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GrippingReality
by Myke & Mike
Myke and Mike deal with issues pertaining to emotional well being, hope, spirituality in current life dealings. We have written several books together, do training with any group all over the US from our work, "Why do people act that way?" Mostly Myke and Mike enjoy people, life and a long standing friendship in having people navigate life.
Episodes
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Gripping Reality Episode #063--What does it mean to be the church How come so many people are abused Part 7.
Narcissism! Myke and Mike take on a tough subject today as we explore how narcissism has crept into chrisitians' lives and church life. We examine what dynamics take place in a narcissistic climate that leads to spiritual abuse. We encouarge you to carefully think this one through with us as we...
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Gripping Reality Episode #061--What does it mean to be the church How come so many people are abused Part 6.
Part 6 Really? Well there seems to be a bit of interest about this discussion as Myke and Mike wrestle with the issue of power and spiritual abuse in the church and what can be done about it. We start with a bit of a question Myke poses if God is love (agapē) 1 John 4:8 AND God thus loved…
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Gripping Reality Episode #061--What does it mean to be the church How come so many people are abused Part 5.
We continue, how power in organizations work, particularly in the church in America for the common good. What is the common good, who gets to set what that really means for a group of people, how does it get there in the first place. Myke and Mike continue this important discussion today in Part…
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Gripping Reality Episode #06--What does it mean to be the church How come so many people are abused
Myke and Mike continue the discussion of spiritual abuse and power. We continued the discussion about the usage of need, should, ought and must and how that drives our thinking on a day to day basis. Hope you enjoy this discussion.Myke and Mike continue the discussion of spiritual abuse and…
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Gripping Reality Episode #059 What does it mean to be the church How come so many people are abused Part 3
Myke & Mike continue th conversation about power structures in the church and generally in life organizations. Can an organization run on anything other than "poweer" as the world and culture know it? Is there a difference between power and authority? What would happen if we eliminated the power...
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Gripping Reality Episode #058 What does it mean to be the church How come so many people are abused Part 2
So Myke and Mike are back at it again. This time probably stepping into it more than they should but oh well, when you have an audience of 6 people we figure we might as well go for it. The issue of power and abuse of power is as old as mankind. The question we are wrestling with has to do with...
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Gripping Reality Episode #057--What does it mean to be the church How come so many people are abused by it
Myke and Mike take off into the world of the church/religion. Yes, we are well aware that the polite don't talk about politics and religion over T-day dinner but since it isn't Thanksgiving we thought we'd be safe. Well we know that not to be true. So church abuse, or spiritual abuse seems to be…
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Gripping Reality Episode #055--Pick your Nos carefully!
Myke and Mike are off on their Part 2 of their series, this time we're not too sure how stable these two guys are in their thinking, Pick your Nos???? Any 3 year old can do that, oh, not NOSE but NoS, what? Give it a listen. We think it will help you live life just a little bit better today!
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Gripping Reality Episode #054--Know your Canaries!
Over the next 3 weeks, Myke and Mike will be sharing some practical tools for living life. Sometimes as we are busily running around we sense something is just "off" but we don't know how to figure it out. Today Myke and Mike are going to share ways to figure this "off-ness" out. Enjoy.
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Gripping Reality Episode #053--Anxiety Workshop
Once again Myke and Mike go off script to share with you some of the material we present. In this podcast Myke is sharing with you a recent workshop he did on Anxiety. The material he is using comes from "Why Do People Act That Way", our book (Myke wrote, I edited so you could understand it:} We...
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Myke and Mike are taking a little detour into some subjects that are near and dear to them. One of the areas that continues to confuse people is their understanding of how the bible and the concepts
Myke and Mike are taking a little detour into some subjects that are near and dear to them. One of the areas that continues to confuse people is their understanding of how the bible and the concepts that are taught to help people in their lives seem terribly confusing. So we decided to talk about…
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Gripping Reality Episode #051--Are you Anxious?
