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Intersecting Ideas

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Podcast dedicated to talking about life and culture, though an interview and discussion based format. -- Hosted by Mike Parks, M.A. + Master Certificate from St. John's College. Enterprise Solutions Architect by trade and former Adjunct Faculty.
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Episodes

#16 - The Soul of Technology

Sat down with Dr. Brandon Rickabaugh to talk about the soul, life, culture, technology and God.

Dec 09, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 16

#15 - The Toxic War on Masculinity

Nancy Pearcy sits down with Intersecting Ideas to discus her latest book, The Toxic War on Masculinity. Nancy Pearcey is the author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, and Total Truth. She is professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. She has been quoted in The New Yorker and Newsweek, highlighted as one of the five top women apologists by Christianity Today...

Jun 18, 202356 min

#14 - Strength, Injury Prevention, Neurology & the Long Haul

Sat down with Os Aponte, the owner of Iron Core to talk about all things fitness. We covered Strength, Injury Prevention, Neurology & the Long Haul. Os has been in the fitness industry since 2005. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA , a StrongFirst Team Leader, and Z-Health Movement Specialist. Os’ Z-Health education includes Exercise Therapy, Movement Re-education, and Movement Integration. He is a lifelong martial artist and former modern dancer, ...

Jun 07, 202357 min

#13 - Latest Cancer Research

Joined by Dr. Keith Flaherty from Harvard Cancer Center to discuss the following topics. Dr. Flaherty background Molecular understanding of cancer & its impact on cancer types Screening/early detection Assistance of AI What is within patient’s control? Impact on families, faith, worldview DR. FLAHERTY EDUCATIONAL TITLES Professor, Medicine, Harvard Medical School Director of Henri and Belinda Termeer Center for Targeted Therapy, Cancer Center, Massachusetts General Hospital Director of Clini...

Jan 23, 202354 minEp. 13

#12 - Patient Empowerment

Sat down with Ann Hester, M.D. and discussed her latest book, Patient Empowerment . We cover the following topics: What challenges do doctors face with un-informed patients? Choosing the right doctor Preparing for their doctors visit Keeping a symptom log Technology and health tracking Common terms people should be aware of Researching drugs The impact of diet and exercise to help prevent doctors’ visits All social sites for Intersecting Ideas Dr. Ann’s website...

Jan 09, 202337 minEp. 12

#11 - Desperate Remedies: Psychiatry’s Turbulent Quest to Cure Mental Illness

Mike sits down with Dr. Scull, a Distinguished Professor of Sociology and Science Studies from the University of California San Diego to discuss his latest book, Desperate Remedies: Psychiatry’s Turbulent Quest to Cure Mental Illness. We cover the following topics: Intro. - Dr. Scull's background History of mental asylums (Begins at 8:20) People with serious mental illness have been unusually vulnerable to therapeutic experimentation Women and the marginalized were targets for experimentation Co...

Dec 19, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 11

#10 - Forensic Mental Health

Mike & Alex cover the following Forensic Mental Health topics: Alex's background, experience and work within Mental Health What in the world is Forensic mental health History of forensic mental health What does forensic mental health look like in practice History of insanity defense / partial and substantial defense Follow Alex on IG at Notcriminallyresponsible...

Dec 12, 202252 minEp. 10

#9 - Exploring Mental Health

Mike & Sal talk through the following tops: What led Sal into the mental health field. Varying counseling modalities and selecting a counselor. Getting beyond the DSM5 label. , Practical tips for strugglers and their family/friends. Sal contact info: cmhahelps.com

Dec 05, 20221 hr 1 minEp. 9

#8 - Questioning Christianity – Part 2

Bill and Mike talk about Bill’s faith journey, from a confessing evangelical to walking away from the faith (Deconstruction) and the road that led him there. This is an interactive pod-cast and Bill questions Mike about his Christian beliefs and vice versa.

Nov 01, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 8

#7 - Questioning Christianity - Part 1

Bill and Mike talk about Bill’s faith journey, from a confessing evangelical to walking away from the faith (deconstruction) and the road that led him there. This is an interactive discussion and Bill questions Mike about his Christian beliefs and vice versa.

Oct 31, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 7

#6 - Technology & Culture

Russ White joined Intersecting Ideas to talk through history of tech, it psychological impact, and its impact on culture. Russ holds a Ph.D, 44 publications, 49 patents, and 30+ years in the technology space. Contact Russ: Info: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riw777/ Russ Podcast: https://rule11.tech/...

Oct 06, 202241 minEp. 6

#5 - Flat Earth or Sphere? - Part 2 - Mike& Wes evaluate the ideas

Mike & Wes critically talk through the flat earth model presented in Part 1 and examine it throughout the history of ideas. We even dive into tensions between heliocentricity, the church and the scientific revolution and examine Galileo's four points to resolve the tension. We address thinkers such as; Pythagoras, Aristotle, Plato, Augustin, Eratosthenes, Copernicus, Galileo etc.

May 03, 202258 minEp. 5

#4 - Flat Earth or Sphere? - Part 1

On this episode, we brought on Jen White, a Flight Dynamics Engineer and Aaron Harley to talk through the topic of flat earth vs round earth. It is a lost art to talk through topics with people who hold diametrically opposed view points, but we brought it back. You don't want to miss this one! We cover multiple topics such as; Epistemology Flat earth movement History, Math and Science

May 03, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 4

#3 - Mushin Combat with Shihan Khalil & Hasani Burns

Mike and Wes interview Shihan Khalil & Hasani Burns of Mushin Combat and tackle; How Khalil & Hasani got into Martial Arts Jiu-jitsu & MMA How athletics in general curve depression and anxiety What are some misconceptions about fighting? How does character carry over into Martial Arts? Is there beauty in fighting? How do Martial Arts impact discipline?

Mar 23, 202159 minEp. 3

#2 - Memes & clickbait culture

Mike and Wes are accompanied by special guest Alexander Andreosatos, with a background in anthropology. We tackle memes and clickbait culture, Huxley and Orwell, education and being a critical thinker.

Mar 09, 20211 hr 2 minEp. 2

#1 - Waking up passion & navigating careers

Episode 1 - Mike and Wes tackle the topic of passion and careers and address topics such as; What is passion? Why do some people lack passion & others have massive amounts? What about passion and careers? Changing careers? Note: Have mercy on the audio quality, still working things out.

Mar 02, 202138 minEp. 1
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