106: Destiny Decoded (Ep 02) The Real Puppet Master
From My Standpoint
Ever feel like your brain is the unruly roommate who eats all your snacks and never takes out the mental trash? In this episode of Destiny Decoded, Josh C. Jones takes us on a deep dive into the chaos, creativity, and downright bizarre power of our thoughts. With 60,000 thoughts running wild in your head every day—most of them leaning negative—it’s no wonder you sometimes feel like you’re stuck in a motivational dumpster fire. But what if you could change all that? Through hilarious stories (yes, limburger cheese is involved), science-backed insights, and punchy quotes that’ll...
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Episode 105 B: (SPECIAL) The Right Side
From My Standpoint
The Right Side: Not Just the Winning Side In an age where outrage is currency and victory is prized above virtue, this podcast dares to ask: What is the cost of winning if it means losing our soul? The Right Side challenges the growing belief that power is more important than principle. Through powerful storytelling and unflinching honesty, this episode calls us to rise above tribalism, outrage, and hatred — to reclaim empathy, courage, truth, and moral clarity. From political violence and cultural chaos to the erosion of values and compassion, this message cuts through the noise...
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105: Destiny Decoded (Ep 01) The Destiny Dilemma
From My Standpoint
Are you the architect of your own future—or just the unlucky extra in a cosmic soap opera? In this kickoff episode of Destiny Decoded, Josh C. Jones tackles the age-old question: are we fated to follow a predetermined script, or are we free to improvise? If you’ve ever blamed your horoscope for a bad day or wondered why your life isn’t narrated by Morgan Freeman, you’re in the right place. With humor, insight, and a few punches of perspective, Josh walks us through the dilemma of destiny—why it's not as much about luck or fate as it is about the power of choice. Whether you're...
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Episode 104: The Civil War and Slavery (PART 4)
From My Standpoint
The Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on American soil, and it was fought by Americans. But there have been many misconceptions about this time of American history; some are understandably so, and others are done intentionally. In this 4-part series we will take a look at some of the Civil War's forgotten history and dive a little deeper into the rough waters known as the history of slavery in America. Some of what we discover might shock you; some might outright offend you; but it is only through research that we can truly understand this time in America and hopefully become better...
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Episode 103: The Civil War and Slavery (PART 3)
From My Standpoint
The Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on American soil, and it was fought by Americans. But there have been many misconceptions about this time of American history; some are understandably so, and others are done intentionally. In this 4-part series we will take a look at some of the Civil War's forgotten history and dive a little deeper into the rough waters known as the history of slavery in America. Some of what we discover might shock you; some might outright offend you; but it is only through research that we can truly understand this time in America and hopefully become better...
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Episode 102: The Civil War and Slavery (PART 2)
From My Standpoint
The Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on American soil, and it was fought by Americans. But there have been many misconceptions about this time of American history; some are understandably so, and others are done intentionally. In this 4-part series we will take a look at some of the Civil War's forgotten history and dive a little deeper into the rough waters known as the history of slavery in America. Some of what we discover might shock you; some might outright offend you; but it is only through research that we can truly understand this time in America and hopefully become better...
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Episode 101: The Civil War and Slavery (PART 1)
From My Standpoint
The Civil War was the bloodiest war fought on American soil, and it was fought by Americans. But there have been many misconceptions about this time of American history; some are understandably so, and others are done intentionally. In this 4-part series we will take a look at some of the Civil War's forgotten history and dive a little deeper into the rough waters known as the history of slavery in America. Some of what we discover might shock you; some might outright offend you; but it is only through research that we can truly understand this time in America and hopefully become better...
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(Special Episode) No Kings Day
From My Standpoint
A powerful and provocative political poem that explores the erosion of liberty and constitutional principles in the face of unchecked executive power. Through vivid imagery and a rhythmic structure, we draw parallels between historical monarchy and modern political leadership—suggesting that while kings may not wear crowns today, their methods of suppression, censorship, and control persist under new guises. With this poem we critique the consolidation of authority, the circumvention of democratic process, and the silencing of dissent, all while calling you to recognize the fragility of...
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Episode 100: If You Pay Peanuts
From My Standpoint
Are you getting paid peanuts for the work you do? If so, what can you do about it? Are you paying someone else peanuts for their work? If so, have you just created a circus? I found this quote in a very unlikely place, but it fits well with most people’s perceptions and stations in life. What is that quote? Listen and find out. But know this: You are worth more than you think. NOTES: Intro/Outro Bumper Music: Evening Melodrama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
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Episode 099: The Evils of a Tool
From My Standpoint
Can a tool be evil? Is an inanimate object inherently evil? What are your thoughts on this? Well, mine are expressed in this episode. In this episode we will tackle what should be an easy-to-answer question: Is a tool evil? Are guns evil? Can a tool commit a crime? Listen as we talk about the obvious and some people’s heads explode with obvious, logical, and objective reasoning. NOTES: Intro/Outro Bumper Music: Evening Melodrama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By...
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What are you leaving behind when you die?
Are you teaching the next generation the right things? The right behavior? The right truth?
Let’s walk this road together as we discover what it means to leave a legacy and how we can build a legacy worth leaving behind.
NOTES:
This podcast uses these sounds from freesound:
sounds by deleted_user_96253 (https://freesound.org/s/351304/)
The Wisdom of Dad Joke Music:
The Curtain Rises Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Intro/Outro Bumper Music:
Evening Melodrama Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/