Good Faith Idea Exchange

For this flashback episode went back to when I sat down with Beth Rondeau-Deacon.  Beth has been teaching mathematics for nearly 30 years.  Some of that time was spent teaching prisoners in a maximum security penitentiary.  She wrote a book about these and more incredible experiences, titled, "7 Doors In."  It has been a very successful read, currently optioned to be made into a feature...

Today’s flashback episode is from back in Season One. I sat down with the Owner of Bonvoyage_Babes travel blog, Tatum Skipper.  Tatum amassed an impressive social media presence in a rather short amount of time, with over 30,000 Instagram followers and counting.  She’s been using her growing influence to make a positive difference in people's lives through travel, focusing on helping people o...

Today's flashback episode takes us way back to season one, when I was honored to sit down with Dr. William Unger for a conversation about PTSD and similar trauma.  Dr. Unger works for the Providence VA Health Care System in the Trauma Recovery Service.  He's worked there for 32 years.  He's also a VA consultant and trainer for Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Psychotherapy for PTSD and...

For today's flashback episode, we go back to when  I was joined again by Professor Gobeille of the University of Rhode Island to talk more things physics.  This time we covered nuclear energy.  Is it safe?  Is it dangerous?  If a nuclear power plant were attacked with conventional weapons, would we be safe?  Also, what is radiation?  What is nuclear radiation?  These terms tend to evoke fear...

Today's episode was the final in my three-part series with Rev. Dr. Hall.  This time we got into a rather hot button topic, how the LGBTQ community factors into the Church and how this community is viewed within much of the Christian faith, and the effects these views have had on this community.  Further, we went in pretty deep talking about where the Church really stands today in terms of it...

For today's episode, I am continuing my conversation with Rev. Dr. Hall, and it was interesting to say the least.  We talked more about where the Church fits into today's complex world, Christian ethics and cultural issues, and how it all fits together. I want to reiterate, in no way am I attempting to influence or change one's way of thinking here, but episodes like this are what t...

For today's episode, the podcast is tackling one of the few remaining important, yet sensitive topics we've yet to cover...religion.  And in today's episode we're talking particularly about Christianity and the Bible.  We talked about where the Church fits into today's complex world, Christian ethics and cultural issues, and how it all fits together. I have to say, this in...

For this flashback episode, I sat down with England’s Dr. Fairoz Fayaz.  She is a family physician with over 25 years experience in medicine.  She stepped away from the hospitals to help more people in a direct, boots on ground initiative. Her passion is to help her clients fight against chronic conditions and infections and she’s here to teach us a bit more about than we thought we knew. Find her...

In today's episode, I sat down with Assistant Principal Rich Norris of 360 High School in Providence, RI.  This is more of a look back at when COVID was near its peak and the challenges, changes, and effects it had on our education system through the eyes of a high-ranking, experienced professional. Rich also is very active in the community, with several positive initiatives he continues to m...

This episode was an honest, raw conversation about our two-party system.  At this point, is it doing more harm than good?  We also covered social media and 24-hour cable news networks.  Again, honest talks like this are why I started the podcast.  It's important we can talk to people who don't see eye to eye with us on difficult topics without judgement or rudeness.  There's enough...

Today's episode is a flashback to when I pulled back the veil and talked about why I started this podcast and more importantly, my philosophy behind it.  It's a quick listen.  Give it a few minutes of your time.

For today's episode, I sat down with Michelle Steiner.  Michelle was born with a learning disability called Math Dyscalculia.  It severely impacts her ability to do math, as well as affecting her hand dexterity, and her visual perception.  Many have heard of dyslexia, while few are familiar with this. Michelle's goal is to spread the word about learning disabilities, especially this one...

For today's episode, I sat down with Alyssa Chavez.  Alyssa struggled for years with endometriosis and infertility.  She dealt with intense pain, physically, mentally, and emotionally.  She endured surgeries and countless rounds of IVF.  Eventually, she took those experiences and dug deep into the holistic world.  She began to heal herself naturally.  Today she has her own practice, helping w...

