Use Your Words

Before the show really gets going - Josh wanted to try his hand at acting...and well....listen to the first few moments to hear how well that went..... But once things started..... Something that was on Aaron's mind was when is it appropriate to say NO to someone.  Sometimes saying no takes the form of a direct "No" and sometimes it takes the form of an indirect No through body language/etc.  When...

If you've gone to a movie recently, you've probably seen the ad running in front of the movie talking about digital piracy and how illegal it is.  But in reality - how bad is it really? This week Paul wanted to talk about digital piracy.  As someone who once partook of digital piracy when he was in college (and now regrets it) he has a unique perspective on this.  Why is digital piracy so accepted...

In this special live episode at the Wisconsin Podcast Festival, the guys play a game of fake news vs real news and give away 50 dollars.  We then also talk about how Aaron (even though it's his dream) unfortunately cannot be a professional video game player as most e-sports players will be retiring at his age.  Sit back, relax, listen.

This week Aaron wanted to discuss the concept of doing whatever makes you happy is ok to do.  We hear from everyone that you must do what you need to do to be happy - but is this sound advice?  While Aaron brings up this conversation and thinks it might be simplistic of course it can't be.  First Paul and Josh debate the meaning of happiness, pleasure, and joy.  Then we discuss is it possible to b...

This week Paul wanted to talk about Antifa.  They really have become a problem in society as a whole.  There is the ability and right to protest and then there is Antifa which seems to only cause problems in their wake wherever they go.     Watch Crowder's video here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmNz2jGzsDA   Daryl Davis on de-radicalizing KKK members https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORp3q1Oae...

Paul talks a little more on cancel culture - bringing up examples of cancel culture from the last few days.  He wanted to talk about it more to bring up his opinions that didn't fit in with the previous conversation.  September is also Suicide Prevention month and this makes it a great reminder on how to get help and assistance if it is needed help.   Interact with the show: Facebook: https://fb.m...

Education (and especially the four year college degree) is pushed as required to everyone in high school.  True college degree holders overall might make more money, but they go into more debt, start making money later, and generally have a lot more hoops to go through to even get close to having a decent life (with no guarantee they will actually get a good job).  Why is blue collar work looked a...

The guys have a conversation on patience and all that it entails.  From the practical everyday patience to why are we so impatient with God.  Aaron also asks the great question of when is someone being too patient.   Interact with the show: Facebook: https://fb.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Fb messenger: https://m.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/useyourwordspodcast/ Twitter: @...

A current trend in social media land is Cancel Culture.  When someone (politician, comedian, pop culture figure, joe schmoe) utters an opinion or word that goes against what the mob has declared is the correct thing to say/do there are calls for canceling/boycotting the person and their source of income.  What can be done about it?  Is it something we should participate in?  Is it just? Interact w...

In this short and quick bonus episode, Paul goes over some alternatives to Google Services that he has moved to or is investigating for use.  Bonus episodes will come out once in a while, and will typically be ten minutes or less.

This week the guys (ok mostly Paul) talks about why Paul left Android, Google, and the various associated Google services.  While it is true that the person who leaked the documents is a conspiracy theorist (and would be a great friend of Josh) - that does not taint the raw data in the eyes of Paul.  While Paul has already made up his mind - he does remind everyone to make up their own mind after...

This week the guys sit down to talk about friendship.  We start with airing some grievances with each other but what they have learned about interacting with others due to those things.  We also discuss why friendship is so important in this day and age - especially in the days of online-only culture.   Interact with the show: Facebook: https://fb.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Fb messenger: https://m.me/...

This week Paul was frustrated with the lack of originality in media.  Hollywood and Disney specifically.  As of November, 2018 there were over 100 remakes or reboots in the works.  Instead of going with new content that had never been seen before, the same old works were being re-hashed to milk the wallets of those who want to be nostalgic.  Is Paul going overboard?  And why is Josh quiet on this...

Josh is on vacation yet again - but that doesn't mean that we have to stop.  This week Paul and Aaron invited one of their youth group kids along for the conversation as they talk about concerts.  People enjoy concerts - and from the number of videos online we see people are going to them non-stop.  But are concerts beneficial?  What about detriments from going to concerts?  If you go to heavy met...

This week Aaron wanted to know what the coping methods of the other guys were.  This started out as just a list of the coping methods and eventually turned into a conversation about if a healthy method could somehow be turned unhealthy. Interact with the show: Facebook: https://fb.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Fb messenger: https://m.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/useyourword...

It was only a matter of time until the Enforcer graced us with her presence here at Use Your Words - and this week she joined us for a discussion on Modesty/Purity in the modern age and provided her insight into the subject as well as asked some probing questions of the guys as well.   Interact with the show: Facebook: https://fb.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Fb messenger: https://m.me/UseYourWordsPodcas...

What should've been a peaceful July 4th holiday turned into a political conversation due to Nike recalling shoes due to them featuring the Betsy Ross flag and some people calling it out as a symbol of oppression.  Paul and Aaron talk about this - with a few interjections from a special studio guest.   Interact with the show: Facebook: https://fb.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Fb messenger: https://m.me/Us...

Josh is back this week with some life-changing news.  He walks us through everything surrounding this life-changing news including the fact that he lost count on the number of mimosas he had during his little vacation.  We also find out what Josh does and doesn't like about being a content creator and Josh's fascination with boats come through loud and clear.   Interact with the show: Facebook: ht...

This week Josh is on a cruise with the Enforcer so Paul and Aaron do some catching up.  Paul brings up some news that is not only odd, but things that he can see Aaron doing as well as his own generation doing.  We also have some big news that will make things better for us - catch up with us.  This is an episode to learn more about us - and for us to learn more about each other.   Interact with t...

Paul finally did it.  He got under Josh's skin enough to make him keep on the topic but also go off the rails a little.  This week the guys talk about physician-assisted suicide/euthanasia and if a person should have the right to elect to have one of these procedures performed if they are terminally ill and of sound mind.  Josh and Paul may not see eye to eye on this - but at the end of the day, t...

This week Aaron wanted to talk about the death penalty.  Should it be supported?  When should it be used?  What are the limitations on it?  Find out who amongst the three supports and opposes it and what they think it should be replaced with.   Interact with the show: Facebook: https://fb.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Fb messenger: https://m.me/UseYourWordsPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/use...

Josh's Thoughts on Modern Day Racism. This didn't fit in with our full episode - but thought it was worth enough to publish as a standalone minisode.

In this episode, Josh wanted to talk about if social media should be regulated by the government to stop the spread of fake news.  To make it a little more interesting Paul decided to argue for government regulation with Josh and Aaron taking the opposing view.  We also learned what medical procedure Aaron has thought of - and honestly - it's a little weird.     Interact with the show: Facebook: h...

This week we have a longer discussion than normal (thanks Aaron) as we talk about a topic that is going across the United States - weed.  We especially come at this from this perspective - if Christians can drink - what about weed?  What about this plant makes it more or less acceptable to use?  What are the thoughts on it?  Are there any hard facts which point one way or the other?  While we don'...

This week is a special week as we conclude our episodes dealing with mental health.  This week we have multiple people who joined us including those who have helped Paul through his issues with mental health and helped him get treatment.  These people include Andy and Heather Peterson - friends of the three guys.  Pastor David Sincock - who helped Paul get into a hospital for treatment (and even d...