A Brothers' Creed

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This world can be a confusing place and if you don’t stand for something you will fall for anything. The things we stand up for and our system of principals by which we live is called a CREED. Brothers Jared and Ethan Thomas explore their own creed and the creed of others on this laid back conversational podcast that has three main purposes: 1st Motivation- How you can build and maintain your personal creed 2nd Experiences- Share and hear real life stories that will strengthen your creed 3rd Exploration- Seeking to add more knowledge and power to your creed by discovering the world around us

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Wednesday Jul 20, 2022

#94- Hostage Situations- Famous standoffs

Wednesday Jul 20, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast we discuss some well known and lesser known hostage situations from history. A hostage situation usually involves a party capturing people against their will to make some type of demand, law enforcement professionals, politicians, and loved ones are generally on the other end trying to make a deal with the hostage takers. Jared talks about the Iranian Hostage crisis in the early 1980s and how a CIA plan was cooked up to make some Americans disguise themselves as a Science Fiction movie crew to get out of the country. Jared discusses how this hostage crisis had ripple effects to our modern day which resulted in the Obama administration giving 1.7 billion dollars in cash to a terrorist state. Ethan talks about the infamous DB cooper and the legend of how a polite and courteous man took a plane hostage and got away with a parachute. We discuss some lesser-known situations as well that shed light on the perils of going in to heavy to “rescue” the hostages.

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Wednesday Jul 13, 2022

#93- Hope vs Despair - Never give up!

Wednesday Jul 13, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we discuss the differences between Hope and Despair. When living in a polarized world there is always a way to find the worst in a situation. It can be easy to lose hope in the future and in the things that you once trusted. On this episode we define hope and talk through how we can endure in hope and faith through times of despair. Ethan talks about how we can find and hold onto hope during times of despair and Jared talks about the situations when prisoners have lost all hope what the ramifications were. Is it a good thing to stay optimistic or does a dose of reality and pessimism keep your disappointment at bay. Join us as we become stronger and learn how to apply hope into our personal CREEDS!

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Wednesday Jul 06, 2022

#92- Bill of Rights- American Freedoms Part 2

Wednesday Jul 06, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we continue our discussion on the Bill of rights. We left off at Amendment number 13 last episode and today we cover number 14 through 27. All of these amendments have been added after the original 10. The last amendment dealing with congressman pay was added in the year 1992. Join us as we discuss topics such as prohibition, civil rights, women's suffrage, presidential successions, and more. Exploring the history and context behind these amendments is a powerful reminder of the efforts our country has gone through to continue to improve itself and the lives of its citizens.

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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022

#91- Bill of Rights- American Freedoms Part 1

Wednesday Jun 29, 2022

On this episode of A Brother’s Creed podcast we take a close look at one of the founding documents of the United States of America. The Bill of Rights is a list of amended rights to the Constitution that has been an evolving document in American History. We start with the original 10 Amendments that existed at the onset of our country and then we go into the additional 17 that have since been added. This is part 1 of a two-part series where we walk through these rights, what they mean, and how they apply to us today. Don’t miss this refresher on your rights and how our country has evolved over the years.

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Wednesday Jun 22, 2022

#90 - Military Blunders- Failed military campaigns and government efforts

Wednesday Jun 22, 2022

On this Episode of A Brother’s Creed podcast we talk about some of the most epic failures in military and government history. We start off by chatting about the awful U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and how these types of governmental failures are not new to history. Jared shares the tragic story of Napoleon’s Russian Campaign to Moscow which cost him nearly 500 thousand troops. Ethan talks about the failed Fast and Furious ATF program that knowingly allowed Mexican Cartels to acquire semi-automatic rifles in the U.S. illegally. Ethan also tells the story of Barry Seal – who was a U.S. government informant who flew drugs into the U.S. for the Medellin Cartel in the 1980s. Like in our own lives, governments, generals, and presidents make mistakes- These mistakes however have a high cost to those affected.

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

#89- Escaped Convict - Some of histories craziest prison break stories

Wednesday Jun 15, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed we talk about some of favorite prison break stories. Surprisingly there are hundreds if not thousands of recorded accounts of people breaking out of prison. Ethan Starts out by walking through the infamous case of Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers who escaped from Alcatraz also known as "The Rock". Many people tried to escape The Rock and all failed except Frank. Through tricks, a makeshift raft and lots of digging they escaped and were never found or heard from again. Dead or alive.... no one knows. Jared then shares the wild story of El Chapo and his many run-ins with the police. With his affinity for tunnels, he was able to escape several times until the Americans finally got him into the US. Join us and enjoy as we talk through these stories and more crazy escape attempts.

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Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

#88-Remain calm in a Crisis- How people deal with stressful situations

Wednesday Jun 08, 2022

On this week of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast we talk about how to remain calm in stressful situations. We cover how to deal with stressful situations from anything like having to give a presentation at work, dealing with crying children, to being in an emergency. Ethan talks about how thinking through a situation to properly assets next steps can be critical in a stressful situation. We can sometimes train ourselves to respond in the correct way through preparation and practice ahead of certain situations to make the reaction second nature. Jared shares the story of the cave diver who was rescuing the soccer team who was famously trapped deep within a cave system. The moment he lost his guide line and was swimming blind was surely full of terror. Jared also shares one of his favorite clips from a movie about managing fear and chaos in a stressful environment.

Thursday Jun 02, 2022

#87- Mass Hysteria - A psychological phenomenon to be aware of

Thursday Jun 02, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast, we talk about the curious psychological phenomenon of mass hysteria. Ethan gives a great overview of what mass hysteria is and some interesting examples from modern history and times long past. From a convent of Nuns who can’t stop meowing to kids within a school mysteriously coming down with what was believed to be Tourette syndrome, the examples of mass hysteria of interesting to say the least. Jared then dives into the history of perhaps one of the most well-known cases of mass hysteria that took place in the Salem witch trials. If you ever wondered how the Puritans tested someone to see if she was a witch and how these wild witch accusations were able to stand up in court, you must check out this episode.

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Wednesday May 25, 2022

#86 - Accountability - Fitness Journey Update

Wednesday May 25, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers' Creed Podcast we talk through our personal fitness journey and goals over the past 6 months. Starting the year off we both had a portion of our goals related to physical improvement. Well, we are almost 6 months in and we thought it would be a good idea to have an accountability episode! Ethan shares in depth his path to completing his first triathlon. How he trained, prep, and a play by play of race day and coming across that finish line. Jared talks about his exploration into Brazilian Jujitsu and how he has progressed in his learning. He also talks about his weight routine and how strength training has played a large role in his fitness journey.

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Wednesday May 18, 2022

#85 - Persistence an attribute to live by

Wednesday May 18, 2022

On this episode of A Brothers’ Creed Podcast, we discuss the attribute of Persistence. Persistence is very similar to perseverance which is something we discuss. We share stories of persistence and how when incorporated into your personal creed it can take you to new heights. We talk about ways you can cultivate persistence in your life and how having a long-term view on things can show the fruits of persistence. In the modern world, often immediate gratification is the objective, with persistence you will experience a sense of accomplishment and happiness when persisting in a talent, objective, or through a trial.