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MoneyRx for CRNAsMentorship, Money, and Making an Impact with CRNA Kathy FaltotHost Brett Fellows sits down with Kathy Faltot, a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist based in South Florida. Kathy shares her inspiring journey from Colombia to the United States, highlighting her pursuit of financial independence and dedication to mentoring Spanish-speaking healthcare professionals. The discussion also covers practical financial advice, focusing on managing student loans, smart investments, and maintaining a balanced life. [05:32] Kathy's early life and career path.[09:47] Kathy Faltot on the importance of mentorship.[14:11] Balancing life and career as a CRNA.[18:53] Financial insights and strategies.[27:41] Kathy's future goals.For more information and r...2025-01-0830 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensHindsight is 2020: Jurassic ParkDinosaurs have been a fascination of human beings for a long time. They've inspired writers and creatives to imagine what life would be like if these massive creatures were still alive today. Perhaps the most well-known attempt to mainstream that idea is the franchise, Jurassic Park. Originally penned by the late Michael Crichton and later adapted for the big screen by Stephen Spielberg, Jurassic Park is a monster-sized film franchise. With five movies, novels, several video games, and countless amounts of toys and merchandise, Jurassic Park - if nothing else - is one of the most recognizable film series...2021-04-2519 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensHindsight is 2020: The MonsterVerseToday's episode on Hindsight is 20/20 is the recently finished "MonsterVerse". With Godzilla vs. Kong officially released, the four-film series has come to a close. Or has it? Or better yet, should it be finished at this point? As a monster movie fan, I've been looking forward to all this giant-monkey-on-giant-lizard action. But does it conclude the series well? That's what #Hindsight is all about. #GodzillaVsKong #MonsterVerse 2021-04-1823 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensHindsight is 2020: The DC Extended UniverseThe Writer's Lens returns this spring with a new mini-series! For the next few (perhaps even more) episodes, I'll be riffing on some of my favorite franchises, films, and stories - doing so with the intent of reorganizing and analyzing what I thought worked; what didn't; and ultimately what could have been. So to cap things off, we'll be looking at the DC Extended Universe. Timely for me in the wake of the controversial #SnyderCut of the Justice League. Full disclaimer: any and all spoilers abound if I happen to touch on any. Wel...2021-03-3021 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP77: "Cain and Abel" and the Origins of Heroes and VillainsImagine two brothers trying to appease the ruler of the universe. One does what is asked of him while the other does what he thinks is best. As a result, the former is rewarded and the latter is turned away. And due to the latter brother's disgrace, he takes out his jealousy, envy, and anger upon his own brother, killing him; thus, inviting even more darkness into his already fragile world. This is the story of Cain and Abel. And though it may not seem like the thing of heroes and villains, there is something remarkably familiar a...2021-01-2430 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP76: "A Christmas Carol" and Whether God Blesses Us All"God bless us. Everyone." - Tiny Tim It's the annual holiday episode of The Writer's Lens. And this one is packed with an analysis of the famous line from Charles Dickens' classic, "A Christmas Carol". We often hear about 'God's blessings' but what does that look like? What is it supposed to mean? Tiny Tim's perspective is a unique one in spite of his circumstances, serving as a great foil to Scrooge's selfish and embittered nature. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Writer's Lens. Be sure to like, share, and subscribe if you...2020-12-2321 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP75: "Terminator" and the Near-Extinct Macho DadThe first Terminator featured an unstoppable killing machine. The 2nd film had a similar villain, but in a stroke of creative genius, the previous film's antagonist was transformed into the hero of the 2nd. Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800 has long been lauded as an iconic character in cinema. His portrayal as a man with a plan toes the line of what it means to be a "man's man". But as far as I can tell, the Terminator holds a unique space in the quest for what constitutes the true measure of a man. And if this machine, played by a...2020-11-2622 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP74: "TMNT" and the Fight Against NihilismYou probably thought the Ninja Turtles' greatest enemy was the Shredder. And if you did, you wouldn't be alone in that assumption. The Shredder has always been touted as the greatest threat to the Turtles' livelihoods, if not the city in which the Turtles reside. But I happen to see a much greater nemesis at play. A true arch rival lurking behind the scenes, snatching up the outcasts and downtrodden youths of New York; all in exchange for family and community. Buckle up - or should I say 'shell up' - for this latest episode of The Writer's Lens...2020-11-1628 min

