Glawry Podcast
101 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★ - 14 ratingsM.O.N.K. and guests provide holistic lifestyle discussions through a Christian lens.
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Dealing with Emotionally Immature People--A Primer into the work of Lindsay C. Gibson.
January 07, 2024 21:02 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBLindsay C. Gibson, PsyD, is an author and psychologist who has been a psychotherapist for more than thirty years, working in both public and private practice. In this episode M.O.N.K. breaks down the main concepts of her book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents. Topics Covered: Emotional immaturity Effects of emotional immaturity in parenting and leadership Stress innoculation Defense mechanisms Survival mode Fear of connection Fragility Characteristics of emotional imm...
Responsibiblity v. Being Responsible (Ep. 3-30)
January 02, 2024 16:18 - 25 minutes - 24 MBThe trappings of modern culture can have us very confused. We can have all of our ducks in a row--good job, nice house, kids, family, etc...yet...many are dying internally. Evidenced by increased rates of anxiety, depression and suicide, might society have thrown the baby out with bath water? In this episode M.O.N.K. details the difference between taking responsibility and being responsible and gives practical steps to getting back on the boat, even if you've seemed to have missed it. Topic...
Are You Tough? Analyzing "Toughness" by Jay Bilas. (Ep. 3-29)
December 21, 2023 01:14 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBThis episode takes a deep dive into Jay Bilas' book, Toughness. Part meditation on basketball, part philosophy of life, Bilas' book takes a hard look at the nuances of what comprises truly "tough" people. Ultimately, he believes toughness is a skill anyone can learn to practice. Listen further to find out how. Pick up the Book: Reclaiming the Man. You can connect with everything going on in the Glawry Universe by clicking here! ...
Becoming a Warrior-Poet (Ep. 3-28)
December 04, 2023 17:06 - 34 minutes - 32.4 MBThe idea of The Warrior-Poet is as old a humanity. In this episode, M.O.N.K. digs into the origins of this concepts, what it means in today's context, and provides some examples from his own life on how he's learned to navigate the ebbs and flows of becoming both a Warrior and a Poet. Topics Covered: Archetypes King, Magician, Warrior, Lover The Warrior archetype What being a warrior looks like What The Poet looks like Toxic masculinity When to fight, when to walk away Examples from...
Smart Fitness Goals for Everybody, Dealing and Healing Addictions, Q and A (Ep. 3-27)
August 17, 2023 09:15 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBM.O.N.K. tackles listener-generated questions regarding fitness training plans, nutrition, and the roots of addictions. Topics Covered: Fitness metrics Establishing fitness goals How fitness goals establish different frameworks for training Protein consumption Effects of diet, versus effects of training Output versus aesthetic M.O.N.K.'s training plan and how he cycles different protocols throughout a year. Addiction as pain management. When to seek professional help. Dr. Gabor M...
Delaying Gratification, Push-Button Culture, The Benefits of "The Fight" (Ep. 3-26).
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBInstant gratification is the name of the game in today's Push-Button Culture. We can get groceries without stepping out of our cars, we can communicate and form "relationships" with others across the globe from the comfort of our couches. As a result, we have lost the mystery of process, adventure, and the benefits of "fighting" for something we want or desire. Topics Covered: Delaying gratification The power of now, the power of process Self-control as a fruit of the Spirit Delayed gra...
Being Right v. Preserving Relationship and The Value of Leaving the 99 to Go after The 1 (Ep. 3-25)
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBM.O.N.K delves into the finding the sweet spot between accountability and relationship. How do we as humans in our communities and other spaces hold each other accountable with grace and understanding while addressing the messy problems and struggles we all have? Topics Covered: Lack of accountability on the big stages. Desire for access but not responsibility. Accountability and the relationship with responsibility. Matthew 18:15 Deuteronomy 19:15 Looking for repetition in Biblical ...
Spiritual, Emotional, Mental and Physical Fitness (Ep. 3-23)
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.5 MBMind, Body, Spirit. Emotions. Feelings. As more and more research and practical experience is demonstrating the mind/body connections and how emotions effect every aspect of our personal health and well-being, the ancients, for thousands of years, have written about the how intimately woven together the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of life are. M.O.N.K. explores these connections in this episode and arrives at one jaw-dropping conclusion: You are much bigger than you bo...
