S1 · EP 87
The Little God in Your Pocket
Your phone isn't merely a tool you use. It is increasingly becoming a source from which you receive identity, comfort, affirmation, entertainment, information,…
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86 episodes · Updated 17 Sep, 2026
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S1 · EP 86
What If America Isn't the Future
What if America isn’t the future we’re all heading toward? This episode challenges our assumption that Western values represent the inevitable direction of huma…
2 Sep, 202626:46
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S1 · EP 85
When Your Campus Hates Your Christianity
What happens when a Christian student walks onto a college campus where Christianity is viewed with suspicion or outright hostility? For Christian students, col…
27 Aug, 202624:47
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S1 · EP 84
The School Down the Road
Most churches know their local school for its controversies, policies, or politics—but what if we started seeing the people inside it instead? This episode expl…
19 Aug, 202617:35
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EP 83
Is It Okay to be Angry With God?
Is it okay to be angry with God? When life doesn't go the way we prayed it would, that question can become painfully personal. This episode takes an honest, bib…
13 Aug, 202629:10
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EP 82
About Those Kids That God Had Mauled…
It’s one of the most mocked but misunderstood passages in all of Scripture. With the help of a great organization I stumbled across, let’s set the record straig…
6 Aug, 202622:57
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EP 81
When Christians Stop Retreating
When critics bring up the Crusades or slavery, many Christians instinctively apologize before the conversation even begins. But are we surrendering the historic…
24 Jul, 202624:14
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EP 80
The Dumbest Argument Yet at the Charlie Kirk Trial
Tyler Robinson's attorney may be in an impossible situation, but that doesn't excuse him making the silliest argument imaginable in a preliminary hearing. This…
16 Jul, 202627:19
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EP 79
When Evolution Stops Evolving
A new scientific paper claims culture—not genetics—is now driving human evolution. But in making its case, it ends up rediscovering truths the Bible has taught…
9 Jul, 202623:18
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EP 78
"Good Enough?" It Isn't.
Faithfulness and excellence were never meant to compete. When Christians pursue both, the results can be profoundly compelling. Here's why believers should aspi…
2 Jul, 202631:12
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EP 77
The Worst Advice Christian Parents Keep Hearing
One of the most common pieces of parenting advice today is, "Don't force your faith on your kids." It sounds wise. It sounds respectful. The problem is, it isn'…
25 Jun, 202621:50
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EP 76
TikTok Loves This Sermon...Thinkers Won't
An alleged pastor went viral for saying Jesus didn't die for our sins. Millions on TikTok applauded his fresh, insightful, and sophisticated take. But it all un…
18 Jun, 202632:06
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EP 75
A Masterclass in Missing the Point
A WNBA star says America's 250th birthday shouldn't be celebrated because women and many minorities lacked rights in 1776. But if institutions are disqualified…
11 Jun, 202629:03
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EP 74
Paralyzed by Tolerance
Reported rapes and sexual assaults against women have gone through the roof in four European countries over the last 20 years. But they have dropped in another…
29 May, 202631:40
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EP 73
The New Obstacle to Faith
For years, Christians assumed young people rejected faith because of suffering: Why do bad things happen to good people? New research suggests something surpris…
21 May, 202628:12
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EP 72
Rewriting Jesus
China’s Communist Party has shifted from trying to suppress Christianity to attempting to remake it. In this episode, we examine CCP-backed materials that alter…
14 May, 202631:26
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EP 71
When "Our Side" Loses Their Minds
This episode examines Tucker Carlson’s recent New York Times interview and why it raises serious concerns about Christian witness in the public square. The issu…
7 May, 202625:51
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EP 70
Is It Really "Both Sides?"
Violence is rising. The narrative is clear: it’s a “both sides” problem. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, we'll explore the gap between perception…
30 Apr, 202629:46
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EP 69
When They Fall...Look in the Mirror
What should Christians do when someone else falls? In this episode, we look beyond the headlines and examine what the downfall of others actually reveals - not…
24 Apr, 202630:33
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EP 68
Where's the Concern for His Soul?
What happens when Christians start defending what they know is wrong? In this episode, we unpack the fallout from the President’s recent controversial post—one…
16 Apr, 202626:19
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EP 67
In Pro Sports, "Inclusivity" Doesn't "Include" Jesus
What happens when quoting Jesus gets you labeled “uneducated”? In this episode, we break down a growing cultural tension sparked by NFL player TreVeyon Henderso…
2 Apr, 202623:24
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EP 66
The Joke That Revealed Christianity's Power
What does real strength actually look like? In this episode, we look at Jimmy Carr's viral comedy clip that seems to mock Christianity—but actually reveals some…
26 Mar, 202622:14
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EP 65
Is Christ Really Enough?
