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Well...we've been through a lot these past few months. There have been a lot of topics that have taken center stage and the feuding, triggering and virtue-signaling has kept our attention. But...what are some things we may have missed? What are some things that may not be getting that much attention? Well, in case you missed it...here they are.

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Another "comment section" episode with our friend Joy. In the racial whirlwind of today, we thought it would be a good idea to tackle some subjects with a white woman to give air to such a perspective. We do a quick run-through of some potentially vitriolic subjects like guns, politics, and the new name given to over-stepping white women - "Karen". Sit and listen to two black guys talk to a white woman and still love each other afterward. And by the way....Joy came prepared!

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In this episode, we plan to add to your wealth of knowledge with a topic you may not discuss often but you certainly are affected by - taxes. Do you know the history of taxation? Do you know the law when it comes to taxation? Did you know that taxation in this country is 100% legal...but in most cases is also 100% VOLUNTARY? We sit with the head Smith man - our Father, Dale and dive into the well of information he has attained in his 20-year journey of studying tax law. You may be shocked by what you hear. Strap in....for it isn't for the faint-hearted!

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How does the conversation of church culture go down in the social media comment section? There are many people who grew up in the church but have left without looking back because of their experiences. No matter the experience, the claims of Christianity must be decided upon, We decided to bring the conversation to the podcast. Joined by Melvin of The Unsolicited Views podcast, we tackle the issue of church hurt, talk religious prohibitions and clear up some bad theology.

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Finally getting back to their regularly scheduled episodes, Brandon and Daren tackle the question of "Why Christianity?" Meant to have been published months earlier, they pick up right where they left off before the world was flipped upside down. In this episode, they address the very real cause for some people's unbelief in the Christian faith while highlighting some of the grotesque caricatures of Christianity in pop culture. If you are a Christian...why? Tune in to hear the boys' answer.

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There is a lot of awareness going around regarding "Minority experience in America". However, the term minority seems to almost exclusively be reserved for Black Americans in the conversations of race relations. In this episode, we are joined by Pastor Eric So and Planting Pastor Resident, Danny Chung - two 2nd Gen Korean Americans who offer their perspective on what it is like to be on the fringe of the conversation of minorities and how the Black Lives Matter movement requires a deeper conversation with parents and family members who owned shops in black neighborhoods.

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Did you grow up in church? We did. And probably one of the biggest truths you can learn from such a life is this - being in church doesn't make you a Christian. Brandon and Daren share what it was like to be raised in church while being adverse to it. Oh, and we brought some family along with us. Our sister Christine, cousin Jackie and our friend of more than 20 yrs Kenny.

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How can we not talk about the issue with policing in America? The conversation is a much-needed one but is the direction of the conversation helpful? Are we on target with highlighting the typical high-level, convoluted conversation of "racism"? Or is the conversation surrounding policing in America something that transcends ethnicity? Brandon and Daren bring their experience with police along with their thoughts. - and of course....some facts while continuing a much-needed dialogue.

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If you haven't noticed by now, the boys love music. Having grown up in a musical family, there is something incredibly beautiful about music that is hard to miss. In this episode, they go through a brief list of some of the powerful aspects of music including perhaps the most powerful one of all - its origin. Songs: "The Last Dragon" - Dwight David "Notorious Thugs" - Bone Thugs N Harmony feat. Notorious B.I.G. "The End of Heartache" - Killswitch Engage “A Thousand Miles” - Vanessa Carlton“Pretty Wings” - Maxwell"It's Gonna Be Me" - India Carney Cover“Most Beautiful/So in Love” - Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore

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Tragedies are piling up. Humanity seems like it is at its breaking point with the center of the tragedies being a very familiar group...black americans. The blurred lines between humanity, justice and authority are rearing their ugly consequences and Brandon and Daren won't be the ones to shy away from talking about it. In addition to giving their thoughts about all that is happening with riots and protests, they share some stories about their many run-ins with Police officers while growing up in Baltimore.

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