The UnlearnT Podcast
The UnlearnT Podcast is designed to help you gain the courage to change your mind about things you never thought you would change your mind about. Our hope is that you will begin to move towards a life of freedom after hearing stories from individuals who have chosen to unlearn some things in their lives.
Episodes
164 episodes
Unlearning Gen Z: The Secret World of Teenagers with Tanaya (Memphis College Student)
In this candid conversation, host Ruth Abigail speaks with Taniya Adams, a college student she has known since third grade, about the unique challenges and perspectives of Generation Z.• Finding identity amidst social media's influence ...
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The Life of Gen Z Entrepreneur with Savannah Brister (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not As Easy As Tik Tok Makes it Look
In this candid conversation, Ruth Abigail welcomes back musician Savannah Brister to discuss the realities of Gen Z, information overload, and navigating creative entrepreneurship in today's digital landscape.• How Gen Z is perceived: e...
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Unlearning Gen Z - Pastor Deon Byers
Pastor Deon Byers shares his decade of experience working with Generation Z, revealing what today's youth truly need from adults and how to build meaningful connections that transform lives.• Mentorship matters – Deon’s own life was tra...
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Unlearning The Gospel Music Industry Pt. 2
Worship leader Darnell Moore unpacks the tension between following industry strategies and Spirit-led ministry in gospel music and church leadership.• The challenge of creating sustainable ministry while remaining faithful to God's lead...
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Unlearning The Gospel Music Industry (Was Maverick City's Manager Right or Wrong?)
Link to Darnell’s episode on Unlearning Marriage: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cRfDyy6EqqfTWewDvXs7Q?si=oOHrilbERvqC7KONjgSlEg<...
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UnLearning Lean On Me: What Kind Of Leader Are You?
We examine leadership through the lens of the 1989 film "Lean On Me," exploring how different organizational phases require different leadership styles and what makes a leader effective in each one.• Different organizational phases (sta...
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Unlearning The Devil Wears Prada
We must learn to recognize how environments change us and evaluate whether our transformations align with our true selves. The journey of Andy in The Devil Wears Prada illustrates the tension between ambition and purpose.• Ambition has ...
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1:10:31
Unlearning Drumline: One Band One Sound
Drumline offers powerful leadership lessons through the journey of three key characters navigating conflict and change within a college marching band.• Dr. Lee represents tradition and structure, struggling to adapt to changing times wh...
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1:12:32
Unlearning Toy Story
We explore leadership lessons from Pixar's Toy Story in this episode of our Summer Movies series, examining how disruption and change affect team dynamics and leadership development.• Teams typically go through four developmental stages...
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1:21:29
Avengers Infinity Wars: What Happens When Power and Leadership Collide
We examine the six Infinity Stones from Marvel's Avengers: Infinity War and extract powerful leadership lessons from each one that can help us become more effective, balanced leaders.• The Power Stone demonstrates the difference between...
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From Cub to King: The Circle of Leadership in The Lion King
We explore leadership lessons from Disney's The Lion King, examining how this iconic film portrays the journey from youth to mature leadership through Simba's story.• The Circle of Life establishes leadership as a circle, not a ladder –...
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Remember The Titans: Do You Know When It’s Your Time To Lead and Your Time To Follow?
The Remember the Titans episode explores leadership themes, racial tensions, and community transformation through the lens of this iconic sports movie featuring Denzel Washington.• Sports movies powerfully utilize the underdog narrative...
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Unlearning Love and Basketball: What Monica and Quincy Got Wrong!
Ruth and Jaquetta dive into the cult classic "Love & Basketball" as they kick off their summer series examining movies they had to unlearn from, breaking down the film's problematic messages about relationships, identity, and success.
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1:05:31
Millennials in Crisis: Navigating Life After The Storm
When emerging from crisis, we must reorient ourselves to new environments with new mindsets, as the habits and perspectives that sustained us during difficult times may not serve us in seasons of abundance.• The storm truly ends when yo...
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Millennials In Crisis Pt. 2: What Do I do If I'm In A Storm Right Now?
The second part of our storm series focuses on what to do during moments of crisis, offering practical guidance for navigating through life's most challenging seasons. We share wisdom on how to maintain your sense of self and purpose when every...
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Millennials In Crisis Mini Series: Preparing Your Crisis Kit Before the Storm
We explore the essential components of a crisis toolkit for millennials and middle adults who are feeling squeezed by life's challenges and uncertainties.• Community is foundational—know who's around you and be aware of what gifts they ...
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Unlearning Parenting: The Challenge and The Blessing of a Blended Family
The Gardners join us to share their journey as a blended family, revealing how they built a strong foundation through commitment, communication, and adapting to unexpected changes. Ty and Ruth Abigail discuss how their relationship evolved from...
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1:12:59
Unlearning Parenting: The Smith Family Episode
The whole Smith family gathers for an intimate, multigenerational discussion about parenting approaches, examining what needs to be preserved and what should be unlearned for the benefit of future generations.• Jacqueline Smith (mother)...
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1:24:47
Freedom Friday: When Life Squeezes You, Whatever Is Inside Will Come Out
We explore how what comes out of us under pressure directly reveals what we've been filling ourselves with, just as squeezing a lemon produces only lemon juice because that's what's inside it.• Taking inventory of what we consume throug...
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Unlearning Parenting: Divorce Made Me A Single Parent... Now What?
Juanita shares her journey as a single mother parenting her now 18-year-old daughter from age four, offering wisdom on co-parenting, building resilience, and evolving from teacher to coach.• Transitioning from a two-parent household to ...
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1:22:29
Unlearning Parenting: The Elder Millennial Perspective
Erica Ramsey joins RA to discuss the profound transition from career-focused independence to motherhood and how she's navigating this unexpected journey while maintaining her identity and business.• Success in business doesn't automatic...
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Freedom Friday: God Didn’t Bless You for YOU!
God is moving us from transactional mindsets to transformational encounters that prepare us not just to receive blessings but to become capable of holding and sharing them. The real test of faith comes not in waiting but in the moment God start...
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Unlearning Parenting: Your Adult Child’s Behavior is NOT Your Failure!
Settle in folks! Patrick and Shemika Harrington share their wisdom on navigating the challenging transition from parenting children to parenting adults, discussing the generational differences between Gen X parents and their Gen Z children in t...
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1:46:17
Freedom Friday: You Won't Be Free Without Boundaries
Freedom depends not on unlimited choices but on clear boundaries that enable focused attention and meaningful progress.• You cannot focus on something that isn't properly framed• Like picture frames, boundaries help eliminate distra...
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UnLearning Parenting: The Hard Truths of Blended Families
Eric Ballentine, Executive Director of Streets Ministries in Memphis, shares his journey through fatherhood, marriage, and ministry as someone who "jumped off the porch" at age 12 before finding his faith at 25. His powerful story reveals how h...
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