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“This is my final episode for this podcast. Most of my episode descriptions were copied and pasted from other people instead of being my own originals and I had no one to help me create my own professional episode summaries.” -Antonio Myers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

Some parts of my sexual past that I victoriously overcame with other adults included: “Problems with sexual function can come from a variety of factors affecting the mind and body. Psychological influences may be related to anxiety, depression, stress, low self-confidence, and anxiety regarding sexual performance or body image. Poor relationship quality and lack of communication, as well as adverse partner characteristics (like arousal non-concordance), can also impact sexual function. Physical contributors include anatomy malformations, injury or illness, current medication use, and age. Sexual dysfunction refers to experiencing any range of difficulties having or enjoying sex. Sexual dysfunctions are recurrent and chronic, and they can result in problems with sexual arousal and orgasm. They may also cause physical pain. Although they are common, sexual dysfunctions can affect self-esteem and confidence, and they can impact the quality of a person’s intimate relationships. Sexual problems can occur throughout the lifespan and affect people of any age. Although some sexual dysfunction is viewed as normal for younger adults, they may experience the same conditions as older adults, including premature ejaculation, lack of pleasure or orgasm, erectile difficulties, or pain during sex.2” -Choosing Therapy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

"Teresa L’Heureux is a former competitive powerlifter/bodybuilder and a Survivor of Domestic Violence. As a Certified Personal Trainer, Teresa was always looking out for and motivating others first and putting herself last, and that had to change. Learning to put herself first was the catalyst on her path to find a new direction, mindset and a better way of life away from abuse. She writes about the heartache and despair of this journey, but the main focus is not sadness but incredible happiness! This book was written with the hope that others can dig deep and find the determination to gather strength from within… mind, body and spirit. She resides in Sacramento CA with her husband and partner since 2011, Cliff, and a menagerie of rescue huskies and cats of all shapes, sizes and attitudes!My Rock My Hard Place is Teresa’s journey from incredible darkness in her world, to the joyful light and delight that she now calls her extraordinary life!" -About The Author (surviverisetothrive.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“What’s a certification? A certification is a credential that you earn to show that you have specific skills or knowledge. They are usually tied to an occupation, technology, or industry. Certifications are usually offered by a professional organization or a company that specializes in a particular field or technology. How can I earn a certification? Generally, you need to pass a test to earn a certification. Some organizations that offer a certification exam also provide related training. Or you may find certification preparation training at a local community college. Why would I want a certification? Some employers require a certification in order to apply for a job. Many people earn specialty certifications to help them advance in their careers. Earning a certification can give you a big leg up in the job market. It’s a key item that hiring employers look for on resumes. Some employers may also require workers to have certain certifications. This can be true especially in health care or financial fields.” -https://www.careeronestop.org/FindTraining/Types/certifications.aspx --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“What is a Humanist Chaplain? A Humanist Chaplain is a secular clergy person who provides comfort, guidance, and emotional support without relying on any religious doctrine or dogma. They also strive to promote reason, ethics, and compassion in the lives of those they serve. Humanist Chaplains usually have a staff position at universities, hospitals, prisons, or other settings where chaplains are typically present. Why is the Role of Humanist Chaplain Important? The role of a Humanist Chaplain is crucial as they provide emotional and moral support to individuals who identify as nonreligious (or anyone who wants it, regardless of their beliefs). They serve as a comforting presence offering guidance and counseling in times of crisis, grief, or ethical dilemmas. Their work helps to foster a sense of community and belonging among people who may feel isolated or misunderstood because of their secular beliefs. Humanist Chaplains contribute significantly to the diversity and inclusivity of moral and spiritual perspectives in society.” -https://nathanbweller.com/what-is-a-humanist-chaplain/. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“Ministers are spiritual leaders of our faith communities. They help us explore life’s questions, challenge us to live out our values, and comfort us in times of suffering. Ministers teach, preach, listen and learn by leading congregations, serving as chaplains, and working for justice in the community. Unitarian Universalist (UU) ministers are a diverse group. They include people of different genders and sexualities, and those who are single or partnered. Ministers have different racial identities and ethnicities, different abilities, and come from many ages and stages of life. Their personal beliefs are as diverse as Unitarian Universalism, and all are committed to UU values. Rather than telling others what to do or believe, ministers encourage people to make sense of the world in their own way, supporting them on their life’s journey. Ministers serve in a variety of settings—in congregations and beyond. Ministers with the Unitarian Universalist Association are highly trained and highly capable. They go through demanding training and preparation outlined in the fellowshipping process with the UUA, and after being fellowshipped, most get ordained by a UU congregation. Ministry in Congregations and in the Community UU ministers serving congregations act as the spiritual and administrative leaders of their congregations. They lead worship services and give sermons, challenge and guide the congregation’s spiritual focus, provide pastoral care and counseling, conduct special services, and represent Unitarian Universalism in the community. Ministers work closely with congregations’ volunteer leaders to providing vision, direction, and day-to-day administration, often supervising staff. Some ministers specifically serve a congregation’s religious education or social justice program. All congregationally-based ministers lead in partnership with members of the congregation because the members get to choose whom they will call and settle as their minister, because of our commitment to congregational polity. There are growing number of UU community ministers who typically serve outside of congregations. They may serve in hospitals, hospices, nursing home, universities, prisons, or military bases as chaplains. They may serve as an executive director of a non-profit organization or work as a religious community organizer. Some community ministers work as pastoral counselors or are seminary professors. All UU community ministers bring their UU values to their work, holding up the UU spirit of personal growth and social justice.” -https://www.uua.org/careers/ministers. “Explore the links below to learn how Unitarian Universalists weave these traditions and identities into who they are today. Atheist and Agnostic Buddhist Christian Earth-Centered Hindu Humanist Jewish Muslim.” -https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/beliefs. “Unitarian Universalists believe more than one thing. We think for ourselves, and reflect together, about important questions: The existence of a Higher Power Life and Death Sacred Texts Prayer and Spiritual Practices.” -https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe. “Unitarian Universalism values deeds not creeds and we need not think alike to love alike.” -Antonio Myers. Link: https://uunashua.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/100questions.pdf. In the PDF file, I must state that everyone as Unitarian Universalists don’t have the same beliefs on each and every topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“I don’t want to limit my calling to houses of worship, in fact, most of my duties and my responsibilities will be in secular sceneries.” -Antonio Myers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

"Angie Read Doyal is the co-author of Marketing to Gen Z: The Rules for Reaching this Vast—And Very Different—Generation of Influencers, the author of Mental Health Hacks: 10 Easy Hacks to Help Manage Anxiety and Depression, and now her personal story Invisible Scars: Stroke Survival, Recovery, and the Unexpected Mental Health Fallout. Angie considered her life truly blissful. She had an adoring husband, three wonderful teenaged children, and a 25-year ambitious career as a public relations professional. She was active and healthy and about to embark on a mission to travel the world to share her passion and knowledge of marketing to Gen Z. But then life took a horrendous turn. Completely out of the blue, at the age of just 46, Angie had a right-side ischemic stroke that required emergency brain surgery to remove a blood clot. In the blink of an eye, Angie went from a successful career woman and doting mom to an empty shell, terrified for her future and angry at the injustices of her situation. Despite surgery going well, Angie was far from her previous levels of health and well-being. Anxiety and depression had taken over her life. She had lost her vibrant, energetic self, she couldn’t work, and she had to depend on her friends and family. Dignity and independence had been replaced with fear and sorrow. Angie was desperate to get back to her normal self but each day, all she could feel was that her body and brain were betraying her, despite having successfully ‘graduated’ from intense physical, speech and occupational rehabilitation. Realizing that things were spiraling out of control, Angie agreed to being admitted to an in-patient mental health facility—twice. It