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A Simple Variety Show. Meet Marcelo and Andrew. The kind of friends where one, or the other, is always willing to ride shotgun for the next adventure. Marcelo always has something quirky up his sleeve, and Andrew enjoys nothing more than being creative on a microphone. So what happens when you put these two personalities together? You get Simple Times Podcast. A podcast about, well... nothing specifically, but an entertainment-focused, personal stories podcast about the simple side of everyd ...
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Welcome to the Heart Space podcast - sharing simple, practical wisdom teachings for modern times. We discuss various wisdom teachings - with a focus on Buddhism (although not exclusively) - and how we can relate them to our everyday, modern lives. We'll also explore a host of nature based connection and meditation practices. Host, Nicola Fanucchi, is an avid meditation and mindfulness practitioner and incorporates nature in her approach. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and subscribe. P ...
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Nijay and AJ interrupt their Ten Commandments series to offer a one-off discussion of the problem of spiritual pride; Western Christians today need to cultivate a "poverty of spirit," a deep realization and ownership of our personal neediness, incompleteness, and brokenness. Support the showA.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta által
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We're sorry we've been away for nearly two months, so we're coming back with an extra long episode! On this slightly-Halloween-inspired episode, we have a few special treats for you, including Andrew taking a trip once again into Jefe's House of Horrors! But of course, we bring to you the same old usual segments including Jokes with Jefe, Simple Ti…
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Send us a text In these increasingly busy and chaotic times, insight meditation can lead us to inner freedom. In this talk, we'll explore the concept of insight meditation and I'll share a simple practice suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditators. Recorded from a live talk presented on 20 February 2023 at that Kagyu Samye Dzong Buddh…
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AJ and Nijay continue with the sixth commandment, "Do not murder." Now, at first glance that seems like an easy thing, but Scripture and Christian theology have a lot to say, not only about the evil of ending life, but also about the responsibility of protecting and blessing life. Explore this important subject further and listen in. Support the sh…
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AJ and Nijay dive into the commandment to "honor your father and your mother." What does this mean? Not just for children, but for adults as well? In a time where there is generational conflict over politics, this could be a very urgent message for healing divides today. Support the showA.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta által
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We often think that not taking the Lord's name in vain means not blurting out "Jesus Christ!" Or "God d*** it!" It's good to respect God's name, but this commandment is far deeper and more pervasively important than watching your tongue when you stub your toe. Check out AJ and Nijay's discussion about what it means to honor God's name in our words …
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AJ and Nijay get into the the first set of commandments, which form the fountainhead for the rest: singular allegiance to YHWH and rejection of idols. The Ten Commandments is much more than a list of don'ts, it is a mini-theology, pointing to a rich life within the healthy boundaries God has established for image-bearing creatures. Support the show…
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Today we do our very best to redeem ourselves from the poor audio quality from the previous episode, and we believe we succeed in doing so! You won't be let down! On this episode we have Simple Shoutouts, a FakeAd, History with Jefe, and so much more! Also, does Paddy, from St. Patrick's Day special, make an appearance on this episode? You'll have …
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Slow Theology is excited to introduce a new series on the Ten Commandments (10C). Join AJ and Nijay as they process this foundation text in Scripture and how it forms our spirituality, theology, ethics, and life together. In this first episode they introduce the background and context of the 10C, and discuss the prescript statement, "I am YHWH, you…
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It's all too easy to doomscroll news about "church evil," the harrowing revelations regarding issues of abuse and corruption in Christian communities. In the past, AJ and Nijay have discussed the theological, moral, and philosophical implications of this dark reality coming to light, but in this new episode they discuss the emotional textures of fa…
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Do you have people in your life that you can share your darker struggles with, and confess your sins to? AJ and Nijay talk about being very selective and careful about finding your "confessors" and confidants; people that are not only safe, but also wise and care about your faith and relationship with Jesus. Support the show…
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For those of you who weren't aware, Andrew was a drummer in the band Suckerpunch 405. On this Simple Sessions, Andrew interviews his friend and frontman of the band, Nate Leathers! Listen in as they dive deep into the discussion about the early days of the band, what kept them going, and what the future of the band looks like from the perspective o…
