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In this video I go over a biblical method to praying effectively. God, above all, wants our faith. Not our works, not our words, but our faith. Once we believe in the answer to our prayers, we will receive it. How do we believe in something we do not yet have? Watch til the end to find out. If you enjoyed, leave a like and comment what you think. Subscribe if you wanna see more of my work. You can reach me on my Instagram- adriandepasquale You can also email me at depasquale158@gmail.com 0:00-00:20 Introduction 00:20-1:45 The Lord's Prayer 1:45-2:40 The Parable of the Persistent Neighbor 2:40-3:50 When you stand praying 3:50-4:48 Believe you have received it 4:48-6:00 Faith without works is dead 6:00-7:18 A real world example of believing 7:18-8:46 Gratitude 8:46-10:27 How to be grateful for something you don't have 10:27-11:47 God's Wisdom 11:47-13:11 Bonus tips

Tending to the leaves of an infected tree is a fruitless venture. As soon as the leaves are taken care of, more infected leaves sprout. The solution is to handle the roots, the core of the issue. In the same way, dopamine detoxing handles the individual actions, not the core of the individual. A new story must be written, one must be reborn. Contact Instagram- adriandepasquale TikTok- adriana1exander #dopamine #selfimprovement #masculinity 0:00-1:30 Have you failed dopamine detoxing? 1:30-2:15 What dopamine actually is 2:15-4:00 Dopamine as an investment 4:00-5:10 How you want dopamine to work 5:10-8:00 Change your identity 8:00-10:58 How to change your story

In this video, I discuss how the Christian Church has delved into the pursuit of objective truth rather than faith. Faith is an essential element to growth and is much more transformative than simply "knowing" something to be true. Please leave me your thoughts and thank you. Instagram- adriandepasquale TikTok- adrianalexander If you want to reach me, contact me on Instagram #christianity #faith #jesus 0:00-0:46 Introduction 0:46-2:30 The Biblical Stories and Phenomenology 2:30-3:40 Objective Truth versus Faith 3:40-5:00 The Problem with Christian Apology 5:00-10:30 Believe You Have Received 10:30-15:25 Conclusion

In this video, my girlfriend Ariana and I talk about her conversion, legalist Christianity, masculinity, and femininity. We also discuss our personal struggles with our faith and lessons we have learned from being in a relationship. If you enjoy the video, leave a like and subscribe. Thank you. #christianity #masculinity #femininity Socials Instagram- adriandepasquale TikTok- adr1analexander Content of video 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 - Ariana's Conversion 13:20 - Struggles with the Faith 18:37 - Issues with Church 23:30 - Feminism in the West 30:00 - The Nuclear Family 32:00 - Red Pill and Extreme Masculinity 37:15 - What Can Help the Modern Woman? 43:00 - The Importance of Discussion 46:00 - Modern Dating Advice 51:00 - The Dopamine Problem 53:00 - Lessons from Our Relationship

In this video I lay out what I believe the Church is doing incorrectly when addressing sexual sin. I am not here to give more commandments or scare you into compliance, as you have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power. I am here to help you know the power you have in Christ and how to wield your sexual energy like a sword. #christianity #lust #jesus contact me on Instagram @adriandepasquale

My reasons and grievances against the Church; that is, the physical constructed "church" we have created. My issues with the literalist biblical worldview and how faith is interwoven in reality. email- depasquale158@gmail.com #christianity #jesus #bible

Hey everyone, in this video I discuss self-improvement; specifically, Christian self-improvement. American culture has been mixed in with the Gospel message to an alarming degree. TikToks showcase how the "good" Christian lifestyle needs to be productive, efficient, and disciplined. Although there is nothing intrinsically wrong with these qualities, it has no place in the Gospel. It's gotten to the point in which being unproductive is the cardinal sin. The Christian life is restful and it was meant to be enjoyed. We have what we need forever in Christ. You aren't striving to be perfect, you are perfect. As if self effort ever resulted in perfection. If you enjoyed the video, please leave a like and subscribe. If you have any thoughts, let me know what they are in the comment section. I love to read what you guys have to say and it motivates me to keep making videos like this. contact- depasquale158@gmail.com #christianity #selfimprovement #jesus

In this video, I discuss why I believe masculinity is in crisis. Masculinity is not a social construct. Expressing masculinity in certain ways has changed over time, but men have generally behaved in line with the biological markers that underly masculinity. For example, men used to wear wigs, which we would deem today as not masculine. However, men still retained increased aggression, bravery, and disagreeableness; probably more so than the modern man. There is a calculated attempt to destroy masculinity. The aggression, bravery, and disagreeableness which is fueled by natural biology with hormones like testosterone, are natural to masculinity. These cannot be removed. If we continue to feminize boys and go down the road of destroying masculinity, we will face dire consequences both mentally and in our ability to survive and compete against other nations. If you enjoyed the video, please don't forget to leave a like and subscribe here if you are new. All of this really helps out my channel. If you have any thoughts, please leave them in the comments, and practice common courtesy. #masculinity #mensmentalhealth #redpill

Welcome back to the channel. In this video, I discuss Andrew Tate, the Red Pill community, and Christian Masculinity. Andrew Tate, Sneako, Fresh and Fit, etc. are just a few of the popular red pill personalities that have become increasingly famous in the recent months. They focus on topics such as masculinity, male self improvement, finances, dating, etc. I have nothing personally against any of the red pill creators. In fact, I agree with a lot of what they say and there is a lot of good information that they provide for young men. However, it is important for men, especially Christian men, not to take masculinity in the wrong direction. The line between a good, noble man and a bad man is very thin. Both share similar qualities; it is how they use those qualities that make them distinct. I am not saying that these creators are promoting the idea that men should be bad. I do think that young men are facing several severe issues today, and while we should address those issues, they should not be used to go to the opposite extreme. Many men are understandably angry and lost; it is therefore very easy for these men to cling to the wrong path. If you enjoyed the video, leave a like and subscribe if you're new here. Leave a comment down below with your thoughts. Do you think there is a negative implication for men who listen to these creators? #andrewtate #redpill #masculinity

