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The Soul of Money: Part 1 – Better Lucky Than Good
Alysia and Frank discuss Morgan Housel’s book and blog post, titled the Psychology of Money, and the idea that luck and risk are one in the same.
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Identity Crisis
Being able to reliably identify a person is an important security measure, especially when it pertains to air travel. Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the federal government “set standards for the...
Bad Fruit Elegy: Democracy Trumped
It was always going to end this way. Even before the insane lawsuits that were filed daily, like an homage to the movie 50 First Dates, this was always the ending. You always reap what you sow. And in Donald Trump’s case everything he touches goes bankrupt....
Back To The Future
My favorite movie is Back to the Future. Set in the year 1985, Marty McFly travels backwards in time to the year 1955 with the help of an eccentric inventor, Dr. Emmett Brown. While in the past Marty soon discovers that his presence has caused an issue with his...
At the Root
Pastor Justin discusses his original vision for Defund the Church in which racism must be rooted out for the church to grow from a healthy foundation.
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Republican’s Coup Attempt, Christmas Traditions, and Covid-19 Vaccines
Byron and Frank return to discuss Donald Trump and the Republicans attempt to subvert U.S. democracy. Byron asks Frank about his Christmas Traditions and whether not he will get a Covid-19 vaccine.
A Sixth Sense
A few months ago I was in the kitchen washing dishes. I heard my daughter moving around in the adjacent room and I called out to her to back up from the television. She said: 'Dad how did you know what I was doing without looking at me?' I promptly quipped: 'I have...
The Final Decision
The Final Decision In an episode of X-men the Animated Series, titled The Final Decision, the X-men battle against a dangerous army of mutant killing robots known as the sentinels.Magneto, who often opposes Charles Xavier's peaceful approach to mutant human...
What Color is Your Jesus?
Pastor Justin and Frank discuss the problematic images of the portrayal of a white Jesus in the American church.
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Pennies for Profit
Special Guest E.J. Sampson joins the podcast to discuss the evils of the American prison system.
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Sweet to the Taste
Sweet to the Taste Growing up in the south I fell in love with Krispy Kreme donuts.The glazed donuts were my favorite and I could easily devour the better part of a dozen if you let me.A couple of years ago I had the pleasure to introduce my daughter to Krispy Kreme...
Vote or Die
Vote or Die Citizen Change is a political service group, founded in 2004 by music mogul Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy, to help raise awareness of the importance of voting to the younger generation.One of the main messages that emerged from the campaign was...
Checkmate: A Chat with Academy of Kings Founder Marq Neasman, Sr.
Academy of Kings founder, Marq Neasman joins Frank Turner to discuss manhood, character development, and the importance of servant leadership.
Low Bandwith
Low Bandwith Since the onset of COVID-19 many in person meetings have moved online.One such meeting was a bi-weekly men's group I attend. We used to meet in the local libraries but now we meet exclusively on Zoom.At our last meeting one of the men speaking...
Lasting Legacy
Lasting Legacy The Los Angeles Lakers recently won the 2020 NBA Championship over the Miami Heat.In a year of unexpected tragedy in which Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna perished in a helicopter crash, the Lakers winning the NBA title seemed like a fitting...
Trash Talk
Trash Talk Talking trash is definitely a big part of sports. Whether it be a long three pointer, a long bomb for a touchdown, or a long ball that leaves the ballpark for a home run, the celebratory antics that follow often become part of the...
Close to the Father
Close to the Father Like most four year olds, my daughter has a hard time following directions.One morning I went into her room and instructed her to brush her teeth and go to her playroom after finishing.As I was working out in the basement I heard...
Gardening 101
Gardening 101 Earlier this year we received a great blessing when we were able to purchase a new home.One of the many benefits of our new home were two raised garden beds left by the previous owners.Being new to gardening I figured I would try to plant a few things...