# podcast blog (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover podcast blog. Page: Feed: --- ## [Doug Wilson, Neo-Christendom, and Reclaiming America: Why? - Jaran Miller](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/doug-wilson-neo-christendom-and-reclaiming-america-why/) _2026-08-27 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Doug Wilson and the Reformed movement around Moscow, Idaho are now mainstream news, and the pull has reached Mennonite churches. Jaran Miller, one of the founders of Anabaptist Perspectives, explores why this is happening. Who is Doug Wilson? What does he teach? Why is Reformed theology appealing to some Mennonites? In this episode, we also hear from other voices, including Landon Miller, who… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/080f70a9-aab1-4557-ab60-ecef8787fa23.mp3) ## When Doing Good Feels Pointless: For People Worn Out by Their Own Conscience - with Philosopher Travis Rieder _2026-08-27 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2026/08/27/travis/ Many intense people have a high level of moral sensitivity. I wrote about this elsewhere before, but basically, they see something cruel or careless and cannot just move on from it the way other people seem to. They often lie awake thinking about whether they are doing enough, whether what they are doing even counts, and whether there is… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19711791-when-doing-good-feels-pointless-for-people-worn-out-by-their-own-conscience-with-philosopher-travis-rieder.mp3) ## [I Was Raised Mennonite. By 18, I Was in Prison. - Pete Schmitt](https://anabaptistperspectives.org) _2026-08-20 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Pete Schmitt was raised in an Old Colony Russian Mennonite community. At 16, he decided to leave the church. After getting involved in drugs and other destructive behaviors, Pete found himself in prison for accidentally taking another person’s life. All throughout this time, he was ignoring God’s attempts to get his attention. It was only after spending time in prison that Pete finally came back… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/87caa7a5-6d89-4a4c-a758-2bf07a54f47f.mp3) ## [What Did Patriotism Look Like for Mennonites in 1776? - Romaine Stauffer](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/what-did-patriotism-look-like-for-mennonites-in-1776/) _2026-08-13 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ When the American colonies rebelled against the British Empire, Mennonites and other nonresistant peoples were caught in a difficult situation. Romaine Stauffer explains how refusing to bear arms in the Revolutionary War affected the Mennonites, including her direct ancestor, Christian Burkholder. Romaine describes how the Mennonites stood for their beliefs, even at great cost. Romaine’s book,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa07409c-a1ba-4de7-a875-f7e44fda58dd.mp3) ## [What Happened to Nonresistant People During World War I? - Chester Weaver](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/what-happened-to-those-who-wouldnt-fight-in-world-war-1/) _2026-08-06 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ In 1918, America joined World War I. At that time, there were not options for Mennonites that refused to fight. What happened to the thousands of Mennonite young men that were drafted into the war effort? Chester Weaver tells the stories of the persecution and threats they endured for refusing to take up the sword; two of these men became some of the last Anabaptist martyrs in America. Tania’s… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c0856e43-0151-435c-beba-6dcefc9d56b3.mp3) ## [What It Actually Feels Like to Live with Bipolar Disorder](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/what-it-actually-feels-like-to-live-with-bipolar-disorder/) _2026-07-30 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ At age 13, Arlyn Kauffman started to experience some symptoms of depression, but he did not know what was happening. At age 18, he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Arlyn explains what it is like for him to live with bipolar disorder, what he has discovered through the process, and how it affects him to this day. Episode with Michael Hochstetler on relating to those who have experienced trauma… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/873dae58-28bb-4d63-ab8e-0e20f131642e.mp3) ## Alan Watts, Wu Wei, and McStoicism: What Popular Philosophy Gets Wrong - with Frank Saunders Jr. _2026-07-30 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2026/07/30/frank/ If you have searched for help with anxiety or overthinking, YouTube has probably offered you ten Stoic principles that will change your life, or Taoism explained as going with the flow, sometimes in an approximation of Alan Watts's voice. My guest is Frank P. Saunders Jr., a philosopher who works on Chinese thought and who has spent the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19574737-alan-watts-wu-wei-and-mcstoicism-what-popular-philosophy-gets-wrong-with-frank-saunders-jr.mp3) ## [Scripture Lectors, Evangelists, & Martyrs: Early Anabaptist Women - Carita Keim](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/scripture-lectors-evangelists-martyrs-early-anabaptist-women/) _2026-07-23 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Many early Anabaptist martyrs were women. Who were they and why did they give their lives for what they believed? What can we learn from their