Taking Note ...: Recent Episodes
Rob G
A place to store some mental notes; with the idea that these audio logs will some day be treated as a time capsule. Imagine hearing some old guy talk about life as it were, some time in the distant past ... or just some guy ranting to rant because podcasting is the new way to rant.
I'm the guy taking note, and will proceed to do so, as time allows it.
You know, besides the other stuff ... Whilst trying to distract myself from the world of politics, I end up going on a journey from P. Diddy, to 4 day work weeks, to explaining generational names.
Why do I do this to myself. Oh that's right, because I have no choice, politics run the world y'all. We gotta pay attention whether we like it or not ... but why does this year feel like a Matrix Simulation?!
Looks them gov'ment folk finally caught up to my "ahead of the trend" mindset and are going to ban the tik tac. The Tok. The ticky tacky. You know what i'm talking about, it's all up in the news. Anyway here's my thoughts on the tick tack. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-note/message
Let's check out the current news as of April 18th 1:39pm. I don't know whether to be excited, depressed, angry, hopeful, or bored ... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-note/message
A new wild documentary to call out the "secrets of the bible" (according to Satan himself allegedly), dropped a few months ago. I gave it a watch and realized: wait a minute ... these aren't secrets at all! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-note/message
Got a personal one for ya today. Y'all know that saying: ignorance is bliss. Is that true or nah?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-note/message
60 Minutes in Australia had a lot to say about a local church - so much that they called it a cult, but even further, attempted to link it to a tragic fatal car accident. The whole thing sounds like a reach from the 60 minutes program, BUT I couldn't help but wonder just how did they even get caught up in that kind of investigation ... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-note/message
Are celebrities out here giving their lives to Jesus and we're just sleeping on it? What does it mean?? Or is it all just part of the act? Another scene to draw attention to themselves ... or perhaps a genuine act to draw attention to the cross? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-note/message
How do you rate success? Is it by fame? Money? Credit Score? What achievements are necessary to mark oneself as successful?--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/taking-note/message
Had a good convo with my wifey about the different meanings of entrepreneurship. I struggle with understanding the actual definition cause i'm too stubborn, but with my wife's help, maybe I can finally come to terms with what it means. Also influencers are mentioned.
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Celebrating 13 years of marriage and the interesting phenomenon of the 13 year mark. What does it mean?! Who knows, but whatever it is, go get your 13 years!
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It's been a grip! That's an older man term for it has been a long while. Life has been busy, and the year has been... weird. Time to blow the dust off and get back into the swing of things.
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Been a minute! Busy times and may-haps a new new years resolution. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/taking-note/message
Our annual bible conference has passed in our new building and it is finally time to take a breather. Allow me to explain why this is such a big deal for me; I may need some help articulating this ...
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Part 2 of my convo with Jim. We dive deeper into the influence of our wives and motivation behind our jobs. A lot more business talk from non business types, but we try anyway.
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Finally made the time to sit down with my buddy Jim who has been a big part of motivating me to get started on my own podcast. We spend a lot of time talking about social media and our interests in podcasts as a whole in this one.
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inspiration every where I suppose. If I'm gonna go out there and get it you might as well too!
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Figuring out how to create traditions for our family, and which ones we are going to keep from our parents!
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Character and Integrity use to go a long way. Now it's about trying to define, what exactly is integrity? Does the moral code still hold up? Or is that just becoming an old form of character?
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Can you be so inspired from somethings so long ago, that it still sparks inspiration, even after so much time has passed? I believe so, yes.
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Do you believe we are coming to a final closing time in the universe? Is there such a thing as the last days, and if so, then when will they be upon us? Something to ponder before a good night rest.
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Do you consider yourself an introvert or an extrovert and why?
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Is life a choice we made? Or an opportunity we were given?
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Why are things the way they are?
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Self Evaluation time. Bootcamp is over and i'm exhausted. But now it's time to evaluate myself and see how I did. I'm pretty hard in myself so hopefully this goes well.
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Tired of being tired amiright? Everyone has their reasons for being tired, what are yours?
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There are many moments in life that impact is more than we know.
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Why don't you just chill out.
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Behind every bully is insecurity, sometimes linked to entitlements, or even to tragic events. People are interesting creatures and how we respond to life makes the difference in it all.
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Identifying what it means to be a volunteer and what it takes to have passion behind what you are doing.
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I'm an excellent driver, just like the next guy/gal. But excellence is typically forged from imperfections, or something profound like that. Here's a few stories of what made me the excellent driver I am today.
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Had a revelation of how I like to express my love for my family, and how they like to receive it. My wife will inform me of the 5 love languages, I forget them often. But I know this: she speaks in all 5 of them, fluently.
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What I like to call our teenagers personal conference leaders camp, but better known as our church boot camp. Think of a stereotypical Christian camp but with push ups and sit-ups. Also no kayaking. Oh and not cheesy guitar songs around the campfire. Ok you know what, it's nothing like the traditional lame-o church camps - our boot camp is the real deal.
