A raw look at which relationships and conversations are worth our time—and when to just say f* it.

In this candid, off-the-cuff talk, Corey wrestles with a series of deeply personal and philosophical questions that lie at the heart of this progam’s mission:

From fielding scriptural "shard attacks" for using colorful language to being targeted with assumptions rooted in ignorance and bigotry, Corey lays bare some inner conflicts with vulnerability, humor, and, yes, a few well-placed f-bombs. This isn't just an airing of grievances—it's an invitation to reflect on how we can all be fountains, not drains in a world sorely in need of healing.

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[00:00:00] Intro, shout-out to Substack community & podcast housekeeping

[00:02:00] ⚾ Quick tangent: Brooklyn Cyclones, Mets fandom, and hope for the future

[00:03:00] Opening big questions: What convos and relationships are worth it?

[00:04:00] Story #1: Being called out for cursing—and Corey's take on "Christian language policing"

[00:07:00] Righteous anger, proof-texting, and weaponizing Scripture

[00:09:00] Story #2: Encountering prejudice disguised as critique

[00:12:00] Recounting meaningful dialogue with Lisa Sharon Harper as a contrast

[00:14:00] Deep pain, generational trauma, and the erasure of Jewish identity

[00:17:00] Hatefulness vs. ignorance—where do we draw the line?

[00:18:30] Who gets to be in the “cool kids club” of social justice discourse?

[00:19:30] Questions to the audience: Are we fountains or drains in this world?

[00:20:00] Final thoughts: Owning the heat, seeking feedback, and doing better

Language vs. Intent: A well-placed curse word shouldn’t overshadow a meaningful, vulnerable message.

Weaponizing Scripture: Proof-texting undermines the depth and context of sacred texts—and can be deeply harmful.

Bigotry in Disguise: Assumptions based on skin tone or identity reduce complex histories and humanity to dangerous stereotypes.

Be a Fountain, Not a Drain: Ask yourself—are your words and actions contributing to tikkun olam (repairing the world), or draining its soul?

Not Every Battle is Yours: Sometimes walking away is an act of wisdom and self-preservation, not cowardice.

Proverbs 31 vs Proverbs 27: Woman of valor or dripping faucet? Decide for yourself.

George Washington’s Farewell Address: Surprisingly prophetic in its warnings about factionalism.

Tikkun Olam: Explore the Jewish concept of repairing the world and how it applies to today’s discourse.

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