Conservative Christian Movement Podcast Episode 007 Know Your Hot Button Issues

You are listening to the Conservative Christian Movement Podcast, Episode 007 Titled Know Your Hot Button Issues.  I am Jeff Stipe, your host. This episode was Recorded March 3, 2018 and represents the seventh full episode.  This is an important milestone as most shows do not make it to the seventh episode.

Show Notes for this episode can be found at CCMPodcast.com or Facebook.com/CCMPodcast.  I will also share some feedback. Today In this episode, I’l give details on  Saul Alinsky’s sixth rule for Radicals, talk about the Federalist papers and begin prepping for the 2018 congressional election cycle.  I’ll finish with the latest liberal Rant— a sign of hypocrisy as usual.

This episode may be a little longer so let’s get started…

The verse of the day: Romans 15:4—

For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

There is something timeless about the writings of our founding fathers.  When the Constitution was an uphill battle, not unlike today, three men began writing letters to the citizens of New York, explaining why it was so necessary to enact the Constitution.  Much like the Bible instructs us on how we should love and respect each other, it also is intended to endure the ages, without changes, regardless of how WE feel should change.  The Bible and the Constitution are written for our instruction and through that instruction we should find encouragement to always remain hopeful for a great nation.

Mailbag—

I received this feedback from a listener named Joe:

"I was searching for conservative Christian podcasts on iTunes tonight and stumbled upon yours. I can’t tell you how refreshing it was to listen to someone actually tell it like it is these days."

God bless,

Joe

Though I do not do this for my own glory.  It is wort the effort of doing it when I know people enjoy it, and find the response refreshing.  Thank you again Joe for the feedback.

If you would like to share your experience, you can contact me through ccmpodcast.com/contact.

The Sixth Rule for Radicals—

Over the past four weeks I have been presenting Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals.  The first rule of making your enemy think you have more strength than you really do, and the second and third, remaining inside your skill zone while moving your opponent out of theirs.  The fourth, "Make the enemy live up to their own book of rules— the Bible. Last week I covered the use of ridicule to rile your opponent.  This week’s rule is is especially good for anyone taking action on their favorite issue.

The sixth rule is: A good tactic is one that your people enjoy. If your people are not having a ball doing it, there is something very wrong with the tactic.

Much like this podcast, a tactic is likely to succeed is one the tactician enjoys.  If something feels like drudgery, you will not only dread doing it, you’re interest will fade, no one will join you and you will likely be very ineffective in making headway.  When you focus on issues of importance to you, and you use tools that are available, you can identify politicians who do not share your views and vote accordingly.

I’ve picked on California before, simply because it’s pickable.  This time however I will focus on the state in general and their federal representatives in the House and Senate.  To do an analysis, let’s go to the Planned Parenthood Action Website.  Let me be clear, the name of this organization is not factually correct. It is rather Planned Oops Disposal, directly relating to lack of planning.

In any case,

Conservative Christian Movement Podcast Episode 006 Join or Die

Today I’ll give details on Saul Alinsky’s fifth rule for Radicals.  I’ll talk about how the US Constitution came to be and how it almost didn't.  I’ll finish with the latest liberal Rant.  I also want to touch on hot button issues and why YOU should pay attention to the news and Opposition Editorials.

You are listening to the Conservative Christian Movement Podcast, Episode 006 Titled Join or Die.  I am Jeff Stipe, your host. This episode was Recorded February 24, 2018.

Show Notes can be found at CCMPodcast.com or Facebook.com/CCMPodcast.

Let’s jump right into it…

The verse of the day: Matthew 20:27—

And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:

As we prepare to consider the founding fathers, Matthew 20:27 is a reminder of how people who govern should first be servants to their people.  Can you say with any certainty, you have witnessed such servant leadership in our government on a consistent basis?

Each of the 56 signers were servant leaders.  Regardless of their politics, each risked their lives and that of their families.  Though many later served as governors, senators, representatives and in other capacities, signing the Declaration of Independence could was a treasonous act.  It took tremendous courage to believe in America to that level and actually put themselves out there for the cause.  Dare to dream to see that in our leaders today.

