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A podcast hosted by Elijah Dierx and Christian Mark, this podcast aims to shed light on dark topics like depression & mental health. Although this is a heavy topic, we want to offer conversations that are light-hearted as well. We will often bring in guests to share their own stories as well as shar…

Elijah and Christian


    • Jul 10, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 37m AVG DURATION
    • 19 EPISODES


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    Season 3 Episode 2 - So it's been a while...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 83:11


    Christian and Elijah have both had major things happen in their lives recently and they are here to discuss them this episode. Hope you enjoy!

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Back from the Hiatus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 86:39


    Elijah and Christian are back after nearly 3 months of not recording! Woohoo! The Guys catch us up on what they have been doing the past 3 months as well as discussing the best music and films of 2019. Hoping to get back on our usual 2 week posting schedule! Thanks for you patience and support! Christian's Top 10 Albums of 2019 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1XROFMDWlZlm8ZML3k0h7f?si=m5AXOcEbR4mCBBVylxyTqQ Elijah's Top 10 Albums of 2019 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fr69b2d6IkeXZyznYaws0?si=nEHBvsFmS9K0pIW3xJsssg Christian's Top 19 Songs of 2019 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0n1jkKcIqcRUOpvt40zImB?si=eKXjgt6ERgm2wwT-cBKUbQ Elijah's Top 19 of 2019 - Secular https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1e8LgeytcDvJh59hmWcVcS?si=bXB0GTGwQyyy6ndKyEDBAA Elijah's Top 19 of 2019 - Christian https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7vF1zQTFNZn9haLYYcfvlc?si=g7kwhBd1Q1WgkF2NdfHTYw

    Season 2 Episode 4 - We're Sad Clowns

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 77:30


    In this episode the boys have no guest to speak of, so they follow their regular outline, plus they discuss what Elijah's Halloween (Reformation Day) costume will be. They also talk heavily about the new 2019 Joker film! Spoilers at 39:00!

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Well Daggum!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2019 81:21


    On this episode of the podcast, Christian and Elijah talk with previous season 1 guest Eli about his summer and potential future plans. Lots of good conversation and lots of laughter in this episode! Thanks for letting us Empathize with you!

    Season 2 Episode 2 - What the Church won't talk about

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 138:40


    In this episode of Empathized, Elijah's good friend and old coworker JB comes on the podcast to discuss his life and battles with depression. We also discuss some heavier topics that a majority of the church has failed to discuss that has caused major issues for many Christians. Throughout the episode laughs are had and fellowship is done!

    Season 2 Pilot

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 88:32


    We are back (with a one day delay)! We talk about the future of the pod, our views on how long someone should stay in ministry before they retire, as well as what we believe we are called to do in life. I hope you are excited for us to be back; because we're excited! Also, in this season Elijah has sworn to become a Taylor Swift fan and will be going to see Taylor in the Cats movie coming out! P.S. He has a Cats costume he plans on wearing opening night!

    Episode 13 Keep Forgiving - Season Finale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 120:52


    Well, what a ride this has been. 1 Season and 13 Episodes! Thank you all for your support of the podcast! We hope you will continue to enjoy the show as we move forward into season 2 soon. We had an old guest join us again and it was a great time of talking and recording. It also was a really heavy episode as we talk about helping others who want to kill themselves and other dark topics. In the end though, we kept the episode light while also keeping it informative. Thanks again for all the support! If you wanna follow us on Social Media, you can follow us on IG @empathized.podcast You can also email us at: empathized.podcast@gmail.com Thank you for letting us Empathize with you!

    Episode 12 Father of Selfies and Hipsters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 103:06


    In this Episode we have our good Seminary friend Mark on the podcast. We also have a couple of random guests join us for an intense hilarious game of The Question Game. 

    Episode 11 DL Means "on the Down low"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 99:27


    We are back! This time we are hearing all about the life of Josh (our newest guest) and what his mystery business is about. Also, we play a legendary round of the question game at the end.

    Episode 10 Dreamsicle Dierx Has Some Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2019 116:06


    This episode will focus on the most random things Elijah could have come up with ;) Also we have new mics! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSIss8RT2LIV6wC4c6ung4w Hey Check out this link! Context is everything, Elijah will give you a gift if you watch those videos!

    Episode 9 Textbook Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 120:58


    BONUS EPISODE! My childhood BFF shows up and tells us all about his life and how he has handled school struggles.

    Episode 8 Guest Starring Kenzie and Eli

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2019 86:35


    In this episode Elijah and I speak with Eli about all things regarding his life, soon to be engagement, and the topic of forgiveness! *Also country music is trash*

    Episode 7 #RealTalk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2019 119:30


    Warning ahead of time, Elijah and I agreed that this one is pretty heavy so just know that ahead of time. We tried to keep it fun and joy filled in the midst of keeping it real. We talk about the local church and why people are leaving it. P.S. There is a hint of Easter and Christmas flavor to this one :D

    Episode 6 Revenge of the 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 73:15


    Elijah and I are back again! This time we talk about what it means to be "called" to something. As well as check in on life and how things have gone in the past two weeks! We hope you enjoy!

    Daneland...the story of Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 102:36


    In this historic episode of Empathized, we have a first guest...the amazing Wes! We discuss what Toxicity is and how to handle it. We also have our amazing guest talk about their life and what they have gone through.

    This one is for you, Wes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 87:55


    Today we check up and discuss our week and life. We also have a guest with us but then he got attacked by a ghost that made him sleepy. RIPWes

    Dabs while sneezing (Episode three)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 92:51


    Episode three checks in with Chris and Elijah in regarding mental health, ways to cope, things that have kept us going, and making Elijah love Taylor Swift (cause yeah). *We did not name it solely episode three because some guy made fun of how we name episodes*

    Re-Intro Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 128:04


    Elijah & Chris are back again! This time we are shooting the breeze and talking about some of our favorite things in entertainment and least favorite things in entertainment. Our last attempt experienced the rapture :D *Elijah loves Star Wars Attack of the Clones*

    Empathized Pilot Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2019 50:24


    In this episode Elijah and Chris talk about their story of dealing with mental illness. This episode is to help you get to know the hosts and their story and hopefully to add some much needed laughter to these subjects. *Also we talk about our fav movies and Elijah wanted to add that his honorable mention for his fav movies would have to be a tie between Star Wars Force Awakens or The Last Jedi.*

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