JesusSmartXGrow Up! You're Not Voting for Prom King -- J.C.L. Faltot (Ep 156)Here's a dialogue, a confabulation, a royal riff with J.C.L. Faltot! We are called to lives of influence ... salt, light, Kingdom leaven, all pointing to the coming Kingdom. And, yes, this includes political engagement. How do we think clearly and navigate this? Upstream from politics is culture, then worldview, and then belief systems. And upstream from it all ... the unseen spiritual domain. See the show notes page for this episode on JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/category/podcast 2020-10-2931 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP73: "Robin Hood" and the False Virtue of Stealing From the RichRobin Hood is a beloved, if not timeless, character that has become part of American folklore. Though the character's origins cannot be found in American culture, the idea of an outlaw who steals from the wealthy and gives to the poor has inspired numerous adaptations over the years. From Disney's animals-only musical, to the comedic "Men in Tights", Robin Hood challenges its viewers to consider what it means to stand up to those in power. Moreover, to stand up to those who hoard their riches and refuse to share the wealth. But is the idea of Robin H...2020-10-2528 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP72: "Perelandra" and Gender, As Told By C.S. LewisC.S. Lewis is one of my all-time favorite authors. He's written many stories that are internationally known (and loved). But one in particular he's not as well-known for: his Space Trilogy. Three stories about our solar system and the spirits who are waging war over our planets. In Lewis' second of the three, Perelandra, Lewis explores the planet Venus through the eyes of his protagonist, Ransom, who has been sent there to keep Venus' inhabitants from turning into another "bent" world like Earth. Spoilers aside, Ransom eventually encounters some high order angels who are the embodiments o...2020-09-0229 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP71: "Tombstone" and The Necessity of Law and OrderTombstone is one of my favorite movies of all time. Which is saying a lot as I'm not the biggest fan of western films. Packed with an ensemble cast, Tombstone tells the story of Wyatt Earp, his brothers, Doc Holliday, and the cowboy gang whose hatred for law and order clashes with the Earp brothers and Holliday. This episode explores Wyatt Earp's quest for a rich and exciting life while ignoring his past as a peacemaker. Can he actually achieve a life of fine wine and riches without law and order? This arc of human experience will b...2020-08-2320 min

JesusSmartXFree Thinking About Racism, the Protests, and Rioting (Part 2) — Willie & Rachel Scott, J.C.L. Faltot (Ep 137)Catch the 2nd part of this important conversation with Willie and Rachel Scott, along with J.C.L. Faltot ... they bring a fresh Kingdom point of view to racism, the protests, and rioting. Jesus is the Ultimate Free Thinker. And we're pretty sure he intends for those who follow him to be free thinkers too. Higher thinking. Includes a short audio excerpt from Dr. Michael Brown. (You can hear the 1st part of the conversation in episode 134.) See the show notes page for this episode at JesusSmart.com/kingdomrace Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and...2020-07-0839 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP70: "Dark" and the Mystery of Original SinAdam and Eve. Two people synonymous with what many consider to be humanity's greatest mistake. By taking fruit from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, Adam and Eve catalyzed humanity's fall from grace. They ushered in a world where we experience suffering, pain, and loss of identity. All sons and daughters who descend from these two have to experience a world less than ideal, but still beautiful in its own right. It's just not quite as good as it could be. Netflix's "Dark" recently finished its three season run and though it's one of the g...2020-07-0842 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensEP69: "Forrest Gump" and the World as Our VillainForrest Gump stands as one of the great cinema treasures. It's a story about a simple man navigating his way through one of the most turbulent times in American history: the 1960s. And during that journey, Forrest remains unchanged. Whether it be his naive nature, his inherent understanding of what is good, or his limited mental faculties, Forrest experiences some of life's harshest trials yet remains seemingly unchanged by them. A trait of his that causes those around him to ask, "are you stupid or something?" But who are the truly foolish ones in this story? Is i...2020-06-3039 min

