AI-generated music, AI-written poetry, AI-produced images — the tools are everywhere, and Christians are asking whether any of it counts as real art. Michael and Wade argue that art is not just pattern or product but transmission — something passes from a human soul through a medium to another human soul — and that AI, by definition, cannot transmit what it does not have. They work through listener questions, the Tolkien sub-creator framework, and practical guidance for how to engage with AI art without losing the ability to recognize the real thing.

[00:11]  Intro — Speechify and AI voice tools

[07:08]  Listener question — is AI art moral?

[10:02]  Art as transmission between souls

[11:03]  The bucket analogy — creator to audience

[15:05]  Hard case — AI music from the Psalms

[17:00]  Aaron's garments — God prizes human craft

[22:12]  Antique Roadshow — why human origin matters

[25:01]  Image of God and sub-creation

[27:03]  Tolkien — man as sub-creator

[31:01]  The medical exception — AI tools that heal

[32:02]  Core concern — AI atrophies creative capacity

[40:04]  Pilgrim's Progress — art through human voice

[48:00]  Inspiration requires a human; AI cannot originate

[55:02]  Mutiny on the Bounty — bittersweetness only humans transmit

[62:00]  Can you consume AI art? Yes, with care

[66:05]  More algorithm, less received

[68:13]  Guitar pedal analogy — AI as tool, not artist

[70:08]  Closing — use AI with caution

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Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Ohio Republican nomination for governor, putting him on track to become the first Hindu governor in American history. Michael and Wade walk through what Hinduism actually is and why it matters, whether a first-generation Hindu American can be "truly American," how to weigh Vivek's stated views on Jesus, and whether Christians in Ohio should pull the lever for him over a pro-abortion Democrat. They close with a call for Christians to raise up political talent and a word of hope — Christ is on the throne no matter who wins.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:08] Intro — Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP nomination; on track to be first Hindu U.S. governor

[02:17] Who is Vivek?

[05:07] Hinduism vs. Christianity

[10:04] Vivek's American identity

[15:00] The "magic dirt" theory

[20:01] Living in the house Christianity built

[24:53] Vivek's viral quote

[27:26] Should a Christian vote for a Hindu?

[30:06] The deeper concern

[35:00] What Vivek gets right a

[40:03] Vivek vs. Amy Acton

[45:01] Does it matter who's governor?

[50:08] Christians underrepresented in power

[55:00] The church needs political talent

[56:48] Closing note of hope

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• Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo XIV

• New York Times: “For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet”

• AP News on West Virginia Trans Track Athlete

• ABC News Ellen/Elliot Page Interview

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A practical sequel to the prior episode on the laws of logic and informal fallacies. Michael and Wade work through four real-world examples from recent headlines — the Archbishop of Canterbury's address to Pope Leo XIV, an ABC News interview with Elliot Page promoting a "queer in nature" documentary, a New York Times Earth Day climate piece, and an Associated Press story on a trans athlete in West Virginia — then close with four tips for thinking logically as a Christian in an age of pervasive deception.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:00] Introduction, Saturday seminar tease, Ninja Turtles 2 detour

[02:03] Sequel framing: the logic episode, part two

[04:56] Recap: the Three Laws of Logic flow from God's nature

[07:24] Two anticipated objections to logic

[19:01] "Logic is basically thinking the way God thinks"

[20:24] Four examples from the news

[20:32] Example 1: Archbishop of Canterbury addresses Pope Leo XIV (April 27)

[38:31] Example 2: ABC News interview with Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page)

[52:12] Example 3: New York Times Earth Day article

[65:03] Example 4: AP article on Pepper Jackson, West Virginia trans athlete

[74:57] Four tips for thinking logically

[74:57] Tip 1 — Start with the proper value system; wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord

[78:00] Tip 2 — Look for what people assume without good cause

[81:42] Tip 3 — Know common informal fallacies

[86:21] Tip 4 — Don't abide illogical thinking just because it's your guy

[89:20] Closing & contact

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• New York Times: “For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet”

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• ABC News Ellen/Elliot Page Interview

  
  

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What does it mean to think the way God thinks? In this episode, Michael and Wade work through the three foundational laws of logic and over a dozen logical fallacies — walking through real-world examples from social media, politics, parenting, and theology. Whether you're a pastor, a parent, or just someone who spends time on Twitter, this episode will equip you to reason more clearly, argue more honestly, and think more like the God who made the world.

