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The Corey Podcast"Fast Food Frenzy: Unwrapping the Dangers of Addiction"Send us a textIn this episode of "Frankly Speaking," Corey takes a closer look at the growing issue of fast food addiction. Discover the health risks, psychological impacts, and financial strains associated with a fast food-dependent lifestyle. Corey shares practical tips for breaking the cycle and making healthier choices. Join the conversation and learn how to reclaim control over your eating habits and well-being.You will hear the voice of Ben Farr, from his video documentary, "Why You Can't Stop Eating Junk Food". Listen in its entirety @Youtube.comSupport the show2024-08-2214 min
Travis & D’MarcoHR 2: The Takeover ContinuesIf we didn't work in this industry what would career path be? What if Sli is interviewing for the Lakers job? Travis will meet with a friend of his son to talk about our industry. The Dodgers have not made a ton of mistakes and one of them was here the past 3 days. Did they get it wrong by not going strong after Corey Seager? The Producer Emily Takeover Continues and this time instead of FACT or CAP she will do RADIO TINDER! and we talk about Travor Lawrence as he got paid. What does it mean for the...2024-06-1454 min
Crossroads Blues RADIOEpisodio 348 "Blues Music Awards Nominees"Crossroads Blues Radio. Episodio del 17 de Marzo de 2023. Episodio dedicado a las Nominadas y los Nominados a los Blues Music Awards 2023, en los apartados: “Álbum Acústico”, “Álbum del Año”, “Artista Femenina de Blues Tradicional”, y “Artista Masculino de Blues Tradicional”, con música de cada nominada y nominado: Billy Branch, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, Corey Harris, Deitra Farr, Diunna Greenleaf, Duke Robillard, Duwayne Burnside, Harrison Kennedy, John Nemeth, John Primer, Johnny Burgin, Rhiannon Giddens, Rory Block, Shemekia Copeland, Sue Foley, Sugar Ray, The Love Light Orchestra, Bonus Track: canción “Take Your Time” con Ben Levin (nominado en el apartado: Instrumentali...2023-03-191h 29Crossroads Blues RADIOEpisodio 348 "Blues Music Awards Nominees"Crossroads Blues Radio. Episodio del 17 de Marzo de 2023. Episodio dedicado a las Nominadas y los Nominados a los Blues Music Awards 2023, en los apartados: “Álbum Acústico”, “Álbum del Año”, “Artista Femenina de Blues Tradicional”, y “Artista Masculino de Blues Tradicional”, con música de cada nominada y nominado: Billy Branch, Buddy Guy, Charlie Musselwhite, Corey Harris, Deitra Farr, Diunna Greenleaf, Duke Robillard, Duwayne Burnside, Harrison Kennedy, John Nemeth, John Primer, Johnny Burgin, Rhiannon Giddens, Rory Block, Shemekia Copeland, Sue Foley, Sugar Ray, The Love Light Orchestra, Bonus Track: canción “Take Your Time” con Ben Levin (nominado en el apartado: Instrumentali...2023-03-191h 29
A Christian Reads the Tao te ChingWant to help? Support my ministry (and cover hosting fees) at Buy Me a Coffee! :)Since the show is "finished" (for now), the Patreon site is no longer active. However, there are still hosting costs, and I still have expenses! If you would like to show gratitude with a small donation in a very easy way, you can do so at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crttc. No account creation required!Support the show2022-07-0202 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingIn conclusion... (chapter 81)After two and a half years, we've reached the very last episode of the Tao te Ching! I'm not sure what's next for me, but at least for now, I'll stop regular posting here as I focus on some other pressing things in life and brainstorm possible future ideas. This chapter is a nice summary of three of the key themes of the Tao te Ching that we've focused on in these last few years:1. Wisdom over learning2. Using too many words3. The selfless idealSee more and contact me at www.c...2022-06-1946 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingMinimalism and the Taoist utopia (chapter 80)Chapter 80 presents Lao Tzu's vision of the ideal society, the "Taoist utopia". Although it is not a "realistic" picture at first glance, writing it off would be a big mistake. The chapter not only praises minimalism and simple living, but also contains a thinly veiled but cutting cultural critique that is just as relevant today as it was 2600 years ago.1. The simple life - minimalism and Christian activist Shane Claiborne's "Irresistible Revolution"2. The cultural critique - overpopulation, overdevelopment, industrialization, and insatiable desires3. A clarification - is this chapter really idolizing a boring, antisocial...2022-05-2237 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingPeace is worth the risk (chapter 79)We're