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“The Bible, Smoked Meat & Football” – Troy Knight, Part 2

Listen in to part 2 of our interview with our good friend and Pastor, Troy Knight. Troy is the lead pastor at Generations Church in Southport NC and the owner/co-founder of the local barbecue restaurants, Southport Smokehouse and Leland Smokehouse. In these episodes, we cover a lot of ground. Topics covered include what it takes…

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“The Bible, Smoked Meat & Football” – Troy Knight, Part 1

Happy New Year from How I See It! To kick off 2023, we’re bringing you a 2-part interview with our good friend and Pastor, Troy Knight. Troy is the lead pastor at Generations Church in Southport NC and the owner/co-founder of the local barbecue restaurants, Southport Smokehouse and Leland Smokehouse. In these episodes, we cover…

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Money

On this episode of “How I See It,” we tackle the polarizing subject of money. We’ll be discussing the role money plays in our lives, how we think about it, and how it can affect our relationships, decision-making, spiritual health, etc. Mark and Justin will share some of their own personal experiences with money and…

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Jesus/Santa — A Special HISI Christmas Episode

Get ready for a heartwarming and festive conversation on this special Christmas episode of ‘How I See It’. We take a break from our regular schedule to share some of our favorite holiday memories and traditions and look into the joyful yet sometimes conflicting messages of the season. At the center of the celebrations are…

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The Kingdom

In this episode of “How I See It,” co-hosts Mark and Justin discuss the concept of the Kingdom of God and how it differs from the personal kingdoms we create for ourselves. They explore the idea that God’s Kingdom is a realm of God-centered service and purpose, and contrast it with the often selfish and…

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Parenting

Everyone loves being told how to raise their kids, right?! Of course not. In this episode, we explore the polarizing nature of parenting, discussing various beliefs, values, and approaches, and why they can sometimes lead to disagreement and debate. We also delve into the emotional and physical demands of parenting and how they can vary…

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Artificial Intelligence

Today we discuss the current state of AI (Artificial Intelligence), the science, theories, and philosophies around its future, and the potential dangers/concerns with the impending next “phase” of AI. Is it possible we can create a “computer” that is as smart or smarter than us in every way (e.g. human-level intelligence)? Many scientists, technologists, and…

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Depression

Today, the show gets a little more personal as Mark and Justin discuss the subject of Depression. Mark and Justin are no strangers to this subject. Justin’s familiarity is tied to his intermittent battle with it, while Mark encounters its effects near-daily through his therapy practice. Those who fight their mental health issues also have…

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Politics

Mark brings a surprise topic to the How I See It studio this morning: Politics! This topic can elicit deep feelings of anxiety, anger, fear, fight/flight, and it’s certainly at the top of the charts when it comes to polarization. We have an opportunity (some would say responsibility) to engage this important topic and to…

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MaryEllen Bunce, Part 2

Note: this is part 2. You may want to check out Part 1 if you haven’t yet. Enjoy part 2 of our interview with MaryEllen. She continues to describe the benefits of a natural plant-based diet, her enjoyment of cooking and teaching others to cook in this style, and her general appreciation for the plant-based…

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