JesusSmartX139 Free Thinking About Racism, the Protests, and Rioting -- Willie & Rachel Scott, J.C.L. Faltot (Ep. 134)Jesus is the Ultimate Free Thinker. And we're pretty sure he intends for those who follow him to be free thinkers too. Higher thinking. Kingdom perspective. In this open discussion, Willie and Rachel Scott, along with J.C.L. Faltot, bring a fresh point of view to racism, the protests, and rioting.Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releasesPodcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/category/podcast 2020-06-2442 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensReview: Netflix's "Bodyguard"Netflix's Bodyguard is a story about gentleman tasked with guarding the life of another human being. Hence the name, "Bodyguard." Short observations aside, I sat down and watched this show alongside my wife and was pleasantly surprised by it. And what does a storyteller who has a podcast do, post-show? Well, he does an episode about it, of course. In this short episode, I talk through some of the highs and lows of the Netflix drama. Warning, #SPOILERS are ahead. 2020-05-3115 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensE68: "Captain America" and the Freedom We All Want for Our LivesIn case you've been living under a rock for several years, there was this global phenomenon called "The MCU", aka the Marvel Cinematic Universe, that swept through movie theaters. Within that universe is a character called, "Captain America." Now, I was never a big fan of the Captain, but after seeing him on the big screen and doing more research on his inception and history, I've grown to really like him. You know, as far as fictional character-liking can go.... In his second movie, "The Winter Soldier", the Captain is confronted with an interesting dilemma. He is...2020-05-2430 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensE67: "The Great Divorce" and Why We Don't Take Hell So SeriouslyC.S. Lewis is one of my favorite authors of all time. His literary works are popular outside of even the Christian community, for which he is most known. But one such title that is often overlooked is a short story called, The Great Divorce. It's about about a man riding a bus to somewhere. And that somewhere just so happens to be heaven. For those who get off, it's a path to hell. But there are more than a few ways to get off the bus and head to the underworld. This analysis I attempt is a...2020-05-0940 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensReview: Tiger King...and Some Other ObservationsIt's one of the most watched documentaries in history. Though I had no intention of ever watching Tiger King, I found myself tuning in this past week. Maybe it's been the quarantine; maybe it's the stir-crazy environment I'm in; or maybe it's the endless memes and allegations about a certain character potentially feeding her ex-husband to a tiger. No matter, I watched the series and have come away with some thoughts. Tiger King is a global phenomenon, but why? So again I'll ask: is it the quarantine forcing us all to watch it? Or is it something e...2020-04-1528 min

Despite Popular Belief PodcastEpisode 32 - Vigilantes with J.C.L. FaltotJ.C.L. Faltot from The Writer's Lens Podcast joins us again this week to discuss vigilantes. Scripture has several accounts of vigilantism, and our modern mythology definitely includes superheroes under the same category. J.C.L. brings us a writer’s angle for what makes a great hero; What makes a great villain? The Old Testament and New Testament both give laws on justice and self defense - at what point does the act become vigilantism, and is it endorsed by God?2020-04-051h 05 $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensIs Art Valuable In a Time of Crisis?Many Americans (and others around the world) are shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. And by shaken, we mean that many are without work. Income streams are not as plentiful as they once were and the sobering reality that things may not go back to normal soon has become a real fear. So with that in mind, what becomes of art and literature? Do our favorite paintings, stories, music, and other forms of expression have a place in the midst of a crisis such as this? A crisis that genuinely requires material resources to keep us going? ...2020-03-2323 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensCOVID-19 and What Story Do You Feel Is Being Told Right Now?The coronavirus pandemic is affecting every human being on the planet. And in the midst of this crisis, voices are speaking to the pandemic in one way or another. Some are telling a story of fear, others a story of hope. It's caused me, a storyteller, to take pause and ask a question, "What story do I feel is being told right now?" In times like these, there are servants, leaders, and voices waiting to step up and cut through the panic. Cut through the haze. It's what every great story is made of. So in this e...2020-03-1923 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensMulan and #MeTooIn case you didn't know, Disney has been remaking its animated classics into live-action films (well, sorta. The Lion King isn't exactly 'live action' but you get the idea). And if you're still tracking with me, Mulan is the latest film to get the "live action" treatment. It's currently slated for a release later this year. So far, the film looks good. The cast is impressive. The cinematography appears to be top notch too. So what about the story? You know, the one where a woman sneaks into the highly elite Chinese fighting force, pretends to be a...2020-03-1228 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensNarrative Wars 12: Marriage: Real-Life Fairy Tale? Or Just a 1-in-2 Divorce?It's another Narrative Wars! And this time we're talking about one of the oldest institutions of human experience: marriage. There are a lot of narratives out there about marriage. There's the fairy tale, there's the broken-but-being-repaired, there's the "it's going to be another 1-in-2 divorce for these two" - the list goes on. So with this episode, I'll be zeroing in on which particular narrative I've found to be a myth. The myth being that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Say what now? You're saying that they don't? Short answer: yes. In addi...2020-02-2725 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensE66: "Bambi" and Initiating Boys Into ManhoodQuestion: can a story about a fawn teach us lessons about what it means to be a man? Well, I happen to think so. In this episode of The Writer's Lens, we're taking another deep dive into an oldie but a goodie. It's the story of a baby deer and his coming-of-age journey into...um, staghood. And as we work our way through this story, how can we humans - specifically those of the male gender - learn a thing or two from Bambi's journey? Tune in to find out. Lastly, be sure to bring s...2020-02-1044 min

