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CTP (S3E111) Life, Not Death: Rediscovering Meaning Through Writing
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
Joseph M. Lenard shares the inspiring journey behind his unexpected sixth international book, "The Book of Kennedy: Project Carpe Diem," which came to him in a dream after his heart valve replacement surgery. Following a period of creative stagnation, Leonard experienced a remarkable creative burst where the entire book came together in just 12 days - from outline to formatted manuscript.
• Heart valve replacement surgery in May led to improved physical energy but continued creative block
• A dream on June 29th sparked a complete book concept that was outlined within 6 hours
• The entire manuscript was completed in just 6 days, with formatting finished 6 days later
• "The Book of Kennedy" explores life's meaning through Kennedy's journey dealing with life's challenges
• The book expands on Leonard's philosophy that "all life has meaning, purpose and value"
• A 261-video YouTube playlist serves as creative inspiration for the book's themes
• Available exclusively through Amazon starting August 1st in Kindle, softcover and hardcover formats
• Timing intentionally coincides with Suicide Prevention Month in September
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CTP (S3EJulSpecial5) From Fire Chief to Whistleblower: One Man's High-Stakes Fight
Exploring more of the world of fascinating Guests, Health, Human Nature, Music / Movies, Mysterious, Politics, Social Issues, and much more
Erik Holt, former Fire Chief in Colorado, shares his startling journey from respected department leader to whistleblower after discovering election fraud during a local board election. His decision to investigate suspicious polling activities cost him his career and savings, leading to an ongoing federal court battle that tests the limits of First Amendment protections for public employees.
• Took over as Fire Chief of a struggling department in 2022 while gaining full custody of his two daughters
• Transformed the department from having a handful of volunteers to 62 members with 24-hour coverage
• Witnessed suspicious activities during a contentious board election held at the fire station
• Obtained security footage showing poll watchers using electronic devices and sharing voter information
• Discovered an apparent vote-tracking scheme where poll watchers were repeatedly leaving the polling area
• Reported evidence to district attorney and law enforcement officials
• Was fired 33 days after the new board took office on allegedly false grounds
• Filed a First Amendment retaliation lawsuit that was dismissed by a federal judge
• Currently representing himself pro se in an appeal to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
• Has spent $150,000 of personal savings after selling his home to fund the legal battle
To support Erik Holt's ongoing legal fight for election integrity, visit GoFundMe and search "Justice for Holt."

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CTP (S3E110) AI's Existential Threat and Who Pays When AI Steals Our Ideas?
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
The AI revolution has arrived with predictions of 50% of white-collar jobs disappearing by decade's end, raising critical questions about copyright law, economic stability, and societal transformation.
• Congress is ignoring critical updates needed for copyright laws in the age of AI
• AI acts as an advanced search engine that aggregates information without attribution
• Users may be liable for plagiarism when using AI-generated content without proper citation
• The "black box" nature of AI systems makes proving copyright infringement extremely difficult
• Without jobs and income, consumers disappear, leading to economic collapse
• AI's deflationary effect could make goods cheaper but requires careful economic transition
• Our society is becoming "post-literate" with declining attention spans and less engagement with complex ideas
• Self-reflection is needed to guard against intellectual laziness and devaluation of human creativity

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CTP (S3EJulSpecial4) Holy Text, Plain Talk
Exploring more of the world of fascinating Guests, Health, Human Nature, Music / Movies, Mysterious, Politics, Social Issues, and much more
Dan Parr shares his unlikely four-year journey of creating the EUR Bible (Easy to Understand and Read), which began with a simple Facebook post of a reworded resurrection story and evolved into a complete translation of all 66 books.
• Initially reluctant about creating "another version" of the Bible
• Started with the book of Luke, then felt divinely prompted to continue with Acts, Romans, and eventually the entire Bible
• Used public domain translations as foundation, simplifying language while preserving meaning
• Addressed concerns about Bible translations and denominational divisions
• Emphasized how God works through ordinary, unqualified people
• Available on Amazon and Audible as individual books, compilations, and a Bible-in-a-year format
• Currently working on 365 devotionals specifically designed for Generation Z readers