The Fifth Rule for Radicals—

Over the past four weeks I have been presenting Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals.  The first rule of making your enemy think you have more strength than you really do, and the second and third, remaining inside your skill zone while moving your opponent out of theirs.  The fourth, "Make the enemy live up to their own book of rules— the Bible. This week’s rule is perhaps the one of the top three most used rules of the lot.  And I quote:

The fifth rule: Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage.

Crazy Liberals of the Week…

The meltdown over guns continues.  The news this week is fixated on Florida High School students, their seeking “Change”

Recall last week the presentation of Alinsky’s Fourth Rule for Radical.  The rule suggests forcing Christians to live by their moral code.

"For a group that regularly preaches about the “sanctity of marriage” and inveighs against the evils of divorce, it was a major political puzzle to me when evangelicals first backed the thrice-married, adulterous Trump over Hillary Clinton.”  Juan Williams, February 2018

One could say Juan Williams, in spite of being the token liberal on Fox News is not anywhere near main stream.  In fact, you might consider him the typical left wing media member, so prevalent in today’s fake news  In retrospect I watched an interview with Pastor Robert Jeffress and Juan Williams.  The pastor did a nice job easing the blow as he suggested “His Friend Juan” was just wrong.  I agree.  Juan’s OpEd is a glowing example of the Fifth Rule in action.

 

Now here is a teaching moment.  There are two times in presidential politics you make a choice.  The Primary and the General elections.  In the case of the Republican party, there was a choice of up to 16 individuals to represent the Republican Party in the general election.  But in the General Election, as Mr. Jeffress pointed out gave everyone a binary choice between two people.  This is irrespective of how anyone voted in their primary.  I suggest to you, the chance to get the 100% candidate comes in the primary.  With a binary choice, you will not get 100 percent, a perfect candidate, if that person even exists.

You are listening to the Conservative Christian Movement Podcast, Episode 005 Titled "The Meat Grinder of Politics."  This episode was Recorded February 17, 2018. Show Notes can be found at CCMPodcast.com or Facebook.com/CCMPodcast. Today I’ll give details on Saul Alinsky’s fourth rule for Radicals. I’ll talk about how ideas go through the meat grinder and may come out a law. I’ll finish with the latest liberal Rant.

Let’s jump right into it…

The verse of the day: Matthew 22:21—

They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's.

Clearly in Biblical terms Government has a place among men (and women). We are expected to do our part to pay the cost of governing. There comes a time, however when the government taking of what is ours becomes excessive, spending exceeds what is necessary and exceeds the funds collected. The US Government has been a burden for some time now.

As I record this episode, it is the weekend of President’s Day. As the men, and someday perhaps women occupy the highest office in the land, it is important to remember one thing about this day every year. It is still President George Washington’s birthday. Let us not forget the man who became the first president, the man who delivered us a victory over British tyranny and helped us to become the nation we have become.

Making this political, there is no law which has even been passed by congress making this holiday anything but Washington’s birthday, yet the holiday is mis-named on calendars and even inside our government. Perhaps a law can be passed or better yet, an executive order making it known as George Washington’s Birthday “officially.”

Let’s jump right into it with the Fourth Rule for Radicals—

Over the past three weeks I have been presenting Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals. The first rule of making your enemy think you have more strength than you really do, and the second and third, remaining inside your skill zone while moving your opponent out of theirs. This week’s rule makes it more important than ever you live by principles and stick to them.

* The fourth rule is: Make the enemy live up to their own book of rules. You can kill them with this, for they can no more obey their own rules than the Christian church can live up to Christianity.

Have you ever witnessed an example of hypocrisy? One way to lose face with anyone is to say one thing and do another. The principle of do as I say, not as I do rarely brings favor to anyone. This is the basis of Alinsky’s fourth rule for radicals. I’ll go out on a limb here and state what is obvious to me— maybe you as well. Most politicians crumble when faced with a choice to follow their principles or risk re-election. A group who want action contrary to Biblical principles can use the fourth rule against a weak politician, or one that buckles under pressure.

More than one law has begun based on a phone call from a voter, someone like you— a person with a concern for how something is happening or not happening. Our Declaration of Independence states clearly, We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed, by their Creator, with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. Isn’t it interesting how Blacks and Women continued to be treated differently for many years after we became a free nation? Why would that be? Certainly some people, lawmakers didn’t seem to read those words or take them to heart. It took a grass roots movement to bring about real change. Strong leaders within the government passed the laws and the president signed them. That is why YOU are important.

