Under the Juniper Tree

By Andrew Crowe

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's Under the Juniper Tree about?

Encourage. Enlighten. Empower.

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Under the Juniper Tree episodes:

05.09.2024
“The How and Why of Addiction” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E7)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, May 9, 2024 Last week, we spent a little time discussing the various chemicals one can get addicted to. This week, we wish to delve into how one gets addicted to these chemicals. Furthermore,...
04.18.2024
“What Do We Mean by Substance Abuse?” (S19E6 Under the Juniper Tree)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 18, 2024 When we think of the words substance abuse, we often think of hard drugs. The problem is this does not speak of all that we can abuse. In this episode, Andrew...
04.11.2024
“Does Venting Really Work?” (S19E5 Under the Juniper Tree)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 11, 2024 In this week’s episode, Andrew discusses a recent study by Ohio State University and the studies impact on the practice of venting. We discuss the various types of venting, certain verses...
03.21.2024
“Great Peace” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E4)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 21, 2024 In this week’s episode Andrew takes a moment to examine Psalm 119:165. This verse, found in a chapter which offers praise to God, speaks of a way in which man might find...
02.29.2024
“Interview with David Dean on ADHD” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E3)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, February 29th, 2024 On today’s episode, Andrew interviews David Dean, a preacher with ADHD. The two discuss the positives and negatives of having ADHD as well as parenting a child with ADHD. We both...
02.08.2024
“Myths About ADHD” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E2)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, February 8th, 2024 In times past, ADHD was a sore subject with much negativity surrounding it. Over time, we have grown in our knowledge of the subject but much like other mental health conditions,...
01.25.2024
“I Am Proud of You” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E1)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, January 25, 2024 What do Mr. Rogers, the apostle Paul, and this episode have in common? The importance of encouragement. While we all face various struggles in our own lives, we as Christians need...
12.14.2023
“Answering Arguments Against Mental Illness Part 2” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E6)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, December 6, 2023 Argument Two: Only one verse speaks of people suffering from mental illness. Deut. 28:28 speaks of the children of Israel being struck with madness, blindness, and astonishment of heart. Since this...
12.07.2023
“Answering Arguments Against Mental Illness Part 1” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E5)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, December 7, 2023 Argument 1: The Bible never speaks of depression, anxiety, or anything of that nature. Answer: · These terms did not exist when some translations of the Bible came to be. · Depression was...
10.19.2023
“The Elusive Pursuit of Normal Part 3” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E4)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 19, 2023 When we discuss the idea of normality, we should understand the Christ did not live a life which would be considered normal by the world. Hebrews 4:14-16 and certain events of...
10.12.2023
“The Elusive Pursuit of Normal, Part 2” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E3)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 12, 2023 In this episode, Andrew discusses that the worldview of normal is false when considering a variety of verses which point to the need for Christians to support one another. Verses include:...
09.28.2023
“The Elusive Pursuit of ‘Normal'” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E2)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, September 28, 2023 There are many out there who wish to feel “normal.” In a three part series, Andrew discusses how there is no such thing as normal. In the first episode, Andrew lays...
08.11.2023
“Should We Remove Religion From the Subject of Cruelty?” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E1)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, August 10, 2023 Andrew discusses The Science of Evil by Simon Baron-Cohen. Should we be willing to remove religion from the discussion of cruelty? An open Bible will show the answer is more readily...
05.04.2023
“Why Do We Often Not Show Certain Emotions?” (Under the Juniper Tree S17E3)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, May 4, 2023 a. And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech’s head, and all to brake his skull. Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said...
04.27.2023
“God Shows Emotion” (Under the Juniper Tree S17E2)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 27, 2023 I. When we discuss the matter of normative male alexithymia, we need to include God, the Father. II. We need to remember that Christ reflects God. III. Why is this important?...
02.16.2023
“Normative Male Alexithymia (Part 2)” (Under the Juniper Tree S17E1)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, February 16, 2023 I. David a. Psalm 6:6 b. Psalm 56:8 II. Jeremiah a. Jer. 9:1 III. Jesus a. John 11:35 b. Luke 19:41 We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT...
11.10.2022
“An Interview with Don Blackwell” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E5)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, November 10, 2022 Andrew Crowe chats with Don Blackwell about the ATV accident he had in 2019. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
10.27.2022
Male Normative Alexithymia: A Definition (Under the Juniper Tree S16E4)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 27, 2022 There is a joke which explains a difference between men and women like this: o Two women sit next to one another in the park, chatting. o The first woman turns...
10.06.2022
“An Interview with Nathan Franson” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E3)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 6, 2022 Andrew sits down with Nathan Franson, who preaches for the Mariposa Avenue church of Christ in Citrus Heights, California. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription...
08.11.2022
“Why Are So Many People Rude Online?” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E2)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, August 11, 2022 I. People seem to forget the golden rule, among other Biblical admonitions. a. Why are so many people rude? II. Online Disinhibition Effect a. It is all based on the phenomenon...
08.04.2022
“Introduction to Season 16” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E1)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, August 4, 2022 Andrew discusses his plans for this season of Under the Juniper Tree. To ask Andrew questions concerning his mental health struggles send an e-mail to [email protected]. We want to hear from you!...
06.16.2022
“Selfcare: Including Proper Nutrition” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E9)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, June 16, 2022 While we discussed making sure to eat the way we need to daily, we also need to discuss proper nutrition. o This includes getting the proper vitamins, minerals, carbs, fat, protein,...
06.02.2022
“Self-Care: Eating Meals at Regular Times”(Under the Juniper Tree S15E8)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, June 2, 2022 We live in a fast-paced world where it is difficult to sit down for a meal. Why is it a problem? We tend to get hungrier later and potentially over-eat. We...
04.28.2022
“We Deserve Rest” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E7)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 28, 2022 We have discussed disconnecting and sleep. Now, we wish to turn our attention to the act of rest. · Rest is not something many like to do. May not feel we...
04.14.2022