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CTP Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
CTP (S3E109) The Hidden Agenda of Ranked Choice Voting
We examine the deceptively marketed Ranked Choice Voting initiative brewing in Michigan and why it's designed to manipulate electoral outcomes rather than empower voters.
• RCV sounds reasonable in theory but implementation is deliberately misleading
• Alaska's experience shows how RCV protected establishment candidates like Lisa Murkowski
• The 100-word ballot proposal summary dedicates only 5 words to actually mentioning RCV
• Left-leaning organizations push RCV because their analysis shows it advantages their candidates
• Third-party voters on the left reliably rank mainstream Democrats as second choice, creating asymmetrical advantage
• Ballot initiatives frequently hide their true intent behind populist-sounding electoral reforms
• When in doubt about complex ballot proposals, the safest approach is usually to vote "no"
This Michigan initiative could soon spread to other states - understand how it works before it arrives in your state.
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CTP (S3EJulSpecial3) Buddhism as Philosophy, Not Religion
Exploring more of the world of fascinating Guests, Health, Human Nature, Music / Movies, Mysterious, Politics, Social Issues, and much more
G. Scott Graham joins us to explore how Buddhist philosophy and its ethical precepts can complement rather than contradict Christian values, breaking down misconceptions about Buddhism as strictly religious. We discuss how the Eight Precepts offer a framework for mindful living that can benefit people of all faiths, focusing on mental volition rather than rigid rules.
• Buddhism functions more as a philosophy than a religion in many contexts
• You can be a "Christian Buddhist" by adopting philosophical principles without religious worship
• Scott shares his journey working in corrections and discovering Buddhist meditation
• The Eight Precepts include abstaining from killing, stealing, lying, and intoxicants
• Mental volition and intent matter more than the action itself
• Buddhist ethics focus on reducing agitation and finding personal balance
• Practicing these principles can help address underlying insecurities
• Gray areas exist in all ethical frameworks, requiring personal discernment
• Buddhist practice encourages trying principles to see if they benefit you
• Understanding Buddhist philosophy doesn't make someone "less Christian"
Find G. Scott Graham's book "Living the Eight Precepts: How Ancient Buddhist Ethics Can Help People" anywhere books are sold or visit gscottgraham.com

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Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, and beyond
CTP (S3E108) Plant, Don't Preach: The Christian's Guide to Meaningful Impact (aka: Memes part 2 episode)
We explore the critical balance between prayer and action in Christian life, focusing on the principle that our job is to plant seeds while God's role is to change hearts. This episode challenges the notion that prayer alone is sufficient, urging Christians to take meaningful action in alignment with biblical teachings.
• Christians must understand the balance between human responsibility and divine intervention
• Prayer must be accompanied by action—"Change from wicked ways" implies personal responsibility
• Like gardening, we must plant seeds of goodness before expecting God to help them grow
• Inaction makes us complicit in the evil that results—"Only thing required for evil to prevail is good people do nothing"
• Getting off our knees and taking action is essential to seeing God's work manifested

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CTP (S3EJulSpecial2)(PG-13) The Soul's Direction: Navigating Right and Wrong w/ Raymond Comeau
Exploring more of the world of fascinating Guests, Health, Human Nature, Music / Movies, Mysterious, Politics, Social Issues, and much more
Raymond Comeau joins us to discuss his book "What Bad We Do: Don't Ever Cross the Line" and the moral choices that shape our lives and society.
• Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey in a multicultural environment
• Raymond explains how his book identifies 34 common moral problems people face
• Understanding the difference between making mistakes and crossing moral lines that harm others
• Exploring how lying can escalate from small infractions to life-altering harm
• Discussing the concept of "nephoria" (negative euphoria) that drives addictive behaviors
• Examining how digital temptations create dangerous cycles that exploit vulnerable people
• The importance of godly self-esteem versus worldly self-esteem in making ethical choices
• How the "me-me-me" mentality undermines personal responsibility and social cohesion
• Why bystanders who remain silent become complicit in the evil they witness
• The need for Christian unity around core values rather than denominational divisions
To learn more about Raymond Comeau's work, visit OurSoulsDirection.com
Ep. Rating: PG-13 (Adult themes)

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