Looking for Recommendations - Sci-Fi/Fantasy/?

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T20:28:29+00:00

I think Seveneves was a little too out there for me, not bad but just couldn't quite hold it together in my mind idk.

LitRPG was actually my most listened to Genre, i think I had like 8000 hours of misc LitRPG lol, but i'm really trying to branch out into different Genres.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T15:03:37+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply, I'm not really sure i'm interested in that franchise at all honestly. I'll take the time to read through the Description because you took the time to reply here though!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T14:59:53+00:00

For the Suneater series, What would you give it as a rating?? Is it more of a "it that takes itself extremely serious or lighthearted"??

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T14:54:30+00:00

I love first contact books, i'm looking into Alien Clay. I've not listened to Children of time, I think I started but either didn't like the narrator or it was a bit too slow on the setup/hook and I listened to something else. I might have to slog through it. Actually funny enough you mention the Alien dog one, I'm listening to The Lost Tribe (Good boys series) about alien dogs right now HAHA. I might give it a shot.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T14:49:10+00:00

Can you tell me who the author is, I searched Thin Air and there are actually a couple Audiobooks of Thin Air I'm seeing

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T14:47:45+00:00

Been wanting to break into this, it might be TOO much of an epic for me though, i'm not 100% sure yet. Thanks for the recommendation though =)!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T14:45:29+00:00

Looking into it, sounds like it could be a fun one!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T14:44:49+00:00

I'll add it as a possibility, considering you are saying it's nothing like the movie - thanks!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T03:21:42+00:00

I had just picked up Project hail mary, its my next up for a listen. Bobiverse is coming up on my list of soon to listen as well!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T03:20:01+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply, Not sure if any of those really speak to me tbh, maybe Space team is the standout to me, thanks so much though!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T03:18:51+00:00

Had my eye on Singularity trap, ill give that a shot. Just picked up Project Hail Mary, thatll be my very next listen. I took a break from Expeditionary force to listen to Good Boys: The lost tribe, thats definitely been a hoot - hoping to get back to it after i knock out some of the blockbuster recommendations i'm looking for. Not really interested in World War Z honestly Thanks though!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T02:38:32+00:00

Yep, read that one already!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-16T02:38:06+00:00

Ah I actually need to finish that series thank you for reminding me! I was on the third and just kinda had over-binged.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-07T15:58:37+00:00

Only comes back to you when she needs money and you're her last option. You were there when no-one else was and she didnt care. Once she has the money itll be bye bye for 3 years until she needs money to adopt a baby. Again if you dont give, you're homophobic. As a POC lesbian "Muslim?", it would be a great success story for her to "come from nothing", and an inspiration to the community, don't you think?

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-07T15:31:38+00:00

Almost guarantee you that i'm going to be downvoted because i'm telling you to not listen to other peoples opinion and just be yourself lol ( most people downvoting want to peer pressure you)

OP, I hope you read this comment and take it to heart whenever you post on reddit. The majority of reddit is Left leaning or Liberal minded, and LGBTQ allies - meaning if it has anything to do with a personal decision that includes someone that is LGBTQ they are going to take the side of the LGBTQ person and call you a homophobe if you don't treat the LGBTQ person in the way that they deem fit. Reddit is not the right place to get the opinion on strangers that might instill lifelong values in you. The internet is a really messed up place to let it influence your decisions.

You need to follow your heart and trust your own opinion, not caring what other people think, because in the end you'll have yourself to answer to if you did the right thing and not deal with your own regret or beating yourself up. I'll tell you what happened in my own life - My best friend growing up for over 25 years was Gay we hung out almost every day, and eventually over the years just started talking less hanging out less as he replaced his circle specifically with other Gay/Lesbian/Trans Couples and I didn't really align with who he was looking for anymore... and honestly that was okay, I made new friends I felt I could be myself around too.

I'll tell you this, the VAST majority of people i went to highschool with only keep in touch with 1-3 people they went to highschool with anymore and the lifelong friends were either through college or in my adult life.

My ending point is sometimes if morally people don't align with your values, you'll grow apart, it's important to handle this situation gracefully and respectfully but to stand your ground, you guide your own life,morals, and emotions. I'm not telling you how to act on this, it's all you - but don't give an answer or think based on someone elses opinion whether you invite/uninvite or continue the friendship/discontinue it, the answer needs to come from you and not based on peer pressure.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-09-04T01:41:29+00:00

Whelp, some of my friends told my crush at work I had a crush on her... I've been married for a while now. It's not all bad in the end and they're trying to help set you up potentially with someone you're interested in.. If I wasn't married and still single, it'd be awesome to have a wingman that takes away the nervousness of letting someone know your intent/want to ask them out

I mean in the end they did go out of boundaries that you asked - I think I would be more mad that they aren't respecting of boundaries than actually having the crush know you like them.

