"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3ENovSpecial2) Is Your Coffee Filtered Through Bunn's? Asking For A Brand WARNING: This episode PG-13 for crude and sometimes suggestive language Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond Two hosts compare notes on the state of podcasting, from gear and editing to RSS distribution and platform str...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3E125) How Planting Small Seeds Can Change Hardened Hearts (Memes 2) Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond We explore why persuasion starts with planting seeds, not forcing change, and how memes, Scripture, and daily discipline shape hearts over time. We confront hubris, channel anger into pu...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3ENovSpecial1) Why We Took Christian Radio Off The Dial And Onto Your Phone We welcome Worship Road Radio’s CEO, Scott Fehrenbacher, for a candid look at building a national Christian music community without ads or fundraising fatigue. We explore digital reach, the AM vs streaming debate, Canadian broadcast limits, and how tech serves the Great Commission. • career path from Idaho to Vancouver and three decad...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3E124) Stay Or Leave The UN Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond We argue for staying in the UN to protect U.S. leverage while cutting waste and tightening accountability. Veto power, incentives, and realistic reforms beat the false purity of withdrawal. • difference between defunding waste ...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial17) Contact Front: Not Sequel To Contact Rear [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251031)] We talk with Rick Partlow about Contact Front, the origin of Cam Alvarez, and how a digital hit found new life in bookstores. We also break down Amazon’s power, Kindle Unlimited binge culture, and practical tips for writers who want to build long-running series. • meaning behind the title C...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial16) Hope Isn’t A Strategy, But Coffee Might Be [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251030)] We dive into how a painful layoff turned into a finished book, a wellness startup, and a sharper mindset built on action over wishful thinking. The talk blends faith, prevention, and practical steps to win by doing the simple things most people skip. • Books Authors Weeks kickoff and guest...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial15) Not Shakespeare, Not Sorry, Still Hitting Publish [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251029)] We turn a last-minute interview cancellation into a clear statement of purpose: write for the present, welcome many voices, and let listeners decide. We share why style should serve meaning, not replace it, and preview October’s multi-author lineup with a moving story teaser. • book...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial14) Guarding What You’ve Built [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 2 (Tue. 20251028)] A practical talk with attorney-author Evan Turk on protecting family wealth before crisis hits, plus a look at his First Amendment nonprofit and why prevention beats repair. We share real cases, simple tools, and clear steps people can follow under stress. • estate planning basics and why trusts must be f...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial13) Chasing Meaning Beyond The Byline [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 3 sub-episode 1 (Mon. 20251027)] We sit down with longtime sports columnist Patrick Sangimino to talk about his novel Dogs Chase Cars and how a career can eclipse the people who matter. We dig into newspapers’ decline, the rise of paywalls and clicks, and why relationships must come first. • golden age of newspapers contrasted wit...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3E123) #ENEMEdia: Spin, Faith, And Facts We challenge media spin, examine how data gets shaped into narratives, and argue for full-context faith and personal humility as tools for finding truth. We also unpack crime statistics, algorithmic bubbles, and why support keeps independent voices alive. • defining biased coverage and “ENEMEdia” • allegations of fudged climate data and incentives • practic...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial12) Military Sci‑Fi, Faith, And The Human Condition [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251024)] We sit down with Jeffrey H. Haskell to explore why military sci‑fi still hits hard: ships as characters, faith on the bridge, and the line between honor and horror. From Alaska to a thousand years ahead, we trace how real people behave when the stakes rise. • Books Authors Weeks conte...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial11) From Stereotypes To Signs: Life, Faith, And Numbers [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251023)] We sit down with author Lara Luna to explore how life in a Florida 55+ park, complete with golf carts and gators, became the backdrop for a spiritual awakening sparked by angel numbers. We swap stories about self-publishing, pattern recognition, and finding faith without preachine...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial10) Two Girls, A Living Flame, And A Vanishing Class [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 3 (Wed. 20251022)] We sit down with Edward Willett to explore Fireboy, a middle grade fantasy where a missing class and a living flame push two friends into a high-stakes search. We dig into craft, setting choices that age well, and the realities of publishing when costs keep climbing. • Fireboy’s hook...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial9) Autism, Fantasy, And Finding Your Voice [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 2 (Tue. 20251021)] We sit down with author JM Shaw to talk about the Callum Walker fantasy series, neurodiversity, and the craft choices that make myth feel human. The talk moves from masking and sensory overload to plotting, publishing, and how creativity becomes a lifeline. • why “what if fairy tales were real...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial8) Sleep, Oxygen, And The Real Fix [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 2 sub-episode 1 (Mon. 20251020)] We explore how breathing and airway function shape sleep quality, energy, and behavior, and why standard sleep tips fall short without nasal and tongue posture. A myofunctional airway specialist shares practical routines, tech alternatives, and a parent’s path from struggle to better nights. • Books A...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3E122) Formerly Video Exclusives - various sub-topics [tune in next week for BOOKS / AUTHORS WEEKS - Week 2 starting Mon.] We push past labels to ask how words, anger, and blame shape choices—and why precise language and patient action beat outrage. From Gaza hypotheticals to Texas primaries and election audits, we trade slogans for steps anyone can take today. • Gaza and NATO deterrence thought experiment •...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial7) Rage, Language, and Responsibility [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251017)] We challenge lazy narratives and boil big fights down to clear choices: precise language over slogans, real action over outrage, and local responsibility over scapegoats. From Gaza proposals to ICE law, from faith and metaphor to primaries and election rules, we push for less talk and more doing. •...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial6 BAWks:1-4) Edgework: Writing Crime, Tech, and Trust [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251016)] Two veteran technologists turned co-authors unpack how they built the Enigma Heirs trilogy, from real-world research and composite villains to an AI ally named SIKABOD and a workflow that keeps one seamless voice. We swap tools, backup rituals, and the “literary ping-pong” tha...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial5 BAWks:1-3) Grief, Plainspoken and True [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 3 (Wed 20251015)] We explore grief without turning it into a checklist, and we learn how mentoring, listening, and even awkward honesty can support real healing. Doug Lawrence shares the story behind Grief: The Silent Pandemic and why writing became part of his path forward. • Books & Authors Weeks context and...

"GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))" CTP (S3EOctSpecial4) Choosing light when the world sells fear [BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 2 (Tue 20251014)] A veteran and author joins us to talk about hope that holds under pressure, from PTSD and community care to faith, forgiveness, and the daily practice of kindness. We trade headlines for habits, share where to find Kim’s work, and point to simple ways to spread light. • Books & Authors We...