Today we're joined by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston , president of the Christian Thinkers Society , pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church, and author of " Body of Proof: The 7 Best Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection of Jesus—and Why it Matters Today ," to discuss Jesus' resurrection and apologetics as a whole. We touch both on how to raise Christian thinkers and how to become Christian thinkers ourselves, citing how Jesus asks us to love God with our hearts and ...
Apr 06, 2023•52 min
Today we're joined by one of your favorite guests, BlazeTV's own Steve Deace , host of the " Steve Deace Show ," to discuss Trump's arrest and Steve's new movie, "Nefarious." Yesterday Trump pled not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records brought upon him by a Manhattan grand jury. We talk about how this is just an escalation of what has been going on the past few years and how this isn't a legal proceeding – it's a political one. We look at this from a theological approach an...
Apr 05, 2023•42 min
Today we're looking at Uganda's "Anti-Homosexuality Bill 2023" and the response from the U.S. Two weeks ago Uganda passed legislation that would rather severely criminalize homosexuality. We first look at a Washington Post opinion piece that argues that much of Africa is "marching back on LGBT rights" and reveals quite a bit about how leftists see their own morality in comparison to the rest of the world. The Ugandan bill is waiting to be signed by Uganda's president, but what was the United Sta...
Apr 04, 2023•44 min
Today we're talking about Trump's indictment and the endless rumors about what it means for both the upcoming presidential election and politics in general. While many speculate that his indictment means he's secured the Republican nomination, we argue that this event ultimately won't change the minds of Republicans who are sick of him. Then we talk about the Tr*ns Day of Visibility (which many activists deemed "Day of Vengeance"), which took place on Friday. Rallies across the country showed th...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Today we're looking back at the aftermath of the Nashville tragedy and some of the awful rhetoric being promulgated by the media. First, we look at the Left's refusal to identify this atrocity as an anti-Christian attack when, if the victims were in a protected class, they would immediately identify the motive. We look at Audrey Hale's history of "not being accepted" by her parents and why some are seeing this as a reason for her inexcusable behavior. Then we discuss how after three 9-year-olds ...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Today we're joined by Kara Frederick , director of the Tech Policy Center at the Heritage Foundation , to discuss Congress' recent TikTok hearings and the arguments for and against a nationwide TikTok ban. We discuss how much power China holds over TikTok as a company and what, ultimately, China could do with our data. We talk about how it's not just a concern when it comes to government data and why it's also dangerous for China to have YOUR specific data. We also look at a clip from the TikTok...
Mar 29, 2023•52 min
Today we're talking about a difficult topic – the shooting that occurred at a Christian school yesterday in Nashville, claiming the lives of six people, three of whom were children. We start with a word of encouragement, as emotions are high: God sees this, he is grieved by it more than any of us could ever be, and he will do something about it. We share our condolences to the families of the victims, one of whom was the 9-year-old daughter of a beloved local pastor. The shooter, a woman who ide...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Today we’re joined again by Jinger Duggar Vuolo, author of " Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear , " and Jeremy Vuolo to discuss their theology deep dive into Bill Gothard's teachings and how Jinger found herself in gospel truth. In her new book, Jinger shares her theological journey from following a fundamentalist leader to finding freedom in Christ. We discuss the immediate response to the book and some criticisms she has faced because of it. Jeremy shares how his u...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Today our theme is "laugh so you don't cry" – we're covering some of the ridiculous things happening in our world, and while things are looking bleak, we're going to laugh at the absurdity. First, China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Putin met last week to ... take over the world? Meanwhile, in the U.S., the cast of "Ted Lasso" visits a White House press briefing (because we have time for that apparently), Joe Biden still can't seem to read from a prompter, and Vice President Kamala Harris sends a fo...
Mar 23, 2023•53 min
Today we're starting off with a quick Trump update before diving into news from behind the pulpit. First, Pastor Mike Todd made waves after a recent sermon in which he talks about gender identity and sexuality in a pretty bizarre way. We look at the full context of the clip and break down what he was likely trying to say and why it isn't quite as bad as the viral clip going around makes it seem (albeit still strange). We explain why we don't need caveats or apologies for what God says. Then, a p...