Trigger Warning! Humanity Ain't Cursed...and We Never Were. (Ep. 3-22)
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIt is often taught that "The Curse of Adam" cursed humanity. In this episode M.O.N.K. takes a look at Genesis 3, and offers a different perspective. Was humanity cursed? Or did something else happen entirely, that could change our outlook and experience of the world? Topics Covered: Genesis 3 God curses the ground and the serpent. Alternate/original meanings of "Increasing pain in childbirth" Genesis 4 The importance of patterns and repetition in ancient literature Ancient cosmology a...
Bible Decoder: The World IS Redeemed. So Why don't we experience it? (Ep. 3-21)
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBBible Study teaching from II Thes. 1:11-12 as the source text. See notes below and link to google doc. Google doc link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a1R8sn7bpSuyh9pfHMPvolLJUMxt1kCKsmP7_fqo6iw/edit?usp=sharing Notes: June 11, 2023 by: Matt Monk-”The World is Redeemed, Don’t We Experience It?” Source Text: II Thes. 1:11-12 (from the English Standard Version). 11 To this end we always pray for you, that our God may make you worthy of his calling and may fulfill every resolve for good...
Coaching Tips, Professional v. Recreational, Best Practices for 1st Year Teachers, Q and A (Ep-3-20)
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode, M.O.N.K. addresses listener and reader questions regarding professional coach and teaching, and other types of public service work. Topics Covered: How to grow in your craft as a coach. Balancing family life and coaching. Coaching as a hobby v. coaching as a profession. The 5,832 things that happen behind the scenes in sport. Best practices for 1st year teachers. To teach or not to teach? The myth of the 3 month vacation for teachers. The myth of the 8 hour workday ...
My 5 Can Beat Your 5-Basketball Nerd Stuff (Ep. 3-19)
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBM.O.N.K. is joined by former Tavern Geek Podcast Host, Micah Bowers. Micah is also the biggest Phoenix Suns fan in history. They discuss the recent NBA playoffs and their all-time best players at every position in basketball. Topics Covered: Hot takes on the Heat vs. Nuggets Finals Series. All time top 5 PGs All time top 5 SGs All time top 5 SFs How good Tracy McGrady really was All time top 5 PFs All time top 5 Cs *** Pick up the Book: Reclaiming the Man. You can c...
The Rise and Fall of The Park--An Ode to Unstructured Free Play (Ep. 3-18)
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBQuestion: M.O.N.K., what is the #1 my athlete can do to develop as a basketball player. Answer: Play pickup basketball. But, as many who occupy the basketball space have noted, pickup basketball is dying. M.O.N.K. uses this favorite youthful pastime, and angle from his day-job as a high school basketball coach, as a symptom to a much bigger problem--the death of unstructured free play among the youth. This conversation spans many topics, and your host also details his own struggles in lear...
Fitness: What Equipment and Movements Can Give You the most Bang for your Buck? (Ep. 3-17)
June 08, 2023 09:15 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe fitness industry is booming, especially among online influencers. If you're new to the fitness game, or just trying to live a healthier lifestyle, a short look online leaves many confused, mad, or unmotivated. In this episode M.O.N.K. answers some common fitness questions he has received over the past few months, and gives some advice to get you started down the path. Topics Covered: Best equipment if you're ballin' on a budget. The benefits of jumping rope. Cross ropes, The Jump ro...
Wins and Losses-Reflections on a Lifespan (Ep. 3-16)
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBA partial Q and A episode. M.O.N.K. reflects upon aspects of his life per listener request--the wins, the losses and what he has learned in the midst. Topics Covered: Perceived opportunities vs. Real Opportunities More bang for your buck...Emotional Safety and Connection or Financial Security? Childhood wounds and overcoming them. Turning losses into wins--how God can use a failure for a victory. The dangers of not setting boundaries. The dangers of setting too many boundaries. Knowi...
When Things Don't Work (Ep. 3-15)
May 25, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBThings don't always go the way we plan. The hard emotions come up. And it is natural for us to want to push back and operate out of offense. In this episode, M.O.N.K. gets vulnerable about navigating a situation that did not work out for him, and gives us steps to help go through this process in a health way. Topics Covered: Jocko Willink's "Good" Mentality How to not act out of offense. Acting out of confidence Knowing your identity and where your identity comes from Finding your next...
Healthy Masculinity Will Heal Society--Examining "Wild at Heart" Part II (Ep. 3-14)
May 18, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBMasculinity is bestowed. And contrary to popular belief, a boy cannot learn how to be a man from a woman. This episode is Part II, of a deep dive into John Eldredge's Wild at Heart. Topics Covered: How women can emasculate men, and why men are threatened in the presence of a real woman. Father wounds. Emotional incest. How to heal father wounds. The essential question a boy must have answered. Why men need challenge. Danger and wildness as part of the essential spark of romance....
God, Chaos, The Void, and...You. (Ep. 3-13)
May 11, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MBAn excerpt from a live teaching M.O.N.K. gave at another venue. The teaching focuses on certain biblical meta-themes, archetypes, and how recognizing these patterns can empower you and those around you. Topics Covered: Water and it's representations in The Bible Water and it's representations in Ancient Cosmology Creative substance The art of speaking to create Ancient thought on the power of the word The difference between streams and seas God as the master of chaos *** Pick up th...
Do You Have What It Takes? Analyzing "Wild at Heart" Pt. I (Ep 3-12).
May 04, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBDo you have what it takes? Am I good enough? These are the two essential questions a man (or anyone, for that matter), ask deep within their heart of hearts. In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into John Eldredge's wildly successful book: Wild at Heart. Topics Covered: Why/How men have been feminized from an early age. Men desire danger and to be dangerous. The dichotomy of aggression and tenderness. Why women lose interest and trust in men. Why little boys play with toy guns....
Advice for Teachers and Leaders. (Ep. 3-11)
April 20, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBIn the world of public school teaching, more and more high quality veterans are leaving the game for other opportunities. In the same vein, many corporate leaders are dropping their leadership positions for simpler roles. At the end of the day, teaching and leadership have many common denominators. In this episode, M.O.N.K. explores the ins and outs of leadership and teaching, how to increase effectiveness and create sustainability in these roles. Topics Covered: The importance of meeting ...
Bible Decoder: You Become What You Worship (Ep. 3-10).
April 13, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBAttention! We live in an attention economy. In fact, our economics, advertisers and a bevy of other processes in our modern world all stem from what we give our attention to. In the ancient world...it was understood that our ability to focus created a form of worship. In this episode, M.O.N.K. dives into some bible text to focus on these three big questions: 1. What you focus on consciously is a form of worship. 2. What you worship is what you become. 3. The environment reacts according...
Rest. The Importance of Taking Time and Making Time (Ep. 3-09)
April 06, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBRest and recovery. We know it's important for our physical health. But what of our emotional, mental, and spiritual health? M.O.N.K. explores the concept of rest and how it influences every area of our lives. Ultimately without rest, we can't be as effective or productive as we want to, but why does our culture not value this? Topics Covered: God's rest and God's action. Rest as a holy/divine practice. Ancient understandings of "The Sabbath" Rest as a mental recovery practice. "Breath...
The Gate Never Shuts: Exploring the JOY of God in Modern times with Anissa Zucker (Ep 3-08).
March 23, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBThis episode is an excerpt from a Podcast M.O.N.K. was on with host Anissa Zucker. The Kainos Joy Ministries Podcast you can check out on youtube by clicking the link. The podcast ranges across a variety of subjects as M.O.N.K. goes deep into the theology of inclusion and how God's goodness can be interpreted and applied in these unprecedented times. Topics Covered: What is inclusion? Inclusion as a gateway to bridging gaps in education and generational misunderstandings. The Prodigal S...
Motivating the Unmotivated (Ep. 3-07).
