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Cindy Esliger addresses navigating life authentically in this episode. Being unapologetically ourselves is difficult when we crave acceptance and learn to conform or apologize for our natural selves. But living life being dimmed down by social expectations doesn’t allow us to live free from the weight of the other’s opinions. So just how do we start to live unapologetically? 

There is often negative backlash surrounding those who live unapologetically. Labels like “selfish” or “arrogant” get applied. While it is important that authenticity co-exist with respect for others, that’s not the same as trying to please everyone and tamping down our self-expression to suit everyone’s needs but our own. Cindy states five ways that being ourselves improves our lives: 1. We get braver, 2. We live according to our own rules, 3. We realize how toxic people can be, 4. We’re no longer trying to impress everyone, and 5. It becomes harder for people to bring us down.

Real satisfaction comes from impressing our toughest critics: ourselves. When we live authentically, we are empowered to care less about the opinions of others. Cindy offers a four-step process for becoming unapologetically ourselves: 1. Embrace the real us, 2. Stop apologizing for who we are, 3. Set healthy limits, and 4. Tackle our fears. She explores each step in detail and explains the power of boundaries, communication, and honing the art of respectful confidence. Join Cindy to learn how to be unapologetically individual.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• Guide to Being Unapologetically You
• Astronomic Audio
• Confidence Collective

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Welcome! We’re in our Reconstructing Faith Series and today’s topic is What’s the Community You Really Need?

Verse

Romans 12:2; Proverbs 18:1-2; Proverbs 4:23; Hebrews 10:24-25

Question

God, what's something you want to talk with me about when it comes to the community that I want and need? 

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In today's episode we talk about who we should be like and we should be like Jesus, our one and only example to follow. You are either becoming more and more like Jesus everyday or you are becoming less like him, there really is no neutral position. 

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We all have different ways of presenting ourselves in different situations. We might talk or act differently at work than we do around family and friends. It’s called code-switching.  

But for people of diverse backgrounds, constantly changing who you are to fit in with a certain work culture takes an exhausting toll.  

Dwayne Good is the founder of Aboriginal-owned travel company, InTravel Group. He’ll explain why the subtle codes we sometimes have to live by at work are out-dated. And how to create a workplace where employees don’t need to switch.  

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In this episode, we revisit the old topic of conformity.  We will that people are conforming to the culture around them as well as see how the culture is pressuring people to conform or face punishment. 

We will do this by visiting two articles with the first showing the stats of the rise of LGBT in both the millennial and Gen z groups.  we will ask the question of why would this be.

we will then visit a stranger article about a bookstore that is suing the city that they are in because they are being forced to conform to things they do not believe. 

After the break, we will look at what the Bible says about conformity and how there is supposed to be diversity, and how we are to be transformed to be like Christ.

Thank you so much for joining us today here at #Christian Straight Talk with Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck as they continue in the 10 Commandments referring from the old testament book of Exodus, Chapter 20 and part 2 of the last commandment "Thou shalt not Covet", as they have an open conversation.

It is difficult to stand against the culture and conformity of the world, in fact it led Jesus to the cross. Believers in Christ are called to not conform to this world but stand apart of the sake of the gospel, and no matter what happens, the Lord will bring them home.

Thank you so much for joining us today here at #Christian Straight Talk with Reverend Ben Cooper and Simon Pinchbeck as they continue in the 10 Commandments referring from the old testament book of Exodus, Chapter 20 and part 2 of the last commandment "Thou shalt not Covet", as they have an open conversation.

Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in Besson’s fantasy comedy drama, “Angel-A”.

Were the infamous Milgram Experiments evidence of obedience, conformity, ideology, or something more sinister about human nature? 

Join us for a deep dive of the shocking ;) research and its many little-known replications. We’ll explore why good people sometimes do bad things, and Tania will recreate the Milgram experiment to see if Brian will follow orders to inflict pain. 

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Co-hosted by Brian Luna and Tania Luna 
Theme music by Barrie Gledden, Kes Loy, and Richard Kimmings

Discussion and analysis of characters and themes in the 1975 film version of Ken Kesey’s book, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”, concerning Randle Patrick McMurphy’s efforts to do easy prison time in a mental institution where he leads other inmates in a series of rebellious acts, culminating in a show-down with the head nurse. 

This week we pick out 5 tracks posted in our #banger-alerts channel on Discord!   

TIMESTAMPS
 
(03:30) - Pandema //

(20:10) - Love Story //

(31:35) - Segmentation Fault //

(40:16) - Amygdala Chorus //

(52:20) - O.D.D. //

(01:04:49) - Heir To The Throne //

LINKS
Enzo Chase - Pandema
Layo & Bushwacka - Love Story
The Algorithm - Segmentation Fault
Monasteries - Amygdala Chorus
生 Conform 死 - O.D.D.
I Am Abomination - Heir To The Throne

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 I talk about the acronym C.L.E.A.R. in this video. How important is it for us to make sure we're thinking about what we're thinking about? It's vital. This speech was for Middle to High School students in South Carolina. 

RENEWING YOUR MIND

“The way we live will inevitably be a reflection of the way we think. True change always begins in our mind…What makes people the way they are – what makes you you – is mainly the way they think.” - John Ortberg

“Becoming the best version of yourself, then, rests on one simple directive: Think great thoughts!” - John Ortberg

“Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God - this is your true and proper worship." Romans 12:1

1. RECEIVE the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT.

“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will [what?] receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38

2. MONITOR your mind.

“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.” Psalm 139:23

3. SET your mind.

“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:2

Takeaway:

MEMORIZE a verse of Scripture.

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

In these incredibly polarized times, have you heard people calling for unity, but know they are actually calling for conformity? In episode 39 I'm reminded of that phrase from the movie "The Princess Bride" where one character says to the other, "you keep saying that word, but I don't think it means what you think it means", or something to that effect...

Unity for some these days means something totally different than what I think it means. Some call for UNITY, but what they are really calling for is for those with whom they disagree to conform. And if they do not conform, well then the non-conformists are the agitators and must be villainized, demonized and destroyed by whatever means possible, because of course, it's their fault for not conforming in the name of "UNITY".

This way of thinking is real Hate and Division...  I revisit the topic of cancel culture a bit as we are seeing it right now to the greatest extent I ever imagined possible. Big tech and big media are hard at work at the behest of their corrupt cronies in powerful positions to make sure those with opposing thoughts and ideas no longer have a platform on which to speak. I really never thought I'd see the day...

In this week's feel good story I recap a story out of San Rafael, Ca where Evelyn Topper lost her wallet while getting coffee with her 12 year old granddaughter. The next day a homeless gentleman by the name of Sean Curry contacted her so he may return that lost wallet. You can hear more about this story, and what Miss Topper's granddaughter did to return the favor by listening to this week's episode or check out this beautiful story from goodnewsnetwork.org right here.

As I do every week, I ask you, “what have you done today to make your life a better life?, what have you done today to make the world a better place?” The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you’ve got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!

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