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Are we allowed to talk about marginalization and white Christians in the same breath? Is that really a thing? Do white-American Christians feel the pressure of the growing racial tension between ethnic subcultures in the country? Are they allowed to ask questions about it? Are Daren and Brandon, as black men, allowed to care? 

Instead of asking these questions to the culture, the Christian ought to turn to scripture and the answers would be obvious. Though Daren and Brandon may be called uncle toms, coons and the other things...we're not under constant threat of being labeled a racist - a tension our white brothers and sisters are constantly experiencing.

 This is UNDOUBETLDY a contentious conversation and we don't care. We brought on an OG listener, Alissa Hollander, who is a sister in Christ and is becoming a good friend to discuss the growing difficulties of being a white-American who loves the Lord...and isn't racist. 

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This is our first episode discussing the President elect, Donald J. Trump. Unfortunately, things seem to be going the exact way it went 8 years ago. We don't know if we have it in us to do the conservative apologetics that we did 4 years ago around the beginning of our podcast. What does a Christian have to do with politics? It is a good thing to vote based on (biblical) convictions. However, there is no human that can thwart the plans of God and it is necessary to remember this. 

Trump, in his first 100 days has made ultra conservative moves and has dialed back the sexual revolutions indoctrinating schemes within government. We're rejoicing over this. But what about things like USAID and other Government cutbacks? Whey are so many people upset and burning with anger over this? We've received messages about MLK and about Trump...here is our response. 

**Note: Elijah rebuked the ba'al prophets. Brandon misspoke**

Learn More about USAID

1. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/sesame-street-iraq-usaids-wasteful-dangerous-spending-exposed-senator

2. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/vipers-nest-usaid-accused-corruption-mismanagement-long-before-trump-admin-took-aim

Long March Through the Institutions

https://americanvision.org/posts/the-successful-long-march-through-the-institutions/

Family Worship Guide

https://www.heritagebooks.org/products/family-worship-bible-guide-hardcover.html

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This is part 2 of the MLK conversation. Daren and I have a follow up discussion. This time, rather than discuss his faith, we discuss his lack of moral character and the picking and choosing people do in order to justify the horrific acts we highlight. 

See Episode #104 for our conversation with a woman survivor of a Wolf in the pulpit who still loves Christ and His Church. 

Resource Links Below:
1. Virgil Walker on MLK:
https://g3min.org/the-truth-behind-ml...

2. An MLK Scholar Discovers the Truth:
https://theconversation.com/im-an-mlk...

3. Chad O. Jackson Partial Doc:
   • MLK: American Hero or Marxist Thug? (... 

4. The Successful Long March Through the Institutions:
https://americanvision.org/posts/the-...

5. V. Lenin's "What is To Be Done":
https://www.marxists.org/archive/leni...

6. Metro Spiritual Church Website (MLK pastor Friend)

https://metrospiritualchurch.com/our-story

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This is a conversation dissecting one aspect of the MLK narrative that we need to be willing to properly analyze. Who was MLK? Is he an American hero to be celebrated? Does he value what you value? 

Who was he as a black American? Did he fight for values of black Americans? Who was he as a 'Christian'? Was he even a biblical Christian? This conversation gets pushed to the back of the bus (pun intended) far too often and it doesn't force us to confront a very, prolific name in American history. Even more - because of our silence, the tradition of his conjecture, oration and false theology continues to entrap many Americans in the most dangerous snare ever. 

Links Below:
1. Virgil Walker on MLK:
https://g3min.org/the-truth-behind-mlks-social-gospel/

2. An MLK Scholar Discovers the Truth:
https://theconversation.com/im-an-mlk-scholar-and-ill-never-be-able-to-view-king-in-the-same-light-118015

3. Chad O. Jackson Partial Doc:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3xYwOwOBJs&t=1696s

4. The Successful Long March Through the Institutions:
https://americanvision.org/posts/the-successful-long-march-through-the-institutions/

5. V. Lenin's "What is To Be Done":
https://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1901/witbd/iii.htm

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We are joined by Teasi Cannon who, through her unwavering faith in Jesus as her rock has endured some of the harshest treatment as a member of a local body. She tells her story of church betrayal and hurt from her former pastor and helps younger believers navigate the differences between church hurt and church discipline. If you've ever been hurt by a leader in your church and you need encouragement to see the beauty of the Lord and His bride through your pain, this episode is for you.

**We dedicate this episode to Teasi's mom who recently went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia. We look forward to meeting the earthly tree from which such strong and resilient fruit has fallen. 

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How many podcasts have you listened to on race? How many books? How many christian-based seminars have you sat in to be reminded that america has a race problem? How many times have you heard the christian retort, "no! America has a sin problem!"

I agree with the latter sentiment. However, even with all of this, it seems we've acquiesced to a toxic narrative that subverts the king-given mission of the church. The fruit is rearing its ugly head and it must be addressed ad nauseum! Our biggest threat isn't racism. Our biggest threat is how we have discussed it and are currently discussing it. Follow along with me.

End Song: Breathe (feat. Jonathan Mcreynolds, Doe & Mav City Gospel Choir)

Episode Links:

1. The Holy Post Podcast #640
2. Reverend J. H. Jackson

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We give you our miniature 2024 highlights, B&B edition. These things that we remember from 24' either need to be thrown in the trash or brought into 2025 with us? What say you? What are some things we missed? What needs to be thrown away or brought with us? 

Here's to 2025, Lord Willing!

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Peace is a major theme around the Christmas holiday. For the Christian, we know that Jesus is not only the reason for this season but He is our peace. What does it even mean to say, "Jesus is Our Peace". How then should we live based on this reality? How does it play into this sin-ridden world of egos, wokeness, justice seeking, idolatry, pain and immorality? Do we see peace through the proper lens?

I pray that you are edified in this special Christmas episode as I walk through how peace is seen from Heaven's eyes. How it is truly available to us...and just how superior, hopeful, and violent it really is.

Key Passages:
Luke 2:8-14  (Luke 1:76-79)
Job 38:2-7


What is the Gospel - Voddie Baucham

Music|| Hypersonic Music - Last Resistance (Dan Thiessen) - Universal Production Music (i do not own the rights)

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Hello B&B listeners! Did you know that we have a YouTube Channel? Help us grow the channel by subscribing to us and interacting with our content. Your likes and comments go a long way!

Stay tuned for some great episodes in the new year and coming up before Christmas we will have a special Christmas episode on how peace never fails, even in this crazy pain-ridden world.

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We know. We know...Christian content creators and podcasters have been doing episodes on the new movie wicked ad nauseum. However, it is a guarantee you haven't heard an episode like this! We are joined again by our friend and sister in Christ, Amy from Eyes on the Right Podcast and with what started to be an analysis of the evil nature of Hollywood turned into a long journey down an all-too-familiar rabbit hole. Amy has provided counseling for victims of satanic ritual abuse and other trauma's connected to the entertainment industry.

It isn't often that Daren and Brandon are shocked...but Amy left them speechless!

Music: **We DO NOT own the rights to any of these songs or their music**

• Will I || from the motion picture RENT
• Shadowland || from The Lion King on Broadway
• Favorite Things || from The Sound of Music
• No Day But Today ||  from the motion picture RENT
• Not One of Us || from the motion picture The Lion King II

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