March 09, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBMotivation can be a key component to get yourself moving in the right direction. While motivation can't be our source of security, nor can it give us purpose...motivation can gives us a kick start to building the systems and strategies we need to live a more intentional, purposeful, and fulfilled life. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details 5 keys to help in finding motivation when you are unmotivated. Topics Covered: Creating a Need Model, Model, Model! Own the problem, or create opportuniti...
Workout and Training Tips for Busy Dads (Ep. 3-06)
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBYou asked for it. So here it is. M.O.N.K.'s current workout split and explanations on how he does it, schedules it, all while working a full time job and then some while being a husband and father. Check out the links below for a general 8-week program and video explanation! Topics Covered: Scheduling your training Benefits of working 1 leg and 1 arm at a time. Having a purpose behind your training. Training with intent. Quality beats quantity. Consistency over time wins EVERY TIME P...
Hearing God's Voice in 2023: How to Discern between pride, accomplishment and the voice of God. (Ep. 3-04)
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this episode, M.O.N.K. is joined by his wife, Stef, for a very special couples episode. They both unpack their words for 2022, the process of the past year and what they have learned. They then reveal their words for 2023 and how to move into the new year with momentum. Topics Covered: "Selah"-the importance of the pause. Reflection, and the power of stillness The gift of perspective Well-meaning friends don't always know what's right for you Discerning God's voice. Discerning the...
Bible Decoder: Is the Bible a book of good moral lessons, or is it more? (Ep. 3-05).
February 23, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBThe Bible is the best-selling book of all time. It is also the most controversial book of all time. More people have died over it's interpretation than any other text in history. More people have been liberated by applying it's content than any other book in history. As polarizing as The Bible can be, it is very easy for us a believers and non-believers alike to superimpose our own cultural paradigms upon these ancient texts. In this episode, M.O.N.K. navigates the dangers of interpreting Th...
Navigating "Modern" Dating: 4 Tips for Healthy Work and Romantic Relationships (Ep. 3-03)
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes - 46 MBThere comes a time in every young man's life, when he feels the urge to begin connecting with those elusive creatures named women. At the same time, career objectives and advancement come into play. It's a lot to carry all at once. Per high listener demand, M.O.N.K. gives some tips about how to navigate romantic and work relationships in a healthy way that will empower all individuals involved. Topics Covered: Develop yourself first. Stop chasing! Go to places where the types of people y...
Emotions Drive Behaviors: Unlocking Emotional Roots to Empower New Results (Ep 3-02).
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWhile we may not realize it: at the root of every type of behavior and action is an emotion. With the rise of mental health issues in the industrialized world, new research has found that emotions are at the root and the cause of almost every mental illness. In this episode, M.O.N.K. explores some key components to emotional health, it's connections to mental health, and he goes into detail about his own journey through psychotherapy and counseling. "Whether we like it or not, we are puppe...
Consistent Excellence: Lessons Learned from 2 Years of Podcasting (Ep. 3-01).
February 10, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBWelcome to season 3! In this episode, M.O.N.K. describes the pursuit of consistency in excellence and what he has learned after 2 years of hosting G.L.A.W.R.Y. Podcast. Topics Covered: 1. Preparation is an art. Preparation as an art. 2. Consistent excellent in one pursuit will lead to other opportunities. 3. Consistency breeds confidence. 4. Excellence requires accountability. 5. Pursuing excellence in one arena will lead to the development of other skills. *** Pick up the Book: Rec...
Gen Z Issues, Turning Weaknesses into Superpowers, The Divine Nature
October 06, 2022 09:00 - 53 minutes - 49.9 MBThat's a wrap for Season 2, folks! In this episode M.O.N.K. addresses struggles currently confronting Gen Z, and the main differences between growing up in Gen Y vs. Gen Z. He also delves into the book of Ecclesiastes in this episode per listener request. Topics Covered: -Gen Z Weaknesses. -Gen Z superpowers. -How Gen Y and Gen Z differ. -Solomon was a bitter old man at the end of his life. -The importance of understanding narrative voice for context. -Cultural context for Biblical re...
Struggles For Gen Y, Top 5s, Starting a Side Hustle, Overcoming Complacency.
