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Faith, Finances and F*BombsHey! — Wha' Happened?!After an unplanned and extended time of hiatus, Kevin and Hartley re-connect to discuss a new focus. Unfortunately, their conversation gets Trumped. SHOW NOTES:What is the deal with this "we're back" conversation and Hartley's obsession with missing time on the podcast grid? Will it ever end?Hartley's familiar lamenting over their podcast silence reemerges and consumes the early segment of this episode. His comments regarding the unexpected hiatus are unnecessary and his concern over losing listeners results from a false sense of guilt. Hartley's obsession regarding the frequency and infrequency of episodes corresponds to a pod...2025-03-0425 minFaith, Finances and F*Bombs50 FiftyHartley is Melancholy and Kevin is on Probation. SHOW NOTES:The Story of The Ozark Music Festival: 3 Days of Sodom and Gomorrah in Sedalia, Missouri is a documentary—produced by Dustbin Film and directed by Jefferson Lujin—chronicling the infamous event which took place on the Missouri State Fairgrounds July 19-21, 1974. The film was screened in Sedalia earlier this week and is currently screening in Independence, Missouri July 19-21. Watch the preview of the documentary. A video interview with the Festival's promoter, attendees of the Festival, and the Documentary's director is included in a fea...2024-07-2025 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsSally Talley and the WBAThe 5th of July! This week on the podcast, Hartley and Kevin have fun with a fireworks theme. They reminisce over explosive experiences, discuss the rockets and dive bombs on the market, and share past and present smoke bombs.Show Notes:The "Talley Trilogy" of the late playwright Lanford Wilson:Talley and Son, Setting: Lebanon, Missouri, July 4, 1944 (Premiered: 1985)Talley's Folly, Setting: An old boathouse in rural Missouri, July 4, 1944 (Premiered: 1980)5th of July, Setting: Lebanon, Missouri, July 5, 1977 (premiered: 1978)Hartley references the article detailing the signal of the final evacuation of the Vietnam War. ...2024-07-0526 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsA Filler for the FaithfulHartley and Kevin—hours before the Biden-Trump Debate—seem to be pleased with the Economy and new show swag, but discouraged by the unrest in Israel and the OMF 50th Anniversary Line Up. Comment—What do you think? X / Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.comConnect With Us:Hartley Facebook / Twitter / ThreadsKevin Facebook / BlogShow Credits:Sounds by Zapsplat.com Announcer: Dr. K.J. WrightMusic CreditsPodcast Theme: Catch It by Coma-Media from Pixabay Transition Theme: For Elevator Jazz Music by Music_Unlimit2024-06-2826 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsAn Episode for TwoWho is winning our contest, why does Hartley love a man named Easton, what is Kevin's new step on his journey, and how is it both Hartley and Kevin recently saw no-no's in the bathroom? SHOW NOTES:Kevin reports the S&P 500 closed at its 29th record high for this year on June 13th. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs on Tuesday, June 18, 2024—one day following the recording of this episode.Hartley quotes actor Harold Ramis's line "I blame myself" from Ghostbusters — a 1984 American supernatural comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Da...2024-06-2228 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsCritical ShrinkingHartley and Kevin discuss White Christian nationalism and how the United States economy reacts during Presidential elections, and the practice of school children's parental behaviors. Show Notes: Article referenced in this episode (link): How one evangelical leader uses the Bible to expose the ‘False White Gospel’Book referenced in this episode: Thinking Fast, and Slow by Daniel Kahneman; Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux; 2013; 512 pagesThe charts referenced in this episode are available to view on Hartley's Web Site. What do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave...2024-05-2428 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsNo Typo? No Zero!Hartley and Kevin discuss Caitlin Clark, listener feedback, the promise of a car and receiving a daily allowance versus a lump sum. SHOW NOTES:On the day this episode was recorded, the Wall Street Journal reported the aforementioned Iowa star-turned-No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft has agreed to an eight-year, $28 million contract with Nike that features a signature shoe, giving Clark the most lucrative shoe deal in women's basketball history.Rookies' salaries in the WNBA™ are determined by their draft position. Caitlin Clark's base salary for her first year in the league is around $76,000. In April 2024, CB...2024-04-2727 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsForeigner Favored, Foreigner ShunnedAre you a naturally