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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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Proverbs 26:9 - When Winning Arguments Isn't the...

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/11/05

What happens when you can't win an argument about something you deeply believe? We've all experienced that sinking feeling—being passionately convinced of something yet unable to articulate why against someone armed with facts, figures, and clever rebuttals. This episode explores a transformative insight about the nature of conviction itself. The conversation begins with a compelling story about a woman repeatedly challenged by someone who uses Scripture not to understand faith, but specific...

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Proverbs 26:7 - The Intervention Paradox

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/11/04

Have you ever watched someone you care about make a poor choice despite your warnings? You're not alone. New research reveals a startling paradox: while 97% of us accurately predict when others will make mistakes, only 12% successfully intervene to prevent them. This episode dives deep into the science behind why warnings often fall on deaf ears and reveals a surprising truth about helping others grow. We explore how the "backfire effect" makes direct warnings counterproductive in 70% of cas...

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Proverbs 26:5 - Breaking the Cruelty Cycle

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/11/03

Cruelty cuts deep. When someone wounds us with words or actions, our brains flood with the same stress hormones released during physical attacks. But what happens next is entirely up to us. Meet Andrew, whose story vividly illustrates our universal struggle with emotional pain. After his mother's institutionalization, he faced the brutal social landscape of school with his most vulnerable wound exposed. His classmates responded predictably—some with genuine empathy, others with indifference,...

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7:15

Proverbs 26:4 - The Art of Letting Criticism Fly By

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/11/02

Why does criticism devastate some people while others shrug it off completely? The answer lies in what psychologists call "internal validation" - a powerful mental framework that determines whether negative feedback sticks or simply doesn't find a place to land. Our exploration begins with a striking workplace study showing that 60% of employees feel crushed by criticism, while 40% remain virtually unfazed. This difference isn't about natural confidence or thick skin, but rather a developed ...

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6:54

Proverbs 26:2 - The Collapsing Walls of Self-Control

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/11/01

What happens when society gives us permission to bend the rules? Our Halloween-themed episode delves into a remarkable journal entry that documents the alarming progression from harmless holiday mischief to genuinely dangerous behavior in real-time. We explore how a night of toilet papering houses and soaping windows quickly escalated to slashing tires and pouring oil on steps when an older teen joined the group. This progression perfectly illustrates the "broken windows theory" - the crimin...

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7:51

Proverbs 25:28 - Breaking the Cycle of Revenge

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/31

Have you ever wondered why our first instinct when hurt is to hit back? This fascinating exploration challenges our fundamental assumptions about human conflict, revealing how kindness might actually be our most powerful response to hostility. Drawing from an extraordinary wartime story where soldiers chose to help their wounded enemy, we uncover the profound psychological impact of unexpected compassion. Ancient wisdom tells us "if your enemy is hungry, give them food" - but the surprising ...

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6:05

Proverbs 25:21-22 - The Comfort Paradox

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/30

Ever wondered why your well-intentioned words of comfort sometimes seem to fall flat? You might be shocked to learn that 93% of people report feeling worse, not better, when offered generic phrases like "everything happens for a reason" during times of crisis. Our exploration into the science of emotional support reveals a fascinating paradox: our natural instinct to fix others' pain often backfires. Neuroscience research shows that dismissive positivity actually activates the same brain reg...

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6:51

Proverbs 25:20 - Lost in the Woods

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/29

Why do we panic and make everything worse when staying put would save us? The answer lies at the fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge psychology. Consider this vivid proverb: "Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth and a foot out of joint." These aren't just poetic words—neuroscience confirms that misplaced trust activates the same pain centers as physical injuries. That ancient wisdom knew something about our brains long before we ha...

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4:49

Proverbs 25:19 - The Cooling Breath

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/28

What happens when the limits of human endurance meet the transformative power of renewal? Our exploration begins with a startling fact: mental fatigue can reduce physical performance by up to 15%. Yet something as simple as a cool breeze might completely transform our capacity to persevere. We journey back to the early 1900s, where harvest workers endured grueling 14-hour days in temperatures exceeding 100°F. Their experience reveals a profound truth about endurance – when that cooling wind ...

