Thinking Out Loud

Thinking Out Loud

By Dave HallahanReligion & Spirituality
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Thinking Out Loud episodes

  • 036 - Breaking the Mental Health Stigma w/ Jess St. Petery

    Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.

    Jess and I discuss the progress made in breaking the stigmas surrounding mental health and what can still be done. Jess also shares much of her journey as it relates to her mental health. Both Jess and I have benefited greatly from therapy. If you have felt like you need to take that step, but haven't yet, may this be the final push you need. 

    Here are some resources mentioned in the podcast:

    • Conquering Codependency by Pat Springle
    • Changes That Heal: 4 Practical Steps to a Happier, Healthier You by Henry Cloud
    • Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life by Henry Cloud and John Townsend
    • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer


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      1 hr 1 min
    • Love Over Fear w/ Dan White Jr (full episode)

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      Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.

      This is an interview I had with Dan White Jr over the summer. You may have heard an abbreviated version then, but this is the full-length version that was originally saved for our Patreon members. In light of the recent events at the National Prayer Breakfast and our 2020 presidential election ramping up, I thought revisiting this conversation was important. Dan is the author of Love Over Fear: Facing Monsters, Befriending Enemies, and Healing Our Polarized World. You can purchase the book and check out other materials related to the book at LoveOverFearProject.com. 

      Also check out Will Somebody Please Hate My Enemies For Me? by David French


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      58 min
    • 035 - Just Mercy & The Biblical Case for Nonviolence

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      Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.

      It's just me today. I recently went and saw Just Mercy, the story of Bryan Stevenson and the Equal Justice Initiative. It was awesome! So I talk a little bit about the movie, the death penalty, and then I get into why I have grown to hold a view of nonviolence. It's not something I have always held to, but it is something I hold to now. I would go so far as to say it's obvious to me now. But there is certainly grace for those who disagree. Give a listen and tell me why I'm wrong! We'll fight about it.

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      43 min
    • 034 - Independent Presidential Candidate - Mark Charles

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      Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.

      Mark Charles is running for president as an independent candidate. He joined the show for episode 14 back in July. He makes his return and we cover a wide swath of topics which include - his campaigning to Native peoples, the impeachment of President Trump, furthering diversity while ending polarization, and the assassination of Gen. Soleimani.

      Be sure to check out his campaign at  https://www.markcharles2020.com/

      And his book: Unsettling Truths: The Ongoing, Dehumanizing Legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery

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      49 min
    • 033 - Best of 2019 w/ @thebeautifulbetweenpodcast

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      Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.

      I'm joined by the ladies from @thebeautifulbetweenpodcast. Serena, Kelli, and myself discuss our favorite albums, podcasts, books, movies, streamed shows, and songs from the year that was. Below is a list (no links - sorry, not sorry) of our favorites.

      Albums

      • Lover by Taylor Swift
      • What You See Is What You Get by Luke Combs
      • Happiness Begins by The Jonas Brothers
      • Center Point Road by Thomas Rhett
      • The Big Day by Chance the Rapper
      • Zeal by Kings Kaleidescope
      • Native Tongue by Switchfoot
      • Now, Not Yet by Half.Alive

        • Podcasts

        • What We Said
        • True Crime Junkies
        • Morning Toast
        • The Porch
        • That Sounds Fun w/ Annie F Downs
        • The Holy Post
        • Revisionist History

          • Books

          • Love Letter Life
          • Girl Stop Making Excuses
          • Born A Crime
          • One of Us is Lying
          • The Gospel Comes With A House Key
          • The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
          • A Confederacy of Dunces

            • Movies

            • Instant Family
            • Frozen 2
            • Knives Out

              • TV Shows

              • You
              • Ozarks
              • Schitt's Creek
              • Billy on the Street
              • The Crown
              • Unbelievable
              • Marvelous Miss Maisel
              • Catch-22

                • Songs

                • Can't Have You by Shawn Mendes
                • Bright by Kehlani
                • Aimless Knight by King's Kaleidescope


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                  37 min
                • 032 - Sex Was God's Idea w/ Jason Soucinek

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                  Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective. 

                  Jason Soucinek, Executive Director and Founder of Project 619, joins me to discuss our current sexual culture and what God's word has to say about it. Christians are often louder on what they are against than what they are for, but a biblical sexual ethic has a lot of positive things about sex and sexuality. Jason and Project 619 are seeking to lead the conversation with that. Sex, after all, was God's idea. Listen to hear how we can work to change the narrative and lead people to a life or relationship that is ultimately life-giving.

                  Resources:

                  • Center for Parent and Youth Understanding
                  • DriveTime Podcast
                  • More Than Just the Talk: Becoming Your Kids' Go-To Person About Sex by Jonathan McKee
                  • Breaking the Marriage Idol: Reconstructing Our Cultural and Spiritual Norms by Kutter Callaway
                  • One by One: Welcoming the Singles in Your Church by Gina Dalfonzo
                  • The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender

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                    46 min
                  • 031 - The Most Underrated Book of the New Testament
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                    Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.
                    I'm joined by John Galante (Hell of a Conversation, Avengers:Endgame) to discuss the book of Hebrews. That's right, we believe it is the most underrated book of the NT and we are here to tell you why. Also...what do we do with that pesky Old Testament and all those rules? Well, I think the author of Hebrews has some opinions on that. So if you don't like our conclusions, go read Hebrews for yourself. You are welcomed to disagree, but the OT definitely gets dragged in Hebrews.
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                    54 min
                  • 030 - Faith in Weakness
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                    Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.
                    This is recording of a message I gave at Hope Christian Fellowship. It is also, in some ways, a follow up to the previous podcast episode. I feel like I'm being led into weakness in multiple areas of my life. That is an uncomfortable feeling, but I think it's right where God wants all of us.
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                    50 min
                  • 029 - Fatherhood, Contentment, & Slowing Down
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                    Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.
                    There will be tears. Maybe only mine, but tears nonetheless. Leah said it would be a good idea to record a conversation with me on fatherhood. It was therapeutic for me and hopefully there is something in here for you. 
                    Hey Dad Podcast
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                    46 min
                  • 028 - Reading Fiction (and Non-Fiction) Will Help You Read the Bible Better
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                    Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to "right answers" but to build empathy and perspective.
                    Today's guest is Ashley Evans Black. Ashley is a mental health counselor turned youth director who loves to read! I'm a youth director and I love to read! So we chat reading. Have we always been readers? What led us to becoming readers? What were some of the formative books in our early lives? We also talk the importance of story and being a good story teller, how reading fiction can help you understand the Bible, and sooo much more! 
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                    46 min

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                  Thinking Out Loud is a place to digest audibly the things we tend to think through silently. We'll look at a variety of complex issues from a variety of points of view, not necessarily to get to…