The Unexpected Podcast

Episode 30 - Don't Worry, Dummy - Be Happy

We can't believe we made it to our thirtieth episode, especially considering there was a time in our lives when we didn't expect to make it to our thirtieth birthdays.
In this episode, we discuss the choice and the obligation to be happy even during the most difficult of times.

Episode 29 - The Best of Times, the Worst of Times

Good times and bad times often exist side by side.
It's happening in our lives and our society. It also happens to be a biblical occurrence.
"Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, And His glory will be seen upon you." Isaiah 60:1-2
"Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." Colossians 2:8

Episode 28 - Don’t Take My Word for It

In this episode, we discuss a peculiar phenomenon that has surfaced in today's culture. It seems that leaders and organizations are unwilling to entertain any inquiries into their credibility. There is a prevailing attitude that dismisses anyone who raises questions about the data or the so-called "expertise" of certain power structures.
Leaders in science and other fields used to say things like, “Don’t take my word for it. Research it for yourself.” This is no longer the case.
“He who answers a matter before he hears it, It is folly and shame to him.” Proverbs 18:13 NKJV

Episode 27 - Men, Women, and Crazy Times

The world is going crazy, and so are we. 😝 Our family is still navigating the situation with Lee’s severe pain. We are exhausted, and it shows in this episode. But we are committed to releasing one episode per week, so here is the latest, where we discuss the roles of men and women in society and other juicy topics. 😂
 

Episode 26 - Are You Ignoring the Holy Spirit?

Many Christians have a tendency to ignore the third person of the Trinity, ourselves included. But the Holy Spirit is who Jesus promised to send to all His disciples to teach us, to comfort us, to guide us, and to transform us.
“These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14:25

Episode 25 - Adrianne Cockerham

Our friend Adrianne stopped by the studio for an unexpected conversation. We call that a brave move.
Topics discussed include being present in the moment, dealing with anxiety, leaning on Jesus no matter the circumstances, and more.

Episode 24 - The Rant Episode, Part 1

By implication, the title of this week's episode indicates we might rant again on the next episode, but that remains to be seen.
This week's episode was recorded at the end of an awful day, but it is sometimes during the dreadful days that we grow the most. And sometimes, we just rant a lot, too.

Episode 23 - What Was I Thinking?

Have you ever looked back on a previous decision and asked yourself, "What in the world was I thinking?" We sure have. And you probably have, too.
Quotes from this episode:
"After the funeral, when he saw her preparing to go away, he was seized with an unreasoning dread of being left alone on the farm; and before he knew what he was doing he had asked her to stay there with him. He had often thought since that it would not have happened if his mother had died in spring instead of winter." - from Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
"There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death." - Proverbs 16:25
"Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good; haste makes mistakes. " - Proverbs 19:2

Episode 22 - Dealing with Difficult People

The title of this week's episode is self-explanatory, but please consider our acknowledgment that we can also be difficult. Solutions to relationship challenges are sometimes simple but often very complex.

Episode 21 - Slip Sliding Away

Humans tend to fall into extremes, which is a surefire way to avoid having to think for themselves.
Quotes from the show: "There are two ways to slide easily through life; to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking" - Alfred Korzybski
“But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” - Hebrews 5:14 NKJV
“The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the peoples of no effect.” -Psalms 33:10 NKJV