[00:00] — Introduction & episode overview

[04:05] — Why Christians should care about logic: to think logically is to think the way God thinks

[06:37] — Logic vs. emotion: reason and affections are not enemies

[18:25] — The Three Laws of Logic

[19:51] Law of Identity

[22:11] Law of Non-Contradiction

[30:15] Law of the Excluded Middle

[32:23] — What is a logical fallacy? Informal vs. formal fallacies explained

[38:27] — Informal Fallacies

[38:27] Ad Hominem

[41:06] Bulverism (C.S. Lewis)

[43:06] Ad Baculum — appeal to fear/threats

[44:02] Ad Populum — bandwagon/popularity

[45:50] Argument from Incredulity — "I just can't believe..."

[47:48] Chronological Snobbery — "right side of history"

[49:03] Ad Ignorantiam — appeal to ignorance

[49:43] Straw Man — and when to steel-man instead

[57:02] Distinction Without a Difference

[58:39] Composition Fallacy — part-to-whole

[59:53] Loaded Question Fallacy

[60:35] — Formal Fallacies

[60:49] Petitio Principii — circular reasoning

[63:17] Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc — correlation vs. causation

[64:49] Affirming the Consequent

[64:58] Bifurcation — false dichotomy

[68:41] Fallacy of Compromise — the false middle

[72:15] — Closing: think the way God thinks

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• C.S. Lewis — Mere Christianity (Bulverism)

• C.S. Lewis — The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Law of the Excluded Middle / Professor Kirk)

• Jonathan Edwards — Religious Affections

• David Platt — Radical (False Dichotomy example)

• Ravi Zacharias — Story about Hindu-American student (Law of Non-Contradiction)

• Rob Bell — Love Wins trailer (Argument from Incredulity)

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In this Q&A episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas answer listener questions stemming from their recent Kings Domain Saturday seminar on raising boys to be men and girls to be women. They tackle the complex cultural challenges of parenting in 2026, discussing the ideological split between Gen Z men and women, the historical failures of church teachings on sexuality, and the dangers of a "live and let live" mentality. The hosts also provide practical, biblically anchored advice for Christian parents on navigating schooling options, enforcing discipline, overcoming decision fatigue, talking to kids about sex, and guiding teenagers through dating.

Key Topics

00:10:26 - Where the Church Failed on Sexuality

00:19:23 - The Myth of the "Live and Let Live" Ethos

00:25:28 - The Moral and Political Gender Divide in Gen Z

00:40:54 - Is the "Gag Reflex" to Same-Sex Imagery Natural?

00:46:52 - Navigating Public vs. Christian Schooling Options

00:51:27 - Discipline, Rules, and Spanking

00:56:19 - Overcoming Decision Fatigue as a Father

01:03:09 - How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

01:11:51 - Approaching Teenage Dating in 2026

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Michael Clary and Wade Thomas of Christ the King Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, discuss raising and educating boys and girls in distinctly masculine and feminine ways, tied to an upcoming free Saturday seminar on “Gendered education, raising Boys to be Boys and Girls to be Girls.” They argue that moving from public school to homeschool or Christian school is not automatically a solution, because the home must intentionally cultivate masculine and feminine virtues rather than producing an androgynous outcome. Wade describes a concern that some conservative homeschool and classical Christian settings raise boys and girls toward identical goals—often modeled on high-achieving professional outcomes—rather than toward differentiated male and female callings.They contend that even without explicit ideology, conservative Christian homes can unintentionally absorb modern assumptions (e.g., career-first aspirations for girls, reluctance about early marriage), leading to husbands and wives whose daily lives are largely indistinguishable. The episode closes by encouraging listeners to read and trust the Bible’s vision of manhood and womanhood and to intentionally point boys and girls toward those respective directions.

