Hello all. A little less than two weeks ago, I was published in IM—1776, which is an excellent online & print magazine that specializes in political, cultural, and artistic analysis. My article, Tariff Men, was a historical reminder of the role tariffs have played in America’s past (through the lens of two key American statesmen, Henry Clay and William McKinley), and how Donald Trump can use them to build a prosperous future. Please share, and enjoy!

- your host, BigTuna (aka Recompense Stanborough)

In this episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by Ronald Dodson, who is a hedge fund manager, a deacon in the PCA, and writer at The Eyes of Apelles, as well as a contributor to American Reformer. Today’s discussion involves a recent article Ron wrote for American Reformer, The Head that Wears the Crown (link: https://americanreformer.org/2025/03/the-head-that-wears-the-crown/). Be sure to check it out for additional context related to this discussion.Episode 4 revolves around the origins, legacy, and role of the Pharisees: how they fit into God’s story, shallow charges of legalism, the role of the High Priest & King in Israel, the return from exile, Alexander the Great, Christ as both High Priest & as King of Kings, and the biblical role of characters like Noah, Abraham, Melchizedek, and David. Ron & Tuna draw on scripture, as well as linguistics and the history of antiquity, to build a better understanding of the Pharisees, Israel, Jesus, and the Church. Listen for all of this, and much more!Ron's Links:- X/Twitter: https://x.com/RonDodson- Eyes of Apelles: https://rondodson.substack.com/- Ron’s Articles for American Reformer: https://americanreformer.org/author/ronald-dodson/

Earlier this week, I published a book review of Braxton McCoy's book, "The Glass Factory," over at the Cast Your Nets Substack. This is an audio readover of that article, which can be found at the link below. Please enjoy!

https://castyournets.substack.com/p/men-in-the-sand

In this week’s episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by the Black Horse, who is a poster on Twitter, as well as a writer at The Red Ensign, which now has an up-and-running podcast about Canada & Elite Theory, which you can find here.

BigTuna & Black Horse discuss Psalm 136: the use of biblical repetition, what it tells us about communal responsibility to God, thankfulness, submission to God’s Will, and trust in his authority. Tune in for all of this and more!

Black Horse’s Links:

• Twitter/X: https://x.com/TheBlackHorse65

• The Red Ensign Substack: https://theredensign.substack.com

On this episode of Cast Your Nets, BigTuna is joined by J. Chase Davis, who is a pastor in Boulder, CO, and the host of the Full Proof Theology podcast. Episode 2 covers the Book of Ecclesiastes, and in particular Ecclesiastes chapter 8- the two discuss the book's dour reputation (and why it's unmerited), nihilism, how to live in an unjust world, the true meaning of righteousness, a biblical view of vanity, how we can be comforted by God's Sovereignty, and more. Be sure to catch this episode!

Chase's Links:

• Full Proof Theology Podcast: https://fullprooftheology.buzzsprout.com/

• Full Proof Theology YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcFFRn5r6Py9eWW8kpiICWQ

The Pilot Episode of Cast Your Nets is out now! In this inaugural episode, Vagrants comes on the show to discuss 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, and what it has to teach us about love. Episode 1 covers what Biblical Love is, what it isn’t, a proper understanding of Biblical Hatred, how we can be more loving, and more…

Vagrants on X: https://x.com/aiden0_0emery

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“Cast Your Nets” will be a new interview show hosted by yours truly, BigTuna. I will invite various guests from around the internet to come discuss one of my favorite subjects, which has been the beating heart of Western Life for nearly two millennia: the Holy Bible. My guests will help to choose a topic from the God’s Word as narrow as a single verse, or as broad as a whole book— sometimes, we’ll zoom in on a key theme or character. I and my guests will discuss our favorite ideas, toughest interpretations, and greatest lessons from the good book; and try to grasp what it might have to say about the cultural & personal circumstances of today’s day & age. In addition, Cast Your Nets will be the new home of all my Substack articles from here on out.

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