Adding poetry and spirituality to the podcast universe, follow the new Podcast Musical Poetry!

In this episode I share a new piece titled Beyond Complaint.

Born from the noise of a fractured public space — where politicians, public figures, and social media have made true dialogue almost impossible — this poem turns instead to spirituality and song as a path of healing.

Beyond Complaint weaves images of rivers, seeds, and dawn with Christ calming the storm. It reflects on the difference between complaint and prayer, the courage to take the first step, the grace of forgiveness, and the horizon of hope that awaits us all.

Through poetry set to music, I hope to offer not argument but restoration, not division but grace — a vision of a decent future for all mankind.

Adding poetry and spirituality to the podcast universe, follow the new Podcast Musical Poetry!

In this episode of My Conversations with A.I., Michael shares his poem Already Free in the Waiting. Written in the stillness of a late-summer garden, the poem reflects on what it means to wait—not with restlessness, but with peace.

While the world often tells us that freedom begins at retirement, the poem listens for another voice: the quiet promise of Christ, who reminds us that freedom is not postponed. It is already here, where hearts rest in Him.

This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and rediscover freedom in the present moment.

In this follow-up to Hold Captive Every Thought, we take a practical step forward: how can we train the part of the brain responsible for attention, self-control, and emotional balance—the prefrontal cortex?

In this episode of My Conversations with A.I., we share highlights from the essay Training the Inner Executive, and play a conversation generated using Google NotebookLM. Together, we explore how ancient spiritual practices, modern psychology, and even the U.S. military all point to one truth: the mind can be trained.

You’ll learn:

• Why the prefrontal cortex matters—and what weakens it

• How spiritual disciplines like prayer, meditation, and silence rewire the brain

• What tools like journaling, breathwork, and mindfulness actually do for attention

• How the Marines are using meditation to improve focus under pressure

• What role nutrition, sleep, Vitamin D, Omega-3s, and even trace lithium play in cognitive strength

🎥 You can watch the full video on Spotify and YouTube, complete with English subtitles and a German translation for accessibility.

Whether you come from a religious or secular background, this episode offers practical, science-backed strategies for reclaiming your attention and becoming the leader of your own mind.

🔗 Full essay and resources: michaelappelt.com
🎧 Also check out: Hold Captive Every Thought