• The guys warm up the show with Mike sharing his excitement over the New York Ranger's #1 draft slot, both Mike and Luke give their thoughts on the DNC from this past week, and the guys analyze their results from last week's poll question: "have you stopped watching any sports because of political reasons?" 
• WHATCHA' READING? Mike has started 'MERE CHRISTIANITY' by C.S. Lewis and Luke is still chipping away of Eric Metaxas' 'DIETRICH BONHOEFFER.'
• QUICK HITS.This week's quick hits include a poll of American's perception of Covid-19, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot bans protests near her home, NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio's wife spent $1.1 million tax dollars on personal staff, and CA is on the verge of increasing the already highest wealth tax in the country.
• THE TAKEAWAY. This episode's takeaway is about the controversial and mysterious QAnon following. Mike and Luke look into the following's legitimacy as well as one of it's more notable missions of exposing the underground pedophilia sex trafficking industry. The guys hit on Netflix's new documentary, 'CUTIES,' and outspoken actress Rose Mcgowan's tweets. 

Mike and Luke catch up with some personal stories of interactions and events from this past week. The guys respond to an email question from a listener asking about voting resources as well as personal resources the guys use and recommend for news and politics, which leads the guys to explain why they and other Christians should vote for Trump.

Mike begins the talk with a story about ESPN host, Sage Steele, not being accepted as part of the panel on a special about race relations and sports because she is not "black enough." Luke explains how this is an example of cultural Marxism. Luke summarizes and article by Timothy Keller titled, "A Biblical Critique of Secular Justice and Critical Theory," and stresses why every conservative Christian needs to understand words like "intersectionality" and "critical theory" in order to engage in meaningful dialogue. 

Other headlines include: a tweet by Teen Vogue that made news this week for its pro-communist idea about private property rights and land ownership, the Rock (Dwayne Johnson) is the new owner of the XFL and the potential future of American football, Social media "fact check" warning over post about celebrities and pedophilia. 

Luke eases us into the episode with some funny and frustrating stories from this past week as a father of four. Mike shares some insider knowledge on the challenges schools and colleges are facing in the upcoming school year. 

The guys discuss the viral and controversial "White Coat Doctors" internet video that is being censored and removed from social media. Mike and Luke share their concern of witnessing fellow citizens, especially Christians, in favor of shutting down free speech and silencing opposing and questionable views in the name of safety and security. 

The bulk of their talk this episode revolves around the lack of masculinity in both our culture and the Christian church. Inspired by the Orlando Magic's Jonathan Isaac's recent decision to be the only NBA player to stand during the national anthem, Mike and Luke talk about the unique design of both men and women and why now more than ever, Christian men need to start leading and taking a stand against our secular culture. 

Sports are back with the NBA restart and MLB opening day earlier this past week. Mike and Luke share their opinions on the MLB's handling of opening ceremonies and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Based on Luke's past week's reading in BONHOEFFER, the guys talk about the growing threat to religious freedom and discuss the role of the church in relating to the state. 

The guys end this episode briefly discussing the comparisons many on the left are making today between Trump and Hitler. The guys surprisingly agree that there is validity in the comparison, at least on the surface. 

Mike is back after a couple weeks of recovering from Covid-19. He shares his experience and defends his opinion regarding masks and the media hype surrounding the pandemic. The guys respond to a listener's question regarding Jesus' statement "render to Ceaser what is Ceaser's" in regards to episode 9 and Jesus and socialism.

In WHATCHA' READING?, Luke shares his takeaways from his past week's reading from Eric Metaxas' BONHOEFFER. Mike shares his thoughts from Barbara Vigue's, MOM, I HAVE CANCER as well as Richard Wurmbrand's TORTURED FOR CHRIST.

The guys begin the discussion on how sports, and entertainment as a whole, has lost its purpose of escapism and its transcendent power to unify its audience. Sharing their personal feelings, Mike and Luke explain why the NFL and NBA are making the wrong decision by getting involved in promoting political agendas.

Luke shares his thoughts on the impact Black Lives Matter may have on the upcoming election. Does Trump's surprisingly high approval rating amongst the black community have something to do with the protests?

Lastly, the guys shine light on the best selling book that is finding its home in classrooms and corporate HR departments across the country, WHITE FRAGILITY, by Robin Diangelo. Mike and Luke discuss how the book's good intentions are actually more harmful than good. 

With Mike feeling under the weather, Luke's wife, Whitney, steps up to co-host this special episode. In WHATCHA' READING?, Whitney shares her thoughts on THE NIGHTINGALE, by Kristin Hannah. Luke reviews his past week's reading of Eric Metaxas' BONHOEFFER.

Keeping with the special format, Luke and Whitney take a break from the headlines and current events to offer insight on the common phrase, "follow your heart." Are our emotions and desires really the best way to be making decisions? How does this relate to a Christian who is trying to walk in their calling?

Mike and Luke start the show with WHATCHA' READING?. Mike shares his takeaways from Mark Batterson's faith building book, CHASE THE LION. Luke summarizes the final two chapters from Eric Metaxas', 7 MEN,  on Pope John Paul II and Chuck Colson.

The guys talk about and recommend some of Dr. Voddie Bauchum's lectures and sermons from YouTube on ETHNIC GNOSTICSM and CULTURAL MARXISM for anyone wanting to get a better understanding on America's racism conversation. 

Luke answers Mike's question from the previous episode regarding chronological snobbery and what the future will look back on in our generation in moral disgust. The answer results in a discussion on how the conversation of abortion in America is changing for the better.

Twitter drops the ball again and gets the guys signing up on the alternative platform, Parler, and contributing to the growing movement for a 'Twexit.'

The final conversation is on this past week's Supreme Court ruling including the LGBTQ community in the 1964 Civil Rights Act and the 2 major problems and dangers of this ruling, especially for Christians, churches, and other religious institutions. 

They guys take a "wing it" approach with no headlines or outline, providing a more conversational style to the episode. With no sports on the horizon, Mike talks about pro-athlete's contracts and asks how they'll be paid with no revenue being made. Luke shares his theory on why Hollywood celebrities are all progressives.

Trump's declaration of school choice as "the civil rights issue of our time" gets the guys talking about their experience in private school compared to public school. Luke defends the conservative christian worldview against the secular progressive worldview as the one more tested and tried.

With the cries for removing statues and mounuments growing louder, the guys discus the slippery slope and hypocrisy of "cancel culture."

In WHATCHA' READING?, Mike shares his takeaways from TORTURED FOR CHRIST, by Richard Wurmbrand and Luke summarizes his reading from 7 MEN, by Eric Metaxas. 
 

In Whatcha Reading? Luke shares his big take aways from 7 Men, by Eric Metaxas, and what he gleaned from the lives of George Washington and William Wilberforce. Mike recaps his week's reading of When a Nation Forgets God, by Erwin Lutzer. He shares how easy it was for "good" people to go with the flow and slowly allow Nazi Germany to do what they did, and draws similar comparisons to today. 

Mike leads the discussion this week talking about spiritual warfare and how this is the real battle Christians must be fighting in America. Mike and Luke don't just address the obvious divide over racism and blacks lives matter, but the deeper divide going on inside the church and Christians of America.