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What is the Song of Songs about? Christopher Mitchell, in his Concordia Commentary, explains it as Solomon's most beautiful poem, containing a profound message of divine love, eschatological yearning, consummation, and eternal delights.

Join us as we speak with Christopher Mitchell about his commentary on the Song of Songs (Concordia Publishing, 2003)!

Christopher Mitchell is the Old Testament editor for the Concordia Commentary series, and author of scholarly and pastoral resources. He has an MA and a PhD in Hebrew and Semitic studies from the University of Wisconsin.

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Today, we welcome Jay Hall to the program.  Jay is a former math teacher and Creationist teacher.  He's an author and speaker.  He speaks to the ongoing denial of mounting truth that has accumulated over years that supports the fact of a global flood.  At the same time, we see the ongoing collapse of evolutionary proposals as to the origins of life since Darwin floated it in the mid 1800's.  His latest book, God's Junkyard Book 2, is available here and other booksellers.  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DNWN5DYV

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John and Maria discuss three lawsuits in the news; the guilty verdict for a Finnish lawmaker over an "insult"; Moody student teachers can stay in Chicago classrooms as part of their training. And a Jury finds Meta harms children. Also, how should Christians view the deaths of Kermit Gosnell and Paul Ehrlich.

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Special program today as we welcome Robert Bortins and co-host Rochelle Porto.  Our conversatio n today is about Robert's new book, co-written by Alex Newman, Woke and Weaponized-How Karl Marx Won the Battle for American Education, and How We Can Wit it Back.  This is a must read as its well researched and gives you the knowledge to fight the godless, leftist agenda to pervert and brainwash children.  We discuss how we got where we are and why it's collapsing.    https://robertbortins.com/

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Struggling to find time to write your book? In this episode, The 15-Minute Writing Habit That Can Help You Finish Your Book, you’ll discover a simple, sustainable writing routine designed to help busy writers build consistency and finally make progress.

Learn how just 15 minutes a day can transform your writing life using a proven 5-step method.

Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, or faith-based content, this episode offers practical tips to help you build a daily writing habit, overcome procrastination, and finish your book faster—without burnout or overwhelm.

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to start writing, this is your sign. Start small, stay consistent, and watch your words add up.

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Screens…they’re everywhere! In fact, you’re using one right now. Here’s an important question: are the screens that you’re using improving your connections with other people? Or are you becoming more isolated? What about the screens that your children use? Join us to hear Jonathan McKee’s perspective on how to trim down the screen usage that is distracting us from better things, like spending time with our family and the Lord.

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