A Couple of Things by Lade Tawak

In this episode, I talk about the tempting view of God as a vending machine that gives us a specific outcome when we do a specific thing or series of things in a specific order. Related episode : S02E145 - What is my purpose, and what is God's will for my life? https://youtu.be/T4B8yT-bXt0 Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro M...

In this episode, I talk about the things I'm realising about language and language learning since learning Dutch. I look at my two native languages: English and Yoruba through the lens of Dutch. I also talk about how I'll know I'm now proficient at speaking Dutch and my current struggles with learning Dutch Related episodes S02E099 - The one where I try to speak Dutch https://youtu.be/dsSeeiVYf7g...

In this episode, I share 4 things that surprised me about the Netherlands. I didn't have any expectations about these things. I just encountered them here. Related episodes S02E134 - Summer is the worst time of year https://youtu.be/yKld0YGXeZY S02E238 - Things that surprised me about the Netherlands (Part 1) https://youtu.be/hVd7zrI0aMI Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the...

In this episode, I talk about some things that surprised me when I moved here. I didn't really have expectations about these things. I just encountered them here and it was like a culture shock. Related episodes S02E136 - Time shocks about living in Europe (with Nnanna) https://youtu.be/ZgFAIb5k30A S02E216 - Life in the Netherlands: expectations versus reality https://youtu.be/QQAYNxGswsg Submit a...

In this episode, I talk about Christianity, astrology, and syncretism. Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music: Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk about my day out in Rotterdam, the beauty of art, seeing a different depiction of Nigeria than what you'd usually see, walkable cities, and the beauty of culture Related episodes S02E231 - A journey to the ends of the Netherlands... and other things that sparked joy https://youtu.be/hvuos2MkFmQ Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bi...

In this episode, I talk about the 50-30-20 rule amongst other financial rules and why it doesn't always apply and you have to think about your current situation before deciding whether/how to apply the rule. Related episode S02E065 - How to take advice from people https://youtu.be/KTvRvoNRIUs Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intr...

In this episode, I talk about how I became decisive, the challenges we have with decision making and choosing from options, and my framework for making decisions. Related episodes : S02E084 - On reframing your narrative (with Hillary) https://youtu.be/WW39iWJT4jI S02E148 - On career choices and curiosity (with Olabinjo) https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8 Submit a question or nominate yourself to be feat...

Summer is fading away and fall in starting soon. The sun is rising later and setting earlier, leaves are browning and falling, and there's some rain. That's got me thinking about how seasonal changes influence our behaviour and how we can take notice of when the seasons are changing in our lives, especially when it's not so marked. Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podca...

In this episode, I talk about what we really owe each other as people Related episodes: S02E161 - Should you care what people think? https://youtu.be/w2GbprO1wms S02E229 - The first rule of love is presence https://youtu.be/8mtbVjwZTb8 Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music: Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Musi...

In this episode, I talk about a number of things that have sparked joy these past weeks and that I'm looking forward to in the coming days. Related episodes: S02E085 - Life update: Learning Dutch, the search for a new podcast app and other exciting things https://youtu.be/i58H3BrIUPU S02E218 - Life update: gym life, dutch life, and more https://youtu.be/mOvglQuWzBY Submit a question or nominate yo...

Is everything that happens really God doing stuff. How does a chocolate craving lead to a chance meeting regarding a work thing you've been chasing. Or traffic and being late to an event lead to a much needed conversation with a friend you haven't seen in a while. Are these mere coincidences or is God in it? Does it matter Related episode: S02E188 - Is this struggle from God or is it an attack of...

In this episode, I talk about the importance of physically showing up for your friends. It's not always about money "When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?" ~Thich Nhat Hanh Related episodes : S02E007 - How to show up for your loved ones through life changes and stressful situations https://youtu.be/D4PCRFFmIKY S02E199 - On doin...

In this episode, I talk with my friend Elizabeth about gratitude, transitions, challenges in transitions, overcoming the challenges that come with transitions, and so on. Related episodes S02E082 - On resilience and starting over (with Dr Newton) https://youtu.be/OB-kyxBIAno S02E148 - On career choices and curiousity (with Olabinjo) https://youtu.be/FVrvjDYs-K8 Submit a question or nominate yourse...

In this episode, I talk about Monk, cycles of sin, repentance... Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk about something I've been thinking about when it comes to Bible reading and study and how I "use" it. Am I just looking for something to talk about or am I really seeking God. Related links : S02E210 - The Bible is not about you https://youtu.be/4bWQkdGWDbk How to avoid being a "Bible worshipper" rather than a "God worshipper" https://www.jordanraynor.com/blog/how-to-avoid-...

In this episode, I talk about a lot of things with my friend, Early including biases, friendship breakups, streaks, measuring things, understanding versus validation, receiving counsel, calling out your friends Related episodes S02E044 - Love is more than enough? https://youtu.be/Fg-Ktq5Hjuw S02E141 - Chasing streaks and talking like chatGPT https://youtu.be/3wUcH9ImwQ4 S02E224 - Doing big things...

In this episode, I talk about our desire, as Christians, to do big things from God and a few things to be wary of as we do that. Related links : S02E145 - What is my purpose and what is God's will for my life https://youtu.be/T4B8yT-bXt0 S02E146 - Your purpose is beyond you https://youtu.be/k310aanhGzE S02E210 - The Bible is not about you https://youtu.be/4bWQkdGWDbk I Traded My Ambitions For The...

In a follow up to the last episode on the Olympics, I share some more things I learned including how much Olympians are paid and which country pays the most. Related episode S02E222 - The one on the Olympics https://youtu.be/7j9WM-TAB9A Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Mu...

In this episode, I talk about some of the fun and interesting things I discovered, learned, and realised from partially watching the Olympics. Related  S02E201 - Do things because you want to https://youtu.be/efSuHe9GPvU Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance...

In this episode, I talk about some hard things about UX research including trauma and mental exhaustion. Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I chat with Tamara about physical and mental wellness and the steps she's taking and things she's doing to have better health outcomes, even as a young woman. Connect with Tamara  @wellnesswithtamara on Instagram https://instagram.com/wellnesswithtamara @tamaraposibi https://instagram.com/tamaraposibi Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://b...

In this episode, I randomly muse about doing group workouts, anti streak bias, and inbox zero Link Cognitive biases you don't think about Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk about life lately, going to the gym, my current struggles with learning Dutch and so forth. Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the podcast: https://bit.ly/ACOTListenerForm Intro Music : Dream Big, Travel Far - Avocado Junkie Outro Music : Ignorance is Bliss - Liberty Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this listener feature episode, I talk with Tamunotonye about the process of creating a card game and what she hopes comes out of her card game. Links Join the waitlist for Play-the-Characters Card Game:  https://form.jotform.com/241896794050062 Connect with Tamunotonye on LinkedIn:   linkedin.com/in/tonye-setima-benebo Submit a question or nominate yourself to be featured on the...