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In this episode, James shares some of his thoughts about clear communication. What are your thoughts? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

No Excuses?  Really?  Man, this society is brutal and leaves a very small margin for error.  Thus, so many get left behind due to lack of exposure and under exposure. Is that really fair?  In this video, James reflects on many of the past experiences that has made him the man he has become.  Although he has made his share of mistakes,  he has managed to use those mistakes as learning tools and is sharing them, hoping that someone might learn from his experience and avoid having to deal with unnecessary pitfalls.     #OnThePathToBetter  #TheIntellectualStewWithJamesKirklin    www.theintellectualstew.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

The title of this episode of The Intellectual Stew is the 3G"s (Gratuity, Grace, and Grief) In this segment, Chilton Blunt of The Paradise Funeral Home in Pine Bluff, AR tells is what to and what not to say to those who are grieving. #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter  #Grief #TheMindMassager #JamesKirklinII #AshG #LadyKaren Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

James and special guest, Jay Edwards discuss the rigors of raising children against the odds, among other situations.    #OnThePathToBetter  To get merchandise, go to:  https://www.theintellectualstew.com/ Disclaimer: This show was cut slightly due to a power surge    #OnThePathToBetter  #TheIntellectualStewWithJamesKirklin  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

This was the very first episode of The Intellectual Stew. My sidekick, Kennedy assisted me with informing the audience about what the ¨stew¨ will consist of. Join the conversation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Showtime tonight at 9 PM EST. The Monday Night Live Crew and I will discuss these topics,  along with various others. Our special guest was Dylan Winston. Dylan has worked in the service industry for over 30 years. In this episode, he shares his perspective about gratuity. Do all servers deserve to be tipped? Is there ever a time that servers don't deserve to be tipped? What do you think? Part 2 is the section on Grace We would like to thank John Wilson, pastor of YHWH Ministries of Austell, GA for sharing in this segment on Grace. He is one of the most gracious and giving people that I know. Ash G asked the audience a very thought provoking question and we talked about chivalry. Does it still exist? Part 3 of the 3G (Gratuity, Grace, Grief) conversation is the section on Grief We would like to thank Brother Chilton Blunt, funeral director at Paradise Funeral Home in Pine Bluff for sharing in this segment on Grief. They handled the arrangements for my mother's homegoing celebration. In this segment, he shares four things NOT to do when dealing with those who are grieving. #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MarchMadness #MondayNightLive #MindMassager --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Why can't two people be happy in their relationship without having to be affected by outside entities? And why aren't people in people in relationships viewed as being off limits?  Join The Intellectual Stew Monday night as we discuss these questions and others.    #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive  #BackStabbers #OnThePathToBetter  #reelsinstagram #reels --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

"Age Ain't Nothing but a Number?" Older men with younger women.  Older women with younger men. Is this the new trend?  What age difference is accepted?  We'll discuss these questions and others on Monday night's show. Join Ashley G , Lady Karen, Uncle Jimmy, and yours truly as we discuss these questions and others. #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #AgeAintNothingButANumber #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram #reels https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

This is part 2 of the 3G (Gratuity, Grace, Grief), the section on Grace We would like to thank John Wilson, pastor of YHWH Ministries of Austell, GA for  sharing in this segment on Grace. He is one of the most gracious and giving people that I know.  Ash G asked the audience a very thought provoking question and we talked about chivalry.  Does it still exist? #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MarchMadness #MondayNightLive #MindMassager --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Is cheating a learned behavior or an innate quality? Is emotional cheating the same as physical cheating? In this episode, the Monday Night Live crew, discuss a problem that most men shy away, the issue of infidelity. Ash G, Uncle Jimmy, and James discuss different dynamics of cheating and through transparency make an attempt to deter future generations from participating in this devious behavior pattern. Join the conversation to gain an understanding of how men think with regards to this issue. For more content, go to:  #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #WhyMenCheat  #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram #reels https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Showtime tonight at 9 PM EST. The Monday Night Live Crew and I will discuss these topics,  along with various others. Our special guest was Dylan Winston. Dylan has worked in the service industry for over 30 years. In this episode, he shares his perspective about gratuity.  Do all servers deserve to be tipped?  Is there ever a time that servers don't deserve to be tipped? What do you think? #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MarchMadness #MondayNightLive #MindMassager --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

