James Kirklin II

The Intellectual Stew withThe Mind Massager

Society EN ↓ 147 episodes

"Sparking Everyday Conversation"Having the hard conversations about everyday issues with the hopes of strengthening the Black community. We discuss relationships, parenting, finances, credit, and etc through the medium of conversation. Monday Night Live: Ash G, Coy London, Marc, and various guests join me as we discuss real, relevant, and raw issues on Monday nights at 9 P.M. EST on Facebook and YouTube. Tuesday F.L.O.W. TBDhttps://www.facebook.com/james.kirklinhttps://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin

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James Kirklin II

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Society

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Latest episode

May 14, 2026

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Episodes

Rebounding from Rock Bottom with Pastors Rodney Young and Eric Crowder-Jones 04.05.2022

Rodney Young and Rev Eric Crowder-Jones will be our special guests. They are pastors who don't mind, emulating the acts of Jesus and showing people their wounds. They admit that they have made mistakes. But, they have learned from, grown through, and acknowledged that God brought them out of their troubles and delivered Listen to their powerful testimonies as they discuss how they "Rebound...

How to Move Beyond Limitations 03.05.2022

It has been suggested that we are products of our environment. If this is true, what happens when our environment changes? James suggests that in order to remain grounded, we must take the necessary time to perform personal assessments by looking at our reflections in the mirror and making proper adjustments.  #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #ThoughtTherapy --- This episode is sponsored by...

Show us How to Date You 03.05.2022

Ladies, help brothers out. Since we seem to have such a failure to communicate, help us out. Tell us what you like. Tell us how to date you. What should we consider during our approach? What form of communication do you prefer and how often would you like to be contacted? What kind of things do you like to do on the first date. Sisters, if we are missing certain signs, make us aware so we can make...

Tyler Perry's Movie "Acrimony" featuring Taraji P. Henson discussed by The Mind Massager and the MNL Crew on The Intellectual Stew 26.04.2022

Tonight we will be discussing the popular Tyler Perry movie, Acrimony. In 2018, Taraji P Henson starred in the movie, Acrimony, playing the character Melinda Gayle. The movie depicted a woman relentlessly supporting her man (Robert, played by Lyriq Bent) through all of his ups and downs-from dating to marriage, including infidelity, joblessness, poverty, all with the hopes of seeing his dream come...

Thought Therapy- Acrimony (Preview for Monday Night Live 04/24/2022) 24.04.2022

In 2018, Taraji P Henson starred in the movie, Acrimony,playing the character Melinda Gayle. The movie depicted a woman relentlessly supporting her man (Robert, played by Lyriq Bent) through all of his ups and downs-from dating to marriage, including infidelity, joblessness, poverty, all with the hopes of seeing his dream come into fruition. Throughout their marriage, they faced ridicule from fami...

Thought Therapy- Leave Cam Newton Alone 19.04.2022

This episode of Thought Therapy was an amendment to Monday Night's (04/18/2022) episode of The Intellectual Stew, entitled The Cam Newton Conundrum.  #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #CamNewton #BlackFamily #ThoughtTherapy #TraditionalValues --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-k...

The Cam Newton Conundrum 19.04.2022

Cam Newton was on the Million Dollars Worth of Game podcast and made some controversial statements that caused a firestorm in the media. Some labeled them as sexist. Some labeled them as antiquated, out of touch, and disrespectful. Then, there was another crowd that says that Cam is misunderstood and that his words were taken out of context. The MNL Crew and I will be discuss this issue on The Int...

Instant Attractions? Is "Love at First Sight" a Real Thing? 12.04.2022

Does falling in "love at first sight" still exist? Some suggest that it is impossible. Their thoughts are that the individuals making that claim are experiencing lust, not love. However, there are those who ascribe to the theory that falling in love at first sight can be linked to scientific reasoning. What do you think? In this episode, James and the MNL Crew will discuss this issue, alon...

Thought Therapy- Your Analysis is Not Necessarily My Answer 08.04.2022

In this episode, James shares some of his thoughts about clear communication. What are your thoughts? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Grief- Four Things Not to say to Those who are Grieving 05.04.2022

The title of this episode of The Intellectual Stew is the 3G"s (Gratuity, Grace, and Grief) In this segment, Chilton Blunt of The Paradise Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, AR tells is what to and what not to say to those who are grieving. #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter  #Grief #TheMindMassager #JamesKirklinII #AshG #LadyKaren Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

A 3G Conversation (Gratuity, Grace, and Grief) full episode 05.04.2022

Showtime tonight at 9 PM EST. The Monday Night Live Crew and I will discuss these topics,  along with various others. Our special guest was Dylan Winston. Dylan has worked in the service industry for over 30 years. In this episode, he shares his perspective about gratuity. Do all servers deserve to be tipped? Is there ever a time that servers don't deserve to be tipped? What do you think? Part...

Grace- Chivalry is not dead 05.04.2022

This is part 2 of the 3G (Gratuity, Grace, Grief), the section on Grace We would like to thank John Wilson, pastor of YHWH Ministries of Austell, GA for  sharing in this segment on Grace. He is one of the most gracious and giving people that I know.  Ash G asked the audience a very thought provoking question and we talked about chivalry.  Does it still exist? #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBette...

