The Second Party Podcast

We recently achieved some big goals of ours that we set 5 years ago. We weren’t sure it was possible, but how did we get here? Today, we examine conscientious goal-setting and the importance of accountability and determining your values in order to achieve your highest potential. You can accomplish more than you think, and here’s how… Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard?...

Today we reflect on how our social marketplace has changed due to social media, the different types of “connectedness” for human civilization as a result, and the implications of all this on a variety of social rules. In this digital, internet-dominated age, how have our previously-defined societal norms been upended? Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email...

After watching some movies from a few decades ago it’s clear that the professional landscape looked very different from how it looks today. Why did that landscape change so much? What have we lost since then and why did we lose it? All this and more we discuss. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartypodcast@...

Christopher Nolan’s new film Oppenheimer caused me to reflect on technological advancements such as the atomic bomb, AI, and genetic engineering. Do we control scientific advancements, or do they control us? Sometimes it seems like technology has a mind of its own. Should we be concerned about this? If so, how do we control it? Today we discuss all this and more. Have a question, suggestion, or th...

Why are Jordan Peterson, Donald Trump, and Andrew Tate so popular? What is happening with the relationships between men and women? How do we reconcile the differences and bring men and women back together again? All this we sit down to discuss. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Find us...

Some interactions on Twitter got me thinking about how rap, comedy, and art can oftentimes have greater influence than philosophy and psychology. Today, we talk about why so many listen to Joe Rogan, why suburbanites often enjoy rap, and how the outsider effect can allow art to be the most potent mode of communicating concepts. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send u...

A recent uncomfortable social situation prompted me to think about the importance of having courage and resolve. We all face peer-pressure, but how can we be the types of people who stand strong in our convictions, rather than being tossed and turned by fleeting desires or social pressures? Today we sit down to discuss this and more. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard?...

We all know someone who just can’t seem to get past, well, the past. Today, inspired by Gatsby, Letters to Malcolm, and some recent observations in my neighborhood, we discuss the dangers of dwelling on the past. How might it be stunting our growth and keeping us from true life contentment? Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice rec...

Our recent Bible study on the book of Job, along with a read through C.S. Lewis’ Letters to Malcolm, has gotten me thinking a lot about suffering and prayer. How are they related, and what is the proper Christian attitude towards both? How do we endure suffering Biblically? Could suffering itself an opportunity for learning and growth? Today I share my thoughts on these and more. Have a question,...

Perhaps you’ve come to believe God exists—great! But now what? With literally thousands of religions, how do we know which is correct? Today, we walk through the main reasons, both philosophically and experientially, I personally have become convinced of Christianity’s unique truth above all other world religions. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, ei...

Should Christians work out? Does the Bible address this? Did Jesus lift? People often struggle to stay motivated to work out. On this episode, we outline why all Christians should work out, how working out can be a form of worship, how we can stay grounded, and more.  Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartyp...

Like many teenagers, I worked at a fast food restaurant in high school. As much as I hated the job, I learned a lot from it. So today my wife and I sit down to discuss the lessons from this boring and stressful job that have stuck with me to this day. I bet you won’t guess where this is going! Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice...

Isn’t it strange how legalistic tendencies tend to creep back into Christianity, despite the freeing grace of the Gospel which is meant to release us from them? In Galatians, Paul rebukes early Christians for an overemphasis on works of the law. What is the proper posture towards the Christian life? How do we balance a passionate obedience of God, without slipping into dependency on our own works?...

Is the American Dream still alive and well, or is it dead? Today, my wife and I sit down to discuss this, why there seems to be so much generational tension between Boomers and Millennials/Gen Z, and how we should respond on an individual basis. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Find u...

Good leadership is necessary for proper execution of a vision. Today, we explore the historic benefits of working towards a singular vision and how to navigate this within a marriage, project teams, and more. Some of the greatest products are a direct result of this; what can we learn from these and how can we implement this in our daily lives? Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something...

Why are Christian movies so terrible? As a passionate movie critic, I have some thoughts on how to make better Christian films. Today I sit down to discuss this with my wife, as well as share some other thoughts on good movies, working within a canon, and key components of effective storytelling. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voi...

Today, my wife and I sit down to discuss the dynamic of our relationship, how to cultivate teamwork in a marriage, male and female gender roles and how we do (or don’t) fit into them, and more!  Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/2nd...

Today, we share our reactions to the 2022 U.S. Midterm Elections and reflect on the political and religious implications of disagreeableness and the social appeal of those who actively stake a stand, assert ideas, and are anything but lukewarm. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Find us...

What is sin? Where does it come from? What does all sin boil down to? A proper understanding of sin is crucial in the Christian life. Today, we explore the topic of sin and also take a look at how we may be able to “engineer” it out in order to better safeguard ourselves against it. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording,...

A recent Twitter exchange prompted me to reflect on what relationship advice I would offer to single people wishing to find a long-term marriage partner. So, my wife and I sat down to discuss just this.  Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Find us on social media: Twitter: https://twitte...

What does it mean to have “Fundamental” conversations, and why should we focus on doing so? On today’s episode, my wife and I reflect on some interesting discussions we’ve had with folks on Twitter and address how we can have more meaningful and productive dialogue in our everyday lives. We believe doing so will help us better connect with others, learn about ourselves, solve problems, and potenti...

Has our society lost a proper appreciation of loyalty? Is loyalty an inherent virtue? On this podcast episode, we reflect on some celebrity drama that’s been in the news recently regarding Adam Levine’s alleged affair and discuss how loyalty as a whole should factor into our relationships with others, romantic or otherwise. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an...

In a follow-up from our previous episode, I share my thoughts and critiques on Agnosticism, how it is distinct from Theism and Atheism, and the two groups of Agnostics I tend to see, one of which I find respectable, and the other… not so much. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something you heard? Send us an email, either text or a voice recording, at secondpartypodcast@gmail.com Find us...

As a general rule, I like to try and understand the best arguments for both sides of any issue. I grew up exploring and inquiring about a variety of worldviews, and since we’ve been discussing Christianity a fair amount recently, I wanted to flip the script today and share what I think the best argument is for believing in atheism (from a Christian). Have a question, suggestion, or thought on some...

A work colleague once asked me the question, “Could the Devil repent and be saved by Jesus?” In this podcast episode, I give my answer and describe my thoughts on sin, spirits, demon possession, and spiritual warfare from a Christian theological perspective in an attempt to shed light on how we can properly and more fully understand evil itself. Have a question, suggestion, or thought on something...