Mar 22, 2023•50 min
Today we have a very special guest – Allie's dad, Ron Simmons! He's here to talk about his new book, " Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon: 15 Ways to Take Charge and Create a Path to Success ," in which he shares his story and advice on how to live the richly meaningful life you were meant to live. We discuss his upbringing and how this shaped his work ethic, meeting Allie's mom, and what the "little red wagon" in his book stands for. We talk about finding financial freedom, building up a bu...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
We've got an extra special episode today, with a few surprises that have been a long time coming! First, we talk the new set, including our favorite parts. To celebrate our new brand, we asked YOU how the podcast has affected you or changed your opinion on certain topics. We go over a few of your responses and stories and share a few of our own pivotal changes in opinion. Then, we play a game of "Who Said It" between Taylor Swift and Shakespeare (harder than you think!) and Michael Scott and Joe...
Mar 20, 2023•57 min
Today we're talking about a few popular figures in culture. First, Dylan Mulvaney hosted a variety show this week to celebrate one year of pretending to be a woman. We take a look at some moments from the event and respond earnestly to Dylan: Jesus loves and cares for you. The joy you are searching for is only found in Him. Then, popular YouTuber Shane Dawson made headlines recently after posting a video with his partner about their IVF journey. They discuss the egg retrieval process and how to ...
Mar 16, 2023•54 min
Today we’re joined by Jonathan “JP” Pokluda, pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, and author of “ Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want to Do? ” to discuss the book as well as a few other things. First, JP explains his approach to preaching and the rigorous process he goes through to make sure that the sermons he prepares are the best that they can be. Preaching in Waco presents its own challenges and opportunities, since there are many college students who live there. JP talks about ho...
Mar 15, 2023•47 min
Today we're discussing a recent study many news outlets have reported on, which looks at the children of same-sex couples and concludes that these children fare the same or better than children of heterosexual couples. We start with some thoughts on "gay marriage" in general from a biblical standpoint, which would hold accurate even if this study were valid. Then we break down the study analysis, which was funded by China (the CCP), and its methodology, which has more than a few glaring issues, ...
Mar 14, 2023•52 min
Today we're joined by Carol Roth , economic pro and recovering investment banker, to discuss Silicon Valley Bank, which failed over the weekend. Carol breaks down what happened on Friday with Silicon Valley Bank's failure, reportedly the second-largest bank failure in history, as well as the subsequent failure of a second bank — Signature Bank. How did the Federal Reserve's rapidly rising interest rates contribute to this catastrophe, and how will it affect us? The implications of this extend fa...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Today we're joined by Jason Whitlock , host of " Fearless " on BlazeTV, to talk recent news. First, the White House has given a "Woman of Courage" award to a man on International Women's Day. We discuss what kind of message this sends and ultimately how we should be pushing back on gender ideology. Then, we cover the New York Times' spotlight of a woman complaining about the lack of correctly fitting helmets for black equestrian riders and claiming that sports like this "were only created for wh...
Mar 09, 2023•59 min
Today we’re talking about Jon Stewart’s recent interview with Oklahoma state Senator Nathan Dahm, in which he defended drag show performances and claimed that guns are the leading cause of childhood deaths, which, while somewhat true, is a stretch when you look at certain other important factors. We dive into why and talk about the actual leading cause of child deaths — abortion. Then, we take a look at the Hershey’s Women’s History Month ad, which featured a man who identifies as a woman — a le...
Mar 08, 2023•56 min
Today we're talking about an article published by the Gospel Coalition that has made waves in the conservative and evangelical communities. The article in question is in fact an excerpt from Josh Butler's forthcoming book, "Beautiful Union," and argues that sex and the roles of husband and wife within the act of sex point to salvation and show the relationship between Christ and the church. We discuss the backlash from popular Christian leaders and others who have deemed the article "too erotic"...
Mar 07, 2023•57 min
We're starting off the week by diving into some of your questions! What happened with the Southern Baptist Convention and Saddleback Church? How does one share the gospel with liberal friends? How do you honor your parents when they hurt you? We'll answer these questions and cover many other topics such as home births, biblical justification, and the best parts of being a wife and mother. If you need help finding a Bible-believing church, go to https://church.founders.org/ --- Timecodes: (01:50)...
