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The Adam Paradox

I am Adam, I am also an atheist, I received my masters in Psychology, I am a Behavioral Therapist and Life Coach. This podcast has been my version of breaking the fourth wall, you are now part of a new reality, a paradox. Join me on a journey to learn new things, to seek out new life and new civilizations, (ok I took that from Star Trek). This is The Adam Paradox.

Episodes

"Quietly Quitting" The newest term hitting America, A reddit story

The newest term to hit America due to a tiktok trend in july of 2022, "Quiet Quitting"  If you don't go above and beyond at your job, then you're a "Quiet Quitter".  if you do what is required at your job, you might be a "Quiet Quitter".  If you perform just enough not to be fired, you might be a "Quiet Quitter".   Is it wrong not to go above and beyond at work?  Just doing the job requirements and only working hours in trade of money?  Should you be shamed for work...

Aug 24, 202257 minSeason 2Ep. 4

An Uber Driver tried to kidnap me and He won't take photos of My Little Pony on Vacation A Reddit Story EP3

Todays episode discusses a eerie uber driver who went off course and refused to show the passenger the gps.  In part 2 we hear about a pony in Ireland and boy refusing to take pictures of it. It's a interesting day for the Reddit feed that surpassed my defenses and stacked kindly in my inbox.  Tell me what you think, send a recording or tweet me at 1adamparadox.  Continue to the discussion and lets see what we can learn. Please like share subscribe, tell a friend, listen to the ad...

Jul 29, 202248 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Leaving Religion a Reddit Story

Welcome back to another episode of the Adam Paradox Podcast. These are solely my opinions and not to be taken as professional advice. Although conversations or topics are real, they don't replace seeking professional help by a licensed physician. I hope you will enjoy this new series diving into various topics as I hope to produce one every week. Keep in mind, sometimes things come up, or I am just busy. Support the show by subscribing, liking and sharing, or contribute by adding to the discussi...

Jul 15, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 2

NEW SEASON : AITA EP1 "AITA for telling my niece why I kept a distance from her and her parents growing up?"

This is a new series for the adam paradox podcast I will be attempting to release weekly. Always looking for guests and additional feedback.  Let me know if you enjoy this series and would like to hear more.  The advice or opinions represented in this podcast are solely of the owner and does not replace professional advice nor represent professional opinion.  Seek professionals when dealing with mental health or real life issues.  

Jun 29, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Why I Left My Job in 2022

Work is great. No really it is.  I am grateful for the experiences and relationships I have made through my previous job.  Most employment, especially in a social related field can be very exhausting. Burnout happens very quickly and if you don't have supportive management, it's even worse.  In this episode I discuss why I left my previous employment and discuss some of the details which is personal to me. Sorry this is probably more of a downer episode.  I discuss more of my...

Apr 11, 202254 min

Current World Views and my Opinion

This is a bit of an unconventional podcast. I needed to vent and discuss some current issues. My hope is this will start some discussion, so please find me on social media or email or record your response here.  Thanks again for your support and just for listening. 

Jul 24, 202159 min

Guest Wally_podcast the podcast_

Wally and I met back in Highschool. We have been best friends ever since, brothers actually. This is a modest version of some of our conversations from Friday night hangouts. This time we talked about Star Wars_Mandolorian, Coca Cola, 2020, 2021, and many other topics. Oh he has a parody podcast which everyone should go over to his YouTube page and subscribe, so he will make an actual podcast! But go look at his videos they will make you laugh.

Mar 17, 20211 hr 16 min

Kids_Covid_Mental Health

Kids are the future. Covid is destroying our mental health. Politics, lately, can cause a lot of anxiety. The multi variable issue in our world today is causing a backlash of issues on our mental health and daily routine. It’s vital we get back to a point of normalcy. Suicide is up and mental health down. We don’t have to stay this way. Find a hobby an interest, start a book club. Things that may help engage with others. We’re all in this together, not the only one dealing with it.

Feb 12, 202151 min

Thanksgiving 1984 or 1948 Depending on how you look at it.

Thanksgiving is coming, but what's happening in the world???   Stupid Restrictions. Gov Newsom, Gov Kelly, Lightfoot, all are going fricking insane over gathering restrictions. 6 in 1 on home.  Well those of you with larger families gotta boot out your least favorite.  This is out of hand.  How do we get through this, stand up for what we believe in and what is truth, justice and the American Way.   This podcast use to be about God and becoming atheist, with some minor p...

