Justin and Chris discuss the definition of woke and the political and cultural interests at play within the debate. They also talk about Florida legislation in regard to Black fraternities and sororities and Trump's potential arrest. Show Notes: https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Documents/loaddoc.aspx?FileName=h0999.PEW.DOCX&DocumentType=Analysis&BillNumber=0999&Session=2023 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/21/1164823276/what-trumps-arrest-claim-says-about-his-hold-on-politics-and-t...
Mar 22, 2023•58 min
Justin and Chris discuss the Silicon Valley Bank Bailout and whether or not it's fair to taxpayers. They also talk about the COVID lab leak theory and Senator JD Vance challenging Republicans on Norfolk Southern regulations. Show Notes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D39Km_jUpyQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EPzoXxNITA https://nypost.com/2023/03/06/fauci-sneered-at-gop-lab-leak-concerns/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Justin and Chris discuss how predicting the end of Christianity has often been done and often failed. They also discuss the political implications of the trainwreck in East Palestine, OH and Biden's position on D.C. criminal code reforms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/25/opinion/religious-revival-christianity-asbury-kentucky.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/28/us/ohio-train-derailment-east-palestine.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 08, 2023•57 min
Justin and Chris discuss why more Christians need to show the boldness of leaders like Dr. Charlie Dates and Jackie Hill-Perry in the public square. They also discuss ESG criteria and the housing crisis. https://theintercept.com/2022/06/27/esg-funds-corporate-responsibility-dei/ https://www.ajc.com/american-dream/renter-evictions/ https://youtube.com/watch?v=xuXMeFvg8tI&feature=shares https://youtube.com/live/boaMnfX7g0o?feature=shares Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
Feb 22, 2023•51 min
Justin and Chris the criticism of the 'He Gets Us' Super Bowl ads. They also discuss a viral video about God being Pro-Life and the Junk Fee Prevention Act. https://hegetsus.com/en/about-us https://www.npr.org/2023/02/07/1155313067/biden-bill-stop-junk-fees-travel-entertainment-state-of-the-union-2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 15, 2023•50 min
Justin and Chris discuss systemic racism and accountability in light of the Tyre Nichols murder. They also discuss the CIA's role in modern art and Georgia's proposal to give welfare benefits to pregnant moms. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/05/opinion/memphis-police-academia-partisanship.html? https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/modern-art-was-cia-weapon-1578808.html https://www.ajc.com/politics/gov-kemp-pushes-bill-to-grant-welfare-during-pregnancy/224VV2IPTZCA7AWNJCXIZ7VIMQ/ Learn more a...
Feb 08, 2023•48 min
Justin speaks with Lisa Fields and Dr. CJ Rhodes about the AND Campaign's new docuseries How I Got Over. This series will look into the role orthodoxy played in the establishment of the Black Church and in its social action, education and in its music. How I Got Over premiers February 13th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 30, 2023•52 min
Justin and Chris discuss Iowa Republicans' attempt to further limit the food welfare recipients can buy with food stamps. They also discuss more trouble within the FBI and giving kids medication and surgery for obesity. https://time.com/6249096/iowa-bill-threatens-snap/ https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF3&ga=90 https://www.npr.org/2023/01/23/1150797242/former-fbi-agent-charles-mcgonigal-russian-oligarch-oleg-deripaska https://www.cbsnews.com/news/obesity-kids-teens-drugs-s...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr
Justin and Chris discuss the problem with celebrating mental illness based on an article written by a mental health therapist. They also discuss Congressman Kevin McCarthy's troubled road to House Speaker and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries' speech. https://www.axios.com/local/houston/2023/01/09/texas-population-growth https://pamthetruthfultherapist.substack.com/p/from-de-stigmatizing-to-normalizing?utm_campaign=post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 12, 2023•57 min
Justin and Chris offer 10 things they hope the church will achieve or discontinue in 2023. You'll be surprised about what they had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Justin and Chris discuss the Twitter Files and what they revealed about the FBI and CIA's role in censorship on the website. They also weigh in on airline cancellations during holiday travel and a campaign of lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Dec 29, 2022•55 min
Justin and Chris discuss whether or not the Biden administration undermined rail workers by averting a potential strike. They also discuss the significant drop in sperm counts around the world and Elon Musk releasing internal Twitter documents. https://www.lawyersgunsmoneyblog.com/2022/05/this-day-in-labor-history-may-20-1926 https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/12/04/sperm-count-down-are-we-facing-a-male-fertility-crisis-and-what-can-we-do-about-it https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/3760753-ce...