“The Importance of Proper Rest / Sleep” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E6)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 14, 2022 Benefits of proper sleep o Help maintain or lost weight o Improves concentration and productivity o Can strengthen the heart o Help with depression o Immune System · How can we...
03.31.2022
“Taking the Time to Disconnect” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E5)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 31, 2022 We are still discussing the matter of self-care and the need for it in our lives. · How do I disconnect? o Turn off your electronic devices. o Spend some time...
03.24.2022
“What Can We Learn from Mark 6:31?” Part 2 (Under the Juniper Tree S15E4)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 24, 2022 Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. (Mar 6:31)...
03.17.2022
“What Can We Learn from Mark 6:31?” Part 1 (Under the Juniper Tree S15E3)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, March 17, 2022 Last week, we discussed two examples of self-care. One of those was that of the Christ to His disciples. o And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a...
02.03.2022
“Biblical Examples of Self-Care” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E2)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, February 3, 2022 It is important to see how this is a topic discussed in the Bible. · Are there examples of self-care found in the scriptures? · The Christ o And he said...
01.27.2022
“Self-Care: Why Do We Need This Discussion?” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E1)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, January 27, 2022 The Japanese have a term called “karoshi” or death by overwork. o New term as it was coined by Junko Kitanaka in the 90’s of middle-aged workers who would literally work...
11.25.2021
“Empathy Do’s” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E6)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, November 25, 2021 Empathy Do’s Understand your Biases o How you perceive things is how you will perceive others. o Not everyone sees the world as you do. Understand Your Need to Be Vulnerable...
10.21.2021
“Empathy Don’ts” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E5)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 21, 2021 While we are on the discussion of empathy, we need to discuss some thing we should not do. As I mention these things, it should be noted I do not think...
10.14.2021
“Understanding The Feelings/Listening” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E4)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, October 14, 2021 1. Honestly, I could have put all four of these together as they all connect together. 2. If you are lacking in one area, you will likely miss out on being...
09.23.2021
“Being Non-Judgmental” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E3)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, September 23, 2021 1. This is going to be one of the more difficult episodes. 2. When we say being non-judgmental, what do we not mean? a. This does not mean we do not...
09.02.2021
“Putting Yourself in the Shows of Another” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E2)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, September 2, 2021 In the last episode, we looked somewhat at empathy. Today, we examine the idea of putting yourself in the shoes of another. The idea requires us to stop thinking of how we would...
08.12.2021
“A Deeper Look at Empathy” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E1)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, August 12, 2021 In the past, we have briefly covered the topic of empathy. · What is empathy? o It is the capacity of being able to understand or to feel what another person...
04.22.2021
“Mental Health and the Hope of Heaven” (Under the Juniper Tree S13E2)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 22, 2021 When discussing the topic of mental health, there is a question that will sometimes escape us. o What does the future hold? o We are not talking about the immediate future...
04.15.2021
“Introversion and Extraversion and the Work of the Church” (Under the Juniper Tree S13E1)
Host: Andrew Crowe | Released Thursday, April 15, 2021 Introversion and Extraversion and the work of the Church (S13E01) When discussing introverts and extraverts, it is important to discuss the work of the church. One might feel that a certain...
11.26.2020
“Confirmation Bias” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E8)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 8 for Thursday, November 26, 2020 Definition: “the act of interpreting new information, not for the purpose of understanding said info within its natural context, but only to strengthen one’s opinion.” Examples: The Election...
10.22.2020
“The Power of Extraversion” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E7)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 7 for Thursday, October 22, 2020 · Pros o Conversation is typically easy for extroverts. o Doers o Easily express themselves o Better job opportunities. · Cons o Hate Being Alone...
09.10.2020
“The Power of Introversion” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E6)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 6 for Thursday, September 10, 2020 As a culture, we tend to value the extroverted over the introverted. o This is due to what is called “the extroverted ideal.” o It is the idea...
09.03.2020
“Introverts and Extroverts” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E5)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 5 for Thursday, September 3, 2020 · One of the beautiful things about Christianity is the differences we all have and yet we have some much in common. · This episode is going to...
08.27.2020
“Book Review: ‘Beyond Racial Gridlock’ by George Yancey” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E4)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 4 for Thursday, August 27, 2020 Links Order the book Beyond Racial Gridlock by George Yancey. We want to hear from you! Email: [email protected] Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links
08.20.2020
“How Can Christians Show Prejudice?” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E3)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 3 for Thursday, August 20, 2020 When we try to use the Bible to promote prejudice. · False Doctrine Concerning Interracial Marriage Being a Sin. o Deut. 7:3 o Here’s the problem with this...
08.13.2020
“Racism: The Dangers of It” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E2)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 2 for Thursday, August 13, 2020 Prejudice occurs when you place judgment on a person based on prior conclusions you have made in your mind based on knowledge of a few members of the...
08.06.2020
“Racism: The Difficulty of Defining Racism” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E1)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 1 for Thursday, August 6, 2020 Race is a subject which has divided people for far too long. o Despite the claims that racism is a thing of the past, the evidence shows otherwise. o 2015:...
05.21.2020
“COVID-19 and the Infodemic” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E10)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 10 for Thursday, May 21, 2020 · What does the Democratic Party, Republican Party, 5G, or murder hornets have to do with the pandemic? That is the subject of today’s episode. · We...
04.16.2020
“COVID-19 and Worry” Part 3 (Under the Juniper Tree S11E9)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 9 for Thursday, April 16, 2020 Realize We Have Enough to Do Today o Mat 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient...
04.09.2020
“COVID-19 and Worry” Part 2 (Under the Juniper Tree S11E8)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 8 for Thursday, April 9, 2020 Think About Something Else o (8) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things arepure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there...
04.02.2020
“COVID-19 and Worry” Part 1 (Under the Juniper Tree S11E7)
Under the Juniper Tree Season 11, Episode 7 for Thursday, April 2, 2020 Let’s be honest for a moment – for those of us who suffer anxiety there’s a lot going on. · If you pay attention to the numbers (and frankly,...

