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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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5:42

Proverbs 1:20-22 - Wisdom Calls Out

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/10

Wisdom stands at the crossroads, actively calling out to those who pass by. This powerful ancient metaphor challenges our modern assumption that wisdom is something passive we must seek out on our own terms. What if wisdom is actually pursuing us? Our conversation explores the fascinating connection between seeking deep understanding and developing our capacity for love. Recent neuroscience reveals that actively engaging with complex ideas literally reshapes our neural pathways. When we resi...

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6:55

Proverbs 1:19 - What If Less Is Actually More?

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/09

What if our possessions are possessing us? In a world where the average American home contains over 300,000 items and 65% of us feel overwhelmed by our stuff, we're facing a profound modern paradox: the very things we acquire in pursuit of happiness often become sources of anxiety and discontent. The numbers are staggering. Self-storage has grown into a $39 billion industry, and most of us use just 20% of our possessions regularly. Meanwhile, research from the Journal of Social Psychology re...

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6:18

Proverbs 1:17 - Wisdom of the Birds

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/08

What can birds teach us about making wise decisions? This thought-provoking conversation explores the fascinating contrast between avian instinct and human reasoning through the lens of an ancient proverb: "surely in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird." The dialogue delves into why humans, despite our advanced cognitive abilities, often fall into traps that birds naturally avoid. We examine how our sophisticated reasoning can actually work against us, allowing us to rationalize ...

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Proverbs 1:10 - The Decision Paradox

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/07

Have you ever wondered why that late-night snack is so hard to resist when you've been good all day? Or why certain temptations seem perfectly timed to catch you at your weakest? The answer lies in the fascinating psychology of our 35,000 daily decisions and how they collectively shape who we become. We dive deep into the deceptively simple ancient proverb, "My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not." These nine words pack an incredible psychological punch about human nature and choic...

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2:54

Proverbs 1:8 - The Honor Gap

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/06

What explains the striking gap between our desire to honor our parents and our actual daily choices? Our conversation dives into fascinating research showing that while 87% of people want to make their parents proud, only 34% actively consider how their decisions reflect family values in day-to-day life. We explore how this concept of honor appears across cultures and throughout history. Every major civilization has developed systems of filial piety, with particularly strong expressions in E...

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4:32

Proverbs 1:7 - Fear as Wisdom's Gateway

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/05

What if your deepest fears aren't obstacles but gateways? This thought-provoking exploration challenges everything you thought you knew about fear and wisdom. Standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon, you feel something profound—not terror, but a racing heart that acknowledges magnificence beyond comprehension. This sensation, we discover, perfectly illustrates an ancient paradox: that a certain kind of fear marks the beginning of true knowledge. While seemingly counterintuitive to modern mi...

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7:41

Proverbs 1:1,6 - Ancient Wisdom for Modern Criticism

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/04

Why do we spend hours perfecting our social media posts but shut down completely when someone offers helpful feedback? This fascinating contradiction reveals something profound about human nature and our relationship with criticism. Drawing from ancient wisdom that predates modern psychology by thousands of years, we uncover a counterintuitive approach to handling feedback. These ancient texts suggest something revolutionary: actively seeking criticism is actually a mark of wisdom. But how d...

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5:07

Proverbs 1:1,4 - The Forgotten 70%

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/03

The shocking truth about human memory starts our exploration - we forget a staggering 70% of what we learn within just 24 hours unless we actively process it. This revelation launches our deep dive into why continuous learning must be paired with intentional reflection to create lasting impact. Through compelling research from Harvard Business School, we discover that dedicating just 15 minutes daily to reflection improves performance by 23%. Neuroscience backs this up, revealing how our bra...

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5:49

Proverbs 1:1,3 - The Guidance Paradox

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/02

We make over 35,000 decisions daily yet seek guidance for less than 1% of them, despite research showing that people who regularly seek advice report 47% higher satisfaction with decision outcomes. Science confirms that combining three distinct pathways—prayer, scripture, and community support—creates the most effective decision-making framework and leads to significantly better results. • Studies show people who combine all three forms of guidance are 68% more likely to report feeling confi...

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Proverbs 1:1-2 - The Perfection Paradox

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2026/01/01

Most people fundamentally misunderstand perfection as never making mistakes, when it's actually about continuous growth and maturity over time. We explore how this mindset shift can transform our approach to personal development and spiritual growth. • Perfectionism has increased by 33% since 1989, making people sick with impossible standards • 80% of New Year's resolutions fail by February due to unrealistic expectations • The Japanese concept of kaizen (continuous improvement) offers a bet...

