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To Be Honest

by YEA Networks

In a world of fluff and phony there’s a desire for something authentic and rough—real conversation that doesn’t bow the knee to being politically correct. Listen as Cornelius Lindsey stirs some things up and with straight talk about religion, politics, relationships, food, parenting and much more. Here’s to some honest conversations centered around the topics important to YOU.

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Episodes

  1. What Is Wrong With Me?

    WARNING: This episode can be triggering! Cornelius welcomes Brittney King, a licensed professional therapist, to discuss his mental health journey. They talk about the stigma surrounding taking medication, Cornelius’ diagnosis from his psychiatrist, common misconceptions concerning therapy, how a...

  2. Retreat and Rest

    Listen as Cornelius answers questions and talks about the importance of taking quality time away to think and sabbath. He talks about the retreats he hosts and stresses the importance of men having a safe environment to courageously be themselves without ridicule and shame. Sponsors: Heritage...

  3. 2024 Election, Gaza and Sleeper Cells

    Listen as Cornelius and Jarid talk 2024 Presidential politics, the war between Israel and the Hamas, the possibility of sleeper cells, potential attacks, the immigration crisis, need for reform and so much more. Cornelius breaks down the differences in the political parties, his love for politics...

  4. "I Was Called a Liability"

    Cornelius and his friend, AD, sit down to discuss the pain of feeling disposable. After being called a "liability," Cornelius began to spiral mentally. Listen to the story and the aftermath. You're sure to hear something that's soul-stirring and relatable to your journey. Sponsors: Heritage...

  5. Slaying the Dragon - "BONUS EPISODE"

    Listen as Cornelius dives deep into his current mental health journey. He and Jarid discusses the journey of "Slaying the Dragon", which is metaphorical for conquering your demons. This exclusive authentic episode dives deeper into many of the topics Cornelius discussed on the last recording...

  6. Sorry to Disappoint You

    Listen as Cornelius talks about his journey towards healing and soul care. He discusses his regrets and challenges. This authentic and raw talk is sure to captivate your mind. Hopefully, you'll understand a little more about the Cornelius -- the host of To Be Honest! Sponsors: Heritage Finacial -...

  7. The Journey of Becoming: Introspection

    Cornelius continues his series on BECOMING. In this teaching, he shares the importance of introspection. He talks about the dangers of rumination and exposes some misconceptions about meditation. Listen to be encouraged.

  8. The Journey of Becoming: Unlearning

    Cornelius starts a series on the journey of becoming. He talks about his personal experience of freedom and shares important truths about the process. He starts the journey with a talk on the importance of unlearning.

  9. Open and Honest with Dee-1 & Cornelius Lindsey, Part 2

    Listen as Dee-1 and Cornelius have an authentic conversation about a range of topics from mental health, entrepreneurship, relationships, family and so much more. This is part 2.

  10. Open and Honest with Dee-1 & Cornelius Lindsey, Part 1

    Listen as Dee-1 and Cornelius have an authentic conversation about a range of topics from mental health, entrepreneurship, relationships, family and so much more. This is part 1.

  11. Finding the Courage to Start Again

    Listen as Cornelius chats with former pastor--Adrian Davis or AD--about church culture, disappointment, discouragement and lost courage. This episode shows how important it is to regain courage to start again after you've transitioned.

  12. Why You Need Life Insurance

    Listen as Cornelius invites Chris and Erika Cobb to discuss the importance of life insurance. Listen as they correct certain myths and discuss how they're using certain policies as money market accounts.

  13. What to Know Before Going Into Ministry

    Listen as Cornelius breaks down what it means to "go into ministry" and explains how important your personality is in the process. You want to hear this if you're considering some form of ministry in the future. - Soul Care Community (323) 405-9407 - Text “Give” to (833) 921-6961 To give, simply...

  14. Are We Headed in the Right Direction?

    Listen as Cornelius shares his heart on church culture and asks an important question about its direction. He also shares his thoughts on the mask mandate ending for air and ground travel. Listen to find out what he thinks.

  15. Is Soul Care Biblical?

    Cornelius answers the important question if soul care is biblical. Hear his response!

  16. Soul Care and Why It's So Important

    Cornelius breaks down the concept of soul care and explains why it's so important for everyone. Listen as he goes beyond the usual conversation on just being saved to understanding the importance of aligning the spirit, mind, and body.

