We're launching this episode a few days early as we've started the isolation process and wanted to get this out. This week, we discussed the current thing everybody in the world is thinking and talking about: Covid19. We've made a decision to isolate for the good of our community and talk through what that looks like for us. In addition, we discuss how some people are taking this pandemic lightly, and why we think that's a bad idea. We make the argument that it's the ethical thing to do to self-isolate, prevent the spread, and put everyone in the best position to make it through this.

This week, we drank one of our favorites - Broc Cellars Love Red. This wine is so good. It's fruity, light, but also rich. Buy it!

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Adoption Isn’t Pretty

This week on the podcast we had guest, Melanie Chung Sherman, on to help us navigate the misunderstood and many times unidentified negative effects of adoption. It was fascinating and at the end of an hour, we were left wanting more information. 

It wasn’t an easy topic because many of us don’t realize the total devastation that happens in many adoptee's lives due to varying circumstances in the way we communicate what it means to be adopted. It’s a community of people who have been overlooked and we can’t ignore the data that shows that there are emotional needs being neglected that are specific to adoptees.

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In part two of our conversation with Jason Thompson. We talk about things from Insurance to Loving Others to God. You'll love how this podcast ends!

In the podcast, we referenced a Facebook Post by Jason that sparked this conversation. You can find that here.

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This week, we're joined by Jason Thompson who walks us through misconceptions around Socialism (what it actually is) and gives examples around socialistic programs we currently use every day (like public schools). More than socialism, Jason makes an argument for "The Fake Divide" as he calls it, this idea that Conservatives and Progressives have more in common than they think. It was a compelling conversation.

In the podcast, we referenced a Facebook Post by Jason that sparked this conversation. You can find that here.

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This week, we talked through the long-lasting effects of Slavery in American society. Beth tells a number of heartwrenching stories about African Americans being persecuted from the Slave Era to Today. At the end of the podcast, we discuss ideal next steps as to how to rectify this awful situation, and the topic of reparations comes up. Spoiler: We did not agree on that.

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We're baaaaaaaccccckkkkk with a BONUS EPISODE! 

After recording Episode 24, some new information came to light and our friend David Podhaskie wanted to jump back on the pod to discuss. Please listen to Episode 24: Whistleblowers! prior to listening to this episode so it makes more sense!

David referenced a Washington Post article about children in school mimicking Trump's bullying in this episode, and you can find it here.

Special thanks to David for joining us again. Please check out his Medium account which is filled with amazing writing.

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This week, we chatted with David Podhaskie, Sr. Editor for the New York Law Review about Whistleblowers. We talked about the Whistleblower in the recent Ukraine Scandal, why the law was designed to protect whistleblowers, and what happens when that law breaks down. We sincerely appreciate David's time and expertise. To read more from David, visit his Medium: https://medium.com/@davidpodhaskie.

What are your thoughts on Whistleblowers, and specifically, the story we told today? React at our social accounts below!

Also, Adam referenced a video that went viral of a man punching the back of a woman's seat. Check that video out here.

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Ohhhhh Boyyyyyyy.

This week, we tried to answer the question, "Why are people hypocritical? Do we see it, or are we blind it? We dive into the reaction from many Evangelical Leaders regarding last week's Super Bowl halftime show, and how those responses were viewed by those outside the evangelical community. Can someone have a moral problem with the Super Bowl halftime show (too sexual, etc.) and support Trump? If so, how is that reconciled with their faith? It was a very spirited conversation.

The wine we drank today was a Blauer Zweigelt from Brunn. One of our favorite wines that we keep stocked in our home at all times, this wine is fruity, decadent, and is packed with flavor. Best news: It's under $15.

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This week, we go through the second half of the 36 Questions That Lead To Love from the New York Times. From the article:

In Mandy Len Catron’s Modern Love essay, “To Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This,” she refers to a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) that explores whether intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions. The 36 questions in the study are broken up into three sets, with each set intended to be more probing than the previous one.

Obviously, we're married, but we thought these questions were really interesting and created some really great conversations. We encourage you to go through these questions with us and your significant other. You can access the article here.

The wine we drank this week was a Chardonnay from Camp in Sonoma. Super tasty, smooth, not too oaky/buttery. If you're in Grand Rapids or Brooklyn, NY you can pick this bad boy up at Leon & Son.

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This week, we go through the half of the 36 Questions That Lead To Love from the New York Times. From the article:

In Mandy Len Catron’s Modern Love essay, “To Fall in Love With Anyone, Do This,” she refers to a study by the psychologist Arthur Aron (and others) that explores whether intimacy between two strangers can be accelerated by having them ask each other a specific series of personal questions. The 36 questions in the study are broken up into three sets, with each set intended to be more probing than the previous one.

Obviously, we're married, but we thought these questions were really interesting and created some really great conversations. We encourage you to go through these questions with us and your significant other. You can access the article here.

Some of the questions we talked through are:

• If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?
• If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?
• Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?

The wine we drank today was a Blauer Zweigelt from Brunn. One of our favorite wines that we keep stocked in our home at all times, this wine is fruity, decadent, and is packed with flavor. Best news: It's under $15.

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