Thoughts and Prayers
Julie talks about Dennis’ situation and shares some choice cuts from past Dennis and Julie’s: how Judaism and Christianity complement each other; aphorisms, which are a huge part of Dennis’ life; and having the courage to be wrong. Music: Straight to the Point c 2022 Richard Friedman Music Publish…
Oh What a Night: Donald Trump Re-Elected
Dennis and Julie react to Trump’s big victory… aside from being happy, Dennis’ overwhelming feeling was relief, and Julie felt optimistic about the future of the country. The 2024 election was an indictment of the Left and the legacy media. Praise God for Elon Musk purchasing Twitter. What is t…
Defining Dignity
Dennis and Julie appreciating happiness. What are the happiest years of your life? Do you think that your presence in other people’s lives makes them happier? Few people realize that they are in the happiest time of their life when it is occurring. Dennis philosophizes: “If you’re happy and you…
Special Treatment
Dennis and Julie breakdown special treatment: extra time for tests, pre-boarding, and service animals. Compassion in the micro leads to cruelty in the macro. Dignity prevents Dennis and Julie from taking advantage of these special accommodations. They expose the self-esteem movement… high self-e…
Do You Fear Death?
Dennis and Julie discuss being a character… looks can be deceiving. Dennis’ nature is to play… but his friendship with Allen keeps him accountable and therefore more productive. Dennis decided at a young age, after watching the Diary of Anne Frank, to channel his emotions into action. Dennis’ “s…
Can Thoughts Be Sinful?
Dennis and Julie tackle: can a thought be a sin; lust versus having an affair; Dennis talks about his “Christian envy” when was growing up… “guilt over thought” snapped him out of it; Julie talks about her curiosity/flirtation with Judaism… it’s powerful to have a religion centered on referring to …
Learning Yourself Through Others
Dennis and Julie discuss one of the benefits of having people in your life… it can help you to understand yourself. Asking interesting questions of people can help them to understand themselves. Are women more aware than men… what are the differences in the way the sexes pay attention. Dennis sh…
Ask Not What God Can Do For You
Dennis and Julie dedicate this episode to prayer. Does prayer play a role in your life? What does prayer mean, and how does prayer in Judaism differ from Christianity? Define what it means to have a “relationship” with God? What does God want you to do? Do you talk to God? Does God talk to yo…
Your Life Is Significant
Dennis and Julie ask did you have trepidation on your wedding day? The famous are rarely significant, and the significant are rarely famous. Is fame significant? Is fame a uniquely American pursuit? Let’s say you do get into a good college… then what?! You need an “inner” life to be happy, the…
Divorce, Dignity, and Demons
Divorce, Dignity, and Demons Dennis and Julie start with the decline of “Mrs.” Topics include: affinity groups; changing last names upon marriage or divorce; it is not the divorce that damages children… it is what happens after the divorce that damages children; how the parents treat each other ma…