Ep. 207: Tom Bombadil, Being vs. Doing, & The Power of Community

Ep. 207: Tom Bombadil, Being vs. Doing, & The Power of Community

November 14, 2025 · 1h 1m

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The episode discusses themes of being versus doing, the importance of community, and the challenges of parenting and homemaking.

Ep. 207: Intro: Show premise, violin practice, candles, local vintage markets. 9:33: Tom Bombadil in The Culturist. 16:54: As a mom: creating an environment of contented being. 19:06: Contented being vs. laziness. 21:06: The dangers of not having any drive or draw to anything. 23:26: A pattern of doing and being. 26:25: Ecclesiastes 5! (Not Ephesians). 29:57: Challenges to homeschooling, homemaking requires the making. 34:32: For those that don’t enjoy the work and honoring the Sabbath . 37:03: The power of delight in the good things God has given us. 37:31: The power of doing music with other people. 47:45: People and creative works: the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. 47:50: It’s all fake and AI. 48:36: Created to function in community. 49:27: Stay at home moms are economically vulnerable. 55:48: If you stop with the making entropy starts immediately 58:35: Show Close Too Busy to Flush Telegram Group Canavox Pique Tea - Referral Link (it's super-delicious and healthy) Wealthfront Referral Link Molly's preferred Milk Frother Molly’s preferred Stone Heating Pad Incogni (data removal and internet anonymizer) Get full access to Too Busy to Flush at…

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