JUNTO
A passion for people and progress inspired this podcast! Junto (pronounced with the “J” sound) is a play off of the spanish word which means “together” and at Junto, we truly believe that life is better when we do it together. Our topics of conversation vary but are centered around real life situations that are part of our human experience, typically filtered through the lens of faith. Our goal is to leave you more encouraged and inspired than you were before you hit play. Be sure to follow our socials here. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://myurls.co/jeremy.j.soto Thanks for stopping by and be sure to join the conversation by commenting your thoughts!
Episodes
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Episode 57: Back To School: A Discussion on Teaching and Learning
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Back to school! Discussing the important role of teachers both inside and outside of the classroom plus tips on staying organized and motivated. On this episode private school teacher, Marisa Hedge, offers valuable and funny insights on teaching and offers input on how parents can support their student child.
What are your thoughts on school and teaching in todays world??
Join the conversation!
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Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Episode 56: CrossFit + Mind & Body. CrossFit Conversations with Dickie Logan
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
🚨 I’ll preface this conversation by stating I’m in no way a fitness expert but am certainly an advocate for living an active lifestyle. I am also a believer in practicing a wholistic approach when it comes to self care. In my view, the mind, body, and spirit are all connected and caring for each of these components is crucial when it comes to cultivating a healthy lifestyle. I am drawn to CrossFit because for me, this truly encompasses the best of all 3.
In this episode I sit down with Dickie Logan, CrossFit coach and affiliate owner of CrossFit870.
Join the conversation at www.juntopodcast.com
#youtube #crossfit #reels #podcast
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
As we become further removed from the revolution that changed everything, it’s important to look back on the document that would become the blueprint for a free and prosperous nation. It wasn’t perfect then and it’s not perfect now, but there is no question that America is the outcome of God Inspired ideas brought to fruition by faithful men.
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Episode 54: Discussion on Men’s Mental Health with Jeff Sides
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
So June, to my surprise, is Men’s mental health month and if you are a guy, this is probably a surprise to you as well. I won’t go off on a tangent of how there are far less important months celebrated than the mental health of men, but at least we can help contribute to the discussion and hopefully provide some information, encouragement, and ideas.
For episode 54 I asked my good friend and member of our church’s praise team, Jeff Sides, to sit down to discuss the importance of mental health, specifically for men. Like myself, I know that Jeff has struggled in the past with anxiety and depression and wanted to provide not only guys, but whoever happens to listen, with an honest conversation about men and how we can begin to change the Dialoge around men’s current state of mind.
I hope you are blessed by this! Please comment your thoughts below and visit us at:
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Episode 53: Top 10 Things Christians Struggle With
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
🚨It’s no secret that everyone struggles with something and in a weird, empathetic way, it feels good to know that others may struggle with some of the same things we struggle with on our faith journey.
This article from “thetoptens.com” gives us 10 of the most common and universal things that Christians struggle with and serves as a good conversation starter.
Not all of these will be a struggle you deal, or have dealt with, but are relatable to every believer.
Join the conversation at 👉🏻 www.juntopodcast.com or where you listen to podcasts.
#reels #youtube #podcast #podcastersofinstagram
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Episode 52: A College Perspective on Tech, Social Media, & Success
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Encouraged. Hopeful. Proud. Inspired. These are just a few words that I would use to describe the young adults featured on this episode and more importantly, I sincerely believe that their thoughts and views could be reflective of a great number of our young adults and college aged students.
As a side project in the class that I teach at ASU Mid-South, a small number of students participated in a conversation on technology and the impact of social media. I had no expectation of what I thought they would say and only asked that they share openly and honestly. I was surprised to find that many of their perspectives and views aligned so closely with my own, as a, let’s just say, somewhat older dude. :)
I believe that this is a great, engaging conversation for anyone, however, I encourage those who may not engage with younger people on a routine basis to give this a listen or watch. I am confident that by the end, you will feel just as encouraged, hopeful, proud, & inspired as I was.
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Episode 51: Discussing Psychological Phenomena
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
Tuesday Apr 11, 2023
🚨 Have you ever felt your phone vibrate in your back pocket, only to find out that your phone WAS NOT in your back pocket? If so, you experienced a psychological phenomenon known as “Phantom Vibration Syndrome”.
On Episode 51 we look at 10 different psychological phenomena from an article by https://unbelievable-facts.com/2019/02/psychological-phenomena. These wonky brain tricks will have you wondering just how much pscyolgical phenomena you have experienced without even realizing it.
What psychological phenomena have you experienced? Join the conversation in the comment section!
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#youtube #psychology #reels #spirituality #fyp
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Episode 50: What’s Next? Stuck In The Waiting
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Have you ever asked yourself, or God, What’s next? Maybe you feel like your stuck and there is no movement or progress in your life currently or maybe you have had personal circumstances that have flipped your life upside down, leaving you anxious and depressed about your next steps in life. We know just how hard it is to live in the “now”, waiting on the “not yet”.
In #episode 50 we have a casual conversation about being in this place and offer encouragement to those wondering, well, What’s Next?!.
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#encouragement #reels #tiktok #youtube #fyp
Book Resource: What Now by Hannah Duggan
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Junto Special: The Real Dragon Warrior… ANear Death Story
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
On this Junto Podcast special, my brother joins me as he recounts a near death experience he had in 1995 and the challenges he has faced in life ever since. While he has made dramatic strides, he still faces challenges today as a result of the trauma.
Have you faced something traumatic in your life and if so, what did you do to move forward?
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Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Episode 49: Exposed & Desensitized‼️
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
🚨 Have you thought about the amount of TRAUMATIC content you take in on a daily or weekly basis?
What about what your kids are exposed to?
Studies show that being exposed to large amounts of information can cause apathy and when it comes to content that is traumatic, it can allow us to become desensitized and unempathetic to serious situations.
On #Episode 49 we start the conversation of being “Exposed & Desensitized” and reiterate the importance of not allowing ourselves to grow cold or accustomed to things that should, for all intents and purposes, make us uncomfortable.
Join the conversation at:
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#exposed #podcast #fyp #bethechange #youtube
WHY JUNTO?
Junto, pronounced with a "J" sound is a play off the word "together" in Spanish which is spelled the same way, but pronounced with an "H" sound. My experience in ministry as a pastor, and my time working in a college setting as a student coordinator and professor have inspired this podcast as means of encouragement through the simplicity of conversation.
My adult career has been spent, in one form or another, in engaging with people and if there is anything I have learned, it's that life is better, when we do it together. The Junto Podcast was created with this idea in mind to empower and motivate people through means of leadership, faith, and having a community mindset. While topics may vary from episode to episode, the conversations will always come back to our main ideals of how can I apply this topic to enable me to become a better leader and how can I inspire others to engage in this open and honest dialogue. I hope that you find these episodes enlightening, entertaining, and honest and that they inspire you to join the conversation. Life is truly better, when we do it together.