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In this episode, I share a few things that are my mind: Privatized prisons Medicating children create a generation of those who need to self medicate. What does better look like on the path to better? #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #ThoughtTherapy  #TheMindMassager #PrivatizedPrisons  Ways to support the platform: Cash app: $TheIntellectualStew PayPal: JkirklinII@gmail.com Zelle: 6787325440 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode, I just share a few things that are on my mind The Oscars Jada and WIll  Toxic masculinity vs plain old Male aggression Do honorable women place themselves in positions where their honor needs to be defended? #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #TheOscars #WillAndJada #ToxicMasculinity #MondayNightLive To support this platform: Cash app: $TheIntellectualStew Paypal: JkirklinII@gmail.com Zelle: 6787325440 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Pastor Strick (Edwin Strickland will join the Monday Night Live Crew and myself as we continue to break down the barriers of communication between men and women. This week will explore the five love languages: 1. Acts of Service 2. Words of Affirmation 3. Sending and receiving gifts 4. Quality time 5. Touch. Would learning your partner's love language help you communicate better?  Let's explore this question and others on Monday night. #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MondayNightLive #MarchMadness #CanWeTalk To support this platform: Cash App: $TheIntellectualStew          Zelle: 6787325440                Paypal JKIRKLINII@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode of The Intellectual Stew, James and his audience discuss their parenting styles. Two of his children joined the show and gave him a report card on his parenting style.  IG: the_mind_massager TikTok: @jkII YouTube: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin Facebook: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin Cash app: $IntellectualStewJK2 Paypal: JKIRKLINII@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Everybody wants the perfect mate. Many of us sit back and imagine what we think the perfect person is for us. The one who we will think will be the ying to our yang, the cream in our coffee, the one who complements us perfectly. They have the perfect build. They are the most peaceful. They actually help you become the best version. Unfortunately, in many instances, this is a fairy tale. Yet, we have made lists, telling ourselves that the only we can be satisfied is if this person meets all of our requirements. Good luck!In this episode, Marc and I, along with Jackie and Malinda discuss whether we believe lists limit our options when it comes to dating. We also discuss different types of boundaries and whether they are concrete or elastic. Listen in and let us know what you think!Check out our live shows: Monday Night Live (Mondays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live) Tuesday F.L.O.W. (Tuesdays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live)

Join us for The Intellectual Stew on Monday Night, and let's see if we can break down some of the barriers of communication that exist in our our homes.  Many of the issues that are breaking up our homes could be resolved if we would just learn to communicate effectively. Pastor Terrence "Scottie" Long will join the Monday Night Live Crew and will share insight from a married perspective. Join us at 9 PM EST/8 PM EST on YouTube and Facebook #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #reels #ClearCommunication #CanWeTalk --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