JesusSmartX108: Story Meld. God's Story. Your Story. Guest Host -- JCL FaltotAs a developing Christ-follower, one of the most potent dynamics we can experience is a Story Meld with our Creator -- our Life Story fusing with the God Story. And all of this is woven in our Relational Venture with Christ! Special guest JCL Faltot hosts this Godspeed episode (swift, tight, and right!) >> Show notes page at JesusSmart.com Get the Jesus Smart eLetter and keep current with podcast episode releases Podcast Archive >> JesusSmart.com/category/podcast 2020-01-2711 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensNarrative Wars 11: Humans - Advanced Breed of Apes? Or Something Divine?Did we evolve from some breed of advanced hominid? Or were we plucked from the dirt by a divine being and made into the people we are today? The origin of mankind is one of the most hotly debated issues of our time (or any, for that matter). So in this episode I attempt to solve all of those quandaries in a mere 30 minutes or less. Kidding, of course. Or am I.... Some chief questions to consider in this episode are: who is winning the culture on Evolution vs. Creationism? Who has the better narrative? Wh...2020-01-1832 min

JesusSmartX039: War of the Worldviews with Joshua C. FaltotYou’re called to do more than just consume content ... you’re called to create it. And by so doing, you engage the Narrative Wars. False narratives live in television programming, film, video, audio, music, curricula and education, writing, public policy and law, and more. Upstream from the Narrative Wars are the Worldview Wars. In the 2nd half of this conversation, Joshua and I discuss content and the war of the worldviews, and how even in the Church, many believers are compromised. See episode #34 for the first part of this conversation. See the show...2018-11-0655 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensThe Writer's Lens - Interview 09: Kay Smith, How Can Art And Faith Work Together?Kay Smith worked for 13 years at a reputable marketing firm in Cleveland, OH. And though she loved her work, Kay began to feel something tugging her in a new direction. A tug strong enough to make her consider leaving her established career behind and start anew - in art education. But, it wasn't a completely foreign space. Kay had always held a strong interest in art, even as a little girl. And with some proper coaching and encouragement early in life, she fostered that passion. Kay is a wife and mother of four children so leaving a...2018-11-0237 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensThe Writer's Lens - E44: The Anxiety of Unfinished WorkAnxiety plagues more people today than ever, it seems. We live in a fast-paced society with ever advancing technology. And as complex and impressive as our brains are, we can only take so much. That's why the need to be focused and free of distraction is imperative - not just as a creative but as anyone who wants to be productive. In that way, we can work at our best. At our utmost capacity, which sounds like a simple thing to do. Actually executing it though? That's another battle entirely. This is the first half of...2018-10-2722 min