stories of faithfulness? Carita Kiem explains who these women were and helps us to see what their lives were like. She discusses the sources that tell us what we know about their suffering, including the writings of those who were persecuting them. Conrad… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/fa138c2c-9166-4bb2-ba0e-0d94dcdb9a70.mp3) ## [Abuse, Crime, Prison. Now I Minister to the World I Came From. - Patrick Matthews](https://anabaptistperspectives.org) _2026-07-16 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Patrick Matthews came from a hard life on the streets. Involved in gangs and crime from an early age, he eventually landed in prison for his choices. While there, God finally broke through his hard heart, and Patrick experienced redemption. In this episode, Patrick shares how his life has changed and how he is now on a journey to continual healing despite his difficult past. Now, Patrick focuses… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f1637815-218b-49de-a75e-c2d59b4a57cb.mp3) ## Waiting Mode, Anxiety, and Intolerance of Uncertainty (Audio Essay) _2026-07-15 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/waiting-mode/ Waiting mode describes the inner experience of being unable to do anything because something uncertain, or a future event, is pending. It could be an appointment, an exam result, a medical scan, a conversation that has not happened yet, a text message that may or may not receive a reply. Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com/ Imi… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19497781-waiting-mode-anxiety-and-intolerance-of-uncertainty-audio-essay.mp3) ## [ThreatCrush on GitHub (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/y2pGAzeGiecb) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ View the ThreatCrush listing on the GitHub Marketplace. ## Imi Lo Who Decides What Is Wrong? Neurodiversity, Diagnosis, and Patient Autonomy - With Dr. Eric Mathison _2026-07-12 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ Eric Mathison is a philosopher and bioethicist and a former clinical ethicist. In this conversation, we discuss why the idea that medicine is about healing may be wrong, what the evidence actually shows about the effectiveness of mental health treatment, and what happens when the system has to label you as disordered before it can help you. We talk about diagnostic labelling and neurodiversity,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19480258-imi-lo-who-decides-what-is-wrong-neurodiversity-diagnosis-and-patient-autonomy-with-dr-eric-mathison.mp3) ## [Here’s Why the 500-Year-Old Anabaptist Story Matters Now - Dean Taylor and Stephen Russell](https://anabaptistperspectives.org) _2026-07-11 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Anabaptist Perspectives has produced a 10-part documentary series about the first 100 years of Anabaptism. In this roundtable, Dean Taylor and Stephen Russell explain why this story from 500 years ago deeply matters to us today. What were the critical choices these radical reformers made that challenge us in our daily walk with Christ? How can their decisions inform our lives and how we relate to… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3823034a-b940-498c-b89b-9ddd339ffb0f.mp3) ## [I Sacrificed Children as a Witch Doctor. Now I Serve Jesus. - Mambadu](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/i-sacrificed-children-as-a-witch-doctor-now-i-serve-jesus/) _2026-07-02 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Mambadu was a witch doctor and animist priest in Sierra Leone for 11 years and was overseer of 13 villages and their priests for six of those years. When Mambadu lived in darkness, he was involved in sacrificing children, calling down curses, and using dark powers to control the natural elements. Mambadu tells how the Gospel arrived in his village for the first time and how the power of Christ… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9a5b165b-134d-433f-8493-385b2f2d1150.mp3) ## Intense and Gifted: The Cost of Performing Normal - Gordon Smith, Imi Lo _2026-06-27 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ Gordon Smith is a therapist, coach, and creative instructor who has spent over 26 years working with gifted and neurodivergent adolescents and adults. Gordon came to centre giftedness in his practice after pulling out seven years of client notes and realising the people he had done his best work with all had one thing in common: they were intensely, unusually bright. That discovery sent him into… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19410087-intense-and-gifted-the-cost-of-performing-normal-gordon-smith-imi-lo.mp3) ## [Millions of Christians Can’t Get a Bible. What Happens When You Change That? - Joe Fleming](https://anabaptistperspectives.org) _2026-06-25 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ What would your faith be like if you didn’t have access to the Bible? Joe Fleming explains how (and why) this is reality for countless Christians across West Africa and beyond. Joe shares stories from his years of missions experience, where he has witnessed the power of God’s Word to bring people to Christ and into spiritual maturity. The Word of God is living and powerful, and we should never… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/071d896e-8460-4f64-9bc5-80b33038545c.mp3) ## [History of the Mennonites in Central America (1968-2026) - Phil Yoder](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/history-of-the-mennonites-in-central-america-1968-2026/) _2026-06-18 