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NY Times Best-selling author, Neale Donald Walsch, shares his experiences and his conversations with God. His newest, and potentially final book, GodTalk, released just two months before the recording. GodTalk includes more of Walsch's thoughts
Brother-Sister duo, James and Lauren, from the Sorta Kinda Funny Podcast join us for a festive chat focused on leaving the Mormon church. What does the Book of Mormon teach? Why is some if it harmful? What lessons did they learn that led them t
Dr. Bridget Cole Williams, M.D. and career family physician shares her story on how research, data, and facts changed her mind on cannabis and its essential use in medicine. Now, as a published author, speaker, and advocate for cannabis, she he
Our Season 2 Finale is full of laughs, call-backs, recaps and cameos! Plus fantastic conversation and music from Brendan and Gabrielle of Wheatus! The focus of our main discussion is on Modern Dating. It's a far cry from what we witnessed in ye
In this episode we delve into the complexities of the D word: Divorce. Tune in as Matt and returning guests Natalie Duvnjak and Peter Toomey discuss exploring the emotions and personal growth that accompany this life-altering process. Through c
As Season 2 nears its end, we take a temperature from people across the state, country, and globe. Is our hypothesis, that most of us live somewhere left or right of center, accurate? Dozens of interviews recorded at the annual Twins Days Festi
In this compelling episode, we have eye-opening discussions with survivors of various religious cults. Our guests share deeply personal experiences as victims of the misuse of religious texts and promises of a greater life or afterlife. These a
What happens when the Good Book is used with less than good intentions? Join us as we delve into the topic of fear-based Bible teachings and explore ways in which deceptive interpretations of scripture have been utilized to instill fear, manipu
An insightful discussion about what it means to be the best version of YOU. With a wonderful panel of guests who are passionate about personal growth. Their anecdotes, stories and experiences offer relatable insights into the challenges and tri
Join us for a candid conversation about death and grief from the perspective of our co-producer, Porche Brenner, and our returning panelist, Rachel Aidala, who both experienced the devastating loss of a loved one. We're also joined by our good
In this episode, we discuss the flaws in the education system in America from the viewpoint of educators and parents. They share their experiences navigating the system and give insight into how funding, politics, fear, violence, and more impac
A wild episode from the final recording of 2022, on Dec. 28th, Matt's b-day! New faces, returning guests, and special surprises fill an entertaining episode for Season 2. They share their controversial takes on everything from music and films t
Many of us who were raised by more traditional parents grew into adults and witnessed a totally different type of child – the one kicking the back of our seat on the airplane or throwing a public fit with no parental invention. We’ve also seen
A frustrating topic leads to a heated debate: Cancel Culture. What does it look like? Does it really exist or is it a facade? The Right and the Left clash over what's considered canceled and what's simply the public using their voices to hold t
As a perfect follow-up to the previous episode on purity culture, the Going There team takes a road trip to Philadelphia, PA, for a special one-on-one conversation. Matt meets with Erica Smith, the creator of the Purity Culture Dropout program
Especially prevalent in the 1990s and early 2000s, the phenomenon known as purity culture reached a nationwide status and was echoed by the Evangelicals and moral majority. It focused on waiting until marriage to remain 'pure' in God's eyes.
As a culture, we've become addicted to true crime content, whether a podcast, streaming series, or documentary. Can consuming true crime content in heavy doses verge on being irresponsible? What's the difference between a docuseries and a drama
Between the 24 hour news cycle, doom scrolling, and the presence of disinformation, it's hard not to spiral. But burying your head in the sand is not a viable option. How do we keep the balance? This informative discussion features veteran jour
What happens when TV Shows, Movies, and art fall out of grace with our culture because of themes, characters and language being deemed as offensive? What makes a film or show controversial and what enables it to be redeemed? Are there objective
What is behind the "War on Christmas?" Where did it come from, and it is even a reality? In the eyes of conservative Christians, Christmas became a target in the as our culture has evolved to be more inclusive of other religions and holiday pra
On June 24, 2022, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that affirmed the constitutional right to abortion. Over decades, research has demonstrated that abortion bans most severely impact people i
Join Matt and Lindsay as they chat with Kate aka The Girl with A Microphone about how it feels to stand up for those who are targeted and how overnight-internet-celebrity has two very different sides of an important coin.Social justice isn't n
Organized religion has been around for thousands of years. Christianity has defined its practices on loving thy neighbor and treating others with kindness... but there is a dark side that only some are brave enough to speak out about. Ostracize
The body positivity movement of late is in stark contrast to what most of us grew up with, including body negativity, fat shaming, and diet culture. We're joined by a health coach, weight-loss cult trauma survivor, and body positivity advocate
The panel discusses our short attention spans with caring for devastating events and loss. Gun violence, Covid, Ukraine, hurricanes, and the list goes on. Hashtags trend for a few days and then we, as a society move on. Leaving behind only our
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