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CTP (S3EOctSpecial7) Rage, Language, and Responsibility
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 5 (Fri. 20251017)]
We challenge lazy narratives and boil big fights down to clear choices: precise language over slogans, real action over outrage, and local responsibility over scapegoats. From Gaza proposals to ICE law, from faith and metaphor to primaries and election rules, we push for less talk and more doing.
• conditional peace frameworks and credible deterrence
• expedited removal explained and media myths
• lowercase faith versus uppercase Faith in culture
• plant seeds, show don’t tell persuasion
• victimhood traps and mirror-first responsibility
• election deadlines, audits, and transparent counts
• tough love: share, organize, act between cycles

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial6 BAWks:1-4) Edgework: Writing Crime, Tech, and Trust
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 4 (Thu. 20251016)]
Two veteran technologists turned co-authors unpack how they built the Enigma Heirs trilogy, from real-world research and composite villains to an AI ally named SIKABOD and a workflow that keeps one seamless voice. We swap tools, backup rituals, and the “literary ping-pong” that powers their chapters without losing control of versions.
• origins of the Enigma Heirs trilogy and Enigma Jewels
• the three half-brothers’ crime dynasties and stakes
• moving from tech manuals to fiction for durability and freedom
• composite characters drawn from real encounters and travel
• research practices to ground technology and plausibility
• collaborative process using outlines, spreadsheets, and daily passes
• ensuring a single narrative voice through iterative editing
• acronym humor and the AI SIKABOD as a series mainstay
• backup strategies, version control, and naming conventions
• tool talk, file transfers, and email spam mishaps
• links to the series site (http://EnigmaSeries.com)
• future guest invites

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial5 BAWks:1-3) Grief, Plainspoken and True
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 3 (Wed 20251015)]
We explore grief without turning it into a checklist, and we learn how mentoring, listening, and even awkward honesty can support real healing. Doug Lawrence shares the story behind Grief: The Silent Pandemic and why writing became part of his path forward.
• Books & Authors Weeks context and setup
• Doug’s RCMP background and mentoring journey
• Why grief “stages” are guides, not rules
• Asking for help and accepting support
• Embrace the awkward as a practical skill
• Listening without fixing as core care
• Writing as therapy and public service
• Overview of Doug’s three books and themes
• Awards recognition and audience feedback
• How to reach Doug (http://TalentC.ca) for mentoring or questions

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial4) Choosing light when the world sells fear
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 2 (Tue 20251014)]
A veteran and author joins us to talk about hope that holds under pressure, from PTSD and community care to faith, forgiveness, and the daily practice of kindness. We trade headlines for habits, share where to find Kim’s work, and point to simple ways to spread light.
• Books & Authors Weeks kickoff and show context
• Kim’s background in the Air Force and veteran advocacy
• PTSD support, community bonds, and service beyond uniform
• Faith journey, fear management, and “armor up” mindset
• Forgiveness with accountability and justice
• Finding hope in small daily moments and clean comedy
• Movies, media choices, and mental health inputs
• Awards as validation vs marketing tool for indie authors
• Where to find Kim’s books, podcast, and new e‑book
• Dexter the office manager and adopting shelter pets

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial3) What else have our moods kept us from seeing (in books or movies)?
[BOOKS / AUTHORS Weeks - Week 1 sub-episode 1 - generic kickoff of BOOKS / AUTHORS WEEKS general overview of books (and even movies) as whole thoughts and considerations (sub-metaphors) many often miss discussion.]
We explore why Die Hard reads as a Christmas story about forgiveness and family, then connect it to Signs, They Live, and Capra’s films to show how metaphors carry meaning people often overlook (in both movies and books). We also share how mood changes what we notice and why rewatching reveals the hidden threads.
• Books & Authors Weeks kickoff and focus on story meaning
• Die Hard framed as a Christian Christmas narrative
• Redemption, forgiveness, and family as core themes
• Signs interpreted as a faith-restoration story
• Terror as a narrative vehicle, not the point
• Symbols, names, colors, and numbers as guides
• Mood and timing affect what we perceive
• The Sixth Sense and the color red pattern
• Metaphors for compromise and long-term goals
• They Live and Capra as critique through allegory
• One-offs, sequels, and original intent
• Encouragement to rewatch with new context
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CTP (S3E121) Earning vs. Taking: A Capitalist’s Case for Responsibility
We push past slogans to talk about earned profit, personal responsibility, and why entitlement corrodes trust. A diner meltdown, a Tigers rant, and a faith-based lens tie together work ethic, charity, and the costs of ignoring human nature.
• why “best capitalist life” means refusing hypocrisy about profit
• earned income versus coerced redistribution
• the diner incident as a snapshot of entitlement culture
• personal backstory on disability, work, and dignity
• biblical community versus worldly communism
• incentives, human nature, and why systems fail without accountability
• profit as proof of value, not a vice
• practical calls for local charity and personal action
CTP: Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial2) Bail, Justice, and Consequences
We trace Ken W. Good’s journey from Texas roots to bail law expert and unpack why popular reform models produced more failure-to-appear, larger backlogs, and fewer consequences. Faith, forgiveness, and public safety meet in a frank conversation about broken windows, accountability, and what data really shows.
• Ken W Good’s background and path into bail law
• O’Donnell v Harris County’s rise, reversals, and lessons
• Faith, forgiveness, and the need for earthly justice
• Crime concentration and the cost of failed appearances
• Broken windows as a practical anti-crime tool
• Why no-cash bail models increase backlogs and dismissals
• Media narratives versus measured outcomes
• Resources to track reform data and legislation
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CTP (S3E120) Holy Rage: Finding God's Purpose in Our Darkest Moments
Processing anger through a Christian lens after tragedy, focusing on the Charlie Kirk assassination and its unexpected spiritual impact. I explore how anger as a natural emotion becomes sinful only when it drives destructive actions, while reflecting on how this tragic event is inadvertently fueling what may be "Jesus Revolution 2.0."
• Anger is a normal human emotion and part of the grieving process
• The difference between feeling anger and being ruled by it determines its spiritual impact
• Churches reportedly fuller than they've been since post-9/11 as younger generations return to faith
• Tragedy often precedes spiritual awakening, similar to the Jesus Revolution following the 1960s
• Evil actions can inadvertently amplify good messages—"You destroyed his body but exponentially elevated his voice"

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