This Educational podcast is focused on deep exploration of controversial topics. Hosted by William Reusch, a Los Angeles based educator, this show provides nuance and viewpoint diversity on current events and modern society as a catalyst for deeper conversations and critical thinking! — JOINT THE PATTERDOX ROUNDTABLE — *Coming Soon! — SUPPORT WILL'S WORK — Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/willreusch Instagram: https://instagram.com/willreusch Website: https://willreusch.com Online Education: ...
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When I was in second grade, I had a lunchbox with Bert and Ernie on it. On the lunchbox, Bert was carrying a lunchbox, with Bert and Ernie on it. On that lunchbox, Bert was carrying a lunchbox...and I wondered: how far do the lunchboxes go? Am I in a lunchbox too?? You're opening the Infinite Lunchbox, for a fresh take on what's going on. I'm Stephanie Lepp, your monochromatic host. If you're new here, start with DEEP RECKONINGS, How to Transcend Post-Truth, and How to Agree on Science. If y ...
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A buddhist Experiencing Hell & Coming to Christianity
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52:35Pastor Steve Kang, in a drug-fueled low point of his life, attempted to take his own life, experienced Hell, then was revived and become a Christian pastor. This terrifying story is one to make you rethink the ideas of the afterlife. Follow Steve's work: www.allnationsjc.org - Revive The Nations www.schoolofministers.com - Our school of ministry ht…
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Memoir of An Interracial Family in Mississippi
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1:08:10Dr. Adam Gussow is a man that has lived quite a life- from a street musician in Harlem to a professor at the the University of Mississippi. He wrote a book entitled My Family & I: A Mississippi Memoir that is one of the only books written about interracial marriage from the perspective of a white man. In this conversation, Adam and Will sicuss the …
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Transgender Ideology and Mental Health with Social Worker Pamela Garfield-Jaeger
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49:31Pamela Garfield-Jaeger has spent her life in social work, predominately with youth. She feels that so much around the issue of trans is in direct conflict with everything we know about mental health. In this conversation, Pamela shares her position, answers Will's questions, and shares her new Children's book Froggy Girl. You can find Pamela on Ins…
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Lowering The Standards of Education with Free Press Journalist Frannie Block
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40:51School standards are dropping in all ways! Grade inflation, elimination of standardized tests, and even behavior... all in the name of racial equity. This is not the best approach and the Free Press's Frannie Block is working to expose the dangers! Keep up with her work: X: https://x.com/frannieblock?lang=en The Free Press: https://www.thefp.com/…
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WOULD YOU GET A CHIP IN YOUR BRAIN? AI, Neuralink, and a Technocratic Future
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14:32We need to have better conversations around technology and how to best move forward. Topics covered include AI, Neuralink putting chips in brains, and the dangers of a more digital world.By william j reusch
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Uncomfortable Truths about Gender Identity Ideology with Travis Brown and Will Reusch
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54:50Travis Brown is a visiting fellow at Danube Institute, the president of a non-profit, and an international filmmaker and commentator known for his thought-provoking docuseries 'The Woke Reformation.' His current project investigates the contentious topic of gender identity in the upcoming docuseries Uncomfortable Truths: The Reality of Gender Ident…
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Does Tulsi Have What it Takes to Run National Intelligence?
