It's Not Just A Hat Rack

My friend Terrance Alfaro posted a Facebook Live about the backlash he received on his Facebook page simply for posting a news article about Brittney Griner's release. Most of it came from Christians. His video rocked me so I invited him onto the 'cast to share more.

Watch his video here.

This episode went BONKERS in 2020 when the podcast was called TECKtalks. 

While we were trying to sell our house, I set my backyard on fire. It was completely unintentional, but there was a valuable lesson to be learned.

Humans have up to 70,000 thoughts per day -- and most of them are negative. 

In this episode, we discuss:

• Psychology behind negative thinking
• Personal stories of changing my mindset
• Six methods to beat these repetitive, automatic negative thoughts

REFERENCES:
Episode: THOUGHTS | Toxic Thinking, Irrational Fear & Both Times I Thought I Had Cancer

This episode is going to step on some toes -- and excuses will abound! But if you want results in your life, follow these not-so-obvious secrets. 

In this episode, we'll discuss:

• My parent's lifelong struggle to wake me up
• What mornings used to look like as a young parent
• Step-by-step guide to train your mind and body to wake up early SO THAT you can control your mornings.
• How controlling your mornings give you the power to change your life

REFERENCES:
The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

Humans were designed for relationship. We can communicate with anyone in the world whenever we want -- but we're lonelier then ever before. Why is that?

• How we became so lonely
• Loneliness literally kills our bodies
• Tactical practices
• 6 ways to connect with others
• 5 ways to go deeper in your relationships

Debt is so normal today, but our bodies are sounding the alarm.

In this episode, we'll dive into:

• History lesson on how debt was normalized
• Debt changes your biology via stress
• Credit card points and miles are predatory
• How I paid off $100,000 in debt

Resources:
Ramsey Solutions

One thing I’ve noticed as I mature into adulthood is that things that seemed completely mysterious to me in my early-20s start to make a little more sense. 

• Ten pieces of advice
• Bonus tip from one of my favorite comedy movies -- The Switch

Welcome to the first episode under the new name! 

In today's episode, we talk about:

• What is truth? 
• Greek and Hebrew meaning of Truth
• Definition of "my truth"
• Real Truth
• What all this is even important

References:
Episode: How Jesus Saved Me

Your thoughts have the power to change your environment -- even your body. 

In this episode, we talk about:

• When I thought I had throat cancer
• When I thought I had bone cancer
• How your mind changes your DNA
• A sad attempt to explain science

There is a trendy new word we are hearing about in the Church -- Deconstruction. 

Today, we sit down with Pastor Chris Williams to discuss:

• What is deconstruction?
• Why is it so popular?
• Healthy vs unhealthy deconstruction
• Is there any sincerity in it?
• What can we do to encourage Spirit-led, biblical understanding of Scripture?

References:
BOOK | I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist by Norman L Geisler
BOOK | Faith & Doubt by John Ortberg
BOOK | The Apologetics Study Bible
PODCAST | The Alisa Childers Podcast
PODCAST | Cooperstuff with John Cooper
PODCAST | Got Questions Podcast

Welcome to our newest segment -- CAREER CORNER. 

Today, we begin with some proven methods to make new friends in a crowded room. Whether you're at a networking event, a friends party where you know very few, or at an event for the first time -- these are the tools you need to turn strangers into friends. 

References:
INTERVIEW | Human Resources Experts, Colette Pavelle and Witney Rightler, on How We Stand Out Among the Upcoming COVID-19 Hiring Boom

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This is by far one of the most downloaded episodes of TECKtalks.

This was originally recorded in April 2020 -- right as the world went into lockdown.

Almost two years later, this episode has been remastered for easier listening and features a brand new music bed. Enjoy!

If you know someone who needs encouragement or a boost of faith, please consider sharing this episode with them. 

It's been a long time since our last episode! Thank you being so patient as we relaunch TECKtalks with a renewed vision. 

Today, we talk about a concept that runs counter to everything around us -- slow down to speed up.  

We cover:

• The difference between two specific world views we find ourselves in.
• Why should we slow down and what do we do in this state of deceleration?
• My personal experience slowing down and how it got us where we are today.
• How to course correct.

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On August 20, 2021, I lost a friend in a tragic motorcycle accident. Not only did I lose a friend -- a wife lost her husband, a son lost his Dad, a Dad lost his son and everyone that knew Chris lost a great friend. 

And although I only knew Chris about six months, his death taught me more about friendship than I could imagine. 

We can all learn a lesson from Chris. Enjoy this episode!

On our first ever Q&A episode, we answer all of your questions -- funny and serious! This was so much fun.

References
Episode: My Testimony, Luke 22 & What I Learned From Complete Brokenness
Episode: Wisdom vs Knowledge, Education's Expiration Date & How Your Friends Define You
Episode: BOOKS THAT CHANGED ME | The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod
Episode: BOOKS THAT CHANGED ME | The Third Option: Hope For A Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson
Video: Spirit Lead Me by Influence Music & Michael Ketterer

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Pandering politicians. Pronouns in your social media profile. "Holier than thou" postings.

Although the phrase virtue signaling is fairly new, the actions have been around for along time. 

In this episode, we cover:

• What is virtue signaling?
• Why do we fall into it's trap?
• Evaluating your motivations
• 4-step process to move closer towards true virtue
• How communities actually change

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"Three things will last forever -- faith, hope, and love."
1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

Did you know there are different kinds of hope? In this episode, we cover:

• God's first command
• Three different types of hope
• What happens when we get them out of order
• Where our ultimate hope should reside
• Biblical restoration versus annihilation
• Heaven is not your eternal home

References:
Episode: My Testimony, Luke 22 & What I Learned From Complete Brokenness
Book: All Things New by John Eldredge

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After Rachel Hollis found herself in serious hot water over a TikTok video, her attempt at an apology shows us why the movement she built was ultimately doomed to fail. 
In this episode, we cover:

• What happened
• The actual need to apologize
• A culture that lacks empathy
• Exemplifying yourself at the cost of another
• How this incident can be used for positive self-reflection
• I actually fell short in this recording
• What to do now

RELEVANT Magazine article referenced in this episode.

On this next installment of Books That Changed Me, we're talking through The Third Option by Miles McPherson. In this episode we discuss:

• Racial unrest in 2020
• How I found the book
• Why books like How to Be an Antiracist and White Fragility do not work
• What exactly is the "third option?"
• What makes this book different than others about race relations?

Past Episodes:

• George Floyd, Peace Among Violence & Christians Responding to Injustice
• Response to the Candace Owens Video on George Floyd 
• INTERVIEW | Ashleigh Douglas, Founder of Progress Over Power, On Demonstrating Love During a Historic Era of Division

Human Trafficking Resources:
The A21 Campaign
Operation Underground Railroad

Pick up your copy of The Third Option!

Continuing our new segment, Conspiracy Series, we dive into one of the most popular yet controversial conspiracies in our culture today -- the QAnon Movement.

In this episode, we cover:

• The difference between Q and QAnon
• Absolute truth versus relative truth
• The infiltration and spread of QAnon within the Church
• Social media fascination
• Where QAnon falls apart
• My personal experience going down the "rabbit hole"
• God's rescue plan and my repentance 

Before listening to this episode, we highly recommend taking in Episode 1 of the series.

Resources:
Article: Why Is It so Hard to Reach the Christian Conspiracy Theorist? by David French
Book: Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Heidt & Greg Lukianoff