Wednesdays with Winnie: Recent Episodes
Winnie Hirsch
Welcome to Wednesdays with Winnie the show that covers.... well quite a lot. From grad parties and fallacies to Aristotle and subway cookies, this show is for the person that wants a dose of reality, some education, and a little bit of fun, all in one and from a Christian perspective.
So blessed to have ya'll here and let's get into it!
- Winnie
This episode is on some of the key differences between Christianity and Mormonism. We talk about the holy spirit, the afterlife, the divinity of Jesus, books of authority, Joseph Smith, and much more.
Also big shoutout to my friend Alexander for sharing a little about his experiences with Mormonism.
Hope you enjoy! 😊
- Winnie
Sources:
Book of Mormon
Doctrine and Covenants
“A More Powerful Effect upon the Body”: Early Mormonism's Theory of Racial Redemption and American Religious Theories of Race, Cambridge Press
This episode is all about New Years Resolutions, how to set goals, and long-term and short-term goals. I also go into some of my favorite things that I've found helpful the past year. Enjoy! 😊
-Winnie
Okay guys! This was by far the most voted for on the polls so I thought I'd give the people what they asked for. In this week's episode, I interview Annika Conn (who is absolutely amazing) and we talk all about dating. The purpose of dating, some common misconceptions, what to look for in a boyfriend/girlfriend, boundaries, and how to date as a Christian. We also talk about how to prepare your heart if you aren't in a relationship. This episode is full of wisdom and I'm so blessed to have been able to talk to Annika. Enjoy! 😊
Annika's Book Recommendations
"The Sacred Search" by Gary Thomas
"Live" by Sadie Robertson
This week is short and sweet! Starting next week we will be back with regular episodes. This week is just a little bit about what's going on and what future episodes will be about. Also Boba! I tried it for the second time today and it was delicious. Anyways happy Wednesday and enjoy! 😊
- Winnie
And we're back again with another wonderful Wednesday! This week I talk about sisterhood with my (somewhat unwilling) sister and we discuss what has helped us grow closer over the years. We also get into the history of Socrates, who he was, what he did, and some of the contributions he made to philosophy. All in all a classic Wednesdays with Winnie! Enjoy! 😊
This episode is a tough one. It actually wasn't the original topic I had planned for the week, but I felt called to talk about it so here it is. We cover some practical tips about moving on, trusting God, and finding hope after an especially difficult time. We end with some Bible verses and a little about my cooking adventures (I promise I'll upload the recipe to Instagram). Enjoy! 😊
-Winnie
Back at it again with another episode! This week we're talking about the differences between Protestants and Catholics, the Reformation, and some stats on global Christianity. I also share my experience hosting a surprise party and my struggles with keeping things a surprise. Enjoy! 😊
-Winnie
Hi guys! This episode is all about.... college! We're talking college preparation, things I wish I did, things I'm glad I did, and even some lifehacks (at least things I think are lifehacks). Anyways, I hope you enjoy!
- Winnie
The last and final installment on abortion. In this episode, we discuss when life begins (from a scientific standpoint), and some common pro-abortion arguments and how to answer them. We also discuss the double effect theory and how it applies to abortion.
In this episode, we are getting into how the first abortion and birth control clinics were founded, how early abortions were performed, and the history of eugenics behind modern abortion facilities. We then discuss statistics of current abortion procedures in America. This was a very hard topic for me to research; not necessarily the finding of the information, but simply because it is hard to present information about the deaths of millions of children and not have it affect you. I tried to keep it objective for the most part but the next episode will be about how to talk about abortion and debate it. Stay tuned and I hope this episode is informative.
-Winnie
This episode contains statistics from the Guttmacher Institute, Planned Parenthood Financial Reports, and the CDC.
This episode covers the cases that led to and inform America's current abortion laws. We discuss Roe v. Wade as well as other pivotal Supreme Court cases in depth. 'Enjoy' probably isn't the right word to give to this discussion but I hope that it is informative! There will be two other parts to this series so stay tuned!