curious person or do you tend to be a know-it-all? After committing a false start, Hartley shares about a favored foreigner of Jesus and Kevin expresses his frustration about the unfavored foreigner of America. SHOW NOTES:The story about the Lepers can be read in the Bible, New Testament, Luke 17:11-19Learn more about the Pension Protection Act of 2006. Learn more about Target Date Funds. Show Credits:Sound Effects by Zapsplat Announcer: Dr. K.J. WrightMusic CreditsPodcast Theme: Catch It by Coma-Media from Pixabay Transition Theme: For Elevator Jazz Music by Musi...2024-04-1928 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsStrife in the Trash LaneHow and when and where did you first recognize God's activity in your life? Hartley discusses responding to God; Kevin questions the reasoning behind recent standard adjustments to the target inflation rate and values for basis points. There are no SHOW NOTES for this episode.Show Credits:Music CreditsPodcast Theme: Catch It by Coma-Media from Pixabay Transition Theme: For Elevator Jazz Music by Music_Unlimited from Pixabay Comment—What do you think? X / Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.comConnect Wi...2024-04-1329 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsHold the Mayo, Good BuddyHartley and Kevin discuss tee shirts, federal reserve districts and prayer as conversation with God. SHOW NOTES:As he does in most episodes, Kevin refers to and speaks into activity of The Fed and discusses the Philadelphia Fed Index in this installment. We encourage any listener to visit this web page for an explanation and understanding of why these are elements of our Finance segments.For those interested, we've included a link to The Lounge Guide to Wearing Underwear as Outerwear. Show Credits:Sound Effects by Zapsplat Announcer: Dr. K.J. WrightMusic CreditsPodcast Theme: Catch...2024-04-1227 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe Britt, The Bobby, The Breath and The BreakdownHartley introduces us to the breath prayer, Kevin anticipates push-back in the upcoming political season. SHOW NOTES:adjacent — /ad·ja·cent/ adjective not distant: nearby; lying near, close tangent — /ˈtanj(ə)nt/ adjective (of a line or plane) touching, but not intersecting, a curve or curved surfacetangential — /tan-jen-shuhl/ adjective(of a subject or activity) different from or not directly connected with the one you are talking about or doing: a tangential issue Kevin is currently reading: Practical Optimism: The Art, Science, and Practice of Exceptional Well-Being by Sue Varma, MD; published by Avery; 2024; 336 pagesYou can pray a breath prayer into the spaces of your day: when you are waiting, when you are worried and anxious...2024-03-1730 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsSolid ProofHartley is put off by a negative emoji, Kevin hints about how the market is likely to perform during this election year, and they discuss where to see tangible proof of God answering prayer. SHOW NOTES:Hartley refers to Harvard University's version of a popular Implicit Association Test (IAT). Proponents of the IAT have not shown that it unequivocally measures unconscious racism and have failed to rule out alternative explanations. The IAT has not been shown to correlate with other established measures of prejudice and discrimination or to predict discriminatory behavior. Another criticism of the IAT...2024-03-1528 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsOzark and The EggHartley and Kevin converse about the weather and lakes of Missouri, Kevin informs us he will never fly again, and Hartley attempts to tackle the recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling. SHOW NOTES:Follow the progress of the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on IVF. There are 211 trading days remaining on the US Stock Market and our current record-highs for 2024 on the S&P 500 is 13. The song The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald is a 1976 hit song written, composed and performed by Gordon Lightfoot to memorialize the sinking of the bulk carrier in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. This epis...2024-03-0130 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsTrue Prayer, False ChocolateIn this episode we are encouraged by Hartley to take up a new practice and Kevin tells us we can't fight the fed. SHOW NOTES:12 listeners have entered our contest! There are 215 trading days left on the S&P 500 and we have experienced 12 record closes in 2024 to date. You can still enter the contest by casting your prediction before April 1, 2024. We've done our fact-checking about the lack of fact-checking:learn more about how eating chocolate will help you lose weight learn more about False FlagsComment—What do you think? X / Tweet™ to us | @F...2024-02-2325 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe Plumber, The Economist, and The