Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
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Triggers can really impact how we function in our everyday lives. Tune in as we discuss what triggers are and what they can do to us if we don't have the right coping mechanisms. Our special guest Andrea Montgomery helps us unpack the topic and drops some major gems on how to deal with triggers. Check out her podcast "My Turtle Dove's Asylum" on Spotify and Anchor. You won't want to miss it! Our guest IG: @miss.turtle.dove…
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The word says "There is a friend who sticks closer than a brother". Friendships play such an important role in our lives! On this episode we unpack what it truly means to be a friend. Our special guest Rev Kev helps us understand friendships and drops some major gems on the topic. Tune in!
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Can you imagine going through a rough time and all you hear is, “Just focus on what you have”“There are so many people that have it worse” “Be positive” "Jeremiah 29:11 says.." Toxic positivity is real! Tune into our latest episode as we talk about how toxic positivity impacts us. Enjoy! Follow us on fb&ig: @awordatthetable…
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1 #55 - Check out our interview with Kenesma D. John, Author Of God Has Not Forgotten - You Matter 36:01
Our testimonies are not only a part of our story but are meant to be shared to bring people closer to God. Check out our interview with Kenesma D. John, the author of a self-published young adult devotional, "God Has Not Forgotten: You Matter, A Collection of Black testimonies". In her book Kenesma gives us a variety of testimonies from different authors. The book talks about God’s Creation, Love & Peace, Plan, Power&Protection, and Timing. It was such an empowering devotional that we had to get her to talk about it at the table. Enjoy! Her book is available on Amazon and her website. Links below! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YQW87SX/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_ZT0B3ME3TPZG9YED1T03 https://kdjohn.company.site/ IG:@kdvjohn…
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We've all experienced being hurt but church hurt just hits different! Tune in as we discuss our own experiences and how we've dealt with it. As always we pray it blesses you and helps you with dealing with church hurt. Tune in! IG: @awordatthetable FB: @awordatthetable Email: wordatthetable@gmail.com…
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We gather at the table to talk about taking A Leap of Faith! Our special guest Stephanie Jean, LMSW talks about her journey of trusting God while taking risks. Our conversation explores overcoming fear, believing in God, and doing it while afraid! We pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to take a leap! Tune in! Contact Information: Stephanie Jean, LMSW Email: conversationswithsteph@gmail.com IG: conversationswithsteph…
Have you experienced productivity dysmorphia? Productivity dysmorphia is the need to keep being productive while finding it hard to celebrate your accomplishments. Check out our episode as we talk about the struggles we face and how we can combat it. Productivity dysmorphia can even impact our walk with God and we unpack how to go about it as Christians. Tune in and happy listening!…
Yup that's right! We dare speak of that trigger word "Submission" lol What does it mean? Why do wives have to do this? How does it help us on our walk with God? Tune in as we discuss Submission from a worldly and a biblical perspective. Our special guest Bethsaida (@bethsaidacreates) helps us unpack and learn what it truly means to submit. We pray this episode blesses you as much as it has blessed us. Enjoy!…
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What is Imposter Syndrome? Tune in as we discuss what imposter syndrome truly is and how to cope with it in a healthy way. We have a very special guest to help us unpack the topic and look at it from a biblical perspective. Faith J Harris, who is a mental wellness and life coach, gives us great insight on how to live an imposter syndrome free lifestyle. Tune in!…
As 2021 is wrapping up and we begin to set our New Year's resolutions we talk about how we should go about planning. Tune in as we discuss vision boards, goals, and submitting to God's plan for our lives. We hope you enjoy it and that it inspires you to pray and set up some goals for 2022!
Join us for part 2 of our discussion on the LGBTQ+ community and the church. Our highly esteemed special guest Brother Kevin aka Rev. Kev. joins the table and helps us dive into the topic. He reminds us that God deals with us as individuals and that there are really 2 churches. Tune in and find out what it's all about. We pray that our discussion blesses you and sparks change. Enjoy!…
Megan Thee Stallion is always encouraging us to have a "Hot Girl Summer" but we want to know can the saints be a part of this? Tune is as we discuss what it means to have a hot girl summer and how we should go about it. Enjoy Hotties!
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On this episode we talk about a variety of topics from Pride Month to how homophobia in the church has affected their relationship with the LGBTQ+ Community. Our special guest Elquan Elliot helps us dive into these topics that can often times be difficult to discuss. We really appreciate this conversation and hope it inspires others to keep this conversation going. Tune in!…
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Dealing with grief is something we will all have to experience in our lives. In this episode we discuss how to handle the grieving process and how it can affect us. Our special guest Tim Jean, a funeral director, helps us dive into the topic. We hope it encourages you and comforts you. Tune in!
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Summer is around the corner and it's all about Body Positivity! How do you take care of your body and what does God's word say about it? On this episode we discuss our take on the topic from our experiences and from a biblical perspective. Tune in!
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This Mother’s Day we have some new mommas at the table! Tune in as we discuss the miracle of child birth, the movie Children of Men, and the beauty of motherhood. Special shoutout to all of the mothers and mother figures out there! You are appreciated. Hope you enjoy the episode!
