Harmonious Gentlemen

In this episode, the Gents are enlightened on the traditions of a mysterious Christian denomination you've probably never heard of. Jess joins the pod and graciously shares her experiences with the religion known discretely as the "2x2's" by outsiders. She goes on to share an honest look into her deconstruction process and provides insight to the joys of reconstruction as well. It's a conversation well worth listening to. It's vulnerable. It's beautiful. And, of course, it's harmonious.
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Follow Jessica's deconstruction story on Instagram: @mysoftself
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Read "Preserving the Truth: The Church with No Name and its Founder, William Irvine" to learn more: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61885980-preserving-the-truth

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In this episode, the Gents discuss the all-too-common experiences of burnout, stress, anxiety, and depression. These are issues that many of us face at some point in our lives, and it's important to have open and honest conversations about them. They explore the causes of these challenges and the difficulty in managing and coping with them. Whether you're dealing with these issues yourself or just looking to better understand and support those who are, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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In episode 82, the gents met up with special guest Will Fraser at their favourite skate cafe in Lacombe to chat about snowboarding, extreme sport athletes, psychology, and self-awareness. It was a very rad conversation that we think you'll love, no matter how extreme you are!

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Join the gents for an early morning chat at Phil's restaurant. They get sincerely braggadocious and explore the intricacies of pride, and humility. Why is it so hard to brag on command? Why is it so easy to do it unintentionally? Is bragging healthy? And most importantly, which gent brags the most? Honestly, let them know what you think about that last one!

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In Episode 80, the Gents try something different. Acting on the suggestions of loyal listener Andy, they attempt to take opposing sides on a series of topics. Starting with a surprise debate on a fairly serious topic, one needs to argue against his true feelings. Facing a moral dilemma, two are put on the spot and forced to analyze their choices. Finally, they discuss an ethical issue that is quickly becoming a reality in the world of science and medicine.

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Episode 79 is all about bullying, getting bullied, and how to stand up to a bully harmoniously. The gents start their conversation by defining the term, "bullying", then dive deep into the past, revealing stories of being victims and perpetrators. The chat changes directions quickly and they move on to a discussion of what bullying looks like in the adult worlds of work, politics, and economics. Give this one a listen, tell your friends, and let them know what you think... or else!

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In episode 78, Peter joins the gents for an enlightening conversation about conversion therapy, empathy, forgiveness, and religious freedom.

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In this episode, the gents explore their impending demise. It's not as gloomy as you'd think, and they discover that death is actually pretty easy to talk about. Is there a "right way" to grieve? What's the best way to die? Does it matter what happens to your body after you die? Chris, Graham, and Tyler kill it on this one, but as always, they'd love to hear your thoughts. Get in touch on social media or send them an email at [email protected].

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In Episode 76, the Gents take their show on the road to Angry Bear Growlers in Airdrie. There, they meet with a friend of a friend of the podcast, Dason, and hear his story of joining, participating in, and eventually leaving, the Mormon Church. Dason knows his stuff and shares a bit about the history of the church, the modern church, and his story of deconstruction and leaving. Dason shares with honest humility, and throughout the episode it becomes increasingly apparent that harmony is important to him. Thanks to Angry Bear Growlers for hosting, Blindman Brewery for brewing tasty brews, 5024 General Store and Cilantro and Chive for keeping it real, and especially Dason for joining us for this harmonious conversation. Learn more at www.straightfromthetapirsmouth.com, Dason's blog about a faith crisis and faith transition away from believing that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the one true church on the earth.

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In this episode, the Gents revisit a topic they happen to know a bit about. They start the conversation by addressing public perception of teachers and the comments they hear regularly about their chosen field of work. From there the chat meanders... from busting myths and defending the profession, to critical self-reflection and questioning career choices. Is public education broken? What's the solution? How do three educators find the time to create a podcast? Teachers must not work very hard...

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