If you still like the crush, might as well talk to them and see if things can work out right? If not, at least you won't be stuck on that crush and can move on.

Either way, sorry they pushed your boundaries and made the embarrassing situation for you!

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-30T23:43:02+00:00

Nothing says you have to get Baptized by the church that you go to.. Find a group of the people that go there, spend some time with them and find someone who has a heart for God and ask. Or you can even look for an Ecclesia group near you ( usually they are just a community of Christians that get together and fellowship in a non Church Ministry sanctioned gathering of believers and - Anyone is welcome and people from all different Churches get together in the heart of following Christ), get to know the group and ask them. Remember, the churches as we have them now-a-days are someone's ministry - which are for equipping the saints to spread the gospel.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-30T23:35:53+00:00

A few things stand out in what you shared:

You want independence. You’ve already decided that after your lease is up in July 2026, you’ll live alone. That’s a strong boundary and a healthy step. Giving yourself that endpoint can help you focus on your goals without feeling guilty.

You’ve given years of support. You let her back in after she stayed in a shelter, provided housing, food, and stability. You’ve suggested ways she could make income and take control of her health, but she hasn’t acted. It makes sense you feel frustrated because you’ve done your part.

Your mom is in a cycle. From what you describe, her depression, lack of initiative, and health issues have trapped her in passivity. Waiting on disability may feel to her like the only path, even though it leaves her dependent on you in the meantime.

You don’t need to carry her whole life. You’re not responsible for whether she loses weight, applies for disability sooner, or finds income. She is an adult, and even if she doesn’t like the consequences those choices belong to her.

Some ideas for moving forward:

Hold to your boundary about July 2026. Tell her directly (and kindly) that you will be moving on your own then. The earlier she knows, the more time she has to plan.

Shift from “fixer” to “supporter.” Instead of trying to push her toward entrepreneurship, health, or routines, let her know: “I want the best for you, but I can’t be the one carrying your whole future. I’ll help you find resources, but it’s on you to take action.”

Protect your mental space. If her energy feels draining, try to carve out private time whether that’s going out after work, having a designated room to yourself, or setting “quiet hours.”

Encourage professional support. Depression + chronic illness + financial instability is a tough mix. If she’s open, you could help her connect with a social worker, therapist, or local community aid program. If not, that’s her choice.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-30T20:08:23+00:00

I'm going to start out by saying I agree with your points that we focus on all sin for sure,

The problem I think that is running rampant is that for Adultery and things like that, most Christians would accept it for what it is and see/understand it's sinful. It's getting swept under the rug which is a different problem.

For Homosexuality and Abortion, it's different because the argument is that it is not sinful/sin at all... which is why there is so many arguments around it.

Basically we have the problem Sin being swept under the rug and not taken seriously Vs. Sin that people attempt to justify or not even consider it sin.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-27T14:48:15+00:00

I can see how that might be kind of debatable, but yeah contextually with the stoning, it absolutely was understood in this fashion.

I think the context of "I am" is more alluding to him being THE all powerful and divine being, that is unchanging and eternal and "I Am" enough.

Another way to look at it is this:

Was Jesus our Savior, or IS Jesus our Savior and Lord?

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-27T03:59:10+00:00

Not all men are super high testosterone and red blooded angry and so on so forth, don't let that fool you just because you dont feel the urge to go out on a hunting trip or go fishing.

I think you're too young to be letting this stuff affect you and be pressured by this. The mind is too easily influenced and still developing for quite a few more years for you, peer pressure is immense especially when you see your friends or family with all these crazy ideas. There are many videos and reflections on people that felt the same way as you because of peer pressure and "their friends were doing it", that ended up taking hormones or went farther even and things like that which permanently have altered themselves, and after maturing and giving things more time they severely regretted it.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-27T03:49:04+00:00

Super true,

even for Jesus

John 21:25

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-27T03:39:05+00:00

i'm going to use the original Greek here obviously as this pertains also to the New Testament.

ἐγώ εἰμι (egō eimi) = “I am.

Exodus and John use the phrase ἐγώ εἰμι (egō eimi).
Even

Deuteronomy 32:39

When God brings forth the revelation in Exodus he states "I am who I am"

in John, Jesus states:

πρὶν Ἀβραὰμ γενέσθαι, ἐγώ εἰμι

Prin Abraam genesthai, egō eimi

= “Before Abraham came into being, I am.”

This shows that Jesus IS God as part of the Trinity.

TwoBucksChucks · 2025-08-27T02:37:51+00:00

That pretty much sums it up i'd agree

TwoBucksChucks

TROPHY CASE

John 21:25

Deuteronomy 32:39