To Resolve or Not to Resolve – That is the Question! Do you know the origin of the tradition of making New Year's resolutions? It's an interesting one indeed! And we're going to talk about this and more in this particular podcast. But let's meet our panel today before we get into the topic. Approximately 4,000 years ago! - Introduce everyone Theology · Should Christians make New Year's resolutions? o Does the Bible have anything to say about making New Year's resolutions? · What does the Bible say about planning? (Be sure to include “count the cost”) Philosophy · Why do so many people “fail” at keeping New Year's resolutions? · Is there any wisdom in making a New Year's resolution? · Is it OK for a person not to make a New Year's resolution? Culture · What are the most common reasons/purposes that we make New Year's resolutions? · What are the top 5 New Year's resolutions? · How does the keeping/failing of New Year's resolutions impact our culture? Political · Does this issue of New Year's resolutions directly affect our politics? Economics · How does New Year's resolutions impact our economy? Impact can be found on gym's/memberships Impact can be found in diet plans and foods Impact can be found on alcohol and tobacco - subsequently, healthcare References History of New Year's resolutions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHqIlFi79aA https://www.insightvacations.com/blog/new-years-resolutions/ Who's making New Year's resolutions https://today.yougov.com/society/articles/48233-what-are-americans-new-years-resolutions-for-2024-poll Key statistics regarding New Year's resolutions https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/new-years-resolutions-statistics/ RESOLVE, noun rezolv'. 1. Fixed purpose of mind; settled determination; resolution. GOAL, noun 3. The end or final purpose; the end to which a design tends, or which a person aims to reach or accomplish. #respect #goodguyswinning #Guns #trans #nra #transgender #brettcooper #mattwalsh #changemymind #stevencrowder #michaelknowles #benshapiro #fed #woke #podcast #christianity #furthereveryday #america #rights #listenable #abortion #deathofthewest #israel #palestine #hamasattack #israelhamaswarnewstoday