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Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of their worth—and parents often wonder if they’re responding the right way. Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical, biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying, respond with wisdom, and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong. 

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The underlying principle beneath so many of today's moral issues is the assumption that our dignity lies in our autonomy.

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Is this idea from God, or is it just me? What if I spend two years on the wrong thing? Asking looks like faithfulness, and it feels like waiting on the Lord. But if you have been asking the same question for three years and there are still no words on the page, something else is going on.

CJ and Shelley give a practical way to hear God's voice for your book without second-guessing every idea. One shift in how you think about it, and four things that actually look like something on a Tuesday morning.

Clarity in scripture usually comes while people are moving. Abraham left before he knew the address. The Jordan did not stop until the priests had their feet in it.

They walk through the weekly business meeting with God, what goes in the notebook and in what order, why capturing an idea and judging it are two different jobs, and a test you can actually repeat: scripture first, wise counsel, peace that is more than excitement, and fruit that survives a few months.

And the last one, which is where a lot of overthinking lives. You may already have your answer. The next thing you need may not be more information, but obedience to the last clear thing he showed you.

Peter Dominic Martino is a trial lawyer, law professor, former CEO, and former nuclear submarine officer. He serves as Assistant Professor at St. Thomas University College of Law and is a co-founder of Honos Law PLLC. He studied in Annapolis and later Georgetown Law, served in the Navy, and in the Department of Homeland Security, and practices law in New York City. His new book from Sophia Press is Resurrection on Trial: A Judicial Inquiry into the Christian Claim of the Resurrection of Jesus (Sophia Institute Press, 2026), and he walks me through the evidence for our foundational belief—as he says, “the boldest claim that’s ever been made in the history of the world,”—on Almost Good Catholics.

• Here is Peter’s book from Sophia Press, and also from Amazon.
• Here is Peter’s faculty website at St. Thomas University College Law School.

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Dr. Larry Taylor and Dr. Barry Corey help parents think biblically and practically about the growing challenges surrounding children’s education. They discuss the shifting cultural landscape, the importance of grounding children in a biblical worldview, and the strengths and limitations of public, Christian, charter, homeschool, and hybrid education options. The conversation also addresses the new federal tax credit scholarship coming in 2027.

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Married, religious, church-going women are repeatedly the happiest cohort among those studied.

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What if your biggest business advantage is a story you have not learned how to tell yet?

Kurt Luidhardt sits down with former television reporter and story strategist Molly Gomez to explore how founders and leaders can turn their lived experience into a powerful business asset.

Molly breaks down her Seven Story System, explains why trust matters more than ever in the age of AI, and shares how authentic storytelling can build buyer confidence before the sales call even begins.

They also discuss faith, overcoming fear and self doubt, Molly’s journey from television news to entrepreneurship, and learning to trust God through seasons of uncertainty and change.

Key Takeaways

00:00 How Molly Knew She Had Found Her Husband

00:41 Meet Story Strategist Molly Gomez

01:18 Why Most Businesses Have a Story Problem

03:23 You Do Not Need Trauma to Have a Powerful Story

05:18 Overcoming the Fear of Other People’s Opinions

06:41 How Storytelling Can Transform a Business

09:24 Breaking Down the Seven Story System

12:25 Why Trust Matters More in the Age of AI

15:41 From Television Reporter to Entrepreneur

20:17 Why Women Struggle to Own Their Stories

23:38 How Faith Changed Molly’s Approach to Marriage

29:52 Trusting God Through Uncertainty and Change

33:42 Turning Your Past Into a Strategic Asset

36:19 The Legacy of Helping People Heal Their Voice

39:21 Why Your Story Is the Strategy

Resources

Molly on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/molly-gomez/

Seven Story System

https://seven-story-system.signaturestoryco.com/

Signature Story Co

https://www.signaturestoryco.com/

Language of Dominion

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3QX89LP

Blueprints of Dominion

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH6VZH78

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The old story in the academy was that as science and technology progressed, western society would grow more secular while the supernatural would disappear permanently from the public square. But nowadays re-enchantment is the new byword, from renewed public interest in traditional forms of religion to weirder phenomenon like ufology and psychedelics entering mainstream culture. However, the academy has been slow to catch up with this wider sea change.

So various scholars of religion have been putting forward new arguments for the legitimate study of the supernatural. One of these is Dale Allison, who is my guest today as we continue Season 6 to discuss modern religious experiences. Dale Allison is the Dearborn Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary, and the author of books such as The Resurrection of Jesus (2021) and Encountering Mystery (2022).

We look at numinous events of bliss and terror, responses to prayers, out-of-body & near-death experiences, angelic encounters, and visions of dead loved ones. Along the way, we also discuss William James’ The Varieties of Religious Experience, current research into psychedelics, George Harrison’s mysticism, David Hume’s borrowing from anti-Catholic arguments, Jesus Christ’s post-mortem appearances, and the emerging scholarship on supernatural phenomenon.

Hosted by Ryan Shinkel, Madison’s Notes is the podcast of Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. The transcript for this interview is available on the JMP substack page, “Madison’s Footnotes. Please share and enjoy.

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