Nov 14, 202035 minSeason 2Ep. 2

NEW EPISODE, Where have I been, What's going on in the world???

Hey Freaks and Geeks, I am back.  It has been a crazy year.  I explain it all in this podcast and will be getting things back up and running again.  This means I am back on the search for guests and resources for material.  Have anything you want me to look into, or talk about, or want to share your story, get ahold of me via Facebook and Twitter.   In this podcast I mention current politics. Shady business going on with the Biden's and whether Trump is a good candidate ...

Nov 06, 202025 minSeason 2Ep. 1

A look into Sy Garte

Sy Garte is biochemist and published more than 200 scientific publications in genetics, epidemiology, the environment and other areas. He has been a Professor of Public Health and Environmental Health Sciences at New York University, UMDNJ, and the University of Pittsburgh. “Part of my own faith is the belief that God’s truth is the only truth, and that we can grow in our understanding of that truth through scientific and theological work.” Science and God shouldn’t be treated as enemies. Instea...

Nov 23, 20191 hr 10 min

Is There Enough Evidence For Christ? An Interview With Adam Paradox

Adam Paradox and SJ Thomason discussed his experiences with psychology, behavioral therapy, and the military in a fun and friendly conversation. We also discussed our opposing views on atheism and Christianity and why he doesn't believe in Jesus anymore. We further chatted about the early Christian disciples, Constantine, Biblical prophecies of Jesus, Gamaliel, objective morality, William Lane Craig, Bart Ehrman, the authors of the Gospels and more!   Adam can be reached on Twitter @1A...

Nov 06, 20192 hr 39 min

Fears and Phobias, Short Halloween anti-Phobasized Podcast

Check out my Website for further resources Achluophobia - Fear of darkness Acrophobia - Fear of heights Aerophobia - Fear of flying Algophobia - Fear of pain Agoraphobia - Fear of open spaces or crowds Aichmophobia - Fear of needles or pointed objects Amaxophobia - Fear of riding in a car Androphobia - Fear of men Anginophobia - Fear of angina or choking Anthrophobia - Fear of flowers Anthropophobia - Fear of people or society Aphenphosmphobia - Fear of being touched Arachibutyrophobia - Fear of...

Oct 25, 201927 min

8 Questions Atheists Can't Plausibly Answer, SJ Thomason

Is SJ Thomason Business MGT Ph.D., Right? 8 Questions Atheists Cannot Plausibly Answer christian-apologist.com/2019/10/12/8-questions-atheists-cannot-plausibly-answer… I have YET to see a better explanation for the minimal facts surrounding Jesus' resurrection than #JESUS RESURRECTED.   #Christianity #TruthReigns https://christian-apologist.com/2019/10/12/8-questions-atheists-cannot-plausibly-answer/ https://christian-apologist.com/ 1. What explains our objective morality? 2. If an atheist’...

Oct 14, 20191 hr 12 min

Responding To New Testament Fellowship Mathis TX, Hobby Lobby Scandal

https://overviewbible.com/author-wrote-most-bible/ https://zondervanacademic.com/blog/who-was-paul-his-early-life-and-why-it-matters https://www.richardcarrier.info/archives/7643 Rothschild, C. K. (2012). Pisidian Antioch in Acts 13. Novum Testamentum, 54(4), 334–353. https://doi-org.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/10.1163/15685365-12341401 https://www.ligonier.org/learn/devotionals/the-preparation-of-paul/ https://jewishandchristianholyalliance.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/jesus-followed-old-testament-law-a...

Sep 30, 20191 hr 20 min

What an Ex-Penacostal says about their Religion/ The Area-51 Raid

“I sparked a movement while I was bored at 2 a.m,” Roberts told the L.A. Times. https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2019/09/yes-people-actually-showed-up-to-storm-area-51.html  In July 1947 a rancher by the name of Mac Brazel found strange metal strewn over his land in New Mexico . Brazel took this debris to the authorities in Roswell. The commanding officer at the time Colonel Blanchard was also intrigued and he ordered an investigation. After collecting the shrapnel and other evidence off of...