Happy 4/20 Everyone! How do we feel about weed? What does God's word say about it? Tune in as we talk about weed and our take on it. Happy listening and hope you enjoy the day!
We had to talk about what happened with Kirk Franklin, his son, and those memes! lol Tune in as we discuss the argument between them and our take on the whole situation. Happy listening!
"You can kill the revolutionary but you can't kill the revolution." One of the many inspiring quotes of Chairman Fred Hampton. Check out our movie review on Judas and the Black Messiah! *Spoiler Alert* Before listening to us go watch it on HBO Max and come back to tune in. We hope you enjoy it!
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Who can we be vulnerable with? Tune into our new episode as we discuss how we should express ourselves when it comes to love. We hope you enjoy this topic on relationships and how vulnerable we should be with others. We even discuss Koryn Hawthorne's song "Speak To Me". Happy listening! <3
Check out our new episode on the new Pixar film Soul. *Spoiler Alert* We discuss the characters, fav scenes, and even the messages about life that can be a word for the believer. Tune in!
Join us as we discuss 2020 and how we should go into 2021! This year our relationship with God has changed tremondiously. Tune in as we discuss our process with building our relationship with God and how it will help us and others in 2021. Happy listening!
On this episode we discuss what wellness means and how we can continue to keep up being well in today's world. We have our special guest Katherin Jennings-Vermeille join us and give us tips on how to take care of ourselves. Tune in!
How often should we pray? Is there such a thing as "bothering" God with the same requests? Tune in as we discuss what prayer is really all about and how it should be a part of our walk with God. We have a special guest on this episode who helps us dive into this topic. Happy listening!
The ugly parts of us can be difficult to handle but the first step is to be aware of those monsters within us. On this episode we discuss one of the major themes from the hit HBO series called Lovecraft Country. The show paints how people and monsters can have a lot in common. Tune in as we discuss our own monsters and how God can help us handle these qualities in a positive way. Happy listening!…
Check out part two of our discussion on relationships! How can we identify a toxic relationship? How do we know it's time to get out versus working through the tough times? We discuss these questions and more! Tune in <3
What kind of relationships are you investing in? Tune in as we discuss relationships and how important they are in our lives. Happy listening <3
If Jesus was alive today would He have a political party? Tune in as we discuss how to go about voting this upcoming election. Make sure you go out and VOTE!!! Happy listening!
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Learning how to say NO ❌ is necessary when setting up healthy boundaries🖐 🛑. Have you ever struggled with this? And how do you handle it? Tune into our new episode as we discuss how we need healthy boundaries for our overall well-being. Enjoy❗️
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Meditation can be very helpful in today's society. With all of the messages that we are constantly fed throughout the day it's hard to hear the one voice we should listen to on a daily basis. Tune in as we discuss how meditation helps us to be still, what it may look like, and how meditating on God's word will help us grow on our journey with Christ.…
Hate is very prevalent in our society today. Whether it's minimizing the black experience, demonizing peaceful protesters or not making room for us to listen to each other. Today we discuss hate in light of what the Bible says about love on 1 John 4: 20. Can we have room in our hearts to harbor hate and also be connected to the divine presence of God? How do I as individual check my own prejudice?…
Our review of the Hulu series Little Fires Everywhere. In this episode we discuss the depths of motherhood, racial issues, and how healing is a big part of parenthood. We don't want to spoil it for you, so go check out the show on Hulu and come back and engage in our discussion. If you prefer video, find this on YouTube or on our Instagram page @aWordatTheTable…
As our last episode of season 2, we're sharing real people's testimonies about how God did miraculous things in their lives. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!
This week's episode is a recording from our season 2 launch party. Get to know us as we talk about, to see the video—head over to our YouTube channel by searching "A Word at the Table Podcast". Enjoy!
How much thought do you put into the things you choose to watch? Probably not a lot. Whether it's binge-watching a series on Netflix or going out to see a movie, there are constant subliminal messages that seep into our minds and occupy space. On this week's episode, we discuss how we handle the things we watch as Christians and do our best to not allow it to interfere with our walk.…
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Freestyle season 2. In this episode, we talk about various topics and discuss questions we've all pondered at one point or another. - Was God's punishment to Eve (women) harsher than Adam's (men)? - How do you see passion and purpose? Are they one and the same? Should you feel passionate when you are living in your purpose? ...and more…
Are there things you believe to be true but have no basis for those beliefs? This week we discuss common misconceptions about several things—the church, black women, Christians, etc... Take a listen and let us know some of things you may have thought to be true but have discovered are not.
In honor of Election Day tomorrow, we're rebroadcasting our Let's Talk Politics episode. Make sure you go out and vote, guys. Your voice matters!
What is the secret to being happy? This week we discuss some of the conscious steps we take in order to feel fulfilled every day. What are some of the things you do to ensure you remain content in all circumstances? Let us know in the comments!
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We all slip up sometimes. How do you deal with that and move on? Take a listen & chime in to the conversation.