ProdigalHartley takes a Jamaican plunge, Kevin criticizes a helpless reporter, and the pigs are left behind.Show Notes: For a written report about the interview with Larry Kudlow, visit here. The Parable of the Prodigal Son is recorded in Luke 15:11-32. In the story, a father has two sons. The younger son asks for his portion of inheritance from his father, who grants his son's request. This son, however, is wasteful and extravagant, thus squandering his fortune and eventually becoming destitute. As consequence, he now must return home empty-handed and intend to beg his father to acc...2024-02-2025 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe End of Football? (Bonus Episode)Kevin and Hartley discuss the changes occurring in the collegiate and professional football landscape.Show Notes:The content of this episode was prompted by the January 6, 2024 opinion editorial, Welcome to the end of college football as we know it, written by Will Leitch and published by CNN.What do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.com Show Credits: Announcer: Dr. K.J. WrightPodcast Theme: Catch It Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay 2024-02-1918 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsJoin The Contest! (Bonus Episode)This bonus episode describes and outlines our finance-based contest for 2024. You are invited to participate in this contest. Show Notes: Enter our contest and predict how many record closes (all-time highs) on the S&P 500 you believe will occur in 2024 .As of the date of this episode's release, 219 trading days remain. Officially, there are 252 trading days on the stock market this year (2024) in the United States. You may submit your prediction any time before or on the contest entry deadline: April 1, 2024. On the date of the entry deadline, there will be only 191 trading days remaining in the y...2024-02-1812 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsTurning the Economy Around (Part 2)Each suspicious about the integrity of their local recycling management, Hartley describes two world views, emphasizing God's economy, and Kevin details last month's view, summarizing the United States economy. This is part two, continuing their long conversation of the previous episode.Show Notes: Municipalities and counties pay for residential and commercial recyclables to be trucked to local and regional recycling plants for processing. Clean batches are sorted and/or compressed into bales of similar plastics, paper, aluminum or glass. The centers sell the cleaned recyclables on the open market to buyers who will process them into r...2024-02-1724 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsTurning the Economy Around (Part 1)Hartley and Kevin have a long conversation, never getting around to discussing faith, finances or eff bombs. We learn about some personal challenges they each experience this time of year, Hartley shares an unsatisfying childhood memory, and Kevin expresses concerns about youth sports and a lack of listener participation in our current contest. Show Notes: The People of the State of California v. Orenthal James Simpson was a criminal trial in Los Angeles County Superior Court starting in 1994, in which O. J. Simpson, a former National Football League (NFL) player, broadcaster and actor, was tried and a...2024-02-1623 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsA Somber Peace of MindsetIn this episode covering the holiday break, we are invited to participate in a new interactive contest, Hartley highlights the final two themes of Advent, and Kevin poses a threat with his left hand.Show Notes: In 2024, there will be 251 trading days on the stock market in the United States. Enter our contest to predict how many all-time highs you believe will be recorded in 2024.Submit your guess (i.e., "I predict there will be 112 new all-time highs.") by New Year's Day, January 1, 2024, via:Email: f.bombs@hartleywright.comSpotify: Respond to the question on our episode page...2023-12-2727 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsBirth and Joy No Thanks To RoyKevin shares an idea too logical for government consideration, Hartley comments on the second week of Advent, and they both consider apple a cherry in music preference. Show Notes: The average retirement age in the U.S. is 64 years old, with the average retirement age across all states spanning from 61 to 67 years old. The Social Security Act sets the minimum age to retire at 65 to receive full retirement benefits, although the minimum retirement age will continue to rise. The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services advises:If you apply to start getting retirement benefits fr...2023-12-0228 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsA Gentle Re-entryKevin receives some stiffening news regarding his health and Hartley introduces the first week of Advent.Show Notes: The Week 1 Advent theme discussed