Finding Freedom with Jordan Apodaca
By Jordan Apodaca
These don't have to control your life forever.
You might not know me. But I've found freedom. And so have so many other people I know. Some of them I researched and interviewed. Others I've coached to freedom myself.
The bottom line is this. There ARE paths toward healing and freedom.
And that's what this podcast is all about.
This is a place where we can release religious trauma and find freedom.
Finding Freedom with Jordan ApodacaMar 06, 2021
Four beliefs required for self-love
Click here! http://evrl.ink/jordanjapo
Blog post on the same topic: https://jordanjapo.medium.com/the-necessary-conditions-and-beliefs-for-self-love-a7fc6227caaf
Why Julie McVey Left the Church to Find Jesus
In this episode, I interview Julie McVey, author of "Why I Left Church to Find Jesus: A Personal Odyssey"
Important links:
Leaving Evangelicalism and Finding Self Love — Adam Anderson
Get his free song: https://www.adamandersonmusic.com/optin
Overcoming Self Sabotage [Guided Meditation]
Did you like this guided meditation? Not so much? Should I do more of these? Stick to normal podcasts? Please let me know! Reach out by email to let me know. jordan@jordanapo.com
Quick Life Update
My life has changed a lot in the last year. Here's a brief explanation of a lot of it.
Also, I apologize for the fact that my voice was a bit monotone in the beginning, and for the background noise.
In the future, those won't be problems.
Love you all!
Installing Habits and Discussing Spirituality (with Anthony Campo)
Hey everyone! This was a super fun episode with Anthony Campo. We talked about personal development and business, and then we got into our own spiritual beliefs as well. Hope you enjoy!
Atonement Theories Part 2! (With Esa and Samuel)
Back at it like a bad habit -- I'm excited to resume this podcast after a month of inaction. LET'S GO!
Theories of the Atonement (Esa Interview)
In this episode we discuss different theories of the atonement, and we spend a lot of time critiquing the penal substitutionary view :)
Can Universalism and Free Will Coexist? (Q&A)
Full blog post notes for this episode: https://www.jordanapo.com/post/how-can-universalism-and-free-will-coexist-q-a
Other blog post I wrote on free will: http://evangelicalarminians.org/acceptingrejecting-calvinism-pt-12-free-will/
David Bentley Hart's book on universalism: https://amzn.to/2qQWWO8 (affiliate link)
Christian Universalism (Samuel Watkinson Interview)
Interview with Samuel Watkinson about universalism.
Here are a few books for further research:
The Inescapable Love of God by Thomas Talbott - https://amzn.to/35n4VBi
That all Shall Be Saved by David Bentley Hart - https://amzn.to/347vLNp
Note: those are Amazon affiliate links, but you get them for the same price as usual. They're epic books btw.
Going to the gym means nothing
Tim Stratton - Natural Evil and God
That's what we tackle in this episode!
Some fun stuff to check out:
Tim's website: freethinkingministries.com/
My website: www.jordanapo.com/
Josh Rasmussen's book "How Reason Can Lead to God": amzn.to/33PE408
Note: this is an affiliate link with Amazon
And here are the specific questions I ask Tim in this episode! These were my own personal question-asking notes:
INTRO QUESTIONS
— Who are you and what is your ministry about?
— What were you like as a kid?
— What’s your favorite color and why?
REAL QUESTIONS
1. What is the problem of evil?
2. Briefly explain how most Christians answer it with a free will defense.
3. But there’s another form of the problem of evil, called the problem of natural evil, and many philosophers think that the free will defense doesn’t work for it. Can you explain why not?
4. How do you respond to the problem of natural evil?
5. Based off the above article, you say the answer is so we can learn to be grateful. Do any Christians fully learn this lesson before we die? My intuition says the answer is "no." I don't think I can answer in the affirmative to all the above questions! So what confidence can I have that I have learned the lesson of suffering? Does something "zap me" into learning the lesson if I die as a Christian? If so, why is the suffering needed if the zap will do? Is the "zap" basically just a perfected perspective on the suffering of this life, which we gain when we behold God? (That's the best answer I can think of without sliding into the realm of purgatory-like reasoning.)
OUTRO QUESTIONS
— Where can people find more of your work?
— What are you currently working on?
— Is there anything in the word of apologetics that fascinates you that people should keep an eye on?
Your one word!
To find the worksheet for the episode, go here: www.jordanapo.com/bonus
To get the book, click here: amzn.to/2NB5n8R
And if you want to see a blog post version of this podcast, go here: www.jordanapo.com/post/how-i-found-my-one-word-the-evan-carmichael-method
Note: that Amazon link is an affiliate link, which means they'd give me a little bit of money if you purchase the book through that link.
How to Be an Expert Generalist - Pat Flynn Interview
In this show, Pat Flynn and I talk about how to be an expert generalist.
