the Oak & Ember podcast: Recent Episodes

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We were made to thrive in our everyday lives! Each week we'll explore what that means, and how we can overcome the obstacles that keep us from doing exactly that. If you want to live life to the fullest, then this journey's for you!

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What's up teachers, how's your conflict management these days? Today we're talking about a teaching technique that will dramatically change how you handle said conflict, and how to apply that technique to your teaching style.

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Welcome back to the Podcast! Today we're talking to teachers, and not just any teacher, today I hope to help those teachers out there who have been in the gig for 5 or less years. By the end of this episode I hope you feel equipped to add one of the most important tactics a teacher can possess!

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What's up ladies and gentlemen, today we're taking a detour and catching up on what's going on. Transformation is a long journey, and becoming who we are takes time. Today I'm sharing where I'm at on this leg of the journey and hopefully offering some hope for those out there with similar experiences.

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Welcome back to the podcast ladies and gentlemen! Today we're talking about one of my favorite topics, strengths and weaknesses and how to cultivate both. When you start to look for your strengths and weaknesses you develop a deeper self-awareness and you discover the value you bring to your community.

Show Highlights:
We're trying a new set up
The podcast is now "broadcasting" on Tiktok...join us on that platform
To find both strengths and weaknesses you have to get up and do stuff
Develop your weaknesses so they don't trip you up
Cultivate your strengths so they get even stronger

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What's up ladies and gentlemen, today we get practical! It's the new year, you've got big plans, and you need a tool that will help you bring those plans to fruition. Yes, we're talking about how to use a planner!! I promise it's worth the time to put together, and will help you live life to the fullest in 2022!
What big plans do you have for 2022??

Show highlights
I am still struggling to film a high quality video
There's a couple of great podcast episodes shared from other podcasts
You need a why behind keeping an agenda
How to plan your Macro year, and then your micro.

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, so glad you tuned in to today's episode. We're starting out season 2 with one of my favorite topics...BOOKS!! Man I love books, there's so much good that can be gained from reading, and in today's episode we're talking about three books that I think are must reads in 2022.

Show Highlights:
It's blasted cold outside
There are so many reasons we should all be reading
Three book Recommendations for your new year.

Here are the titles and authors from today's episode:
Get Weird by CJ Casciotta
Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom
Discourses by Epictitus
Bonus:
Art + Faith by Makoto Fujimura

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What's up ladies and gentlemen, welcome back to the podcast. Today we're talking about a common topic...New Year's and making resolutions. Maybe you make them, maybe you don't, either way today we're talking about how to make the most out of a new year.

Show Highlights:
It's a windy day in the neighborhood
Questions about making resolutions
There are four things you can do to make the most out of a new year.
My neighbors chairs aren't trash.
I believe you have immeasurable value to bring to your community!

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What's up ladies and gentlemen, I hope you're having a beautiful Christmas week. This week we dive headfirst into the beauty and the truth of Christmas. I love Christmas and I'm so excited to share this episode with you all.

Show Highlights
Christmas is awesome!!!

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Welcome back to the podcast ladies and gentlemen. Today we're talking about my covid experience 3 months after coming home from the hospital. One thing I've learned is that it can feel like things are happening to you and no one else. I hope today's episode helps you feel less alone if you're recovering from Covid.

Show highlights:
Breath work helped me heal
taking care of your body is always a good idea
Covid hair loss is real

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What's up ladies and gentlemen, Hope you're having a splendid day!! Today we are jumping in to a second round of talking about truth. In our communities ,and society at large, we're struggling with a crisis of meaning, which I believe comes from, at least in part, a crisis of trust. We have a trust crisis because we have a truth crisis!

Show highlights:
I have some Walter Mitty moments
Our institutions are a place where trust can be a struggle
A lack of trust can feel like walking on thin ice

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Welcome back ladies and gentlemen, hope you're having an great day! In this weeks episode we're talking about truth, and why it matters so much. There is a real attack against truth coming from the radical elements of society, and as people committed to living life to the fullest, we must be people of truth!

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What's up ladies and gentlemen, Happy Thanksgiving week!! I hope you have an phenomenal week of celebrating and enjoying time with family! This week I share some advice on how to enjoy the holidays. Holiday's are really about time with family, but sometimes that can be challenging. Find out what you can do to make things better!

Show highlights
Go home and other black Friday problems
take care of yourself
have conflict
REST

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What's up Oak & Ember tribe, hope your having an excellent week! This week we take a look at a controversial documentary, and talk about the epicness of beard growing! Ladies, this one is for your too, stick around to find out why.

Show highlights:
Is Kaepernick right in his latest piece of propaganda
Why I grow my beard, and you should too
What the ladies can do when it comes to beards
tips and tools for beard growth.