The MNL Crew and I were supposed to talk about one thing, but we ended up talking about something else. We discussed the perils of motherhood and how some have become toxic in the behavior patterns. Some raise their sons to be their husbands instead of their sons.  Listen to the conversation and let me know what you think?  #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBeBatter #ThatBoyIsNOTYourSon  #HighGasPrices #MondayNightLive  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode, Chris Tinsman and I explain to the listeners how to apply insurance to their lives. We explain what temporary insurance (term life) and when it should be applied.  We explain what permanent insurance (whole and IUL) is and how it should be applied  We explain what living benefits are. You don't have to pass away for your insurance policy to pay.  Listen in and get informed.  If you need life insurance, reach out to me at 470-418-1446 or https://www.facebook.com/James-Kirklin-Protects-Families-110575314754374 If you would like to support this platform: $TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Lady Z and Rodney stopped by The Stew to share 33 yrs of wisdom with the audience.  They admit that in their 33 yrs of marriage, they have not always gotten it right. They have experienced growing pains, they just made it a point to grow together. They even divorced  and reconnected. Talk about reconciliation!  With so many marriages ending in divorced and so  many platforms targeting single people and giving advice, I thought we should listen to a current success story. Listen in as they share their story on The Intellectual Stew Listen to live shows: Monday Night Live (Mondays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live) Tuesday F.L.O.W. (Tuesdays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode, The Monday Night Live Crew and I will continue the discussion that we started on last week, Stuck in the Friend Zone 2, along with other various topics and scenarios. Feel free to join in the conversation Follow us at YouTube- The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin IG- @the_mind_massager Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin You can support this platform at: $TheIntellectualStew  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Ms. Kimberly Eason will be joining The Intellectual Stew on Monday Night. She will be discussing how she has managed to remain Fit and Lit over the age of 40 while navigating the terrain of life as a single mother. We look forward to hearing her discuss some of her successes and her failures. Perhaps you can relate. Join the conversation... #TheIntellectualStewWithJamesKirklin #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MondayNightLive --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode of Tuesday F.L.O.W., we are introduced to two PKs (Preacher's kids), Pastor Stephen Thurston II (son of Pastor Stephen Thurston of Chicago, IL) and Pastor Kelon Duke (son of Elder/Pastor Kenneth Duke of Miami, FL). All too often, PKs have gotten a bad wrap. They have been called spoiled, entitled, and in many cases, have had unfair expectations placed upon them that they didn't deserve. People tend to forget that the calling was placed on their parents, not them, Yet, they have had to bare those burdens.  However, in this episode, our guests chronicle their experiences from calling, to preparation, to practical implementation. They reference their home life, their call to ministry, how it was important for them to develop their own identities, and how they were able to take what they learned and used that acquired knowledge to help their fathers further their ministries, along with their personal ministries. They also share there greatest successes and failures. We, at The Intellectual Stew also want to commend their fathers for the sacrifices they made for their families and ministries. Be blessed by the conversation. Listen to live shows: Monday Night Live (Mondays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live) Tuesday F.L.O.W. (Tuesdays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Join in, and let's talk about the friend zone. Is it real? Is it a good or bad thing? What if feelings change?  Can two friends move from the friend zone to the end zone? Let's answer these questions and others tonight on The Intellectual Stew #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Join us as we delve into some of the hot topics  that both unite and divide us. We won't always agree, but let's commit to having those difficult  conversations and open up some thought-provoking dialogue so that together...we can start the process of getting back together. We've thought about it. We've fought about it.  Now, let's talk about it on The Intellectual Stew In this episode, James and the crew (Marc, KiKi, and Ash G) discuss various topics including just how thing the line is between love and hate.  How thin is it to you? #OnThePathToBetter #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive Listen to live shows: Monday Night Live (Mondays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live) Tuesday F.L.O.W. (Tuesdays at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live) Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode, James interviews Jay Welsby. Welsby is the author of the three part book series, Changed. In the series, Welsby introduces the reader to Jacob Richardson, who is a 28 yr old married model, who suffers with satyriasis.  This is a term used to describe the male version of a nympho.  Who knew that the word nympho was gender specific? Although Jacob is married, he has slept with over 3,000 women. But at a certain point, his mind began to change. #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MondayNightLive #jaywelsby #changed --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