Myke and Mike continue to wake up from their summer slumber as they deal with the issue of anxiety. Do you struggle with anxiety or have people around you that struggle with being overly anxious about life? We like to suggest a very practical approach to dealing with being anxious. Enjoy!!Myke…
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Gripping Reality Episode #050--Where did all the Jesus Followers(Christians) Go?
We are back. Myke and I have taken a bit of a break but are now back to share with you how to grip reality. Life is changing rapidly in our country and we decided to take on some. of the current type issues. Hope you enjoy listening/watching. Our goal will be to produce a podcast each week…
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Gripping Reality Episode #049--Why Experiencing Revelation?
Myke and Mike take a little time to reflect why they got into this project. It is easy to understand the "why" from them as they explain the journey they have been on for the past 10 years for this project. We launch Tuesday, May 17, 18, 19 2022.
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Gripping Reality Episode #48--Let Revelation Speak for itself
Let's let Jesus speak for Himself too! Myke and Mike share their journey of how they came to the place of writing and producing "Experiencing Revelation" as a dramatic play to the elites in Ephesus. You'll want to hear this one. Our true launch date is Tuesday May 3rd. We are really looking…
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GrippingReality Episode #047--Who, what, even where in the world is Gog and Magog?! Russia, China, Ukraine?????? How about none of the above!
Myke and Mike continue their discussion of Experiencing Revelation tackling the issue of who or what or where is Gog and Magog in Revelation 20:7-10. And once again they take another turn in explaining their focus of Revelation deals with the revelation of who Jesus is so the world will find Him....
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Myke and Mike take you on a tour through some of the theaters in the region built for the elites of that time. This will help explain some our reasoning of why we believe John wrote this as a play re
Myke and Mike take you on a tour through some of the theaters in the region built for the elites of that time. This will help explain some our reasoning of why we believe John wrote this as a play revealing the person of Jesus Christ. Enjoy listening. More to come soon.
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Gripping Reality Episode #044--Welcome to Experiencing Revelation--The Project!
Myke and Mike share the "Why" of their 5th interpretation of the book of Revelation, an entirely new perspective. Rather than a document to be analyzed word by word, we are presenting that the apostle John wrote it as a theatrical drama, in an apocalyptic genre, to be performed on the immense...
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Gripping Reality Episode #043 A Wedding Like No Other!
Launched today! Due to circumstances beyond our control, the final layout files and the audio recordings of the professional performance are not completed yet… hopefully just a few more days. Parts 2 and 3 of the project area available below: the translation from Koiné Greek and the glossary of…
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Gripping Reality Episode #042--The Heart of Revelation Revealed
We are almost there!! Ever really wondered, "why was Revelation really written, when it seems so so confusing, dark and mysterious, thinking, whats the deal John, your first book was so clear." Well today we’re looking at Revelation 17:17. “God put it in their hearts to accomplish His purpose.”...
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Gripping Reality Episode #41--Done, Finished? I think I've heard that before!
Ever been desperately looking for something, like your car keys, then it dawns on you where you left them, you run to that place and "Eureka", you found them!! What a sweet feeling. “Eureka” means “I found it!” Myke and Mike examine one key word that changes how we understand the Revelation of...
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Gripping Reality Episode #40—Does God tell Jokes? Falling at the feet to Worship!
The great theological question, does God REALLY have a sense of humor? Plain old laughing-out-loud situations or illustrations to teach a serious point? Some versions of modern Christianity are so dead-pan serious about everything that what is in the Bible is always taken without an ounce of...
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Gripping Reality Episode #39--Ekkelsia, The Church???
Ok, this one might just make you want to really read the book/play we are calling “Experiencing Revelation” on February 1, 2022. Today Myke and Mike take on some more language issues that seem to be missed, possibly, in the interpretations. So before you start going, “no way” give us a listen…
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Gripping Reality Episode #038--Armageddon!!
