Today we're talking to Dr. Andi Thacker, assistant professor of biblical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary, about anxiety in adults and kids and the theology and science behind it. For the many of us who have been struggling with the weight of the world, Dr. Thacker has some biblical advice and encouragement, as well as knowledge on some of the psychology playing out in our heads.


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Ep 476 | Anxious About Everything: Addressing Anxiety Biblically | Guest: Dr. Andi Thacker

Upbeat and in-depth, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey breaks down the latest in culture, news, theology & politics from a Christian, conservative perspective. Allie’s fresh analysis of the most important issues provides an entertaining and effective way to stay in the know.

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Today we sit down with professional surfer Bethany Hamilton to discuss the protection of women's sports, her surfing career, childbirth and standing up for the pro-life cause. Bethany lost her arm in a shark attack when she was just 13 years old, and overcame not just relearning how to surf with one arm, but how to compete again and win. She explains how her experience being launched into the public eye led her to share her relationship with Jesus. We talk about her decision to speak out against the World Surf League, which recently allowed men to compete in women's competitions, and the fallout of essentially being blacklisted by them.

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Timecodes:

(01:30) Surfing & re-learning to surf with one arm
(17:14) Becoming well-known
(21:25) Meeting her husband
(23:00) Surfing while pregnant & motherhood
(30:23) Protection of women’s sports
(50:30) Everylife

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Ep 903 | My VBAC Birth Story
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Ep 466 | My Birth Story & Biblical Motherhood
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Ep 947 | Bethany Hamilton Fights the Trans Tidal Wave | Guest: Ron Simmons
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Ep 991 | Bethany Hamilton on Women’s Sports, Faith & Motherhood

Last week, the Department of Education released its new Title IX rule, expanding the prohibition against discrimination to include discrimination based on “sex stereotypes, sex-related characteristics (including intersex traits), pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.” We discuss what this means for American girls and women. Plus, Kristin Waggoner, President of the Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the program to discuss these changes and the ADF's efforts in combatting transgender policies. How can parents stand up for their daughters and against these evil ideologies? And Taylor Swift released a new album with some problematic lyrics, particularly in the song, "Guilty as Sin." How should Christians respond?

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Timecodes:

(04:58) Title IX & Kristen Waggoner
(40:08) Men in women’s sports
(48:18) Message to parents
(1:01:56) Taylor Swift

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Ep 816 | Reliving the Trauma of Sharing a Locker Room with Lia Thomas | Guest: Riley Gaines
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Ep 853 | Ne-Yo Speaks Up Against Transing Kids
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THE BLAZE: "Parents sound off after transvestite student with 'hit list' allegedly bashed open Pennsylvania girl's head"
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THE BLAZE: "Viral video shows beatdown of middle school girl; many claim attacker is a male who identifies as female. District won't discuss attacker's gender identity."
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REDUXX: "BREAKING: OK School Sued By Mother Of Female Student Assaulted By Transgender Male In Women’s Washroom"
https://reduxx.info/breaking-ok-school-sued-by-mother-of-female-student-assaulted-by-transgender-male-in-womens-washroom/

THE DAILY WIRE: "Jury Finds Former Loudoun County Superintendent Guilty Of Crime Stemming From Trans Rape Coverup"
https://www.dailywire.com/news/jury-finds-former-loudoun-county-superintendent-guilty-of-charges-stemming-from-trans-rape-coverup

NY POST: "Team forfeits after girls basketball player allegedly hurt in play with male who identifies as female"
https://nypost.com/2024/02/20/sports/team-forfeits-against-kipp-academy-after-play-allegedly-involving-male-who-identifies-as-female/

SPORTSKEEDA: "'The emperor wears no clothes' - Riley Gaines reacts to transgender player impressing in high school girls basketball game"
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/olympics/news-the-emperor-wears-clothes-riley-gaines-reacts-transgender-player-impressing-high-school-girls-basketball-game

INDEPENDENT WOMEN'S FORUM: "COMPETITION: Title IX, Male-Bodied Athletes, and the Threat to Women’s Sports"
https://www.iwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IWLC_CompetitionReport_2ndEdition.pdf

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Ep 990 | Taylor Swift’s Blasphemy & Title IX Betrayal | Guest: Kristen Waggoner

Today we discuss HBO's recent Nickelodeon documentary "Quiet on Set" that details alleged and proven instances of child abuse in the child-acting industry and specifically at the kids' network Nickelodeon. The series highlights the careers of Amanda Bynes, who famously struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues after she stopped acting, and Drake Bell, who has now come out with his own shocking and tragic testimony of being abused by a Nickelodeon dialogue coach. What does this mean for the acting industry at large? What should parents do if their children want to get into entertainment, and do kids have a place at all as the household breadwinner?

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Timecodes:

(00:43) Intro to Nickelodeon documentary
(08:50) Dan Schneider / Amanda Bynes
(19:55) Questionable “jokes” in show
(36:05) Jason Handy and Brian Peck
(38:30) Drake Bell
(1:00:40) Protecting kids

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Ep 989 | Nickelodeon Has a Predator Problem

Today we discuss the recent controversy over Mark Driscoll's public rebuke of a stripper's performance during the opening of the Stronger Men's Conference. Magala took off his shirt, ascended a pole, and swallowed a sword at the event, which was organized by James River Church in Missouri. Was Driscoll out of line? Plus, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's daughter recently came out as transgender - we go through some other children of celebrities who have also become LGBTQ+. And recent maulings by Pitbulls beg the question: should the breed be banned?

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Timecodes:

(00:30) Mark Driscoll & sword swallowing debacle
(23:55) Golden Bachelor breakup
(36:45) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter is “trans”
(47:15) Pitbulls

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Ep 806 | Justice For Maple: A Story of Pit Bulls & Political Corruption | Guest: Holly Simon
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Ep 986 | Steven Furtick Gives a Master Class in Narci-gesis
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Ep 988 | Mark Driscoll Calls Out Christian Strip Tease

Today we sit down with doctor of natural medicine, chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and author Dr. Josh Axe to discuss some of the most pressing medical questions about functional medicine, birth control, and infertility. How does functional medicine differ from conventional medicine, and why is it preferred? What diseases can be treated by functional medicine, and how does it work? How can we combat declining fertility rates? What impact does hormonal birth control have on the body, and how can it be treated? Plus, Dr. Axe gives supplement and treatment recommendations for a variety of health problems.

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Timecodes:

(01:30) Functional / natural medicine
(04:30) Hypothyroidism
(07:25) Herbal medicine & pharma
(12:30) Side effects & being informed
(22:13) Birth control
(27:03) Breast implant illness
(35:00) Infertility
(38:34) Immune systems & getting sick
(44:55) Is dirt bad?
(47:10) Cold plunges, red light therapy, & circadian rhythm
(52:00) Lowering stress levels
(55:35) General diet advice
(1:02:16) Dr. Axe’s #1 health tip

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Ep 959 | Birth Control is Making Women Bisexual | Guest: Emily Detrick
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Ep 810 | Detoxifying Your Life: Birth Control, Cleaning Chemicals & Fake Food | Guest: Shawna Holman
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Ep 971 | Question Your Doctor, Save Your Life | Guest: Dr. Casey Means
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Ep 741 | How Functional Medicine Saved My Life | Guest: Taylor Dukes
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Ep 476 | Anxious About Everything: Addressing Anxiety Biblically | Guest: Dr. Andi Thacker

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