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In this episode, the host of The Intellectual Stew (James Kirklin II) switches seats and is interviewed by his audience regarding his experiences with rock bottom. JK will discuss what rock bottom looked like to him and how he rebounded from that dark place. Join the conversation Monday night at 9 PM EST on Facebook Live and YouTube #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #OnThePathToBetter --- This...

What does rock bottom look like to you? It could have been when you found yourself incarcerated? It might  have been after you made a bad investment and you had to file bankruptcy.  It could have been after the divorce when you found yourself all alone. Wherever your lowest place was, that represented your "rock bottom." How did it you handle it? Were you able to overcome?   Perhaps, you a...

Join The Intellectual Stew on Monday Night at 9 PM EST as we talk about "The Universal Nature of Fathering." Fatherhood is not always confined to the biological. Men are called to be fathers in everything they do. The three gentlemen I have invited this week are fathers, but also share their parental values in different arenas on a daily basis. Reggie Swinton - Former NFL player,, Coach Re...

Tragedy struck the city of Conyers 12 yrs ago when Nikki Whitehead, a mother of two daughters was found murdered in the bathtub of her boyfriend's home. Shockingly, time would later reveal that it was her daughters that were convicted her murder.   Ms. Yucca Harris, a personal friend continues to tell her story and keep her memory alive.    Join in and listen to her story.    #TheIntellectualS...

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE ON A TUESDAY I'm excited about tonight's show about "Parenting through the lenses of four Black Fathers."  In this episode, we have come to debunk some of the myths that exist regarding Black men and their role in the home. Much has been said about the absence of Black male fathers.. Statistics highlight how single mothers lead the majority of homes in our communi...

This is part 2 of a hard conversation that we started last week that was so necessary. We have to fix the rifts in relationships in our community- ALL OF THEM! Who would have imagined that parents could be jealous of their own children? More specifically, how can a mother be jealous of her own daughter?  Apparently,  it happens and we're going to discuss it on The Intellectual Stew Monday nigh...

This will be a hard conversation, but it is one that is so necessary. We have to fix the rifts in relationships in our community- ALL OF THEM! Who would have imagined that parents could be jealous of their own children? More specifically, how can a mother be jealous of her own daughter?  Apparently,  it happens and we're going to discuss it on The Intellectual Stew Monday night at 10 PM EST. T...

If we are the average of the top 5 people we hang around, how do we raise our average. Tre and Kennedy join me as we discuss how to do this.  Join the conversation... #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #DealingWithDisappointment #TreKirklin #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram  #reels https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube chan...

Tre and Kennedy join the conversation and share about how they have dealt with disappointment in their young lives. They have both faced and overcame their share of adversity.     All of us go through trials and difficulties,  the challenge is overcoming them. And trust me, you can. #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive  #DealingWithDisappointment #TreKirklin  #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram  #...

Age Ain't Nothing but a Number?"   Older men with younger women.  Older women with younger men. Is this the new trend?  What age difference is accepted?  We'll discuss these questions and others on Monday night's show. Join Ashley G ,  Uncle Jimmy, and yours truly as we discuss these questions and others.    Looking forward to having @ladykarenhayes join the conversation as a panel...

Have Black men and women reversed roles? James and the Monday Night Love Crew discuss this issue. Join the conversation and let us know what you think,  #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #T radingPlaces  #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram #reels   To watch live: https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin   https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellect...

So many have said that Women are the prize,  BUT men are now saying WE ARE THE TRUE prize.    LADIES, are you the prize? Why?  Fellas, are you the prize? WHY? James and The Monday Night Crew discuss these questions and more in this episode. #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #W hoIsThePrize  #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram #reels   https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin   --- This episode is...

James and Dr. Sparks share some of their marital experiences, talk about their divorces, and explain some of the trials as it relates to dating after having been in marriages for over 20 years. #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #DatingAfterDivirce #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram #reels   https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to mak...

Ain´t No Love in the CIty Part 2 There is nothing wrong with leaving the streets, going home, growing up, and building a home with someone that you love and would be a great life partner. James and the Monday Night Live crew have a discussion that we hope will encourage people to want to leave the single life, but that will also go into relationships, healed and whole. #TheIntellectualStew #Monday...

Ain´t No Love in the CIty There is nothing wrong with leaving the streets, going home, growing up, and building a home  with someone that you love and would be a great life partner. James and the Monday Night Live crew have a discussion that we hope will encourage people to want to leave the single life, but that will also  go into relationships, healed and whole.    #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNi...

No Excuses?  Really?  Man, this society is brutal and leaves a very small margin for error.  Thus, so many get left behind due to lack of exposure and under exposure. Is that really fair?  In this video, James reflects on many of the past experiences that has made him the man he has become.  Although he has made his share of mistakes,  he has managed to use those mistakes as learning tools and is...

James and special guest, Jay Edwards discuss the rigors of raising children against the odds, among other situations.    #OnThePathToBetter   To get merchandise, go to:  https://www.theintellectualstew.com/ Disclaimer: This show was cut slightly due to a power surge    #OnThePathToBetter   #TheIntellectualStewWithJamesKirklin   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a p...

This was the very first episode of The Intellectual Stew. My sidekick, Kennedy assisted me with informing the audience about what the ¨stew¨ will consist of. Join the conversation. --- 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

Why can't two people be happy in their relationship without having to be affected by outside entities? And why aren't people in people in relationships viewed as being off limits?  Join The Intellectual Stew Monday night as we discuss these questions and others.    #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive   #BackStabbers #OnThePathToBetter   #reelsinstagram #reels --- This episode is sponsore...

"Age Ain't Nothing but a Number?" Older men with younger women.  Older women with younger men. Is this the new trend?  What age difference is accepted?  We'll discuss these questions and others on Monday night's show. Join Ashley G , Lady Karen, Uncle Jimmy, and yours truly as we discuss these questions and others. #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #AgeAintNothingButANumber...

Is cheating a learned behavior or an innate quality? Is emotional cheating the same as physical cheating? In this episode, the Monday Night Live crew, discuss a problem that most men shy away, the issue of infidelity. Ash G, Uncle Jimmy, and James discuss different dynamics of cheating and through transparency make an attempt to deter future generations from participating in this devious behavior...

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