Ok, here's a great way to end the year, or begin the next one, Armageddon!!! Just an easy, soft subject to relax with, actually maybe all that fear, hype of death, dying and destruction is just that, hype, not biblical but... you get the picture, sort of. Well Myke and Mike want to make the…
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Gripping Reality Episode #037-- Birth Of the Messiah
Well we have finally done it:) This one will get your motor running and hopefully your brain engaged in actually reading through Revelation in one sitting. Ever done it. We challenge you to take the time to read it, in it's entirety, in one sitting. Go for it! We believe, and quite frankly know,...
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Gripping Reality Episode—#036—“Please Come!"
The journey continues in "Experiencing Revelation"! Today Myke and Mike talk about the phrase, "Please Come". In our world it can be spoken in a variety of emphasis but in the context of Revelation it is connected to specific Greek words. We hope you will find this one fun and a challenge to keep...
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Gripping Reality Episode—#035—Dragon or Drakōn? Which one is it?
The Dragon is a huge character in Revelation, but is it really a dragon as we think of them. Fire breathing, flying, scaley, huge reptilian body, sharp claws, huge nasty needle like teeth and a nasty disposition. Once again Myke and Mike wander into an area shall we say that might have a bit of...
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Gripping Reality Episode #034—The Mystery? Is it really?
Words matter. Mystery is one of those words in Revelation. Myke and Mike unpack the translation or shall we say the non translation of this very important word in Revelation. Hope you enjoy it. As always we welcome your thoughts. February 1, 2022 the book will be out!
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Gripping Reality Episode—#033—666…Really?
666 is probably one of the best known numbers from the Bible out there. Yes, we have a very different take on what that number means or doesn’t mean. So before you totally write us off as nut cases, give it a listen with an open mind and see what you think. Let us now, in a loving friendly type…
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Gripping Reality Episode #032—Experiencing Revelation: John & Patmos
So what was John really doing on the island of Patmos? Myke and Mike continue the discussion of some very different possibilities of what John was actually doing during his time on Patmos. We invite you to think with us of the very real possibility that John was continuing his life long theme of...
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Gripping Reality Episode—#031—Experiencing Revelation: The Aside!
We are sharing a new way to look a the book of Revelation. There is a scene in Revelation 7:13-17 that really never made much sense unless you put it a theatrical form. Give it a listen and tell us what you think!!
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Gripping Reality Episode—#030—Experiencing Revelation: A New Perspective!
Myke and Mike are launching a new project February 1, 2022. We would like to invite you to join us in this discussion. Please feel free to share your thoughts as well as the podcast with your friends. Enjoy.
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Gripping Reality--Episode #029--Learn And Practice Self Permission
Liz, Myke and Mike take on the issue of giving yourself permission in life. This is a fascinating discussion that we hope will help you as you move through life. Enjoy your time viewing.
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Gripping Reality Episode—#028--Repairing Parenting Regrets
Liz, Myke and Mike continue their discussion for what it takes to parent in the COVD era. What happens when you mess up in your dealing with your kids. This is part 2 of the Emotional transitioning during COVID
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Gripping Reality Episode--#027— Kids’ emotions transitioning to a new norm during COVID pandemic!
Liz, Myke and Mike are back for a discussion that is pretty much plaguing us all, (no pun intended;) how do we transition back into some type if normalcy while still dealing with the current pandemic of COVID. How do we help our kids? Great discussion and ideas to help you navigate life. Enjoy,...
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Gripping Reality Episode--#026--Emotional Impacts Of Hybrid Work
We are back. Sorry for the long vacation. To all our 6 fans out there we hope you survived without us. We welcome Liz Hargreaves sharing with us on this podcast. Liz is lives in England so you will enjoy a change in fun and someone with great insights.
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Gripping Reality Episode #025--Is it possible for people in power not to groom?
Ok, this one is probably the most interesting podcast we have produced. The issue of grooming has become so distorted that it is destroying relationships at the same time it is a truly real phenomena that has life long effect. Join us in the lively discussion and tell us what you think.
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Gripping Reality #024--Critical Race Theory (CRT): What in the world is all the fuss about?
Myke and Mike into a current very very hot topic across our nation. CRT! What is it? Well, give it a listen and find out in a very different way in which you could possible approach the current issue. Tell us what you think!