What does it really mean to say, “God is enough”? In this episode, we listen to a powerful testimony from soccer player Eduard Löwen, who, after losing his wife…
23 Mar, 202619:33
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EP 64
The "God Debate" Moment that Needed a Better Answer
A viral moment from The God Debate raised a familiar question: why are Christians “mean and unkind” to people because of their sexuality? In this episode we rep…
12 Mar, 202625:44
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EP 63
Finally, Someone Said It
We'll break down a fascinating exchange from a congressional hearing where Texas Congressman Michael Cloud questioned a progressive pastor about the meaning of…
5 Mar, 202623:48
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EP 62
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Faithfulness
We’re told from childhood to “just be happy.” It’s in our music, our culture, even our founding ideals. But what if the pursuit of happiness isn’t delivering wh…
26 Feb, 202619:44
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EP 61
This Doesn't Sound Like Jesus
A troubling clip of a South African megachurch pastor raises an important question: what does real, biblical leadership actually sound like? In this episode, we…
19 Feb, 202620:33
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EP 60
Eternity Over Applause
Prompted by comments from Andy Beshear during his appearance on The View, this episode steps back to ask a deeper question: What happens when Scripture is used…
12 Feb, 202618:51
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EP 59
Under Construction
At this year’s Grammys, an unexpected moment of honesty cut through the noise. When Jelly Roll spoke about faith, failure, and grace, it didn’t sound like a ser…
5 Feb, 202618:52
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EP 58
Grace With a Backbone
In this episode, we take on a recent "Holy Post" segment in which New York Times columnist David French divides Christian churches into “fear the world” churche…
29 Jan, 202617:20
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EP 57
How Woke Are You, Mr. Heck?
A student recently asked me, "How woke are you, Mr. Heck?" My answer is simple: I’m not woke — because I’m a Christian. That’s not a judgment on who can follow…
22 Jan, 202617:39
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EP 56
This Changed How I See Salvation
A powerful insight from evangelist Ray Comfort just reshaped my understanding of how true conversion to Christ happens. We always avoid the law and lead with a…
15 Jan, 202621:09
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EP 55
The Gospel and the Gulag
In this episode, I argue that it’s not enough to simply label things “Marxist” and move on. If Christianity truly opposes Marxism, we should understand why - no…
8 Jan, 202618:49
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EP 54
Five things that will happen in 2026
Every new year brings a fresh round of predictions, and a familiar wave of anxiety. Instead of guessing what 2026 might bring, this episode looks at five things…
1 Jan, 202619:01
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EP 53
Grace in the rage age
In an age fueled by outrage, Christian grace often looks like weakness. In this episode, I respond to criticism over my column extending compassion after Rob Re…
18 Dec, 202530:30
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EP 52
The problem with tough-guy Christianity
Tough-Guy Christianity is having a moment. Loud voices. Hard edges. Chest-thumping leaders who equate gentleness with weakness and boldness with volume. In this…
11 Dec, 202529:12
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EP 51
The crowd will eventually crush you
This week’s episode digs into the danger of living for public approval - why “the fear of man” wrecks identity, bends conviction, and ultimately destroys courag…
4 Dec, 202531:31
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EP 50
The cruelty of "compassion"
Illinois’ legalization of physician-assisted suicide is the next step in a deeper cultural shift toward viewing human life as expendable. In a culture that walk…
28 Nov, 202527:56
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EP 49
The "p word" on a plane, and everywhere else too
A headline from 30,000 feet has sparked a deeper conversation about freedom, self-control, and the thin line between liberty and licentiousness. The story is su…
20 Nov, 202528:12
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EP 48
The wave is receding, but the damage is immense
New data shows the transgender identity trend among young people is collapsing at a very fast rate. But the cultural and emotional wreckage it leaves behind wil…
13 Nov, 202528:27
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EP 47
Guess what "white evangelicals" just did
Political pundits are in full “overreaction Monday” mode after this week’s elections, but not everything is what it seems. Beneath the noise lies a quiet data p…
6 Nov, 202527:53
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EP 46
The day after you die
A viral Jordan Peterson clip began with a haunting question: “Do you know what happens after your funeral?” His answer is brutally honest - the world moves on a…
16 Oct, 202529:07
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EP 45
The one group it’s still okay to hate
A well-known political figure recently delivered a single sentence so dripping with prejudice, it’s hard to believe it was spoken in public, let alone applauded…
9 Oct, 202528:14
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EP 44
Blessing ice blocks while Rome burns
In this episode, we break down the bizarre scene of Pope Leo blessing a block of ice at a Vatican climate summit. From the theatrics of frozen water to Arnold S…
2 Oct, 202529:52
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EP 43
Neighbors, not enemies
In a culture addicted to outrage, we've forgotten that our neighbors aren’t our enemies. While media and online echo chambers profit from division, we can undo…
25 Sep, 202530:54
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EP 42
What he actually said
I wasn’t a Charlie Kirk loyalist or even a close follower of his. I knew he was an activist, a conservative, and someone who regularly confronted the lazy confo…
18 Sep, 202533:35
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EP 41
Terror comes to Utah
On the 24th anniversary of 9/11, we are no longer just under attack from foreign fanatics, we are being torn apart by homegrown ones. In this episode, we'll tal…
11 Sep, 202523:21
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EP 40
Science is catching up with the Bible (again)
For years we’ve been told (and textbooks are still telling young people) that genetically, humans and chimps are 99% the same. But new research found in Nature…
4 Sep, 202526:37
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EP 39
Without God there are no rights, just permissions
What if everything Americans believe about human rights is built on a lie? We drop the bold truth that without God, “rights” don’t actually exist - they’re just…
28 Aug, 202528:20
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EP 38
Another fun episode of, “Did the Minister Really Just Say That?”