skipping chapter 78 since we looked at it all the way back in episode 6! Chapter 79 is focused on the complex repercussions of human conflict. This is a shorter episode, and I'll split it into just two pieces:1. "Just let it go" - conflict resolution the Taoist way2. Peace is worth the risk - Christ as the ultimate exampleSee more at www.coreyfarr.comSupport the show2022-05-0225 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingThe "Robin Hood" TaoChapter 77 describes the Tao as being like the drawing of a bow, where the top is brought down and the bottom is brought up. It is a cultural critique about how the way of man tends to upset the natural balance of things. The episode will have three general thematic movements:1. Equilibrium and balance in the universe and in our lives2. The "Robin Hood effect" - taking from the rich and giving to the poor3. Lao Tzu's static equilibrium versus Christ's redemptive restorationHere's the blog entry I quote from: https...2022-04-1741 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingThe meek shall inherit the EarthChapter 76 takes us back to the familiar territory of "weakness" that is actually strength. Living things are soft, supple, flexible, and "weak". Dead things are hard, brittle, rigid, and "strong". I'll start this episode by sharing about one of the most influential - and meek - men I've ever known. Then we'll break it up into two basic sections:1. Meekness and humility as true strength2. Adaptability as the key to lifeSupport the show2022-03-2742 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingGreed - the "uniquely human problem"In this episode, we look at chapter 75, which critiques the greedy leadership of Lao Tzu's China or any government in general. I'll start with reading from Jesus's parable of the foolish rich man as well as his famous words on "where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." The rest of the episode is pretty simply divided into two parts:1. Greed in leadership2. Greed in in general terms in our daily lives and the dangers of greed creeping up on us as we start to accumulate even a little bit of extra money2022-03-1329 min
CPA Trendlines PodcastsCorey Schmidt on Re-Inventing Your Firm – The Disruptors with Liz Farr for CPA TrendlinesThe Disruptors with Liz FarrSee more here: https://cpatrendlines.com/?p=94934Corey Schmidt's Take-AwaysOffer your staff different paths to being successful.Pinpoint the talents you have on your staff, and nurture those special skills.Carve out time for people to work on those skills, not just the backlog.Challenge your people earlier in their careers so they have three years of experience rather than one year repeated three times.Create roles for the kinds...2022-03-0525 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingInterview with author Doruk CansevDoruk Cansev is a life coach and author of the book Balanced: Unleashing the Power of your Personality, which I used as the inspiration for the structure of episode 59. I also covered my notes on his book much more in-depth on the most recent Patreon members exclusive episode. Today we discuss Taoism a bit, but we dive deep into his books and discuss finding balance in all areas of your life.Support the show2022-02-2054 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingJudgment and the death penalty (chapter 74)In this episode, we look at chapter 74, which is a bit different in tone and content than other chapters around it. The central focus is the fear of death, and the central metaphor is the "Master Executioner" - whose job we should not try to take. We'll look at a literal interpretation first, followed by a more spiritualized/metaphorical one.1. The death penalty - Lao Tzu and Shane Claiborne2. Fear and judgment in religion3. Do not judge othersSee more at www.coreyfarr.comSupport the show2022-02-0636 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingThe seven spectra of a balanced lifeHere's an outline to help follow this complex episode!Today we'll look at chapter 73, which seems a bit disconnected and confusing at first (which is why it took me two extra weeks to prepare). We'll touch on a few side topics, then we'll spend the majority of the book relating this chapter's idea of perfect wu wei to the seven areas of balance identified by independent author Doruk Cansev in his new book Balanced: Unleash the Power of your Personality.You can find Doruk's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09157T1MH/ref...2022-01-2243 minA Christian Reads the Tao te Ching"Fear not" - the danger of fear as a motivatorChapter 72 doesn't really offer an obvious interpretation at the first reading. The variations between translations and the disjunctions between