Episodios

  • E294 "No Kings" Nonsense vs. Real Tyranny

    E294 "No Kings" Nonsense vs. Real Tyranny
    Apr 2 2026

    "No Kings" protests sweep the nation, unmasking a coordinated radical coalition. While activists shout revolution, real tyranny quietly targets biblical truth—and even the Pope struggles to draw clear moral lines.

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    43 m
  • E293 Family or Freedom?

    E293 Family or Freedom?
    Mar 26 2026
    The Iranian women’s national soccer team stood in silent defiance as their national anthem played—a quiet but unmistakably bold protest that reverberated across the world. Their act of courage drew the wrath of a brutal regime, which branded them “wartime traitors.” Suddenly, these athletes faced an excruciating decision: flee their homeland in pursuit of freedom, or return to loved ones who could face severe punishment—even torture or death—if the players chose to defect.
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    48 m
  • E292 Death by Islam

    E292 Death by Islam
    Mar 19 2026
    A rising wave of brutal attacks on American citizens - carried out by individuals driven by radical Islamist ideology - is forcing a sobering national conversation. Many are now warning that our immigration system may be exposing the country to grave and unnecessary danger. In Washington, urgency is growing as key members of Congress demand immediate and sweeping reforms to U.S. immigration policy to confront this escalating threat before more innocent lives are lost.
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    40 m
  • E291 Election Integrity and the Future of our Republic

    E291 Election Integrity and the Future of our Republic
    Mar 12 2026

    Welcome to today’s episode, where we’re taking a clear-eyed look at one of the most foundational pillars of our Constitutional Republic: election integrity. Trust in the process is essential - when that trust breaks down, the entire system feels the impact. We’ll explore the debates surrounding the SAVE America Act, asking why legislation intended to strengthen election procedures sparks such divided reactions.

    We’ll also dive into how modern interpretations of the First Amendment are shaping the role of Christians in public life. Is a misunderstanding of free speech causing some believers to step back from civic engagement? And what does it look like to participate confidently and responsibly in the political arena?

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    36 m
  • E290 Epic Speech & Epic Fury

    E290 Epic Speech & Epic Fury
    Mar 5 2026
    In today’s episode, we dive into President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address, unpacking our favorite moments and reflecting on what the speech reveals about the growing political divide in America. The second half of our episode shifts to Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign President Trump authorized against Iran on March 1, 2026. We encourage our listeners to consider whether the operation’s stated purpose - neutralizing a declared imminent threat - aligns with the philosophical and historical criteria of a morally permissible war.
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    41 m
  • E289 Free Exercise: Use it or Lose it

    E289 Free Exercise: Use it or Lose it
    Feb 26 2026
    The Church is emerging from a long, unsettling silence—a kind of cultural laryngitis—and its prophetic voice is rising once again. But as that voice grows stronger, so does the backlash. In this episode, we confront the resistance head‑on and explore why the pushback is intensifying now. We also break down Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s forceful address at the Munich Security Conference. Was it a moment of moral clarity—or political theater? And how does it measure up against a biblical worldview?
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    42 m
  • E288 Legacy Media's Plummeting Public Trust

    E288 Legacy Media's Plummeting Public Trust
    Feb 19 2026
    A striking new Pew Research Center survey reveals a deep crisis of trust in American journalism: 57% of the public now says they have little or no confidence that journalists act in the public’s best interests. Meanwhile, legacy newsrooms are being gutted, with sweeping staff cuts accelerating as readership plummets and once-dominant institutions struggle to stay afloat.
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    39 m
  • E287 Virtue Signaling & Selective Outrage

    E287 Virtue Signaling & Selective Outrage
    Feb 12 2026

    We live in a world full of sensational headlines, selective clips, and half-truths. It's so easy to jump to conclusions. But followers of Jesus are called to something better: slow listening, humble discernment, and careful investigation. In today's podcast, we discuss how to avoid virtue signaling and selective outrage as we navigate our cultural moment marked by noise, slander, and propaganda.

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    44 m