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Had an interesting topic with a friend of mine about homophobia. We're still buds to this day, even with different views and backgrounds. Who would have thought, you can have your own perspective on life and lifestyles and not have to deem each other sworn enemies over it.
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Church kid culture is a unique reality. Not everyone understands it fully, and it can be very sensitive at time. This was an intriguing segment to put together as I had to come to the realization, i'm a convert, learning to raise church kids.
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A very special episode featuring my lovely wife! We didn't have time to plan it out, but thought to ourselves: what a great way to end a road trip then to co-host a podcast together. So we did just that. And we had a lot of fun doing it.
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I've never cared about what was in, or original, unique, etcetera etcetera so on and so forth. BUT I do have the sickest beach shirt collection and it is still growing.
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Sometimes I feel the need to reorganize a room, and sometimes I feel the urge to move mountains. Both require help much bigger and greater than myself.
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When trying to manage time, here is something to consider: you can't always manage time 😊
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We are a very spoiled generation. But it's one thing to be spoiled, and another thing to be a spoiled brat.
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If you don't clean as you go, then eventually you'll end up with a big mess!
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Are you aware of all of the talents or characteristics locked up inside of you? It's possible there are world changing talents inside of you, that you don't even realize are there.
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Why are we the way we are? I know this can open up a can of worms of theories and interpretations. But here's my take on it.
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My old man traditional rant on modern day dating. Giving a Christian perspective on the dating game nowadays.
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Sometimes I just got to sit back and appreciate what I have and really pet it sink in. Life can get busy and overwhelming and if you aren't careful, the stress and anxieties of life can eat you alive. Glad I have a God who is willing to take all of that and replace it with peace, allowing me to relax and just - - breathe ...
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This Valentine's day reminds me of a story of how I met your mother. See what I did there?
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Therapy has become strangely trendy in today's world. It's like people do it for fun, but what's the real endgame- what's the final product to going to therapy? I reflect on my own past experiences to see if therapy would have been a decent answer for me growing up.
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I've always had a future mindset, sometimes though, it felt more like a curse than a blessing. But I never minded being called grandpa.
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They're out there, and some of them are REALLY out there. It's interesting how some can shed truth on a situation or just a long discombobulated swarm of rabbit holes that leads to people with too much time on their hands. Choose wisely.
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Our natural interest in obtaining knowledge could be one the most useful characteristics we have.
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Someday it would be nice to be able to speak the español. Maybe i'll get to it this year. Or not?
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Almost joined the military a couple, three, or four time's. But I am fulfilled by following a different kind of Soldier's Duty.
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We are still masking right? I don't know anymore. A stomach bug held me hostage over the weekend and now that i've escaped, I have to gather my bearings because everything is a mess again.
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What can God do in 2022? Love that. You don't need a new year to be a new you!
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Sharing some fun outreach moments.
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It's finally come to an end. The Paul Jimenez Experience has reached it's final episode ... until next time that is!
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We live in a very scary world- full of fear and chaos. It's been like this for a while; but amidst the chaos, you can find peace. Don't live in fear
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The month of December is actually pretty eventful, both in the best way, but for some maybe even the worst way. Hoping and praying that you are experiencing a good December.
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Gluttony is legitimately a real issue. Especially where I come from. BUT we can do something about it, you know - like not overeat and stuff.
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Ranting about the new wave of socially awkward people in the world.
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Part 4 is here and is ready for your ears. We go down the childhood lane and can't help but compare to today's younger generation. Also during this segment, we dive deeper into what life was like at the moment of our conversions ...
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My passionate opinion on conviction over condemnation. I've been there- and it's no fun.
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Itsa-nuther wunn! Part 3 is dished out for your entertainment. Get ready to hear about the holidays and the plot twist of the podcast: this is all just therapy after all. The Paul Jimenez experience part 3, made for you.
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A short story of how I jacked up the nerves in my nose and how I became a professional at handling nose bleeds. True story.
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It's wild how much technology has advanced over the years. And it's moments like trying to explain how to burn a CD that really makes you realize, just how old you really are.
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Part 2 is up and ready and it's a whole lotta halloween and haunted houses. We go into some of the nitty gritty details of our journey into building haunted houses for ministry, as well as scouting the cities "best" houses they can boast. This is the Paul Jimenez experience part 2, enjoy.
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A short story of getting kicked out of a job.
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Had the opportunity to sit with my older brother and bring him in on the podcast. We talked so much, I had to break it up into segments so you can really cherish the experience. Part 1 of 5
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Remembering my little cousin dubbed "cousin Mike" whom I consider more of a little brother.
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A sincere revelation of appreciation.
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Why let others make it easy for you, when you can get in there and learn yourself? What is your motivation?