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What's up Oak & Ember tribe!! I hope you're having an epic day. In today's episode we dive deeper into why integrity is so important and how we can move past the obstacles that keep us from living a life with integrity.

Also in today's episode, I announce a change that's taking place in the podcast. Stay tuned to the end to see how we are shaking things up to make this podcast even better.

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Hello fellow humans, man we've got a great one lined up for today. The next piece of content in the "necessity series" is Integrity. What are we talking about when we use that word, and how can we function in this world to maximize our impact for good.

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Men, welcome back to the podcast. Today we are talking about something I believe is vital to the well being of every man! Getting outdoors. If you're not getting outdoors, you're missing a key component in your life! Check out today's episode to find out why.

Here's a link to the article referenced in today's episode.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31355340/

Show Highlights
Hypocrisy is rampant in Biden's Administration
Nature is vital for mental health
Getting outdoors builds confidence
Kids need to get off their devices and into the wild

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Men, today's episode is one that is near and dear to my heart. After over of decade in the classroom, and in the throws of raising my own two, I am convinced that our kids today need what we're talking about today.

Highlights
the Fauci documentary is a joke
silent fathers will miss out on their kids future
a lack of discipline is causing all sorts of problems
we're meant to instill direction in our kids

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Men, welcome back to the podcast! Today we're talking about the why behind needing to develop your strength. Every man out there needs to be strong, and there are five solid reasons why I believe this is true.

Show highlights:
Legacy media is trying to gloss over the mental decline of our President.
Getting stronger increases your family.
Strong men can defend there home.
You can invest in your health now, or pay for it later.
Strong men are on the journey to being better men.

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Welcome back men, today's episode is a heavy one, and one I don't step in to lightly. Nevertheless, its time we talk about these things, so lets jump in.

I've been a member of a church for as long as I've been alive, but recently that has changed. We need to talk about the church and what, if anything, we can do to bring about a reformation. Today's show isn't about giving you a set of things to do, or answers to manly questions, its about asking the questions, and starting the conversation. I hope you'll join in and share your views after today's episode.

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Welcome back men, today's episode is a heavy one, and one I don't step in to lightly. Nevertheless, its time we talk about these things, so lets jump in.

I've been a member of a church for as long as I've been alive, but recently that has changed. We need to talk about the church and what, if anything, we can do to bring about a reformation. Today's show isn't about giving you a set of things to do, or answers to manly questions, its about asking the questions, and starting the conversation. I hope you'll join in and share your views after today's episode.

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Welcome back to the podcast men. Today we're diving in to what I believe is the number one way to become a stronger man!

How's your mental strength? I know, not exactly what you might be thinking of when you think about getting stronger, but I guarantee its a necessity! No matter where you want to make improvements in your life, if you aren't developing mental strength, you're wasting time. Lets dive in and look at ways you can improve your mental strength.

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Hey Men, welcome back to the Oak & Ember podcast. We've got a great show today!!

Have you ever wondered why it's so hard to have legitimate, enjoyable conversations in today's cultural climate. I believe that's because we've drawn lines in the sand and we're only willing to hold on to one side of the truth. What need however, is a non-dualistic mind, and that's the topic for today's episode!

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Men, welcome back to the podcast! We've got a great one today. Short and to the point, but none the less vital in the life of a man.

When I'm coaching someone, one of the first tools I suggest is the focus of today's episode. You can't be a man who lives life to the fullest when you're neglecting your biggest asset...your mind! Lets jump in and talk about a great way to develop your mental strength!

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Men, welcome back to the podcast! Today we look at a virtue that every man should be equipped with, especially in light of the society we live in today.

Are you dauntless? Do you have the strength of character required to persevere no matter what, for the good of your family and your community? In today's episode we look at perseverance and what it takes to be a man who can persevere through the tasks and trials that come your way.

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Welcome back to the show, today we talk about a great skill every man should develop.

Men, your kids need you to tell dad jokes, and if you're not a dad, you need to develop the skill anyway. You never know when you'll need a quality dad joke to help break the ice or lighten the atmosphere.

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Welcome back to the Oak & Ember Podcast, a show designed to empower men to live life to the fullest.

Today we're talking about the practical steps you can take when it comes to telling your story. The people in your life need to hear the story that you have to tell, especially the young people in your life.

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Welcome back Men, in today's episode we're talking about the "why" behind telling your story. Its gonna be a great one.

Every man is living a story, whether he's awake to it or not. When we as men take those first steps toward telling our story something inside clicks and we wake up to the life we're living. Like every good story, there are ups and downs, pains and sorrows, joys and victories, all of which point toward a destination and a mission. Today we'll dive in to why, as men, we need to tell our own story.

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