TEXTURE w/Josh Gaines

Josh talks at length about his first experience eating psilocybin mushrooms, how they affected him & their probable benefits.

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

The unraveling of an evangelical Christian upbringing & trying to understand what to believe now. Deconstructing religion.

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Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Tags: deconstructing faith, deconstruction, deconstructing religion, religious upbringing, religious cult, scrupulosity ocd, religious ocd, religious ocd test, religious fear, religious dread, existential dread, existential fear, christian fear, christianity cult, wrath of god, fear of god, religious manipulation, religious programming, religious brainwashing, christian brainwashing, religious guilt, religious shame, condemnation

Slowing down in a society that insists on speeding up / apps & technology vs. our brains / the delusion of buying happiness / memory / retaining thoughts & ideas / being intentional / meditation / taking time to observe / breathing / Divine reality / Divine beauty / Star Wars & movies being cut to move faster / attention span / absorbing useless content / being endlessly distracted / being entertained to death / and lastly: the top four best sounds being used in modern day Rap & Hip Hop.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Anne Lamott / Donald J. Trump / Twitter addiction / public shaming / sexual misconduct / racism / OFFENDED / mob mentality / ruthless online attacks / cashiers & baristas / psychedelic mushrooms / afterlife / humanizing / empathy / kindness / freedom of calling / insecurity / immaturity / all one.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh discusses our present day striving for contentment, how modern society perpetuates longing for things that don't satisfy us and some ideas on how to inject just a little more kindness and gratefulness into everyday existence.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh recounts a particularly harrowing day of deep depression, insecurity, panic, temporary loss of all desire for good things and a fear that personal growth and maturity had been forfeited. He also describes the steps taken to move forward from moments like this. In the second half of the episode, Josh discusses the problem in comparing ourselves to others who are more "successful" than us and making assumptions that we are somehow less or more than another person, based only on accomplishments.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

In the wake of great freedom--immediate RESISTANCE! Josh talks about how there is great freedom to pursue one's goals/dreams/aspirations/ideas despite discouragement, worldly or spiritual opposition, doubt, fear or insecurity. You can chase the thing you've wanted to chase, you can do the thing you've been meaning to do.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Tags: The Art of Work by Steven Pressfield

Caleb Davis is an incredible artist who has worked with the likes of Smashing Pumpkins, Underoath, Rage Against the Machine, LeCrae and many more. Josh and Caleb discuss Millennials leaving the evangelical church, marijuana, alcohol, anxiety, depression, porn, loneliness, art, etc. Before the interview, Josh talks about idolizing notoriety and fame and how social media perpetuates this.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Josh discusses the extremely tarnished nature of masculinity in the West perpetuating a destructive male-dominated society of aggression & deep insecurities in generations of men. Also, a few ideas on how to take joy & satisfaction in one's work.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

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[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]

Tags: toxic masculinity, masculinity, hyper masculine, hyper male, dealing with anxiety, "I Don't Want to Talk About It" Terrence Real, feeling depressed at work, depression at work, depression at work symptoms, working with depression and anxiety, my job is making me miserable, job enjoyment

Welcome to TEXTURE. It's a show to come learn, to grow, to be challenged, to walk away with a nugget of wisdom. It can also be silly. It's just a bit of everything. We touch on Millennials, social media, faith, life in the current world and Josh's impetus behind starting this podcast.

Join Josh on Patreon to find his art, videos, writing and more.

Find Josh's short films, humorous VHS reviews and other video delights at his YouTube Channel

Josh on Instagram

The VHS Boy on Instagram

thejoshgaines.com

[Edit 10/13/2020: Josh's views and beliefs--like those of any person undergoing constant growth, maturity and change throughout life--are in a continual state of flux. He may or may not still hold to statements, beliefs or ways of phrasing things that he did on these past episodes, even if he's delivering them with utter conviction. That's because, at that moment in time, based upon the circumstances and the information he had available to him, he did sincerely believe, with a pure heart, that those things were true or correct. But people change, their ideas and views expand and take on new form, and that's good, so take everything said with a grain of salt and a lot of compassion.]