Paradox Podcast

Where'd My Belly Button Go, Part 3: The Power of Listening

Thu, 08 Oct 2026 06:03:00 GMT

This episode explores the often-missed spiritual practice of listening — learning to hear the Holy Spirit in the clutter of daily life. The hosts share personal stories where tiny, irritating interruptions turned into divine appointments: a Starbucks encounter that led to comfort, a missed stop that later revealed a classmate’s heart attack, and a neighborly chat that felt orchestrated. They unpack what it means to have a heart that can be "plucked" — tender and attentive — and how wisdom helps translate abrupt nudges into compassionate action. Practical encouragement is offered for cultivating sensitivity to those subtle nudges.

Where'd My Belly Button Go? Gratitude is a Journey, Part 2

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:03:02 GMT

In this episode the hosts continue the “Where'd Did My Belly Button Go” conversation, centering on gratitude emerging from hardship. Stories range from miraculous protection in dangerous environments to a medical device inventor who survived a terrifying burn and later patented life-saving technology. The panel reflects on how gratitude often arrives after time and reflection, and how painful moments can yield wisdom, purpose, and unexpected blessings. Biblical references — Hannah’s prayer, Moses and the Red Sea, and Samuel — frame the conversation as they explore remembering, thanking God, and recognizing protection even when you once felt foolish or unworthy.

Where'd My Belly Button Go? Gratitude in the Small Stuff, Part 1

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:02:00 GMT

This episode uses the surprisingly emotional moment of noticing a missing belly button after surgery as a springboard into a larger conversation about gratitude. The hosts reflect on how small, overlooked parts of life — body parts, reliable cars, daily routines — become anchors for thankfulness only after loss or disruption. Drawing on biblical ideas about praise and angels, humorous personal stories, and the way gratitude reshapes attitude, they argue that grateful people attract generosity and better relationships. Expect candid anecdotes, gentle theology, and practical nudges to notice and thank God for the ordinary gifts you usually ignore.

Paradox Introductions: Three Doctors, One Wild Ride

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:02:00 GMT

In this premiere episode the three hosts—Dr. Debbora Whitson, Dr. Deborah Brazeal, and Dr. Vince Johnson Jr.—introduce the Paradox podcast and themselves. They explain the show’s mission: to explore ideas that seem contradictory but reveal deeper truths. Each host shares formative personal stories—Whitson’s accelerated academic path and spiritual awakening after family crisis; Brazeal's childhood fragility turned discipline and academic drive; and Johnson's musical upbringing, international exposure, and sensory differences that shaped his calling. The tone mixes humor, vulnerability, faith, and curiosity, promising candid conversations and challenging topics. They close with a teaser for the next episode, “Where’s My Belly Button?”