As We Know It
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsGod came down and gave His only Son. We must make it our mission to walk closer in relationship with Him in order to be saved from who we think we are. As you listen, you'll see that we are learning to navigate through this journey we call life. Join in to discover how to articulate and develop our beliefs about the nature of ourselves, the world, and Truth. Peace and love.
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46. Illusions of Ourselves
February 26, 2024 00:43 - 30 minutes - 34.7 MBConversing about the walls we put up to the world. It is interesting to ponder about the lens through which each of us see. Let's focus on Truth. Discover how you manage your relationships. Lay down your burdens. Learn to rid yourself of your worst vices. Imagine the self you live with every day, but at a genuine peace and gratefulness. Come with me on the journey to walk closer with God and live through the lenses of Jesus instead of our own.
45. God I Pray
December 21, 2023 23:03 - 2 minutes - 7.17 MBA quick prayer introducing real Truth to As We Know It. This journey continues. Stay tuned...
44. Only Human
March 23, 2023 02:15 - 45 minutes - 67.2 MBLearning how to harness the energy of this life! This episode I am conversing with the thoughts of my own. Who even am I to claim such power in this life? Accepting confrontation from God. Why wasn't there instructions that came with this super computer we call our brain? For we are only human, all we can do is have faith. Otherwise, death may just be the only thing we are able to cling to. Remember your faith, it may just save your life.
43. A Walk Towards The Light
December 25, 2022 23:52 - 1 hour - 136 MBMerry Christmas! Catching up with my good friend, Jonah. A nice change of pace from my recent solo episodes. We touch on a variety of subjects along the lines of centering your values on Truth and learning what that may be for you. It's always nice hearing different perspectives on how the world works, you learn a lot about who you are through others even if you don't even realize.
42. Go Down, Moses
December 15, 2022 21:56 - 37 minutes - 57.1 MBExpressing more on how to manage the weight of life. Attempting to walk through this maze of thought in order to become more articulate and disciplined in my faith. I discuss the concept of duality and the topic of knowing God versus being naive of Him. These are just my thoughts in the moment so that I may learn how to understand more clearly as I find my way through this life.
41. Unsettled Burdens
December 14, 2022 08:05 - 26 minutes - 41.9 MBThis episode is a very raw look at myself. It is heavy and I am expressing much of my pain. It might be best to skip this episode, but in order to stay true to what this podcast is about I felt the need to express this. I pray to God that He will point me in the direction towards realizing my burdens so that I may be able to truly lay them down. Thank you. Peace and Love, Joel.
40. Here I Am
December 13, 2022 18:21 - 26 minutes - 40.8 MBComing closer to Truth. Remembering that simple does not equal easy. In this episode I try to engage in the thought of realizing when God is trying to tell me something. Learning to let go of the flesh of my old self and become lethal with a routine in order to unlock my truest human self and strength. Here I am God, for you. Excited to have more conversations with others soon! Working on getting some guests in the studio for some really impactful conversation. Stay tuned. Peace and Love, Jo...
39. Home
November 29, 2022 18:20 - 30 minutes - 46.3 MBLearning to articulate more of the direction in which this podcast is going. Taking notes on how to follow down a path closer to the Truth. Decoding our brain puzzles! We all are experiencing life together. Let's discover who we are and who we are meant to be. This is As We Know It. Here is to coming home. Peace and love, Joel.
38. It Always Has Been
November 23, 2022 05:30 - 12 minutes - 22.9 MBWe're back again! I know I say this every time. Today is essentially a push for me to get back into recording and conversation. Expressing recent thought and learning what direction to take this podcast. Thank you for listening! Here's to a revival from within and learning how to strengthen my relationship with God.
37. It's a Cycle
March 30, 2022 03:15 - 19 minutes - 25.1 MBHello again, this is as we know it. I am here. These are my thoughts. Riding the waves of this journey. This is where I am in this whole thing. Looking forward to coming up on this next cycle of life. Peace and love.
36. Felt So Trapped For So Long
April 14, 2021 16:40 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBOn my way across country with my dog. In the mountains somewhere currently and wanted to share some experiences and thought on how amazing this world is. Life is so great. There are significant highs and lows that cycle through often. It has been life changing learning how to grow from both sides of the coin. Fear is just another form of love. Love your fears and become curious. Peace and love.
35. Your Inner Therapist
March 13, 2021 04:56 - 47 minutes - 70.2 MBThis one was recorded on my drive to California! Sort of a deeper episode that talks about how you might start your journey of healing within. It is a hard topic to discuss as many people hide from who they truly are. I wish you the best on your path. Peace and love. Joel.