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Remembering some awesome partnerships created at the infamous Boyd's over a decade ago - and how they still have impact even today.
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Reminiscing the fun days of starting a band and all of the years that have gone by since.
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Can a hairdo really give you strength?
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The strange stomach sickness that changed my life, and my taste buds.
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An early revelation to obtain and maintain peace at mind.
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I always saw myself as some punk kid who did what he wanted, when he wanted- and where did that get me? After reading some stories of a similar punk kid who chose to follow a good influence, it made me realize - I can achieve something better in life. Something I couldn't grasp on my own ... This is My Testimony.
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The long drawn out Drama: Corporate Life. A story of a young naïve AV technician switching from power tools to cubicles. The wild west of corporate will leave you deranged if you're not careful! Or it will give you lots of raises, you do you, amiright?
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My youngest of the 3 is the perfect size that I want ALL of my kids to stay as. They are not allowed to keep growing up on me!
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A spicy opinion on a spicy topic with some biblical reference points. Scary stuff.
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To be human, is to be a big screw up!
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Explaining why such an ugly beach can have so much meaning to me.
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Is it a bad day because of the circumstances or because of your attitude?
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Curses shmurses. Demons shmemons. Witchcraft shmitchcraft.
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My second oldest daughter needs to stop growing up, I demand it.
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The 2 richest men in the nation are spending their money and we are all here to judge them. Because if we had all that money, clearly we would spend it better.
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Remembering the historical and chilling event us Texans nicknamed: "Snowvid"
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The real life struggle of deciding what college to go to - or to go at all.
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Confessions of a lowly sound guy.
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A personal bible study on how old the earth really is.
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The most monumental Job i've had to date. The starting place where I learned it all.
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It may not look like much, but it's been good to me.
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The Church almost caught fire on the same night our vase of flowers was mysteriously cracked. Coincidence? .... yeah, it really was just a coincidence.
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The long drawn out story (abbreviated version) of how I decided I want to start my own business.
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The story of how I became a fan of the sports.
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Here are a few podcasts I enjoy:
Project Restore: https://open.spotify.com/show/6LiZojFMEfLJmsJPLgo8yM?si=HA4a1w26Sja-gEF25Zj5Mw
Stuff You Should Know: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ofXAdFIQQRsCYj9754UFx?si=8FRHHDtrQ2uS_Qpx1MvwHA
Brainstuff: https://open.spotify.com/show/4fZTfiBKd3DEUTGguRJfdb?si=xP9t38BVQ0qgg83cKkBKwA
Talking to Teachers: https://open.spotify.com/show/3PF1NGTQ8lXhFfPJeMAUoX?si=4N48ZfpDSKWH2KGtJuLA3Q
Hornets hive: https://youtu.be/k0nKOFlDF9g
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People may be annoying, but don't let yourself end up lonely because of it. Build relationships and learn to value the friendships you have in front of you.
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My oldest is getting older and now I feel old.
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Reminiscing the transition of a lifetime. A truly historical moment, to make: "the switch"
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Choosing to have the victory, and not play victim in life. https://youtu.be/bt_lcG2gFw0
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A revelation of the importance of music.
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A therapeutic session on remembering my parents. From childhood to an adult, through hard times and good times - always choosing to love my parents.
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Sometimes we just gotta sit back and enjoy what we have, while we have it.
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Vax on, mask off - Amiright? No? That's not right? So no mask orrr ? What a confusing time we are living in. Either way, stay safe out there. https://youtu.be/x5KUN5mWIyU
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Remembering the start of the Pandemic of 2020. https://open.spotify.com/show/5co6VNkuxts1Gq50Di8UrQ?si=N4Elc5JORVC4ZFFT-1pvkA&dl_branch=1
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I don't like pets. My sad, traumatic origin story that leads to the superhero dad I am today (sacrificing my feelings for my family, dang it). https://sahumane.org
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A forgotten birthday, remembered by loved ones.
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I am now an old man on the road, and I appreciate highways.
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Have you ever found yourself getting into trouble because you were bored? Don't be bored, don't get yourself into trouble
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A spicy opinion on American education. https://open.spotify.com/show/3PF1NGTQ8lXhFfPJeMAUoX?si=bQ5G2vdySOKIOG_UlEbDwg
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Social Media has evolved from personal webpages, to fully fleshed out apps that are easy to use, and easier to share information. This is a good thing - right? https://youtu.be/sC5sv8uYKgc
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I can't hide the truth any longer, it's time for the world to learn who the superhero my wife really is.
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Why am I even doing this podcast, you ask? Oh you didn't ask? I'll explain why anyway in this episode. You're welcome
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Religion isn't what saved me, a relationship with our Creator did.
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Not a whole lot of thinking going on here, just a lot of talking and waiting. Waiting for time to progress so we can blow the dust off this track and check out later.
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