  17. Reconciliation and Recovery

    Cornelius and Shareef sit down to discuss the process of reconciling and recovering from relationships that went sour with pastoral leaders. They discuss the importance of self-reflection and proper healing. They also share how they've personally healed from their respective situations.

  18. Part III: Competition and Attention

    Cornelius and Shareef sit down once again to talk about their experience with church culture. Today's episode highlights the competitiveness amongst the "sons and daughters" and the fight for the "father's attention." They go deep. It's worth the listen.

  19. My Experience with Mega Pastors, Part 2

    Last week Cornelius and Shareef sat down to talk about sonship, church culture, ministry, and some other hard-hitting topics. Listen to this second part of their story and hear about their struggles and triumphs.

  20. My Experience with Mega Pastors, Part 1

    Listen as Cornelius sits down with Shareef De La Cruz to discuss their experiences as sons to pastors. They dive deep into the discussion of fatherlessness, rejection, dishonor, feeling confused and so much more. This is an incredibly honest episode. Brace yourself for this entire series.

  21. America First

    We've lost civility and personal responsibility. Our desire to be the savior of the world doesn't help us at home. With our problems mounting around us, we must pause and answer this important question: "Who's going to help us in our darkest hour?"

  22. Depression, Pastoring & Relationships

    Listen as Cornelius sits down with Joshua Dillard to have an authentic conversation about depression, pastoring, relationships and so much more.

  23. Crack Pipes, Russia and 2022 Midterms

    Cornelius is back for season two of, To Be Honest! He starts it off with a bang talking with Stephen Ivey about the distribution of crack pipes to underserved communities, a potential war with Russia, and the 2022 midterms.

  24. Introducing: Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling

    Introducing Flip & Mozi’s Guide to How to be an Earthling, the intergalactic musical podcast that brings conservation into the conversation for kids and their grown-ups. From the creators of the #1 Kids and Family podcast, Wow in the World, in collaboration with Grammy-nominated, The Pop Ups…

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  25. Prepare for the New

    We've been stuck in the house, businesses have been shuttered and some lives haven't gotten back to normal. It's time that we create a new normal. It's time to embrace the new, and we will do that by preparing for what's to come. Listen as Cornelius motivates you to step out of fear and into faith.

  26. Why Are You SAD?

    Cornelius sits down to chat with licensed therapist, Brittany King, to discuss seasonal depressive disorder. They also discuss depression in depth. Listen to find out why you feel the way you feel and get tools for success.

  27. Change How You Tell the Story

    Cornelius talks about how the traumatic events in our life have shaped us and how we recall those stories. Listen as he encourages listeners to change how they tell their stories. Listen to learn why this is so important.

  28. Why Little Jimmy Hates Himself

    Cornelius shares one of his recent messages with you about self-love. He mentions an important reason why we fail to love ourselves, which hinders our ability to love others. He also talks about Little Jimmy. Listen to find out why.

  29. You Need to Rest

    Cornelius shares how his past life of ambition and hard work almost killed him. He talks about the importance of rest, and he shares the slingshot principle. Listen to find out what it is.

  30. Dehumanization and Economics

    We are at war with each other, and dehumanization is at the center of it. We are also riding a wave of inflation that doesn't seem to plateau any time soon. With so much going on in the world today, we need to take a step back and think about our way forward before we crash and burn.

  31. Introducing: Who, When, Wow!

    Introducing... Who, When, Wow! A new Tinkercast original podcast from the creators of the #1 kids & family podcast, Wow in the World. Join host Rebecca Sheir on auditory journeys into the lives of history's unsung heroes and amazing humans who make us say "WOW!" This is just a preview of Who…

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  32. Marriage, Chocolate and Depression

    Cornelius sits down to answer you questions from his Instagram -- @thisiscornelius. You submitted the questions, and he answered them. Questions ranged from marriage/divorce, depression and...well...chocolate. Listen to find out if he answered your question.

  33. Q&A: Newsom, Election Integrity, Biden & Afghanistan

    Cornelius sits down to answer more of your questions this week. Listen in as he shares his thoughts on the recent recall election in California, shares his experience voting in California, the potential President Biden resigning and his thoughts on Afghanistan.