James and the Monday Night Live Crew (Marc, Nicole, and Coy London) discuss this issue and answer this question from the context of their experiences, which are various and diverse.  They also discuss why they believe Black men and women have such a hard time getting together. But not only do they highlight the issues, but they also offer what they believe to be solutions. The conversation got a little heated. One of the guests came on the show spitting facts, but the met him with a swift and strong response. LOL But at the end of the day, there are no right or wrong answers, only more questions. And we are going to try our very best to answer them from our perspectives. Join our live shows: Monday Night Live- Monday nights at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live On this show, we discuss all things related to relationships. Tuesday F.L.O.W - Tuesday nights at 9 PM EST on Facebook and YouTube Live On this show, we interview those that F.L.O.W. (Faith, Leadership, Organizations, Witness) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Mrs Chris Tinsman joined The Intellectual Stew today to talk about:  1. Why it's important to have life insurance   2. The different types of insurance (permanent and temporary)  3. What living benefits are (make sure your policy has them.            A. Insurance does not only have to pay in the event of death.   Be sure to contact me with all of your insurance needs at 470-418-1446.   https://www.facebook.com/James-Kirklin-Protects-Families-110575314754374  #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode, the host of The Intellectual Stew (James Kirklin II) switches seats and is interviewed by his audience regarding his experiences with rock bottom. JK will discuss what rock bottom looked like to him and how he rebounded from that dark place. Join the conversation Monday night at 9 PM EST on Facebook Live and YouTube #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #OnThePathToBetter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

I ran across a meme on Facebook that said toxic mothers are just as bad as absent fathers, but y'all aren't ready for that conversation. We decided to discuss it on The Intellectual Stew and we gained some interesting perspectives. We had the testimony of a brother, who was raised by a mother who had toxic trairs. We had another young lady come on and admit that she had toxic traits but has since recognized them and is trying to correct course.  Check it out --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

What does rock bottom look like to you? It could have been when you found yourself incarcerated? It might  have been after you made a bad investment and you had to file bankruptcy.  It could have been after the divorce when you found yourself all alone. Wherever your lowest place was, that represented your "rock bottom." How did it you handle it? Were you able to overcome?   Perhaps, you are dealing with rock bottom right now. If so, listen to see how my guests and I dealt with "rock bottom" and have rebounded. Feel free to join the conversation.    #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MondayNightLive #ReboundingFromRockBottom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

On this week's show, we dealt with a few topics. 1. Why marriage isn't a priority for some. 2. Unrealistic Expectations 3. Maybe Kevin Samuels was on to something. Check this video out and join us every Monday night at 9:00 p.m. as we discuss these types of topics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Join The Intellectual Stew on Monday Night at 9 PM EST as we talk about "The Universal Nature of Fathering." Fatherhood is not always confined to the biological. Men are called to be fathers in everything they do. The three gentlemen I have invited this week are fathers, but also share their parental values in different arenas on a daily basis. Reggie Swinton - Former NFL player,, Coach Reggie is a husband, father,  grandfather, and proprietor/ coach of the Arkansas Lions,  a youth football organization in Little Rock, AR. Several young men look up to him. C Ramónt Morris - is a biological father to two, but a spiritual father to many as the pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church of Brooklyn. Reggie Curry - has his own children,  but fathers so many as he fulfills his daily duties at the high school where he works as an administrator. You don't want to miss this conversation! #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #MondayNightLive #BlackMenParent Listen here: https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Brothers, if the chasms in our communities are going to be cured, we have to reconcile our sisters. Part of that process involves us taking responsibility for the damage that we have done. On this week´s episode, we will discuss what that damage looks like, and hopefully come up with a strategy to avoid repeating this cycle that has decimated our communities, leaving our men and women in what seems to be perpetual state of division. We have to figure out how to unite. Fellas, if we are going to undo the damage we've caused, we must: 1. Grow up 2. Accept responsibility 3. Hold other brothers accountable The next one is for the sisters 4. If we're trying to change, let us change. Tap in on the conversations on Monday nights at 9 pm est on: Facebook: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin YouTube: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Tragedy struck the city of Conyers 12 yrs ago when Nikki Whitehead, a mother of two daughters was found murdered in the bathtub of her boyfriend's home. Shockingly, time would later reveal that it was her daughters that were convicted her murder.   Ms. Yucca Harris, a personal friend continues to tell her story and keep her memory alive.    Join in and listen to her story.    #TheIntellectualStew  #OnThePathToBetter  #AuthorYuccaHarris  #NikkiWhiteheadStory --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Everything seems to be targeted towards keeping our men and women divided. And somewhere along the way became lured by subliminal suggestion. We have been programmed into believing that neither side needs the other. Debating over who's the prize? Advertising your deal breakers, instead of embracing the possibilities that might exist. We have  to change our mindsets- FOR REAL. Let's discuss some of the Hard Truths that that men AND women deal with and see if we can develop a better understanding of each other's hang ups and possibly move on towards better. #OnThePathToBetter --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Did you know that life insurance can be used to pay off debt early? Did you know that it could be used to supplement your retirement income? Did you know that life insurance can be used to create an infinite banking system for your children for as little as $50 a month? Chris Tinsman and I discuss the Retire Your Debt Program, the Million Dollar Baby, and the power of compound interest. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

