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Rocket Science Made Easy

Rodney Blaukat & Mark "Friedo" Friedmansites.libsyn.com
Life does not need to be complicated. Rodney Blaukat and Mark "Friedo" Friedman bring you some basic advice on how to simplify your life.
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Episodes

34 -- Just Do It

Rodney and Friedo just want you to make your life simpler...Just do it!

Sep 08, 202211 min

33 -- A Vet Named Bobo

Providing great customer service is not difficult. It all boils down to 2 words: BE NICE

Sep 06, 20229 min

32 -- NASCAR Jesus

As churches grow and expand their base, there is more opportunity to get lost in all of the "marketing". Rodney wants to encourage churches not to over market to the point where they lose sight of the purpose of the church

Sep 04, 20228 min

31 -- The Power of Thank You

The first lessons we learn as children are very simple: The words "please" and "thank you" are simple but powerful. Friedo and Rodney want to encourage you to carry these lessons with you every minute of every day. Thankful (grateful) people are generally happy people.

Aug 25, 202210 min

29 -- The Softball and Importance of Recognition

Rodney Blauket and Mark "Friedo" Friedman discuss the importance of recognition. Rodney tells the story of a softball that his daughter values the softball she was awarded after playing a great game.

Aug 23, 202211 min

27 -- Rex the Bus Driver

Sometimes the people that will have the biggest impacts in our lives go unrecognized until we stop and think. In this episode Rodney tells us the story of Rex The Bus Driver.

Aug 18, 20228 min

26 -- Pennies in the Pop Machine

Rodney tells the story of a former co-worker attempting to use 50 pennies to try to buy a can of pop from a vending machine. Friedo and Rodney use this as just another example of how we tend to complicate things. Why not simply use 2 quarters.

Aug 16, 20228 min

25 -- Sunday Special -- What if Paul Went to Your Church?

How do you treat sinners who attend your church? Do you recognize that everyone in attendance is a sinner? Do you treat people differently if you know their sin as opposed to people who keep their sins a "secret"? How would you treat Paul if he showed up at your church?

Aug 14, 20228 min

24 -- The Phrase that Pays is OK

Some things are worth debating...Some things aren't even worth the conversation. Friedo and Rodney explain how knowing the difference can really simplify your life.

Aug 11, 202213 min

23 -- The Politics of Politics

Rodney and Friedo discuss how much easier life is when you simply give straight answers. Politicians are the worst (or the best) at not giving straight answers and it just complicates things.

Aug 09, 202214 min

22 -- Sunday Special--I've Got Gambling Money

Part of living out your faith is being a generous giver... Rodney and Friedo explain how giving must be a priority. And, how simple it can be to give once you choose to make it a priority.

Aug 07, 202210 min

21 -- Extra Value Meals

The Extra Value Meal is a perfect example of what Friedo and Rodney talk about in each episode of Rocket Science Made Easy.

Aug 04, 202213 min

20 -- Eliminate the Clutter

Rodney and Friedo want to simplify life by eliminating the clutter...literally and figuratively.

Aug 02, 20229 min

19 -- Sunday Special--Chocolate Chip Cookies

Finding a church that you are comfortable attending is vital in your daily walk. Churches need to fit the needs of members and make it clear to first time visitors from the very beginning. Some churches do this with baked goods. Friedo and Rodney want to do it with confidence and reassurance.

Jul 31, 20228 min

17 -- Controversial Golf

Friedo and Rodney discuss the rise of The LIV Golf Tour and the uproar behind it. Friedo understands the controversy but thinks the uproar is yet another example of people looking for reasons to over react. Rodney thinks that competition is good for the world of golf.

Jul 28, 202210 min

16 -- The Orange Cone

You see it from time to time in random public parking lots. The phone company truck/van that is parked with an orange cone placed in front or back of it. Rules are rules...Systems are systems...Even if we don't know why there must be a good reason...right?

Jul 26, 202211 min

15 -- Sunday Special--In the End...WE WIN

Living a life of faith means knowing what's going to happen in the end. In the end we know that we are going to Heaven makes the struggles in life so much easier.

Jul 24, 20227 min

14 -- Tripping Over Mouse Turds

Did the title get your attention? In this episode Friedo and Rodney want to simplify things by putting things in priority. There's simply no need to over react.

Jul 21, 202210 min

11 -- Its All About People

Rodney Blaukat and Mark "Friedo" Friedman point out that we are all in "the people business".

Jul 14, 202211 min

10 -- It's a Cozy Dog

Sometimes it's all about packaging. Sometimes it's all about a name. But in the end facts are facts and the truth comes out.

Jul 12, 202210 min

9 -- Skipping Church

Rodney and Friedo ask the question...What if the Minister skipped Church on Sunday? As believers we need to make the commitment to attend Church and take that commitment very seriously.

Jul 10, 202211 min

7 -- I Got My Wish

What are you wishes? Are they realistic? How do you know you've gotten your wish? Friedo and Rodney tackle these questions and more.

Jul 05, 202216 min

6 -- Sunday Special -- Getting to Church On Time

It happens every Sunday morning at just about every church around the nation. People with good intentions walking into church services long after the service has started. Friedo and Rodney each have their own solutions to this issue. Maybe you do as well. We'd love to hear your solution. Leave us message at 214-250-1633 or send us your message at mark@friedonation.live

Jul 03, 20229 min

5 -- It's Just a Chicken Sandwich

We tend to complicate things in life. We blow things out of proportion. We make mountains out of mole hills. In this episode, Rodney and Friedo use the Chicken Sandwich to bring us back to reality.

Jun 30, 202214 min
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