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12:41In this episide Will breaks down the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard to the Head of National Security. In his efforts to challenge his own bias, Will shares what a friend in the CIA had to say while also addressing why he believes she is an important person to have as a leader for America.By william reusch
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"I'M NO LONGER TRANS AFTER BEING SAVED BY JESUS" The Diego Arellan Story
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1:05:45YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS STORY... Diego Arellan shares his heart-wrenching story. From losing his father at a young age to emigrating to America- never feeling "normal" and rather believed he was born in the wrong body and of the wrong gender. After surgeries and a transition to being a woman, he found himself feeling incredibly empty and hopeless. H…
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Is it possible to simply "LIVE FOR A LIVING?!" Jamal Jivanjee on Cylinder Radio
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1:26:29In this episode of Cylinder Radio, Will sits down with author and life coach Jamal Jivanjee to discuss a total rethinking of how we are "supposed" to live and spend our time here on Earth. We dive into a very unique interpretation of scripture that advocates that we can do a complete 180 in how we approach concepts like "work", "money", and what it…
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A Nuanced Perspective on Elon Musk's "Nazi Salute" at the Donald Trump Inauguration
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14:55In our polarized modern world, where certainty is in no short supply, everyone seems to know what this gesture meant at Donald Trump's inauguration. In this episode, Will breaks down the specifics to help you find a deeper understanding of the event. If you would like to be a part of the private discussion community to discuss these kinds of topics…
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TRUMP IS BACK! Donald Trump's Inauguration and the Different Perspectives on His New Presidency
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24:11With Donald Trump back, the country is very polarized- many are thrilled and optimistic and others are scared and filled with anxiety. In this episode, Will breaks down several elements to provide a wide view of everything to help you make sense of the moment in time. To learn more from Will, check out www.patterdox.com for his online supplemental …
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Losing Everything in the Palisades Fire with Monique Lafia
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44:45In this episode, Will has a conversation with interior designer and Pacific Palisades resident for more than two decades about her family's experience losing everything to the fire. What the experience was life, what was lost, and the silver lining of community coming together is covered in this episode. Help Monique's family rebuild: https://www.g…
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A Heterodox, Critical Thinking Analysis of the Los Angeles Fires
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27:53In This episode, Will breaks down one of the most destructive and impactful natural disasters of recent memory has occurred in Los Angeles and everyone seems to have an explanation and there is plenty of blame to go around. Politics, policy, climate change, Insurance, and the best & worst of humanity coming out are all covered in this episode!…
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In this episdoe, Will discusses how one of the most influential voices in modern culture was exposed to the Parabale of the Sower, about being exposed to the gospels of Jesus... then three days later is exposed to the gospels of Jesus. Regardless of where you stand on faith or religion, I urge you to be VERY CURIOUS. SEEK. KNOW what there is to be …
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I quit Food, Caffeine, and Nicotine for 100hrs!
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19:56In this episdoe Will discusses his 100hr fast from everything but water for 4 days. The health benefits of fasting are covered as well as the mental and physical challenge.By william j reusch
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Critical Thinking Education for All Ages with Kathy Gibbens
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1:04:25Kathy Gibbens has been a homeschool mom for many years and has now expanded her guidance to the podcast world as she promotes critical thinking to the masses. In her first 250 short episode season, she covered topics like logical fallacies, propaganda, statistics, apologetics, and more! The ability to think clearly is lacking in so many school envi…
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NJ DRONES: What Are They? Should We Be Concerned?
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15:28In this episode Will covers the NJ (and other places) drone sightings and discusses topics like government transparency, possible threats, and how to earn trust back.
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Partisan Vigilantes & Victims- Daniel Penny, Jordan Kneely, Luigi Mangione, and Brian Thompson
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21:38Two cases where individuals stepped in to kill someone they percieved as a threat to the weak & marginalized have divided America. When is taking justice into your own hands justified and when isn't it? How are these cases and individuals similar? What is being ignored and what is being highlighted? These are the topics Will dives into in this epis…
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Hunter Biden: How His Pardon is Both the Norm AND Bad for All of Society!
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15:46In this short podcast I break down the conundrum of how we simultaneously act in a way that provides extra resources to our own children while recognizing this is not how we want society to be run. I share a story of a former student and discuss Mark DeFriest as examples of the two-tiered justice system and how it is both a waste and a loss to our …
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Heresy in Education: How a Great Teacher Was Forced Out of Public School
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1:22:00In the chaotic post-George Floyd time in America, Fank McCormick, a widely recognized excellent teacher at a very low-income, high-risk school began to speak out when DEI, CRT, and other dangerous ideologies began being directly taught to his students. Teachers that were willing to publicly speak out during that time were very rare, and in this con…
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Joe Rogan's Socratic Method has Led to His Success
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19:31Joe Rogan's podcast applies several elements of what Socrates promoted including questions and dialectic. This has led to the Joe Rogan Experience being a hub for learning and we all can apply this to our own journey of knowledge and the search for truth.
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The Department of Education & School Choice with Corey DeAngelis
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40:24With the new Trump administration discussing radical changes to the Department of Education, perhaps even eliminating the department completely, it is important to dive into why that would be a popular thing to push for. Corey DeAngelis has been the primary voice for school choice for many years and he is very knowledgeable on the department, so he…
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BEWARE OF ELON & TRUMP! Don't Get Blinded by Optimism
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16:20With so much enthusiasm around Trump & his team of "Avengers", we must be careful not to hold double standards. Trump has a history of poor behavior and Elon Musk in undoubtedly self-serving.By william j reusch
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From IDW to MAGA: Did the Intellectual Dark Web Become Aligned with Trump?
