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Living Outside The Box

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Living Outside The Box is a podcast devoted to sharing good books and ideas that those books contain. Hosts J.R. and Kayla Cox have been married since 2004 and they have 3 children who also love to read.

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Living Outside The Box is a podcast devoted to sharing good books and ideas that those books contain. Hosts J.R. and Kayla Cox have been married since 2004 and they have 3 children who also love to read.

Language:

English


Episodes

5 Must Read Books to Safeguard Against Tyranny

9/2/2023
In an age where the threat of tyranny looms large, knowledge is our greatest defense. In this podcast, we're discussing five essential books that provide invaluable insights and strategies to help guard against tyranny. These books offer a wealth of information to empower you in the fight for freedom and justice. Resources: Boundaries Unbroken 12 Rules For Life Extreme Ownership We The Living One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich First They Killed My Father In Order To Live Subscribe To Our Newsletter and Discord Group This podcast is brought to you by:

Duration:00:25:36

We Will Not Comply

8/30/2023
In this episode, we talk about the fact that we will not comply with tyranny. Resources: Our 2020 episode about covid Subscribe To Our Newsletter and Discord Group J.R.'s Website Kayla's Website This podcast is brought to you by:

Duration:00:28:10

Mushroom Coffee, The ATF and Donuts are Expensive

8/19/2023
In this episode, we talked about our first mushroom coffee, the ATF, angry vegans and expensive donuts. Resources: JoyBru Coffee Instant Coffee Blind Taste Test Send Us Coffee at coffeecoffeecoffeeshow@gmail.com Subscribe To Our Newsletter and Discord Group J.R.'s Website Kayla's Website This podcast is brought to you by:

Duration:00:27:17

How To Get Into Reading

5/15/2023
In this episode, we talked about how to get into reading and to do more of it. Resources: Check out this free app that gets you cash back on gas and other errands! Click this link or use promo code EDV7B to get an extra 15¢/gal bonus the first time you make a purchase. https://upside.app.link/EDV7B Dances With Wolves book Crime and Punishment book Unbroken book The Brothers Karamazov book Subscribe To Our Newsletter J.R.'s Website Kayla's Website This podcast is brought to you by: Escape From Olshek's Castle by Kayla Cox

Duration:00:43:31

The Old Man and The Sea Book Discussion

5/3/2023
In this episode, we discuss Hemingway and The Old Man and The Sea. Resources: The Old Man and The Sea book Portrait of Hemingway by Lillian Ross Subscribe To Our Newsletter J.R.'s Website Kayla's Website This podcast is brought to you by: Escape From Olshek's Castle by Kayla Cox

Duration:00:22:23

The Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy

4/28/2023
In this episode, we read The Three Questions short story by Leo Tolstoy and then we discuss it. Resources: Subscribe To Our Newsletter The Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy PDF J.R.'s Website Kayla's Website This podcast is brought to you by: Escape From Olshek's Castle by Kayla Cox "Terminal" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Duration:00:33:24

Never Split The Difference Book Discussion

3/25/2022
In this episode, we discuss the negotiation book Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss. Resources mentioned in this episode: Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss Chris Voss' YouTube Channel Our Coffee Coffee Coffee Show This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:20:54

LOTB 074: Is Breaking Bad Habits Enough?

2/18/2022
In this episode, we talk about breaking bad habits and, in our experience, what it takes. Resources mentioned in this episode: Escape From Olshek's Castle by Kayla Cox Atomic Habits by James Clear The shock band that Kayla mentioned: https://pavlok.com/ Our Coffee Coffee Coffee Show This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:34:47

Gender Roles

2/14/2022
In this episode, we talk about gender roles, specifically in marriage. Resources mentioned in this episode: Escape From Olshek's Castle by Kayla Cox https://amzn.to/3GJT2Yd Being unemployed was associated with a twofold to threefold increased relative risk of death by suicide, compared with being employed. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1732539/ Divorced people are 2.4 times likely to commit suicide, and within that group, men are 9 times more likely to commit suicide as women (so for every 1 divorced female who commits suicide, there are 9 divorced men who do) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/acquainted-the-night/201906/divorce-is-risk-factor-suicide-especially-men#:~:text=The%20link%20between%20divorce%20and,suicide%20rate%20for%20married%20persons. The impact of family structure on the health of children: Effects of divorce https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4240051/ Our Coffee Coffee Coffee Show This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:01:22:31

LOTB 072: Christmas, The Season of Gift Giving?