What we see today is gridlock in what makes lawmaking,

Conservative Christian Movement Podcast Episode 004  California Dreamin'

You are listening to the Conservative Christian Movement Podcast, Episode 004 Titled California Dreamin’   This episode was Recorded February 11, 2018.  Show Notes can be found at CCMPodcast.com or Facebook.com/CCMPodcast.  Today I’ll give details on  Saul Alinsky’s third rule for Radicals, Talk about the craziness of California politics, and the latest Liberal Rant.

Let’s jump right into it…

The verse of the day: Isaiah 52:7—

How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvations, who says to Zion, “your God reigns.”

Based on Isaiah, it would be nice to have more good news to share, but liberalism is broad.   And it is always attacking Christianity.   I will soon be giving lessons on being a better, more engaged Christian and more effective.  More to come on that.

Let’s jump right into it with the Third Rule for Radicals—

Over the past two weeks we covered the first rule of making your enemy think you have more strength than you really do, and the second, remaining inside your skill zone.  It is fitting to note the third rule is focused inside the organization.

The third rule is: Wherever possible go outside the experience of the enemy. Here you want to cause confusion, fear, and retreat.

Saul Alinsky knew one thing for sure, you’re fighting a losing battle if you are not in a position of strength.  Liberal activists have also learned this rule and learned to use it efficiently.  In fact, looking back at last weeks episode where I talked about the second rule which is all about the activist and his/her team.  The third rule is all about the adversary and keeping them off balance— or on the defensive.  In some ways President Trump needs to stop looking like he’s on the offensive all the time.  Have you ever had a task to do and just felt the skills required were above your head?    This is a very uncomfortable place for most people.  It changes how you think, react, and definitely affects your confidence level.

Knowing this is likely true, Alinsky recommends the activist be within his skill level while pushing the adversary outside his or her skill levels.  Why?  You make mistakes when under pressure and outside your zone.  This creates that artificial power we have already discussed.  They may make inflammatory statements, ask questions of very detailed and disagreeable nature or even name call— much like a bully.  Again this is simply to keep you off balance.

What shall we do to push this tactic back?  Stick to biblical facts, don’t back down, and certainly don’t step beyond your skill level.  Remain calm and know God’s word is true and correct.  With God on your side, who can be against you.

It is sad how today, the Republican Party backs away from social issues such as abortion, marriage defined as between one and and one woman, and Christianity in general.  The Republican Party simply will not touch it.  The main issue I had with the Tea Party Movement was it’s straying away from social issues.  Without focus on social issues, we will continue to be fractured.  In fact, we are more divided than ever today.

One party however which does not usually back down, especially on issues of a liberal nature, is the Democratic Party.

California Dreamin’

if you consume news from any outlet considered more conservative, or certainly middle of the road, California comes up frequently.  If a stupid law has been passed anywhere, there is a better than average chance it was in California, hence the title of this podcast, California Dreamin’.

Though California is not listed as the state with the most debt,

Show notes for episode 003 of The Conservative Christian Movement Podcast

Today on the podcast, as promised I'll cover Rule # 2 of Saul Alinsky's rules for radicals. I'll talk a little bit about journalism and hit up the craziness that is liberalism with the meltdown over President Trump's State of the Union address.

Let's jump right in…

The Second Rule

The second rule is: Never go outside the experience of your people. When an action is outside the experience of the people, the result is confusion, fear, and retreat.

Would you act as your own surgeon? Would you take the transmission out of your car, strip it and try to put it back together? Well, someone might, but the vast majority of us do not have that skill or courage. The Rules for Radicals exist for the sole purpose to push the left agenda forward. Fighting a battle with untrained, inexperienced soldiers never works. One can get caught behind the 8-ball-- outmatched if this were the case.

As I mentioned some time ago, the Rules for Radicals were based on some fact but mostly on presumption of strength on the part of the adversary. The second rule specifically details how best to win a battle, by having the tools to fight.

If you were to negotiate the purchase of a car, having data in your mind about what it is really worth, what work has been completed on it, how it has been damaged, etc. puts you more equal to the salesman. The dealership is not necessarily concerned with you getting a good deal. It is more about making the most margin on the sale of the car. Again, through the use of presumption. The more facts you present, the weaker the dealer's position becomes.