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12:13The Intellectual Dark Web- Eric & Bret Weinstein, Joe Rogan, Ben Shapiro, Dave Rubin, Sam Harris and more move to support MAGA? Who did & didn't and why! To join the Patterdox Roundtable: www.patterdox.com/roundtable
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Why the RED WAVE and Trump won the 2024 Election
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17:28In this episode Will breaks down the 6 main reasons he believes the results were what they were. To be a part of Will's private discussion community visit www.patterdox.com/roundtable to support Will's efforts to promote critical thinking and viewpoint diversity in education visit: https://patreon.com/willreusch?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_l…
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Things I Considered When Making my Decision For The 2024 Election
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15:22The 2024 presidential election has been ramped up by polarizing media and these are some things I considered when making my decision to vote
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In this episode Will breaks down the 2024 presidential election and shares why he chose to vote the way he did. Lots of thought-provoking angles are shared. To join the Patterdox Roundtable discussion community, click here: www.patterdox.com/roundtableBy william j reusch
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In this episode, Will discusses Diddy, Jeffery Epstein, Harvey Weinstein, and the trends we are seeing with more clarity about the ultra-powerful people on scoety and the way they use their lack of societal guardrails.By william reusch
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Movie Review of "Am I Racist", the Matt Walsh Documentary Comedy
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32:05This is my nuanced take on the film that tackles the issues I have been discussing for years.By william reusch
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Mindset in Education with Coach Kevin Voisin
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1:03:46In this episode Will sits down with mindset and performance coach Kevin Voisin. They discuss the education system, the importance of knowing history, seeking viewpoint diversity, and how mindset matters! Patterdox: https://patterdox.com/ Coach Kevin: https://itscoachkevin.com/ Apogee Strong: https://apogeestrong.com/ Apogee Schools: https://apogees…
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My Experience as an Independent Civics Teacher at the Republican National Convention
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22:56I was a registered Democrat for the first 5 years of my voting life and an independent after that. I am very vocal against partisan divides and am always seeking truth & Unity. I was invited by the Utah GOP delegation to attend the convention and I learned a lot! This is my objective take on the experience!…
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The Current State of US Politics (& My Podcast Rebrand!)
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30:36Welcome to my first episode of my rebranded podcast - The Will Reusch Podcast! During this episode, I will talk about why I've decided to rebrand the podcast from Cylinder Radio to The Will Reusch Podcast and what my plans for Patterdox are. I also discuss the current discourse among Democrats about whether Biden should or should not step down. I t…
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Classical Education with Conservative Educator Daniel Buck
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52:50In this episode of Cylinder Radio, join host Will Reusch as he sits down with conservative educator Daniel Buck to delve into the pressing issues facing today's educational landscape. Together, they explore the merits of classical education and its enduring relevance in modern times. Daniel Buck shares his insights on the importance of maintaining …
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Fostering REAL Critical Thought In Education & Homeschool with Julie Bogart
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1:01:49In episode #161 of Cylinder Radio, I sit down with Julie Bogart, an esteemed figure in homeschooling and education. Julie is the creator and owner of Brave Writer, an online writing program & language arts program with tons of activities for homeschool support. During our conversation, Julie shares her inspiring journey into the world of homeschool…
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Anarcho-Capitalism, Police Reform & Corrupted Power with Jason Bassler
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1:02:35In this episode, I talk to Jason Bassler, the co-founder of The Free Thought Project as well as Police the Police. Jason has exposed numerous incidents of corruption from domestic and global government authorities and has been called "one of the most extensive recorders of law-enforcement misbehavior in America" by Matt Taibbi of Rolling Stone maga…
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Modeling Civil Discourse on IG Live: Trump, Vaccines, and Thinking Clearly
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1:52:31This is a conversation I had today with a frequent commenter on my Instagram account. While it was not as productive, as I would have hoped, I believe that a primary reason why it didn’t evolve into angry, personal attacks and ugliness is because I maintained a commitment to my “three pillars” of humility, genuine, curiosity, and grace . The conver…
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Welcome back Cylinder Radio listeners! In this solo episode, I'm sharing the story of why I've finally left classroom teaching and what my new adventure is going to be. If you'd like to learn more about Patterdox or enroll your child, check it out: www.patterdox.com — CHECK OUT MY OTHER RESOURCES — Debate To Dialogue: https://www.williamreusch.com/…
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Why We Need School Choice with Corey DeAngelis
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56:00I’m back! In episode #157 of Cylinder Radio, I’m talking to Corey DeAngelis who is an author, researcher and school choice advocate, working with organisations such as American Federation for Children, Educational Freedom Institute, Cato Institute and the Reason Foundation. During the episode, we speak about the importance of implementing free scho…
