The UnlearnT Podcast

Ruth Abigail Smith
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  • Self-Improvement

The UnlearnT Podcast is designed to help you gain the courage to change your mind about things you never thought you would change your mind about. Our hope is that you will begin to move towards a life of freedom after hearing stories from individuals who have chosen to unlearn some things in their lives. 

  1. 8h ago

    Ain’t Nobody Coming To See You Otis

    Send us Fan Mail We rewatch The Temptations miniseries and pull out the leadership, faith, and real-life lessons hiding inside a classic story about talent, brotherhood, and fame. We wrestle with what it costs to build a legacy and how unhealed wounds, weak boundaries, and bad management can dismantle what gift alone can’t sustain.  • summer movie series framing and why rewatches hit harder as adults  • Temptations vs Five Heartbeats nostalgia and what each story represents  • the hidden cost of legacy, brand and success over decades  • talent without wisdom, learning the business and becoming a player  • manager red flags, control tactics and “you just sing” traps  • Otis as organizer, structure builder and conflict manager  • Blue as the steady second, foundation voice and pastoral presence  • leadership lessons from our gospel choir years, delegation and role clarity  • overmanaging people, recognizing gifts that don’t look like ours  • David Ruffin as a cautionary tale, when talent outruns character  • Paul’s alcoholism and knowing your manual, spiritual and practical boundaries  • Josephine vs Paul’s wife, marriage, danger and independence under pressure  • Eddie’s loyalty trap, enabling and fear-based decision making  • building something that outlasts people, no one bigger than the group  Like, share, subscribe  Feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and to let us know what you think

    1h 26m

  2. Jun 23

    God's Plan vs. Your Process - Summer Movie Series "David"

    Send us Fan Mail We review the newly released "David" movie, and use his long road from shepherd to king to talk about freedom, process, and what it costs to change in middle adulthood. We contrast David’s worship-centered leadership with Saul’s insecurity and isolation so we can spot where our own voices have gotten louder than God’s.  • freedom as breaking out of unseen bondage  • why “process” matters more as you get older  • David being excluded yet still chosen  • staying humble when God’s plan interrupts your preferences  • Saul’s decline through disobedience and self-protection  • the danger of building an echo chamber where only you speak  • finding a fresh revelation for each new season and battle  • resisting hustle culture and focusing on assignment  • accepting that elevation can bring more chaos, not less  • keeping trusted community close as influence grows  • worship as ongoing connection, not just singing  We would love for you to like, share, subscribe. Don’t keep this to yourself. Feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and to let us know what you think.

    1h 19m

  3. Jun 16

    “ I, Robot” And The Real Risks Of Outsourcing Our Humanity

    Send us Fan Mail We use iRobot to talk about how AI and robots shift from helpful tools into authorities we trust with truth, decisions, and even identity. We challenge ourselves to notice where convenience is quietly replacing discernment, community, and connection to God.  • choosing iRobot as a mirror for modern AI ethics and real-world tech culture  • outsourcing tasks versus outsourcing the inner work of purpose and identity  • why AI tends to agree and how affirmation loops distort truth  • Spooner’s crash story as a case study in cold logic versus wisdom  • screen-truth culture from encyclopedias to Wikipedia to AI “research”  • convenience as a powerful force that can silence the few who see risk  • abdication of care when we assume technology will handle it  • faith and discernment as a response to technological overreach  • Sonny’s “who am I” arc as a picture of human longing for meaning  Like, share, subscribe, and comment! We want you to be a part of this community. if this had any value to you at all share it with somebody else don't keep it to yourself!

    58 min

  4. Jun 9

    Summer Movie Series: Coming To America

    Send us Fan Mail We laugh our way through Coming To America while pulling out real lessons about tradition, identity, and what it takes to build a life that actually fits. We talk about self-worth, the environments we choose, and why timing and readiness matter more than pressure and appearances.  • why Coming To America still lands as a culture classic and a leadership mirror  • tradition versus desire and how “scripts” get passed down  • “tradition is peer pressure from dead people” and what to do with that  • swinging to extremes when you do not know the middle yet  • dating and discernment and why environment matters  • getting noticed by staying in your lane and doing your work well  • ego checks and humility and paying an entry fee for real access  • self-worth and boundaries and what it means to raise the price  • keeping the skills from your past instead of rejecting your whole story  • mentorship, timing, and refusing to push people to skip steps  Hey, like, share, subscribe. Make sure you come part of the community. We love to have you.