12/9/2021
In this episode, we talk about our Christmas gift giving and a little about our first Advent season as part of the Orthodox Christian Church. Resources mentioned in this episode: Our Coffee Coffee Coffee Show This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:36:45

LOTB 071: Fahrenheit 451 Book Discussion

10/26/2021
In this episode, we talk about the themes in the book Fahrenheit 451 and how they can be applied to the world we are living in today. SPOILERS and Content that may not be safe to hear for children. Resources mentioned in this episode: Buy a copy of Fahrenheit 451 on Amazon Our Coffee Coffee Coffee Show This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:59:02

LOTB 070: Brave New World Book Discussion

9/11/2021
In this episode, we talk about the themes in the book Brave New World and how they can be applied to the world we are living in today. SPOILERS and Content that may not be safe to hear for children. Resources mentioned in this episode: Buy a copy of Brave New World on Amazon Buy a copy of Amusing Ourselves to Death on Amazon Our Coffee Coffee Coffee Show This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:01:10:04

LOTB 069: One Year Without Social Media

7/12/2021
In this episode, we talk about our experiences with social media and what life can look like without it. Resources mentioned in this episode: DonorSee The Social Dilemma on Netflix Our Coffee Coffee Coffee Show This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:37:02

LOTB 068: Voluntary Hardship

5/15/2021
In this episode, we talk about making decisions in our life that make the easy things harder to do and how this has made our life much more fulfilling. Resources mentioned in this episode: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn's Commencement Address at Harvard University—8 June 1978 Our episode about going to church for the first time on the regular. Our introversion episode with J.R.'s brother, Roger. Christianity for Modern Pagan's book Six Miles To Supper Podcast This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:38:40

LOTB 067: Attending Church For The First Time in Our 17 Year Marriage

4/12/2021
In this episode, we talk about our decision to finally find and attend a church on a regular basis after 17 years of marriage. And it is completely different from what we were used to growing up. Resources mentioned in this episode: Our previous church episode Full time RV episodes: Our Full Time RV Life, Lessons Learned From 2 Years on the Road Covid 19 episode Six Miles To Supper Podcast DonorSee and the DonorSee episode with CEO Gret Glyer Ancient Faith Radio Orthodoxy Live The Western Rite Orthodox Church This podcast is brought to you by: The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting by Kayla Cox Get your copy of Kayla's audio book, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:36:12

LOTB 066: Our Take on Covid 19

9/15/2020
In this episode, we talk about our stance on Covid 19. Resources mentioned in this episode: CDC statistics on infection fatality rate Schedule a free 30 minute financial coaching consultation call Recommended Further Reading / Study The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker This episode is brought to you by: Cox Financial Coaching: Schedule a Free 30 Minute Consultation Call Get your copy of Kayla's audiobook, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:36:35

LOTB 065: Saying NO So You Can Say Yes

9/8/2020
In this episode, we talk about the power behind saying NO. Resources mentioned in this episode: Our Gift Giving Podcast Episode Schedule a free 30 minute financial coaching consultation call Recommended Further Reading / Study Boundaries by Dr Henry Cloud The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker This episode is brought to you by: Cox Financial Coaching: Schedule a Free 30 Minute Consultation Call Get your copy of Kayla's audiobook, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:18:37

LOTB 064: The Joy of Being Weird

9/1/2020
In this episode, we discuss why it's important to show off your weird. Resources mentioned in this episode: J.R.'s Huminals Drawings Schedule a free 30 minute financial coaching consultation call Recommended Further Reading / Study JP Sears This episode is brought to you by: Cox Financial Coaching: Schedule a Free 30 Minute Consultation Call Get your copy of Kayla's audiobook, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:16:23

LOTB 063: Permission to Speak Freely

8/24/2020
In this episode, we discuss whatever we want to discuss because this is America! Enjoy. Resources mentioned in this episode: DonorSee.com Virus Linked Hunger Article Doctors Censored JP Sears Schedule a free 30 minute financial coaching consultation call Recommended Further Reading The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Fahrenheit 451 This episode is brought to you by: Cox Financial Coaching: Schedule a Free 30 Minute Consultation Call Get your copy of Kayla's audiobook, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:18:05

LOTB 062: Parenting for Independence

8/17/2020
In this episode, we discuss our efforts to parent our children so that they become functioning adults. Resources mentioned in this episode: Schedule a free 30 minute financial coaching consultation call Recommended Further Reading 12 Rules For Life by Jordan Peterson especially Rules 5 and 11 This episode is brought to you by: Cox Financial Coaching: Schedule a Free 30 Minute Consultation Call Get your copy of Kayla's audiobook, The Laid Back Guide to Intermittent Fasting for FREE when you sign up for a 30 day trial of Audible.

Duration:00:16:01