032: Travis Got Cancer... Let's Talk About It

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Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/Join us as we dive into the thought-provoking writings of Neil Postman and react to a powerful clip of him discussing the detrimental effects of entertainment on modern political discourse. Postman, in his book Amusing Ourselves to Death, paints a stark contrast between today's soundbite-driven debates and the extensive, in-depth discussions of the past.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/On today's episode, we dive into Chris Williamson's recent conversation with Eric Weinstein, where they explore the role of religion in culture. We'll also touch on a recent Q&A where Chris revealed he attended church recently. Join us as we share our thoughts on the discourse as three former fundamentalist Christians.Resources Mentioned:Cultish by Amanda Montell: https://amzn.to/4cUoyU7Tony Hinchcliffe on Joe Rogan: https://youtu.be/vgL6F4cajasEric Weinstein - Why The Modern World Is Wrong About Religion: https://youtu.be/QwylZPb-HWsChris Williamson Q&A: https://youtu.be/sEJqtGg9brw*As Amazon affiliates, we may receive a small commission through purchases made via links in these show notes*Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever felt abandoned by the religious community you once belonged to?In today's episode of the Figuring It Out Podcast, we share our experiences of feeling “ghosted” by our former churches, the surprising moments when we realized those we thought disliked us actually didn’t, and the most important lessons we've learned from distancing ourselves from our respective faith-based upbringings.Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rhett McLaughlin, half of the dynamic duo behind "Good Mythical Morning," sparked a ton of discussion in February 2020 when he opened up about his deconstruction journey.Ever since, it’s been something of an annual tradition for Rhett to give updates regarding his spiritual evolution.Today, we’re taking a look at some recent clips from his podcast where he discusses the evangelical reaction to his deconstruction – specifically the critiques found in the book, Surprised by Doubt.But that's not all! We'll also discuss…insights from the documentary series "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TVTravis’ recent interview with comedian and popular podcaster Zach JusticeAbraham Piper’s perspective on why “no one truly believes in hell”…and so much more!Whether you're a fan of Rhett, curious about spiritual journeys, or intrigued by behind-the-scenes controversy in the entertainment world, this episode has something for everyone.Never miss an episode and get short, daily newsletters in your email: https://fiodaily.substack.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode, Travis Chappell reacts to a clip of Jordan Peterson on Valuetainment where he discusses overprotective parents and the consequences of that approach.For more information about our show, visit figuringitout.tv.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Not being any on any side can get lonely, specially when it comes to politics and religion.In today’s episode Eric, Jackie and Travis talk about the loneliness that can come for being in the middle ground and how difficult it is when you don’t find yourself on any extreme when it comes to controversial topics such as politics and religion. The journey can be lonely as you figure things out. Key Takeaways:Avoiding unnecessary conflictOpening up the conversation, not forcing any beliefsRelationships are built on either hate or love for somethingHow challenging it can be to make and maintain friends as an adultTweetable Quotes:"I tried to mentally figure out what I believe for such a a long time that now it feels like a lot " - Jackie Chappell"We’re not forcing anything into our audience, we’re just opening up the conversation" - Travis Chappell"I've realized that most relationships are built on mutual hate for something " - Eric Skwarczynski Head over to our Facebook group, let us know how is like to be in the middle ground!Don’t forget to visit our website: www.figuringitout.tvAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you making sure to step into your greatness? In this conversation, Rylee Meek digs into what shaped and exposed him to a new way of thinking which has allowed him to live a life of abundance. We navigate into personal finance, education, parenting, Christianity, and business. This episode is full of inspiration, let’s dig into it!Rylee is the host of the King’s Council Podcast and founder of The King’s Council, a Business Coaching Community that provides Training & Mentorship for Kingdom Entrepreneurs. In the last decade, Rylee has helped entrepreneurs scale their businesses, creating transformational wealth through his company, Social Dynamic Selling. Key Takeaways: Change your mindset and have your actions fill that mindsetEmbrace the thought that you have the ability to improve somethingFind a different path that allows kids to express themselves fully Actions bring clarity no matter what, even if it’s a wrong actionA skillset that anybody should learn is how effectively communicateThe King’s Council and its principlesTweetable Quotes:“You can be successful at a lot of things and still feel like a failure.” - Rylee Meek“As an entrepreneur, following your passion is not necessarily the best monetary thing for you to do.” - Rylee MeekConnect with Rylee:Head to The King’s Council WebsiteListen to The King’s Council Podcast Don’t forget to visit: www.figuringitout.tv Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of the Figuring It Out podcast, Travis, Jackie, and Eric ask...Does toxic masculinity even exist?For more, visit: www.figuringitout.tvAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy