The Essential Discourse Podcast
The Mission of The Essential Discourse Podcast is to inspire & guide faith-driven individuals on their journey to personal growth & deeper connections. By blending practical wisdom with spiritual insight, I believe we can overcome challenges, nurture healthy relationships, and live purposefully.
Additionally, my mission is to create a community. In this safe space, everyone is truly seen, heard, encouraged, and empowered to be transformed by faith into better mental and spiritual versions of themselves, with unwavering support from the community.
Podcasting since 2022 • 26 episodes
The Essential Discourse Podcast
Latest Episodes
Getting Ready for 2026-What Worked and What Didn’t In 2025
Welcome to The Essential Discourse Podcast. In this episode, I close out 2025 with a personal and honest review of the year. I'll walk you through what went well, what went wrong, and what lessons I am taking into 2026.I share my experie...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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17:08
Understanding Swine Mentality To Protect Your Pearls
In this episode of The Essential Discourse Podcast, host Bruce Smith delves into navigating relationships with "swine-minded" individuals, a concept derived from the biblical sermon of not casting pearls before swine. He passionately articulate...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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57:56
Being Intentional In 2025
Welcome to the Essential Discourse Podcast! I'm your host, Bruce Smith, and I'm thrilled to kick off our first episode of 2025 with you. Have you ever heard, "It's not how you start; it's how you finish?" That may be true. However,...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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35:33
Stop OverThinking: Break Free
Ever catch yourself spiraling into a black hole of 'what ifs' and endless doubt? Trust me, you're not alone. Today, we're diving headfirst into the all-too-common struggle of overthinking!Hey everyone! Welcome back to The Essential Disc...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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20:55
The Unspoken Grief Associated with the Grieving Process
Welcome to another powerful episode of The Essential Discourse Podcast. I’m your host, Bruce Smith, and today, we're tackling a topic that's often overlooked but deeply impactful: the grief associated with grieving. In this episode, we're going...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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25:54