  34. Making Millions in the Porn Industry

    Cornelius sits down with once famed and accomplished porn star, Joshua Broome, to discuss his life in and out of the porn industry. This remarkable story highlights the powerful grace and mercy of God, dealing with shame, finding self and so much more.

  35. Tired of This Crap

    Cornelius is joined by Jarid and they’re taking about an episode of TBH being banned on YouTube. They talk about life and liberty. Listen in to find out why Cornelius was so bothered.

  36. Introducing: Suspect

    A big Halloween party at an apartment complex in Redmond, Washington. Themed rooms and costumed partygoers. But by the end of the party, one of the hosts is dead. The police look to the partiers as the prime suspects: was it the guy in the devil mask, the bank robber, the construction worker? As...

  37. Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Anti-Mandate

    It's possible to be pro-vaccine or pro-life but be anti-mandate. The objective of the game is to maintain the right of choice without government involvement. Listen as Cornelius explains his views in question and answer format.

  38. Afghanistan and Mandates

    Cornelius brings on his friend, Stephen Ivey, to discuss the Afghanistan withdrawal--what it means for the USA and the world abroad. They end their conversation with a talk on vaccines, mandates and liberties. Be sure to listen in to see which side you fall on.

  39. Introducing - Dr. Death Season 3: Miracle Man

    Paolo is a smart and handsome surgeon, renowned for his ability to perform surgeries that transform his patients’ lives. When television producer Benita covers him for a story, he’ll transform her life too, but not in the ways she expects. As Benita crosses professional lines to be with him, she...

  40. Holiness or Hell

    Listen as Cornelius and Jaird continue the conversation on the purity culture and the wo/man of God. This is a descriptive conversation that we're sure you'll enjoy. Be sure to listen in on why Cornelius was rebuked. Be sure to share and subscribe.

  41. This is How I Identify

    This is a full episode where Cornelius talks more about the purity culture and our progressive society. Jaird joins him about halfway through to discuss politics, mandates, vaccines and the Olympics. Listen in to find out how Cornelius identifies.

  42. Purity Culture & Bad Sex Life

    Cornelius does part three of his talk on purity culture, dating and marriage. He sits down and answers a few questions and comments. Listen to his response on someone who asked about a bad sex.

  43. Purity Culture, Dating, Marriage & Wo/Man of God

    Cornelius unloads again on the impact the purity culture had on dating and marriage. He talks in-depth about the influence of church culture and how it has affected many people in and out of the church.

  44. Did the Purity Culture Make Dating Difficult?

    Cornelius and Bear are back with an insane discussion about dating and relationships. They talk about the purity culture, discuss men being weak, feminism, church culture vs Christian culture and so much more. You have to check out this episode.

  45. Mean as Hell

    Why are we so mean? Listen as Cornelius and Bear discuss our lack of empathy and compassion as a people and many other things. You don't want to miss this!

  46. Black Culture, Masks, and Politics

    Take off that mask! Cornelius and Jarid sit down again to continue their discussion on black culture, fatherhood, wearing masks, conspiracy theories and current political stories. This is a crazy episode, so strap in tight and enjoy.

  47. Bonnets, Lenox Mall, and Vaccines

    Listen as Cornelius and "Bear" discuss a list of things from wearing bonnets in public, to almost drowning at Lake Lanier, to recent shootings at Lenox Mall, blood clots from vaccines, mask-wearing and so much more.

  48. You Got The Shot Yet?

    Jared join Cornelius this week and discusses all the current issues going down in America. Are you going to take the vaccine?

  49. Introducing: The Devil Within

    It’s a case that has haunted Jefferson Township, New Jersey, for more than 30 years. On a snowy January night, 14-year-old Tommy Sullivan did the unthinkable: he murdered his mother in cold blood, set fire to their house, and then took his own life. Out of the flames of this horrible tragedy,...

  50. Backbone and Ribs

    We all know the story of Adam & Eve, many often associate Eve with the rib, but very few people refer to Adam as the backbone. Listen as Cornelius and Chris Edwards discuss marriage, love, relationships and the reason why both the rib and backbones are vital for the body to function.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

In a world of fluff and phony there’s a desire for something authentic and rough—real conversation that doesn’t bow the knee to being politically correct. Listen as Cornelius Lindsey stirs some things up and with straight talk about religion, politics, relationships, food, parenting and much more. Here’s to some honest conversations centered around the topics important to YOU.

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