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Mack Emerson
Welcome to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. My name is Mack and I am interested in pretty much everything so the motto "jack of all trades, master of none" just wasn't cutting it for me; therefore, I've raised my personal standard to "jack of all trades, master of a few." Theology, poetry, stories about being a transgender Christian, and so much more await. You're more than welcome to join! Send me topic, comments, and questions on Instagram! @mackofafew Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masterofafew/support
Today's segment is about the things I'm still grateful about growing my fundamentalist upbringing. There are many things that were harmful about how I grew up, but I don't know who I'd be without the community that raised me. Fundamentalism is dangerous and toxic, but it isn't a monolithic evil, and only ever talking about the bad things only perpetuates that idea.
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Hello!
As of 8/28/2021, I am officially 2 years on Testosterone! I'm so excited to share my update on my transition and I also want to talk about what it has been like transitioning a global pandemic. Missing out on celebrating milestones with friends has been really hard and I want to bring some awareness and maybe some support to others going through it too!
This is also available on YouTube with pictures to document my physical transition! - https://youtu.be/3xjT0NTHz6g
Enjoy!
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In this segment, I start retelling my story filling in gaps that I previously left out because I was ashamed of who I was before coming out and accepting my identity. I was indoctrinated from a very young age and as a result, I know I hurt people with my words and actions - here is the first part of my story of coming to terms with who I am and the obstacles I had to face to get here.
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It has been over a year since my last episode and I finally think it's time to start again! In this segment, I will be explaining why I've decided to return to this podcast and also tell you a little bit of my story with conversion therapy. If you haven't watched #PrayAway on Netflix yet, please do. As a survivor of conversion therapy, it's real and damaging and only gets worse the more we avoid talking about it.
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Looking back there were a lot of things going on with baby Mack and while some of it was probably the precursors to my depression or anxiety or run-of-the-mill childhood awkwardness, some of it was definitely dysphoria I just couldn't name yet. I hope this helps someone as they try to figure out their own identity.
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Today, June 19th, is Juneteenth or the day we celebrate the liberation of the enslaved. On this day in 1865, the last of enslaved were informed of emancipation. Take this day to educate yourself and learn the history of enslavement and oppression in The United States. Fittingly, this is also the last segment in my series reading "We Have Never Asked Permission to Sing," a chapbook of poetry written by Black and Brown Trans people. I hope you enjoy it and you can download the book for yourself at: https://forwardtogether.org/art/we-have-never-asked-permission-to-sing/
Take this day (and everyday) to educate yourself about systemic racism and how to be actively anti-racist.
Find opportunities to get involved with the links below.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
https://bit.ly/antiraciststarter
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I said last week that I was going to spend a few weeks reading some poetry by Black and Brown trans people, so here is part two of that series. We probably have one week left of it after this. I hope you enjoy and download the book so you can read them over again. This poetry was written by Black and Brown trans people for a chap book called "We Have Never Asked Permission to Sing." It was released for Trans Day of Remembrance in 2019 and can be downloaded at https://forwardtogether.org/art/we-have-never-asked-permission-to-sing/
I will continue to read from this collection for the next several weeks to raise up the voices of Black and Brown trans people because the very community that gave us Pride is under attack. Find opportunities to get involved with the links below.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
https://bit.ly/antiraciststarter
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Hey Everyone! I guess I should say Happy Pride, but it doesn't feel like the right statement. Although, maybe it is because Pride was started by Black and Brown Trans women who fought back against the police. Pride is old school this year. This week, I want to stay focused on what matters, so this week's segment of Master of a Few is a poetry reading...but it isn't mine. This poetry was written by Black and Brown trans people for a chap book called "We Have Never Asked Permission to Sing." It was released for Trans Day of Remembrance in 2019 and can be downloaded at https://forwardtogether.org/art/we-have-never-asked-permission-to-sing/
I will continue to read from this collection for the next several weeks to raise up the voices of Black and Brown trans people because the very community that gave us Pride is under attack. Find opportunities to get involved with the links below.
