Can Humans "Coexist" ? A Jew, a Catholic, a Muslim, a Hindu, a Humanist, a Buddhist, and a Protestant walk into a podcast…
Release Date: 01/08/2024
EP 49: Jesus, Moses, the Buddha and Muhammad Walk Into a Bar… with Rev. Dave Carpenter
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What if the path to healing our divided world isn’t found in power or politics—but in realizing that we belong to each other? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of the Crazy Amazing Humans Podcast, we sit down with Rev. David Carpenter, senior pastor of Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles, to explore how faith, inclusivity, and a radical sense of interconnectedness can heal our divided world. Reverend Carpenter is a deeply compassionate and forward-thinking leader who has been reshaping the conversation around faith. With an M.Div. from...
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EP 48: From Music Mogul to Justice Warrior; Jason Flom Rocks the Criminal Justice System
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We’re in the studio with Jason Flom, a legendary music industry executive, criminal justice advocate, and podcast host who has shaped the careers of global superstars while fighting to free the wrongfully convicted. Flom is the founder and CEO of Lava Records, former Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and Capitol Music Group. He is a true music industry legend who has launched the careers of many Grammy-winning artists. Some of the acts he’s worked with include Katy Perry, Lorde, Kid Rock, Greta Van Fleet, Tori Amos, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Jessie J, Hootie & The...
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EP 47: WE LOVE L.A. w/ Roger Fishman and Ken Carlson
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A conversation between our hosts, Katrina and Jefferson, and guests, Roger Fishman and Ken Carlson, about experiencing the recent devastating Los Angeles wildfires. It is difficult to find the words to describe the unimaginable devastation affecting so many and beyond heartbreaking to see all of the different communities affected by the many wildfires. Our hearts go out to all of those dealing with this tragedy. Yet, even in the face of such immense challenges, we are reminded of the incredible stories of hope, resilience, and humanity. From the heroic efforts of first responders to neighbors...
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EP 46: Fighting Hunger, Changing Lives; Navyn Salem and Edesia
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It’s unimaginable, but each year about 45 million children worldwide suffer from severe malnutrition — that’s nearly one in three children under the age of five. Thankfully, there is hope! We’re thrilled to introduce our guest, Navyn Salem, founder and CEO of Edesia. Edesia, a Rhode Island-based nonprofit, is on a mission to tackle this global crisis, having already saved over 25 million lives in more than 65 countries. Her journey began with a powerful realization while watching 60 Minutes, where she saw firsthand the devastating effects of malnutrition—a preventable condition that...
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EP 45: How Women In Prison Are Finding Healing & Hope Through Restorative Art
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Did you know that women are the fastest-growing population in prison? Ever wondered why? In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into this critical issue and more with Martha Ackerman and Stephanie Segel, the founders of Create: New Beginnings. This transformative program harnesses the power of artistic expression to help incarcerated women confront the challenges that led them behind bars. The impact of Create: New Beginnings is profound. Participants can even have their sentences reduced through their engagement in this life-changing initiative, affiliated with Prison Fellowship. As Martha...
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EP 44: Super Dads vs Toxic Dads - What’s the Difference?
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It’s Dad Season so I wrangled two of my favorite dads, Ken Carlson and Jefferson Denim, with a combined experience of over 58 years of fatherhood to candidly share their own wins, losses, tips, tricks and insights. I know that everyone has unique experiences around this topic - some dads are great, some are toxic, and then there’s everything in between. Join us as we discover and celebrate the important role of fatherhood and father figures in our lives. Be sure to follow the Crazy Amazing Humans podcast on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, our or wherever you listen. Go find us, hit...
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EP 43: Neuroscience-Backed Tools to Boost Your Mental Health with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
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If you or anyone you love needs a pick-me-up or has ever experienced a mental health challenge, then this podcast is for you. In highlighting Mental Health Awareness Month, our guests Brenda Sarai Zuniga and Elizabeth Stephens from NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) share their expertise and lived experiences to give us helpful tools to navigate any journey. Press play to find ways to not only survive, but thrive! You'll learn about NAMI (The National Alliance on Mental Illness) and how can they help anyone struggling and it’s free! Brenda Sarai Zuniga speaks about “Ending the...
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EP 42: How Jake “Body by Jake®” Steinfeld Turned Harrison Ford Into a Ripped Indiana Jones and More!
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We can’t wait for you to meet our guest, Jake “Body by Jake®” Steinfeld, a guiding light for health & wellness in lifestyle, sports, and entertainment for over four decades. Fueled by his "Don't Quit" mindset, Jake will motivate you, inspire you and have you laughing throughout our entire conversation. Jake has trained a myriad of well-known clients including Harrison Ford, Steven Spielberg, Bette Midler, Madonna and many, many more and has the stories to show for it! Jake was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as Chairman of the California Governor’s Council on Physical...
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How I Smuggled George Clooney into a War Zone
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Buckle up, this episode is wild! Our guest on this adventure is Ryan Boyette, a regular guy from Florida who was inspired to move to a war-torn region of Sudan during a mass genocide. He's being bombed, he's living through atrocities and instead of running back to America, he goes…I'm not going anywhere. This is my home. This is where I’m meant to serve. Ryan built a network of citizen journalists called Nuba Reports to record and report on the brutality of the Sudanese regime in order to gain worldwide attention. Hear how Ryan smuggled journalists and activists like Nicholas...
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How I Smuggled George Clooney into a War Zone
Crazy Amazing Humans
Buckle up, this episode is wild! Our guest on this adventure is Ryan Boyette, a regular guy from Florida who was inspired to move to a war-torn region of Sudan during a mass genocide. He's being bombed, he's living through atrocities and instead of running back to America, he goes…I'm not going anywhere. This is my home. This is where I’m meant to serve. Ryan built a network of citizen journalists called Nuba Reports to record and report on the brutality of the Sudanese regime in order to gain worldwide attention. Hear how Ryan smuggled journalists and activists like Nicholas...
info_outlineWith all the division we see in the world, is coexistence even possible?
A recent article in Psychology Today on this topic pointed out how we are constantly reminded of our differences, but in reality we are all very much the same. We all want love, we all want purpose, we all want the best for our children, etc...
But the #1 thing we have in common? We want to belong.
To test this theory, we invited seven guests who each have different belief systems and grew up in different cultures to share their views on coexisting: Robert Scheer, Dr. Tom Catena, Mobolaji Olambiwonnu, Deepa Bharath, Roger Fishman, Chantal Prunier and Ryan Boyette. The results were profound, enlightening, and revealing. Many of us have not had an opportunity to speak with and get to know people whose thoughts, identities and views differ from our own--this episode is that kind of opportunity.
Check out our conversation with this brilliant and diverse group of humans on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, our website or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for being a vital part of our Crazy Amazing Humans Community.