September 29, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MBM.O.N.K. addresses listener questions and riffs on a variety of topics in the midst. See the list below for a bunch of the content covered in this episode: -Micro generations within Gen Y. -Who are M.O.N.K.'s Top 5 emcees? -Criteria for a top 5 emcee: longevity, skill, live presence, adaptability, monetization -The effects of 9/11 on parenting styles. -How to start a side hustle. -Addressing stagnations and complacency in adulthood. -The transition from boyhood to manhood. -How M.O.N...
Accountability-A Four Letter Word.
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBAs the world spirals into chaos, a beautiful order is emerging. The new world emerging before us is not one without growing pains and it will not arrive without a heavy dose of humility. Humility works in concert with accountability, which many of us have avoided like the plague! In this episode, M.O.N.K. address the notion of accountability, it's relationship with humility and why an entire generation of men have been adverse to being held accountable. Topics Covered: -Humility as your ba...
Give without Expectation of a Return--Analyzing Gibran's "The Prophet"
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into Kahlil Gibran's classic poetical and philosophical work, The Prophet. Gibran a WWI era poet, visual artist, and philosopher produced one of the greatest works of our time. This episode breaks down a few of the many concepts laced throughout the work and makes connections to our lives in the digital age. Topics Covered: -Your children are not your own. -The balance between creating structure and allowing for choice. -God is an archer, paren...
Do this to Crush the Preseason--For Hoopers and Anyone Else!
September 08, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34.2 MBWhether you are a basketball player or coach, or a professional in any field, there are certain practices necessary to engage in order to crush your next big phase or project. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details the steps to take to crush the strange phase between the summer sessions and the start of the season, known affectionately as "The Preseason" in the basketball community. These steps are also broken down and applied to other fields and professions. Topics Covered: 1. Getting uncomfor...
Faith and Fitness
September 01, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBFaith and fitness. These are two topics M.O.N.K. has covered quite heavily on this show. Yet, we have not explored the connection between the two. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the relationship between faith, fitness and everything in between. Topics Covered: -Your body is your house, but your body is not you. -Disregarding physical health is a plank in the eye of the Western Church. -Fitness as a buffer for mental health issues. -If you feel better, you feel God better. *...
Best Weight Loss Tips, Strength Training for Hoopers, Increasing Your Deadlift (Q and A).
August 25, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MBWe're back with another health and fitness episode. M.O.N.K. addresses listener submitted questions related to health and fitness. Topics Covered: -What's better for weight loss--running or strength training? -High carb diets v. Low carb diets. -HIIT training v. Long Slow distance. -Best advice for distance running training. -The PAAVO method. -Increasing your max deadlift. -Train on one leg. -Benefits of jumping rope. -Do pushups! -How to get stronger with no gym, weights, or equ...
It's Easier to Talk than to Do
August 18, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBThe words we speak are powerful! What we speak becomes a force that activates our environment and circumstance for better or worse. In today's world of convenience, we have unprecedented exposure to the words of others AND the ability to respond or react to those words! In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines the reasons why it's so much easier to talk than to do. Topics Covered: -How to listen for God. -The power of words. -What you speak over another, you actually speak over yourself. -Ma...
The Beauty of Boredom
August 11, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIt's no mystery that in today's world we are flooded with distraction. Every moment of every day almost as soon as we are born, things are grasping for our attention. While we have access to more information and education than ever before, we are allowing ourselves to be programmed for constant stimulation. The reality is that it is in our moments of boredom, where our being has the opportunity to breathe, for creativity to strike and inspiration to be realized. In this episode, M.O.N.K. de...
The Flesh versus The Spirit.
August 04, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThe flesh wars against the spirit and the spirit wars against the flesh. If this is the case, are we destined for a life of internal conflict and warfare? Why do we consider our bodies dirty things to be ashamed of? A lot of this comes from misunderstood ideas about ancient texts. In this episode M.O.N.K. breaks down what the term "flesh" really means Biblically, and how to reinterpret a life of peace in the midst of seeming contradiction. Topics Covered: -What the word "flesh" really mean...
High on God--A Conversation About Discovering the Kingdom of God in the Mundane with Matt Spinks.