In our Christian walk, where politics are concerned, this can be applied by understanding what is being told to you, understanding history, agendas at play and the reputation of those telling you what you are hearing. The more you know, the less likely you will be taken advantage of. Your strength in all situation is the knowledge you are able to use at any given point.

How about fake news?

No matter who you watch for news, there is an agenda at play. This is true not only of CNN or MSNBC, it's true of Fox News as well. Though the news sounds much different. You would think President Trump is a heartless psychopath, plain crazy or he is the Anti-Christ if you only listen to the mainstream media.

Journalism is defined as:

The activity or profession of writing for newspapers, magazines, or news websites or preparing news to be broadcast.

Liar is defined as:

A person who tells lies.

The problem we as a nation, and the world really is the advent of the 24-hour news cycle. There just isn't that much news going on in the world. This creates the need to fill 24 hours of broadcasting with what used to be detailed in 30 minute news casts. What will we do over the remaining 23.5 hours? The so-called journalist fill the time with opinions, talk about the news, interview "experts", of course selecting guests which agree with whoever is in charge of the network.

If networks would state the facts and forgo opinions, we would be so much better off. When I say fact, what exactly do I mean?

Going back to the dictionary again,

Fact means:

A thing that is indisputably the case.

You get this by hearing unedited audio, uncut video, memos and attributed statements. Generally when it comes from the horse's mouth, it is most likely attributed to that person. Is it opinion or news? When it comes from a news-maker, (i.e. a Congressman, Senator, Governor, President, Councilman, Trustee, Fireman, Policeman, etc.) it's generally attributed as news, until it becomes about someone else. Back to the trusty online dictionary.

Show Notes for The Conservative Christian Movement Podcast Episode 002  A Journey to the New World

Today on The Conservative Christian Movement Podcast, I dig

deeper into Saul Alinsky’s first rule for radicals, talk about why the pilgrims set off from England to the new world.  We’ll look at some recent news and hit the most ridiculous message from liberals.  Links and show notes are available at CCMPodcast.com/CCM-002.

Verse of the day: 1 Chronicles 19:13

Be courageous! Let us fight bravely for our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord’s will be done.

Let’s jump right into it.

Saul Alinsky wrote in 1971 his Rules for Radicals.  I detailed all of his rules in episode 001.  Now I will give you the full rundown on the first rule.

The first rule of power tactics: Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.

Any time you are trying to influence people and are using Rule for Radical Number 1, you’re using deception and threats to achieve your objective.  There are a number of ways to “appear” to have more power than you actually have.  If you look at advertising today, you’ll see broad examples of this.

Advertising: 

Advertising uses people who are paid to read a script. I’d say mostly those people do you use the products they are pitching.  The aim is convincing you that person does in hope you will also purchase and use the product.

Political polling:

How many elections have you seen polls claiming a liberal candidate is winning over a Republican?  A Conservative?  A Christian Candidate?  The closer a candidate gets to Christian Status, the wider the margin against them is reported much wider, regardless of the reality.  They do this by often by under-polling the side they don’t want to win.  Yes, using deception.

Media Influence:

The Media perpetuates lies, deception, fake news by ignoring news which runs counter to their opinion.  Our president recently gave fake news awards to the media.  CNN received a few of them.  MSNBC wasn’t mentioned, probably because nobody watches their network anyway, but continued to push anti-Trump/anti-conservative agendas.  New York Times summarized Trumps awards (listed below).  The Bias in the media is clear.  Note the differences between how the mainstream media covered Presidents Obama and Trump.  Clearly there is a tremendous difference— AKA Bias.

