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Pets in prams. Cats in specialized plastic comfort domes on wheels. Dogs on ADHD medicine. Today we take a journey into the absurd. To the far reaches of pet ownerdom, where there is no conveyance too fancy, no medication too specialized, no diagnosis left unexplored. Welcome to part 1 of a 3 part series where I tackle the pet mania. Is this unprecedented? What is the history of pet ownership look like? And what does it all mean?

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🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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Today we sit down with Andrew Favorov, who had the luck (good or bad) to be in the path of Rudy Giuliani and the Trump shenanigans surrounding energy and natural gas during the previous election cycle. An Orthodox Christian, Andrew has worked extensively overseas in the energy sector and helps us understand the narrative surrounding Ukraine, politics, and the ideas of sovereignty.

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🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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A singer-songwriter known for his lyrical acumen and plaintive harmonica style, Joe Pug has released a string of critically acclaimed albums since 2008. Additionally, Joe is the creator and host of the popular podcast The Working Songwriter. John and Joe explore what it means to be an artist, what Joe notices in the myriad conversations he has on his podcast about working artists, and a little impromptu guitar at the end.

Please take a look at one of the best podcasts on the web: https://theworkingsongwriter.com/

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✒ Find articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/

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🔎 Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/

🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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John talks with Pavel Schelin ( @PavelShchelin ) about modernity, the war in Ukraine, and what this means for America and Russia. Pavel is a Russian, Orthodox Christian and political philosopher.

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🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.

--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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Dr. Pete Patitsas (  @theathosdietdrpete2600  ) is an emergency medicine physician who, after visiting Mount Athos, took to a rigorous study of the monks diets. What he (re)discovered was a diet that allowed for weight loss, lots of energy, and an abundance of health. He would later transform his research into 'The Athos Diet.' Discover more about the Athos Diet here: https://www.theathosdiet.com/

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🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.

--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly.

--- Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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Nino joins us today from Georgia to talk about the history of the Supra, it's significance in Georgian history and it's importance today. Discover Nino's work here: https://www.academia.edu/34293446/LITURGIC_NATURE_OF_THE_GEORGIAN_TRADITIONAL_FEASTS_EXULTATION_AND_FESTIVE_HYMNS

Why is the Supra important here in the US? Find out here: https://supradinnersociety.substack.com/p/the-life-giving-power-of-a-georgian

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🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.

--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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It seems Strauss has finally managed to kill baseball. Its logo is ubiquitous. Everywhere and on everyone's heads. And I'm here to talk about it.

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✈ Tailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/home

🔎 Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/

🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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🥂 And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant: https://keipirestaurant.org

Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.

--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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Recently a certain scientific paper out of Nigeria is making (made?) waves in its attempt to disprove same-sex marriage. On the opposite side is the question of religion and state and everything is quite confusing. But at the end of the day...what is marriage? Here comes the Old World with an answer...

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🇬🇪 🇬🇹 🇲🇿 🇸🇱 2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

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Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.

--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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The fourth and final installment of our exploration on the phrase "the road to hell is paved in good intentions."

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Tailormade travel adventures in Europe and Africa: https://www.gratitude-travels.com/home

Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/

2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation

And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org

Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.

--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band

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Jonathan Pageau talks about mediating the Orthodox Christian life and being in a world that is majority non-Christian. How do we navigate this reality and make decisions? That's the discussion today!

Don't miss Jonathan Pageau and Jordan Hall in Florida for the Art of the Tamada: https://first-things.org/aot

Find articles, John's novel, and even more Heavy Things Lightly at Substack: https://johnheersftf.substack.com/

Discover the non-profit behind Heavy Things Lightly: https://first-things.org/

2 years. Deep cultural immersion. Intense personal discovery. See what it means to become a Field Worker with FTF: https://first-things.org/opportunities or email Adrian at [email protected] for more information.

Telegram: https://t.me/firstthingsfoundation

And you should definitely check out Keipi Restaurant 👉 https://keipirestaurant.org

Please leave a review with your comments! Your support keeps this podcast alive and allows us to broaden our discussion.

--- This “Enlightened” New World utopia isn’t turning out to be all it was cracked up to be. Society is disenchanting, but are the only alternatives hiding out in the hills or burying yourself in books? With an air of levity and a touch of humor, John Heers teaches how to examine the confusing New World by calling upon the mind and wisdom of oft-forgotten Old. Heavy Things, Lightly. ---

Credits Music: Intro / Outro Provided by Greg Gilbertson & Band