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**Possible Trigger Warning** AJ and Nijay discuss the limitations of "righteous suffering" today. Jesus took abuse and harm upon himself from others for the salvation of the world. Is Jesus a model for abuse victims today? Are there areas of life where WWJD doesn't apply—where we shouldn't or can't imitate Jesus? Support the show…
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(DISCLAIMER: Poor audio quality on this episode. Please pardon us!) Happy Independence Day everybody and we hope you like extra long podcast episodes! Yes, we got carried away again, but it’s for a good reason! On this episode we bring you all the goodies you've come to enjoy and more! Can Marcelo pass a U.S. Citizenship quiz? Does Bashful Beto mee…
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On this Simple Sessions, Andrew interviews his longtime friend, Luigi Almonte, as Luigi visits California all the way from his current place of residency, Las Vegas, Nevada. Get to know Luigi, as well as the inner workings of their friendship, as you listen in on this Simple Sessions on how Andrew and Luigi met a decade ago, why they've remained fr…
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On this episode, we are joined by a very special guest: Rory from A Fear In Review! Rory is co-host alongside our very own Marcelo on their brand new horror-movie podcast, A Fear In Review. Do them a favor by heading over to their page and give them a like, follow or a review of their show! A Fear In Review on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show…
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In Philippians 2:12, Paul writes, "Work out your salvation with fear and trembling..." This verse has perplexed many readers, because on the surface it appears that Paul is talking about earning salvation, so what happened to justification by grace?? AJ and Nijay love talking about reading the Bible well in context, check it out. UPDATE: Nijay ment…
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Jesus is remembered as a great teacher, but he also had many conversations with people he met and he asked a lot of questions (well over 100 questions from the lips of Jesus in the Gospels). What can we learn about Jesus from his questions? What can we learn about the Gospel? What can we learn about our faith? AJ and Nijay reflect on these question…
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On this episode we talk about Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and... McDonalds? We know what you're thinking. That's kind of a weird combination. But that's what we do on Simple Times Podcast! Keeping it weird since the MySpace era! Don't forget to check out Marcelo's other podcast, A Fear In Review, now available on Spotify. A Fear In Review is a horr…
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"We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves" (Rom 15:1) Knowledge is good - the more you know the further you'll go (as they say). But it can also lead to pride, arrogance, and judgmentalism. AJ and Nijay chat about the dangers of spiritual pride and how to build up the other and not puff up oneself (1…
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On this Simple Sessions, Andrew sits down with his longtime best friend, Jurgen Romero, who has established a successful carrier as a "roughneck" in the oil fields industry. Listen in as Andrew interviews his special guest on the podcast as they have a lively discussion about what his work entails, the importance of oil in everyday life, and varied…
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What happens when your theological heroes change their mind, let you down, or leave the faith? It can be uncomfortable, sometimes devastating. In keeping with the theme of "slow theology," AJ and Nijay address this struggle and encourage a non-reactive theology. Support the showA.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta által
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In the previous episode, Nijay interviewed AJ about his latest book, The Gift of Thorns (ST44). This time around, AJ and Nijay chat about Nijay's latest, Strange Religion: How the First Christians Were Weird, Dangerous, and Compelling (Brazos Press, 2024). Support the showA.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta által
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Did Marcelo really visit an exorcist? Is today's Simple Shoutout Marcelo's mom again? Will you regret listening to this episode? All of these questions will be answered today on Simple Times Podcast Episode 27 "The ExorCYST"! WRITE TO US! You, yes you, can be featured on the Simple Times Podcast. How, you ask? Just drop us a line! Send us an email …
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AJ has written an important new book called THE GIFT OF THORNS. Nijay and AJ discuss why AJ wrote this, a bit of his own story, and how unfulfilled wants can lead us into deeper spiritual life with Christ. This is a raw and vulnerable conversation. (WARNING: adult content is briefly discussed) Support the show…
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AJ and Nijay finish out their series on the Lord's Prayer and how to process the prayer Jesus taught us and learn how to pray slowly and authentically before God. Can we (smarty-pants moderns) really believe in evil? Should we fear evil? What does deliverance/rescue look like? Listen in—and please give Slow Theology and rating on your preferred lis…
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From the same studio (BeachGlass Media) that brings you the Simple Times Podcast, we are premiering for the first time ever a brand new podcast featuring Marcelo called, "A Fear In Review." Click here to listen to new episodes of A Fear In Review: https://open.spotify.com/show/1JXj3TA3OSLhCihhD1puWw?si=81fe865644044095"A Fear In Review" is a brand …
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What's a great way to end the month of March and begin the month of April? With a brand new episode of the Simple Times Podcast of course! In the midst of the show Andrew will take you on a deep dive into a couple of personal true stories that altered his state of being, and explains how his experiences has elevated him to new heights of manhood. A…