July 28, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBDo you ever have those moments where you feel everything is in perfect alignment? You have perfect peace, you feel, happy, joyful, and content? Yet, when you leave that moment, everything devolves into chaos. What if you could have that feeling of perfection in every moment? What if I told you it's as simple as developing an awareness of it? In this episode, Matt Spinks joins us to talk about these realities as detailed in his book High On God. Matt & Katie Spinks have ministered the Gospel...
Victim or Victor? Overcoming Victimhood.
July 21, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBEver caught yourself blaming someone for something you didn't achieve? Ever feel like you are always putting out fires, but can never get caught up? You may be struggling with a mentality of victimhood. In this episode, M.O.N.K. details how to recognize when you slip into a victim mentality and then offers solutions for how to quell the poison of victimhood. Topics Covered: -Music updates -Accusing, Blaming, Complaining (No ABC's) -How blame results in powerlessness. -How powerlessness...
The Big Daddy.
July 14, 2022 16:15 - 35 minutes - 33 MBMost of us are familiar with the story of the Prodigal Son. Refer to Luke 15 in your Bible for the source text. It is a beautiful story about acceptance after having screwed up royally, but there is much more to it than that. In this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into this timeless tale, and breaks open new layers. Mainly, how does the story end and why is it significant AND, he uncovers who truly is the main character in the story. Topics Covered: -The Younger Brother. -The Older ...
Context is Important! Understanding Your Place as a Prodigal.
July 07, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 44.2 MBPart II of a partner episode with the book Reclaiming the Man: A Rough Guide to Knowing Your Divine Self. In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines the story of the prodigal son from the Bible, through the lens of archetypes. What do these old stories tell us about ourselves in today's world? Topics Covered: -The importance of old stories. -Different names for "Adam" -Common interpretations of the Prodigal Son story. -The importance of context. -God is not mad at you. -Andre Rabe, "Creativ...
Being A Man of Your Word
June 30, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBIn today's fast-paced world of distraction and moving onto the next and the best, it seems that the importance of keeping your word has fallen by the wayside. In this episode M.O.N.K. describes how to release the fear of missing out and the poverty mindset ruling the graphing for opportunity, and how to reignite the power of commitment and your word in your life. Topics Covered: 1. Word is Bond 2. Why it people more easily back out of their word in today's climate. (FOMO). 3. The dangers...
Rumi: The Poet of Poets
June 23, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 34 MBIn this episode, M.O.N.K. takes a deep dive into the works of Rumi! Rumi (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273), was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan in Greater Iran. Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions: Iranians, Tajiks, Turks, Greeks, Pashtuns, other Central Asian Muslims, and the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent have greatly appreciated his spiritual legacy for the past seven centuri...
The Decentralization of All Things
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBIt's safe to say many of our long held structures are slowly crumbling down. While centralized power had it's place and certain advantages--military defense, distribution of resources at a wide scale--it also has many disadvantages. As the world grows and the population reaches unprecedented numbers, what are some other alternatives we could consider in terms of governance, provision and regulation? In this episode, M.O.N.K. examines this notion of decentralization as it applies to the arts....
The Basketball Episode
June 09, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBM.O.N.K. nerds out about basketball and addresses listener Q and A related to the greatest sport of all time. Topics Covered: -Is the shot clock good for high school? -What are you looking for as a defensive player? -The ultimate player development recipe? -Monk's picks for best all time 3 v. 3 games. -Zone defense v. Man-to-Man defense. -The 1 piece of equipment every hooper needs. -Biggest changes in the high school game over the past 20 years. -Advice for 1st year coaches. -What does bas...
The Elephant in the Room
June 02, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBM.O.N.K. addresses the tragic rampage shooting in Uvalde, Texas. How should believers and Christ-followers appropriately respond to such an event?
Stuck? You need a challenge.
May 26, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode M.O.N.K. details the recent fitness challenge he completed. The 60-Day "Odd Object and Bodyweight Challenge" involved completing 60 days of workouts where no traditional weights were allowed to be used. Although kettlebells and dumbbells were allowed, with those items, you are not allowed to use anything heavier than 50 pounds. M.O.N.K. describes the results of going through the process, and gives listeners some tips on how to implement this challenge themselves. Topics Cove...