-Winnie
In this episode, we're talking about why Instapots are so awesome, my fear of shots, and how to develop a prayer routine. We also talk about some different prayer practices and how to pray if you're unsure of what to do. Hope you all enjoy! 😊
- Winnie
This week we're talking all things business. How to start a business, what types of businesses there are, how to name your business, and create copy that sells. Along with a whole lot of other tips. We also get into college prep- (which is honestly pretty chill for me right now). Enjoy! 😊
Thought we were in need of a lighter topic so this week we're talking all about.... pretzels! Shoutout to my aunt for giving me this idea and hope you all enjoy! 😊
- Winnie
In this week's episode, we're talking about pornography with John Welch. This is by no means a light episode, but I believe it is very necessary. John and I discuss his personal journey in dealing with porn addiction, the science behind it, and what those struggling with it can do to stop. We also talk about how to support someone going through this addiction and how it applies to relationships.
Big shoutout to John for being on the episode and you can find him on Instagram @overt_tv and his podcast, Catholic Late Night, is available on all podcast platforms.
Hope you learn a lot from this one!
-Winnie
This week's episode is all about Rhetoric and Aristotle! We get into the modes of persuasion, why rhetoric is useful, and different forms and types of rhetoric. I know it can be challenging for me to understand sometimes, so hopefully this makes it a little easier! Enjoy! 😊
-Winnie
Link to a Free PDF of Aristotle's Book
http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/rhetoric.1.i.html
Episode 5! Can’t believe we’ve been doing this for an entire month! In this episode I get into some social media statistics and why everyone should take a step back and truly look at their social media usage. I’ll be the first to say that I’m not perfect who it comes to limiting the time I spend on Instagram, but when I do I feel so much better. Just wanted to supply you all with some practical tips on this and bring it to light! Enjoy!
-Winnie
Timestamps
1:02 Go to Bible Camp
5:56 Screen Time Statistics
7:30 Link Between Screen Time and Depressive Symptoms
9:08 Superficial vs. Genuine Connections
11:40 Why do we need to be distracted?
14:30 I’m Guilty too
15:35 Breaking a Habit
16:06 My Challenge to You
17:25 Bible Verse
Episode 4! This week we talk about the importance of history and why people today need to be familiar with it. Then we do a little pop quiz, (I promise it's not boring) and go over some actually fun ways to study history. We also talk about why screen protectors are important and why you need one. Enjoy!
-Winnie
In this episode I'm joined by one of my best friends, Sophia McCrackin, (and our first ever guest) and we're talking all about friendship! How to find friends, what to look for in a friend, some friendship red flags, and much more! We also discuss the five love languages and why they are so important in friendships. Enjoy!
-Winnie
Sophia's Book Recommendation: "The Eight Great Smarts" by Kathy Koch
Time Stamps:
Sophia's Book Rec. 2:30
Where can you find friends? 3:26
Most Important Aspects of a Friendship 5:38
Red Flags 9:14
Five Love Languages 17:00
Hardest Parts of Friendship 22:57
Understanding is the Name of the Game 29:24
Bible Verse 32:10
Episode 2! Welcome back to Wednesdays with Winnie! In this episode, we discuss a Subway Cookie PSA and why you need to try them, and then we get into Thomas Aquinas and his 5 proofs for the existence of God. This is definitely a philosophy-heavy episode, but I think it's super necessary for us as Christians. Enjoy!
-Winnie
Time Stamps
PSA: Subway Cookies 1:33
Thomas Aquinas
1st Proof 6:01
2nd Proof 7:50
3rd Proof 9:57
4th Proof 11:56
Something I've had to Accept 15:25
Faith & Reason 15:45
5th Proof 16:35
Bible Verse 19:08
The very first episode of Wednesdays with Winnie! Kinda shocked that we're finally doing this. During the episode, we talk about the my do's and don't's for planning a grad party, a little about who I am and why I started the podcast, and 10 common logical fallacies and how to spot them and become a better debater. Hope you enjoy! 😊
- Winnie
Time Stamps
Who am I? 2:10
Why a Picture Board is a Must 6:12
Words of Wisdom or a Bible? 7:29
Let Them Eat Cake 9:29
Games 10:11
Balancing Guests and Friends 11:44
What is a Fallacy? 13:22
10 Most Common Fallacies 14:35
Fallacious is the Word 29:21
Verse of the Week 20:40