Welcome to The Growth Junkies, a podcast that explores personal and professional growth through the lens of psychology and spirituality. I'm your host, Ben, and today we are joined by my co-host, Kent.
In this episode, we'll be discussing the question of who and why God is a good explanation for everything because He is bigger than we are. We'll explore how our understanding of God's existence and character can provide clarity and meaning to our lives.
Through our conversation, we'll delve into the ways in which our beliefs about God can shape our worldview and influence our behavior. We'll also examine how our relationship with God can impact our sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Join us as we explore this fascinating topic and gain a deeper understanding of the role that spirituality can play in our personal growth and development.
As always, we'll provide practical tips and insights to help you apply these concepts in your own life. So don't miss this episode of The Growth Junkies with your hosts, Ben and Kent.
"God is the explanation for the universe, not a competitor to science." - John Lennox.
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Welcome to The Growth Junkies, a podcast dedicated to exploring personal and professional growth through the lens of psychology and spirituality. I'm your host, Ben, and joining me today is my co-host, Kent.
In today's episode, we're going to dive deep into the language of needs. As humans, we all have basic needs that must be met in order for us to thrive. However, sometimes it can be difficult to articulate what those needs are, let alone communicate them effectively to others.
We'll explore some of the most common needs that humans have, such as the need for love, belonging, and safety. We'll also discuss how our needs can vary depending on our personality, life experiences, and cultural background.
Through our conversation, we'll provide practical tips and insights on how to identify your own needs and communicate them effectively to others. We'll also discuss the importance of creating healthy boundaries and the role they play in meeting our needs.
So if you're looking to improve your communication skills and deepen your understanding of your own needs, you won't want to miss this episode. Tune in to The Growth Junkies to learn more about The Language of Needs, with your hosts Ben and Kent.
"Understanding the needs of yourself and others is essential to successful communication." - Marshall Rosenberg.
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The medical definition of holiday blues is seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is noticed in a seasonal pattern. It usually appears in the winter months and goes away at the end of the cold season. Do you experience SAD? Let Ben and Kent show you how to beat it this holiday season so you can enjoy friends and family to the fullest.
“Bleak sky, winter bites, harsh winds, unforgiving rain... Well, weather isn't just going to change but you can find your own sunshine. Chase your happiness.”
- Mystqx Skye
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Do you have a soulmate? Are soulmates real? Ben and Kent talk about how they are and arent real.
“...and when one of them meets the other half, the actual half of himself, whether he be a lover of youth or a lover of another sort, the pair are lost in an amazement of love and friendship and intimacy and one will not be out of the other's sight, as I may say, even for a moment...”
- Plato
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Love in ALL of life is more than just loving others. Ben and Kent talk about all the other important things in your life you should love.
"I love life because what more is there?"
- Anthony Hopkins
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Are you a perfectionist? Is your life dictated by checked boxes or objectives? Is that a bad thing? After Ben and Kent's short break they are ready to get back on the podcasts! They are answering the hard questions through MegaLife. Make sure to share this with your friends and family!
“Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis.”
― Brené Brown
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Good communication is what makes the difference between a conversation and an argument. Ben and Kent show you how to really communicate!
“A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.” ― Charles Dickens
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What really is family of origin? Is it your brothers or sisters? Is it your best friend? Let Ben and Kent explain what it is and how it plays a role in your life!
“Families are messy. Immortal families are eternally messy. Sometimes the best we can do is to remind each other that we're related for better or for worse...and try to keep the maiming and killing to a minimum.” ― Rick Riordan
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Learn the process of building your character in this previously recorded podcast episode!
"Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Growth is a necessity in being a human. You must grow! What kind of role does love play in growth? That's what Ben and Kent are talking about in this Podcast Episode.
"A lover doesn’t discourage your growth. A lover says, “I see who you are today, I cannot wait to see who you become tomorrow.” - Donte Collins
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Learning is a huge role in being human. We adapt, overcome, and grow all by learning! Ben and Kent talk about how to learn in this previously recorded podcast.
“Time doesn’t heal emotional pain, you need to learn how to let go.”
― Roy T. Bennett
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Viewing yourself from another point of view can help create a good character. Ben and Kent talk about how you should view yourself. It's easy to be negative or boastful toward yourself. Don't let that happen!
“It takes courage...to endure the sharp pains of self-discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest of our lives.”
― Marianne Williamson
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Did you know that 79 percent of Gen Z, or adults in the 18 to 22 age group, said they felt alone? Even with the internet connecting people in seconds! Ben and Kent talk about why and how you can get out of loneliness.
“Why do people have to be this lonely? What's the point of it all? Millions of people in this world, all of them yearning, looking to others to satisfy them, yet isolating themselves. Why? Was the earth put here just to nourish human loneliness?”
― Haruki Murakami
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“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” - Winston Churchill
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“Everyone wants to live on the top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you’re climbing it.”
Andy Rooney
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“It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question and he'll look for his own answers.”
― Patrick Rothfuss
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”Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it.” – Tori Amos
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“In order to advance, we have to take advantage not only of our success, but also of our failure.”
― Ghassan Shahrour MD
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“Success in life is not for those who run fast, but for those who keep running and always on the move.”
- Bangambiki Habyarimana
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"Life is nothing but continuous transformation."
- Debasish Mridha
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