is centered around the pandemic that is to blame for a large increa…
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Episode 58: Talkin Country! Talkin Life and Follow Up Album with Memphis Country Queen
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39:23On Episode 58 I am joined by the Memphis Country Queen, Amber Rae Dunn for the 2nd time to discuss life and her follow up album, “I Guess That’s Life”. This conversation both lighthearted, and emotional, was an absolute joy. Amber talks about how inspiration comes to her in the moments when she is doing mindless activities, such as , well, weed eat…
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Episode 57: Back To School: A Discussion on Teaching and Learning
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39:22Back to school! Discussing the important role of teachers both inside and outside of the classroom plus tips on staying organized and motivated. On this episode private school teacher, Marisa Hedge, offers valuable and funny insights on teaching and offers input on how parents can support their student child. What are your thoughts on school and te…
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Episode 56: CrossFit + Mind & Body. CrossFit Conversations with Dickie Logan
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42:10🚨 I’ll preface this conversation by stating I’m in no way a fitness expert but am certainly an advocate for living an active lifestyle. I am also a believer in practicing a wholistic approach when it comes to self care. In my view, the mind, body, and spirit are all connected and caring for each of these components is crucial when it comes to culti…
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Episode 55: Freedom!! A Historical and Spiritual Discussion on Independence Day and the Declaration.
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36:07As we become further removed from the revolution that changed everything, it’s important to look back on the document that would become the blueprint for a free and prosperous nation. It wasn’t perfect then and it’s not perfect now, but there is no question that America is the outcome of God Inspired ideas brought to fruition by faithful men. Join …
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Episode 54: Discussion on Men’s Mental Health with Jeff Sides
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42:11So June, to my surprise, is Men’s mental health month and if you are a guy, this is probably a surprise to you as well. I won’t go off on a tangent of how there are far less important months celebrated than the mental health of men, but at least we can help contribute to the discussion and hopefully provide some information, encouragement, and idea…
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Episode 53: Top 10 Things Christians Struggle With
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32:51🚨It’s no secret that everyone struggles with something and in a weird, empathetic way, it feels good to know that others may struggle with some of the same things we struggle with on our faith journey. This article from “thetoptens.com” gives us 10 of the most common and universal things that Christians struggle with and serves as a good conversati…
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Episode 52: A College Perspective on Tech, Social Media, & Success
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30:07Encouraged. Hopeful. Proud. Inspired. These are just a few words that I would use to describe the young adults featured on this episode and more importantly, I sincerely believe that their thoughts and views could be reflective of a great number of our young adults and college aged students. As a side project in the class that I teach at ASU Mid-So…
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Episode 51: Discussing Psychological Phenomena
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33:21🚨 Have you ever felt your phone vibrate in your back pocket, only to find out that your phone WAS NOT in your back pocket? If so, you experienced a psychological phenomenon known as “Phantom Vibration Syndrome”. On Episode 51 we look at 10 different psychological phenomena from an article by https://unbelievable-facts.com/2019/02/psychological-phen…
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Episode 50: What’s Next? Stuck In The Waiting
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18:59Have you ever asked yourself, or God, What’s next? Maybe you feel like your stuck and there is no movement or progress in your life currently or maybe you have had personal circumstances that have flipped your life upside down, leaving you anxious and depressed about your next steps in life. We know just how hard it is to live in the “now”, waiting…
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Junto Special: The Real Dragon Warrior… ANear Death Story
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19:40On this Junto Podcast special, my brother joins me as he recounts a near death experience he had in 1995 and the challenges he has faced in life ever since. While he has made dramatic strides, he still faces challenges today as a result of the trauma. Have you faced something traumatic in your life and if so, what did you do to move forward? Visit …
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🚨 Have you thought about the amount of TRAUMATIC content you take in on a daily or weekly basis? What about what your kids are exposed to? Studies show that being exposed to large amounts of information can cause apathy and when it comes to content that is traumatic, it can allow us to become desensitized and unempathetic to serious situations. On …
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On episode 48 I sat down with my friend and colleague, @theinfinitecalling. Dan Turner is a college professor by day, and a guitar aficionado by night and our conversation on #episode 48 highlights the best of both of these topics. We also discuss our spiritual connection to God, the universe, and others. Join the conversation at: 👉🏻 www.juntopodca…
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