Under the Juniper Tree

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, April 27, 2023 I. When we discuss the matter of normative male alexithymia, we need to include God, the Father. II. We need to remember that Christ reflects God. III. Why is this important? We want to hear from you! Subscription Links

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, February 16, 2023 I. David a. Psalm 6:6 b. Psalm 56:8 II. Jeremiah a. Jer. 9:1 III. Jesus a. John 11:35 b. Luke 19:41 We want to hear from you! Email: andrew@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, November 10, 2022 Andrew Crowe chats with Don Blackwell about the ATV accident he had in 2019. We want to hear from you! Email: andrew@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, October 27, 2022 There is a joke which explains a difference between men and women like this: o   Two women sit next to one another in the park, chatting. o   The first woman turns to the other and asks, “Does your husband talk to you?” o   And the other […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, October 6, 2022 Andrew sits down with Nathan Franson, who preaches for the Mariposa Avenue church of Christ in Citrus Heights, California. We want to hear from you! Email: andrew@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, August 11, 2022 I. People seem to forget the golden rule, among other Biblical admonitions. a.       Why are so many people rude? II.                 Online Disinhibition Effect a.       It is all based on the phenomenon called online disinhibition effect. Those affected by this have their find their inhibitions lowered to […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, August 4, 2022 Andrew discusses his plans for this season of Under the Juniper Tree. To ask Andrew questions concerning his mental health struggles send an e-mail to andrew@thelightnetwork.tv. We want to hear from you! Email: andrew@thelightnetwork.tv Voicemail: 903-26-LIGHT (903-265-4448) Subscription Links

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, June 16, 2022 While we discussed making sure to eat the way we need to daily, we also need to discuss proper nutrition. o   This includes getting the proper vitamins, minerals, carbs, fat, protein, and calories as we need a day. o   Before we get into this, let me […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, June 2, 2022 We live in a fast-paced world where it is difficult to sit down for a meal. Why is it a problem? We tend to get hungrier later and potentially over-eat. We make poor food choices. Lowers metabolism. We burn less energy. Can gain weight. Left with […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, April 28, 2022 We have discussed disconnecting and sleep. Now, we wish to turn our attention to the act of rest. ·         Rest is not something many like to do. May not feel we deserve it. OR there is much to be done. o   Remember, Genesis 1 speaks of […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, April 14, 2022 Benefits of proper sleep o   Help maintain or lost weight o   Improves concentration and productivity o   Can strengthen the heart o   Help with depression o   Immune System ·         How can we get better sleep? o   Exercise o   Get a Sleep Schedule o   Put Down the Screen […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, March 31, 2022 We are still discussing the matter of self-care and the need for it in our lives. ·         How do I disconnect? o   Turn off your electronic devices. o   Spend some time alone separated from work – conversely spend time with family separated from work. o   View […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, March 24, 2022 Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. (Mar 6:31) o   What can we learn from this? ·         There are times in which we need […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, March 17, 2022 Last week, we discussed two examples of self-care. One of those was that of the Christ to His disciples. o   And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, February 3, 2022 It is important to see how this is a topic discussed in the Bible. ·         Are there examples of self-care found in the scriptures? ·         The Christ o   And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, January 27, 2022 The Japanese have a term called “karoshi” or death by overwork. o   New term as it was coined by Junko Kitanaka in the 90’s of middle-aged workers who would literally work themselves to death. o   One would think we would need to take such a study […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, November 25, 2021 Empathy Do’s Understand your Biases o   How you perceive things is how you will perceive others. o   Not everyone sees the world as you do. Understand Your Need to Be Vulnerable o   Can help in two ways. Hearing your problems reflected to you can help strengthen […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, October 21, 2021 While we are on the discussion of empathy, we need to discuss some thing we should not do. As I mention these things, it should be noted I do not think those who do these things mean to be malicious. Never start a statement with “At […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, October 14, 2021 1.      Honestly, I could have put all four of these together as they all connect together. 2.      If you are lacking in one area, you will likely miss out on being empathetic. 3.      We should try to understand what someone else is feeling. a.       Let me […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, September 23, 2021 1.      This is going to be one of the more difficult episodes. 2.      When we say being non-judgmental, what do we not mean? a.       This does not mean we do not overlook wrong doings. 3.      What does it mean to be non-judgmental when speaking of empathy? […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, September 2, 2021 In the last episode, we looked somewhat at empathy. Today, we examine the idea of putting yourself in the shoes of another. The idea requires us to stop thinking of how we would deal with a situation at hand and look at it through the eyes of another. This […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, August 12, 2021 In the past, we have briefly covered the topic of empathy. ·         What is empathy? o   It is the capacity of being able to understand or to feel what another person is feeling. o   Rom. 12:15 ·         Nursing Scholar Theresa Wiseman states that empathy has four […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, April 22, 2021 When discussing the topic of mental health, there is a question that will sometimes escape us. o   What does the future hold? o   We are not talking about the immediate future but the far distant future. ·         Hebrews 12:1-2 – Context deals with the persecution of […]

Host: Andrew Crowe  |  Released Thursday, April 15, 2021 Introversion and Extraversion and the work of the Church (S13E01) When discussing introverts and extraverts, it is important to discuss the work of the church. One might feel that a certain personality type is needed to accurately perform the duties Christ set forth. Remember our previous […]

Under the Juniper Tree Season 12, Episode 8 for Thursday, November 26, 2020 Definition: “the act of interpreting new information, not for the purpose of understanding said info within its natural context, but only to strengthen one’s opinion.”  Examples: The Election and COVID-19: One might take the information only to prove his or her point. Dangers: […]