Gratuity- How much do you tip? 05.04.2022

Showtime tonight at 9 PM EST. The Monday Night Live Crew and I will discuss these topics,  along with various others. Our special guest was Dylan Winston. Dylan has worked in the service industry for over 30 years. In this episode, he shares his perspective about gratuity.  Do all servers deserve to be tipped?  Is there ever a time that servers don't deserve to be tipped? What do you think? #T...

Thought Therapy- Stuff on my mind about this corrupt system 01.04.2022

In this episode, I share a few things that are my mind: Privatized prisons Medicating children create a generation of those who need to self medicate. What does better look like on the path to better? #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #ThoughtTherapy  #TheMindMassager #PrivatizedPrisons  Ways to support the platform: Cash app: $TheIntellectualStew PayPal: JkirklinII@gmail.com Zelle: 67873254...

Thought Therapy- Will Smith and Toxic masculinity 01.04.2022

In this episode, I just share a few things that are on my mind The Oscars Jada and WIll  Toxic masculinity vs plain old Male aggression Do honorable women place themselves in positions where their honor needs to be defended? #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #TheOscars #WillAndJada #ToxicMasculinity #MondayNightLive To support this platform: Cash app: $TheIntellectualStew Paypal: JkirklinII@...

Communicating with the opposite sex through their love language 29.03.2022

Pastor Strick (Edwin Strickland will join the Monday Night Live Crew and myself as we continue to break down the barriers of communication between men and women. This week will explore the five love languages: 1. Acts of Service 2. Words of Affirmation 3. Sending and receiving gifts 4. Quality time 5. Touch. Would learning your partner's love language help you communicate better?  Let's ex...

Parenting 101 15.03.2022

In this episode of The Intellectual Stew, James and his audience discuss their parenting styles. Two of his children joined the show and gave him a report card on his parenting style.  IG: the_mind_massager TikTok: @jkII YouTube: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin Facebook: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin Cash app: $IntellectualStewJK2 Paypal: JKIRKLINII@gmail.com Support this podca...

Can we talk? 15.03.2022

Join us for The Intellectual Stew on Monday Night, and let's see if we can break down some of the barriers of communication that exist in our our homes.  Many of the issues that are breaking up our homes could be resolved if we would just learn to communicate effectively. Pastor Terrence "Scottie" Long will join the Monday Night Live Crew and will share insight from a married perspecti...

That Boy is Not Your Man 08.03.2022

The MNL Crew and I were supposed to talk about one thing, but we ended up talking about something else. We discussed the perils of motherhood and how some have become toxic in the behavior patterns. Some raise their sons to be their husbands instead of their sons.  Listen to the conversation and let me know what you think?  #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBeBatter #ThatBoyIsNOTYourSon  #HighGasPr...

How to Properly Apply Life Insurance to Your Life 03.03.2022

In this episode, Chris Tinsman and I explain to the listeners how to apply insurance to their lives. We explain what temporary insurance (term life) and when it should be applied.  We explain what permanent insurance (whole and IUL) is and how it should be applied  We explain what living benefits are. You don't have to pass away for your insurance policy to pay.  Listen in and get informed.  I...

Stuck in the Friend Zone Pt.2 (Let's continue the conversation) 02.03.2022

In this episode, The Monday Night Live Crew and I will continue the discussion that we started on last week, Stuck in the Friend Zone 2, along with other various topics and scenarios. Feel free to join in the conversation Follow us at YouTube- The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin IG- @the_mind_massager Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin You can support this...

Fit and Lit over 40 with Kimberly Eason Peace 01.03.2022

Ms. Kimberly Eason will be joining The Intellectual Stew on Monday Night. She will be discussing how she has managed to remain Fit and Lit over the age of 40 while navigating the terrain of life as a single mother. We look forward to hearing her discuss some of her successes and her failures. Perhaps you can relate. Join the conversation... #TheIntellectualStewWithJamesKirklin #TheIntellectualStew...

Stuck in the Friend Zone 23.02.2022

Join in, and let's talk about the friend zone. Is it real? Is it a good or bad thing? What if feelings change?  Can two friends move from the friend zone to the end zone? Let's answer these questions and others tonight on The Intellectual Stew #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support...

Interview with Author Jay Welsby 22.02.2022

In this episode, James interviews Jay Welsby. Welsby is the author of the three part book series, Changed. In the series, Welsby introduces the reader to Jacob Richardson, who is a 28 yr old married model, who suffers with satyriasis.  This is a term used to describe the male version of a nympho.  Who knew that the word nympho was gender specific? Although Jacob is married, he has slept with over...

All You Need To Know About Life Insurance wiith James And Chris 14.02.2022

Mrs Chris Tinsman joined The Intellectual Stew today to talk about:  1. Why it's important to have life insurance   2. The different types of insurance (permanent and temporary)  3. What living benefits are (make sure your policy has them.            A. Insurance does not only have to pay in the event of death.   Be sure to contact me with all of your insurance needs at 470-418-1446.   https:/...

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