Mar 06, 2023•33 min
Today we’re joined by Leanne Jamieson, executive director at Prestonwood Pregnancy Center , to talk about what really goes on at pregnancy centers. In the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, pregnancy centers across the country have found themselves targets of vandalism and vitriol, most notably from Elizabeth Warren, who deemed them “dangerous.” Leanne sets the record straight, explaining that these are centers where women come to be loved, served, and given actual choices that Planned...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Today we're joined by a very special guest, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis , to talk about some of the latest media myths about his moves as the leader of his state, his governing philosophy, and how fatherhood influences the fights he takes on. Governor DeSantis, as many know, is consistently at the center of the most important culture wars, using his power as governor of the state of Florida to push for policies that have swung the state from purple to red in just four years. We talk about the ...
Mar 01, 2023•40 min
Today we're starting off by talking about Jessa Duggar Seewald and the blatant lies that the Left is pushing about her and the miscarriage she tragically suffered over the holidays. Leftist outlets are trying to convince people that Jessa actually had an abortion "whether she wants to admit it or not," because she had a D&C following the miscarriage. The problem, aside from the cruelty, is that that's not how a D&C works. We set the record straight and highlight the lies that the media a...
Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Today we're reacting to Jen Wilkin and Jonathan Pennington's debate on public education vs. private education (hosted by the Gospel Coalition). We present this argument with its full context but break down some of what Jen Wilkin, who represents the pro-public-school side, says specifically. In response to Wilkin's claim that woke curriculum can be a fearmongering tactic, we take a look at what's happening in schools even in red states. Wilkin also mentions that our decision on where to send our...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 36 min
Today we’re joined by our friend Seth Dillon , CEO of the Babylon Bee , to review some recent news stories. We look at some of the Babylon Bee’s recent “prophecies” and what it means when parody becomes reality. We talk UFOs and Twitter. Then, we discuss news from St. Louis, where a former case manager at Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital, Jamie Reed, decided to blow the whistle on transgender clinics and the horrifying effects of “gender affirmation surge...
Feb 23, 2023•45 min
Today we're talking about beloved children's author Roald Dahl, author of books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda," who was in the news after Puffin, the publisher of his books, hired sensitivity readers to make his writings "less offensive." This, in their eyes, means removing references to women and men (making the language "gender-neutral") and removing the word "fat" (but keeping the word "enormous") and "ugly" (but keeping the word "beastly"). Meanwhile, the French pu...
Feb 22, 2023•47 min
Today we're talking about Biden turning his back on Ohio despite the ongoing devastation from the train derailment, instead choosing to go to Ukraine and pledge $500 million in military aid (after rejecting FEMA aid to Ohio). We discuss how backward this is and why it's important for every country to put its own people first. But we're not the only ones frustrated – polls are showing fewer and fewer people are willing to put up with the endless funds heading to Ukraine in the midst of what's hap...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Today we're joined by Jennifer Sey , author of " Levi’s Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job but Gave Me My Voice " and former chief marketing officer and board president at Levi Strauss & Co., to share her story of getting laid off from Levi's for speaking out against COVID school mandates. Jennifer shares her story of beginning to question the government's COVID policies and how Levi's claimed she was speaking for the company. This resulted in Levi's severing ties with Jennifer, arguing th...
Feb 20, 2023•57 min
Today we’re joined by Libby Emmons , editor in chief of the The Post Millennial , to discuss the ethics of surrogacy. We discuss Libby’s political journey from liberal feminist to more conservative in thought, as well as her background in theater and how the art landscape has changed from a focus on beauty to a focus on activism. We discuss how surrogacy is merely a fulfillment of adult desires to obtain posterity and legacy, with no thought given to the horrible effects it can have on the child...
Feb 16, 2023•54 min
Today we're talking about the "Asbury Revival," currently taking place at Asbury University in Kentucky. Last week, after a regular weekly chapel service at the university, students didn't leave. Instead, they continued worshiping and have not stopped for over 130 hours and counting. There have been reports of people traveling cross-country to experience this unplanned event, and many have claimed it's unlike other "revivals" that have left some skeptical. We cover the important questions that n...
Feb 15, 2023•56 min