    1h 14m

  5. Jun 2

    Stop Arguing and Start Listening: Let's FINALLY Fix Our Communication!

    Send us Fan Mail We connect communication to the way people think, feel, and act, then show why relationships break when we assume everyone hears words the same way. We use the Life Languages framework to help you soften impact, build safety, and stop turning differences into disrespect.  • communication as understanding people’s perspective, not just saying the right thing  • words as output of the mind and why brains shape conversations  • intent versus impact and why you manage impact either way  • emotional intelligence tiers from self-awareness to social awareness  • Life Languages overview from Speaking of Love by Fred and Anna Kendall  • emotive languages with responder empathy and influencer energy  • cognitive languages with strategist vision, contemplator depth, and giver responsibility  • giving people time for their process and creating safe space to talk  • kinetic languages with mover urgency and doer steadiness  • choosing the right medium for the message and why social media can cheapen communication  • appreciating people for what they value so they feel seen  please like, share, and subscribe

    1h 9m

  6. May 26

    You Got What You Prayer For, Now What?

    Send us Fan Mail We talk about what happens after you finally get the opportunity you prayed for and why the real work starts once you’re inside the door. We break down the mindset shifts that help us lead with humility, learn the culture, and grow into the competencies the next level requires.  • the difference between getting in the door and staying in the door  • leveling up as an internal process more than an external opportunity  • why competencies matter more than resume skill sets  • the sponsor vs mentor difference and why you need both  • learning and observing a new culture without rushing to critique it  • the Johari window, blind spots, and unexpected insecurity at a higher level  • building trust across the whole organisation, not just with “leaders”  • power analysis, informal influence, and pathways to decision makers  • caring for people over tasks as leadership responsibility grows  • identifying your Aaron and Hur, plus the support system that keeps you steady  If this has helped you and you think it can help somebody else, share it with a friend.  Feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and to let us know what you think.

    57 min

  7. May 20

    Free Game From Jill Scott!

    Send us Fan Mail We use Jill Scott’s decade framework to get honest about what work is supposed to teach us across our 20s, 30s, and the years ahead. We talk burnout, alignment, leadership, and the courage it takes to stop dragging old obligations into a new season.  • Jill Scott’s view of decades as a work framework  • Working hard in your 20s while avoiding burnout  • Misalignment and why passion is not a perfect guide  • Learning to give your all even when you dislike tasks  • Working smarter through delegation, communication, and discipline  • Leading by building people so they can outgrow you  • Making career fit inside your life priorities  • Entering your 40s with clearer boundaries and focused gifts  • Releasing roles and relationships that no longer fit  • Courage and intentionality as the real drivers of change  • Remembering it is not too late to prepare and pivot  If you have heard an interesting quote lately, or if you've heard something that you're like, uh, I really want them to talk about that, send it to us.  If this was meaningful for you, share it. Don't keep it to yourself. Like it, you know, subscribe to the channels.  Feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and to let us know what you think.

    52 min

  8. May 12

    It’s Time To Level Up: Negotiate Your Worth

    Send us Fan Mail We get practical about salary negotiation by breaking down how leaders think about budgets, value, and long-term plans, then show how to bring your rare strengths into the interview and the ask. We also zoom out to talk culture, wellness, and faith so you can accept an offer with peace and not just a number.  • why most employers already have a number in mind  • making a business case by connecting your work to revenue or expenses  • showing your rare and valuable thing in the interview  • researching the organization’s mission, context, and priorities  • listening for what the leader truly values and negotiating to that  • staying ahead of change and learning tools as work evolves  • negotiating more than salary including time, flexibility, and support  • reading culture signals and looking for leadership transparency  • using the walk-away option when values do not align  Yeah, like, share, subscribe, folks. Like, share, subscribe.  Feel free to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and to let us know what you think.

    55 min
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The UnlearnT Podcast is designed to help you gain the courage to change your mind about things you never thought you would change your mind about. Our hope is that you will begin to move towards a life of freedom after hearing stories from individuals who have chosen to unlearn some things in their lives. 

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  • Creator
    Ruth Abigail Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    198
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The UnlearnT Podcast
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