In this video, I briefly discuss what dopamine is and how it works, its relation to the stoic philosophy, and how to use that philosophy to have healthy levels of dopamine throughput the day. The explanation behind the mechanisms is based on Andrew Huberman's understanding of it, which he explains in the Huberman Lab Podcast if you want more information on it. Dopamine should be thought of as a currency. It's a limited supply that should be used on things we truly care about. We should avoid activities that unnecessarily use too much dopamine or use it too often. If you enjoyed the video, please leave a like and subscribe, it really helps me out. #stoicism #dopamine #unmotivated

"If you can't focus on a task, then you must blink and cure your brain." In this video, I briefly explain how we can cure our brains. Cure them from what? The instant gratification culture that we live in. It has infected our brains to the point we cannot even focus anymore. Anything that doesn't grab our attention in a second or less is not even considered. This is only getting worse with most social media platforms adopting short videos with algorithms bringing endless more right after. Our conscious thought can fix this, but we must believe it can. The more consciously you think of something, the more effortless and real it becomes. Change your attention and you'll change your brain. If you enjoyed, please leave a like and subscribe. #self-improvement #andrewtate #mentaltoughness

In this video, we look at Nietzsche and Jung's analysis of modern culture; namely, its faith in the category of reason. Is the search for objective truth enough to justify life on its own? Is there more to human existence? The unconscious forces in human beings are probably older and just as important as our ability to think rationally. Archetypal images and stories have driven cultures for thousands of years. We live in a unique time in which these forces are being abandoned as unnecessary or undesirable. This is a grave mistake to Nietzsche and Jung, who accurately predicted that this would cause nihilism. Happy to be back and stay tuned for more videos. Let me know what you think of this one in the comments. Subscribing and liking the video would help me out immensely. Music Static Cling- Scattle Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio Images- I own none of the images and each belong to their respective owners. #nietzsche #jung #unconscious

Self-improvement is a drug. It can become addictive. The binging of self-help YouTube videos, books, and routines can become a lifestyle. It makes us feel like we are being productive and useful, but in actuality, we are just chasing the high of accomplishment without any real accomplishment. In a world where everything is provided to you, it makes sense why you would need to construct artificial ways of progress and movement forward. I am not of course against all forms of self-improvement. But improvement has been conflated with change. We begin to hate ourselves when we see ourselves not stack up against others. But not each of us is a morning bird, drinker of Starbucks frappes, and go getter. Some of us stay awake late in the night researching our economy. Or researching why people today are so depressed in first-world countries. Some of us wake up at 4 am to workout. Others find the gym to be a waste of time and work in push-ups throughout the day. Our goal is to optimize our natural tendencies. This is who you are, stop trying to be like the staple carbon copy of an American worker. #self-improvement #self-destruction #motivation TikTok- @rationalchristianity (will be @adrianalexander very soon) Instagram- adriandepasquale

Welcome back. In this ThoughtTalk episode, I go over several misconceptions that are pervasive throughout the Church. Concepts like "Carry your cross and follow me", "Faith without works is Dead", and the inerrancy of the Bible. If you are a very fundamentalist Christian, this will likely offend you. My intention is not to offend anyone, I just want incorrect interpretations that cause self hatred to end. Christians should only be dogmatic about the event of Christ's death and resurrection. The overwhelming arrogance Christians seem to have in their interpretation should not be where their faith rests. What if you're wrong? Then what? Fortunately, it doesn't matter. You're likely incorrect about something. Focus on the event of Christ and all is good. If you enjoyed, I would appreciate if you left a like, comment, and subscribed. This channel is growing and it motivates me to keep putting stuff out if it is well received. If there is any specific content from this episode you would like me to go in depth on, let me know in the comments. Thank you. Instagram- adriandepasquale TikTok- @thoughttalks #christianity #bible #jesus

In this video, I discuss Attack on Titan's effect on its viewers. In particular, Eren Yeager's archetypal attributes that he conveys to the viewers. I go over the Will to Power, individualism, and the warrior archetype. Attack on Titan is a complex narrative about humanity defending itself from titans, humanoid creatures that have a taste for humans. Most of Paradis wishes to stay in the walls forever, stuck in a mode of complacency and apathy. Eren joins the Survey Corp to work toward his freedom. As he discovers more about himself and his powers, Eren goes to more extreme lengths to attain freedom. The hero becomes the warrior, as he is faced with a grim conclusion; the only way in which he can gain freedom. Attack on Titan is about the sovereignty of the individual vs the collective. If you enjoyed, please consider leaving a like and comment. If you're new here, consider subscribing. This is a growing channel and I try and post quality content, so any support helps. Thank you. Contact- Instagram: adriandepasquale TikTok- ThoughtTalks I do not own any of the content. All content belongs to the respective owners. Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 106 and 106A, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. #nietzsche #jung #attackontitan #erenyeager

In this video, I go over Aristotle's concept of entelechy. The state of entelechy is when a being recognizes all of its potential. To Aristotle, this was the objective of life. I assert that many states of you already exist in abstraction, ranging from you fulfilling none of your potential, to fulfilling all of it. It is imperative that you recognize that potential "yous" do exist and you will be meeting them in the future. I think it would be wise then to take the necessary steps of realizing the potential "you" that you want to be and how to actualize that person. If you enjoyed, please like and share. YouTube- ThoughtTalks Instagram- adriandepasquale TikTok- thoughttalks