The Geno C. Foral Podcast

Zach Cregger told you that he loves Resident Evil. I disrespectfully disagree. I hope to reduce any respect you may have for this move. Enjoy :) Get full access to Geno C. Foral's Substack at genocforal.substack.com/subscribe

You have been lied to. The Spider-Man you know and love is gone. The world's first fourth Spider-Man is upon us. Unfortunately, the movie does everything it can to destroy everything in its path, including its protagonist. Disagree? Try me: with arguments against my own. My hope is that you like the movie less because of this review. Enjoy not enjoying :) Get full access to Geno C. Foral's Substac...

Stories are an essential aspect of how human beings have learned to survive. For thousands of years, gathering around the campfire was how hard-won wisdom was passed down. Stories help people navigate an ever-changing world without needing to learn firsthand. In this episode, we break down the psychology behind why stories move us, how they have played a role in our survival, and how disrespect fo...

Can humanity be capable or trustworthy to understand or make claims about morality? If there is no God, would not any moral claim be subject to flawed, selfish, myopic reasoning? If we were left to our own devices, what would stop everyone from raping and pillaging rather than healing and building? This week, I argue for the reality of man's capacity for moral reasoning: from his mind to his n...

Is love an untrammeled good? Should love be given freely, regardless of one's wrongdoings or lack of virtue, character, or productivity? Should compassion for the downtrodden have limitations? This week, I explore Dostoyevsky's views on grace and the church's role as God's bride. - Books Mentioned - Fyodor Dostoyevsky | ⁠⁠⁠Demons Fyodor Dostoyevsky | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Brothers Karamazov - Where to Find M...

When someone challenges your view of the world, are you willing to listen? If you find something you believe in could be false, do you shut it out or look a little closer? In this episode, I explore some of the challenges I have faced when conversing with Christians regarding my doubts about their religion's validity. I walk through some of the intellectual dishonesty I encounter and offer fee...

Are all cultures equal? Do some philosophies increase the likelihood of well-being? In this episode, I posit that Western societies are the best in their ability to produce human flourishing. - Books Mentioned - Steven Pinker | Enlightenment Now Douglas Murray | The War on the West - Where to Find My Other Works - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vocal Media⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ | For This Essay, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Me...

After listening to Tom Ball's rendition of The Sound of Silence, I found myself aware of and haunted by the fact that I was terrified of silence. This week, I go through an essay I wrote as I challenged myself to face silence in my private life and interpersonal relationships. - Where to Find My Other Works - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vocal Media⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ | For This Essay, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Medium⁠⁠...

Should one apologize for something they did not choose? Should someone be forced to stand for a cause? In this episode, I discuss my experiences with conversations about race, counter arguments of Ta-Nehisi Coates and Ibram X. Kendi, and share my thoughts on our current political climate. - Where to Find My Other Works - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vocal Media⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ | For This Essay, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Mediu...

Over the last few years, my relationship with sleep has been shaky, at best. In this episode, I somewhat humorously illustrate what that journey has been like. I end with a note of advice: I wouldn't recommend trying out insomnia. - Where to Find My Other Works - ⁠⁠⁠Vocal Media⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠  | For This Essay,  ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠  | For This Essay,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ Websit...

Over the last few years, I have noticed my inadequacy to pay attention to others when conversing. In this episode, I discuss an essay on my journey of learning to listen and reciprocate with others and the vulnerability it brings. - Where to Find My Other Works - ⁠⁠Vocal Media⁠ ⁠ | For This Essay,  ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠  ⁠ Medium⁠⁠  | For This Essay,  ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠ YouTube⁠⁠⁠  | For This Essay,  ⁠...

In this episode, I read through a poem written shortly after my suicide attempt. This was one of the darkest moments of my life, and I found solace in illustrating my sorrows with poetry. - Where to Find My Other Works - ⁠Vocal Media ⁠ | For This Essay,  ⁠Click Here⁠⁠ ⁠ Medium⁠ | For This Essay,  ⁠Click Here⁠ ⁠⁠ YouTube⁠⁠ | For This Essay,  ⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠ Website: https://genocforal.com/writing

In this episode, I read an essay written shortly after the birth of my daughter Atlas. I share key moments of my struggle with depression, the journey of finding the right antidepressant, and where I found finding a source of meaning in life. - Where to Find My Other Works - ⁠⁠⁠Vocal Media⁠⁠ ⁠ | For This Essay,  ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠ ⁠Medium⁠⁠⁠  | For This Essay,  ⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠...

Over the last three years, I have spent much time reanalyzing my desire for the spotlight. I saw that many of my opinions, strong as they might have been, were grounded in neither life experience nor education. I decided it was best to step aside from pursuing any role in the public sphere so that I could focus on becoming a student through reading and formal education. Recently, I felt a strong s...

I got the chance to talk with Pastor Cole Denne, a youth pastor at LifeGate Church in Papillion, Nebraska. We go over our personal experiences with God. I share my doubts regarding spirituality, and we talk about his journey with pornography. This conversation was one of the most refreshing I have had in a while. Cole is a great conversationalist, witty, and funny. - Things Discussed in this Episo...

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. My friend, Braxton, and I got to go through our life experiences that influenced the use of porn. We exchanged thoughts on the porn industry, where he gave some insights into some of the dark roles it plays with the actresses th...

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. My brother-in-law, Ryan Bundy, and I got to talk about his journey with pornography leading to his marriage. He shares his thoughts on how to talk with his children about the issues of sexual purity. - Things Discussed in this E...

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. Mark Goodman, the creator of the non-profits 70x7 and Hello Donor , shared his life experience and the necessity of forgiveness while discussing the issues that can come with the self-condemning nature of high porn use.

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. My brother from another mother. Chudier is my brother-in-law, and a refugee from South Sudan. We talked over his perspective of Sudanese impact with pornography and his own views as well.

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. This week I meet with Patrick Millon. We discuss the timeline of getting introduced to pornography, and what our thoughts are on it as a vice.

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. The idea of having a conversation on pornography is not always easy. The taboos of the subject alone can keep one quiet. This week I had the pleasure to talk with someone who was willing to have this conversation. While their id...

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. Jerrod Cunningham is a public speaker on sexual education. He is a singer and songwriter for the rock band, I am the Pendragon. You can find them on Twitter @IATPendragon.

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. David Atwell is my closest friend. He is a singer and a songwriter. You can find his Instagram page @DavidJrAtwell.

I began a series of conversations on the topic of pornography: its effects, the difficulties of stopping its use, and conversing about the impact it has made on our lives. Jon Dima is a close friend of mine. You can find him on Instagram @JonDima57. He has a bachelors in Sports Management, and is on a career path looking to join the NFL. In 2021 he plans on trying out for the Omaha Beef team in Ne...

Well, this is not easy to say, let alone admit to everyone you know. I am opening up a dialogue about my belief in God and sharing why I personally cannot say I believe in Him at this moment. This is not a statement of definitive disbelief but rather an admission to the lack thereof and an inability to have been convinced otherwise. To my family, I do love you. I hope you and those listening can f...