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Phil Yoder moved with his family to Costa Rica in 1968, when he was a teenager. The early days after moving were difficult. Shortly after his family arrived, a volcanic eruption forced them out of their home. Their business venture didn’t work out, and they struggled to find somewhere to live. All of this was in addition to the challenges that come with adapting to a new culture and language. From… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3c2d1178-f77d-4c96-9f23-01808b91525d.mp3) ## [I Was Born Hindu in India’s Lowest Caste. The Gospel Brings Persecution. - Markus Meena](https://anabaptistperspectives.org/episodes/i-was-born-hindu-in-indias-lowest-caste-the-gospel-brings-persecution/) _2026-06-11 · Anabaptist Perspectives_ Markus Meena was born into a difficult situation in northern India. His parents were unable to care well for him and sent him to an orphanage, hoping he would have a better life there. Markus tells the story of how he found Christ and gave his life to ministry. He explains the basics of Hindu beliefs and tells about the suffering that came to him and his family as a result of their conversion to… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/12ca8187-3d24-4840-b806-8c01a102f804.mp3) ## A Philosopher's Case for Grieving — What Loss Does to the Self | Michael Cholbi & Imi Lo _2026-05-26 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2026/05/26/grief/ This is one of my favourite conversations I have recorded for The Intense Mind. As I was researching mortality and grief myself, I came across Professor Cholbi's Grief: A Philosophical Guide as a reader. I loved the book so much that I annotated it heavily. To go from reading the book to sitting with the author feels surreal, in a really… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19241594-a-philosopher-s-case-for-grieving-what-loss-does-to-the-self-michael-cholbi-imi-lo.mp3) ## Sensory Sensitivity, Neuroplasticity, and Learning to Trust Yourself | Joey Remenyi _2026-05-22 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ In this episode I sit down with Joey Remenyi, a vestibular audiologist, neuroplasticity therapist, and author of Sensing Ground and Rock Steady. Joey trained clinically at one of Australia's top vestibular clinics before building her own practice helping people with chronic and persistent sensory symptoms using neuroplasticity and somatic approaches. We talk about what is actually happening in the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19225013-sensory-sensitivity-neuroplasticity-and-learning-to-trust-yourself-joey-remenyi.mp3) ## Why High IQ People Feel Guilty All The Time (Audio Essay) _2026-05-18 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ For the full essay, please go to: https://eggshelltherapy.com/guilt/ Persistent guilt is what many intellectually and emotionally intense adults carry without knowing what to call it. It is the feeling of being haunted by a moral failure you cannot quite identify, of replaying conversations and decisions long after they should have settled, of being judged by a voice inside you. This essay traces… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19194395-why-high-iq-people-feel-guilty-all-the-time-audio-essay.mp3) ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BMeqJldY4Ay0) _2026-05-18 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## Gifted Adults and High-Functioning Depression: Not Waving but Drowning (audio essay) _2026-04-24 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ Full text: https://eggshelltherapy.com/high-functioning-depression/ (Recorded with human voice) We can think of the mechanism of high functioning depression this way: At some point in your life, perhaps because the mental burden on you had become overwhelming, your psyche created an internal split to cope. In high functioning depression, what develops is a division between your "high functioning… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19071420-gifted-adults-and-high-functioning-depression-not-waving-but-drowning-audio-essay.mp3) ## Healing Beyond Intellectualizing and the Body Shadow – with Jungian Analyst Erica Lorentz _2026-04-22 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2026/04/22/bodyshadow/ I recently had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Jungian analyst Erica Lorentz to discuss her profound new work, Body is Shadow: Jung’s Method of Embodied Healing. Many intellectually gifted and highly sensitive individuals often live very much “in our heads.” This conversation was a vital reminder of what happens when we… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/19058994-healing-beyond-intellectualizing-and-the-body-shadow-with-jungian-analyst-erica-lorentz.mp3) ## On Productivity Guilt, Play, and the Adults Who Never Learned to Rest – Nadja Rolli _2026-03-29 · The Intense Mind with Imi Lo_ Time Stamps and more: https://eggshelltherapy.com/podcast-blog/2026/03/29/nadja/ Many of the people I work with are highly intelligent, analytically sharp, and deeply uncomfortable with the idea of play. The word itself can feel faintly embarrassing, associated with self-indulgence. Doing something with no measurable output, no goal, no justification, tends to produce anxiety more than relief.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/415966/episodes/18924509-on-productivity-guilt-play-and-the-adults-who-never-learned-to-rest-nadja-rolli.mp3)