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#donate
https://bit.ly/antiraciststarter
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I am a white straight man and it's time to check my privilege and do better than silence.
Black and brown people are being murdered simply for existing and my silence does nothing to help, so I am starting by educating myself. Below are a list of resources I'm using to start that process. I hope you'll do the same.
Saytheirnames #Blacklivesmatter
https://sojo.net/articles/our-white-friends-desiring-be-allies?fbclid=IwAR1CkXOVIq6L_F2IdktZ3ynq8xP1sP950oLC3IbmgOmKOuAkjrYtbHDqroU
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/mobilebasic?fbclid=IwAR3A_2_hf6EwrJkn6w8jgZYZldi84w2MtCnN-N3lzVCCE7Xjff3EibFv090
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2 Weeks Post Top Surgery!! I'm feeling good and will include more details about recovery in my 9 month on T video to be released on the 30th! Thank you to everyone who supported me and continues to support my recovery! This segment is also about my parents. I heard an interesting phrase lately that I wanted to talk about; "What is left after anger?" Hear my answer in this segment! Enjoy!
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Recorded 40 hours until surgery, this is the final pre-op podcast! That's right, I am less than 2 days out top surgery day! I am so excited and wanted to record my thoughts and feelings just prior to surgery day!
This podcast is dedicated to everyone who has supported me with kind words, kind thoughts, prayers, financial help, and all of the other amazing ways I have been blessed by chosen family.
I am so thankful for everyone who has helped me get this far. This one is for you!
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I get sent these kinds of videos all of the time and so I figured I would react to this one, so that you could hear my honest thoughts.
CW: sexual violence/abuse, child abuse, drug and alcohol abuse, prostitution, detransition
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Welcome to Season 4 of Master of a Few! We're 2 months from the 2 year mark and that is incredible to me! On this segment, I want to reflect on why I started this and talk about what I want to do in the future. Thanks to all those who have followed me on this journey and I hope you stick around!
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Sometimes you just cannot stomach any cliches. Today is one of those days. My surgery is cancelled and I lost my summer job. I'm sure many of you are struggling too. Let's hold space for that. My God is big enough to handle my feelings and my anger and my disappointment.
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Life's weird right now, so have some poetry! This is some of my more recent poetry and I hope you enjoy it!
Poems: Woven, Solstice, Fond, I Remember You, Liability, It Must be Hard
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A Tornado in Nashville
A Worldwide Pandemic
Who's been reading the Left Behind books?
There is so much going on in the world right now, so let's take a just few moments to read some psalms and feel some peace. I'm praying for you all. Be kind. Be generous. Be safe.
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Hey Everyone! 4 years ago today, I came out as transgender and my life changed for the better! I chose this day as my new birthday and here's the story. Enjoy!
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August to February...it's only been six months and at the same time, it's already been six months! I'm so thankful to be on T, but the ways it has changed my dysphoria have been varied and odd. Here's some of my thoughts! Check out my YouTube video update coming soon!
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Mental health is our topic today. I've been talking about how much happier I am than I used to be, which is so true, but today I want to talk about a concurrent reality. I have depression and anxiety, which means even when I am living my dreams and I am so happy with my life, some days are still rough and I think it's important to talk about how both can be true.
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People sometimes ask "what would you change if you could change anything?". I've realized that my answer is "nothing". I've been through a lot of hard things in my life, but I can honestly say they've made me who I am and I wouldn't change it for the world.
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Contentment is a rare thing, but every now and then I look around that this life I have and I just feel good about it. Today is one of those days, so let's talk about contentment.
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When taking about faith with a friend, she told me about how a family member asked what her spiritual hill to die on was. I responded that I think the phrasing makes it sound like a battle and while I will die for my faith, I won't kill for it. I'm learning what it looks like to be an evangelical who know what he believes but is also compassionate and kind and genuine in a world where evangelical holds so much more negative connotation.