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Proverbs 30:8 - The Ripple Effect

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/13

What if the smallest act of kindness could change someone's entire world? That's the powerful revelation at the heart of our latest exploration into human generosity and its ripple effects. We begin with a striking story from a soup kitchen where a woman's life was transformed not through some extraordinary windfall, but simply through regular meals served with dignity and kindness. Her profound words—"I don't need much, I just need a little"—challenge everything we think we know about makin...

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Proverbs 30:5-6 - Finding Sanctuary in the Holiday Storm

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/12

Picture this: Mariah Carey's holiday anthem playing for the 300th time while you navigate crowded stores and mounting expectations. Sound familiar? We're diving deep into what happens when the authentic magic of the holidays gets buried under an avalanche of commercialization. Our exploration reveals some eye-opening realities about modern holiday experiences. Did you know holiday advertising now bombards us as early as October, with the average person exposed to over 2,000 seasonal ads befo...

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6:48

Proverbs 29:24 - Moral Contagion

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/11

Guilt by association isn't just a phrase—it's a neurological reality. That pit in your stomach when someone close crosses a moral line? It's your brain processing ethical conflict like physical pain, according to fascinating research we unpack in this episode. We dive deep into the powerful biblical wisdom "Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul" and discover how modern psychology validates this ancient insight through concepts like moral contagion and social influence. Through th...

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4:55

Proverbs 29:20 - The Listening Deficit

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/10

Ever wonder why conversations so often miss the mark? The disconnect between speaking and truly hearing lies at the heart of our modern communication crisis. We spend nearly half our time listening but remember barely a quarter of what we hear, creating ripples of frustration and misunderstanding that affect everything from coffee shop orders to multimillion-dollar business decisions. The science behind this phenomenon reveals something remarkable about our minds. While we speak at about 125...

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Proverbs 29:16 - Glimpses of Light

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/09

Have you ever felt your faith in humanity restored by a single moment of kindness? That's exactly what we explore in this deeply moving conversation about perception, hope, and the surprising power of small, genuine human connections. We begin with a striking scene: a crowded holiday shopping mall where multiple troubling incidents unfold almost simultaneously – a purse snatching, a car theft in progress, even an open drug deal happening in broad daylight. This cascade of negativity creates ...

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5:44

Proverbs 29:13 - The Nativity Revelation

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/08

What happens when our deepest prejudices collide with unexpected reality? This fascinating conversation explores a powerful story from 1997 that shows how a single moment can utterly transform years of deeply held bias. We dive into the raw account of someone who initially harbored such intense negative feelings toward homeless people that they described feeling personal suffering just from passing them on the street. When this person reached their breaking point after seeing what they...

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Proverbs 29:12 - The Ripple Effects of Lies

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/07

The cascading effects of dishonesty reach far beyond individual moments of deception. When emergency services face an influx of false calls during the holiday season, the consequences become life-threatening. Response times to genuine emergencies increase by 3-4 minutes per false report—critical minutes that can determine survival outcomes during crises. We delve into the staggering statistics: police departments experience a 40% surge in calls during December alone, before accounting for fr...

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Proverbs 29:10 - The Radical Power of Forgiveness

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/06

What would you do if confronted with your child's killer? For most of us, the answer involves anger, hatred, and a desire for revenge. But the story we explore today shatters all expectations. A couple faced the unimaginable—their daughter brutally assaulted and murdered during the holiday season. Yet when they met face-to-face with her accused killer, the father spoke words that defy our understanding: "I want to hate you, but I can't." Instead of demanding explanations or expressing rage, ...

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2:54

Proverbs 29:7 - The Blindness of Wealth

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/05

Ever wonder what wealth does to our brains? Fascinating research reveals a troubling paradox: as our prosperity increases, our ability to recognize emotions in others literally diminishes. It's not just abstract psychology—it manifests in everyday behaviors, like luxury car drivers being four times less likely to stop for pedestrians at crosswalks compared to those driving less expensive vehicles. We dive deep into the concept of "learned invisibility" and how affluent communities develop an...

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Proverbs 29:2 - The Leadership Currency of Kindness

Daily Proverbs with Adam Qadmon ·

2025/12/04

What if the smallest acts of kindness are actually the most powerful tools a leader can wield? A fascinating story from New England completely transforms how we understand effective leadership through the striking contrast between two institutions: a library and a bank. The library made a simple decision to host a Christmas party, creating a ripple effect that transformed it from a mere book repository into a vibrant community hub. People described it as though "Christmas had come early"—a p...

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