Your Inner Therapist
March 13, 2021 04:56 - 47 minutes - 70.2 MBThis one was recorded on my drive to California! Sort of a deeper episode that talks about how you might start your journey of healing within. It is a hard topic to discuss as many people hide from who they truly are. I wish you the best on your path. Peace and love. Joel.
34. Conspiracies, Aliens, Bibles, Oh My!
March 08, 2021 16:53 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn Arizona for this episode visiting our friends Nick and Jonah! This one is all over the place. Ranging from aliens to religion to societal topics. This conversation was so fun! Thanks so much for listening. Check out the instagram @asweknow.it
33. Stra18ht Up
February 21, 2021 23:58 - 50 minutes - 74.1 MBThis is a very special podcast. We're set up on Boyne Mountain at a lodge for the weekend celebrating Nate's birthday. This was an amazing opportunity to converse with so many people from high school, many of which I have not even seen since. This podcast is by far the best one to date. Reason being simply because it brought so many beautiful people together to express appreciation for not only Nate, but for everyone in their lives. I hope that as you listen to this, you can reflect and lear...
32. Extra Crispy Tenders
February 01, 2021 14:23 - 36 minutes - 55.6 MBWe try to be funny sometimes. Little change up from the normal theme of things recently. Just some friends talking about our lives and reflecting on our experiences while becoming excited for our future! Check out the instagram @asweknow.it If you enjoy the podcast or at least tolerate it, please feel free to leave a review! Not a bad one of course :p that would make me a sad.
31. Learning How to Love
January 15, 2021 16:53 - 30 minutes - 54.6 MBLove is everywhere! This topic is something that I have been dancing with for awhile. It is such a beautiful guide if you let it be. Learning who I am on the inside and remembering my strength more and more everyday. Thanks for listening! Check out the instagram @asweknow.it
30. To You As You Are
January 12, 2021 16:13 - 45 minutes - 75.3 MBI'm back! What a great time it has been for self growth. Today's episode is all about love. What it means to me and how it is growing within me. My love's purpose is to help people bring themselves home to their own. How is your relationship with love? Aren't you curious? If you found this episode helpful or enjoyed it please check out my Instagram @asweknow.it! My writings and experiences are documented there. Looking forward to sharing the year with everyone! Peace and love, Joel.
29. Fallen Angel
October 28, 2020 00:49 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBMore quick thoughts about being weak and staying true to your character! Thanks so much for listening. I'd love to hear your support, leave a review on Apple Podcasts if you please! Cheers to being human. Peace n love, Joel. Spotify doesn't like me it isn't uploading for some reason!!
28. Go It Alone
October 26, 2020 06:29 - 14 minutes - 32.9 MBBack with some more inward reflection. Learning how to go at life alone, that is to be without distraction. Figuring out who really deserves the love you give, which is yourself. This is As We Know It. Peace and love. Joel.
Rediscovered Faith
April 02, 2020 03:58 - 5 minutes - 20.9 MBThis was a very special night. If you are struggling through this life, hang on and believe, for you will find faith. Life is all about how you follow your path, choose the one less traveled. Be curious. Trust that it is worth it. Check out my Instagram! @asweknow.it I would love to chat about anything with anyone. Thank you for listening to my journey. -Joel
27. Rediscovered Faith
April 02, 2020 03:58 - 5 minutes - 20.9 MBThis was a very special night. If you are struggling through this life, hang on and believe, for you will find faith. Life is all about how you follow your path, choose the one less traveled. Be curious. Trust that it is worth it. I would love to chat about anything with anyone. Thank you for listening to my journey. -Joel
Create Your Own Puzzle
March 23, 2020 23:21 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBToday the topic is all about self-reflection. I highly recommend you take some form of a journal as you listen and ask yourself certain questions about the way you are living your life. Learn how to create your puzzle of life and to continue to put them together every day. Disclaimer: By no means is my message aiming to tell you how to live, just trying to create a guide to help some people create their light within themselves. Thank you so much for listening. Check out the Instagram! @as...
26. Create Your Own Puzzle
March 23, 2020 23:21 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBToday the topic is all about self-reflection. I highly recommend you take some form of a journal as you listen and ask yourself certain questions about the way you are living your life. Learn how to create your puzzle of life and to continue to put them together every day. Disclaimer: By no means is my message aiming to tell you how to live, just trying to create a guide to help some people create their light within themselves. Thank you so much for listening. I would love to discuss an...
Will the Coronavirus Affect the Ozone Layer?
