Dr.D. Speaks with Bernie and Jesse on Marriage, Fear & Faith: The Real Talk We Avoid
Why do so many Christian couples avoid counseling? Because they fear being seen. Dr. D Wright pulls back the curtain on marriage counseling, revealing why most couples come to win an argument instead of heal a relationship. Joined by Jesse and Bernie, he tackles male vulnerability, fear of emotional exposure, and the false stigma that counseling means failure. Expect laughter, conviction, and truth as these three men model honesty about love, ego, and spiritual accountability.
💬 Listen for insights that could transform your next conversation.
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The Psychology of Sin: Where Science Ends and God Begins
Can psychology explain the human soul? Dr. Wright, a Ph.D. in Christian Counseling, argues that secular therapy misses the root cause, sin. In this thought-provoking dialogue, Jesse and Bernie unpack Dr. Wright’s belief that many so-called “mental illnesses” are actually spiritual conditions unresolved by modern psychology. Through biblical insight and lived experience, he challenges listeners to consider what true healing looks like when the Spirit, not science, is in control.
🎧 Tune in for a radical rethinking of therapy, faith, and the human condition.
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Breakfast Rules: Foods That Don’t Betray Your Meter
Mornings set the tone—and for many, they set the spike. Bernie presses for specifics, and Cleo answers with what’s proven to keep his meter calm: eggs over sugar-loaded cereals, oatmeal over “whole-grain” marketing spin, and strict carb caps on bread (aim <20g per slice). They break down why white flour and quick-digest grains flood your bloodstream, while fiber-forward choices digest slower. You’ll learn how to handle fruit without overdoing it, when to ditch juice entirely, and why “added sugar” on labels is your red flag. The payoff: a breakfast playbook that delivers energy without the roller coaster, plus steps to test your response—prick before and after to learn your personal patterns. Start your day with food that doesn’t betray your goals.
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Pocketbook Politics: When Tariffs & Shutdowns Hit Home Episode Summary
Prices don’t spike overnight, but they do spike. Bernie and Jesse connect the dots from tariffs and shutdown turbulence to the delayed price hikes that land in your cart months later. They outline how supply chains absorb shocks…until they can’t, and why unemployment, higher costs, and frozen programs show up on Main Street long after political theater fades. The duo also spot the moment when party loyalty cracks: when supporters feel it in their own wallets. That’s when phone lines light up, positions soften, and “no” turns into “let’s talk.” It’s a candid, concrete look at cause and effect, minus the spin. If you want to see around corners (and protect your budget), this is your playbook. Listen and share to help someone you love prepare, not panic.
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Apologize, Act, Align: Stop Waiting for Monday
Why do we delay change until “Monday” or “New Year’s”? The crew dismantles the comfort of postponement and replaces it with a 3-step loop: apologize (own it), act (one repair today), align (habits with values). Laura admits how avoidance masqueraded as peace; Bernie argues for small, certain improvements over grand intentions; Jesse links alignment to spiritual and mental freedom. The conflict is procrastination versus integrity, with stakes that touch health, relationships, and credibility. Expect simple prompts, micro-wins, and a permission slip to start messy. The emotional payoff is relief—you don’t need a perfect plan to begin, just the next honest step.
Listen now and text this to someone who keeps waiting for “the right time.”
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