In this captivating episode, Dr. Carson welcomes Lee Strobel, a best-selling author, award-winning journalist, TV host, law professor, and teaching pastor, and known for his influential book "The Case for Christ.” Lee shares his personal journey from atheist to world-renowned Christian apologist and discusses the factors that led to his own conviction and spiritual transformation. Drawing from his background in journalism and law, he explains how his investigative approach helped him discover his faith and tackle the toughest questions facing our world.

Together, they address the decline in religious belief, growing materialism, weakened family ties, and the influence of secular media. He explores the broader societal consequences and the challenge of personal morality in a population disconnected from God. Lee shares his sources of hope and provides a glimpse into his current projects, inviting listeners to engage with his work and continue the exploration of these thought-provoking topics.

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It’s hard to believe that we have to actually argue for the importance of family but that’s where we are these days. Dr. Carson’s guest, Kimberly Ells, understands the roots of this discussion as a respected researcher and policy advisor who has made significant contributions to the field of family issues. Hear about the troubling views of the UN on family and children. They discuss the way institutions are remaking the family and even normalizing pedophilia. Why is the nuclear family under attack? And what are the personal and societal consequence of this dangerous movement? Ells is committed to raising awareness about these issues and offers hope for preserving the sanctity of family and its numerous benefits in her new book, “The Invincible Family: Why the Global Campaign to Crush Motherhood and Fatherhood Can't Win.”

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Dr. Carson speaks with Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama who is doing important work by standing firm against the excesses of the administrative state. Congress isn’t supposed to just rubber stamp the desires of the executive branch. On today’s episode they discuss the Senator’s stance on the Pentagon’s abortion policy and his concerns as a former coach about gender issues and Title IX.

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Beth Van Duyne, representing Texas’ 24th Congressional District, talks to Dr. Carson about her work on housing, economic development and small business. As the former mayor of Irving, TX and Regional Administrator for HUD’s Southwest Region, she knows just how important these policies are in enabling more people to achieve the American Dream. Hear more about her recent visit with Mexico President Lopez Obrador and what Mexico is doing to end cartel violence and fentanyl exportation, if anything. You won’t want to miss it. 

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The failures of Silicon Valley, Silvergate, and Signature banks created waves across the financial sector, but perhaps not more so than in the crypto sector. A sector already dealing with the high profile failure of the cyrptocurrency exchange FTX. What does it all mean? And what’s next for crypto? Kathy Kraninger joins the podcast to talk about the bank failures and her work on cryptocurrency regulation. What is blockchain? How resilient is the cyrpto market? Can it democratize financial markets? What exactly is DeFi? Get all the answers on today’s episode.

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Jeff Foxworthy is an incredibly talented comedian, actor, author, and producer who's been blessed with the ability to make people laugh. He holds the record for being the largest-selling comedy-recording artist in history. He's also a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and a best-selling author of 26 books. Despite his immense success, he remains grounded in his faith and credits it for his achievements and happiness as a father and husband.

Jeff's story of how he got his start in comedy and the impact of not having his father around is both inspiring and moving. He has persevered through tough times and has become a role model for many. He's also noticed a shift in comedy towards politically correct narratives, which he believes has taken away from the pure joy and laughter that comedy can bring.

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The crisis along our southern border continues apace. We have seen increasing violence, over a million encounters already this fiscal year, and a major increase in the number of people on terrorist watch lists attempting to enter illegally on the southern border. With Title 42 ending in May, is the Administration doing anything to prepare? Dr. Carson talks with Rodney Scott whose thirty year career in the Border Patrol culminated as the 24th Border Patrol Chief. Dr. Carson explores common sense solutions that are available right now to one of the biggest issues facing our nation on today’s episode.

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The system we have today is a far cry from what our Founders envisioned for governance. Dr. Carson talks with Dave Brat, former Congressman, economist, and Dean of the School of Business at Liberty University about the new program launched by American Cornerstone Institute: Executive Branch for America. Together, they discuss the current state of the economy, the future of education, and why now is the best time to learn more about these issues.

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The modern-day slavery of human trafficking affects hundreds of thousands of victims in the United States alone and is on the rise. While the number of persons convicted of federal human trafficking offenses increased from 2011 to 2019 by 84%, this offense is one that happens in the shadows. Dr. Carson is joined by Bob Unanue, CEO of Goya Foods. For over 85 years Goya Foods has supported charities, scholarships, and programs that support communities and promote culture. Now, through the Goya Cares initiative, they are combatting human trafficking and bringing awareness around this issue. Learn more about the signs that people should look for, what people should do if they have suspicions that someone is being trafficked, and how you can better support victims of human trafficking. 

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The creation and implementation of Title IX was a long time coming for women’s sports in having some degree of equality and recognition for female athletes. But in 2023 we are going backward and see transgender females encroaching on biological female athletics. As someone who experienced this blatant discrimination personally, Riley Gaines knows first-hand how it feels to compete against a biological male. As a female competitive swimmer, Riley found herself in the middle of controversy when she tied with Lia Thomas, a biological male, at the NCAA Championships. Since then, Riley has been an outspoken champion for preserving female sports and believes the integrity of single-sex sports should be protected. Across the country, we are beginning to see states ban transgender females from competing in women’s sports in schools. Are the tides starting to turn on this issue? What are some potential solutions? Find out more on this compelling episode.

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