Learn more about his book "How to Be Better at Almost Everything" here: https://amzn.to/36yyalY
We cover the following topics:
- Why being a generalist makes you more successful
- Why being a generalist makes you happier
- Skill stacking
- Niche stacking
- Pat's favorite philosophical argument for the existence of God
- And how to incorporate one's faith into life and work
It's an awesome episode!
Check out Pat Flynn's podcast, the very originally titled "Pat Flynn Show": https://patflynnshow.libsyn.com/
Also check out his website: https://www.chroniclesofstrength.com/
Remember to go all in! This show is all about giving your all, doing it all, and loving all.
God bless!
Note: the Amazon link above is an affiliate link, which means Amazon would pay me a small percent of the cost if you buy through that link.
Three Parts of Passion
Developing passion is difficult if you don't understand it. We treat it as one thing, when in reality there are three parts to it.
Begin Your Side Hustle (Interview with Rufina)
In this episode of the Self Development Podcast, I interview Rufina about her side hustle. We talk about the mindset you need to be able to start, how life can force you at times to need to begin, and much more.
Remember to check her out on Instagram @cloudsandsweetgrass
Law of Attraction - Kuumba Life
Hey, everyone! I had a great time interviewing Kuumba Life about the law of attraction. I'm not a huge law of attraction guy, but a lot of what Kuumba says in this episode makes sense.
We discuss the basics of law of attraction, its relation to spirituality, and what he would recommend everyone do in the next 24 hours.
If you want to follow someone whose heart is to give more than he takes, definitely check out his social profiles:
- Instagram @Kuumbalife (https://www.instagram.com/kuumbalife/?hl=en)
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsNV3HtNLQBYgzWp7jlOiA
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheKuumbaLife
How to Use Anchors - Coaching Session with Lea
If you would like how to learn to use anchors like I did in this interview, check out this book from Tony Robbins:
Note: if you use the above link to buy the book I get a little bit of money from Amazon :)
My Ambitions for This Podcast
In this episode I explain to you two things:
- What I want this show to become.
- And what side hustle I want to pursue.
Note: be sure to check in next time for my coaching call I recorded!
Intro to NLP (Richard Bandler Summary)
In this episode I give a fly by overview of what NLP is and why I like it.
Feel free to pick up this book: https://amzn.to/2Lux9Tk
Note: I do get a small amount of money if you buy it using this link :D
Podcasting and Positivity with Benjamin Hayden Leavitt
Podcaster, YouTuber, and marketer Benjamin Hayden Leavitt joins The Self Development Podcast to discuss all things related to maintaining a positive mindset and setting up a killer podcast in 2019 and beyond.
Please leave this show a written review (and a rating) on Apple podcasts!!!
Be sure to check out Ben's social accounts:
Also, if you want podcast gear, here is the mic Ben recommends: https://amzn.to/2Y6u2p2
Fun fact: if you use that Amazon link, BEN will get a commission. So if you appreciated his contribution, go and buy that mic to help him out.
YouTube Secrets From The Philosophical Misfit
Go out there and crush it on YouTube! In this episode I interview Nate, AKA the Philosophical Misfit, and we talk all things related to finding your niche, building your channel, and making a dope YouTube account.
- Go subscribe to his YouTube account: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIUasQ7oRRkAZscaAFCuwtA
- Here is his Instagram account: @nate.alger https://www.instagram.com/nate.alger/?hl=en
- ALSO: he has music! Check out Nation Haven https://open.spotify.com/album/4EwdhvGLNpNgK5GUpfHNCc
One last thing! If you would like to hear an hour and a half conversation I had with Nate about his journey in leaving Christianity, head over to the podcast Theology in Progress. Appreciate it!
Financial Adviser: Tips for Beginners
For people ready to finally get serious about money -- this episode is for you. You will learn exactly how to set up:
- A retirement plan
- Investments that multiply your earnings each year
- A savings account that will actually make you money
You will also learn the ideal number of credit lines you should have. The answer surprised me.
This was an interview with Anthony from AS Personal Finance. Check him out on Instagram @a_s_personalfinance.
Key High Value Takeaway: set up a savings account with American Express today.
HOW YOU CAN HELP ME
If you would like to do me a favor (and I know you're that kind of person!), please leave a thoughtful review as well as a rating.
At one point in the interview, Anthony mentions a quote from Tony Robbins. That quote comes from his latest book "Unshakable," which you can purchase here:
https://amzn.to/2NfnLoc
Heads up: if you buy the book through the above link, Amazon gives me a little bit of money.
Love you all! Let's keep improving ourselves and growing every single day!
How to Have Pragmatic Ambition
You have a dream, yet dreams can be hard to turn into reality. The key is to just begin in part what you want to be a massive part of your life later.
Be sure to listen to the whole thing so you can hear my story of three old men and turning dreams into slices of pie.
Please leave a review and subscribe! It would mean the world to me :)
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