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Disarming Deception, pt 2: True for You, But Not for Me

Origin - March 11, 2024 18:00 - 49 minutes
Join us at the table of Origin as we compare Relative Trust to Absolute Truth.  Truth should be rock solid.  Dependable.  The same in every culture, for every generation, for all time.  Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee and let's have a talk!

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Disarming Deception, pt 2, I Have Enough, I'm Good

Origin - February 27, 2024 22:00 - 39 minutes
Often the server will say, "Would you like some more tea?"  Especially if you live in Texas!  A common answer might be, "I Have Enough, I'm Good!"  If this is our answer as a follower of God, "I Have Enough, I'm Good," that is a deception.  Join us at the table of Origin as we disarm this decept...

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Disarming Deception, pt 2, Not My Job

Origin - February 27, 2024 00:00 - 50 minutes
Sometimes it seems like we live in a "Just enough to get by" world.  Someone asks us to do something or we see something that needs to be done and for various reasons, we are tempted to say, "That's Not My Job!"  But the Bible assures us that we are our brother's keeper and Jesus told the discip...

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Disarming Deception, pt 2, It Happened, It Must Be God's Will

Origin - February 26, 2024 23:00 - 56 minutes
Have you ever heard someone say, "Well it wouldn't have happened unless it was God's Will!"?  Not true.  Not everything that happens is God's Will. Join us at the Table of Origin as we discuss this very subtle lie.

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Disarming Deception, Pt 2 Love is a Rose Garden

Origin - January 23, 2024 17:00 - 48 minutes
Gather around the table of Origin and help us unpack the fact that love is not just the fun, the feel-good, the happy, the on-top-of-the-world.  It might be a rose garden but that garden has thorns.  What does the Bible have to say about the grit of love?  What is the truth about love?

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Disarming Deception, pt 2, The American Dream

Origin - January 11, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes
Join us as we disarm deceptions with the truth of God's Word.  Today we talk about The American Dream and how we have developed many deceptive thoughts around what was possibly initially a God-given dream.  We might need a course correction!  The table of Origin is for you.  Pull up a chair and ...

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Live Show #6, We're In Hype Mode

Behind The Buttons - September 29, 2023 15:11 - 1 hour
This episode was recorded at June Farms the morning after the 6th Buttonista Live Show. Jack & Taylor recap their biggest and best show yet, review the new accommodations at June Farms, and react to the new viral sensation, "Chocolate Milk." Notes: Vest Weather (2:05) Team sleepover at June F...

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The Bobsled Debacle

Behind The Buttons - August 28, 2023 19:06 - 56 minutes
This episode was taped at Lionheart on the Green in Albany's Warehouse District where we have a very special first sip, recap our latest Afternoon In adventure, and tell you how to get your dog's face on a can of Brown's beer. What's discussed: Albany coolest neighborhood (0:35) First Sip Cl...

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The Tour de Best Decking Decks

Behind The Buttons - August 04, 2023 18:13 - 47 minutes
It’s the Tour de Best Decks! The Best Decking Tour! Today’s episode was recorded live on tape at the Cantina Rooftop in the center of Broadway in Saratoga Springs, where Jack and Taylor share their opposing views on Barbie, decipher between a porch and a deck, show some love for the New Schenect...

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Disarming Deception, Born This Way

Origin - July 31, 2023 17:00 - 53 minutes
What name tags or patterns of identity have you adopted that are not yours to own? What is the danger of saying, "I was born this way?"  Join us at the table as we discuss the identity that we have in Christ as believers.  Hear how God has an original plan for our identity.  We get to choose if ...

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Disarming Deception: Life Begins at Birth

Origin - July 30, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes
When does life begin?   This is pervading question in our culture today.  Science is trying to pinpoint the exact moment in a baby's life that we can actually say this is a viable life. Politicians argue about it.  People protest over it.  Join us at the table of Origin as we discuss the various...

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Behind The Buttons - July 21, 2023 16:22 - 56 minutes
This episode Jack, Joe & Taylor talk about passing a major milestone, Jack's Taylor Swift experience, and continuing our newest series on 2BD.   Episode notes: - Skin care routines (1:30) - Hoffman Car Wash Idea (3:15) - The unbelievable item inside Jack's car (7:10) - Peaks of the week (1...

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The Hottest Day on Earth

Behind The Buttons - July 07, 2023 15:28 - 1 hour
This episode was recorded at Carson's Woodside Tavern on the hottest day on earth (allegedly), where we talk about our common denominator with Seinfeld, recap the Buttonista's live shows, talk about what went into our latest merch collection, and how to enter the upcoming Stewart's ice cream eat...

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Disarming Deception, If It's Hard, It's Not God

Origin - July 03, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes
How many times have you wondered if you are "in God's will?"  Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "Wow, I must have missed God," just because a situation is difficult? Not always so according to the Word.  Join us for this conversation today around the table of Origin, "It it's Hard, It's no...

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Disarming Deception, Many Ways to God

Origin - June 27, 2023 21:00 - 52 minutes
Join the Table of Origin to discuss the deception, Many Ways to God.  We are boldly stating that Jesus is the Only Way.  We are all susceptible to deception.  Find out how to guard against it as we discuss strategies for disarming deception.  

