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I am hoping listeners will enjoy my quirky life stories, as I try to find the guiding hand of Jesus Christ in my life and hopefully listeners can see the goodness of God in theirs. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisawkwardlife/support

Eric Adcock


    • May 14, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 126 EPISODES

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    The This Awkward Life podcast is simply amazing. From the moment I started listening, I was captivated by the raw and authentic storytelling that unfolds in each episode. It's a podcast that not only entertains but also nourishes the soul with its meaningful content. With every episode, I find myself growing spiritually and gaining a new perspective on life. It's like having a personal mentor guiding me through life's ups and downs.

    One of the best aspects of The This Awkward Life podcast is its ability to connect with listeners on a deep and personal level. The stories shared in each episode are relatable and thought-provoking, allowing you to reflect on your own life experiences. It's not just about hearing a good story; it's about finding meaning and inspiration within those stories. The host has a unique way of drawing you into the narrative, making you feel like you're right there experiencing it alongside them.

    Another highlight of this podcast is the incredible interviews featured throughout each season. These interviews offer valuable insights and wisdom from people who have overcome adversity or achieved great success in their lives. It's an opportunity to learn from others' experiences and apply those lessons to your own journey. The interview with Bro Simpson mentioned by another reviewer was particularly remarkable, leaving a lasting impact on listeners.

    While The This Awkward Life podcast has many strengths, it does have some areas that could be improved upon. One aspect that stands out is the occasional inconsistency in audio quality. There are times when the audio is crystal clear, but other times it can be muffled or distorted. While this doesn't detract significantly from the overall experience, it would enhance the listener's enjoyment if it were consistently high-quality.

    In conclusion, The This Awkward Life podcast is truly exceptional in its ability to touch both the spiritual and physical aspects of one's being. It offers real-life lessons wrapped in captivating storytelling that will leave you with a smirk on your face. Despite minor flaws in audio quality, this podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking personal growth and inspiration. I wholeheartedly recommend it to those in search of meaningful content that will leave a lasting impact.



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    Latest episodes from This Awkward Life

    The Original Old Deacons

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 5:19


    There was an original Old Deacon named Stephen. This story helped me. If we will just do what we are asked to do and do it with joy and excellence, God will honor it.

    Pressure is a Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2025 4:56


    Where there is no pressure we fail.

    Trophies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 4:57


    We can only live and enjoy other peoples trophies for so long.

    Cold Plunge

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 4:57


    One form of discipline doesn't always translate into other forms.

    AI has no sense of humor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 4:40


    All I wanted was AI to correct some grammar and it gives me a lecture.

    Lenses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 4:34


    The decisions we make sometimes form through the lenses we are looking through.

    2025! Lets go!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 5:18


    2025? Lets go! If you ever want to know what your life revolves around, hang a giant calendar on the wall and start marking off days that are non-negotiable. You will quickly reveal your top priorities.

    Find A Mother

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2024 5:34


    When I was growing up in the 1970s, it was common to instruct children to find a policeman if they were lost. Now, the advice we give children isn't to necessarily find a policeman but to find a mother. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Connect with me Facebook Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Things Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2024 4:16


    What a beautiful sunrise! Let me go grab my phone and I come back its gone. Remember things change quickly. Maybe I should have just enjoyed the moment. My Insta My Facebook --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Pattern

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 4:17


    What to be successful in living for God? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Trust Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 4:17


    We all have trust issues. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Thankful for the room

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 4:16


    God Has a Waiting room --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Three Seconds: The Robin Ventura Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 7:40


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    The problem with being first

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 7:38


    I learned last week that being first and moving quickly isn't always going to produce winning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Paul v. Barnabas: Beef Over John Mark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 9:10


    Thankfully we have this story that reminds us that even the greatest among us have flaws. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    When the Judge says.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 9:10


    I was selected for jury duty this year, not once but twice. I hated every minute of it. Heres what I learned. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Blink of an eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2024 3:10


    We all know life can change in a split second --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Default Setting

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 5:40


    Default settings are the standard or preset configuration, behavior, or setting of a device, software, or system before any changes or customizations are made. They are often recommended by the manufacturer or are what most users would typically choose. What are our default settings as humans? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Whats wrong With The World

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2024 6:59


    Whats wrong with the world? Many things. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Saying Hello Again/Isolation Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 6:59


    Hey ya'll! Its hard to say "goodbye" but even harder to say "Hello" again. But here I am! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Seven Foot Wide

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 5:10


    I recently met a young man who, at eighteen, is just now taking up the game of basketball. Even though he is seven feet tall, he isn't a natural by any stretch of the imagination. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    The Pop-Tart

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2024 6:35


    This idea come up talking with Tanner Hardy and Charles Mosher. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Risk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 6:24


    It is an insurance companies to take on risk. Which is another way of saying writing coverage. However there are certain times when a insurance company will not extend coverage. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Not so fast buster!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 8:04


    I came across a slow driver today. Two lane road, rural Mississippi, speed limit 55. I am not a fast driver but htis car was moving slower than me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Our Lives Are Streaming

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 13:01


    It's totally okay to unplug from social media for a while. If you run a business it's more difficult but it possible. Be safe because your life is streaming. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Tupelo Comic Con Be Authentic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 11:34


    Be authentic, present Jesus through yourself and let your faith flood this world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    What the world needs is a.....