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Gripping Reality Episode #023--Hate Crimes Who Will Fix This
Myke and Mike have joined forces with Liz Hargreaves from Astera Global Limited in developing a series of courses for mid management corporate leadership. We are excited about this project and thought you might enjoy our introductory discussion.
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Gripping Reality--Episode #022--The Living Community of Jesus: The commercial church is....
The commercial church is dying out, but it doesn't really matter! Once again, Myke and Mike step into it! You want to know what "it" is, you will have to listen. This is a beginning of a fascinating discussion which we are assured will lose half of our 12 listeners:) Please consider what we…
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Gripping Reality Episode #021--Bullying and the Column of Power
Myke and Mike take on the issue of bullying. In this podcast you will hear a new approach to the issue of bullying and where it comes from in relationships. They give some ways to deal with it and most importantly how to understand what is truly happening when one in a bullying relationship.
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Gripping Reality Episode #020--The Column of Power!
Ever wondered how power happens in relationships and organizations. Mike and Myke start podcasts on how does power work in our lives, or not work in our lives. This is a lively discussion regarding the power in our lives. Give it a listen, we believe you will find it informative and entertaining.
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Gripping Reality--Episode #019--Sex and the Church Part 2
If you thought the first one on Sex and Church was nuts, try this one. Actually Myke and Mike go much deeper in to the reality of what goes into some of our current views particularly the evangelical church. Let us know what you think.
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Gripping Reality Episode--#018 Sex and the Evangelical Church
Myke and Mike take on a tough issue that quite frankly very few people will even talk about in an open forum or even a closed one for that fact. Pornography, Gays, Transgender, same sex marriage, divorce and the likes. Myke and Mike talk about how you can begin to navigate some issues that are...
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Gripping Reality-Episode--#017-Victimhood Addiction: Part II Forgiveness
Myke and Mike continue with their discussion of Victimhood and what it is doing to you. They give real tools to move out of a victimhood life style. You will find this to be an intriguing discussion that will give you ways to move forward in your life.
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Gripping Reality—Eposide #016—Victimhood Addiction
This one you will want to view. Myke and Mike take on an issue that virtually no one wants to address. Victimhood. How some people live a life of being the victim to get their identity. It's worth you time. Give it a listen and tell us what you think
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GrippingReality Episode--#015 Chaos: Part 2 Chronic or Crisis and how to deal with it
The last episode Myke and Mike began the discussion of dealing with chaos in your life. Chaos which leads to stress, which leads to all kinds of difficulties. Today they further define two different types of chaos: Chronic & Crisis. Which one are you living in, and what are you going to about it.
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GrippingReality Episode--#014 Chaos in my life, what can I do about it?
Chaos!! Ever find yourself with your seemingly your life is out of control? Today, Myke and Mike lead you through some personal experiences of how they dealt and deal with chaos in life. We're not talking about I lost my car keys or my wallet but issues that are life changing. We will give you...
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Gripping Reality Episode--#013 Political Emotions: The Rift can be crossed.
We have been talking about "Healing the Rift". Today we are going to continue the discussion on Politics, Money and Religion, the 3 forbidden T-day discussion topics. Why is that? We seriously can't have a conversation regarding these 3 topics without it splitting the room. Myke and Mike dive…
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Gripping Reality Episode--#012 Healing the Rift! Figure it out! Part II
Myke and Mike continue the discussion of division vs diversity and why is there such a terrible rift between people in our country. We think you will enjoy this conversation as we tackle the tough stuff of living in our world of Why do People Act That Way, and What can I do about it?
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Myke and Mike deal with issues pertaining to emotional well being, hope, spirituality in current life dealings. We have written several books together, do training with any group all over the US from our work, "Why do people act that way?" Mostly Myke and Mike enjoy people, life and a long standing friendship in having people navigate life.
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Myke and Mike deal with issues pertaining to emotional well being, hope, spirituality in current life dealings. We have written several books together, do training with any group all over the US from our work, "Why do people act that way?" Mostly Myke and Mike enjoy people, life and a long standing...
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