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The Bible urges us to tame our tongues but warns us that this is no small challenge. On this episode, we spent a few minutes as fellow strugglers squeezed into a confessional, swapping stories about some untamed moments and wondering aloud why the intoxicating appeal of another big laugh can shred our filters. As you reach the painful end of our transparent exchange, we hope you can embrace whatever animalistic stride God fits you with. 

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To be fair, we didn't actually and openly explore this question during our podcast. But it was in Dr Dave's heart as he sidled up to his funny friend and invited a deeper consideration of how, if, when, where, and why anyone who loves Jesus and makes a living doing comedy might dance in the Blue Zone. There would, of course, be hang-ups to reckon with. Not the least of these is based in the sinful, er, OCD nature of being judgmental to the core. Enjoy!!

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Please don't become gruff with us, loyal Freshies. We know we're a day late in posting this episode. But, as David explains in hushed tones from the sanctity of his basement, his house has been invaded, er, swarmed upon, no… ENRICHED by eight brothers who have massive drywalling skills. The whispers were due to David's desire not to say anything disrespectful about the culture of those doing beautiful work under his roof. On the other hand, Dr Dave felt very free to challenge David to get outside his comfort zone and become relational when both parties expect nothing more than a transactional exchange.

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Social media is a force to be reckoned with. When someone does a dirty deed, mobile phone cameras catch it and post it for the world to heckle. As we discussed David's near victimization yesterday (and near loyalty betrayal) we realize how healing it can be to embrace snarkiness. And, as a public service for those who secretly hope to be noticed by famous podcasters, we're posting the name of a despicable person in the title of this episode. Meanwhile, be mindful so the person you enjoy today doesn't steal affection from your true blue friends. Stay tuned to social media in case Dr Dave walks out on Brian Regan tonight. 

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It was Dr Dave's turn on the therapy couch this morning, a few days before he will withstand the annual St Paddy's Day picture indignities he brought upon himself. Dave was exceptionally skillful at coaxing the good doctor into telling a couple of stories from his early days in youth ministry. The landing point of all this reminiscing was and is to reckon with how – not if – we will deal with life's natural assaults on our ego. HINT: God really loves doing this shrinkage with us!

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If you're new to the Freshie Fellowship you may not have caught on to what our seasoned loyal listeners already know. David is a bit of a narcissist. Dr. Dave may also suffer from S.A.S. (self-absorption syndrome), but he tends to mask it well. This episode caught the funny guy in an exceedingly whiny state. He needed a friend to unload on. Since St. Betsy's spatula reference cast her as a bit more unsympathetic than David needed, he turned to the podcast to share about his recent traumatizing visit to the urologist. How fitting that on Michaelangelo's 550th birthday, our little David needs to be seen as more than a block of stone.

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In this episode, David and Dr. Dave indulged in some old movie reminiscing. That led us to be vulnerable about what it was like to lag behind other teenage boys in our pubescent development. If you have monkey toes, you know. Listen closely, and you might pick up on the pain that still lingers. But we're here for you, loyal Freshies, so we pushed through our wounds to offer unparalleled wisdom and encouragement, soaked in a vocal impersonation that refused to be pinned down.

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The episode began with a quick nod to the 50-year anniversary show of SNL, some time travel about old TV, and airing grievances about changes that make us crotchety old men. But David had something sticking in his craw…or he would soon. Left with an instructional mailer for his upcoming medical visit, David required a bit of reassurance. With Ed Sullivan's constipational posture and Archie Bunker's defiance of censors fresh in our minds, we dove in. Feel free to change your channel if you can figure out how.  

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Patience is a virtue. The Bible references this about 25 times. And David was a bit late to our scheduled recording time today because of an encounter at his local Tractor Supply store. Against the backdrop of this fresh experience (we deliver on the brand of our podcast name) — still breathless from the hustling irritation he was feeling — David invited Dr. Dave's moral critique. It led us into surprising territory. BTW, consider surprising your special Valentine tomorrow with a renamed body of water… it's trending.

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Our episode today was fraught with distractions. We apologize. Dr. Dave's chair made sounds David imagined were from a human source. But the elephant in the room was David's appointment 15 minutes after our recording. To his credit, our brave little funny guy confessed his vulnerability and invited Dr. Dave to try and counsel him out of the state of dread David had as he anticipated the annual tax meeting with his accountant. If you giggle at David's expense, be sure to keep your receipts.