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Knowing something is true or false is only half the battle. The other half is managing to actually believe it. This can be particularly difficult when people say hurtful things. I have been fighting this battle and hopefully talking about it will help me out and maybe even help someone else. Enjoy!
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Welcome to the 20's! Can you believe its the new year already? I'm about to start my second semester of divinity school, but before we can properly move on and achieve our roaring 20's goals, we must reflect on what is behind us. In the spirit of that, this segment is a recap of 2019 and just a glimpse into what's to come!
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Welcome to the second half of the Confessions of the Careful Poet anniversary reading! This segment will include poems from the third and final part of the book: Confessions of the Careful Poet. I hope you enjoy!
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In a couple weeks, my book will turn one year old! Instead of smashing it into a cake, though, I figured I'd take it on a little birthday tour instead. So, this week, enjoy some poetry from Confessions of the Careful Poet complete with mediocre explanations for the origins of the poems. Check out the link below if you'd like to read them all.
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Your name, your pronouns, your number
The three staples of a divinity school introduction. No, not your phone number, your enneagram type.
I didn't have one for a long time, but I've finally settled on a type - I'm a 5 wing 6
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Going to woods, getting a oil change, Folgers Breakfast Blend coffee, making breakfast, getting called "Buddy"...all of these things remind me of one person. He taught me to be a good man when he didn't even know I was watching. This segment is about my dad. We have a complicated relationship, but I love him and he'd be proud of the kind of man I am.
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Hey guess what...bodies aren't bad. It's a novel thought, I know. Learning how to live in my body instead of just ignoring it and trying to live as a disembodied brain is quite a difficult process, but it can be so rewarding. I hope you enjoy my ramblings about embodiment!
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Growing up fundamentalist had its hard parts (I won't pretend otherwise), but I want to talk about some of the best parts of growing up in that church. Had I grown up anywhere else, I wouldn't be myself and I am so thankful for all the good parts of my childhood. I hope you enjoy!
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On Sep. 17, 2018, I put out a segment called "On Being Seen" this is sort of a part 2. Today I want to talk about seeing myself and finally believing that maybe just maybe I'm worthy of unashamed love...go figure. Also, I'll be 2 months on T on Monday and that's just craziness! Enjoy!
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There are things that it just sucks to accept. The reality of trauma or abuse or having to accept when something is just so unfair and there is nothing you can do to fix it. Hard truths suck, but they are so important. This segment is about some of the hard things I am learning to recognize and starting to accept...sort of.
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Happy Coming Out Day! This week's segment is about coming out and how it is not a one time deal; coming out is a process, but 4 years later, I can happily announce that it does get better! Wherever you are on your journey, I'm proud of you!
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Tomorrow, 9/28/19, will be my one month on T anniversary! Time goes by so freaking fast! With such an exciting milestone, I decided it was a good time for some reflection on this new stage of my life. So here ya go; some updates on transition, my personal life, my feelings about seminary, and my spiritual autobiography! Thanks for being on this journey with me and I hope you enjoy!
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Hey everyone! This fall has been going by so quickly and my life is currently absorbed in work and Hebrew study groups, but I love it! Given the impending papers and exams, it's a good time for a poetry break! I hope you enjoy!
The Poems:
-Shaking Voices
-Storms
-How to Know When You're Falling
-The Poet's Dream
-All of the Above
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"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. Oh Lord, my strength and my redeemer." Psalm 19:14 KJV
In this segment, I talk about my favorite psalm and how it has followed me throughout my life. Enjoy!
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Do you ever have moments when you feel like this can't be real? There is no way this is your actual life. That can come in both a positive and negative flavor, but it can be a great feeling to feel grounded in the world. In this segment, I want to talk about dissociation, reality, and how interpretation changes everything. Enjoy!
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Hey everyone, welcome back to Master of a Few. On this segment, I wanted to update you on some fantastic stuff in my life, but also talk about something that has been difficult for me. This segment is on acceptance, but not the acceptance you're thinking of. This is the kind of acceptance where you accept that some people will never be able to be happy for you or truly love you. It's hard, but it brings so much peace. I hope this helps someone!
