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Cause and Creation - go listen!The long road to our creative collaborationGoing with your gutThe value of releaseJoseph Pearlan academy“I am one who” - as the characterThe Actor Genius MachineThe value of conversations and “workshopping”IMDB ProHonesty & Vulnerability and self-love & trustPlaying “at” the character vs playing THE characterHow Sara has the writers experiences in itThe 5 Love Languages- actions/touch/serviceWhat is the audience thinking?Off balance filmingMeeting people where they are at“You can doing better” feeling, accepting them as they are, not at the end of their journeyBig Screen screenings rockGreat collaborations are easy if you let them beHow to film big with small gear and crewand much, much more.

We follow up with Chris on the last episode where Paul clarified his faithDoes following Jesus abandoning people who don’t meet the clique/look/need for the moment?What is actual ministry vs the “show”What does it mean to actually follow Jesus, Christians?What does it mean to be a LEADER in a church/religion/spiritual movementWhere in the Bible does it say a priest/pastor is supposed to be a “celebrity?”How Do We Support People in Difficult Jobs? PoliceTeachersVeterans / solidersWhere are the support structures here for these peopleSocial Media “power of anonymity”The meaning of true loveWhat should we really lean on?Better Communications between people in relationships, especially emotional ones (starts at minute 35)It’s better when we are togethercommunicate. Collaborate, graduate. CO= togetherBe honest when a relationship is new, where do I see this going?,Where am I ok with it going? Am I ready for this?Leverage the nature of the relationship to make it more inclusive (mutual respect)Dealing with the child withinTangent- can anything be read to be sexy/soothing?-Sleep stories/sexy voices-The Tall Ship in Boston-The North End in Boston is amazing, especially when watching a soccer championshipActive listening“You haven’t heard me!”Engaging with their soulYou fully understand what is being said and why they said itSo you can constructively respondCollaboration results for allYou have to WANT & WILL to listen otherwise you never will actually hear them / decisiveness resultsAsk questions, learn about themNot projecting onto othersWe can’t read minds Aligning words and actions (starts at 1 hour in)Some people are good at one or the other but not necessarily bothMaintaining a healthy/positive masculine feminine energy balanceAcknowledging the differences between the sexes & energiesDean Lewis from Australia knows love songs!Apparently I look like Jason Stratham!A New COJE Group Restaurant is coming to Boston Seaport!Hot White PantsI can rock hot white pants, why don’t you?Confidence and the pressure on womenWhat was the actual most popular size for women in the eyes of men?Confidence is everythingLove yourself, you are a lot more special than you thinkYour physical posture can mentally affect youBONUS Sleep / Meditation Story from Paul at 1 hour 37 MinutesWe love you! Give use 5 star ratings please. Thank you for listening.

In this episode without Chris Paul talks about a number of subjects including clarifying faith versus religion, the problem with Hillsong, redemption, doing good onto others, what's wrong with Canada, communication, and much much more. As we discover what it means to be imperfectly human.- Religion vs faith- Hillsong- Doing good onto others- Canada- USA- EffectiveCommunication- Coach Corey Wayne & being centered - Apple’s Spatial Audio- COVID and Vaccinations- What will you do when you pee on the floor?

Cause and Creation podcast - go listen!We discuss our upcoming project and the script- written by a man. OopsWhat makes a strong female lead?Making a three dimensional person vs a tropeWhat makes a strong female character - is she just tough? Is vulnerability part of her strength?Why are writers sometimes lazy?What is basic human needs and instincts - Our upcoming filmWhat does being human really mean? Are we animals?Does art need to be feel good to be entertaining? NO!The Wrestler - SEE IT!“Blessed” - Janelle’s film she produced <—Be creatively fulfilled - it helps in all area of your lifeLiving your purposeFinding your true audienceHow do we change the perception of women in film, how do we not take the easy way outActors - don’t judge your characterWe can be better, smarter in the scripts that we write, the stories to make them not lazyEvery film doesn’t have to be Sharknado (sorry)What is a Bond girl?Lets connect the higher thinking with our animal basicnessHow do we celebrate (and write characters about) a fully fleshed out human being?Women run the world!Is there value in straight-up entertainment?How to we bridge being humans who want pretty things to being high thinking evolved beings in our art?Wow there’s a lot in this one! Just listen.

What is dating?Different kinds of LOVE as the Greeks said: Eros (romantic/sexual), Philia (brotherly/sisterly), Agape (unconditional, chosen)You need the right chemistry and patienceDon’t be a simp with your “love” - it is not love, it is sadFaith vs Good Works.. in datingBe honest with your intentions - with others and yourselfThe swim lanesNo game playingBe the gravity you want to attractDon’t ignore the red flagsHow do you date multiple peopleA relationship is still a relationBE bold!Dating vs building relationshipsAdding to your life, vs needing someoneDon’t throw pearls to swineDating should be fun!Coach Corey WayneIs there “building potential”?Figure your shit outTreat people as you want to be treated!Taking it easyIs talking about booze bad?Appreciating life/living/fellowship

Paul returns to discuss what it means to really live mindfully. The story of making love to a Hershey’s Miniature ChocolateWhen planning is needed and when it becomes too muchWhat it means to be mindfulHow we build a foundation to live on by truly living and experiencing life to the fullestWe are what we allow ourselves to liveMeditation techniquesRe-training your brainWhat it means to your life to be truly mindfulWe are here for you, contact us! We love you!

