The Second Party Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Every good party has two acts. The first party, where attendance is high and conversations shallow, and the Second Party, where the unserious have moved on and the remaining can engage in deep, interesting conversations. This casual, conversational show will aim to do exactly that: think critically about fundamental issues, engage in thought-provoking and conscientious conversation, provide and consider new ideas, and maybe learn a few things along the way. From Science and Technology, to Business and Economics, to Politics, Psychology, and Religion… nothing is off the table at 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…
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-second-party-podcast/id1615661899
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6laZTdgPJS9WswWOoHm3WA
Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTU1NTkxLnJzcw==
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?
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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.
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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.
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References:
Filming Bugatti run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTJr5bMWVyo
Bugatti run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkkV1vLHUvQ
Koenigsegg run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaEpYc3YLz4
2PP Tweet: https://x.com/2ndpartypodcast/status/1662146246507741212?s=46&t=zw0OmOf0B_7_xrID4SwNbQ
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.
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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.
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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?
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Reference:
Letters to Malcolm by C.S. Lewis
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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.
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Reference:
Letters to Malcolm by C.S. Lewis
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.
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References:
Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey
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.
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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!
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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? Today, my wife and I discuss this and more.
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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.
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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?
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References:
https://www.motoringresearch.com/car-news/gordon-murray-automotive-igm-supercar/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00vm84l/p00vm7yr
https://dailyrubber.com/gordon-murray-the-man-and-his-machines/
https://vintagecardaily.com/car-facts/mclaren-f1/
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.
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Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xOTU1NTkxLnJzcw==
References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYPJzQppANo - How We Domesticated Cats (Twice)
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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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References:
https://nypost.com/2021/07/10/why-progressive-women-want-to-date-men-who-act-conservative/ - New York Post article
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbKXeVOUQYY - Eric Weinstein discussion with Tom Bilyeu
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 potentially find unexpected common ground.
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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.
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References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4PS_DhzyDg&t=43s - Jordan B. Peterson discusses harmless men
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buXwi-TfPP8 - Jordan B. Peterson discusses clip from Bill Burr - You People Are All The Same
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.
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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).
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References:
https://www.healthline.com/health/call-of-the-void
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.
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References:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbKXeVOUQYY - Eric Weinstein discussion
We have a pervasive problem in our modern societies: the denigration and lack of appreciation for blue-collar workers. In this podcast episode, I share my thoughts on why many may not properly appreciate blue-collar workers, and how we can better appreciate and understand the extremely necessary jobs they do.
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References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue-collar_worker
About Time (2013)
Underground by David Macaulay
Tenet (2020)
One of the questions I asked my parents a lot growing up was, “What is the meaning of life?” It’s a tricky question to answer with lots of different views. One day, my father gave me his answer: “To help minimize the suffering in the world.” On this episode, I address this proposition, why I think it is sorely wrong, and consider a better way to contextualize and understand suffering in this life.
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The Giver by Lois Lowry
On this episode, we discuss some recent experiences we have had with nefarious panhandling and how it fits into the larger topic of poisoning the well. We discuss how this occurs, relate it to Christianity and the Third Commandment, and contemplate how best to counteract it in multiple domains.
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References:
For A Week YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ForAWeek
For A Week - I BECAME A PANHANDLER FOR ONE WEEK! NOT CLICKBAIT - For A Week - Ep. 11: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRh9MZj5jD8
PragerU - The Ten Commandments Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIBtb_NuIJ1y0fPzddUfOqYMav-gp1JNM
PragerU - 3. Do Not Misuse God’s Name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI8OtOfzUDE&list=PLIBtb_NuIJ1y0fPzddUfOqYMav-gp1JNM&index=4
Logan Paul Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO2pgLVbOI0
Mattress Size Comparison: https://naturalform.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/mattress-size-dimension-guide.jpg
Art is all around us — in the music we listen to, the movies we watch, the cars we drive, hanging on the walls of our home, even in the sky above us. Today we share a couple stories about how we learned to better appreciate the beauty and difficulty of producing good art, discuss the characteristics and “rules” of art, and point out some of the ways we may encounter art without even realizing it.
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References:
Where The Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The Life of Pablo - Kanye West
QOVES Studio: https://www.youtube.com/c/QOVESStudio
QOVES Studio - Scars Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAJzI6Bv71I&t=226s
The Sketch Monkey: https://www.youtube.com/c/Thesketchmonkey
Bembli: https://www.youtube.com/c/Bembli
Life is full of risky decisions. At one point or another, whether exposed in their youth or not, people will be forced to encounter and make decisions regarding alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and other high-risk activities such as handling firearms. Today we consider how we can better help the next generation properly prepare to confront these things without allowing them to destroy their lives.
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References:
https://www.alcohol.org/effects/drinking-and-fighting/
We were made for community, but, as of late, it seems like we have lost the ability to connect deeply with and relate to those around us. Today, we discuss the importance of fostering community in the hopes of reestablishing a shared culture through our collective experiences.
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References:
http://psychminds.com/communication-online-vs-face-to-face-interactions/
No one can deny that life is full of annoyances, but there is one thing in particular that I consider to be the most annoying thing. Today we dive into what that is, explore why it might be particularly bothersome, and ponder the societal and religious implications.
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Statistics is a powerful, sometimes-confusing, easily-misunderstood, and, dare we say, dangerous mathematical tool. On this episode, we discuss the way different pieces of statistics can (and should) influence our daily actions, beliefs, and mindsets, along with how they can be misleading or counterproductive, whether by nefarious intent, or simply ignorance.
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References:
https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2014/05/14/1321426111
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interracial_marriage_in_the_United_States
https://comparecamp.com/divorce-statistics/
https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/about/transmission.html
https://www.cdc.gov/chickenpox/vaccination.html
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/prostate/basic_info/risk_factors.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Survivorship_bias
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-colgate/colgate-censured-over-advert-idUKL1654835620070117
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/january-6-opinion-poll-2022/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preference_falsification
Today on the Second Party Podcast, we discuss modes of practical problem-solving in everyday life, and specifically the role that desperation can, and does, and sometimes needs to play.
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Mikhaila Peterson discusses her carnivore diet story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ka9WBEijhk
What is the “Second Party”, you might ask? Join us as we explore the idea behind the show and the conversational guidelines/rules we will be following.
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References:
The Giver by Lois Lowry
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Dr. Jordan B Peterson
Welcome to the Second Party Podcast! Let’s get warmed up today as we start out with a brief, introductory “first party.” Learn a bit about your Second Party host, and get some insight into the inspiration for this show. We hope you stick around for the Second Party, though; that’s where the real fun begins!
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12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Dr. Jordan B Peterson