The Weekly Bark

In this Episode we had my friend and colleague, William Kamffer, back on the podcast to discuss his journey from being a preaching leader of his church to his eventual non-belief in God, and leaving the church all together. I also discuss my similar experience, but how in my end result I ended up back in church. We share two perspectives on the same topic, and I learned a lot from his point of view. The Weekly Bark is inspired by Ecclesiastes 9:4 where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

This week I am contemplating if this new notion that we are all Gods is true? What does that even mean anyway? The Weekly Bark is inspired by Ecclesiastes 9:4 where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

This episode I sit down with Eve Rose who is a relationship coach. We speak on a variety of subjects that include traveling, tarot reading, astrology, and how she ended up being a relationship coach. If you would like more information about what she does you can follow here on Facebook and Instagram @everose999. The Weekly Bark is inspired by Ecclesiastes 9:4 where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

The Weekly Bark is inspired by Ecclessiastes 9:4 where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

In this Episode we talk with Amanda from Amanda Quotidian Books. She is an avid reader who has read over 3000+ books and has chronicled that adventure on her BookTube Channel where she takes part in Youtube “book” community where she discusses her readings and gives honest reviews of the books she has read. Her channel has over 4000 subscribers and she is also followed by 900 people on GoodReads. She is currently on pace to read over 100 books a year and uses her social media accounts to detail those accomplishments by giving her thoughts and insights on the books she is currently reading, has read, wants to read, or why she will not read certain books. She is a wonderful fellow “cyborg” and it was my absolute pleasure to sit down and speak with her. If you would like to follow Amanda you can here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AmandaQuotidianBooks https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/7897151-amanda The Weekly Bark is inspired by Ecclesiastes 9:4 where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

In this Episode I have a conversation with Robert Kistner and explore how his family turned a personal tragedy into a way to give back to their local community through the Ryan Kistner Foundation. They raise money to give out scholarships to high school students and by trying to raise awareness to Ewing's Like Sarcoma. More information about their foundation and to donate go to: www.ryankistnerfoundation.com The Weekly Bark is inspired by Ecclesiastes 9:4. It has become my mission to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

What does Nest Mattresses and Bedding and Elephant Hard Seltzer have in common? Seizing an opportunity. I had the privilege this week to meet two of the men behind these companies and they had very similar stories. I also discuss some of the concepts from Malcolm Gladwell's book "Outliers" and what are some of the traits needed to get ahead in life. Thank you for stopping by. Please come and engage in the conversation below in the comment section and be sure to follow me on the various social media platforms: Instagram: @weekly_bark Twitter: @weekly_bark www.theweeklybark.com Thank you again for stopping by and welcome to the family. Take Care, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

This week's episode I am joined by my better half, Kara. We started to talk about friendships, but quickly side tracked into stories about weird people we came in contact with in high school, contemplated if we have gone too far with stranger danger, how about raising kids these days, and much more. The Weekly Bark is inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” (Ecclesiastes 9:4). So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

In episode 5 we explore the meditative experience of hanging out on the Colorado river and Lake Havasu. I read the poem by Langston Hughes "Negro Speaks of Rivers". I explore how water is a peaceful and restful place reminiscing about surfing, meditation and how perspectives can be changed. I also salute the hero of the week Chris Perez who gave one of his kidneys to a complete stranger to save this man from dialysis the rest of his life. The Weekly Bark is inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” (Ecclesiastes 9:4). So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

Here in Episode 4 I am trying to work out if kindness has really left the building or not, or if it has just gone under reported in 2022. I tell stories about why I no longer do current events projects as an assignment with my classes, but rather do "What's Right in the World Today" projects. I end this podcast talking about why I think that forgiveness is more important than an apology. The Weekly Bark is inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” (Ecclesiastes 9:4). So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

In this episode I sat down with William Kamffer. He immigrated to the United States in 1999 from South Africa at 15 years old. He made his way to California and earned his Master of Arts Degree in English from California State University, Long Beach where he ended up becoming a Lecturer. He now teaches high school English. In this episode we talk about every thing from immigrating to the US, Vegetarianism, how genius has changed over the years, and much more. The Weekly Bark is inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” (Ecclesiastes 9:4). So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

This week I sat down with my step daughter and talked about why after a year and a half of homeschool and then one semester of physical school, she opted to go back to homeschool. We also delved into the subjects of Friends, college, majors and not knowing what you want to do for the rest of your life. The Weekly Bark is inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” (Ecclesiastes 9:4). So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

The Weekly Bark is inspired by the book of Ecclesiastes where it states “Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!” (Ecclesiastes 9:4). So while I am alive I wish to spread positivity to the world and celebrate other people who are doing that as well. Thank you for stopping by and listening, please join us on our socials to engage in the conversation and become part of our online family. For more content and information follow us at: www.theweeklybark.com There I will have more content and links to our socials for exclusive content. If you wish to support the channel merchandise can be purchased here: https://my-store-c8c2eb.creator-spring.com Thank you again and we will see you again next week, Jesse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jesse-maust/support

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