In this episode, I discuss a new all-time favorite Christmas song, I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day. I talk about how knowing the backstory of something can change the way you feel about it. It happened with Jimmy Stewart and It's a Wonderful Life and it happened with this song and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I discuss both and how the songs ending is one to hold on to today. 

Put that in your theological pipe and smoke it. And be nice.

In this episode, I talk about my favorite Christmas present ever - the Atari 2600. I talk about the greatest Christmas gift for all mankind and mix in a little thief on the cross as well. 

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In this episode, In trying to garner a little Christmas Spirit - I discuss the Bishop who gave out gifts and punched people in the face who became the model for Santa Claus (aka Old Saint Nick). 

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In this episode, I talk about the time when I first became aware of the awesomeness of rock n roll. I talk about the gift that is music and how we need to use it. 

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In this episode, I talk about the boredom the coronavirus has brought upon us and how we need to change things up to fight the blues. I also give some book recommendations that I have read this year - best book of the year so far: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey. Also, a brief shoutout to The Professor of Rock. 

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In this episode, I tell a head banging story. I use it to discuss how we all need to stop being insane, aka, doing the same thing and expecting a different result. Covid, the election, the holiday season...this is a tricky time and we need to be on watch, for ourselves and others.  

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of the people you hang out with and how they can influence you. I also mention how not only do people influence you, but you also have the power to influence others. The immortal prophet Rocky Balboa is quoted. I also give a brief review of the Mel Gibson film, Fatman.  

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In this Thanksgiving Day episode, I discuss the many things I have to be thankful for and why being thankful is a good thing. 

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In this episode, I talk about one of my favorite school memories, Ms. Burns reading The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and the impact it made on me. I also discuss the silliness of school districts banning this, and other books.  

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In this episode, I discuss 5 pieces of non-profound advice that could have a big impact on the way people live their lives.  

1. Trust God. 2. Love yourself. 3. Love others. 4. Be nice. 5. Do good. 

Put that in your theological pipe and smoke it. And ***see number 4 (and 1, 2, 3, and 5)***