March 16, 2020 11:30 - 47 minutes - 77.8 MBWelcome back to the podcast, Eric and Ozone Films! Along with a newcomer, Kayla, and frequent guest Nick! Yes, the conversation today is about the Coronavirus! All about how we think it will affect us, the economy, creative industry, and what to do to take precautions amidst the pandemic. Loved this conversation, moral of the story, renting cars is a pain and let's hope this doesn't turn into a real-life purge! Thank you so much for listening! Some big news is coming soon so make sure t...
25. Will the Coronavirus Affect the Ozone Layer?
March 16, 2020 11:30 - 47 minutes - 77.8 MBWelcome back to the podcast, Eric and Ozone Films! Along with a newcomer, Kayla, and frequent guest Nick! Yes, the conversation today is about the Coronavirus! All about how we think it will affect us, the economy, creative industry, and what to do to take precautions amidst the pandemic. Loved this conversation, moral of the story, renting cars is a pain and let's hope this doesn't turn into a real-life purge! Thank you so much for listening! I'd love to hear from you! Everyone's tho...
24. With Suffering Brings Growth
March 12, 2020 21:37 - 7 minutes - 24 MBQuick update of thoughts for today! Might have broken my foot! However, it's about all about mindset! Everything will work out how it should. Thank you so much for listening! This is the start of a meaningful path towards a better life! I'd love to talk about anything.
With Suffering Brings Growth
March 12, 2020 21:37 - 7 minutes - 24 MBQuick update of thoughts for today! Might have broken my foot! However, it's about all about mindset! Everything will work out how it should. Thank you so much for listening! This is the start of a meaningful path towards a better life! Check out my Instagram @asweknow.it and feel free to connect with me! I'd love to talk about anything.
What We Resist, Persists.
March 11, 2020 17:16 - 19 minutes - 9.61 MBThis episode is my raw thoughts. It helps to work through what you are feeling and express what is going on in your head. Stressful situations arise, traumatic experiences occur, however it’s all about how you look at it. Perspective changes lives. Thank you for listening! As always I’d love to hear your thoughts. Feel free to contact me at my Instagram @asweknow.it Life is Good, so let it be good!
23. What We Resist, Persists.
March 11, 2020 17:16 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBThis episode is my raw thoughts. It helps to work through what you are feeling and express what is going on in your head. Stressful situations arise, traumatic experiences occur, however it’s all about how you look at it. Perspective changes lives. Thank you for listening! As always I’d love to hear your thoughts. Life is Good, so let it be good!
22. Cluttered Thoughts
March 06, 2020 11:59 - 7 minutes - 24.1 MBThe beginning of my journey in articulating my thoughts. Thank you for listening! There's always more to the conversation. If you are ever in need of someone to listen, I'd love to be there for you.
Cluttered Thoughts
March 06, 2020 11:59 - 7 minutes - 24.1 MBThe beginning of my journey in articulating my thoughts. Thank you for listening! There's always more to the conversation. If you are ever in need of someone to listen, my Instagram is @asweknow.it, I'd love to talk.
21. A Meaningful Life
December 24, 2019 06:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBYou may want to rethink how you are going about your life. Us included! This one is a bit different to say the least... What brings meaning to you? Have you found your ping pong ball? We're here to discuss and shape your own way of thinking. Thanks for listening! Make sure to share and review! We love your feedback. Catch you next time. ✌️
A Meaningful Life
December 24, 2019 06:30 - 1 hour - 136 MBYou may want to rethink how you are going about your life. What brings meaning to you? Have you found your ping pong ball? We're here to discuss and shape your own way of thinking. Thanks for listening! Check out and follow our Instagram @asweknow.it Make sure to share and review! We love your feedback. Catch you next time. ✌️
20. Family Therapy
November 19, 2019 02:10 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBWelcome to the show! Today Steve, Jack, and Emily join the host, Joel, on today's new segment of family therapy! All families must stick together. However, sibling rivalry is real, let's get to know this iconic love/hate family relationship. Least favorite thing about each other? [1:47] Favorite thing about each other? [9:10] What about Joel? [22:23] Craig's News! [25:39]
Family Therapy
November 19, 2019 02:10 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBWelcome to the show! Today Steve, Jack, and Emily join the host, Joel, on today's new segment of family therapy! All families must stick together. However, sibling rivalry is real, let's get to know this iconic love/hate family relationship. Least favorite thing about each other? [1:47] Favorite thing about each other? [9:10] What about Joel? [22:23] Craig's News! [25:39]
19. Why Do School Shootings Occur
November 11, 2019 15:49 - 43 minutes - 72.8 MBWelcome to today's episode on why college parties nowadays suck and our thoughts on the cause and understanding of school shootings. Make sure to leave us a review! We would love your feedback.
Why Do School Shootings Occur
November 11, 2019 15:49 - 43 minutes - 72.8 MBWelcome to today's episode on why college parties nowadays suck and our thoughts on the cause and understanding of school shootings. Make sure to follow our Instagram @asweknow.it and leave us a review! We would love your feedback.
