HOME: What is worth losing your job over?
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel wade into piranha-filled waters by discussing the wave of firings and resignations resulting from mandates sweeping the land (8:00). What’s the Biblical stance? Can Daniel be a model for us? Where do matters of conscience come in? Lest you think it’s all serious, they also discuss Steven’s recent music recordings, a standout recent email, and how large a man’s underwear collection SHOULD be… so there’s that.
3 Marras 20211h 5min
DOUGH: Anderson Cooper Says No To Inheritance
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss Anderson Cooper (and Daniel Craig… and Kevin O’Leary)’s idea that inheritances are best given to anybody besides one’s children. We’re convinced… otherwise. Also, orator’s corner makes its return.
27 Loka 202145min
DOUGH: My Advisor Says…
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel respond to 3 diferrent accounts of “my advisor told me…” anecdotes from viewers: (25:00) 1. How much should I invest in my new business? 2. Should I put everything toward retirement when my family wants to invest in real estate? (38:15) 3. Should I dump all my money into a LIRP? (51:00) They also gab about run-ins with celebrities (1:00), BBQ updates (6:00), and Steven introduces a pet segment: Orators’ Corner (17:30).
20 Loka 20211h 7min
HOME: Finding Mentors and Being a Mentor
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the need for mentors, the Biblical paradigm of mentors/disciplers/spiritual parents, and give some tips for how to find them (32:00).
13 Loka 202149min
HOME: Discerning Tech at Home
Steven Manuel opines about technology’s threat to your home life, then interviews David Russell about a book they’re both into: The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch. David shares some tips about how to create and protect peace and relationship in a home filled with technology.
6 Loka 202140min
MISC: Bashful Brooder to Bold Builder!
Steven Manuel sits down with his old friend Jeff Davenport and discuss Jeff’s transformation from a shy youth who eschewed people to a confident and brave author and owner of a family business. They talk about Jeff’s communication coaching business, The Lighthouse Point, and miiiiiiiight go into a leeeeetle too much detail about the time they were on a game show together.
29 Syys 20211h 15min
DOUGH: How to Buy Friends
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel discuss the Biblical idea that money is, among other things, to be a relationship sweetener. The Bible points us in the direction of using money to encourage good relationships… and Mark and Steven are here to give you concrete tips on execution. They also can’t help but talk about Sukkot and their lame NBA fantasy league.
22 Syys 20211h 5min
HOME: Funerals and Sitting Shiva
Mark Parrett and Steven Manuel (who is speaking from Texas on a terrible audio connection, bless him) have a conversation about great funerals, what the Bible says about honoring the dead, how to maximize the opportunities that funerals present, and one recommended way to grieve communally, as Steven offers a guide for “sitting shiva”. Find our related article here.
15 Syys 202159min