A United Methodist minister recently called divorce godly and said God "would be okay" with us breaking that covenant. Let’s talk honestly about that claim, and…
21 Aug, 202528:40
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EP 37
Persecution at the door
Across America, attacks on Christians and churches are on the rise - from vandalism and arson to harassment and even physical violence. In this episode, we unco…
14 Aug, 202525:26
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EP 36
When hating feels too good
The deeper issue in America’s growing hatred problem is that we don't just hate our enemies… it’s that we enjoy it. Why does it feel so satisfying to see our op…
7 Aug, 202525:32
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EP 35
This unfolding Obama scandal reminds...power corrupts
What does it mean when a former president, once held up as a paragon of democratic ideals, is implicated in manipulating intelligence for political ends? This i…
31 Jul, 202526:58
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EP 34
The one reason I'm not a PGA tour champion
It was a cool spring evening when it happened. It ended what was promising to be a lucrative, fame-bathed future for me. Still, even though I'm a high school te…
24 Jul, 202530:50
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EP 33
It's the end of the West as we know it
In case you are still whistling past the graveyard, let's reiterate what all thinking people should know by now: what we are witnessing in the West is how a civ…
17 Jul, 202525:33
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EP 32
This is real Christianity...unless you use your brain
Texas state legislator James Talarico is turning heads on social media with his profound indictments of how unloving Christians are to be pro-life and opposed t…
10 Jul, 202526:06
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EP 31
Hey Church, embrace the weird
The Church of Jesus must stop mimicking the world in an effort to win the worldly, and instead embrace the "weirdness" of truth, holiness, and mission. By embra…
26 Jun, 202529:18
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EP 30
Why secular minds are clueless about Iran
It might seem bizarre to say, but those of us who literally believe that a literal man named Jonah, spent a literal 3 days in the belly of a literal great fish.…
19 Jun, 202527:14
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EP 29
What if they stumble?
Former DC Talk singer Michael Tait just confessed to years of drug abuse and sexual immorality. He became the second member of the 3-man band to fall away on ac…
12 Jun, 202524:26
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EP 28
Even famous theologians can be dead wrong
Renowned Christian theologian N.T. Wright shocked the Church by asserting that “in some cases,” aborting a prenatal child is “the right thing to do.” He’s not j…
5 Jun, 202529:55
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EP 27
The fracturing Church
Social media has exacerbated it, but the real problem is sinful pride. Too many believers believe it is more beneficial to the Kingdom of God to criticize and c…
29 May, 202527:50
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EP 26
The one thing that lasts forever
Controversial Dilbert comic Scott Adams announced recently that he received the same tragic diagnosis of advanced cancer as former President Biden. While discus…
22 May, 202528:40
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EP 25
Robot girlfriends and our loneliness epidemic
The average American has less than 3 friends in their life. Concurrently, loneliness is at all time highs in survey after survey. To solve the growing problem,…
15 May, 202526:34
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EP 24
Test driving a potential spouse isn't smart
This stat is shocking: more Americans have cohabitated at some point in their lives than have been married. To call it a trend or fad really downplays how mains…
8 May, 202529:38
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EP 23
Why should anyone trust the Bible on sexuality?