the sections makes it a bit complex. Fortunately, there is a common theme that the most traditional interpretations tend to agree on, and then as always we will take a bit of liberty and move in a more creative and relatable direction. I start the episode sharing some thoughts about fear as a basic emotion and my own experience with panic attacks, then I work through the chapter from two approaches:1. Leaders should not use fear as a...2021-12-2640 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingKnow that you don't know! / Ecclesiastes as Taoist confession (chapter 71)Chapter 71 is cryptic, obscure, and one of my absolute favorites. This chapter continues the theme on knowledge from the previous chapter, but focuses especially on ignorance - the fact that we are all ignorant in so many ways, and that not knowing that we don't really know is not just bad, it's a spiritual sickness. I open with a confession of my own ignorance, then divide my interpretation into three sections:1. Simple knowledge and personal development - Know how much you don't know, or you will stagnate2. Social/relational knowledge in a world of information-overload...2021-12-1237 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingToo smart to understand (chapter 70)In this episode, we look at chapter 70, which is one of the most depressing and least didactic/informative chapters in the Tao te Ching (which is why it took me an extra week to prepare this). Here we have Lao Tzu break into a quasi-lament on how no one understands him or follows his teachings, despite how simple they are to understand. With some careful maneuvering, I think we can actually find some parallels to the "simple" yet difficult teachings of Jesus about the narrow way to the Kingdom of Heaven.See more at www.coreyfarr.com2021-11-2840 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingLao Tzu's war advice - and honoring the image of God in others (chapter 69)In this episode, we look at chapter 69, which is incredibly tough to deal with since it is primarily focused on giving advice to military generals. As a Jesus-follower committed to nonviolence, I didn't know what to do with it at first, but with some clever maneuvering and use of paraphrases, I was able to bring it around to something more Christlike. 1. Literally analyzing the chapter - Lao Tzu's "almost" non-violent military strategy2. Losing the three jewels3. Honoring the image of God in our "enemies"See more at www.coreyfarr.com2021-11-0735 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingCompassion conquers all (chapter 67)In this episode, we look at the famous chapter 67, where Lao Tzu presents the "Three Jewels" - the entire Taoist ethics summed up in three words: compassion, moderation, and humility. I'll start by sharing about how Christ's compassion demonstrates the compassion that God built into the way the universe works and the way people work. Then we'll look at each of the three jewels one by one:1. The countercultural nature of the Three Jewels2. Compassion as the source of bravery3. Moderation as the source of generosity4. Humility as the source of leadership...2021-10-2432 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingLeading from behind (chapters 66 and 68)In this episode, we look at chapters 66 and 68, which continue the train of thought of non-contention and wu wei that we started last week, but this time in relation to leadership. I'll start with talking about the characteristics of servant leadership, then focus on the chapters one by one:1. Chapter 66 - the best leaders take the attitudes of servants and "lead from behind"2. Chapter 68 - the attitude of non-contention and mutually beneficial "competition"See more at www.coreyfarr.comSupport the show2021-10-1037 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingI was sick! Back to normal next weekSorry for no episode this week. I was down for the count with the flu last week. (Not COVID!) Head on over and subscribe at the Patreon page to get early access to the next episode. :)Support the show2021-10-0402 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingThe path of least resistance - the "great secret" to an effective lifeIn this episode, we look at chapter 63, which is all about tasks and problems. I'll start by talking about how learning how to break big tasks into small pieces has radically transformed my life, then we'll break down the chapter into two main sections:1. A "mini-sermon" on wu wei (action without action) through a series of paradoxes2. The active/decisive side of wu wei, or "the path of least resistance"- Lessons from the universe- The path of the wise man- A warning against underestimating the difficulties of problems...2021-09-1941 