Straight White American Jesus A Year That Nearly Broke Us—and Why We Keep Going
Dec 22, 2025
Reflecting on the challenges of 2025, the host shares a poignant exploration of grief and defiance. He contrasts the emotional toll of political turmoil with the warmth of ordinary life moments. Using the metaphor of Nephilim, he emphasizes the weight of self-awareness, arguing that engaging with life's small pleasures can act as acts of resistance. The discussion weaves together joy, community, and the importance of maintaining hope amidst adversity, urging listeners to hold onto their humanity as they face an uncertain future.
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Birthday Party Amid A Political Crisis
- Brad Onishi describes being at a Build-A-Bear birthday party while worrying a political crisis unfolded.
- He felt stunned that ordinary life continued as democratic erosion happened around them.
Community Trauma From ICE Raids
- Brad describes ICE raids that targeted neighbors, migrants, and community members, including lawful residents.
- He emphasizes the human cost: people kidnapped while doing ordinary tasks like picking up children.
Giants Versus Human Moral Burden
- Brad revisits the Nephilim myth to show giants live only to eat, sleep, and reproduce while lacking self-awareness.
- He contrasts that with humans who must make meaning and therefore carry moral responsibility.