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7:54

Proverbs 25:8 - The 90-Second Rule

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/26

Why do we judge others in mere seconds yet take months to recognize our own faults? This fascinating psychological contradiction lies at the heart of conflict resolution and reveals why ancient wisdom about self-reflection remains profoundly relevant today. Through the compelling story of a service station owner whose absolute certainty in court led to unexpected consequences, we explore the dangerous gap between perceived and actual self-awareness. The owner's failure to examine their own r...

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Proverbs 25:4 - Ancient Crafts, Modern Growth

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/25

Have you ever wondered if our ancestors knew something about personal growth that we've forgotten? Ancient craftsmen—silversmiths and potters—understood profound truths about transformation that most modern self-help approaches have either diluted or abandoned completely. We dive deep into how traditional crafts reveal surprising wisdom about change and growth. Historical silversmiths achieved astonishing purity levels—999.9 parts per thousand—through a meticulous process of removing impurit...

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Proverbs 25:2-3 - The Mystery Addiction

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/24

Dopamine rushes through your brain when you solve a mystery—the same chemical reward you get from eating chocolate or falling in love. This fascinating neurological response explains everything from our obsession with true crime podcasts to our drive toward understanding quantum physics. We explore how this mystery-solving instinct isn't just about entertainment but is fundamentally tied to human survival. Our ancestors literally lived or died based on their ability to recognize patterns and...

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Proverbs 24:30-31 - The Garden of Self

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/23

What secrets do our living spaces reveal about our inner worlds? We dive deep into this age-old question, exploring the fascinating connection between the environments we create and the lives we lead inside our minds and hearts. The ancient wisdom suggesting that neglected properties reflect neglected souls finds surprising support in modern research. Scientists have discovered that strangers can accurately identify personality traits just by looking at photographs of someone's bedroom. Yet ...

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Proverbs 24:28-29 - The Revenge Paradox

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/22

That split second when someone wrongs us and our brain immediately starts plotting revenge scenarios isn't just a quirk of human nature—it's hardwired into our evolutionary history. Yet this primal impulse might be leading us completely astray in modern life. Dive with us into the fascinating intersection of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge neuroscience as we explore why our brains process social rejection in the same regions activated by physical pain. When someone damages our reputation or ...

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Proverbs 24:23-25 - The Hidden Selfishness Behind...

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/21

Have you ever questioned the true motivations behind your good deeds? This thought-provoking discussion challenges us to examine the uncomfortable reality that our kindness might sometimes be selfishness in disguise. We dive deep into a fascinating case study of a church woman who masterfully wrapped gossip in spiritual language, prefacing harmful rumors with "sharing in Christian love" and even suggesting that those who disagreed with her were possessed by demons. Her story serves as a powe...

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Proverbs 24:19-20 - The Recognition Trap

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/20

That familiar sting when someone else receives acclaim for your efforts isn't just annoying—it's rooted in our neurological wiring. The pain of unrecognized work triggers the same brain regions as physical injury, explaining why these situations feel so viscerally uncomfortable. We dive deep into this universal workplace experience through the lens of both personal narrative and scientific research. What happens when you consistently go above and beyond while watching others coast by on mini...

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Proverbs 24:17-18 - The Neural Impact of Subtle...

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/19

Could the subtle wink of a troublemaker actually rewire your brain? Fascinating research now confirms what ancient wisdom has warned us about for centuries – those small, seemingly insignificant social gestures can trigger profound neurological responses that shape our communities. Stanford studies have revealed that brief moments of social exclusion activate the same neural pathways as physical pain. When someone undermines us through subtle social signals – whether a dismissive look or sar...

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Proverbs 24:11-12 - The Wisdom of Strength

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/18

What does it truly mean to be strong? Conventional wisdom tells us strength is measured by physical prowess, but the most profound victories throughout history tell a different story. We dive deep into the counterintuitive truth that real power comes from wisdom, knowledge, and strategy rather than brute force. We explore the fascinating military analysis of David and Goliath that reveals David wasn't simply lucky—his sling delivered stones at 100 miles per hour with the stopping power of a ...

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Proverbs 24:10 - The Wisdom Advantage

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/10/17

Strength isn't what you think it is. For centuries, we've celebrated physical might while overlooking history's greatest lesson: wisdom consistently defeats raw power. When we examine leadership across time, from ancient military commanders to modern CEOs, a pattern emerges. Those who relied solely on force frequently lost to opponents who wielded knowledge, strategy, and diverse counsel. Warren Buffett exemplifies this principle perfectly—not physically imposing, yet his wisdom has made him...

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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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