Today's episode concludes my conversation with business leader, motivational speaker, and self-described "serial entrepreneur with ADHD", Jennifer Potter.  Today's focus was about overcoming the chaos in our lives to attain both the personal and professional goals that always seem to be a bit out of reach. Jennifer can be found on Instagram @jen_liveyourbestlife Or simply email...

Today's episode continues my conversation with business leader, motivational speaker, and self-described "serial entrepreneur with ADHD", Jennifer Potter.  We talked about dealing with past trauma no matter how difficult, and understanding our very mortality, a subject many prefer to avoid, in order to better understand ourselves and achieve success and happiness in the present. Jen...

For New Year's Day, please enjoy the conclusion of my two-parter with Prof. Landes.  I strongly recommend you guys listen to this one.  He tackles the rise of social media, algorithms, mass media motives, China’s tech “Great Wall,” the importance of different perspectives, and much more. This episode was tied for the most downloaded of last season and for good reason.

For this special Christmas episode, please enjoy one of the most downloaded interviews from last season.  I sat down with Professor Stephen Landes from the University of Rhode Island to talk about media.  Mass media, social media and other forms of this communication and the effects it has had on our society and culture from both a historical standpoint and in the present.

For today's episode, I sat down with business leader, motivational speaker, and self-described "serial entrepreneur with ADHD", Jennifer Potter.  Jennifer focuses on teaching others not to become a statistic of their environment.   She overcame a difficult childhood and aims to inspire others to become the best version of themselves.  We talk about dealing with trauma and overcoming...

Today's episode deals with fighting against our tendency to want to please others.  Why is it so hard to say no sometimes?  And what do we do if we or someone we know is suffering from burnout?  I sat down with Dr. Puja Aggarwal to talk about this.  Dr. Aggarwal has been on the show before and is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Epileptologist.  She is also a Certified Burnout and Growth Min...

Today's episode deals with fighting against our tendency to want to please others.  Why is it so hard to say no sometimes?  And what do we do if we or someone we know is suffering from burnout?  I sat down with Dr. Puja Aggarwal to talk about this.  Dr. Aggarwal has been on the show before and is a Board-Certified Neurologist and Epileptologist.  She is also a Certified Burnout and Growth Min...

Are you, or anyone you know suffering from severe lower back pain?  If the answer is yes to any of that, you'll want to hear this episode.  I reached out internationally to talk to Colin MacGregor from the U.K.  Colin has over 25 years of experience in the strength and rehabilitation industry and has helped hundreds reduce their chronic lower back pain/sciatica and return to a life of normali...

Are you, or anyone you know suffering from severe lower back pain?  If the answer is yes to any of that, you'll want to hear this episode.  I reached out internationally to talk to Colin MacGregor from the U.K.  Colin has over 25 years of experience in the strength and rehabilitation industry and has helped hundreds reduce their chronic lower back pain/sciatica and return to a life of normali...

Last month, President Biden issued a pardon for marijuana convictions at the federal level.  In the immediate wake of the midterm elections, I felt this a great time to revisit this stunning development and have an honest conversation about it with others who might not see things the same as I.  No doubt this helped to create the environment for such a hotly contested midterm election landscape.

Diversity in casting in movies and television has become quite the hot button topic over the past few years.  The subject has been given new life amid the controversies surrounding the live-action, Little Mermaid movie and the Lord of the Rings series on Amazon.  Today I'm talking with Tyler and DJ about why this has become such a talking point in society lately and share our opinions.

Today's episode is the second and final part of my conversation with Tyler and DJ from the Pours & Pixels Podcast.  We had a very raw, honest conversation about video games in 2022, what games had the greatest impact on the industry over the past 25 years and what trend represents the greatest challenge to players today.