The Gray

Social Media and Its Impact On Society - Part 2

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:31:13 GMT

We dive into part 2 of our conversation about social media and society.

Social Media and Its Impact On Society - Part 1

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 13:31:12 GMT

This is the first of 2 podcasts we did on Social Media and society.

Freedom Of Speech Isn't What You Think - Most People Apply It Wrong

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:55:58 GMT

In this episode of The Gray Podcast, we're talking about Freedom of Speech, what it means, and why most people misapply and misuse it by thinking they can say whatever they want and apply the freedom of speech rule.

Have we become too sensitive? Would The Office be ok in todays culture?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:28:04 GMT

In this episode of The Gray Podcast, we take a break from church-related talk and take on a little different topic. We started out asking the question, "Would the hit TV show, The Office, be allowed on TV today?", If not, is it due to our culture becoming too sensitive to certain topics, or some other reason?

We ended by talking about the good and bad of labeling individuals, and use of pronouns.

Misogynies Impact On The Church - Good or Bad?

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:51:23 GMT

In this episode of The Gray Podcast, we start diving into the topic of Misogyny in the Church (and beyond) and its impact on society.

Is the Bible a misogynistic book? Or has it just been defined as such to shape/stifle the role women can play in the Church?

Mental Health and The Church

Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:32:32 GMT

In this episode of The Gray Podcast, we start our exploration of Mental Health, what it means, its history within the church, and why mental health has such a stigma.

Mental Health Resources Below:

The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357) (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service), or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.

National Alliance on Mental Health - https://www.nami.org/help
- During this difficult time, the NAMI HelpLine is here for you. HelpLine volunteers are working to answer questions, offer support and provide practical next steps. The resources on this page provide information to address many needs and concerns.
- The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264), text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email us at helpline@nami.org

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help
- Call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Purity Culture - Helpful or Hurtful?

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:19:07 GMT

This week on The Gray Podcast we talk about the topic - of what is typically a southern cultural ideology - called purity culture.

Religious Prayer - What's the Purpose and Process

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:55:08 GMT

In this episode of The Gray podcast, we dive into the purpose and process of prayer. Does it work to cure health issues, is it a way to have a conversation with and build a relationship with God, or is it just a figurative tradition in the Christian Faith?

What does it mean to be "in the image of God."

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:07:56 GMT

Genesis 1:27, which reads: "God spoke: “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature.

But what does it mean? We talk through what we think it means.

Science and Christianity - Space, Evolution, Origin

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 14:24:15 GMT

Based on the new James Webb Space Telescope's stunning images of the universe, in this episode of The Gray podcast, we dive into what it means for Christianity, evolution, and the origin of our species.

The Separation of Church and State in a Gray Society

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:18:20 GMT

We have a discussion about the separation of church and state, and what it means in a society that lives in the gray.