01:21 Why This Episode: Raising & Educating Boys and Girls + Seminar Plug

04:39 Homeschooling’s Hidden Trap: Raising Boys and Girls to the Same End

08:43 The Gender-Neutral Preschool Example (Sweden) and What It Reveals

12:14 How Androgyny Sneaks into Conservative Christian Homes

20:10 Core Thesis: God Made Boys and Girls on Purpose

21:20 Different Callings at Scale: Filling vs. Forming, Homemaking vs. Provision

29:12 Why “Who Made the Sandwich” Matters: The Power of Motherly Presence

36:30 Modern Schooling Rewards Girls: Compliance Culture and the Boy Problem

46:22 Celebrate Both Sexes at Home (Don’t Swing into Woman-Hating)

48:55 Make Domestic Work Honorable and Beautiful for Your Daughters

49:17 The Eternal Value of Homemaking (Cookies, Sourdough, and Gratitude)

50:13 Raising Daughters with Feminine Skills & Future Marriage Prospects

51:32 Let Boys Take Risks: Courage, Responsibility, and Real Faith

54:42 Boundaries for Rambunctious Boys: The ‘Holy Chuck E. Cheese’ Church Example

56:27 Teaching Toughness: Mistakes and Pain as ‘Tuition’ for Growth

59:12 Scripture on Men & Women: 1 Timothy 2 and a Home That Expects Male Leadership

01:04:58 What Should We Be Proud Of? 1 Timothy 5 and Revaluing Motherhood Over Career Status

01:09:13 Motherhood as Vocation: Eve, Mary, Hannah, Deborah, and God’s Design

01:13:11 Church History Wisdom: Clement of Alexandria on Manhood & Womanhood

01:20:38 Where the Church Went Wrong: Gender-Neutral Expectations & Delaying Marriage

01:22:42 Marrying Young (Wisely): Fertility, Formation, and Avoiding Needless Delay

01:31:31 Closing Hope: Raise Boys to Be Men and Girls to Be Women

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• Brookings Institution Article: “Boys Left Behind: Education Gender Gaps Across the US”

• CNN: “These Schools Want to Wipe Away Gender Stereotypes From an Early Age.”

  
  

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In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas discuss the struggles of dealing with disappointment from a Christian perspective. They address how modern Christians can feel anchored in biblical reality while facing societal and personal pressures. The conversation covers different sources of disappointment, such as unmet career expectations, family issues, and the loss of unborn children. Highlighting four main truths, they encourage listeners to trust God's wisdom and sovereignty, reminding them that there is no alternate version of reality, and God’s plans are always good, even if they don't align with personal expectations. The episode emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, confronting sin appropriately, and the necessity of repentance to process feelings of disappointment healthily.

01:36 Dealing with Disappointment in 2026

04:48 Personal Stories of Disappointment

05:34 Michael's Journey and Reflections

15:07 Wade's Life and Career Challenges

30:20 Four Truths for the Disappointed Christian

40:09 The Best of All Possible Worlds

42:43 Human Agency vs. Divine Plan

44:14 Finding Comfort in Suffering

46:51 Personal Disappointments and God's Plan

59:49 The Unpredictable Future

01:07:52 Dealing with Sin and Disappointment

01:15:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, Michael Clary and Wade Thomas discuss Wade’s five hopes for Christmas and New Year's 2026. The episode delves into the importance of reversing the declining birth rate, the need for noble heroes, a call for grassroots interrogation of Roman Catholic teachings, and the encouragement for Christians to read the Bible more. The discussion also touches upon the desire to end the Star Wars franchise. The hosts blend humor and serious conversation about the cultural and biblical values they hold dear.

00:26 Christmas Traditions and Personal Anecdotes

01:24 Wade's Christmas Hopes and New Year's Resolutions

03:35 Discussion on Birth Rate Decline

07:05 Cultural and Societal Implications of Population Trends

16:25 The Value of Children and Family in Modern Society

29:24 The Joy of Family and Parenting

30:45 Reflecting on Frazier and Parenthood

33:04 Noble Heroes for 2026

34:13 Critiquing Modern Role Models

36:11 A Call for Christian Heroes

41:06 Grassroots Interrogation of Catholic Teachings

47:47 The Importance of Reading the Bible

56:49 The End of the Star Wars Franchise

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In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas explore the eerie phenomenon of AI romances, where individuals form intimate relationships with AI chatbots, and discuss the cultural and spiritual implications. Through analysis of a New York Times article and biblical scripture, they highlight the fundamental differences between human beings and artificial intelligence. They emphasize the danger of personifying and deifying AI, pointing out how it leads to a dehumanized society and warn against the folly of treating AI as a replacement for human relationships. The episode underscores the critical need to maintain our humanity in the face of advancing technology.

00:32 AI Romances and Monstrosities

01:41 The Illusion of AI Companionship

04:00 Real Relationships vs. AI

06:10 The Dangers of AI Dependency

12:11 AI's Impact on Society and Human Psyche

15:23 The Ethical and Spiritual Implications of AI

20:20 AI in Popular Culture and Future Concerns

33:22 Reasserting Human Identity in the Age of AI

36:18 The Inescapable Nature of Religion in Society

36:49 The Unique Value of Human Life

39:08 AI and the Materialist Worldview

41:50 The Limitations of AI Compared to Human Thought

46:14 The Dangers of Worshiping AI

01:02:20 The Foolishness of Deifying Creations

01:14:57 Maintaining Humanity in the Age of AI

01:16:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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• New York Times Article: “They Fell in Love With A.I. Chatbots - and Found Something Real”

• Gaming AI by George Gilder

  
  

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In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas from Christ the King Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, discuss the increasing liberal tilt among young women, particularly on social issues. They explore the impact of higher education, white-collar work, and the lack of traditional feminine roles on this trend. The conversation is prompted by various sources, including an article by David Mitzenmacher and insights from Ryan Burge. The hosts examine the role of the church and Christian parents in disciplining young women, urging men to take more responsibility in their households and communities. While acknowledging the challenges, they remain hopeful that God's design for men and women will ultimately prevail.01:52 Topic Introduction: The Liberal Tilt of Young Women02:00 Article Discussion: Founders Ministries02:17 Radicalization of Young Women02:41 Statistical Analysis and Trends03:25 Ryan Burge's Insights04:12 Transgender Issue and Historical Context06:04 Election Results and Young Women's Voting Patterns10:43 Gallup Poll Analysis16:03 Conservative Men and Marriage Prospects21:44 Impact of Higher Education on Women's Values29:50 Unmarried and Childless Women: Societal Impact38:22 Biblical Perspective on Gender Roles46:15 The Role of Husbands in Theological Guidance46:33 Modern Assumptions and Women's Learning47:18 Paul's Perspective on Women's Learning48:06 Feminine Nature and Leadership50:17 Women in the Workplace51:53 Masculine and Feminine Roles in Society52:59 Impact of Feminine Influence in Corporate Settings54:54 Gender Dynamics in Law Enforcement58:32 The Reality of Physical Labor and Gender01:02:32 Technology's Role in Gender Dynamics01:03:54 The Influence of Higher Education on Gender and Politics01:06:35 The Importance of Masculine Virtue01:17:47 The Role of Government in Compassion and Care01:21:36 Self-Responsibility and Community Leadership01:23:41 Raising Godly Women and Men01:30:20 Hope for the Future

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Resources mentioned in this episode

• Fortune Magazine on women voters in 2025 elections

• Ryan Burge on Gen Z women

• Gallup on the liberal tilt of young women

• Forbes on more women in college than men

• Bureau of Labor Statistics 2001 data on gender differences among occupations

  
  

  
  

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