took years of dedication, self-discovery, and continuous professional support. Angie completed an Intensive Outpatient Program and learned about simple daily practices that would enable her to manage the symptoms of anxiety and depression. She went through talk therapy and required prescription medication. Her perseverance paid off. Not only was Angie able to return to her career, but she was also in a much better position to support her family, especially when her 22-year-old son had his own mental health crisis. Now, Angie is back, better and bolder! Enjoying the smaller things in life like time with her friends and family, running, weekends on the lake, and any chance to see the Kansas City Chiefs dominate their opponents. Her own experiences have taught Angie that there is still a huge stigma surrounding mental health and her new passion is to share her story, so nobody has to suffer alone." _ ABOUT – Angiereadbooks (scoutgus.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“Being perfect is not about lawlessness, it’s about being whole is being mature and complete even when I sometimes feel incomplete.” -Antonio Myers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“Some victims of rape or other sexual violence incidents are male. It is estimated that approximately one in six men experienced sexual abuse during childhood.[1][better source needed] Historically, rape was thought to be, and defined as, a crime committed solely against females. This belief is still held in some parts of the world, but rape of males is now commonly criminalized and has been subject to more discussion than in the past.[2] Males are far less likely to report sexual abuse than females.[3] Rape of males is still taboo, and has a negative connotation among heterosexual and homosexual men.[4][5] Community and service providers often react differently to male victims based on their sexual orientation and the gender of their perpetrators.[6] It may be difficult for male victims to report a sexual assault they experienced, especially in a society with a strong masculine custom. They might be afraid that people will doubt their sexual orientation and label them homosexual, especially if raped by a male, or that they may be seen as un-masculine because they were a victim, and therefore many statistics underestimate how many males are raped due to their unwillingness to report sexual assault and rape.[7] Most of the time, male victims try to hide and deny their victimization, similar to female victims, unless they have serious physical injuries. Eventually, the male victims may be very vague in explaining their injuries when they are seeking medical or mental health services.[3]” -Wikipedia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“I am a free-thinking, free-living, free-loving, and free-spirited person in every which way (self-explanatory.)” -Antonio Myers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“The stereotype of all black men, all men and all black people as not being marriage material, not being father material, and not being family people material is false and I am grateful that the women of my sexual past eradicated that stereotype from their psyches thanks to my polite correction of them.” -Antonio Myers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“I faced martyrdom and potential career derailment for my adult years for Jesus innumerable times as a kid. There were deadly weapons (fully loaded) while being pointed at me and aimed at me in the midst of my praying, singing Christian songs, and proselytizing by a handful of criminals who had religious intolerance in their hard hearts. They chose not to kill me because they were shocked and amazed that I was that committed to Christendom and Christ.” -Antonio Myers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

"Amanda Udis-Kessler (PhD, sociology, Boston College; certificate, Iliff School of Theology) is the author of Queer Inclusion in the United Methodist Church (Routledge, 2008), Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing (Pilgrim, 2024) and Cultural Processes of Inequality: A Sociological Perspective (Anthem, 2024). She has essays, chapters, and other materials in an additional 13 books. Amanda’s liturgical materials are available at several compilation websites in the US, UK, and Australia. Amanda offers antiracism and anti-oppression trainings specifically as a white person for other white people. These workshops focus on the cultural processes underlying inequality, the issue and nature of white discomfort with racism, and concrete actions people in socially valued groups can take to work for inequality. For information about Amanda’s work as a hymnwriter, songwriter, and sacred music composer, please see her bio at https://queersacredmusic.com. The music on this website is all available for free, with no licensing or reporting requirements. Amanda is a covenantal partner, musician, and lay worship leader at Vista Grande United Church of Christ (Colorado Springs, CO, US) and a regular visiting speaker at the Progressive Christianity Network Britain St. Albans Group." Link to her website: Books | Amanda Udis-Kessler (amandaudiskessler.com) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“An