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Puzzle Pieces # 17 - Thank You for Telling Us About Your Kids

Tell Me About Your Kids - June 22, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes
Can you believe that Bonnie and Adam have created 150 episodes of “Tell Me About Your Kids” over the last 3 years?! In this episode, they reflect on the experience, as well as what they’ve both come to understand about Connective Parenting and the universal struggles of parenthood.  From punish...

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Going Two Live Shows Deep

Behind The Buttons - June 19, 2023 20:43 - 1 hour
This episode is recorded at Pirate's Hide Out in Clifton Park after the Pioneer Mini Golf Tournament where we introduce our summer interns: Marist Matt & Ithaca Elle, discuss the Buttonista's second live show, unearthing the Albany time capsule & which local legend Jack pitched to last week... ...

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How to Hold Your Children Accountable - Without Blame

Tell Me About Your Kids - June 15, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes
When little kids fight and hurt each other, it’s all a parent can do not to grab, yell, blame and ultimately shame the hitter. Lee and Andre are learning how to hold their 3-year-old hitter accountable without all that. Instead, Celine learns the natural consequences of her behavior (a lost oppo...

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Community Pieces # 9 - Growing Up Online: How to Make It Safe for Our Kids

Tell Me About Your Kids - June 08, 2023 04:00 - 40 minutes
There is nothing more urgent for parents today than what their children are or will be doing on social media. Fears run rampant and get in the way of effective communication with children. Devorah Heitner, Ph.D. author of the best seller “Screenwise”, talks with me about our children’s public li...

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Disarming Deception: I Prayed the Prayer, Pt 1

Origin - June 05, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes
We are disarming the deception that salvation is just praying a prayer.  We minimize a vibrant and growing relationship with Jesus by reducing it to just saying "right" words.  Join us at the Origin table as we talk about what salvation is, what it isn't and how to keep it fresh and growing.  

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Respecting Your Teen's Sexual Boundaries

Tell Me About Your Kids - June 01, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes
Hannah grew as a person and a parent when she learned the hard way to pay attention to her daughter’s experience and not compare it to her own. What 13 year old Josie has learned to be comfortable with is all new territory for Hannah. In her eager attempt to prove her support for her daughter, s...

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I Prayed the Prayer, pt 2

Origin - May 31, 2023 20:00 - 43 minutes
How can "I Prayed the Prayer" be a deception?  What if God doesn't answer the way we expect, in the time-frame we expect?  Can we get off track?  Do we get disillusioned?  It is so important to have some foundation stones of prayer in place.  This conversation around the table of Origin will hel...

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The King & Queen of Little Italy

Behind The Buttons - May 30, 2023 16:58 - 1 hour
This episode is recorded at Simone's Kitchen in Schenectady, where Jack & Taylor field a peculiar request for their own coronation, talk to Frank from Paesan's Pizza about working with 2BD, and our plan to give back to charity going forward.   Notes: - Taylor is running for Mayor of... Simone...

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How Can I Trust When Agreements Are Broken?

Tell Me About Your Kids - May 25, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes
Even when connection is strong with her two boys, 14 and 6, screens pose problems for Anne. Her intentions are on track to support the boys’ self-regulation skills but when agreements are broken and sleep is lost, worries take over and tempers rise. Two entirely different temperaments require di...

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“Nobody ever listens to me!”

Tell Me About Your Kids - May 18, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes
When past learned behaviors pop up and derail connection with her two children, Ellie’s default is to blame herself. She feels so discouraged when they won’t do as she asks. Why can’t I get this right is what echoes in her head until she starts stressing and yelling to get them to do it right. J...

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It's Always Sunny in Saratoga

Behind The Buttons - May 12, 2023 14:07 - 57 minutes
Join Jack, the Buttonista & Joe Bo as they determine whether or not to approve Jonah’s unsuitable business expense, align the 5 NYC boroughs with Capital Region cities, and discuss why it’s always sunny in Saratoga… This episode was recorded on the patio at 288 Lark Wine & Tap, alongside the rev...

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The Unintended Consequences of Blame and Criticism

Tell Me About Your Kids - May 11, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes
Harry, 9, is an impulsive, Integrity kid* reacting, as kids do, to how he has come to view himself—not good enough, not as loved as his sister, a problem, bad. His parents have raised him by the common myth that ordering and criticizing a child for bad behavior will cause that child to change th...

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Anger is the Cover Up to Feeling Rejected

Tell Me About Your Kids - May 04, 2023 17:00 - 49 minutes
Hallie and her now ex-husband adopted their first child, Kyle. Subsequently she got pregnant with her second son, Kayden, the subject of much resentment for Kyle. In this episode we dig into the many causes of Kyle’s anger as well as his “I don’t care” attitude. Adoption is complicated for a chi...

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Sticking Our Neck Out

Behind The Buttons - April 28, 2023 16:17 - 57 minutes
On today's show we question two different causes we stuck our neck out for, brainstorm our next list, discuss which notable people got into a bidding war over our auction item, and give a peek into the next big 2BD event.   Notes: - Trusting the process with the Antonio Brown situation (5:10)...

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Tip #17 – The No-Blame Solution

Tell Me About Your Kids - April 27, 2023 04:00 - 17 minutes
Blame is what turns sibling fights into sibling rivalry. Rivalry brings with it pretty constant anger and resentment at least from one child toward another. But it’s hard not to blame the child who hits or deeply hurts another. The parents job is to help children thru their own tough times—not d...

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