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Welcome to Season 3 of Master of a Few! It's time to switch some things up; starting with the beginning of the segment descriptions!
This week's segment is an announcement of new beginnings, an explanation of the exciting things that are happening, and a blessing for all of you lovely people who are also at the start of something new. Thanks for listening thus far and I look forward to more great things to come!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I think you've been patient long enough...here is my big news and the story of how it came to be! Thank you so much to each person who has supported me and loved me. Please know that I would have loved to tell you in person, but this is the best I could do.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I know told you I would give you big news today, but I lied. I'm so sorry, but you have to wait one more week. As a consolation prize, though, here is some of the new poetry I've written! I hope you enjoy!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Does anyone else struggle with waiting? I am a notoriously impatient person and I hate feeling like there is nothing to do. This has been my struggle for the summer, but particularly in the past weeks as I have been trying to live with WWJD on the forefront of my mind. So, in this segment, I talk about what it means to be Christ-like when you are in a time of rest or waiting or frankly, helplessness. Sometimes God brings us there for rest and sometimes it's to teach us patience. I am trying to learn both. I hope this helps somebody else who is finding themselves with nothing they can do.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Do you know where the motto "What Would Jesus Do?" came from? It is from an amazing book called "In His Steps" by Charles M. Sheldon. He wrote this book about the congregation of Henry Maxwell and the challenge they undertook. This challenge was to ask one question before making any decision "What would Jesus do?" and then to act accordingly regardless of the consequences. This is what I talk about in this week's segment of Master of Few.
I'm taking on this challenge and I urge you to try it to. Let's see what happens when we let Christ's example become real in our lives.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Do you ever experience the feeling that you don't deserve to be respected or to be heard? I have that feeling all the time and in this segment I want to talk about my recent experiences with learning that I can take up space in this world. I hope this is helpful for you!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. As I'm sure you can tell from the title, this is the last segment of Master of a Few that will be recorded in Pennsylvania. Tomorrow morning, I will be hitting the road for Nashville and this time to stay. PA has been home for 4 years and it was here that I really grew up. I figured out who I was, I came out, I lost everything, I gained so much more, I fell in love, I got my heart broken, I made friends and family, I made mistakes, I hurt people, and I learned so much. Thank you to every single person who was a character in this chapter of my story, for how ever short a time. I might be leaving PA tomorrow but I've leaving a special piece of my heart here. I hope you enjoy this reflective segment!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Sometimes people we love and respect make us feel like we have no choice but to do the wrong thing; whether it's lying or treating someone in an unloving way or walking away from someone you love. Well guess what? You always have a choice. No matter how scared you are, you always have a choice. The choice to love and the choice to fight and the choice to leave.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack, and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Pride month is officially over, but guess what? The LGBTQ+ community doesn't just disappear and there are still queer kids out there who need help. As a teacher, I believe education is crucial for the protection of LGBTQ+ kids and in this segment, I want to talk about 3 ways I think teachers can help their queer students. I hope you enjoy this segment and I hope it helps!
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I'm in Nashville! That's right, I went to pride in Pittsburgh on Sunday and then drove all the way to Tennessee the next day! It has been quite and adventure and a serious lesson in trusting the Lord to work things out the way they are supposed to be worked out. God is good! I hope you enjoy the full story of what's been going on!