Sep 20, 20192 hr 36 min

Benny Hinn Confesses! Or was it for more Seeds? Pastors Misleading the Masses

(CNSNews.com) – A new analysis from Georgetown University that attempts to document the economic value of religion in U.S. society found that the faith sector is worth $1.2 trillion, more than the combined revenue of the top 10 technology companies in the country, including Apple, Amazon, and Google.The study, The Socioeconomic Contributions of Religion to American Society: An Empirical Analysis, makes three estimates of the quantitative economic value of faith to American society. The first est...

Sep 14, 20191 hr 3 min

Refuting J. Warner Wallace

Thank you to the person on twitter for submitting your request for me to discuss the points from another person, rather I'd really like to discuss your's not J. Warner Wallace, who is a gimmicky scammer. I do truly appreciate your request though and I gave my best rebuttal (rant) for what I could do with wingin'it at 11:pm at night. I look forward to your response and maybe hope to do an interview so there is another side of dialogue.  I wish you the best, I don't expect you to just believe...

Sep 06, 201939 min

Being an Atheist, Update from "You're an Atheist Now What"

This is an update about being an atheist 1 yr in total.  Thanks to all who submitted questions and comments and continued the discussion beyond the Podcast! It is truly an amazing experience to see more discussion come about on such a difficult topic. And thanks to all my supporters to whom I would feel lost without! How do you explain your atheism to friends and family? How do you explain it to children? Can you talk about it at work? Has it changed daily routines? If family or friends are...

Aug 30, 201943 min

A Theist Emailed Me, This Was My Response

Twitter: @1adamparadox Dawkins states that “religious faith … does not depend on rational justification” Richard Dawkins, The God Delusion (Bantam Press, 2006), page 31. https://www.bethinking.org/atheism/dawkins-delusions-faith-and-evidence 1. Horus (3100 B.C.) Horus was one of the many Egyptian Gods. He had 12 disciples. One was born of a virgin in a cave. Like Jesus, his birth was announced via a star. And three wise men showed up! He was baptized when he was 30 by Anup the Baptizer. He rose ...

Aug 25, 20191 hr 22 min

The Effects of Workplace Bullying and Relationships in the Workplace

Todays interview is with Jill (New Jersey) who speaks about her experience at touchtone, involving a manager and the effects caused by workplace bullying. You can find her blog at https://myyellowbrickroad0301.blogspot.com/ and her facebook at https://www.facebook.com/meepsmommy/. The WBI Definition of Workplace Bullying Workplace Bullying is repeated, health-harming mistreatment of one or more persons (the targets) by one or more perpetrators. It is abusive conduct that is : Threatening, humili...

Aug 14, 201957 min

Why Belief is Dangerous and Unneccesary

Belief is damaging, dangerous, and destructive. Learn why I say this and what should be in it's place.  How it affects our thoughts and thinking. Beliefs like evolution, or the age of the earth, bigfoot and lochness, what's real and what's not and why belief in these things do not make them real. 

Aug 01, 20191 hr 4 min

Hate Preachers and their Make America Straight Again (MASA) Agenda

There are preachers that are asking for the execution of the LGBTQ on a day memorializing the Pulse Night Club shooting and celebration of LGBTQ coming out and being accepted. They use the same Bible to justify their actions. I would say this is enough for concern and they should be taken seriously and put in jail for conspiracy to harm and terrorize others.  Yet nothing is being done due to the "freedom of religion" clause.  If it is not a positive impact onto another, it needs to be ...

Jun 13, 201949 min

Discussing Peter Kreeft and Mark Spence, God VS Atheism

Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., is a professor of philosophy at Boston College. He loves his five grandchildren, four children, one wife, one cat, and one God. His 75 books include: Handbook of Christian Apologetics Christianity for Modern Pagans, Fundamentals of the Faith Belief in God, according to atheists, is irrational, illogical, and dumb. Belief that the universe created itself is, they say, intelligent, rational, and based in science. This is simply false. Nothing can create itself. Everything has ...

Apr 29, 201955 min

Amazon Software Engineer Part 2

If you like these interviews and podcasts, be sure to follow and show your support. Check out part 1 of this interview for additional details. 

Apr 25, 20192 hr 38 min