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Cousin Ed’s Corner

Cousin Ed
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Welcome to Cousin Ed’s Corner. This is not only my block but it’s OUR block. Come and join me for some of the realest conversations you will have.

  1. 1D AGO

    Wind Down Wednesday - Get Your Rest 'NOW'

    On today's episode, I'm coming to you with something personal, something real, and something I think a lot of us need to hear. This one is about REST. Not the idea of it. Not the 10 min nap version of it. The real, honest, gritty conversation about what it actually takes to slow down when your mind won't stop running. I've been waking up at 3 AM for years — and it started back when I was deep into trading, hitting those early morning foreign market calls every single day. That habit stayed with me long after the trading ended. So coming out of Easter, I asked myself one question: what's ONE thing I need to change? And the answer led me to an experiment — putting my phone in another room at night. Just that. Simple. But not easy. And I want you to know how it's going. I'm also sharing a word that came out of my men's group this morning that stopped me in my tracks — "Take care of yourself, brothers and sisters, BEFORE you start taking care of others." Because you have to be here — present, whole, healthy — to show up for the people you love. That's not a suggestion. That's wisdom. That's faith.  Tap in, FAM. Listen, share it with someone who needs it, and then come back and tell me — what do YOU do to wind down at night? I want to hear from you. Drop a comment, send a text, hit my line. We build together in this Community 💛🖤 👉🏾 Listen now: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner 📱 Text me: 762-333-2032 📲 Find me everywhere: @CousinEdsCorner 📬 Subscribe to Substack: cousinedscorner.

    9 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Motivational Monday - It's Time To Reboot, Restore, Reset!

    In Today's Episode — we're coming out of Easter weekend with a fresh word and a full Restoration message, family. 🙏🏾 I'm sharing something my pastor said in church that I couldn't keep to myself. He told the story of responding to his parents' house fire and seeing firefighters laid out on the lawn. He thought something was wrong — but what the fire chief told him next is something we ALL need to hear. It's about rest. It's about protocol. And it's about coming back with MORE power. 🔥 He connected that firefighter story straight to the resurrection of Jesus — because even the greatest comeback in history required a period of rest and restoration. And then I bring it home the only way I know how — through 25 years in IT. I call them The Three R's: Reboot, Restore, and Reset. Because just like your phone and your computer, your mind, body, and spirit sometimes need the same treatment. I even share my personal 60-second breathing habit that I use every single day to manage anxiety and get back to center. Be still. That's the word. 🔄 Family, this one is for everybody who's been fighting big and small fires everyday and hasn't stopped to rest. Everybody who's been pushing through and wondering why they're running low. This episode is your permission to lay down for a minute, restore yourself, and come back renewed. It's not weakness — it's wisdom. And it's already in you. Tap in now and bring somebody with you: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner 💛🖤 Drop me a comment and tell me — which R do you need right now? A Reboot, a Restore, or a Reset? I want to hear from you. Text me at 762-333-2032 or find me @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. And family — don't forget to subscribe to the Substack! Go to cousinedscorner.substack.com and let's keep building this family together. It's not just a podcast — it's a community. Nothing you can do about it. 👑

    10 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Cousin Ed’s Corner - Mary Why Are You Weeping

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    4 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Thank God For Everything (TGIF) - The Last Supper, The Cross, and The Love That Changed Everything

    In Today's Episode, — I get real with y'all and discuss my Good Friday Confusion. What is good about Good Friday? And I have to be honest: I couldn't sleep all night thinking about this. I was up wrestling with what this day truly means — not the holiday version, not the church announcement version — the real, human, sacrificial weight of it. I equate hospice to The Last Supper. Think about this, Jesus knew what was coming, gathered His people around the table, and chose to celebrate anyway. That image hits different — somebody celebrating their last days surrounded by the people they love, knowing their time is coming. That's the Last Supper. We walk through His final hours — the Garden of Gethsemane, the betrayal, the trial, the crown of thorns, the cross — and I want you to FEEL this, not just hear it. I talk about why I never understood the phrase "Good Friday" and What is good about Good Friday? until I've gotten older over the years. Tune in Now → https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner This episode is powerful. Tap in, sit with it, and then go show somebody some love today — because that is the whole point. 💛 Connect with your cousin: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. And share this one, family. Share it. Somebody in your circle needs this message today. It's not just a podcast — it's a Community. 👑 → https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner

    14 min

  5. APR 2

    The Corner Connection - You’re Already Great: Why Quarter Two Is Your Season!

    In today's episode, I'm coming to you live from the road — because consistency doesn't wait for perfect conditions. I missed the Wind Down Wednesday, April Fools' came and went, and I could've let it slide. But YOU are why I showed up anyway. This Corner Connection is all about the transition we are ALL in right now — stepping out of Quarter One and walking boldly into Quarter Two with the same energy that carries us through Easter weekend. We're talking about planting, watering, and growing. We're talking about knowing your worth WITHOUT needing someone else to confirm it. We're talking about looking in that mirror every morning and owning your greatness — not as a hype speech, but as a truth you've EARNED through your sacrifice and hard work. And if Q1 didn't go exactly how you planned? That's okay. The seeds are still in the ground. Now it's time to water them. I want to hear from YOU. What goals are you setting for Q2 — personally, professionally, and financially? Drop a comment, send a text to 762-333-2032, or find me @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Let's keep building together because that's what this family does. Tap in right here 👉 https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Share this with someone who needs to be reminded that they are already great. Let's water each other's seeds this season. 🌱🖤 It's not just a podcast — it's a family. 👑

    10 min

  6. MAR 30

    Motivational Monday - Remembering Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter Memories

    In this episode, we're stepping into Holy Week together — and I'm is coming to you LIVE from the road, because The Corner doesn't stop for anything. This Motivational Monday is about two things running side by side: the memories of the Holy Week season and the mixed Easter memories that shaped so many of us. Remember those layaway trips to Kmart, Sears, and Conway making sure your Easter outfit was READY? The Easter suits? The family pictures? And those white lace gloves the women wore to church that made them look like angels? We remember — and we're bringing ALL of that to The Corner today. But this episode isn't just nostalgia — it's a reminder that behind every Easter basket, every egg hunt, and every new outfit, there is a sacrifice that made it all meaningful. I'm challenging ALL of us to watch The Passion of the Christ this week before Sunday, so we can walk into Easter with the full understanding of what our faith truly costs — and what it truly gives us. Rejoicing and grief can exist at the same time. That's what Holy Week teaches us. Tap in and let this one settle in your spirit: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Drop a comment and tell us some of YOUR favorite Easter memory — and share how your faith traditions shaped who you are today. Let's keep building this family and walking through this Holy Week TOGETHER. 💛🙏🏾 Connect with Cousin Ed: 762-333-2032 or @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. Cousin Ed's Corner is not just a podcast — it's a family, and this family shows up for each other every single week. Share this with someone who needs a Holy Week reminder of what really matters. 👑

    6 min

  7. MAR 27

    Thank God for Everything (TGIF) — Are You Willing to Stand in Line To Reach Your Final Destination?

    In Today's Episode, we're coming to you on a Friday morning with something that started simple and went somewhere real. I sat down at the mic, let God lead the way, and the next thing I knew — we were talking asking one of the hardest questions I've asked on this show: Are You Willing to Stand in Line To Reach Your Final Destination? Family, this one will make you stop and think. What am I willing to stand in line for? If you're new here, welcome to The Corner — this is a safe place where we keep it real, we build together, and we grow in faith and in life. And if you've been rocking with us, you already know what it is. I opened up and was transparent about my own shortcomings — how many days I've missed in my Bible devotional, why I keep pushing my prayer time to the end of the night when I'm already exhausted, and why I think we need to hold each other accountable as a community. Because the same hustle we give to the things of this world? God deserves that AND MORE. Tune in now: https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner Remember, share this episode with somebody in your circle who needs a Friday word, and drop me a comment — I want to hear what hit home for you. And don't forget to subscribe to our Substack at cousinedscorner.substack.com because something is coming and you don't want to miss it. Reach me anytime at 762-333-2032 or find me as @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms. It's not just a podcast, family — it's a family. Let's go! 🙏🏾

    21 min

  8. MAR 26

    The Corner Connection - How Student-Athletes Are Built Different

    In this episode, I taking you down my storage unit memory lane — and I mean that literally. I was going through some boxes and found my old basketball trophies. Trophies from High School. Trophies from playing for the Basketball forthe NYC Riverside Hawks. A championship trophy from the RUCKER. And just like that, I was taken all the way back.   But this isn’t just a trip down memory lane. This episode is about what those years on the court REALLY gave me — and what they can give your kids too. We’re talking resilience. Dealing with losing. Fighting for your spot. Learning how to handle people who aren’t always rooting for you. Every lesson I needed for the workplace, for relationships, for life — I first learned between the lines on a basketball courts in New York City.   If you were a student-athlete, this is your episode. If you’re a parent wondering whether to sign your kid up for that team — this is your sign. And if you’ve never played a sport in your life, the principles in this one still apply to YOU. Because at some point, all of us had to learn how to lose, get back up, and keep going.   Tap in now: 👉 https://linktr.ee/cousinedscorner   Drop me a comment and tell me — were you a student-athlete? How did it shape who you are today? I read every message and I want to hear your story. Share this episode with someone who played the game or someone who needs to hear that their struggles are building something great in them. Let’s keep building together, family. 💪🏾 Connect with me: 762-333-2032 | @CousinEdsCorner on all platforms 👑🏀

    13 min
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Welcome to Cousin Ed’s Corner. This is not only my block but it’s OUR block. Come and join me for some of the realest conversations you will have.

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  • Creator
    Cousin Ed
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    563
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