in this episode is: HopeScripture Readings for Hope are: Isaiah 2:1-5 | Psalm 122 | Romans 13:11-14 | Matthew 24:36-44 Restore Us, O God; let your face shine, that we may be saved!" — Psalm 80:3Prayer: In the awesome name of God, in the victorious name of Jesus, in the mysterious name of the Spirit, we acknowledge our God, and we wait; we are still, we are silent, and we wait. Amen. Comment—What do...2023-11-2426 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsKevin's New Gig (Bonus Episode)Kevin discusses the joy and challenges of beginning a new, unexpected "side gig."Show Notes: The content of this episode is dialogue extracted from multiple recording sessions in September, 2023. The character Navin Johnson was portrayed by the actor Steve Martin in Universal Pictures 1979 feature film "The Jerk." Comment—Please reach out to us and tell us what you think: Tweet™ / X us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.comConnect With Us:Hartley Facebook / Twitter / ThreadsKevin Facebook / Blog Show Credits:Sounds...2023-11-1620 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsOur Silence in September (Part Two)Part 2 of 2. Hartley pulls together two previously introduced word pictures to help us identify God's providence in our lives, Hartley and Kevin play a new game, Hartley shares a personal medical concern as a personal cherry bomb. Show Notes: The degree of fullness in any life accords perfectly with the intensity of true desire. We have as much of God as we actually want. One great hindrance to the Spirit-filled life is the theology of complacency so widely accepted among gospel Christians today. (from God's Pursuit of Man by A. W. Tozer) • What do you desi...2023-11-1025 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsOur Silence in September (Part One)Part 1 of 2. In this episode, Kevin and Hartley reflect about "Patriot Day," Kevin addresses expectations connected to the Secure 2.0 provisions and balances the good news for savings accounts against the bad news of fixed mortgages, Hartley critiques a faith-related app in the show's first Pop Culture Review. Show Notes: This episode was recorded on September 11, 2023. This day is officially called “Patriot Day,” (Kevin refers to it as a day of remembrance) a national day of service and remembrance that commemorates the catastrophic events of Sept. 11, 2001. On this day in 2001, almost 3,000 people were killed in a series of co...2023-10-0225 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe ListHartley and Kevin list twenty-five topics and observations which they feel aren't-quite-not-really-definitely-not-fully-potent explosives worthy of dedicating to a fully-authorized F*Bomb segment of any episode. Hartley calls attention to Kevin's impressive new venture. Kevin affirms Hartley's new criteria for future episodes. Comment—What do you think? Tweet™ to / X us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.comConnect With Us:Hartley Facebook / Twitter / ThreadsKevin Facebook / Blog Show Credits:Sounds by Zapsplat Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay Announcer: Dr. K.J. WrightPodcast Theme: Catch It Mu...2023-08-2629 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsHartley's Lost Podcast (Bonus Episode)Hartley talks with Kevin about his hope for — or lack of — recording a family podcast. This is a bonus episode complementing episode 24. Connect and CommentHartley Facebook / Twitter / ThreadsKevin Facebook / BlogX/Tweet™ us | @FaithMoneyBombLeave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.comBonus Episode Credits:Bonus Theme Music by Zapsplat Announcer: Dr. K.J. Wright2023-08-0907 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsMama's Tan Garage in the CloudsIn this episode, Kevin explains the market but questions his neighbors and Hartley shares an analogy for one of the Sistine Chapel's frescoes.Show Notes: Kevin explains what is meant by 'the market,' helping us as investors understand how performance-tracking indexes like the S&P 500, Russell 1000, and Vanguard effect our personal trading analysis. He also unscrambles some trading jargon for us: not the more oft-confusing language such as Blue Chip, Bonds, Compounding Returns, Index, Buybacks and Splits; not the more important abbreviations of FA, MM, BBO, DB, SL, TBT or TRIPS; but the highly critical, m...2023-08-0827 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThrifty DesireIn this episode, we find out which Ballpark serves the best food, Hartley discusses a foundational step for making a deep connection with your soul, and Kevin takes over trivia. SHOW NOTES: Content Fact Check: During Kevin and Hartley‘s discussion of the national debt, Kevin suggests if the information he shares about California is incorrect, the commentary about California would be omitted from this podcast. The conversation is included and not omitted because the state of California is