JesusSmartX034: Take the Red Pill -- Wake Up to the Narrative Wars with Joshua C. Faltot!It's like being in the Matrix and taking the red pill. You want the truth, no matter what. You begin to realize what's going on and now you want the brutal truth about reality and the freedom it unleashes. You're ready to make a mark with your Life Voice ... Joshua Faltot and I found ourselves relaxing on adirondack chairs on a late summer night. The only thing lacking were pipes. You know, we fancy ourselves after the order of C.S. Lewis, Tolkien, and some friends, in a corner of an English pub with pipes in hand...2018-10-1636 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensThe Writer's Lens - Interview 08: Brian Del Turco, Owner / Operator of LifeVoiceQuest - PART 2Welcome to Part 2 of my conversation with Brian Del Turco, the voice of Jesus Smart: the Podcast, one-half the voice of SubstanceTV, and owner of LifeVoiceQuest Publishing. Brian is a believer in emerging voices. He has a high interest in helping people find their voice in publishing, developing their own platforms and digging deeper into the #Narrative and #Content wars. Both of which are areas of major interest for me as well. You can find more of that in our first conversation. In the second half of our dialogue, Brian and I go deep...2018-10-0841 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensThe Writer's Lens - BONUS: Netflix Wants Its Viewers To Dictate Endings...Is That Good?I ran across an article recently with an "interesting" announcement. The ever-growing entertainment giant, Netflix, has decided to give creative license to its viewers. In other words, Netflix will allow its viewers to control the endings of their favorite shows. How this is going to be done has yet to be released, but even so, I have my thoughts on this sort of thing. And I'm not overly optimistic. So, in this bonus episode for this week, I give my thoughts on what I think this shift in entertainment may mean for Netflix and its audience. ...2018-10-0521 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensThe Writer's Lens - Interview 08: Brian Del Turco, Owner / Operator at LifeVoiceQuest - PART 1Brian Del Turco is a fellow creative based in Cleveland who has a heart for emerging voices. His company, LifeVoiceQuest, works with aspiring authors who are looking to find their voice and project that voice into the world - a world that is constantly filling up with more and more voices by the moment. It's no secret by now that the Internet is filled with competing voices. And within those voices are content creators and big narratives. So it's easy to think we will lose ourselves in the midst of that storm. If we intend to fight w...2018-10-0140 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensThe Writer's Lens - E43: The Incredible (And Mind-Numbing) Power Of DistractionDistractions, distractions, distractions. They're everywhere. The battle for our attention is happening daily. Hour by hour. Minute by minute. Knowing this to be the case, how does anyone stay focused? And how does any one person stay focused long enough to finish what he starts? Especially when it comes to writing a book. This episode deals with distractions and how we might recognize them - telling the difference between what's a distraction and what's a priority. And how I'm doing with distractions myself (the good and the bad and the in-between). All on the road to...2018-09-1729 min $The Writer\'s Lens$ The Writer's LensThe Writer's Lens - E42: How Do I Get (Over) Writer's Block?Writer's block to a writer is like a debilitating injury to a pro athlete. It sets you back. It keeps you from moving forward. And no matter how hard you try, you just can't "break out" of the funk you are in. In this episode, I press on through the process of publishing my second book, The Shadow Of Mars, by talking about my own struggle with that enemy of creativity, "writer's block." I talk the causes, ways to remedy writer's block, and what NOT to do in order to deal with those moments of uninspired, non-creative hel...2018-09-0934 min

La Chambre à AirLa Chambre à Air fait son Total Recall (2008 2018) #lc2a10ans // PART IPART I Mythe ou réalité La Chambre à Air ? Depuis 2008, des touristes, des parisiens, certains maires, évoquent une zone d’autonomie temporaire en ville qui se tiendrait sur d’énormes chambres à air de tracteurs. Un show radiophonique, une web-radio locale, mobile et déjantée, un squat à ciel ouvert, un festival de musique agité, un défilé de haute-couture, une table ronde sauvage consacrée aux nouvelles technologies, un colloque géant sur la vie en ville, la légende varie en fonction des pays, des quartiers … La Chambre à Air a-t-elle vraiment existé ? Xavier Faltot soit disant inventeur du concept, a malheureusement perdu...2018-08-293h 22

La Chambre à AirLa Chambre à Air fait son Total Recall (2008 2018) #lc2a10ans // PART IIPART II Mythe ou réalité La Chambre à Air ? Depuis 2008, des touristes, des parisiens, certains maires, évoquent une zone d’autonomie temporaire en ville qui se tiendrait sur d’énormes chambres à air de tracteurs. Un show radiophonique, une web-radio locale, mobile et déjantée, un squat à ciel ouvert, un festival de musique agité, un défilé de haute-couture, une table ronde sauvage consacrée aux nouvelles technologies, un colloque géant sur la vie en ville, la légende varie en fonction des pays, des quartiers … La Chambre à Air a-t-elle vraiment existé ? Xavier Faltot soit disant inventeur du concept, a malheureusement perdu...2018-08-291h 16