What's Under the Juniper Tree about?

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Under the Juniper Tree episodes:

“The How and Why of Addiction” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E7)

“What Do We Mean by Substance Abuse?” (S19E6 Under the Juniper Tree)

“Does Venting Really Work?” (S19E5 Under the Juniper Tree)

“Great Peace” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E4)

“Interview with David Dean on ADHD” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E3)

“Myths About ADHD” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E2)

“I Am Proud of You” (Under the Juniper Tree S19E1)

“Answering Arguments Against Mental Illness Part 2” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E6)

“Answering Arguments Against Mental Illness Part 1” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E5)

“The Elusive Pursuit of Normal Part 3” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E4)

“The Elusive Pursuit of Normal, Part 2” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E3)

“The Elusive Pursuit of ‘Normal'” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E2)

“Should We Remove Religion From the Subject of Cruelty?” (Under the Juniper Tree S18E1)

“Why Do We Often Not Show Certain Emotions?” (Under the Juniper Tree S17E3)

“God Shows Emotion” (Under the Juniper Tree S17E2)

“Normative Male Alexithymia (Part 2)” (Under the Juniper Tree S17E1)

“An Interview with Don Blackwell” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E5)

Male Normative Alexithymia: A Definition (Under the Juniper Tree S16E4)

“An Interview with Nathan Franson” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E3)

“Why Are So Many People Rude Online?” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E2)

“Introduction to Season 16” (Under the Juniper Tree S16E1)

“Selfcare: Including Proper Nutrition” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E9)

“Self-Care: Eating Meals at Regular Times”(Under the Juniper Tree S15E8)

“We Deserve Rest” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E7)

“The Importance of Proper Rest / Sleep” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E6)

“Taking the Time to Disconnect” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E5)

“What Can We Learn from Mark 6:31?” Part 2 (Under the Juniper Tree S15E4)

“What Can We Learn from Mark 6:31?” Part 1 (Under the Juniper Tree S15E3)

“Biblical Examples of Self-Care” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E2)

“Self-Care: Why Do We Need This Discussion?” (Under the Juniper Tree S15E1)

“Empathy Do’s” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E6)

“Empathy Don’ts” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E5)

“Understanding The Feelings/Listening” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E4)

“Being Non-Judgmental” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E3)

“Putting Yourself in the Shows of Another” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E2)

“A Deeper Look at Empathy” (Under the Juniper Tree S14E1)

“Mental Health and the Hope of Heaven” (Under the Juniper Tree S13E2)

“Introversion and Extraversion and the Work of the Church” (Under the Juniper Tree S13E1)

“Confirmation Bias” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E8)

“The Power of Extraversion” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E7)

“The Power of Introversion” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E6)

“Introverts and Extroverts” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E5)

“Book Review: ‘Beyond Racial Gridlock’ by George Yancey” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E4)

“How Can Christians Show Prejudice?” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E3)

“Racism: The Dangers of It” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E2)

“Racism: The Difficulty of Defining Racism” (Under the Juniper Tree S12E1)

“COVID-19 and the Infodemic” (Under the Juniper Tree S11E10)

“COVID-19 and Worry” Part 3 (Under the Juniper Tree S11E9)

“COVID-19 and Worry” Part 2 (Under the Juniper Tree S11E8)

“COVID-19 and Worry” Part 1 (Under the Juniper Tree S11E7)

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