This week we discuss how each of us deal with our individual mental & spiritual warfare. We also give a quick thought and review of Snoop Dogg's recent album, Bible of Love. Take a listen and let us know your thoughts.
In this episode, we discuss the book and Netflix movie Nappily Ever After. The book walks us through the main character, Venus Johnson's evolution as a woman through her hair and finding comfort to stand in who she is naturally. The Netflix movie tells the story through a different lens and is an adaptation of the characters in the book. Take a listen here and chime in to the conversation. Did you enjoy the movie? Have you read either books in the series? Let us know!…
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How much thought do we put into what we spend our time and money every day? Does this matter? Checkout this week's episode where we discuss where best to invest.
This week's episode covers some sometimes difficult to talk about/taboo topics. Take a listen to our talk on politics, the current state of the country and more. Leave a comment and chime in to the conversation.
This week we discuss pettiness. Why we're sometimes petty, where that notion comes from, how do we move pass the petty?
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Instagram, Facebook, Twitter... all of these platforms have become staples in a typical millennial‘s life. In this episode we examine how the dependency on social media could affect our walk with God
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Später Spielen Später Spielen Listen Gefällt mir GelikedWhy is mental health vital to our overall existence? Tune in as we discuss what health is, how it affects us and what we can do to keep a healthy mindset. If there's anything you'd like us to discuss, send us an email at wordatthetable@gmail.com Instagram: @aWordatTheTable Twitter: @aWordatTheTable Facebook: A Word at the Table Podcast http://linktr.ee/awordatthetable…
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We're back with Season 2! For our intro episode, we're discussing where we are individually on our walk with God and how we're changing through the process. Tune in and let us know what you think. Happy Listening!
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Today's topic ....there is none! Today we discuss our thoughts on several subjects. Tune in and hopefully you can relate to our conversations as we freestyle it!
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It was once said "“If you have two friends in your lifetime, you're lucky. If you have one good friend, you're more than lucky.” Today we discuss the importance of friendships, what we value in our close friends, and how to navigate friendships using biblical principles. Happy Listening!
There are so many choices and decisions to make in life. We begin to ask ourselves, what are the consequences? Did I do the right thing? Sometimes we jump into making decisions without thinking or if we're unsure we don't make a decision at all. In this episode we discuss putting God first before making a decision. In doing so you will always get the answer you need.…
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Forgiveness is one of the most difficult things to do. What are we supposed to do with the pain associated with offenses from people? How do we move past the pain to forgive someone? To answer these questions, we begin by describing the process of forgiveness: defining it, how to put it into action, why we do it and the steps we try to take to execute it in our lives.…
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1 Bonus Ep.—What's in the News? Tasha Cobbs feat. Nicki Minaj, Joel Osteen, Plus all the bad weather 24:41
In this bonus episode, we're discussing some of therecent topics that have been covered in the news. Take a listen to hear our perspectives on: - The record breaking storms and devastating weather patterns - Joel Osteen's initial response to hurricane Harvey -The Tasha Cobbs collab with Nicki Minaj that has many church folks frowning Chime in, we want to hear your thoughts too!…
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Today, we're featuring two guests in our podcasts and discussing the importance of the word. Filling yourself up with the good word is a must. There are many texts in the Bible that stress the importance of being spiritually fed. Receiving the word is crucial to our existence and well-being. We discuss how the word impacts our lives and the different ways we receive the word of God.…
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When we fast, it is of utmost importance to fast with purpose and not do it out of habit, where it may lose its meaning. Our intention when fasting should be to have communion with God. To be closer to him. To hear his voice and gain direction in whatever matters we may be facing. Our focus when we fast should be on God, not on ourselves. We should have joy in fasting, not have long faces so that people can pity us.…
The book of Leviticus in the Old Testament is chock-full of laws and regulations about how to offer sacrifices to God and how to approach the Ark of the Covenant. Today, we live under God’s grace and not under the law, but do you ever wonder if the intentions behind your offerings/sacrifices to God are aligned with His word? Is there a proper way to give an offering? Join us as we discuss God’s punishment of Aaron and his sons after they disobeyed God’s instructions and offered unauthorized fire before Him.…
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We’re taught to soothe pain. We shy away from it, resist it, or find ways to medicate it. Pain is not pleasant and most of us don't enjoy it because it obviously hurts. But have you ever thought about why we must feel pain. Join us on our third episode as we explore this topic.
This week we explore the dangers of an idle mind. Phil. 4:8. The devil's playground can be very powerful. Make sure your mindset is focused on God. Temptation will be easy to fall into. Sometimes it's not the enemy... it might just be our idle mind.
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This is a pre-recorded episode of A Word at the Table. In this episode we discuss Luke 24, the third day after Jesus' death. We explore the question of faith and doubt, and why we tend to have memory lapses of God's goodness while we go through hard times. God's promises for us are real, but we sometimes struggle to believe them for ourselves.…
Our new podcast A Word at the Table consists of a series of conversations that take place between 3 friends. We discuss life, the bible, and how we tackle every day struggles. SUBSCRIBE! Our first full episode will launch on August 14th. Give us a listen and enjoy!
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