Category: Podcast
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“I Will Not Give You My Children” is a dramatic poem set to music — a litany of words naming greed, tyranny, deception, and despair, broken again and again by a single unyielding refrain: “I will not give you my children.” It is both lament and defiance, resistance and promise. A cry that innocence will…
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It is not a poem of answers, but of wounds — emptiness, hunger, illness, guilt, and mistrust — spoken in words pared down to their essence. It names the weight many of us carry, yet ends with the simple, stubborn act of rising again, and the haunting question: Who will lift me? The Poem of…
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How do we measure a wave when we are caught inside it? How do we measure a movement in our world — by its noise, its rules, or by what it leaves behind? This reflection weaves the storm on the Sea of Galilee, when the men in the boat saw Christ walking toward them, with…
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The Coin and the Kingdom — a chant-like poem inspired by Christ’s miracle of the coin in the fish. It weaves universal longings for peace and justice with wisdom from many traditions, and ends with my own choice to anchor my life in Christ. The Coin and the Kingdom What matters? Not the shouting in…
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An Essay by Michael Appelt with ChatGPT – 27th of July, 2025 Most people don’t realize that the part of the brain responsible for focus, planning, impulse control, and emotional regulation—the prefrontal cortex—is like a muscle. And just like any muscle, it grows stronger with use and weaker through neglect. In a world of constant…
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An Essay by Michael Appelt with ChatGPT May 5th 2025 Opening Invitation Have you ever found yourself replaying an uncomfortable conversation, unable to let it go? Across cultures, centuries, and traditions, human beings have wrestled with a profound challenge: how to master the mind. Whether you come from a religious background or not, you’ve likely…
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In 2025, an alarming trend has resurfaced—misogyny is on the rise. From politics to social media, from workplaces to cultural conversations, an increasing number of incidents and policies have signaled a troubling regression in gender equality. But why is this happening now? And what does it mean for the future? A Political and Social Backslide…
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Throughout history, capitalism has proven remarkably adaptable. It began as a system in which private ownership, competition, and profit reigned supreme, gradually spreading across continents to become the dominant economic structure of our era. Over time, however, capitalism metamorphosed into a more aggressive and intensified form—often dubbed “ultra-capitalism.” This ultra-capitalism thrives particularly well within global…
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Throughout history, people have searched for truth, purpose, and a connection to something greater than themselves. This search has taken many forms, from organized religions to philosophical beliefs and even modern secular movements. But what is “true religion”? Can one religion claim absolute truth, or does truth exist in the core principles that different faiths…
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We all encounter moments in life when we stand before a door—uncertain, yearning, ready for something to shift. Whether we call it transformation, awakening, or growth, the experience of reaching beyond ourselves is deeply human. In one ancient text, Jesus offers this promise: “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will…
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