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Nuance in the Israel-Palestine Conflict with Tuli Skaist
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1:00:13In episode #156 of Cylinder Radio, I speak with organisational educator and friend of mine, Tuli Skaist about how we can approach the Isreal-Palestine conflict with more nuance, empathy and understanding. Tuli shares his personal story and perspective on the conflict, coming from an ultra-orthodox Jewish background and having spent many years of hi…
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In this solo episode of Cylinder Radio, I delve into a topic that I've been thinking about a lot lately: navigating comment sections on social media. I explore the different ways that I choose to actively engage with comments. I address the lack of humility and arrogance that people convey in comments as well as the insults and personal attacks tha…
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Brain Injuries, Breathwork & Psychedelics with David Casler
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57:29In episode #154 of Cylinder Radio, I talk to my friend David Casler. David is a marine, a breath work & trauma coach and psychonaut (for his interests and use of psychedelics and plant medicines). During the conversation, we spoke about his background in the military and being blown up led to a traumatic brain injury that altered the course of his …
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Conspiracy Theories and the CIA with Former CIA Officer Art Keller
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1:23:15In this episode, I speak with former CIA case officer Art Keller about conspiracy theories. Today, Art is a freelance journalist, commentator and author, being published in the New York Times, the Washington Post, CNN, CBS, and many more. There are few things that get as much attention on my social media platforms as conspiracy theories so I’m exci…
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The Deep State, Human Nature & Trump (Solo Podcast)
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38:53For this episode, I thought I would sit down and do a solo episode since that is what a lot of people seem to have been asking for. I want to take on current topics that are relevant or controversial and do a deep dive to highlight different perspectives and viewpoints on said topics. For today, I thought I’d start with the concept of the deep stat…
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Bridging Political Divides Among Young People with Manu Meel from BridgeUSA
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54:07On this episode of Cylinder Radio, I speak with Manu Meel, the CEO of BridgeUSA, a youth-led non-profit organization that creates spaces on college and high school campuses for open-minded and non-judgemental conversations on political issues. I think it’s a really important challenge to take on and BridgeUSA is doing an awesome job at tackling it …
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Q&A with Will: Critical Thinking, Identity, Education, Social Media & Faith (On The Amplify Podcast)
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1:10:36This interview was originally recorded for the Amplify with Lauren Salaun Podcast. You can check out the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/become-a-better-critical-thinker-with-will-reusch/id1560229047?i=1000623322737 Find out more about Lauren: Website: https://www.laurensalaun.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurensala…
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Sharpening Your Mindset For Better Athletic Performance with Rene Sousa
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54:30On this episode of Cylinder Radio, I speak with a high-level Jiu Jitsu athlete Rene Sousa about the importance of mindset when it comes to athletic performance. Rene shares his athletic background and how he became the successful Jiu Jitsu fighter he is today despite not being “athletic” as a child. We talk about a mindset-focused approach to perfo…
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Transgenderism, Homophobia and Self-Hatred with Calvin Lunt
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52:46On this episode of Cylinder Radio, I speak with Calvin Lunt, a young man from the UK who formerly lived as a trans-woman and has since transitioned back to living as his birth gender. Calvin shares the story of how spirituality and self-discovery helped him come to terms with himself and finally break free from the masks he wore to escape from his …
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Escaping Drug Addiction Through Faith with Joshua Zatkoff
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1:01:34On this episodes of Cylinder Radio, I am joined by Joshua Zatkoff, former drug addict who found a path out of his addiction through faith and Christianity. Joshua’s testimony is truly inspiring. I wanted to have him on to share his story and talk about Jesus, faith, psychedelics, purpose and more. — LEARN MORE ABOUT JOSHUA — Instagram: https://www.…
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The Quest for Deeper Truth with 'Detransitioned' Navy SEAL Chris Beck
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1:51:23My guest today is Christopher Beck, US Navy Seal with 13 deployments including 7 combat deployments on Team 1 and the infamous Team 6. Chris has won countless award decorations, making him one of the most decorated war veterans of the last 20 years. He came out as a trans woman in 2013 and then detransitioned in 2022. He has lived a life and I’m so…
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The Importance of Independent Journalism with Ari David from Upward News
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38:27Today I’m talking to Ari David who is the founder of Upward News, a news organization that I use a lot to get good quality and quick news on social media. During our conversation, we talk how how and why Ari started his independent news organization as well as how they research, write and publish their news. We discuss the corruption within mainstr…
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