currently ranked 5th, however, a majority of economists are predicting the state will soon be ranked the Wor...2023-07-2828 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsWe Flex for UnisexThe Market is high but the Holy Spirit is low on the fandom list. In this episode — if you hang around long enough — you'll hear an unsolicited apology to their listeners, an accidental conversation about self-awareness, and why Hartley and Kevin appreciate women's bathrooms. Show Notes: The referenced quote (corrected and expanded here): "50% contend that the Holy Spirit is not a real, living being but is merely a symbol of God’s power, presence, or purity" is stated in Arizona Christian University Cultural Research Center's American Worldview Inventory 2021 and can be found by clicking this link. True gro...2023-07-1833 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsAbyssinia, DorisKevin and Hartley discuss the passing of Kevin's mother and Hartley shares what stinks about his deodorant. Show Notes: This is the second episode to include the nuisance of imitation advertising. To return to listening to this podcast ad-free, become an faithmoneybomb insider member. “My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working.” John 5:17The podcast EnneagramU can be discovered on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, vufaith.com or wherever you listen. What do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f...2023-07-1125 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsWalk At Your Own RiskHartley and Kevin comment on their observations and thoughts about a common practice in current parenting and the trivia game is all about 1982. Show Note: Book referenced in this episode: The Gardener and the Carpenter by Alison Gopnik; Published by Picador USA; 2017; 320 pagesWhat do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.com Show Credits:Sounds by Zapsplat Additional Sound Effects from Pixabay Announcer: Dr. K.J. WrightPodcast Theme: Catch It Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Disclaimer...2023-07-0428 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe Sure FavoriteHartley and Kevin fail to mention the Clampetts or the Castaways in a discussion worthy of each ensemble's consideration, Kevin is frustrated with the Federal Reserve, and Hartley explains why favoritism in families is a generational sin.Show Notes: Hartley's statement: "Dysfunction comes naturally to us." is connected to our being born in a sinful state, only able to be redeemed by our Creator. Our natural state is selfish at best and pathological at its worst. People who are Christians are called to break generation curses in their quest to be more like Christ. Christians are cal...2023-06-0832 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsNo Prayers, No Speeding, No Free LunchKevin reveals what only Missouri and Montana have in common which leads to Hartley recalling a Sodom and Gomorrah experience from his childhood before addressing why most people don't see time with God as something they need and reasons why they don't have any time to give. Show Notes: Book referenced in this episode: With Open Hands by Henri J.M. Nouwen; Published by Ave Maria Press; 2006 (34th Anniversary edition); 125 pagesWhat do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email | f.bombs@hartleywright.com2023-05-1728 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsBend Your Knee to Turn the CrankKevin talks about his new knee and shares his thoughts about tax refunds and the likelihood of a rate hike and pause. We are surprised to hear Hartley describe his use of hand signals on public traffic ways and how to literally "screw" someone. Kev and Hart play a trivia game introducing new segments to their podcast. Show Notes:Listeners are encouraged to comment or submit questions via Twitter™ and EmailSubmitted listener queries and remarks may be included in future episodes What do you think? Tweet™ to us | @FaithMoneyBomb Leave a comment via Email...2023-04-2826 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsFuneral for a Delayed Episode with guest Masood HeidariColumbia's Woodcrest Chapel Pastor Masood Heidari joins Hartley and Kevin in a discussion about Worship and Hope, Islam and Christianity, Death and Funerals and the NCAA Women's Basketball Championship. Masood was born and raised in Abadan, Iran and moved to the United States as a University Student during a critical and pivotal time in Iran's history. He has served on the staff of Woodcrest since 2002 and has been influential in the development of the church's emotional health and pastoral care ministries.Show Notes:To read more about the f*bomb topic discussed in the latter part...2023-04-1730 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsOld News, New TippingHartley asks Kevin to comment on some notes he wrote down three years ago which leads to Kevin recalling our flirtation