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Ep. 18 - Progressive Christianity with Reverend Tom Gibbons (Part 3) Dec 29, 2021

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Part 3 of 3 of a discussion with Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons. We finish our discussion on mega churches. Then transition into how a church operates financially; how the church uses its revenue to help its members and the community. How "much is too much" with money and losing a church's focus on its mission and faith. Unpleasant parishioners. And then we wrap up the episode by discussing how Tom and the church personally impacted me and my family when I was young.

Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson

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Ep. 17 - Progressive Christianity with Reverend Tom Gibbons (Part 2) Sep 15, 2021

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Part 2 of 3 of a discussion with Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons. Tom discusses the afterlife. An agnostic's chances on getting into Heaven. God's intentions and the role politics plays on the church. Declining church attendance across the country. Life in the church after retirement. And his thoughts on "Mega Churches."

Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson

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Ep. 16 - Progressive Christianity with Reverend Tom Gibbons (Part 1) Apr 07, 2020

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Part 1 of 3. Retired Presbyterian Minister Tom Gibbons sits down to discuss what lead him to a life of faith and fellowship. Tom discusses his professional and educational background, as well as the influence he and the church had on my formative years. Towards the end of the episode we start to explore interpretations of God’s will, and discuss what happens after life ends.

Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson

brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

Ep. 15 - Coming to America - Immigration and Assimilation with Dimitri Diallo Dec 04, 2019

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Dimitri Diallo came to the U.S. from Burkina Faso for university when he was 18. He spoke no English, and knew nobody. Today, he's fluent in english. A United States citizen. And even a homeowner. We sit down to discuss his journey from African college student to US citizen. Assimilating in a new country. Racism. What life was like in his home country. And what America's citizenship process is like. Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

Ep. 14 - Trump, China, 2020, and More - Professor Dr. Michael Tkacik Oct 10, 2019

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Dr. Michael Tkacik is a Professor of Political Science at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. He gave up a lucrative law career to go back to school, get his PhD in Political Science, and move to East Texas to become a professor. He's one of my favorite people on Earth, and an incredible mentor. On this episode, we talk his transition from Law to Academia, Foreign Policy, Trump, China, and a lot more. Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

Ep. 13 - Attorney Sean Hightower - The Right to Remain Silent Sep 18, 2019

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I sit down with criminal defense attorney Sean Hightower to discuss the wild world of criminal defense law. We talk about how Sean got into defense work. How he makes a living. The ethics of defending questionable clients. Exposing crooked cops. Criminal justice and indigent defense reforms. And what to do if you get pulled over with weed in your car. Find Sean Hightower with James and Hightower at www.thegoodlawyer.com Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

Ep. 12 - Jonathan Ward - CEO, Lead Designer - Icon 4x4 Aug 28, 2019

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Holy crap. Do you ever get to sit down with one of your nerd idols? Well, Jonathan Ward is one of mine. And he actually said yes to being on the show. Jonathan is a former child actor (Steel Magnolias, Charles in Charge, Fern Gully...), turned CEO and Lead Designer of Icon 4x4, a design and car restoration company that specializes in reimagining classic SUVs and cars into showcases of craftsmanship and modern performance while maintaining their vintage charm and aesthetic. This episode is so much more than cars and trucks, though. It's a conversation with a true, modern day renassaince man. Acting. Woodworking. Leatherworking. Industrial design. Vintage aesthetics. Philanthropy. Jonathan has does it all. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did.

Visit Icon's website: https://www.icon4x4.com Please Donate to Go Campaign: https://www.gocampaign.org Find Jonathan Ward and some of his work on Instagram: @icon4x4 Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

Have recommendations for a future guest or show topic? Questions? Feedback? Email me at ItNeverHurtstoAskPod@gmail.com Twitter: @podcastchris IG: @ItNeverHurtsToAsk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itneverhurtstoask

Ep. 11 - Samantha Watt - On Death and Etch A Sketch Aug 07, 2019

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This episode is way more fun than it sounds. Former Funeral Director Samantha Watt sits down to discuss her time in the funeral industry. Death.. Traditions. Tragedy. Why does someone become a funeral director? Who does the makeup for a viewing? What's it like driving a hearse? Misconceptions. And plenty more. We then talk about Samantha's savant-like ability to turn a childhood toy, the Etch A Sketch, into works of art, and turning that artistic gift into profit without killing your passion. Find Samantha's Etch A Sketch creations on her Instagram: @EllieBearProductions Facebook: www.facebook.com/Elliebearproductions Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

Ep. 10 - Andrew Landrum - Questions For a Conservative Troll Jul 24, 2019

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Do you have that one friend who always makes politically charged posts? Do they always lead to a shitstorm of rage comments and insults of "cuck," "libtard," and "Dumbocrat?" Andrew Landrum is that friend for me. We've been arguing about politics for years. Finally, I had enough arguing and asked Andy to come on the podcast and let me try to understand what makes him tick. Does he really enjoy simply pushing people's buttons ("triggering the libs"), or is there more to it? We sit down and I try to get to the bottom of it as civilly as possible. Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

Ep. 9 - Julia Beverly - Pimp C‘s Biographer (UGK) Apr 09, 2019

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It's still UGK for life! On this very special episode, I sit down with Julia Beverly during SXSW 2019 to talk all things Pimp C, one half of the pioneer southern rap group UGK. Julia is the author of "Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story" the definitive Pimp C biography. Julia is also the founder of southern hip hop magazine Ozone Magazine. And she is an editor on J. Prince's autobiography "The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince." "Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story" and "The Art & Science of Respect: A Memoir by James Prince" are both available on Amazon. Follow Julia Beverly: Twitter: @juliabeverly IG: juliabeverly Sound Editing: Brittney Richardson brrproductionscctx@gmail.com Theme Song Produced By: Reggie Coby Twitter: @mrc0by Instagram: mrc0by

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