The argument over WHAT the Bible says about sexuality is settled. But WHY should anyone willingly choose to submit to what it says? That answer is one every Chr…
1 May, 202531:05
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EP 22
For Christians, it's "Christ First," even in politics
There's a lot of talk about "America First" right now, and that's cool. But for Christians, we've surrendered. It's forever and always Christ First - even when…
24 Apr, 202527:48
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EP 21
Countering the “view” of moral chaos
Whoopi Goldberg may not be a Rhodes Scholar, but she does accurately represent the wisdom of our age - as evidenced by the raucous applause she received for her…
17 Apr, 202526:45
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EP 20
Should they really be learning this in school?
You need to hear these direct quotes. Word for word. And then realize they come from a man celebrated, studied, and worshipped in public schools. You need to he…
10 Apr, 202524:32
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EP 19
Time to shut down and re-tool
Ok, this isn't really a shut down. But it is a repurposing, refocusing, and retooling of this podcast. Who am I and what am I really wanting my remaining days t…
21 Mar, 202516:29
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EP 18
Intelligence aside, it always ends the same way for the atheist
So many Christians feel intellectually inferior to the “wise and learned” atheist and agnostic professors and scholars who are too smart to believe in God. But…
14 Mar, 202527:17
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EP 17
Relying on God, not the United States
You can't turn to any news outlet and not hear plenty of takes, plenty of perspectives on the war in Ukraine.But there's one perspective that is consistently mi…
7 Mar, 202524:23
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EP 16
We have an OJ Simpson media
In 2006, O.J. Simpson wrote a book entitled, “if I did it,” where he detailed how he would have committed the murders of his ex-wife and her friend if he had ac…
28 Feb, 202529:44
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EP 15
The “queer” Wicked lady is playing Jesus
There's great angst among culturally engaged Christians over the news that "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo, who identifies as a "queer black woman" has been cast to…
21 Feb, 202527:25
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EP 14
Wheaton College and the timeless art of spiritual castration
The administration of Wheaton College just chose to cower before a horde of rage-posting progressive alums mad that their alma mater had dared congratulate and…
14 Feb, 202527:06
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EP 13
Since when did efficiency become right-wing?
The ongoing audit of the USAID agency is revealing a litany of wasteful spending that would be hilarious if it wasn't so outrageous (I mean, $8 million to study…
7 Feb, 202529:17
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EP 12
Does my government have to love my illegal immigrant neighbor?
Christians are to love their neighbor, Jesus said so. That means Christians can't support the effort to deport criminal illegal aliens, right? While that's what…
31 Jan, 202534:13
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EP 11
The real reason Trump’s inaugural was indoors
Donald Trump broke from tradition and held his second inauguration indoors. Plenty of theories exist as to what his real motivation was in making the change, bu…
24 Jan, 202529:26
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EP 10
What the L.A. fires hath revealed
Far too much of Los Angeles now sits in ash and rubble. Leaders there are blaming everything from climate change to unmanageable, catastrophic, natural winds. F…
17 Jan, 202527:22
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EP 9
Disagreeing with the Bible
When he passed away recently, New Testament scholar Richard Hays left a gift for those who deny the authority of Scripture relating to human sexuality. Hays "re…
10 Jan, 202531:07
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EP 8
What we need MORE of, and LESS of in 2025
Moments into 2025 a terrorist attack in New Orleans gutted Americans. With that on our minds, here's a look at what Christians should be praying for MORE of in…
3 Jan, 202533:01
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EP 7
Being honest about these school shootings
After another school shooting, no one should be surprised the politicians are posturing, the interest groups are raising money, the rest of us are choosing side…
20 Dec, 202430:46
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EP 5
The most unsurprising decision in history
It may be difficult, but it's still reasonable to feel a little sorry for all the people in media who stuck their necks out defending President Biden's personal…
6 Dec, 202433:40
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EP 4
Family feuds and disordered loves
It is sad beyond words how many people fall victim to the disordering of loves. That is, putting things of far less importance (like the temporary leader of one…
29 Nov, 202428:48
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EP 3
This is why we’re talking about bathrooms
The country has a myriad of problems that need to be addressed, and our lawmakers are busy debating whether or not men should be permitted into women’s restroom…
22 Nov, 202433:26
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EP 2
Biggest threat to LGBT are their allies
A minister in Texas has sounded the alarm that LGBT youth are panicked about their safety now that Trump has been re-elected. I don’t doubt that there is panic…
15 Nov, 202433:57
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EP 1
Electoral autopsy and aftermath
Plenty of great thoughts about what happened in the 2024 election (and why it happened) are out there from people smarter than me. But here's something that no…
8 Nov, 202434:28
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