Dec 07, 2022•51 min
Justin and Chris discuss the problem with so many Christians being silent about the wrongdoing and unbiblical positions within their political party. They also make a special announcement about the AND campaign and talk about sports gambling on college campuses. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/20/business/caesars-sports-betting-universities-colleges.html https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/10/realestate/us-cities-rats.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 30, 2022•51 min
Justin and Chris discuss the definition of marriage and the Respect for Marriage. They also talk about Ticketmasters monopoly and Nancy Pelosi leaving congressional leadership. https://www.vox.com/culture/2022/11/21/23471763/taylor-swift-ticketmaster-monopoly https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/what-is-marriage-sherif-girgis/1112358981 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Justin and Christ give an analysis of the midterm elections. They also discuss Trump running for President again and what party election victories really mean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 16, 2022•50 min
Justin and Chris talk with former White House Advisor Dr. Kevin Sabet about marijuana. They discuss the ways the conversation has changed recently and whether or not marijuana is harmful to people and society. https://smokescreenbook.com/ Should Christians smoke marijuana? A theological perspective from Dr. Phillip Pointer and John Richards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mxqb2DRrAk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nov 02, 2022•40 min
Justin and Chris discuss PayPal's failed attempt to punish users who spread "misinformation". They also talk about some surprising interests funding the vegan movement and Detroit Muslims protecting sexually explicitly LGBTQ books in schools. https://reason.com/2022/10/10/paypal-misinformation-fine-hate-censorship/ https://unherd.com/2022/10/big-veganism-is-coming-for-you/ https://www.newsweek.com/muslim-parents-clash-lgbtq-speakers-michigan-school-board-meeting-1751966 Learn more about your ad ...
Oct 19, 2022•48 min
Justin and Chris discuss the impact that rap lyrics can have on our minds and our communities. They also talk about whether certain lyrics should be used as evidence in criminal proceedings. Lastly, they discuss Russell Moore's latest Christianity Today article on Christian Nationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Oct 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Justin and Chris discuss why a lot of Black Christians don't support the GOP. They also talk about a new survey showing that liberals are less happy and why gas prices are likely to rise. https://unherd.com/thepost/why-are-liberals-less-happy-than-conservatives/ https://www.deseret.com/pages/american-family-survey-reports https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/07/14/biden-defends-saudi-arabia-visit-khashoggi/10056598002/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...
Oct 12, 2022•58 min
Justin and Chris discuss Stacey's Abrams comment about fetal heartbeat at 6 weeks. They also talk about Italy's first female Prime Minister and polling for the 2022 midterms. https://www.politico.com/news/2022/09/26/pollsters-fear-elections-2024-00058506 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 28, 2022•45 min
Justin and Chris discuss the differences between elected officials and movement leaders and the need for both. They also talk about immigrants in Martha's Vineyard and food neutrality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 22, 2022•58 min
Justin and Chris discuss social media's reaction to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. They also talk about America's falling life expectancy and the Respect for Marriage Act. https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/09/america-mortality-life-expectancy-pandemic/671350/ https://www.politico.com/minutes/congress/09-12-2022/hoyer-on-cr/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 14, 2022•1 hr
Justin talks about why Christians should avoid rivalries in church and in politics. He also discusses America's culture of disrespect and President Biden calling MAGA Republicans semi-fascist. https://abigailshrier.substack.com/p/i-dont-want-american-kids https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/03/opinion/joe-biden-democracy-crisis.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sep 07, 2022•53 min
Justin and Chris talk about the new effort to bring a phonics-based curriculum back into schools and how rethinking our opinions is a major part of the process. They also discuss college students not wanting to room with students in the opposite party and the Republican Party's senatorial candidate problem. https://time.com/6205084/phonics-science-of-reading-teachers/ https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/first-read/new-political-divide-nearly-half-college-students-wouldnt-room-someone-rcna4360...
Aug 24, 2022•56 min
Justin interviews John Richards, Jr. about the tension between forgiveness and justice. He and Chris also discuss Big Tech's war on privacy and republicans attacking the FBI. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TMDPy-8BcSo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022•57 min
Justin and Chris discuss how so many Christians have allowed their cultural and ideological affiliation to control their public witness rather than having a gospel-centered public witness. They also discuss Biden's recent achievement and the FBI search of Trump's home. https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-just-had-best-week-presidency-1731231 https://www.cnn.com/2022/08/08/politics/mar-a-lago-search-warrant-fbi-donald-trump/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
Aug 10, 2022•56 min
Justin and Chris talk about the stalled legislation that would help veterans who are dealing with the effects of toxic burn pits. They also discuss the Inflation Reduction Act and the problem with Democrats funding rightwing candidates while claiming they're an existential threat to democracy. https://www.deseret.com/u-s-world/2022/7/29/23283906/inflation-reduction-act-biden-manchin-climate-change https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speaking-truth-to-red-and-blue/id1594454747?i=1000571639431 L...
Aug 03, 2022•54 min
Justin and Chris discuss David French's article on the God Gap in the Democratic Party. They also talk about a couple flawed scientific studies and the need for fresh voices in politics. https://frenchpress.thedispatch.com/p/the-most-important-religious-divide#:~:text=The%20God%20Gap%20Helps%20Explain%20a%20%27Seismic%20Shift%27,left%2C%20but%20between%20left%20and%20left%20David%20French https://www.science.org/content/article/potential-fabrication-research-images-threatens-key-theory-alzheimer...
Jul 27, 2022•45 min
Justin and Chris discuss the new connection between voting habits and educational attainment. They also talk about the injustices of America's housing crisis and why believers should care. Lastly, Chris reflects on his congressional campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uTqJl2OIhM&t=186s https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/13/upshot/poll-2022-midterms-congress.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share https://www.ajc.com/news/investigations/dwellings/apartments-violent-crime/#snTarget1 Learn more about y...
Jul 20, 2022•41 min
Justin and Chris discuss Jack Meador's article about how mob's shame us into doing their bidding. They also talk about Biden's polling and what Americans are most concerned about. https://mereorthodoxy.com/shame/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/11/us/politics/biden-approval-polling-2024.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr
