Two Steps Ahead Podcast

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Faith, discipline, and higher standards.

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Two Steps Ahead Podcast is a motivational talk show built around character, faith, discipline, and everyday resilience. Recent episodes move from compassion fatigue and comfort zones to Easter, freedom, classroom religion debates, and moral lessons drawn from public events.

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About Two Steps Ahead Podcast

Two Steps Ahead Podcast is a long-running motivational talk show centered on passion, discipline, faith, and personal standards. It favors direct address and steady repetition. The show’s recent run covers compassion fatigue, Easter, invisible barriers, becoming a better version of oneself, freedom, moral character, the Ten Commandments in classrooms, and reflections on Ocean Gate and the Titan. Its core interest is not quick productivity. It is character. Episodes tend to begin with a familiar scene or question, then widen into a lesson about responsibility, courage, self-control, or spiritual grounding. A conversation about compassion fatigue distinguishes sudden emotional numbness from the slower grind of burnout, using teachers, health care workers, first responders, counselors, coaches, mentors, parents, and caregivers as examples. Another episode turns Easter away from eggs and seasonal habit toward sacrifice, healing, and Christian faith. Self-improvement episodes work through comfort zones, adult education, career change, motivation, standards, and the frustration of knowing what should be done but not feeling like doing it. The freedom episode treats liberty as a test of discipline rather than permission without consequence. It talks about money, health, addiction, social media, entertainment, truth-telling, tolerance, and the responsibility not to bury oneself under one’s own choices. The classroom episode places the Ten Commandments inside a public-school controversy and connects it to mind, body, soul, and public moral debate. The show also pulls from public events, such as the Titan submersible story, to question social-media certainty and reflect on risk, aftermath, and meaning. The pacing is conversational and sometimes circular. Points are stated, restated, and pushed again until they feel more like exhortation than analysis. That makes the show best suited to listeners who want encouragement with a firm moral frame, not detached commentary. Christian language is prominent. So is a recurring belief that people should stop drifting with the day’s opinions and choose a clearer code. Two Steps Ahead Podcast stands apart from softer wellness shows by tying self-help to conviction, faith, and the everyday demand to act better when comfort, fear, fatigue, or habit would make that easier to avoid.

Made for: For listeners who like motivational monologues with Christian reflection, moral clarity, and practical examples from work, family, school, and public life. It especially suits people drawn to self-improvement framed around discipline, responsibility, and faith.

What sets it apart: The show connects personal growth topics to Christian belief, civic questions, education controversies, and public events without separating mindset from moral character. Its plainspoken repetition gives the episodes the feel of encouragement, sermon, and personal challenge at once.

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The Two Steps Ahead Podcast focuses on six areas of life: Passion, Greatness, Success, Motivation, Inspiration, and Mindset. These six areas are key to raising our standards in life and bringing out our inner greatness. Then we will be able to take our passion, make it happen, and let ourselves be great. Join us for the conversation.

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This is the pep talk that can pivot from compassion fatigue to Easter faith without changing its stride.

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  • someone to distinguish compassion fatigue from burnout before urging you to set a boundary
  • self-improvement framed as standards beating feelings, not beating everyone else
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Ep 246 - The Cross & The Crown: The True Meaning of EasterApr 5, 2026

A plainspoken Easter reflection ties commercialization, suffering, and the cross into a direct Christian meditation.

Two Steps Ahead Podcast closes the Easter season by setting it beside Ramadan and Passover, then asking what lingers once a holy period is over.

Ep 244 - Breaking the Invisible Barriers to Your Best LifeMar 18, 2026

A remembered baseball pitcher opens a plainspoken reflection on comfort, fear, and routines that can keep ambition parked.

Two Steps Ahead Podcast uses the memory of a middle-school-age baseball player to frame a broader point about how adult life can quietly narrow.

Ep 242 - The Real Test of Freedom: Character Under ChoiceMar 4, 2026

Freedom matters most when choice is joined to self-control and the courage to act rightly.

Freedom is framed here as more than permission to do as one likes. Son Edam starts with familiar signs of choice: wearing what feels right, traveling, creating, marrying, and living outside a desk-bound routine.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Ep 218 - Cultivating A Joyful Life & Top Guitar Riffs of All Time

    ·59m
  2. 2

    Ep 245 - Special Guest Terry Anzaldo: Faith, Family, and Commitment

    ·2h 1m
  3. 3

    Ep 244 - Breaking the Invisible Barriers to Your Best Life

    ·57m
  4. 4

    Ep 243 - Become the Best Version of Yourself (Most People Never Do This)

    ·1h
  5. 5

    Ep 197 - Is Mental Illness Real or Just a Big Lie?

    ·1h
  6. 6

    Ep 196 - Does A Loving God Send People to Hell?

    ·1h
  7. 7

    Ep 195 - Embracing the Golden Rule in Everyday Life

    ·59m
  8. 8

    Ep 194- Ban TikTok & Its Harmful Effects On Young People

    ·58m
  9. 9

    Ep 193 - Enlightened Minds: Unpacking the Value of Education

    ·59m
  10. 10

    Ep 192 - Self-Doubt is the Biggest Dream Killer in People

    ·59m
  11. 11

    Ep 191 - Parents & Education: A Winning Combo & The Gratitude Owed to Veterans

    ·59m
  12. 12

    Ep 190 - What Is True Love

    ·59m
  13. 13

    Ep 233 - Protecting Our Future: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Laws

    ·1h
  14. 14

    Ep 242 - The Real Test of Freedom: Character Under Choice

    ·57m
  15. 15

    Ep 241 - Nicki Minaj, Christians and Culture

    ·59m
  16. 16

    Ep 240 - A New Way to Think: The Power of a Renewed Mind

    ·59m
  17. 17

    Ep 239 - Looking Back to the Road Ahead in the New Year

    ·59m
  18. 18

    Ep 238 - AI Chatbots & the Dangers Parents Never See Coming

    ·59m
  19. 19

    Ep 237 - The Power of Gratitude

    ·59m
  20. 20

    Ep 236 - Breaking The Chains of Addiction: Freedom Rooted in Christ

    ·1h
  21. 21

    Ep 235 - More Than Politics: Jesus, Charlie Kirk and the Promise of Heaven

    ·1h
  22. 22

    Ep 234 - Children Under Siege: Parents Need to Step Up

    ·1h 1m
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    Ep 232 - From Greatness to Grace: Lessons Learned from the Faith of Hulk Hogan and Toby Keith

    ·1h 2m
  24. 24

    Ep 231 - Growing Up in Church, Gaining Confidence in Salvation, and Reclaiming the Mission of Soul-Winning

    ·59m
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    Ep 230 - The Laws We Live By & The Lives We Welcome

    ·59m
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    Ep 229 - Why Compassion Doesn't Mean Agreement

    ·59m
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    Ep 230 - "The Laws We Live By, The Lives We Welcome"

    ·59m
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    Ep 228 - Pay Some Respect to Women's Sports

    ·59m
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    Ep 227 - Crossing the Line: The True Cost of Hazing

    ·59m
  30. 30

    Ep 226 - The Journey to a Better You!

    ·59m
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    Ep 224 - Beyond the Tears: Finding Our Way Past Grief

    ·1h
  32. 32

    Ep 223 - Raising the Grade: Improving Education Standards

    ·59m
  33. 33

    Ep 222 - Beyond the Darkness - A Conversation About Suicide

    ·1h
  34. 34

    Ep 221 - Failing Grades: Why Education Needs a Revolution

    ·1h
  35. 35

    Ep 220 - MLB 2025: Diamonds & Duds

    ·55m
  36. 36

    Ep 219 - Life Lessons From The Tik Tok Ban

    ·1h
  37. 37

    Ep 246 - The Cross & The Crown: The True Meaning of Easter

    ·59m
  38. 38

    Ep 217 - John Wooden: The Pyramid of Success

    ·58m
  39. 39

    Ep 216 - The Spirit of Christmas: Beyond the Gifts

    ·59m
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    Ep 215 - The Wide & Wacky World of Sports

    ·1h
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    Ep 214 - Election Fallout: Social Media’s Delusion Bubble

    ·59m
  42. 42

    Ep 213 - After The Vote: Irrational Fears & Massive Meltdowns

    ·59m
  43. 43

    Ep 212 - The Dangers of AI Created Deepfakes & Their Impact on Society

    ·58m
  44. 44

    Ep 211 - Racism in Sports from Jackie Robinson to the WNBA

    ·59m
  45. 45

    Ep 210 - Successful People Accept Responsibility

    ·1h
  46. 46

    Ep 209 - Teacher Burnout: Back to School Blues

    ·1h
  47. 47

    Ep 208 -Communication Matters So Speak Like A Champion

    ·59m
  48. 48

    Ep 207 - Mindset Matters So Think Like a Champion

    ·1h
  49. 49

    Ep 206 - Special Guest Daven Eidem: Making Your Passion Happen

    ·59m
  50. 50

    Ep 205 - The Dysphoria Diaries: Chloe Cole & Men Competing in Women’s Sports

    ·1h
  51. 51

    Ep 204 - Trump Assassination Attempt & The Anatomy of Hate

    ·58m
  52. 52

    Ep 203 - Aubreigh Wyatt: Bullied to Death

    ·59m
  53. 53

    Ep 202 - Special Guest Monique Ornelas: Your Past Doesn’t Define You!

    ·57m
  54. 54

    Ep 201 - Growing Up in the Crossfire: Kids, Guns, Drugs, & Education

    ·58m
  55. 55

    Ep 199 -Confronting Discrimination, COVID Myths, and Anger Management

    ·57m
  56. 56

    Ep 198 - Butker, Blockout 2024 & Graduation Walkouts

    ·58m
  57. 57

    Ep 189 - Unveiling Identity: Navigating Social Media, Activism, and Religion

    ·59m
  58. 58

    Ep 188 - Homelessness Amongst Veterans is Growing: What Can Be Done?

    ·59m
  59. 59

    Ep 187 - Pet Psychics, Pot Psychosis & Lesbian Parenting

    ·1h
  60. 60

    Ep 186 - Climate Change, DEI Racism & Congressional Pay Raise

    ·59m
  61. 61

    Ep 185 - A Second Chance Life: Epstein List & Steve Sarkisian

    ·59m
  62. 62

    Ep 184 - Enjoying a Festive Holiday While Avoiding the Stress!

    ·58m
  63. 63

    Ep 183 - The CFP Committee’s Tarnished Reputation, Plus the Pledge of Allegiance Girl.

    ·58m
  64. 64

    Ep 182 - Does God Exist?

    ·59m
  65. 65

    Ep 181 - Matthew Perry: Lessons Learned from His Addiction

    ·59m
  66. 66

    Ep 180 - Does God Care Who Wins or Loses A Ball Game?

    ·58m
  67. 67

    Ep 179 - How We Can Find Peace in a World of Suffering

    ·59m
  68. 68

    Ep 178 - Teachers & OnlyFans: From Educator to Temptress

    ·59m
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    Ep 177 - What is the Meaning of True Friendship

    ·59m
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    Ep 176 - Buffett & Harwell & the Blueprint of Success for Life

    ·59m
  71. 71

    Ep 175 - The Hedonistic Desire to Attend Burning Man

    ·1h
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    Ep 174 - The New Lockdowns & Mandates & Jabs Oh My!

    ·58m
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    Ep 173 - The Unacceptable Behavior of Bullies and Peer Pressure

    ·59m
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    Ep 172 - Managing the Back to School Chaos

    ·59m
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    Ep 171 - The Struggles of Dealing with Mental Health Issues

    ·59m
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    Ep 170 - The Truth Is Out There: The Legacy of Sinead, UFOs, & Yankees

    ·59m
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    Ep 169 - Sounds of Freedom: The Reality of Human Trafficking

    ·59m
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    Ep 168 - The Benefits of Being Grateful and Creating Good Memories

    ·57m
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    Ep 166 - Faith & Sports: The Success of the Oklahoma Sooners Softball Team

    ·55m
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    Ep 165 - Do You Have The Obsession To Take Your Passion & Make It Happen?

    ·58m
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    Ep 163 - Rock & Roll HOF Inductees Plus Outrageous Break Up Tactics

    ·59m
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    Ep 162 - Do You Spend More Time Chasing Your Demons or Pursing Your Dreams?

    ·59m
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    Ep 161 - Are You Taking On the Responsibility To Invest in Yourself?

    ·1h
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    Ep 160 - Tik Tok, Trans & Temptation: The Search for Love & Acceptance

    ·1h
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    Ep 159 - Budweiser: REAL Men of Genius or Woke Goes Broke?

    ·59m
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    Ep 158 - As Hate & Violence Grow: Society Needs a Serious Chill Pill!

    ·59m
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    Ep 157 - In the March Madness of Your Life Achieve Your Shining Moments

    ·59m
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    Ep 156 - Loving Your Enemies When Society Is Obsessed With Hate

    ·59m
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    Ep 155 - The Escalation of Violence Between Students & Teachers

    ·59m
  90. 90

    Ep 154 - Women Face Higher Rates of Suicide & Depression Than Men

    ·1h
  91. 91

    Ep 153 - Special Guest Lt. Cliff Slike - The Life of an American Soldier

    ·1h 12m
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    Ep 152 - Don’t Let The Hecklers in Life Distract You From Your Dreams

    ·59m
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    Ep 151 - Education in America: Parental Rights & Responsibilities

    ·1h
  94. 94

    Ep 150 - A True Hero Always Puts Other People First

    ·1h
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    Ep 149 The Pink Tax Gender Dysphoric Confusion

    ·1h
  96. 96

    Ep 148 Special Guest Josterio: World Cup - Messi, Morocco & Mbappe

    ·1h
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    Ep 164 - The Systemic Problem with Education & Questions To Ask Your Crush

    ·1h
  98. 98

    Ep 167 - What Happened to the People on the Sub After It Imploded?

    The host discusses the Ocean Gate submarine implosion, offering unique perspectives on the event and its aftermath, and also mentions a 1965 Paul Harvey broadcast predicting modern society.

    ·59m
  99. 99

    Ep 200 - Sacred Balance: Ten Commandments & the Classroom

    In this 200th episode, the host discusses the controversy over Louisiana's law requiring public school classrooms to post the Ten Commandments.

    ·1h
  100. 100

    Ep 225 - Built from Within: The Foundation Of Moral Character

    The host discusses the decline of moral conviction in society and explores what it means to have good moral character.

    ·1h
  101. 101

    Ep 247 - When Caring Hurts: The Hidden Cost of Compassion Fatigue

    Hidden gem

    This episode explores compassion fatigue, the deep exhaustion and indifference that can result from constant caring, and offers insights for those experiencing it.

    Apr 11, 2026·59m·2 clips
  102. 102

    Ep 246 - The Cross & The Crown: The True Meaning of Easter

    Hidden gem

    The host reflects on the end of holy seasons and questions what listeners learned, discussing the balance between religious practice and commercialization.

    Apr 5, 2026·59m·2 clips
  103. 103

    Ep 245 - Special Guest Terry Anzaldo: Faith, Family, and Commitment

    Mar 29, 2026·2h 1m
  104. 104

    Ep 244 - Breaking the Invisible Barriers to Your Best Life

    Hidden gem

    Son Edam discusses breaking invisible barriers by reflecting on a childhood baseball experience with a pitcher who threw curveballs.

    Mar 18, 2026·57m·2 clips
  105. 105

    Ep 243 - Become the Best Version of Yourself (Most People Never Do This)

    Hidden gem

    Son Edam discusses the concept of becoming the best version of yourself by focusing on personal improvement rather than comparing to others.

    Mar 10, 2026·1h·2 clips
  106. 106

    Ep 242 - The Real Test of Freedom: Character Under Choice

    Hidden gem

    Exploring the meaning of freedom through street interviews and discussing how character is tested when we have choices.

    Mar 4, 2026·57m·2 clips
  107. 107

    Ep 241 - Nicki Minaj, Christians and Culture

    Nicki Minaj’s “Any Christian who votes Democrat again is a fool” statement frames Sonita’s solo commentary on faith and U.S.

    Feb 4, 2026·59m·2 clips
  108. 108

    Ep 240 - A New Way to Think: The Power of a Renewed Mind

    Son Eatham opens with the reported New Year's 2026 Brooklyn Bridge fireworks hoax, where thousands allegedly gathered after a social-media post.

    Jan 17, 2026·59m·2 clips
  109. 109

    Ep 239 - Looking Back to the Road Ahead in the New Year

    Son Edom frames the new year around 86,400 seconds a day and the milestones and losses of his past year.

    Dec 20, 2025·59m·2 clips
  110. 110

    Ep 238 - AI Chatbots & the Dangers Parents Never See Coming

    Dec 3, 2025·59m
  111. 111

    Ep 237 - The Power of Gratitude

    Nov 22, 2025·59m
  112. 112

    Ep 236 - Breaking The Chains of Addiction: Freedom Rooted in Christ

    Oct 5, 2025·1h
  113. 113

    Ep 235 - More Than Politics: Jesus, Charlie Kirk and the Promise of Heaven

    Sep 21, 2025·1h
  114. 114

    Ep 233 - Protecting Our Future: Protecting Our Kids from Harmful Laws

    Sep 1, 2025·1h
  115. 115

    Ep 234 - Children Under Siege: Parents Need to Step Up

    Sep 1, 2025·1h 1m
  116. 116

    Ep 232 - From Greatness to Grace: Lessons Learned from the Faith of Hulk Hogan and Toby Keith

    Aug 15, 2025·1h 2m
  117. 117

    Ep 231 - Growing Up in Church, Gaining Confidence in Salvation, and Reclaiming the Mission of Soul-Winning

    Jul 17, 2025·59m
  118. 118

    Ep 229 - Why Compassion Doesn't Mean Agreement

    Jul 15, 2025·59m
  119. 119

    Ep 230 - The Laws We Live By & The Lives We Welcome

    Jul 15, 2025·59m
  120. 120

    Ep 230 - "The Laws We Live By, The Lives We Welcome"

    Jun 25, 2025·59m
  121. 121

    Ep 228 - Pay Some Respect to Women's Sports

    Jun 7, 2025·59m
  122. 122

    Ep 227 - Crossing the Line: The True Cost of Hazing

    May 2, 2025·59m
  123. 123

    Ep 226 - The Journey to a Better You!

    Apr 29, 2025·59m
  124. 124

    Ep 225 - Built from Within: The Foundation Of Moral Character

    Sonny discusses the decline of moral conviction in society and explores what it means to have good moral character.

    Apr 22, 2025·1h
  125. 125

    Ep 224 - Beyond the Tears: Finding Our Way Past Grief

    Mar 26, 2025·1h
  126. 126

    Ep 223 - Raising the Grade: Improving Education Standards

    Mar 17, 2025·59m
  127. 127

    Ep 222 - Beyond the Darkness - A Conversation About Suicide

    Feb 28, 2025·1h
  128. 128

    Ep 221 - Failing Grades: Why Education Needs a Revolution

    Feb 13, 2025·1h
  129. 129

    Ep 220 - MLB 2025: Diamonds & Duds

    Feb 11, 2025·55m
  130. 130

    Ep 219 - Life Lessons From The Tik Tok Ban

    Jan 20, 2025·1h
  131. 131

    Ep 218 - Cultivating A Joyful Life & Top Guitar Riffs of All Time

    Jan 8, 2025·59m
  132. 132

    Ep 217 - John Wooden: The Pyramid of Success

    Jan 4, 2025·58m
  133. 133

    Ep 216 - The Spirit of Christmas: Beyond the Gifts

    Dec 1, 2024·59m
  134. 134

    Ep 215 - The Wide & Wacky World of Sports

    Nov 26, 2024·1h
  135. 135

    Ep 214 - Election Fallout: Social Media’s Delusion Bubble

    Nov 13, 2024·59m
  136. 136

    Ep 213 - After The Vote: Irrational Fears & Massive Meltdowns

    Nov 8, 2024·59m
  137. 137

    Ep 212 - The Dangers of AI Created Deepfakes & Their Impact on Society

    Oct 21, 2024·58m
  138. 138

    Ep 211 - Racism in Sports from Jackie Robinson to the WNBA

    Oct 2, 2024·59m
  139. 139

    Ep 210 - Successful People Accept Responsibility

    Sep 17, 2024·1h
  140. 140

    Ep 209 - Teacher Burnout: Back to School Blues

    Sep 10, 2024·1h
  141. 141

    Ep 208 -Communication Matters So Speak Like A Champion

    Sep 1, 2024·59m
  142. 142

    Ep 207 - Mindset Matters So Think Like a Champion

    Aug 19, 2024·1h
  143. 143

    Ep 206 - Special Guest Daven Eidem: Making Your Passion Happen

    Aug 13, 2024·59m
  144. 144

    Ep 205 - The Dysphoria Diaries: Chloe Cole & Men Competing in Women’s Sports

    Aug 2, 2024·1h
  145. 145

    Ep 204 - Trump Assassination Attempt & The Anatomy of Hate

    Jul 22, 2024·58m
  146. 146

    Ep 203 - Aubreigh Wyatt: Bullied to Death

    Jul 9, 2024·59m
  147. 147

    Ep 202 - Special Guest Monique Ornelas: Your Past Doesn’t Define You!

    Jul 3, 2024·57m
  148. 148

    Ep 201 - Growing Up in the Crossfire: Kids, Guns, Drugs, & Education

    Jul 1, 2024·58m
  149. 149

    Ep 200 - Sacred Balance: Ten Commandments & the Classroom

    In this 200th episode, the host discusses the controversy over Louisiana's law requiring public school classrooms to post the Ten Commandments.

    Jun 21, 2024·1h
  150. 150

    Ep 199 -Confronting Discrimination, COVID Myths, and Anger Management

    Jun 8, 2024·57m