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Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon

Adam Qadmon dives into the book of Proverbs. Our prayer is that you take a quick moment to read the Proverb and then listen to the podcast for that day. Together we explore how ancient wisdom is still very much alive.John & Kim

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7:50

Proverbs 24:5-6 - Wisdom Over Muscle

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/16

What does it truly mean to be strong? While society often celebrates physical prowess, the most powerful forces throughout history have emerged from wisdom, strategy, and knowledge rather than muscle alone. We dive into this fascinating paradox by examining the ancient wisdom that "a wise man is strong" and how it manifests in modern contexts. From Warren Buffett's intellectual influence to diverse corporate boards outperforming their competitors by 43%, we see this principle validated repea...

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8:07

Proverbs 24:3-4 - Building Your Fortress of Love

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/15

Love as architecture rather than mere emotion offers a revolutionary perspective on family dynamics. What if creating a truly nurturing home environment requires the same intentional design and consistent effort as building a fortress? This fascinating exploration connects ancient wisdom with contemporary observations to reveal timeless principles for cultivating exceptional family relationships. We examine a remarkable journal entry describing a family whose interactions created an emotiona...

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5:53

Proverbs 23:29-33 - Ancient Warnings, Modern Addictions

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/14

What dangerous human tendencies have remained unchanged for thousands of years? Prepare for a fascinating journey that bridges ancient wisdom with modern neuroscience to reveal timeless truths about our deepest attachments. We begin by examining a poetic passage from Proverbs that describes wine with striking imagery – its appealing red color and smooth movement before it "bites like a serpent." This ancient warning parallels modern accounts of addiction with uncanny accuracy, both acknowled...

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6:03

Proverbs 23:23 - The Hidden Cost of Bargain Hunting

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/13

We explore the fascinating paradox between our pursuit of happiness through material purchases versus investing in truth, wisdom, and understanding that truly leads to lasting fulfillment. Ancient wisdom from Proverbs about buying truth connects surprisingly well with modern research showing how personal growth creates measurable benefits in life satisfaction and longevity. • A story about a bargain camera purchase gone wrong illustrates how we often mistake temporary pleasure for lasting va...

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4:03

Proverbs 23:17-18 - The Vigilance Paradox

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/12

We explore the fascinating paradox of human behavior - why we watch others make mistakes, clearly see the consequences, and then do the exact same things ourselves. This deeply human tendency connects to psychological research about decision-making, impulse control, and the importance of vigilance in resisting temptation. • The classroom story of a student who observes chaos before joining in, only to be caught by the teacher's return • Research shows we make 35,000 decisions daily but only ...

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6:15

Proverbs 23:4-5 -Beyond Wealth

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/11

Money takes flight. The careful investor becomes the desperate gambler. And in the end, everything is gone. This haunting trajectory forms the backbone of our exploration into one of life's fundamental tensions—the pursuit of material wealth versus the cultivation of lasting value. Drawing from a personal reflection titled "Octi11.txt," we unpack the profound biblical wisdom found in Proverbs that warns "riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven." This v...

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5:05

Proverbs 23:1-3 - The Poison of Comparison

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/10

Have you ever felt that sharp pang of envy when scrolling through social media or visiting a friend's beautiful new home? That universal feeling of looking at someone else's life and wishing it was yours is the focus of our deep dive today. We explore a remarkably honest journal entry about sibling envy – one brother coveting another's big house, expensive car, designer clothes, and steak dinners while feeling increasingly inadequate and resentful. But the story takes an unexpected turn when...

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Proverbs 22:28 - Vanishing Boundaries

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/09

Boundaries matter. When they disappear—whether physical or philosophical—confusion quickly follows. This fascinating exploration begins with a property dispute triggered by missing fence posts and evolves into a profound meditation on how easily we dismiss the wisdom of previous generations. The central metaphor is deceptively simple: stone pillars and a fence, carefully placed by a father to mark property lines, have been removed. Now, with deeds missing and markers gone, neighbors find the...

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Proverbs 22:24-25 - Friend Circles, Soul Mirrors

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/08

Who you spend time with shapes who you become—sometimes faster than you'd ever imagine. Join us as we unpack the extraordinary power of social influence through the lens of ancient wisdom and modern experience. We begin with a startling proverb that warns against befriending angry people, not just because they're unpleasant, but because their behaviors are contagious. This biblical insight provides the perfect backdrop for a heartbreaking story about a teenage boy whose character underwent a...

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7:21

Proverbs 22:22-23 - Blind Justice

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/07

What happens when we exploit those who cannot defend themselves? Our latest deep dive examines a powerful text that pulls no punches about the moral and spiritual consequences of taking advantage of the vulnerable. The conversation centers on a deceptively simple story—a man who realizes a newsstand owner is blind and gleefully steals three magazines while paying for just one. This small act of deception becomes a powerful lens through which we examine larger patterns of exploitation and the...