18. Living in the Now
November 06, 2019 15:16 - 1 hour - 105 MBWelcome, Eric Dimmick! The creative director, owner of Ozone Productions, and latest guest on As We Know It! We discuss the film industry and different perspectives on how life progresses. Thank you, Eric, for your insights and for joining in on this fun episode! Your soul car [11:30] The mindset of living in the now [19:00] Enlightenment & Ego [30:50] Being real with AWKI [38:30] New places/cultures [41:56] Social media perspective [49:00] The storytelling of life [55:00] Th...
Living in the Now
November 06, 2019 15:16 - 1 hour - 105 MBWelcome, Eric Dimmick! The creative director, owner of Ozone Productions, and latest guest on As We Know It! We discuss the film industry and different perspectives on how life progresses. Thank you, Eric, for your insights and for joining in on this fun episode! Your soul car [11:30] The mindset of living in the now [19:00] Enlightenment & Ego [30:50] Being real with AWKI [38:30] New places/cultures [41:56] Social media perspective [49:00] The storytelling of life [55:00] Th...
Climate Change = Doomsday + Aliens
November 05, 2019 01:26 - 45 minutes - 75.7 MBBen and Steve host this episode with special guest Joel! We cover climate change and how it may bring us to our end. Doomsday prepping and aliens may be our only hope. What if we reincarnated? Would that mess with time as we know it? Check out our Instagram @asweknow.it and meet the host @joelhoek. Feel free to leave us feedback we'd love to hear it! Thank you for being here.
17. Climate Change = Doomsday + Aliens
November 05, 2019 01:26 - 45 minutes - 75.7 MBBen and Steve host this episode with special guest Joel! We cover climate change and how it may bring us to our end. Doomsday prepping and aliens may be our only hope. What if we reincarnated? Would that mess with time as we know it? . Feel free to leave us feedback we'd love to hear it! Thank you for being here.
16. Relationship with Yourself
October 30, 2019 15:25 - 37 minutes - 64.2 MBAll about finding what you hold value in. Learn to ask yourself first. Create a strong relationship with yourself. Follow us on facebook at @asweknowitpodcast and feel free to leave us feedback! We'd love to hear from everybody!
Relationship with Yourself
October 30, 2019 15:25 - 37 minutes - 64.2 MBAll about finding what you hold value in. Learn to ask yourself first. Create a strong relationship with yourself. Check us out on Instagram @asweknow.it and meet the host at @joelhoek! Follow us on facebook at @asweknowitpodcast and feel free to leave us feedback! We'd love to hear from everybody!
Living in the Good Ole' Days
October 22, 2019 22:15 - 53 minutes - 87.4 MBThis episode is a throwback from when we were in California! Take a listen as we share our ventures. Share and send us some feedback! We'd love to hear it. Check out the Instagram @asweknow.it Thank you for being here! This is our journey figuring out what this whole life thing is.
15. Living in the Good Ole' Days
October 22, 2019 22:15 - 53 minutes - 87.4 MBThis episode is a throwback from when we were in California! Take a listen as we share our ventures. Share and send us some feedback! We'd love to hear it. Thank you for being here! This is our journey figuring out what this whole life thing is.
14. Is Life a Joke?
October 12, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 110 MB*SPOILERS* The Joker Movie is much more than just a dark movie about a fictional character. It's more about the exploration of having a mental health condition and how society reacts to it. We get very deep and personal in this one. This movie helps uncover why people are the way they are. Look at things from a different perspective. Learn to listen to people, uncover what made them the way they are. Put yourself into their shoes, you can’t force someone to change.
Is Life a Joke?
October 12, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 110 MB*SPOILERS* The Joker Movie is much more than just a dark movie about a fictional character. It's more about the exploration of having a mental health condition and how society reacts to it. We get very deep and personal in this one. This movie helps uncover why people are the way they are. Look at things from a different perspective. Learn to listen to people, uncover what made them the way they are. Put yourself into their shoes, you can’t force someone to change.
13. Don't Do Drugs
September 27, 2019 20:13 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBToday we talk about... Drugs. More on how they are abused. This is what we think about it at this time. There's five of us today so sit back and enjoy! If you feel so inclined, feel free to send some feedback our way!
Don't Do Drugs
September 27, 2019 20:13 - 31 minutes - 42.8 MBToday we talk about... Drugs. More on how they are abused. This is what we think about it. There's five of us today so sit back and enjoy! If you feel so inclined, feel free to send some feedback our way! Find us @asweknow.it on Instagram. I'd love to talk to you!