The Human Element

Veterans Day Edition!Patrick Henson: His Story, Part 1 — He Went to Iraq Three TimesPatrick Henson went to Iraq three times — starting with the invasion in 2003.In Part 1, Patrick tells his story in his own words: growing up, joining the Army, sitting in basic training on September 11, 2001, and shipping out for the invasion of Iraq. Combat. Brotherhood. Survival. The reality of war, and what it cost.This is Part 1 of 2 episodes. Part 2 continues the story — his other two deployments, and what came home with him.If you or a veteran you love is struggling, call or text 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line. You are not alone.Listen to The Human Element Podcast:https://www.podpage.com/the-human-element-studios/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43wDzIsTGRxwKbUOaMJITWApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-human-element/id6818364986YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@humanelement-studiosReal People. Deep Questions. Bigger Truths.

A thief. A cross. His last minutes alive. This is the first episode of our new weekly spoken-word series — theology and Jesus, straight from Scripture, a different biblical scene every week. This week: Luke 23:32-43. The criminal on the cross next to Jesus had nothing left to offer — no good works, no second chances, no time. And grace still found him. If you think you've run out of time with God, this one's for you. Listen to The Human Element Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube — @humanelement-studios. Real People. Deep Questions. Bigger Truths. #TheHumanElement #Jesus #SpokenWord #Faith #Luke23 #Grace

What if our reality is only one of many? Caleb explores a question where cutting-edge physics, ancient philosophy, theology and science fiction collide. In this episode: - The scale of our universe, from Proxima Centauri to the Milky Way, Andromeda and the observable universe - Is it really crazy to think we're not alone? - Why a bigger universe doesn't have to shrink faith - The limits of human perception and the unseen realities around us - Three scientific models of a multiverse, and the debate over whether they count as science - What a larger reality means for meaning, humility and the choices we make here Listen and follow The Human Element: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id6818364986 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/43wDzIsTGRxwKbUOaMJITW?si=b0a103fa78844ddb iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/346863071/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZacTRjsUiN4 Follow along on social: The Human Element Podcast on Facebook and Instagram (@the_human_element_podcast), TikTok (@humanelementstudios), and The Human Element Studios on YouTube (@humanelement-studios).

In this episode of the Human Element Podcast, host Caleb introduces Kyle Weiss, a new co-host and producer, who shares his journey from a middle-class childhood to a career in law enforcement. The conversation delves into the challenges of policing, the emotional toll it takes, and a life-altering incident that shaped Kyle's perspective on his career.TakeawaysLaw enforcement shapes personal identityMental health impacts of policingChapters00:00 Introduction to Kyle Weiss02:00 Kyle's Early Life and Career Path04:59 Misconceptions About Law Enforcement10:13 The Emotional Toll of Policing13:54 A Life-Changing Incident20:04 The Aftermath and Reflection

In this episode of The Human Element, Matt shares his personal journey through mental health struggles, addiction, and the road to redemption. Through an honest and powerful conversation, we explore the battles people face behind closed doors, the impact of life's darkest moments, and the hope of finding a way forward. This is a conversation about struggle, resilience, faith, and the possibility of a new beginning.

Who am I, and why am I doing this?In the first episode of The Human Element, Caleb introduces the person behind the microphone and the experiences that led him here—from military service and law enforcement to history, faith, theology, and the questions that have shaped his life.This podcast isn't about pretending to have all the answers. It's about asking better questions.The Human Element will explore faith, philosophy, history, theology, culture, current issues, and the stories of the people behind them.Because behind every belief, every argument, and every decision is a human being.This is where the conversation begins.

The Human Element is coming soon.The world is loud — but understanding ourselves shouldn’t be.Through People. Ideas. Beliefs. Stories. We cut through the noise to explore what makes us human.Think differently. Listen differently. Live differently.Tune in to The Human Element.