The New York Times’ Paul Krugman claiming markets would ‘never’ recover from a Trump presidency

ABC News' Brian Ross’ bungled report on former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn

CNN falsely reporting the Trump campaign had early access to hacked documents from WikiLeaks

TIME report that Trump removed a bust of Martin Luther King, Jr. from the Oval Office

The Washington Post’s Dave Weigel tweeting that Trump’s December rally in Pensacola, Fla., wasn’t packed with supporters

CNN’s video suggesting Trump overfed fish during a visit with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

CNN’s retracted report claiming Anthony Scaramucci-Russia ties

Newsweek report that Polish First Lady Agata Kornhauser-Duda did not shake Trump’s hand

CNN report that former FBI Director James Comey would dispute President Trump’s claim he was told he was not under investigation

The New York Times report that the Trump administration had hidden a climate-change study

In Trump’s words, "‘RUSSIA COLLUSION!’ Russian collusion is perhaps the greatest hoax perpetrated on the American people. THERE IS NO COLLUSION!”

Schoolyard Bully:

Can you think of a time when you or your children were in school dealing with a bully?  I can recall a time in my life dealing with bullies...

Conservative Christian Movement Podcast Episode 001  Let Us Change the World

Welcome.  Here I motivate the Christian community to action. Join me today for a look at what I believe is the source of all the fake news, bitterness and contempt for conservatism today.  We will learn why people think their vote doesn't count and I'll give you a brief background on how this show came to be.  Join me on this, the inaugural episode of the Conservative Christian Movement Podcast.

Verse of the Day:

2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.

This simply means people of faith, don't be prideful.  Ask God to help people, especially those leaders in government to be faithful to the past, ask forgiveness and guidance and He will heal our land.

Saul D. Alinsky:

You don't have to look very hard to see protests, As I record this on January 20, 2018 Women across the nation are protesting for women's reproductive rights.  Additionally, what I will call fake news and a general disdain for our president runs rampant.  This hatred is placed upon anyone perceived to represent conservatism, the Constitution and yes, Christianity.  This is by design as I will show.

The first lesson for Christians involves how those against conservative Christian think about Tactics.  Saul D. Alinsky remains widely credited as the father of community organizing.  Educated at the University of Chicago, he is the author of several books pertaining to radical acts which build his kind of world through coalition building and hardball campaigns for many issues, not just one.

His premise was three-fold

Communities face inner-city problems due to a lack of power to implement solutions;

The only way to build long-term power is through money and common vision

Viable organizations can only be achieved through broadly based indigenous (Native or local) leadership--and not one or two charismatic leaders.

On the surface his premise is sound, however coupling them with his 13 rules, a Christian minded person might think differently-- a slightly inverse set of rules.  His rules are as follows.

The first rule of power tactics: Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinks you have.

The second rule is: Never go outside the experience of your people. When an action is outside the experience of the people, the result is confusion, fear, and retreat.

The third rule is: Wherever possible go outside the experience of the enemy. Here you want to cause confusion, fear, and retreat.

The fourth rule is: Make the enemy live up to their own book of rules. You can kill them with this, for they can no more obey their own rules than the Christian church can live up to Christianity.

The fourth rule carries within it the fifth rule: Ridicule is man’s most potent weapon. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage.

The sixth rule is: A good tactic is one that your people enjoy. If your people are not having a ball doing it, there is something very wrong with the tactic.

The seventh rule: A tactic that drags on too long becomes a drag. Man can sustain militant interest in any issue for only a limited time, after which it becomes a ritualistic commitment, like going to church on Sunday mornings.

The eighth rule: Keep the pressure on, with different tactics and actions, and utilize all events of the period for your purpose.https://eagleholic.wordpress.com/

The ninth rule: The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself.

The Conservative Christian Movement Podcast is a continuation of Christian meetings held in churches since 2010.  The purpose is to hold elected government officials accountable and to promote Conservative Christian values in all of their legislative and judicial decisions.

Those values will include but not limited to:

1. Taking a stand against abortion.

2. Taking a stand against homosexual overt agendas.

3. Taking a stand against sex education outside of abstinence.

4. Taking a stand against the perverted view of separation of church and state, kicking God out of the Public school, government, community, and justice system.

I will work to ensure our government officials consistently exhibit:

Integrity

Morality

Sincerity

Honesty

Selfless Service

To this end CCM will evaluate and selectively support candidates for elected offices who share these values.

I also want Christians to:

BE:        Educated in the political process

KNOW: How to make change in a peaceful way, and

DO:       What it takes within the law to effect a positive change back to our Christian Nation                  heritage.

Most importantly, to ensure Christians VOTE in according to Conservative Christian Values which are always consistent with our founding fathers intent and the United States Constitution.