Dokter Knows Best

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SPOILERS AHEAD!  In this week's episode, Derek and Lisa discuss and compare Netflix's Bridgerton Season 1 and Season 2.  Derek is drinking Labatt Blue Light with Bird Dog Peach Whiskey and Lisa is drinking Lipton Black Tea with Jordan's Skinny Raspberry Syrup and Bird Dog Blackberry Whiskey.  Join in on social media with your thoughts and opinions on this hit Netflix series.

TRIGGER WARNING!  This episode covers death, abortion, sexual assault/rape, incest, and abuse.  Listener discretion is advised.

In this hard hitting episode on life and death, explaining what caused the extended pause in the release of the season three premiere, Lisa and Derek tackle, or rather wrestle with, the topic of abortion and the current political climate that has the Supreme Court of America poised to overturn Roe v. Wade.  The determination is ultimately until ethically proven statistically, abortion should come down to personal choice.  There is currently no metric for deciding whether an abortion is detrimental to society or beneficial and until such a time as the statistics can prove that is detrimental, it should be left to the individual who is pregnant to determine what is best for their body.  This is a longer one, so buckle up and weigh in on social media.  We'd love to know your feelings and opinions on this topic.

In this week's episode, Derek and Lisa talk about the pitfalls of resolutions and what those pitfalls mean to Christians.  Are goals being used as tools or metrics for success (or failure)?  Ultimately, the conclusion is drawn in typical Dokter Knows Best fashion where love of God, love of self, and love for others is the true goal and if a resolution doesn't fall into those categories, then it's probably not good for you.  But listen in and make your own determination.

SPOILER ALERT!  This week's episode dives deep into both the Marvel/Disney TV show "Hawkeye" and the Marvel/Disney Movie "Spider-Man: No Way Home."  If you haven't seen either, and want to, avoid this episode as there are major spoilers ahead.

In the second part of our Christmas special, we discuss the mythical creature that is Santa Claus, his origins, and Derek throws stones at the jolly old elf, while Lisa tries desperately to keep holiday spirit alive.  Later on, they discuss how the commercialization of Christmas has led to greed and much worse with "Christmas' evil twin," Black Friday.  Listen as Derek and Lisa enjoy more holiday cocktails and debate what the true meaning of Christmas might be.

TW: Rape and the song "Baby, It's Cold Outside" is mentioned in this episode.

In this episode, Lisa and Derek talk a lot about American politics, but also discuss the historicity and the entertainment of the AMC Original series "Turn: Washington's Spies."  Their conversation discusses the accuracy of the broad details of the show and the history that inspired it.  This series, starring Jamie Bell, is worth a watch even though it might cost a few dollars to do so.  Listen in as Lisa and Derek discuss the Culper Spy Ring as depicted in this television series.

This week, Derek and Lisa tackle the difficult topic of denominational tribalism.  It is that "hot button" issue that basically means that two different beliefs within the same denomination/religion are at odds with each other that creates a rift.  These rifts do great damage within a church and within a person.  Derek and Lisa will talk about this at a corporate level and a personal level.  Ultimately, Lisa sides with the "run it through the filter of love" thought process, while Derek lands in the "Imma sin boldly to help others" side of things.  Listen in to perhaps learn and hear how Dokter Knows Best navigates this touchy topic.

In our first booze episode of the season, Derek and Lisa try a plethora of Thanksgiving themed cocktails with the alcohols they have to hand.  The cocktails in order of their making were Apple Cider Bellini, Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour, Apple Cider Old Fashion, and then two distinct Dokter Knows Best cocktails the Gentlemanly Cranberry Gin and the Shut Up Grandma I'm Not Having Babies.  Listen in to find out which cocktails were the tastiest and for some information on Blackout Wednesday, the drinking holiday that pre-games Thanksgiving.