Counting Calories, Wanting Kids, and Petitionary Prayer - Dennis AMA
Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager
Salem Podcast Network
4.7 • 2.3K Ratings
🗓️ 13 July 2026
⏱️ 47 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Open Lines, Dennis Prager delves into the world of marriage, discussing the pros and cons of no-fault divorce and the institution of marriage. He also explores the idea that prayer isn't just about getting what we want, but about building a relationship with a higher power. With his signature wit and humor, Dennis tackles tough topics like the difference between calories and nutrition, and the importance of honesty in our daily lives. Along the way, he shares stories from his own life and experiences, making the conversation feel like a chat with an old friend, as always.
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| 0:00.0 | Life Audio |
| 0:03.6 | On today's episode of Timeless Wisdom. |
| 0:07.6 | Hey, Dennis. |
| 0:08.4 | This call was intended to make you happy, not sad. |
| 0:12.2 | I called Krispy Kri- |
| 0:13.1 | Wait, no, on the contrary, if I have the summary correct, and you are right, it will make me unhappy. |
| 0:20.3 | Go ahead. |
| 0:21.5 | Okay, I called Krispy Kreme Donuts in South Carolina. |
| 0:25.3 | They told me that each donut is 190 calories. |
| 0:28.5 | Five times 190 is a 950 calories. |
| 0:31.5 | And then I went into the kitchen and measured out great nuts like I eat them. |
| 0:35.1 | And I don't just eat one half cup which they say as a serving that |
| 0:38.7 | doesn't satisfy me I always eat a cup so that's 400 calories and then I have lots of milk two cups |
| 0:44.1 | that's 200 calories and then I put on four teaspoons of sugar that's 60 calories a low fat yogurt which I |
| 0:50.0 | wouldn't eat myself with it but it is 190 calories and then And then one banana, four ounces, is 106 calories. |
| 0:56.6 | You add that all up, and that comes to 956 calories, a little bit more than five donuts. |
| 1:04.0 | You know, I'm a little ticked off at you. |
| 1:08.8 | That's coming up on timeless wisdom with Dennis Prager. |
| 1:12.3 | If you're eating less, staying disciplined, and the weight still isn't coming off, the problem may not be your effort. |
| 1:17.3 | It may be your metabolism. |
| 1:18.9 | After years of stress, dieting, and lack of sleep, the body adapts. |
| 1:22.6 | It slows down and holds on to fat. |
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