Quick FYI, this episode was originally designed for my Bible In-depht podcast but I decided to upload it to both channels due to the value it can potentially bring to people on the fence about the topic. I would like to say this wasn't the easiest podcast for me to record as the topic has been on my mind years before I ever decided to change the way I was going with it. I hope you guys can absorb the information with an open mind and try to rationalize the points I make, to see if going into the future this is a decision you would want to make as well. As a freshmen college student, I frequently saw peers of mine brushing this topic off until they decided "It would be easier to deal with". Just live it up in college and settle down with someone later then decide to be religious right? I got frustrated when I saw so many people coming to this conclusion because its nothing more than a cop out. It's nothing more than saying "I don't wanna follow the rules when the rules are hard to follow, but ill follow them when its more convenient to me and they're easier to follow" going into the future everyone gets to make decisions for themselves and whatever they decide to do I wish them the best. But for the young christians out there I really do hope you can make the decision to start enduring trials when they're at their hardest, not when they're at their easiest.

LINKS FOR ALL MY SOURCES 

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/201902/divorce-rates-around-the-world-love-story%3famp

https://www.intechopen.com/books/an-analysis-of-contemporary-social-welfare-issues/teenage-pregnancies-a-worldwide-social-and-medical-problem

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2013/02/ce-corner

https://oxbowacademy.net/educationalarticles/comp_mast/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/compulsive-sexual-behavior/symptoms-causes/syc-20360434

As 2020 rolls around the corner, we will soon see many individuals making and more commonly, breaking their New Years resolutions. Why is this? What is the science behind motivation and commitment? This week, we find out all of that.

Procrastination has been around for as long as we have. Putting things off for another time because we don't want to do them is extremely common, but how can this long term bad habit begin to effect your life? This week, we dive into the dangers of procrastination and how to put an end to it once and for all.

This is it, the long awaited episode has arrived in full force. Phones are an essential part of our daily lives. From the time you wake up, to the time you go to bed your phone always stays right by your side. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself if this is a growing problem? This week, we dive into the sinister problems that can arise with over using your phone and how to help mend these issues.

The gym. We either love it or we hate it. This week, we dive into the psychological aspects of why people have such a difficult time staying committed  to their workout routine and how to help aid in the process of making the gym a part of your everyday life. 

What seems to be the cure to being unproductive, this week we look over what micro-routines are and how they can create a strong foundation to begin pursuing much larger goals. 

Arguably one of the most important traits one can acquire. Listening provides us with the ability to actually understand what others have to say on matters. UNFORTUNATELY most of us don't even employ this skill and end up missing out of great learning opportunities that otherwise would have sharpened us into better people.  

Lies. Whether we know it or not, we hear them on a daily basis. This week, we dive into some of the more scientific aspects of lying and more importantly the consequences they may carry leading into the future. 

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/self-deception/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190925113002.htm

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-art-of-lying/

Surrounded by things you are anything but grateful for? Great! This week we go over what gratitude actually is and how we are immersed by things everyday to be appreciative of.

I've been asked recently "Why does it feel like I'm not achieving anything yet" so I've decided to make an episode that describes what separates the greats from the averages. What does it seem like they have that you don't?