In this powerful Family Meeting, we dive deep into the critical conversation about Islam's compatibility with Christianity and American values. Joined by guest Laura Z. Powell, an expert with 15 years of experience ministering to Muslims worldwide, we explore the theological, cultural, and political differences that set Islam apart. From the origins of Islam with Muhammad to its modern implications in American society, we discuss why its worldview clashes with Christian beliefs and the principles of freedom in the U.S. Constitution. We also address concerns about political figures like Zoran Mamdani and initiatives like the East Plano Islamic Center, highlighting the strategic goals of Islam in Western societies, including the three stages of jihad and the doctrine of taqiyya.

Monique and Krista did a special edition of the Family Meeting today with our friends over at the Informed Takes podcast. They did a deep dive into the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. This included exploring the geopolitical, historical, and biblical dimensions of the crisis, including Iran’s proxy wars, nuclear ambitions, and the potential U.S. role in the conflict. From Israel’s strategic strikes to Iran’s retaliation, get informed on the real stakes, debunk misinformation, and hear candid discussions on U.S. foreign policy, regime change, and Christian perspectives.

Resources:

• For on-the-ground reporting about Israel and the Middle East, follow our friend Chuck Holton; https://www.youtube.com/@hotzonepodcast/streams

• Watch our previous discussion about the start of the war in Israel from October 2023; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JpA-nJQOtE

• Documentary on the history of Iran; https://www.youtube.com/live/FXlHxrBJoik

Join Monique for an engaging and thought-provoking Family Meeting as she addresses today’s pressing issues from a biblical perspective. First, she dives into the Tennessee Supreme Court’s landmark 6-3 victory upholding the ban on gender-affirming care for minors, exploring its implications for protecting children and setting legal precedents nationwide. Then, she also tackles the complex topic of immigration, misguided empathy, and the role of government in maintaining order and fairness.

Sources:

• https://adfmedia.org/case/united-states-america-v-skrmetti/

Join Monique and Krista for an eye-opening family meeting where we dive into the recent Los Angeles protests and riots. Are they really about ICE raids, or is there more to the story? They separate fact from fiction, addressing the role of rapid response groups and the funding behind the chaos, including groups like CHIRLA and the Party for Socialism and Liberation. We explore what Scripture says about justice, borders, and immigration for a Christian worldview.

Resources:

• 2 Presidents, 2 Approaches to Border & Immigration || 3/22/25 || #202; https://www.youtube.com/live/TGl-gzZWkOM

• "Wise Welcome" e-book by James Hoffmeier; https://americanevangelicals.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Wise-Welcome-Bible-Study-2020-J-Hoffmeier-4.0.pdf

• Follow citizen journalists like Andy Ngo and Data Republican on X for real-time updates

Join our weekly family meeting as we dive into current events from a Christian perspective. This week, we discuss the Seattle prayer event disrupted by Antifa, claims that the "Big, Beautiful Bill" threatens black people, and why biblical values matter in addressing poverty and government reliance.

Join us for a powerful Family Meeting as Monique dives into critical issues shaping our culture and faith! In this episode, she explores why social justice is not biblical justice, including our upcoming teen book group. She also discusses Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s controversial policies, from hiring practices to sanctuary city stances and abortion advocacy, and their implications for the black church. In the second half of the show, Monique shares about the historical influence of communism in churches, drawing from Manning Johnson’s Color, Communism, and Common Sense. Plus, we address a Colorado Christian camp’s fight against gender-inclusive policies. Download the Center for Biblical Unity app at centerforbiblicalunity.com and join the conversation on biblical justice, DEI, and cultural challenges. Like, share, and subscribe for more!

📌 Get more info on our summer book club

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SOURCES:

👉 https://www.foxnews.com/media/colorado-christian-summer-camp-sues-state-requiring-access-gender-identity-friendly-facilities

👉 https://www.youtube.com/live/jcD_HXIFQW4 (38:26-40:55)

👉 https://x.com/ChicagosMayor/status/1805400633857515645

👉 https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/after-prep-mayor-johnson-testify-capitol-hill-immigration/

👉 https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mayor/press_room/press_releases/2024/december/Transfemicide-Working-Group.html

👉 https://youtu.be/n2Z3y2H4CHI

What does the arrival of South African refugees in the US mean for Christians? In this Family Meeting, Monique and Kevin dive into the Trump administration’s decision to grant refugee status to 59 white Afrikaners while suspending other refugee programs. We explore the pros and cons of this policy, the land appropriation issues in South Africa, and the biblical question of partiality in justice. We also tackle "black fatigue"—the growing exhaustion with ratchet culture, violence, and racial grievance narratives in the black community. Have "ratchet" black Americans squandered the goodwill of their neighbors? How should Christians respond? Join us for this exciting discussion on race, culture, and justice.

📌 Timestamps

0:00 Intro

4:22 South African Refugees: What’s Happening?

10:49 NPR Report: Afrikaners Arrive in the US

15:20 Is This Partiality? A Biblical Question

23:15 Assimilation Concerns: Why South Africa?

46:07 Black Fatigue: Tired of Ratchet Culture

54:02 The Grievance Narrative: A Marxist Influence?

1:15:01 Ministry Updates

📌 Segment 1: Refugees from South Africa arrived in the U.S. this week

👉 "White South African Afrikaner refugees arrive in U.S. on a government-chartered plane" https://www.npr.org/2025/05/12/nx-s1-5395067/first-group-afrikaner-refugees-arrive

👉 U.S. government's definition of a "refugee" https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/R45020

👉 "U.S. Refugee Admissions Program suspended until further notice, Welcome Corps terminated" https://welcome.us/explainers/us-refugee-admissions-program-suspended-until-further-notice-welcome-corps-terminated

👉 "Beyond The Rhetoric of Trump, Musk, Politicians And The Uninformed: Unravelling The Complex Reality Of Farm Murders In South Africa" https://geoscope-sa.com/2025/02/25/beyond-the-rhetoric-of-trump-musk-politicians-and-the-uninformed-unravelling-the-complex-reality-of-farm-murders-in-south-africa/

👉 Grok conversation about race issues in South Africa https://x.com/i/grok?conversation=1922797392065380819

📌 Segment 2: Black fatigue

👉 Kevin Briggins' Facebook post https://www.facebook.com/kevin.briggins/posts/pfbid02Pt2YEgDWS896a9hYSPFGvn6Dbi2qUUUVx4bBS29KWiigKcGT5ZAjjuvqd7Jzb8R1l

👉 Kevin's appearance on the Dear Woke Christian podcast https://www.youtube.com/live/tIx93Vc5ves

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Monique did a public comment on Monday night at a local southern CA school board meeting. Tonight, she's doing a deep dive into the new "Ethnic Studies" curriculum that is now required for CA high school graduates. School boards may tell parents, "There is no Critical Race Theory in high school!" but they're lying.

Glendora Unified School District's Ethnic Studies "curriculum" (outline?) https://www.glendora.k12.ca.us/ourpages/auto/2022/1/16/50604601/AB101%20Ethnic%20Studies%20Course%20Overview.pdf?rnd=1739306742032

CA's Ethnic Studies Model Curriculum: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/cr/cf/documents/ethnicstudiescurriculum.pdf

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Someone made a video calling Monique out for defending white people. She has some thoughts. She also shares about a bill making its way through the Colorado legislature that would put parents in peril if they don't affirm their gender-confused children.