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"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3E125) How Planting Small Seeds Can Change Hardened Hearts (Memes 2) Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond   We explore why persuasion starts with planting seeds, not forcing change, and how memes, Scrip...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3ENovSpecial1) Why We Took Christian Radio Off The Dial And Onto Your Phone We welcome Worship Road Radio’s CEO, Scott Fehrenbacher, for a candid look at building a national Christian music community without ads or fundraising fatigue. We explore digital reach, the AM vs streaming debate, Canadian broadcast limits...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3E124) Stay Or Leave The UN Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond   We argue for staying in the UN to protect U.S. leverage while cutting waste and tightening accountability. Veto power, incentives, and...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial17) Contact Front: Not Sequel To Contact Rear [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251031)] We talk with Rick Partlow about Contact Front, the origin of Cam Alvarez, and how a digital hit found new life in bookstores. We also break down Amazon’s power, Kindle Unlimited binge culture, a...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial16) Hope Isn’t A Strategy, But Coffee Might Be [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251030)] We dive into how a painful layoff turned into a finished book, a wellness startup, and a sharper mindset built on action over wishful thinking. The talk blends faith, prevention, and practical...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial15) Not Shakespeare, Not Sorry, Still Hitting Publish [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251029)] We turn a last-minute interview cancellation into a clear statement of purpose: write for the present, welcome many voices, and let listeners decide. We share why style should serve mean...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial14) Guarding What You’ve Built [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 2 (Tue. 20251028)] A practical talk with attorney-author Evan Turk on protecting family wealth before crisis hits, plus a look at his First Amendment nonprofit and why prevention beats repair. We share real cases, simple tools,...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial13) Chasing Meaning Beyond The Byline [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 1 (Mon. 20251027)] We sit down with longtime sports columnist Patrick Sangimino to talk about his novel Dogs Chase Cars and how a career can eclipse the people who matter. We dig into newspapers’ decline, the rise of payw...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3E123) #ENEMEdia: Spin, Faith, And Facts We challenge media spin, examine how data gets shaped into narratives, and argue for full-context faith and personal humility as tools for finding truth. We also unpack crime statistics, algorithmic bubbles, and why support keeps independent voices alive. • defining biased...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial12) Military Sci‑Fi, Faith, And The Human Condition [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251024)] We sit down with Jeffrey H. Haskell to explore why military sci‑fi still hits hard: ships as characters, faith on the bridge, and the line between honor and horror. From Alaska to a thousa...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial11) From Stereotypes To Signs: Life, Faith, And Numbers [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251023)] We sit down with author Lara Luna to explore how life in a Florida 55+ park, complete with golf carts and gators, became the backdrop for a spiritual awakening sparked by angel numbers...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial10) Two Girls, A Living Flame, And A Vanishing Class [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251022)] We sit down with Edward Willett to explore Fireboy, a middle grade fantasy where a missing class and a living flame push two friends into a high-stakes search. We dig into craft, setting...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial9) Autism, Fantasy, And Finding Your Voice [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 2 (Tue. 20251021)] We sit down with author JM Shaw to talk about the Callum Walker fantasy series, neurodiversity, and the craft choices that make myth feel human. The talk moves from masking and sensory overload to...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial8) Sleep, Oxygen, And The Real Fix [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 1 (Mon. 20251020)] We explore how breathing and airway function shape sleep quality, energy, and behavior, and why standard sleep tips fall short without nasal and tongue posture. A myofunctional airway specialist shares pra...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3E122) Formerly Video Exclusives - various sub-topics [tune in next week for BOOKS / AUTHORS WEEKS - Week 2 starting Mon.] We push past labels to ask how words, anger, and blame shape choices—and why precise language and patient action beat outrage. From Gaza hypotheticals to Texas primaries and election audits, w...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial7) Rage, Language, and Responsibility [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251017)] We challenge lazy narratives and boil big fights down to clear choices: precise language over slogans, real action over outrage, and local responsibility over scapegoats. From Gaza proposals to ICE law,...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial6 BAWks:1-4) Edgework: Writing Crime, Tech, and Trust  [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251016)] Two veteran technologists turned co-authors unpack how they built the Enigma Heirs trilogy, from real-world research and composite villains to an AI ally named SIKABOD and a workflow th...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial5 BAWks:1-3) Grief, Plainspoken and True [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 3 (Wed 20251015)] We explore grief without turning it into a checklist, and we learn how mentoring, listening, and even awkward honesty can support real healing. Doug Lawrence shares the story behind Grief: The Silent...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial4) Choosing light when the world sells fear [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 2 (Tue 20251014)] A veteran and author joins us to talk about hope that holds under pressure, from PTSD and community care to faith, forgiveness, and the daily practice of kindness. We trade headlines for habits, sh...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial3) What else have our moods kept us from seeing (in books or movies)? [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 1 - generic kickoff of BOOKS / AUTHORS WEEKS general overview of books (and even movies) as whole thoughts and considerations (sub-metaphors) many often miss discussion.] We explore why Die...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3E121) Earning vs. Taking: A Capitalist’s Case for Responsibility We push past slogans to talk about earned profit, personal responsibility, and why entitlement corrodes trust. A diner meltdown, a Tigers rant, and a faith-based lens tie together work ethic, charity, and the costs of ignoring human nature. • why “b...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial2) Bail, Justice, and Consequences We trace Ken W. Good’s journey from Texas roots to bail law expert and unpack why popular reform models produced more failure-to-appear, larger backlogs, and fewer consequences. Faith, forgiveness, and public safety meet in a frank conversation about broken windows, a...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3E120) Holy Rage: Finding God's Purpose in Our Darkest Moments Processing anger through a Christian lens after tragedy, focusing on the Charlie Kirk assassination and its unexpected spiritual impact. I explore how anger as a natural emotion becomes sinful only when it drives destructive actions, while reflect...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3EOctSpecial1) Prison to Purpose: Douglas Smith's Redemption Journey Douglas Smith shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming an author and advocate for those with mental illness and substance use disorders. His book "The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cel...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)" CTP (S3ESepSpecial8) Holy Profit: Where Scripture Meets Success Fran Tabor shares insights from her book "Live Abundantly: 50 Business Lessons from the Bible," revealing how biblical wisdom offers practical guidance for business success beyond traditional advice. She explores how strong moral foundations corre...