The Essentials with Maddie Flint

Americans have the privilege of living in a first world country, where everything is at our fingertips. Many people don't recognize how good we have it, to the point where we are creating issues where there were none. But in reality, the issues we created are historically significant of a cultural decline- time for a deep dive. Buckle up. 

With the recent Harvard case in mind, I'm talking about Affirmative Action and its consequences, both good and bad, on college students in America. In this episode, you'll get info on Justice Thomas, my personal experience as a student of color, and on the unfair treatment American Asians are facing from the mainstream left. 

In a world of social media, people have overlooked the benefits of having an in-person, skillful conversation, and what it means to be a good listener. This episode, I fill you in on the lost art of conversation, and why you should rediscover it for yourself! 

Homeschooling is a holistic method of education that not only strengthens your child's success as a student, but their success in the world after school. It's an alternative to any other form of schooling, and it provides a whole plethora of benefits, 5 of which I will discuss in this episode. 

Are you nervous to start something new? Or are you looking for a nudge back into doing art? I've got your back with this episode of my podcast where I'm answering questions about how to act on your next creative impulse. Art is a science, perception is key! Tune in for more!

Join me for a springtime discourse that will make you want to go buy tulips and befriend the local birds. I'm talking about the rising theory on tik tok that has everyone tuned in to the benefits of warmer weather. Is it biological? Spiritual? Psychological? Maybe all of the above👀. Give it a listen🎧 

While it's an important thing to be comfortable with who you are, the self love social movement has turned into a monster. It's causing as much bad as it is good- let's pick it apart, shall we?

It is Holy Week, Jesus is preparing for physical and spiritual battle. Each day in this week is a step towards His crucifixion, death, resurrection, and the great gift of salvation. You can really feel the power this week holds when you delve into scripture and remember that Jesus did all of this for you. Join me as we prepare our hearts for a blessed and bright Easter Sunday. https://www.learnreligions.com/holy-week-timeline-700618

We've all seen giant obscure single toned artworks that we didn't understand, and we've seen works by da Vinci, Van Gogh, and Rembrandt- but which works are considered "high arts" by today's era? Do you wish we could go back to the times when the French Impressionists held the reigns? Or do you prefer contemporary museum content? I talk about it all in this episode of the Essentials podcast.

We're in the Lenten season! For those who observe this time of spiritual discipline, and even for those who do not, this episode, I picked a few scriptures to read and discuss a little with you regarding casting our troubles on the Lord for spiritual refreshing, and about how God is always by your side.

(Readings from the New Living Translation of the Holy Bible.)