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingThe good, the bad, and the sinful (chapter 62)In this episode, we look at chapter 62, which is one of the only chapters where Lao Tzu compares good and bad people and the ONLY chapter where he uses a word often translated as "sin". I'll start by talking about how radically countercultural and even offensive Jesus's teachings of enemy-love are in the Middle Eastern culture I work in, then we'll take a look at three aspects of this chapter:The Tao (and Christ) as treasure to the good and refuge to the badDo not abandon a bad person (and what even IS a bad person?)Hopeful universalism...2021-09-0534 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingGetting back to normal this week!Support the show2021-09-0301 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingExclusive: What is the ultimate question? The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Buddha, and the CrossAs I'm away for the summer, I'll be sharing some episodes from my Patreon exclusive feed, which are available to all subscribers at the $5/month level or higher. Here are the original show notes:A wild journey prompted by a ridiculous plot line from one of my favorite book series of all time. How much divine revelation is embedded in creation? Is this revelation sufficient for "salvation" for those who have never heard the message of Christ? What is the ultimate question to the meaning of life, and how should we go about finding the answer to...2021-08-1638 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingExclusive: Compare and contrast - the empty bowl/childlike faith in the TTC and the GospelsAs I'm away for the summer, I'll be sharing some episodes from my Patreon exclusive feed, which are available to all subscribers at the $5/month level or higher. This was the very first ever exclusive, and I hope you enjoy! Here are the original show notes:Thanks Bob (not Brian like I said in the episode!) for this profound insight. Both the Tao te Ching and the Gospels are about emptying the bowl, but in very different ways. The TTC is about deconstruction, but the Gospels are about construction. Join me in this episode to hear me...2021-08-0233 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingExclusive: The (misguided) pursuit of happinessAs I'm away for the summer, I'll be sharing some episodes from my Patreon exclusive feed, which are available to all subscribers at the $5/month level or higher. This was the very first ever exclusive, and I hope you enjoy! Here are the original show notes:It's finally here! The first Patreon exclusive episode will continue to dig into the theme of optimism and happiness. What place (if any) does it have in Christian theology and Taoist thought? (Hint: I think the answer is none.)Also, I know I make some very strong statements in...2021-07-1833 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingSummer updateI'm flying home to the US for the next eight weeks! I most likely won't be able to continue putting out regular episodes, but I will share some of the past exclusive episodes I've done for Patreon subscribers. If you aren't a subscriber and you like what you hear, head on over to the Patreon page to get access for only $5/month.Support the show2021-07-0405 minA Christian Reads the Tao te Ching"Educated" or life-long learner? (chapter 65)In this episode, we look at chapter 65, which is yet another "political" chapter. I'll start with sharing a little of my journey from deciding to go to seminary to wrestling with the idea of what it means to "do theology". Then we'll look at the chapter from two very different angles:1. Avoiding "cleverness" - simplicity and integrity in leadership. In this section we will consider the fact that Lao Tzu seems to be very anti-democratic if we read him at face value.2. The importance of "unlearning" - we'll talk about the idea of education and...2021-06-2037 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingGetting in touch with our "masculine" side (chapter 64)This is, of course, the followup to last week's episode on our "feminine" side. Today, we'll look at the masculine - the yang to match last week's yin. Keep in mind these have almost nothing to do with normative gender roles. Today we'll follow last week's structure by looking at three sets of virtue characteristics aiming towards three goals/ideals. Note that the goals stay the same, but the characteristics are the "opposites" of the ones we talked about last week.1. Proactive action and confrontation -> an invitation to cooperation2. Active commitment -> transformation2021-06-0642 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingGetting in touch with our "feminine" side (chapter 61)Episode 5 was called "Getting in touch with God's feminine side" and it has been a really popular episode. Today, we'll do the first of two episodes on our "feminine" and "masculine" sides, or our yin and yang virtues. Keep in mind these have almost nothing to do with normative gender roles. Lao Tzu shows us quite clearly that all people need a balance of both, yet he stresses the feminine more often since we live in such a "masculine" world. Today we'll look at three sets of characteristics pointing to three ultimate goals. Next week, we'll look at their...2021-05-2339 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingChristian Anarchism (chapter 61)As Monty Python would say, "And now for something completely different!" This week I'll give some insight and explanation into what is, next to Taoism, probably the most important and influential foundational belief system in my life: Christian Anarchism. It sounds a lot more edgy than it is in some ways, though. Christian Anarchism is not about trying to overthrow the government, but a theological and ethical way of viewing the relationship between the Kingdom of God and the kingdoms (and empires) of this world.Although this episode brings us pretty far away from the Tao te...2021-05-0936 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingA Taoist Fish Fry - and the nature of good, evil, and the “ghosts” of our past that haunt us (chapter 60)In this episode, we look at chapter 60, which has several very different ideas all smashed into one. I'll start with a meditation on the nature of our relationship to the "ghosts" in our lives - the people who try to bring us down. The rest of the episode is divided into a few parts:1. "Ruling a nation is like cooking a small fish" - the importance of non-meddling in leadership2. "Give evil nothing to oppose, and it will disappear all by itself" - is evil an actual force to be contended with, or simply a bending...2021-04-2536 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingThe myth of scarcity and the liturgy of abundance (chapters 58-59)In this episode, we look at chapters 58-59, which (in my estimation) offer two very different narratives for approaching life and leadership, with two very different results. I'll bring in two core concepts from theologian Walter Brueggemann (link below) to flesh out the discussion. I start with a meditation on Ecclesiastes 11 and the nature of internalized fear from focusing on an unknown future. The rest of the episode is divided into a few parts:Breakdown of the parallels between chapters 58-59The myth of scarcity - the belief that there isn't enoughThe liturgy of abundance - the belief...2021-04-1138 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingSkipping a week (we'll be back to normal next Sunday)Support the show2021-04-0501 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingHow Taoist was Jesus? (chapter 56)In this episode, we look at chapter 56, one of the most directive and imperative chapters in the Tao te Ching. The first half of the episode sets the stage for the chapter, then I break down four of the central commands in the chapter and how we see them exemplified in the life of Jesus:1. Blunt your sharpness - the sharp edge of arrogance 2. Untie your knots - the complexities of personal interactions3. Soften your brightness - public displays of intelligence and pride4. Become one with the dust - staying in t...2021-03-2135 minA Christian Reads the Tao te ChingA conversation with Protect Your Noggin podcastBack in December, I had a conversation with two Christian-Taoist "kindred spirits", Jeff and Stacie from the Protect Your Noggin podcast. Since I haven't been able to finish prep for this week's regularly scheduled episode, I figured I would share (part of) that interview with you here, since I had a great time doing it!This will give you a lot more insight into my own background and give a fresh perspective on reading the Tao te Ching as a Christian. Jeff and Stacie are also working through the TTC on their show as well as doing...2021-03-0757 minA Christian Reads the Tao te Ching"Prolonging life" - four ways we try to maintain false balance (chapter 55)In this episode, we finish chapter 55, talking about the danger of resisting decay and trying to "prolong the life" of things that are in decline.I start the episode by sharing my own discomfort with the word "evangelical" and my great struggle with trying to hold onto it and now my honest desire to reject it entirely due to the current situation in the US, because I believe it is dying.. The rest of the episode looks at four different ways we try to "prolong" the life when things really need to change and even die:...2021-02-2141 min