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 12:09


    The 1970s were an exciting time to grow up in. I caught the tail end of one of the best eras to be alive in America. Vast changes in technology in the 1980s and 90s quickly robbed us. All the new gadgets were supposed to save us time, but we see where that has led us. There was a time when everything shut down. Stores, Television, and Radio stations all had a curfew. Media shut down, and in return, America typically went to bed. That one thing we desperately need is time to rest. What the world needs is a curfew. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Juggling Small Things

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 12:57


    Is it easier to carry one large item or several items of equal weight? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Being a Wild Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 9:09


    One of the most beloved children's books of all time is "Where the Wild Things Are" written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Its a masterpiece and nothing could improve on this but trying to copy his stlye lead to this podcast. I hope yall like it. Maurice Sendak The Book --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Placement of the Sun/Son

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2024 6:04


    Honour, like the shadow, follows those that flee from it, but flees from those that pursue it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Never Lose This Key

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 11:32


    If you are anything like me, well, then there are times when just being you frustrates you. Does that make sense? If it does, I think you will like this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Four Daily Wins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2024 10:58


    We need four daily wins—spiritual, Physical, Financial, and Mental. Just small wins in these four areas of life will produce tremendous results. I borrowed this from Rev. Joseph Abshire and @tonymmcgrath And you can always support This Awkward Life with Cashapp and Paypal $thisawkwardlife (cashapp) eric@thisawkwardlife.com (Paypal) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    The J. Halwig Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 64:44


    Sat down and talk with my buddy Jonathan Halwig. We talked about past struggles, present goals and future dreams. J. Halwig --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Fun Convo with Jaxon Adcock and Ethan "TheRealECamp" Camp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 50:53


    Enjoyed spending the afternoon talking with these fellas. Hope ya'll enjoy listening. Check out https://www.goyekids.com for great Sunday School resources Jaxon Adcock Ethan Camp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    More Thrash Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 4:37


    We ought to thrash the devil every time we win. But we don't. We are too lovely in the church these days. We must let him know every time we win and laugh and rub it in his face. As my little cousin Braxton Adcock said, "Winners Win!" --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Late Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2024 5:44


    I received a late gift in the mail. It arrived three days after Christmas. The sender was very upset that it didn't get there on time. As I opened the box, I thought about how great it was to get another present. And I told myself, " Late gifts are the best gifts.' --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    The Pros and Cons of Psalm 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2023 5:18


    The pros and cons of Psalm 23 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    You may be old but

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 7:27


    I bought a 1955 Bulova watch in a thrift store. I thought I was buying just something to look at because it didn't appear to work at first. But after a few days of wearing it and taking the time to adjust the time, it has kept just as reliable time as the others in my collection. The two age groups that enemy attacks the most is the young and old. The middle age folks are busy raising families, while the far ends have more time on their hands. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    I don't need you to be used

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 5:28


    We want to be used. Used in the sense of being appreciated by God or man. We want to leave our mark on this world. But what about the world to come? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Potential Details

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 6:05


    Two words that have been rolling around inside my brian. Potential and Details. Heres what I think they mean for me. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Life Is A Maze Ing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 5:49


    Thats right. Life is a maze ing. Ever been in a maze? I have and I do not enjoy them but God showed me a valuable lesson in one the other day. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    lesson from the attic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 7:46


    Happy birthday to my daddy on what would have been his 78th. I woke up and realized it was his birthday and to be honest, I am a little embarrassed that I didn't realize it. But this episode is dedicated to him as I used one of my favorite childhood memories of him. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Lo-Fi-Traveling-Staying Consistent

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2023 5:26


    Hey y'all recording this from the road. Audio isn't great at all but I love y'all. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Surface

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 5:52


    Surface matters. It will determine your speed and coordination. Whatever surface you're on will play a role in your success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    A Better Prayer Than "Pray For Israel"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2023 6:05


    The recent world stage events have showed me so many things but the one that stands out the most is, there is a better prayer than just "Pray For Israel." --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    But The Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2023 7:13


    Its been a long time since we have seen rain in my part of the world. Today it rained and our inside cat, Kit, decided he would escape for some fun. I also appreciate Sis. Cara Hall leaving a great voice mail. I added it to the end of this episode, its defiantly worth the listen. Thanks sis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Number 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 6:51


    80 Episodes down --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Good For Another Hundred Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 6:51


    “A society grows great when old men plant trees in whose shade they shall never sit.” — Greek Proverb --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Gains & Losses

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 6:16


    OUR DAYS ARE COMPILED OF LOSSES AND GAINS. And as in most things, we don't have a say on how the day plays out. But we do have a choice in choosing joy. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    Tactical Frog isn't A Fan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 7:08


    I wanted to try out my social media clout. Well, it didn't go as planed. So, back to the drawing board but it did teach me a lesson. Hopefully they will partner with me in the future. I admire their watches. The Frog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

    That live stream tho

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 6:29


    I got a chance to experience our church live stream and was pleased. LIVE STREAM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thisawkwardlife/support

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