Paul and Chris are back talking about gut feelings… when to trust them, and when to really think.Nadezhda Vasilyevna Popova - Night Bombers WW2Trust Your Gut vs Listening to the Holy Spirit… they are related but differentIf we trust our gut, are we even thinking?Trusting your experience - jumping the chasm from feeling to factKnowing the limit of your knowledge - paranoia, anxiety, wishful thinkingWhat to do when you don’t know have knowledge but you still have a feeling - the gut checkGut feeling in relationshipsThe person who says nothing before or after the date“Who wounded you” - why are they so into you?Being valued and the outgrowth of thatYour gut is a counselorYour gut is not enough in and of itselfOur society is leaning towards feelings and not facts… bridge the gapEmbrace facts - they are your friends, and help them tune your gutTrue love is given without the need of receiptHillsong brief discussion part 2What exactly is faith??Beers of the week:Urban Lumberjack - Bolton LandingWachusett BlueberryWe are here for you, contact us! We love you!

The thin line between confidence and false pride/ego You are prepared, know what you are preparing for, and have a goal - correct mental state Ego is false confidence vs respect for the challenge/person/team/yourself Ego is lazy, not building the skill set, or doing the workForming a strong assurance in someone’s (your own) ability/valueHow do you obtain and truly live confidenceThe importance of humility in confidence, which allows you to see… pride focuses on yourself onlyExample: Dwayne Johnson - The Rock, Tom BradyUnderstand and diagnose reality - don’t lie to yourselfRun your race, don’t let them/others drive youUtilize energy and valuable input of others that have things value to learn, grow - build your foundation - it’s additive to your foundation, not innately foundationalTrue confidence brings peace despite adulation of others or hatersTrue confidence is peace in the journeyHaving confidence in the journey - it is beautiful and necessary, even if not always in our termsLeaning on God - “using God as a crutch”Everyone has a crutch, it’s okTaking time to acknowledge pain but then continuing to grow and learn from failuresSpreading love and helping others with what you’ve learned is confidenceConfidence is quiet, it is strength - restrainedPut it all together = confidenceBeers of the week: Harpoon - Boarding Pass IPA Goose Island - Burbon County StoutWe are here for you, contact us! We love you!

Chris is back as we discuss the fragility of people and how we should perhaps look higher vs at others for our worth and value.Chris is back!One year later covid still lingersBut vaccines are rolling, and Paul talks about his experience with one.Returning to in person learning in schoolsRed Flag Dating StoriesThe fall of Ravi Zaccahrias RZIM MinistriesBelief vs evidence - Christian apologeticsHillsong East Coast - failingsCelebrity vs pastoral leadershipSubjective truth vs factsWe live by our own subjective perceptionsWe want to look up to someone and somethingThe Art of Not Giving a FuckLiving abundantlyHow can we give to and bless others?Be sober and alert and never fail to look within, or to follow others blindlyDon’t let pride take controlThe GOAT!! Tom BradyFuture shows: Science, history, sports

In this somewhat meandering but still enjoyable episode Paul talks about the stories he’s heard and also some of his own experiences. We get real and authentic and ask what it means to treat others how you want to be treated … and to recognize that growth isn’t always easyI talk about …What does true love mean? Agape “love”How the first step in finding a partner comes from you finding yourselfLearning how to run your own race so that you attract the right energy … and project itKnowing you’re not alone and loss and the ugliness of love is also quite universalAn acknowledgement in the impact of parenting and how you grew up and were formedAvoiding transactional people who just want something on you to feel better about themselves - the “love bombers”Thinking about having faith in love, and what true love really means. And where it really comes from.

John Paul and Chris as we get a little spiritual and deep regarding how to overcome adversity in today’s tough world.WARNING - There is some Christian content, but have an open mind - we address everyone. :)Love love love is all you need…

Links (use Google, sorry!)Beer!Treehouse - Orange Julius IPAPumpKING - Southern Tier - NYLord Hobo - Doom Sauce (10/10) Rasperry Milkshake IPA, Boom Sauce IPAThe Aurora Brewing Co near central NY - strawberries & cream milkshake IPAEvil Twin Brewery / Dorchester Brewery (MA) - teaming up because of COVID - “Irish-ish Coffee Stout” 9/10Shipyard in Maine - PumpkinheadTrillium Brewery - PM Vanilla DawnTurtle Swamp Brewery - JP Porter, Orange Line, Fine SourFood!Jaliscos in East Boston- MexicanMama Maria - North End, BostonRosetti’s, Boston North ShoreAll of Chinatown, BostonMariel, Ruka, Lolita, Yvonnes - COJE Group - BostonVejigantges - Amazing Puerto Rican food - South End Boston, MA 02118El Embajador Restaurant - JPSantana’s Cafe - Brazilian - Everett MA (Coxinha - shredded chicken + deep fried dough)Casa Blanca Cafe - Moroccan Bakery - Revere MABONUS - COFFEE!Fazenda Roasters- Dedham MA - Expresso Midnight Blue (robust, deeper), Espresso Blue (citus, acidic, a little lighter) “The college student of expresso”Stumptown RoastersThought of the week - help one another, we don’t know what people are going through!Next episode - how to face adversityComments? Ideas? Want to be a guest? Contact us here.

Chris rejoins Paul as we discuss Coronavirus and the future of the world. We talk the latest tech like the amazing Flight Simulator 2020. Coronavirus is front and center as we talk about the impact on many industries especially restaurants, tourism, aviation and how to move forward… and what the greater lessons are here from this experience   We discuss some of the best breweries as Chris makes a 3 hour trip to one in Central MA, to the amazement of Paul. We talk about the future of the show and all kinds of other things as we tee up the great Food and Beer Episode of 2020. Yaaaaas! Comments? Ideas? Want to be a guest? Contact us here.

Paul takes a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of a mentor and true friend. And what honoring that legacy possibly means for us all.

Join Paul and Chris as we discuss the genesis of this podcast, what the purpose of it is. We discuss why we do what we do, learning from mistakes, and what it means to have confidence in hope in this new weird world. Welcome. And no, we are not sponsored by anyone :)