The Paul Young Podcast

Understanding For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a chapter from Katie Skurja's book Paradox Found about the incarnationIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul recounts some stories from his travels so far this yearIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

**WARNING: The conversation in this episode is about addiction and sex**Encouragement For Us All - In this episode Paul finishes up his talk with his grandson Houston about porn addiction and lustIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

**WARNING: The conversation in this episode is about addiction and sex**Encouragement For Us All - In this episode Paul begins his talk with his grandson Houston about porn addiction and lust"A Pornographic Style of Relating" by Andrew Bauman: https://andrewjbauman.com/a-pornographic-style-of-relating/Intro Music by: Luke Dimond

Encouragement For Us All - In this episode Paul shares a song by his friend Steve Bell, reads some scriptures, and reads a homily about God being the Good ShepherdIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

**NOTE** There were a few technical difficulties that popped up throughout this episode, but they weren't so distracting that we felt the need to re-record the episode. Grief For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a piece by Bigg Schlink called, If You Ever Dated an Addict, and They Didn't Pull ThroughIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Insight For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a poem, Eternal Echoes by John O'Donohue, and delves back into the realm of future tripping with some advice from the NAVY SealsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Discernment For Us All - In this episode Paul reads Bradley Jersak's Spot Checking Resentment in Ten StepsLink to the Ten Steps: https://bradleyjersak124315.substack.com/p/spot-checking-resentment-in-10-stepsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Hope For Us All - In this episode Paul does more call and response from Crossroads ReflectionsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Discernment For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a couple poems by David Tensen and responds to a mother's query about her daughter, HannahIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Encouragement For Us All - In this episode Paul reads the Foreword that he wrote for John MacMurray's book Spiritual EvolutionIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Inspiration For Us All - In this episode Paul reads some mail, including a message from Kent Mattox and one from Big SchlinkIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Inspiration For Us All - In this episode Paul continues reading through Crossroads ReflectionsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Hope For Us All - In this episode Paul talks about Easter and reads a couple pieces from some friendsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul concludes the story from Ted Loder's book, Breathe Restlessness into MeIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul reads the first part of a story from Ted Loder's book, Breathe Restlessness into MeIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

**WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS CONCEPTS SURROUNDING THE THOUGHTS OF SUICIDEIf you or anyone you know are having thoughts about harming yourself or suicide, please call 988 for the Crisis Prevention Line or utilize the professional resources that are available to youHope For Us All - In this episode Paul talks about the difference between suicidal impulses and suicidal ideationsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Poetry For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a few poems from Jonathan Foster and David Tensen and teases the Writer's Retreat he and Jonathan are hosting in AugustLink for the Retreat: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kindling-a-writers-retreat-tickets-1983208812946Intro Music by: Luke Dimond

Love For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a few pieces about the state of the world and navigating the ups and downsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Understanding For Us All - In this episode Paul digs into the history of St. Patrick's Day and delves into the concept of the TrinityIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Grief For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a couple pieces from friends about the importance of grievingCharlie Peacock - Only One Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CG0hLXYOIYQIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Compassion For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a few pieces about the juxtaposition of what we are told it means to be a man and how tenderness and compassion play a large part in what it truly means to be a manIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For us All - In this episode Paul reads two poems from David Tensen (The Line and Whispers in Yell) and a piece from Katie SkurjaIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Love For Us All - In this episode Paul talks about the nature of children and addresses a question about the LGBTQ+ communityIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Connection For Us All - In this episode Paul answers an email question about whether we are already within the grace of God or if we have to earn itIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Hope For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a chapter from Brian Zahnd's book Sinners in the hands of a Loving God about what hell truly meansIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Grace For Us All - In this episode Paul talks about his stance on the death penalty and reads a piece from Joseph IngleIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Encouragement For Us All - In this episode Paul reads the call and response for January 11-22 from Crossroads ReflectionsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Healing For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a couple prayers from Ted Loder and walks through the 12 Step programIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Connection For Us All - In this episode Paul talks about his itinerary for 2026, gives an update on a family member with cancer, and reads a piece from a friend entitled, "River Time"Intro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For Us All - In this episode Paul concludes his conversation with Bradley Jersak talking about ways to bridge the divide between religions and also discussing what Bradley is learning latelyIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For Us All - In this episode Paul continues his conversation wiht Bradley Jersak while he talks about inter-faith communicationIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For Us All - In this episode Paul listens to Bradley talking about how to learn to hear the voice of GodIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For Us All - In this episode Paul continues his conversation with Bradley Jersak as Bradley talks about his experiences in the 12 step programIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For Us All - In this episode Paul listens to Bradley talk about the church for marginalized people he and his wife Eden were a part ofIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For Us All - In this episode Paul begins his conversation with Bradley Jersak with a story about Bradley's granddaughter visiting and then they talk about inclusion of all people in God's kingdomIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Connection For Us All - In this episode Paul runs down the events he already has planned for 2026 and reads and answers a couple emailsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Encouragement For Us All - In this episode Paul does a Call and Response with the first 11 days from his book Cross Roads ReflectionsIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Connection For Us All - In this episode Paul reads a few stories and poems that center around Christmas.Intro Music by: Luke Dimond

Humanity For Us All - In this episode Paul tells a story about a Christmas Eve miracle, talks about a rough December, and reads a poem from David TensenIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Connection For Us All - In this episode Paul reads two pieces on sharing, one from Susan and one from Ernie TaiIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Poetry For Us All - In this episode Paul reads poems from Jonathan Foster, David Tensen, and one of his grandchildrenIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul has Linda Yoder talk about how she came to her faithIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul talks to Linda Yoder who tells the story of how she ended up marrying her husband, WesIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Discernment For Us All - In this episode Paul responds to an email about why we refer to God as FatherIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Poetry For Us All - In this episode Paul reads two poems from Kerri Martens of Once Upon the InkVisit the website here: www.onceupontheink.caIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Hope For Us All - In this episode Paul reads an email that mentions his death row friends and talks about participating in life with others as opposed to deathIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Connection For Us All - In this episode Paul reads three more messages he has receivedIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul concludes his conversation with Jason Upton as he conveys the story of how he and his five-year-old son wrote a song togetherInto the Sky by Jason Upton used with permissionIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul continues his conversation with Jason Upton as he tells the story of reaching out to his biological mother"Home to Me" by Jason Upton used with permissionIntro Music by: Luke Dimond

Stories For Us All - In this episode Paul talks to singer/songwriter Jason Upton about what inspired him to write "Write Every Day Down""Write Every Day Down" used with permissionIntro Music by: Luke Dimond