“Everything happens for a reason” is meant to comfort — but does it actually help? In this episode of the All-In Podcast, John Michael, Jose, and Clayton unpack why this common phrase often ends up hurting more than healing, especially when someone is walking through deep suffering.

Through honest stories about dementia, disability, and the struggle to make sense of real tragedy, the guys explore why we reach for clichés when we feel powerless — and why presence, empathy, and listening often speak louder than theological explanations.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

💬 Why “everything happens for a reason” often becomes a coping cliché

🧠 The human need for control — and how uncertainty makes us grasp for meaning

❤️ Vulnerable stories of suffering: dementia, disability, and family hardship

✝️ What the Church means (and doesn’t mean) by “redemptive suffering”

🤝 How to support a grieving friend when you have nothing helpful to say

🪑 Why showing up — not fixing — is the most healing response

If you’ve ever walked with someone through pain, wrestled with your own grief, or struggled with what to say in hard moments, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a far better alternative to the clichés we tend to reach for.

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Have smartphones quietly taken over our lives — and were old phones actually better for us? In this episode of the All-In Podcast, Jose, John Michael, and Clayton dive into the rise of digital dependence and whether the nostalgic simplicity of flip phones offered more freedom than today’s “smart” devices.

From Apple’s ecosystem pressure to the green-text stigma, to the heated debate over voice memos, the guys explore how modern technology shapes relationships, communication, and even anxiety. They also look back at the legendary Motorola Razr and discuss new tools (including “The Brick”) designed to help people reclaim control from their phones.

In This Episode You’ll Hear:

📱 Have smartphones made life better — or more anxious?

🍏 How Apple’s ecosystem pressures shape group chats and friendships

🎙️ The great voice memo debate: efficient or infuriating?

📞 Why the Motorola Razr was “goated” and what we lost when flip phones disappeared

🔒 How “The Brick” helps lock down distracting apps for digital freedom

🧠 The difference between the flip phone generation and the “Anxious Generation”

If you’ve ever considered ditching your smartphone, miss the simplicity of old-school phones, or just want a laugh about how our digital habits got here, this conversation will resonate deeply.

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“New Year, New Me” is dead — and in this episode of The All-In Podcast, John Michael, Jose, and Clayton explain why most resolutions collapse before January is even halfway over.

Instead of trying to reinvent yourself overnight, the guys unpack the science (and spirituality) behind small, stackable habits that actually last — and why tiny daily wins beat big flashy goals every time.

They also break down the subtle pressure of social media, the dopamine hit of announcing resolutions too early, and how habit-building becomes easier when it’s tied to routines you already have.

In This Episode You’ll Learn:

🎯 Why New Year’s resolutions fail within the first 10–15 days

📉 How announcing goals publicly hurts motivation

🔄 Why small habits stack better than big reinventions

🙏 How to attach habits to routines you already do (like praying the Rosary on the drive to work)

🌙 The impact of consistent sleep, morning routines, and phone boundaries

💡 How to design a New Year that fits you — not the internet

If you’re tired of burnout, hype culture, and false starts, this episode will help you build a New Year that’s actually sustainable — spiritually, mentally, and practically.

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