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Happy Pride Month! I get to go to pride this weekend, so I wanted to take a few minutes and explain why Pride is important to me and to the LGBTQ+ community. I hope this is informative for some people, but please keep in mind that these are only my views and I can in no way speak for the whole community. I can't wait for another chance to celebrate our community and I hope you get a chance to celebrate too! Stay safe and happy Pride!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. How's it going? I've been gone for just under a month because I've been super busy graduating and doing all kinds of things, but I'm back now! This is going to be a two post kind of week, so I wanted to start with a life update and story time segment. I hope you enjoy!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Maybe you've had this moment already and maybe it's coming for you soon; but at some point in all of my friends' lives, they have had to ask a question. "Mack is trans...what do I do now?" It can be scary if you've never had a friend who is trans before and all of a sudden someone you love comes out. What do you do? How do you respond? What if you believe transitioning is a sin but you still want to love them well? I don't have all of the answers, but I hope this helps someone at least a little bit.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Do people accuse you of being a pessimist because you acknowledge that this world we live in sucks? Have you ever been asked why you don't seem to have any hope for this world? I have and I want to clear it up. I am not afraid to acknowledge that things suck currently because I have hope in something incorruptible, unfading, and eternal. That's what this episode is about; hope, but not the hope that fades. Maybe someone needs to hear this, maybe not, but I hope you enjoy it.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. It's been 2 weeks since my last segment because I've been trying to figure out which direction to take this little project. I think I've settled on doing some more scripture study over the next few weeks, so prepare yourself for that. To start us off, this week's segment is about the crucifixion since it is Good Friday after all. I hope you enjoy our look at Luke 23.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. "Shut up" is a phrase I have heard way to many times in my life. Whether because I was socialized as a female, or because I was too liberal, or because I was too conservative, or too trans, people have regularly told me that my voice isn't worth hearing. This segment is about how we cannot shut up. Choosing to be quiet and let the majority voices have the floor unchallenged is how we lose the fights for equality and love and freedom. Someone I greatly respect and admire told me "Don't be quiet because if you are quiet then the world will never change." This is me speaking up and I hope it encourages someone else to do the same.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. If you asked a bunch of people how they could know if someone was a Christian, what would they say? I have a feeling it wouldn't be the fact that they love too well even though that's exactly what Christ said we should be known for. Today, I want to talk about radical, obtrusive, ridiculous love; the kind of love that people see and wonder what is wrong with that person that they are able to love like that. According to Christ, it's this kind of love that is supposed to set Christians apart and in the divided hate-filled world we live in today, that kind of love is our only hope. I hope you enjoy the segment!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Yesterday was my birthday! I've been out and proud as myself for 3 years now and that's amazing! This segment is the break down of the lyrics to the song The Village by Wrabel which is in the background to my new transition timeline video which you can find here. It has some very true and powerful lyrics about being trans that I want to talk about. Check out the music video here.
My book is still available on Amazon. Click here.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious meets too much time. Does it ever amuse and concern you things people will do in the name of Jesus? I'm not saying I'm perfect and I've got this Christian life thing down; however, I am saying that it astounds me how people can treat others absolutely horribly and do it in the name of Jesus. That's today's topic; when people do Jesus wrong. I hope you enjoy!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. This is a long one, but it's full of stories that are extremely cringy and kind of comical. I will never understand why people think they get to ask me super invasive personal questions before they know my name. I officially have 3 phrases to live by; "Mind your own damn business.", "Don't make assumptions.", and "Just hit send." Anyway, I hope you enjoy!
My book still exists!
Confessions of the Careful Poet
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I have more exciting news to share about my future and with it comes a lengthy reflection on the faithfulness of our God. Have you ever just sat down and thought about all of the things God worked out to get you where you are right now? I highly recommend it. The results of my reflections and more ramblings are included in this segment. I hope you enjoy it!
My book!
Confessions of the Careful Poet
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Hey everyone, It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I had a different segment planned, but then I got some questions about the future answered and I just couldn't talk about anything else! Thank you so much to everyone who helped me get here!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Today's topic is the fear of the unknown because after accomplishing my first week of student teaching, I'm thinking about the future and I am slightly terrified. The future is scary and I'm making my peace with that because no matter what comes, I have a faithful God watching out for me and working all things for my good. I hope this is a helpful message for someone today!
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Confessions of the Careful Poet by Mack E.P. Griffith
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. This is Part 2 of a segment I did a few months ago; segment 15 - "Why Aren't You Angry". I decided to do a second part because I am angry after all and recently I've been learning that being angry is okay. I hope this episode helps someone who has been struggling with feeling guilty because of anger. It helped me to record it.