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Well, sham? Welcome back to Simple Times Simple Sessions where today its all about St. Patrick's Day! Join us today as your fellow half-Irish host, Marcelo, delves deep into the history of St. Patrick's Day. You'll learn about popular Irish traditions, popular Irish beers, and plenty of other fun facts about Ireland. As always, Marcelo and Andrew k…
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Here we go again! Episode 25 "Balls & Beats" where we have a simple conversation around soccer and music! How do those two things coincide you wonder? Well, listen to the show and find out! On this episode we once again bring you the same, usual content you have come to enjoy: Simple Shout-Outs, History with Jefe, Simple Times News, and, of course,…
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Why does it matter how we address God? Why "Our Father"? What does it mean that He lives "in Heaven?" And what does it mean to "hallow" God's Name? AJ and Nijay discuss the beginning of the prayer Jesus gave us. (Remember, you don't pray alone, you pray with Jesus) Support the showA.J. Swoboda & Nijay K.Gupta által
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It's Valentine's Day week and we have returned just in time to bring you all the sweet, sweet Valentine's Day content you were hoping to hear. Maybe we're being sarcastic, or maybe this is actually what you really want! Anyhow, on this episode we figured since it's been a while from the previous episode, we decided to give you an earful and pack th…
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Nijay and AJ are kicking off a multi-episode series about prayer, with a focus on the Lord's Prayer. Join them for this introductory episode where they chat about why this short prayer from Jesus has been so important in the history of the Church—and how it can shape our spiritual lives today. Support the show…
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What happens when your spouse (or close relative/friend) is going through deconstruction and you aren't? It can be a jarring and disheartening experience, and it comes with lots of possible and normal emotions like anger, fear, sadness, compassion, or uncertainty. AJ and Nijay process this together based on insights from Scripture and personal expe…
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AJ and Nijay dialogue about an important question: How would our faith be transformed if we learned with and from children? Too often children are hidden in the church, treated as distractions or underformed community members. But maybe we adults have something to learn FROM children. Listen in to this important conversation. Support the show…
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Welcome back to Simple Times Podcast! On this episode we piggy back off of the previous episode as we discuss what's been happening between then and now, and we discuss a little more on the topic of drinking! As always we have a few surprises for you on the show as well as our staple segments such as "Simple Times News" and "Jokes with Jefe!" Enjoy…
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Happy New Year and welcome to the first Simple Times Podcast episode of 2024! We are so excited for you to be joining us as we enter in a new year. On this episode we recap our Christmas and New Year's holiday celebrations, introduce two new segments ("Fake Ads" and "History with Jefe"), and as always we bring you the Simple Times News and the long…
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AJ and Nijay wish everyone a happy new year! This Podcast Short is a brief chat about their favorite reads of the year, but also that it is okay not to read everything and sometimes its the best thing to kick back and listen to podcasts! AJ, Nijay, and Nick (our amazing audio editor!) are so thankful for our regular listeners and new listeners as w…
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For “The Polar Express” skip to 2:13:20Welcome to "The 2023 Extra Special End-of-the-Year Christmas Special + The Polar Express" extra special episode! This jolly episode is packed with an enormous amount of extra special Christmas content, music, jokes, and many surprises. Thank you for your listening support this year from the Simple Times guys. …
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In 2023, there have been a number of heartbreaking stories involving spiritual abuse in Christian environments, and too many lives have been harmfully affected by these men in power. AJ and Nijay broach this heavy subject thinking about the victims of spiritual abuse who want to go back to church or a Christian community, but are (rightfully) afrai…
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AJ and Nijay noticed a lot of former evangelicals becoming Catholic. BTW: AJ and Nijay admire and respect Catholics, but they discuss this phenomenon. What's going on? What's driving this trend? What is the hunger or felt need? Another way to put it: what can evangelicals learn from Catholics and other high church/liturgical traditions? Support the…
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On this episode we recap our Thanksgiving holidays, go over how Marcelo's birthday week went, and realize that Marcelo and Andrew have very similar drinking habits. Also, what is this? Bashful Beto makes an appearance again? All this and more on today's episode of the Simple Times Podcast! Email us at simpletimespodcast@gmail.com to have your quest…
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Welcome to another Simple Sessions! And happy Thanksgiving to all you listening in to this very special edition of the show. On this episode we have a little help from our family and friends who chime in and tell us what they are thankful for. This episode has been the most special episode yet to both Marcelo and Andrew. Thanks for listening. We ar…
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