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7:40

Proverbs 22:15 - Rules, Love, and Hidden Care

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/06

Rules surround us every day, but have you ever stopped to consider their deeper purpose? This thought-provoking discussion explores a reflection called "October 6" that transforms how we might understand boundaries and discipline in our lives. Through the simple yet powerful image of a mother stopping her curious child from touching a hot pan on the stove, we unpack the profound distinction between punishment driven by anger versus correction motivated by love and protection. "Punishment is ...

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4:50

Proverbs 22:9 - The Two Faces of Giving

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/05

The stark difference between reactive and proactive giving forms the heart of our conversation today. When faced with widespread poverty and hunger, do we wait to be asked before extending help, or do we actively seek opportunities to serve? This deceptively simple question reveals profound truths about our spiritual orientation and personal values. Our discussion examines a powerful personal reflection that describes the transformative moment when abstract awareness of poverty becomes visce...

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7:47

Proverbs 22:8 - Karmic Consequences

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/04

Ever notice how what you put out there seems to come back to you? Today we explore the universal principle of karma through the lens of ancient wisdom found in Proverbs 22:8: "He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity and the rod of his anger shall fail." We unpack this powerful proverb by examining what it means to sow iniquity – deliberate harm and negative intentions – and how this inevitably yields vanity, or emptiness. The message is clear: put out bad, and you get nothing of value in r...

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4:28

Proverbs 22:5 - The Hidden Cost of Shortcuts

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/03

Shortcuts promise everything we want: faster results, less effort, and a quicker arrival at our destination. Yet why do they so often lead us into unexpected trouble? In this thought-provoking exploration, we unpack a timeless allegory about travelers who abandon a winding path for what appears to be an easier route straight up a hill. Their journey quickly transforms from promising to perilous as they encounter thick undergrowth, treacherous footing, and eventually find themselves tra...

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6:08

Proverbs 22:3 - Warning Signs

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/02

What makes us ignore obvious warning signs? The massive storm clouds gather, lightning flashes across the sky, thunder roars—and yet some people refuse to take shelter until it's too late. This fascinating phenomenon isn't limited to extreme weather but extends to virtually every aspect of our lives. Drawing from a deeply personal journal entry about a threatening storm, we explore the psychology behind our tendency to dismiss clear danger signals. The journal writer's confusion is palpable:...

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Proverbs 22:1-2 - The Ice Cream Man's Secret to...

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/01

What if the secret to happiness isn't making more money, but giving more of yourself? This captivating exploration challenges everything we think we know about success and fulfillment. Meet Mr. B - a man who left his executive position to drive an ice cream truck and hang out with neighborhood kids. Far from a downgrade, this unconventional career move reveals profound wisdom about what truly constitutes a meaningful life. Studies show volunteers experience 40% higher life satisfaction, and ...

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Proverbs 21:31 - Security Beyond Locks

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/09/30

What keeps you up at night? For many, it's the growing gap between feeling secure and being secure. Our conversation dives into a raw, honest journal entry that captures what millions silently struggle with—balancing physical protection with spiritual conviction. We begin by exploring a neighborhood in transition, where rising crime rates and midnight alarm sirens signal a world shrinking with fear. The journal author's initial response mirrors what many Americans do: building higher fences,...

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Proverbs 21:30 - Pride's Hidden Trap

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/09/29

Pride holds a notorious position as the deadliest of the seven deadly sins, but what makes it so dangerous in our everyday lives? This episode explores the fascinating intersection between ancient wisdom traditions and cutting-edge psychological research on how pride subtly reshapes our entire worldview without us even noticing. We dive into compelling research about the "better-than-average effect" where 80% of people rate themselves above average in positive traits (a statistical impossibi...

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5:52

Proverbs 21:26 - Circulation Over Accumulation: The...

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/09/28

What happens to our hearts when money fills our pockets? Drawing from the ancient wisdom of Proverbs 21:26, we dive into the fascinating relationship between wealth and moral character through compelling real-world examples. Meet two individuals from similar humble beginnings who took radically different paths. The first—a successful businessman from a mining town—repeatedly postponed giving back, telling himself "just a little more" until his good intentions went to the grave with him. The ...

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3:48

Proverbs 21:22 - Trapped in Love

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/09/27

What happens when the relationships meant to nurture us become sources of our deepest wounds? Our exploration begins with a startling revelation: toxic relationships can increase mental health risks by a staggering 70%. Through one man's painfully honest account, we witness the transformation of a once-loving home into what he describes as a psychological prison. The science behind toxic relationships reveals disturbing patterns. Anticipatory anxiety—constantly waiting for the next criticism...

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