It's Not Just A Hat Rack

My friend Terrance Alfaro posted a Facebook Live about the backlash he received on his Facebook page simply for posting a news article about Brittney Griner's release. Most of it came from Christians. His video rocked me so I invited him onto the 'cast to share more. Watch his video here. Support the show

This episode went BONKERS in 2020 when the podcast was called TECKtalks. While we were trying to sell our house, I set my backyard on fire. It was completely unintentional, but there was a valuable lesson to be learned. Support the show

Humans have up to 70,000 thoughts per day -- and most of them are negative. In this episode, we discuss: REFERENCES: Episode: THOUGHTS | Toxic Thinking, Irrational Fear & Both Times I Thought I Had Cancer Support the show

This episode is going to step on some toes -- and excuses will abound! But if you want results in your life, follow these not-so-obvious secrets. In this episode, we'll discuss: REFERENCES: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Support the show

One thing I’ve noticed as I mature into adulthood is that things that seemed completely mysterious to me in my early-20s start to make a little more sense. Support the show

Humans were designed for relationship. We can communicate with anyone in the world whenever we want -- but we're lonelier then ever before. Why is that? Support the show

Your thoughts have the power to change your environment -- even your body. In this episode, we talk about: Support the show

Welcome to the first episode under the new name! In today's episode, we talk about: References: Episode: How Jesus Saved Me Support the show

Debt is so normal today, but our bodies are sounding the alarm. In this episode, we'll dive into: Resources: Ramsey Solutions Support the show

There is a trendy new word we are hearing about in the Church -- Deconstruction. Today, we sit down with Pastor Chris Williams to discuss: References: BOOK | I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist by Norman L Geisler BOOK | Faith & Doubt by John Ortberg BOOK | The Apologetics Study Bible PODCAST | The Alisa Childers Podcast PODCAST | Cooperstuff with John Cooper PODCAST | Got Questions Podcast Support the show

Welcome to our newest segment -- CAREER CORNER. Today, we begin with some proven methods to make new friends in a crowded room. Whether you're at a networking event, a friends party where you know very few, or at an event for the first time -- these are the tools you need to turn strangers into friends. References: INTERVIEW | Human Resources Experts, Colette Pavelle and Witney Rightler, on How We Stand Out Among the Upcoming COVID-19 Hiring Boom Connect with Matt Teck on LinkedIn. Support the show

This is by far one of the most downloaded episodes of TECKtalks. This was originally recorded in April 2020 -- right as the world went into lockdown. Almost two years later, this episode has been remastered for easier listening and features a brand new music bed. Enjoy! If you know someone who needs encouragement or a boost of faith, please consider sharing this episode with them. Support the show

It's been a long time since our last episode! Thank you being so patient as we relaunch TECKtalks with a renewed vision. Today, we talk about a concept that runs counter to everything around us -- slow down to speed up. We cover: Please take a moment to leave us a 5-star review! Support the show

On August 20, 2021, I lost a friend in a tragic motorcycle accident. Not only did I lose a friend -- a wife lost her husband, a son lost his Dad, a Dad lost his son and everyone that knew Chris lost a great friend. And although I only knew Chris about six months, his death taught me more about friendship than I could imagine. We can all learn a lesson from Chris. Enjoy this episode! Support the show

On our first ever Q&A episode, we answer all of your questions -- funny and serious! This was so much fun. References Episode: My Testimony, Luke 22 & What I Learned From Complete Brokenness Episode: Wisdom vs Knowledge, Education's Expiration Date & How Your Friends Define You Episode: BOOKS THAT CHANGED ME | The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod Episode: BOOKS THAT CHANGED ME | The Third Option: Hope For A Racially Divided Nation by Miles McPherson Video: Spirit Lead Me by Influence Music & Michael Ketterer Start your podcast with Buzzsprout and get a $25 Amazon gift card! Support the show

Pandering politicians. Pronouns in your social media profile. "Holier than thou" postings. Although the phrase virtue signaling is fairly new, the actions have been around for along time. In this episode, we cover: Start your podcast today with Buzzsprout! Support the show

"Three things will last forever -- faith, hope, and love." 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT Did you know there are different kinds of hope? In this episode, we cover: God's first commandThree different types of hopeWhat happens when we get them out of orderWhere our ultimate hope should resideBiblical restoration versus annihilationHeaven is not your eternal homeReferences: Episode: My Testimony, Luke 22 & What I Learned From Complete Brokenness Book: All Things New by John Eldredge TECKtalks Podcast Online Community Support the show

After Rachel Hollis found herself in serious hot water over a TikTok video, her attempt at an apology shows us why the movement she built was ultimately doomed to fail. In this episode, we cover: RELEVANT Magazine article referenced in this episode. Support the show

On this next installment of Books That Changed Me, we're talking through The Third Option by Miles McPherson. In this episode we discuss: Racial unrest in 2020How I found the bookWhy books like How to Be an Antiracist and White Fragility do not workWhat exactly is the "third option?"What makes this book different than others about race relations? Past Episodes: George Floyd, Peace Among Violence & Christians Responding to InjusticeResponse to the Candace Owens Video on George Floyd INTERVIEW | Ashleigh Douglas, Founder of Progress Over Power, On Demonstrating Love During a Historic Era of Division Human Trafficking Resources: The A21 Campaign Operation Underground Railroad Pick up your copy of The Third Option! Support the show

Continuing our new segment, Conspiracy Series, we dive into one of the most popular yet controversial conspiracies in our culture today -- the QAnon Movement. In this episode, we cover: The difference between Q and QAnonAbsolute truth versus relative truthThe infiltration and spread of QAnon within the ChurchSocial media fascinationWhere QAnon falls apartMy personal experience going down the "rabbit hole"God's rescue plan and my repentance Before listening to this episode, we highly recommend taking in Episode 1 of the series. Resources: Article: Why Is It so Hard to Reach the Christian Conspiracy Theorist? by David French Book: Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Heidt & Greg Lukianoff Support the show