On this week's episode of The Intellectual Stew, we're going to turn Monday Night Live into "The Escape Room." We're going to mix up the panel with men and women and are going to enter the Escape Room. We will escape the negative rhetoric, the preconceived notions, and all of the outside forces that seek to keep us divided and just talk. In The Escape Room, we promise that: 1. We will be active listeners. 2. We will listen to hear, not just listen to respond. 3. Respect other's opinion. 4. We won't be condescending. 5. Participate in point the finger itis. Imagine that-black men and black women having a productive conversation about relationships. I'm optimistic. So, let's do it. #OnThePathToBetter #IntellectuallStew #MondayNightLive #EscapeRoom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

MONDAY NIGHT LIVE ON A TUESDAY I'm excited about tonight's show about "Parenting through the lenses of four Black Fathers."  In this episode, we have come to debunk some of the myths that exist regarding Black men and their role in the home. Much has been said about the absence of Black male fathers.. Statistics highlight how single mothers lead the majority of homes in our communities. In fact, from 1974 to 2015, the percentage of families with children headed by a single mother nearly doubled—from 14.6 percent to 25.2 percent—while the percentage of families headed by a single father quadrupled from 1.4 percent to 8.3 percent.. Our special guests are fathers who continue to play a intricate part in their children's lives despite their busy schedules and against popular opinion. Tune in to hear their stories. C Ramónt Morris- He's a father. He's an academician. He's a nationally known revivalist. He's also the Pastor of the Bethel Baptist Church of Brooklyn Reggie Curry - He's a father.  He's an athletic director in the Atlanta Public School System Dr. Kevin D. Flythe - He's a father.  He is the owner of and a chiropractor at Bodyworks Chiropractic Services in Marietta, GA. They all have their individual success stories and we look forward to hearing them tonight on The Intellectual Stew at 9 PM EST. TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #BlackFathers #ParentingIsAVerb #Partner #OnThePathToBetter Listen here: https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

On this episode, we continued the series, Show Us How To Date You. The all male panel answered questions from the ladies as well as shared some of their insight and concerns. We went a little younger with this panel, adding Jalen Curry (21), a Senior at Morehouse College, and George Dorsey (23), Rashad Hunt (35), and Marc Cormier.  Listen to our live shows on Facebook and YouTube on Monday nights at 9 PM EST --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

For the last three weeks,  we have  had all female panels and they have been answering questions and providing insight, telling men how to date them. This week, we will have an all male panel and we will be addressing the ladies' concerns. Ladies, what are your concerns? Join the conversation Monday night on The Intellectual Stew #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #ShowUsHowToDateYou #BlackMen #BlackLove --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

