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CTP (S3E150) States Of Confusion
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We set up a simple challenge for a divided country: keep your convictions, but bring more empathy and basic politeness back into public life. Then we pivot to “States Of Confusion,” a parody song and remix idea that pokes fun at the red state blue state mess while still aiming for common ground.
• the show’s purpose and how the audio lead-in works
• our books and why the Life and Living titles stand alone
• “masses of asses” and why public life feels meaner
• choosing smiles, hello, and small courtesies as a civic reset
• the left-right divide and our view of Judeo-Christian foundations
• biblical community versus forced collectivism
• Dana Perino shout-out and the idea of positivity
• “States Of Confusion” song and the remix challenge
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CTP (S3EAprSpecial9) What Does It Mean To Leave A Legacy Online?
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We talk through a practical way to preserve family memories so they don’t get lost in cloud accounts, hacked profiles, or forgotten hard drives. We share how myArtKit can hold photos, video, audio, and written stories in one place so your loved ones can revisit them for decades.
• a real memorial account example and why it matters
• why typical cloud storage and social media are fragile
• saving photos video audio and text together
• lifetime accounts memorial accounts and family pages
• event collections where everyone can contribute
• assigning editors to add names context and history
• using good prompts to capture better stories
• AI tools as enhancements not replacements for real voices
• QR codes for sharing a legacy at funerals and beyond
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CTP (S3E149) Data Centers Questions and Solutions
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We challenge the hype and fear around new data centers by focusing on what actually changes local water use and electric demand. We argue that if these projects are inevitable, the public should push for clear engineering answers and enforceable rules instead of empty talking points.
• why the show pivots from air cooling to water-cooled data centers
• why water near electronics feels like a bad risk
• open-loop water use versus closed-loop recirculation
• why requiring air-cooled systems could be a workable local compromise
• why promised data center job counts are often inflated
• how tax revenue can grow without real relief for residents
• how political sound bites fuel confusion instead of solutions
• requiring rooftop solar and small wind to reduce grid strain
• the limits of stopping projects when incentives are aligned
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CTP (S3EAprSpecial8) Purpose After Loss
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
I sit down with Val Cleppen to talk about what happens to your faith, your identity, and your daily life after stillbirth and deep loss. We trace the messy middle of grief and the slow, surprising way God can rebuild purpose through Scripture, community, and a new calling.
• Val’s upbringing and the life she swore she would never live
• how loss shatters “the plan” and forces a new definition of purpose
• stillbirth and the shock of hearing there is no heartbeat
• the quiet of the delivery room and sensing God’s presence
• guilt, shame, and feeling like a failure as a mother
• why humor matters when life gets unbearable
• the funeral and the brutal finality of a tiny casket
• grief stages and why grief is cyclical
• “I need my pain” and why fixing is not helping
• anger with God and learning to channel anger without sin
• Psalm 139 as a turning point toward God’s comfort
• rejecting meaningless work and rebuilding family life with intention
• the nudge to start a podcast and creating The Motherhood Experience
• where to find Val and join her email list
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CTP (S3E148) The Psychology Of Denial (exploring human nature)
Rebranding/Rebroadcast of Gandies Slays cast across CTP platforms
• why routine can numb awareness of real threats
• choosing delusion over discomfort and how to break it
• situational awareness without paranoia
• using historical fiction to teach facts people ignore
• technology as both information access and misinformation amplifier
• judging by character instead of identity labels
• survivor’s guilt, PTSD, suicidal thoughts and finding meaning
• imposter syndrome, pride versus hubris and the “gray areas”
• free will, faith, deeds and the responsibility to act
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CTP BooksAuthorsWeekApril2026E (S3EAprSpecial7) Escape The Owner Prison (What If Your Work Is Stealing (not sealing) Your Legacy?)
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We talk with Richard Walsh about the moment a thriving business turns into an owner prison and how losing everything forces a hard reset on identity, priorities, and faith. We leave with a simple challenge: build systems that protect your time, show up for your family, and finish well.
• Why “sharpen the spear” means constant growth in faith, mindset, and discipline
• Richard’s path from the Marine Corps to entrepreneurship and reinvention
• The identity trap of becoming what you do
• The 2008 to 2009 crash and the decision to choose family over status
• What Escape The Owner Prison teaches about delegation, systems, and vision
• How businesses strain marriages and why grace keeps relationships alive
• Fatherhood, homeschooling, and raising kids with purpose
• Why waiting for perfect conditions can keep life on hold
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CTP BooksAuthorsWeekApril2026D (S3EAprSpecial6) SCANDALnavian writing?
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We sit down with A.L. Jensen to get into cozy mysteries, Nordic culture, and why tiny writing choices like commas can change everything. We also hear how Midsummer Marriage and Murder builds a charming town, a midlife sleuth, and a lakeside crime into a series readers can jump into anywhere.
• Books Slash Authors Week setup and a quick behind-the-scenes intro
• Why punctuation choices like the Oxford comma matter
• Using run-on sentences and fragments on purpose in fiction
• The Hygge House Cozy Mystery Series premise and tone
• Midsummer Marriage And Murder plot setup with a wedding and a body by the lake
• Mina Halanen as a detail-driven amateur sleuth in midlife
• Nordic and Scandinavian influence plus a glossary of terms for readers
• How earlier historical fiction connects to a move toward lighter cozy mysteries
• Book coaching, writing groups, and getting your story told
• Where to find A.L. Jensen online at aljensen.com
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CTP BooksAuthorsWeekApril2026C (S3EAprSpecial5) Anime Lessons For Real Life (Lessons in Human Nature and the Human Condition)
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We explore how anime storytelling can translate into real-world resilience, identity, and leadership lessons that actually stick. Michael Yearby explains how he uses characters and “training arcs” to teach personal and professional development, especially to younger audiences.
• Michael Yearby’s background, military life, and time overseas
• Why anime culture matters and why language and labels matter
• Using anime storytelling to explain personal development concepts
• Naruto as a case study for perseverance, resilience, and SMART goals
• Teaching soft skills in FTAC by connecting to what young people watch
• Generational gaps in music and animation and why stories still land
• Training arcs as a framework for discipline, mentorship, and growth
• Faith, ministry, and universal lessons that cross cultures
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