with economic disaster. We receive Kevin's advice on how to best handle our finances and Hartley encourages us to suffer. Show Notes:Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. —John 12:24Dialogue is quoted from a 1994 NBC television episode of Seinfeld entitled The Marine Biologist written by Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld, and Ron Hauge. Books mentioned in this Podcas...2023-03-2426 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsConfessions of the LostKevin is more frustrated with the loss of baseball players, memory books, and a bowling ball than the loss of a Bank in the Silicon Valley. Hartley talks about the practice of confession during Lent and bemoans losing his socks and soul. They both confess to making public statements which caused some tension among friends and loved ones. Show Notes:Biblical References: Luke 15; Psalm 32Lectionary Readings for Week 4 of Lent: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 | Psalm 23 | Ephesians 5:8-14 | John 9:1-41What do you think? Leave a comment on @FaithMoneyBombShow Credits:Sounds by Zapsplat. Ann...2023-03-2328 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsNever Amongst SwanIn this episode, we discover what we can't truly look out for and what word helps us sound pretentious. Thing seems premature for spring cleaning, but Hartley encourages us to clean our houses. Kevin reminds us to stay disciplined in the market and cleans up some misinformation on more than one front. The spiritual practice of Repentance and the anticipation of rate hikes is discussed. The Week 3 Lenten theme is: Repentance and the liturgical readings are: Exodus 17:1-7 | Psalm 95 | Romans 5:1-11 | John 4:5-42The book Kevin mentions in this episode is: The Black Swan: The I...2023-03-1326 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsYou Can't Squeeze Frozen Charmin® with guest Amy HayNetwork Development Coordinator for MU Healthcare, Amy Hay, joins Hartley and Kevin as their first guest. Amy was a 1991 to 1994 MIZZOU Women's Golf Letterwinner and earned three All-Conference Big Eight selections, two top 10 individual finishes at Big Eights, and tied for 12th in the 1994 NCAA East Regional. Surprisingly, they don't talk golf. They talk pharmaceutical^ expense. They talk Boys & Girls Club.^ They talk baseball. They talk environmental, social and corporate governance. They disparage Social Security. They talk Lent, prayer and faith. Kevin is surprised to discover what Hartley and Amy have in common. Amy surprises—and impresses—with F*Bomb...2023-03-0638 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsSTOP and ReturnThis episode may contain some unresolved anger. You be the Judge. Hartley confesses to nearly committing a falsehood in a legal document and demonstrates his passion for a certain laundry detergent. Kevin reveals his secret for executing a proper affect in communication. How Lent provides opportunity to connect with God is discussed. Date of Episode Capture: February 23, 2023Podcast Hosts: Hartley Wright, Kevin BartolacciSounds by Zapsplat and SoundBible | Voiceover Credit: Dr. K.J. Wright Podcast Theme: Catch It Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay Disclaimer Theme: Night Bossa by OYStudio from Pixabay 2023-02-2630 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsCut 30 Minutes and 2 YearsThis episode was a surprise to both of us. Especially the grumpy one. We discuss temperament, rate hikes, presidential terms, daylight savings, the He Gets Us campaign, and Yosemite Sam. Resources and media referenced in this episode:Link to CNN Article Link to He Gets Us websitePocket is the place to save, read and get fueled by the best content on the web.Yosemite Sam is Jewish ArticleTubefilter September 25, 2012"What's the difference between a Frenchman and a Jew? The Frenchman leaves without saying goodbye, and the J...2023-02-1827 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsAwkward Explosions and the Loud ShirtOne of these guys is not going to watch the Super Bowl. Once a week, Kevin wears a shirt he hates. Hartley talks about his connection to unauthorized fireworks in Jamaica. In this episode, Kevin and Hartley have an interesting discussion about prayer, reference an NBC soap opera which ended in 2022 after airing 58 years, comment on their feelings about Super Bowl advertisers, listen to a formal sound from the internet, and reveal an unfortunate misprint in the Secure 2.0 act. Date of Episode Capture: February 7, 2023Podcast Hosts: Hartley Wright, Kevin BartolacciSounds by Z...2023-02-1130 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe Gun is Still Smoking (Part 2)This is part 2 and is a continuation of episode 7. In this episode Hartley and Kevin have a conversation about their frustrations and concerns regarding the troubles and trauma of perpetual gun violence in America. Sources in the form of articles and data