"Don't waste my time. I am dating with a purpose." These are the sentiments of a lot of women today. The pressures of raising children, maintaining a career. taking care of their household, along with the unexpected challenges that come day to day, it becomes hard to date. Let alone, date multiple, hoping the right one will reveal himself. Therefore, a lot of women choose not to date. And if they do, they have to do it with a purpose. Brandi Nicole Tate, personal trainer, online coach, and influencer will be our special guest. She will discuss the struggles of managing her day to days, raising a son, building a business, while trying to date. It makes one wonder if its really even worth it. #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #DatingWithAPurpose To watch the video of this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXm86Z3MvmY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this episode of Tuesday Flow, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bishop Charles E. Williams, a native of Cleveland, MS and retired pastor of the Covenant of ZIon Church in Little Rock, AR. Bishop Williams has pastored for the entirety of his ministry and has served as a spiritual father to many preachers across the country. In this interview, he chronicles some of the highlights of his ministry, as well as some of the lows. He shares his greatest accomplishments as well as his greatest regrets. Listen for yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

This is part 2 of a hard conversation that we started last week that was so necessary. We have to fix the rifts in relationships in our community- ALL OF THEM! Who would have imagined that parents could be jealous of their own children? More specifically, how can a mother be jealous of her own daughter?  Apparently,  it happens and we're going to discuss it on The Intellectual Stew Monday night at 10 PM EST. Thank you Ash G, Lady Karen Hayes, and Faye Bryant for contributing to the conversation. Watch here: #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #LadiesNight #RestoringRelationships #OnThePathToBetter #SistersHaveTheKey https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

In this segment, we will continue the conversation where women show/tell men how to date them. An all female panel, representing several different generations share their likes, concerns, idiosyncrasies, pet peeves, and etc. We invite the fellas to listen and learn, but remember, our turn is coming soon.  #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Chris Tinsman talks with us about how to use life insurance to eliminate debt faster. In this episode, she answers several questions: What are some of the biggest advantages of this program? Who can it help? How do I get started? What kind of debt does this program eliminate? What is the cost? If you are interested in inquiring about the program, reach out to me at: https://calendly.com/james-protects-families-/30min?fbclid=IwAR3s5qccFi7XwJDiB74nb4zNM939PYnjKCZnEoaubXnGd896wmzfAxLcxeA&month=2022-05 #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

This will be a hard conversation, but it is one that is so necessary. We have to fix the rifts in relationships in our community- ALL OF THEM! Who would have imagined that parents could be jealous of their own children? More specifically, how can a mother be jealous of her own daughter?  Apparently,  it happens and we're going to discuss it on The Intellectual Stew Monday night at 10 PM EST. Thank you Ash G, Lady Karen Hayes, and Faye Bryant for contributing to the conversation. Watch here: #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #LadiesNight #RestoringRelationships #OnThePathToBetter #SistersHaveTheKey https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Rodney Young and Rev Eric Crowder-Jones will be our special guests. They are pastors who don't mind, emulating the acts of Jesus and showing people their wounds. They admit that they have made mistakes. But, they have learned from, grown through, and acknowledged that God brought them out of their troubles and delivered Listen to their powerful testimonies as they discuss how they "Rebounded from Rock Bottom." Join the conversation #TheIntellectualStew #OnThePathToBetter #TuesdayFlow #ReboundingFromRockBottom --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

If we are the average of the top 5 people we hang around, how do we raise our average. Tre and Kennedy join me as we discuss how to do this.  Join the conversation... #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive #DealingWithDisappointment #TreKirklin #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram  #reels https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/ YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support

Tre and Kennedy join the conversation and share about how they have dealt with disappointment in their young lives. They have both faced and overcame their share of adversity.     All of us go through trials and difficulties,  the challenge is overcoming them. And trust me, you can. #TheIntellectualStew #MondayNightLive  #DealingWithDisappointment #TreKirklin  #OnThePathToBetter #reelsinstagram  #reels   https://www.facebook.com/james.kirklin  https://www.facebook.com/TheIntellectualStewwithJamesKirklin/  YouTube channel: The Intellectual Stew with James Kirklin --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/james-kirklin-ii/support