In Today's Episode, I'm bringing you something short, something sweet, and something I needed to say out loud — because it's been heavy on my heart all week. I went to a family wedding last weekend. Saw cousins I don't see nearly enough. And the moment we linked up, it felt like no time had passed. Like we never missed a beat. And that feeling — that warmth, that ease — it convicted me. Because if we can pick right back up like that, why aren't we staying more connected in between?

My father has been showing me the standard all along, FAM. He calls people. Not texts — calls. When someone crosses his mind, he picks up the phone. He asks about their week. He makes it about THEM. No agenda. No favor. Just love. And I had to come to the Corner and be honest: I don't always do that. But I want to. And I'm challenging all of us to do better.

This episode is for the cousin you haven't talked to since the last gathering. For the old friend whose number is still in your phone but you keep meaning to call. For the person you've had tension with that you could reach out to — not to fix everything, but just to say "you crossed my mind." Time is not promised, FAM. And as we get older, those moments together are going to get fewer. Don't let the memories be the only thing left. Make new ones. Now.

Tap in, family. This one is quick but it's going to stay with you. And when you're done listening — go call somebody. 💛 Drop a comment and let me know who you're reaching out to this week. Let's keep building, let's keep connecting, and let's keep showing up for each other. That's what the Corner is all about. 🙌🏾

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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 💛🖤

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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.

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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. 👑

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.

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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

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.

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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. 👑

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.

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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! 🙏🏾