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Confessions of the Careful Poet
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Happy New Year! I hope 2019 is treating you well so far. Welcome to season 2 where the first thing we are going to talk about is how knowing why you are doing something can make all the difference even in a terrifying situation.
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Hey everyone, it’s Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Welcome to the season one finale! This is the last segment of Master of Few for 2018, so let's take a trip down memory lane and remember all the twists and turns and flips this roller coaster of a year brought us. If you get motion sickness, you have been warned. Thank you to everyone who has listened to season one! I can't wait to see what the new year brings us and I will talk to you all again on January 11, 2019!
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Next Friday will be the last segment in season 1 so don't miss it! Today's topic is the things worth fighting for. Have things to tell me? Tell me on Twitter! @Mackofafew
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. It's officially Advent season, so Merry Christmas! Are you one of those people who reads the ending of a movie or book before you start at the beginning? That drives me crazy, but in life, it can be very comforting to know that the last chapter is already written. This segment is all about hope and the last chapter of our stories and how we don't have to worry about it because we have a great author! (I added a sponsorship to my podcast cause why not, I hope it doesn't bother anyone too much!)
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. This is a more somber segment because Tuesday Nov. 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance. This segment is dedicated to the Transgender individuals who were taken from us this year. For more information: https://tdor.info/
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. In continuing with my plan for an educational month, today's segment is about etiquette regarding trans people! Specifically, names, pronouns, compliments, and accidentally causing discomfort! This week is trans visibility week so support your trans friends and family and the community in general!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack. Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Today's topic is gender dysphoria, my best pal. It's an incredibly difficult thing to describe, but I'm going to give it my best shot. I decided that November is going to be a month of education! I hope you join me for it!
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. On this segment, I talk a bit about my feelings about the anti-transgender memo that has emerged recently. I didn't think it would cause as much of an emotional response as it has, so here we are. I can't speak for the whole trans community, but I can speak for myself. I am Mack, I am trans, I exist, and I won't be erased.
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Remember how I missed a week entirely? Well this segment is sorta an explanation of why. It's also really convoluted and not well planned out, but you're used to that by now. Also I'm about to break 200 plays which is amazing! Thank you all so much! Anyway, enjoy this segment about my struggles with mental health; I hope it's an encouragement or help!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Yes, I missed a week, I know. However, October 11th was National Coming Out Day so I'm finally going to share my coming out story! This is a long one so feel free to split it up! Enjoy!
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I get asked this question so often from very well meaning people who are very angry on my behalf. Therefore, I decided to talk about why I am not angry with various groups of people who admittedly do not treat me well or have not treated me well in the past. This ought to be a fun one. (That was actually only mildly sarcastic). Enjoy!
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Hey everyone, it's Mack! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Look! This segment is out on time! Be proud of me. This weeks segment is an open letter to anyone who may be dealing with fear, shame, hopelessness, homelessness, loneliness, or guilt. I hope it helps someone.