Overview of Religious Persecution Religious persecution can be defined as the systematic hostility or ill-treatment encountered by an individual or group because of their religious beliefs. It may be manifest in a variety of forms. Laws may discriminate against those who subscribe, or fail to subscribe, to a particular religion, resulting in minority traditions experiencing harsher punishments for breaching the law. “Personal status laws” that control marriage, divorce, inheritance and child rearing, may also be used to discriminate against particular faith groups. In the most severe cases, persecution may take a violent form, with minorities facing physical attacks and threats from the government or wider community. The Holocaust, during which six million Jews were killed under a Nazi regime, is one of the worst examples of widespread and systemic religious persecution known to humankind. Aside from legal discrimination, minority groups may find themselves socially excluded from communities, forced to worship in secret for fear of public criticism Religious freedom The principle of the freedom of religion and belief asserts that individuals should be free to believe in any faith system according to their conscience. This principle also supports the rights of atheists and agnostics not to subscribe to a particular religion. Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines freedom of religion, belief and conscience as a right for all peoples. This right includes freedom to change your religion or belief, and freedom to manifest your religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.” Link: https://jpit.uk/issues/religious-persecution. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“Ours is a community of people who, having moved beyond religion: Endeavor to understand and be grounded in science and reality. Strive to improve the quality of our lives, end needless suffering, find peace, prosper together as one human community and thrive in harmony with the other species we share this fragile world with. Recognize and honor the things that sustain life, that advance our civilization, and enable us to succeed as a species. Understand that what is truly sacred in life is the natural world we cannot violate, damage or destroy without putting our own lives in peril. Reject antiquated and dysfunctional religions that, thousands of years old and divisive, are impediments to human progress.” Link: https://www.thesecularcommunity.org/?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrL761Ne6hgMVGlpHAR0NrQ20EAMYASAAEgLtRfD_BwE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“Relief is a positive emotion experienced when something unpleasant, painful or distressing has not happened or has come to an end.[1] Relief is often accompanied with a sigh, which signals emotional transition.[2] People from all over the world can recognise sighs with relief,[3] and judge relief to be a fundamental emotion.[4] In a 2017 study published in Psychology, relief is suggested to be an emotion that can reinforce anxiety through avoidance[5][6] or be an adaptive coping mechanism when stressed or frustrated.[7]” -Wikipedia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“Advocacy is an activity by an individual or group that aims to influence decisions within political, economic, and social institutions. Advocacy includes activities and publications to influence public policy, laws and budgets by using facts, their relationships, the media, and messaging to educate government officials and the public. Advocacy can include many activities that a person or organization undertakes, including media campaigns, public speaking, commissioning and publishing research. Lobbying (often by lobby groups) is a form of advocacy where a direct approach is made to legislators on a specific issue or specific piece of legislation.[1] Research[whose?] has started to address how advocacy groups in the United States[2] and Canada[3] are using social media to facilitate civic engagement and collective action.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“A doubting Thomas is a skeptic who refuses to believe without direct personal experience – a reference to the Gospel of John's depiction of the Apostle Thomas, who, in John's account, refused to believe the resurrected Jesus had appeared to the ten other apostles until he could see and feel Jesus's crucifixion wounds.” -Wikipedia. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support

“So many people in religious institutions have been destroyed, wrecked, annihilated, killed, lost, devastated, wasted, demolished, overturned, overwhelmed, upset, nullified, undone, put to an end, shattered, smashed, scuttled, ravished, engulfed, submerged, overrun, extinguished, eradicated, devoured, consumed, burned up, burned down, gone to pieces, razed, lying in ruins, sacked, broken, dead, and ruined.” -Antonio Myers. “I am not a fan of linear thinking, black or white thinking, monolithic thinking, herd mentality, group think, my way or the highway thinking, binary thinking, and all or nothing thinking.” -Antonio Myers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/antonio-myers4/support