• The Power of Utah State Athletics | Drew Thorngren
    Feb 16 2022

    We discuss the power of university athletics and how they shape us. Drew is a current business senator at Utah State University; started 2 clubs, athletic administration, and sports management; and is currently running for athletics and campus recreation executive director. He talks about his story and his love and passion for USU athletics. We also discuss the future and what life with him as the executive director will look like.

    Follow him on instagram
    @uncle_drew24

    To watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube go to Passions & Perspectives Podcast

    and to contact the videographer email
    ktureson98@gmail.com

    Please contact us at passions.perspectives@gmail.com

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    18 mins
  • Breaking Down the Taboos of Sex and Sexuality | Eden Borden
    Feb 9 2022

    In this episode we discuss why it's so important to make sex and sexuality an easy topic to talk about and how to break down the taboos of our time. Eden is a future sex therapist and a sexuality studies student at Utah State University. She breaks down the differences between sex and sexuality and why they are important topics today. She also discusses how we can bridge the gap between those who are sexually different.

    To contact Eden:
    bookwormborden@gmail.com
    @thekinkychristianpodcast

    Please if you get a chance leave us a rating or review ⭐️ or if you have any other questions contact us at passions.perspectives@gmail.com

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    26 mins
  • Refugees and The Power of Stories | Tyler Rich
    Feb 3 2022

    We discuss what Their Story is Out Story at Utah State University does to help integrate refugees into society. Tyler Rich is the president of Their Story is Our Story chapter at Utah State University and sees a world where we understand people that are different from us. Ultimately he sees a world where there is no "them" only us. 

    Their Story is Our Story Website: 
    https://tsosrefugees.org/all

    To contact Tyler:
    tylerrich1326@gmail.com

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    21 mins
  • Porn and Its Effects on Society | Krista Phillips
    Dec 22 2021

    Krista and I discuss pornography and the negative impacts we see because of it. We talk about the objectification that comes with pornography and some of the ways we might be able to overcome its negative impacts as a society. We also discuss resources for those looking to get out of a pornography addiction. 

    check out truth about porn for more information on the subject:
    https://truthaboutporn.org/about/

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    22 mins
  • ASL and Lessons from the Deaf Community | Adam Smith
    Dec 8 2021

    A conversation into what ASL is and why it is so important in our culture. Adam Smith is an ASL interpreter and invasions a world where ASL is commonplace. We discuss what it is like to learn ASL and the impact it has had on him. We also talk about the lessons that can be learned from the deaf community and how we can implement them in our own life. 

    If you would like to contact Adam you can contact him as: adam.smith42@outlook.com

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    31 mins
  • Curiosity and The Short Coming of the Education System | John Engler
    Dec 1 2021

    A conversation into what it means to be a student and  stay curious. We also talk about the short comings of the education system and how we can remedy those failing. John Engler is a professor at Utah State University and teaches in the english department. 

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    30 mins
  • Politics and Understanding | Ryan Smith
    Nov 30 2021

    A discussion into politics and how we can come together as a nation. Ryan Smith is president of the college Republicans at Utah State University and the host of the political perspectives podcast. We discuss the power of conversation and listening to those who we disagree with and learning to understand others perspectives. Together lets end group polarization


    Political Podcast Link:
    Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-perspectives/id1595619754
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1mSsvm2dYrItTP9vZQaBYh?si=a70cb688ce274eac
    Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xODg1OTY2LnJzcw

    All Sides:
    https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news

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    26 mins
  • Introduction
    Nov 29 2021

    This episode is an introduction into why I started this podcast and what we can do to become more openminded and better understand those around us. I hope you enjoy!

    You can contact us at passions.perspectives@gmail.com

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    5 mins