posted online from which the referencing of statistics, study findings and factual statements related to mass shootings, gun practices, gun ownership, and gun manufacturing quoted in this episode include The Associated Press, Bloomberg, CNN,™ The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, Gun Violence Archive, The New York Times, Voice of America. Podcast Theme: Catc...2023-02-0321 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe Gun is still SmokingIn this episode Hartley and Kevin have a conversation about their frustrations and concerns regarding the troubles and trauma of perpetual gun violence in America. Sources in the form of articles and data posted online from which the referencing of statistics, study findings and factual statements related to mass shootings, gun practices, gun ownership, and gun manufacturing quoted in this episode include The Associated Press, Bloomberg, CNN,™ The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence, Gun Violence Archive, The New York Times, Voice of America. Podcast Theme: Catch It Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay. Disclaimer Theme...2023-01-2721 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsHis Career Batting Average was .316We have a choice about whether we will cultivate the true self that we have been given or whether we will squander it through embracing false self tendencies and behaviors (the pursuit of other things we deem to be more valuable). Hartley talks about how to find our soul—our true self—that which makes us who we are uniquely and has been given its very existence by God himself. Kevin talks about options and things to consider when deciding your best plan for filing your Income Taxes. The two dialogue about soul care, blue law, taxes, celebrities, sports and...2023-01-2233 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThat Handler Looks FamiliarA view of the electoral college and a new release of best-selling conservative writer David Horowitz is discussed. Kevin shares some interesting provisions in the Secure 2.0 legislation including those aimed to benefit both retirement plan sponsors and their employees. Hartley addresses why faith is such a mystery and invites listeners to practice the discipline of Silence as a first step to creating space for God in our lives. The book discussed in this episode is: Final Battle: The Next Election Could Be the Last by David Horowitz, published by Humanix Books, released January 2023, 256 pages.Podcast...2023-01-2223 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsDon't Open The SmegFollowing up on the pop-up advertising campaign which stirred Hartley's curiosity kicks off this episode. Although he lacks much support, Senator Rick Durbin is focused on regulating credit cards. You might be surprised to learn how similar legislation enacted twelve years ago has already impacted your banking practices. Kevin expresses his own frustration with the legislative process, namely its struggle to declare a Speaker of the House which had not been accomplished at the time this podcast episode was recorded. Reflecting on the loss of Hartley's brother, Kevin and Hartley call attention to the spiritual practice and importance of...2023-01-1825 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsChristmas Has Its Own RewardsThis episode sounds a lot like Christmas. Hartley and Kevin discuss their plans for the holidays as well as mentioning treasured or terrifying holiday memories from their childhood. Hartley offers helpful information related to developing a practice of reviewing your days from a spiritual perspective and seeking God's presence in the busyness of Christmas. Kevin shares new developments occurring in an updated proposal of the Secure Act helpful for business owners, persons contributing to IRA and 401K plans, and those paying off student debt. Hartley is troubled by a new advertising campaign, and Kevin learns how to subscribe to...2022-12-2327 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe Good, The Gains, and The Guinea PigIn this podcast, Hartley and Kevin discuss the nature of God and the tendency for people to proclaim the goodness of God in unusual circumstance. Kevin shares some information helpful for your end of year financial planning and expectations. Hartley wants to clarify what listeners can expect regarding f*bombs, and confesses to the one thing that causes him to drop one. Episode recorded December 1, 2022. This episode features music by SoulProdMusic from Pixabay and OYStudio from Pixabay. The main theme, Catch It Music by Coma-Media from Pixabay. 2022-12-0921 minFaith, Finances and F*BombsThe Launch/ThanksgivingL2XnBZbh9qFRr5Eisz2bIn this episode, Kevin references the book, "Prius Or Pickup?: How the Answers to Four Simple Questions Explain America's Great Divide" by Marc Hetherington. Podcast theme "Catch It" music by Coma-Media from Pixabay. 2022-11-2820 min