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and thanks for tuning back in to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Yes, this is an extremely late segment, but things happen. This segment is about being seen (not scene because I don't know what that means). I hope you enjoy it! Do you know what being "scene" means? Please go to Twitter and clue me in! @Mackofafew
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I promised you a good one, so I really hope I kept my word. I will let you be the judge of that! There's some poetry, there's some KJV, there's some paraphrasing of the KJV, and there's some story telling. I really hope you like it! If you want to tell me things, go to my Twitter! @Mackofafew
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Hey everyone! It's Mack and welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Full disclosure, this segment is a mess. I had a fantastic topic, but I also have a terrible memory and poor planning skills. As a result, this is a little bit about redemption, a little about being bold, and if you wait long enough, you'll figure out why the title is a thing. I do promise that next week will be a good one with some poetry and planning. Questions, comments, topics, disapproval of my shameful metaphors? Send them to me on Twitter! @Mackofafew
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Hey everyone, it's Mack again! Welcome back to Master of a few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. I moved into my last dorm room of undergrad and to commemorate this momentous occasion, today's segment is an informal chat about the last 3 years of my life and some of the most important lessons that I've learned. Here's to a great senior year and thanks for joining me on the journey! Topic ideas, questions, comments, first day of school pics cause I'm a dad?? Send them to me on Twitter! @Mackofafew
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Hey everyone, it's Mack! Welcome back to Master of a Few; the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. Have you ever visited a friend's church and had absolutely no clue what was going on? This is a common occurrence for anyone visiting an evangelical church because we evangelicals have a language and culture all our own. In today's segment, I want to look at a few phrases and traditions that evangelicals seem to have trademarked. Topic ideas, comments, questions, etc.? Send them to me on Twitter @Mackofafew
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Hey everyone, it's Mack again! This is the first time that I haven't made my Friday upload schedule, but I'm blaming a computer update that deleted my editing software and made me find a new program. On this segment, we are going to talk about when silence is a good thing and not just the awkward result of being placed in a room with someone you have nothing in common with. I also decided to keep with my plan of adding my poetry to my segments since I liked how it turned out last time! Thanks for tuning back in! Comment, questions, topic ideas, want to tell me how sad you were when this didn't come out yesterday? Send them to me on Twitter! @Mackofafew
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to Master of a Few. The podcast where the curious mind meets too much time. On this segment, we are going to talk about identity. I'm going to tell you a little about my own identity and then go on a bit of rant, so prepare yourself. This segment also includes two of my poems, so if that's a thing you want to hear, then check it out! As always, if you have topic ideas, comments, questions, etc. Let me know on Twitter! @Mackofafew
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Welcome back to Master of a Few! I have great news for you. Growing pains are not something you grew out of when you turned 13! Well, you kind of did, but on this segment, I'm going to talk about growing pains that I and many other Christian college students experience. We're going to discuss the often unpleasant process of deconstructing and reconstructing our faith during our college years. It hurts, it is not very fun, it is very scary, but it is completely normal, and I think, completely necessary! Want to tell me a story? Have topic ideas, comments, questions, etc.? Send them to me on Twitter! @Mackofafew
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Welcome back to Master of a Few; thanks for making it to my 5th segment! Memory is a funny thing. I can't remember what I had for breakfast, but I can quote some conversations word for word. This week's segment is about memory, hindsight, and looking back to see how far we've come. Topics, comments, questions? Send them to me on twitter! @mackofafew
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Welcome back to Master of a Few! Today's segment is storytime! I spend a good amount of time with little people and they say the funniest things. Who doesn't love a good story about hilariously blunt children? Join me for a few of those stories on my first storytime segment of many. As always, if you have topic ideas, questions, comments, or coffee memes, let me know on Twitter! @mackofafew
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Welcome back to Master of a Few, thanks for sticking with me and making it to this third segment! Have you ever heard anyone say, "the Devil made me do it,"? This isn't just an excuse given by overly pious five-year-olds. Christians are to this day are blaming Satan for all kinds of circumstances and situations in their lives and frankly, I don't think he deserves this much credit. So, join me for today's segment where I want to give Satan a credit check. Have topics, comments, or questions? Send them to me on Twitter at @mackofafew
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Welcome back to Master of a Few; if you have no idea what this is, go check out my intro segment, otherwise, thanks for coming back! In this segment, I want to talk about love and what it really means to love someone unconditionally. I'm not focusing entirely on romantic love, but I do become a living love poem briefly so be prepared and you will be warned ahead of time. Also, this segment comes with a content warning for the use of the KJV Bible so if you are particularly sensitive to the use of old english please proceed with caution; I don't want anyone getting hurt. Topic ideas, questions, comments, cute things? Send them to me on Twitter! @mackofafew
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Master of a Few is the podcast where the curious mind meets too much time; which is a fun tagline, but what does it mean and who are you listening to? In this introductory segment, I'll tell you a little bit about myself, Mack, what this crazy project is about, and why it exists. Join me for the adventure! Topic Ideas, Comments, Questions? Send them to me on Twitter! @mackofafew
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