Episode 14 – Ken Connor Interview – Part 2

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Script Notes: (dramatic opening music)(music under voice over)

The heavens proclaim the glory of God.

The skies display his craftsmanship.

Day after day they continue to speak;

night after night they make him known.

They speak without a sound or word;

their voice is never heard.

Yet their message has gone throughout the earth,

and their words to all the world.

The instructions of the LORD are perfect, reviving the soul.

The decrees of the LORD are trustworthy,

making wise the simple.

The commandments of the LORD are right,

bringing joy to the heart.

The commands of the LORD are clear,

giving insight for living.

The Book of Psalms, chapter 8, verses 1 through 4 and 7 and 8. New Living Translation

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

The Book of Romans, chapter 12, verses 1 and 2. New Living Translation

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VK: Hello! Welcome to another episode of Anchored by Truth brought to you by Crystal Sea Books. I’m Victoria K back in the studio today with Ken Connor, noted attorney, author, activist, and former Chairman of the Family Research Council and the Center for a Just Society. For those listeners who weren’t with us last time I think it’s helpful to know that Ken has practiced law for over 40 years and been at the forefront of some of the most important issues confronting our nation and culture throughout that time.

He’s a former president of Florida Right to Life and he spent some time on the campaign trail running for Governor of Florida in 1994. Because of his time as an advocate for integrity in the public square, Ken has unique insights on the challenges facing Christians in America in our day and time. Ken, Thanks for being here again today to share some of your unique insights.

Before we begin our interview though we’d like to take a few minutes to meditate on another of God’s most important attributes – His infinitude. God’s infinite nature tells us that no matter how great are the challenges that we face, that He will ultimately prevail – and as His servants we will be victorious with Him. To meditate on God’s infinitude, we’re going to do that by using a devotional extract from RD Fierro’s book on prayer entitled Purposeful Prayers. This happens to be day number 2 from the 30 day devotional study.

----------- Purposeful Prayers Devotion, Day Number 2, Infinitude

VK: Ken you’ve been at the forefront of many of the social and cultural issues confronting Christianity in America and I think it’s fair to say you’ve been in some pretty tough fights? Would you mind sharing a few of your thoughts about where we are today as a nation and as the church within the nation.

Question List:

1. You were the first person I remember talking about the dangers posed judicial activism. Do you still see that as a problem in America? Has it improved in the 30 years since you first began talking about it? Or gotten worse?

2. You were also one of the first people to talk about the fact that the life issues included more issues than just abortion. Could you expand a little bit on what you meant and where you see those issues standing today?

3. One of the reasons RD founded Crystal Sea Books was to be a part of reclaiming the arts and entertainment parts of culture for the cause of Christ. He admired the influence that great Christian fiction writers like CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien had on the broader culture through their brilliant fiction and allegory. What do you think about that as a vision? Do you share RD’s concerns?

4. What do you think are some of the most important discussions going on within the broader culture as they affect the church?

5. You were asked to represent Terry Schiavo. Tell us about that. What were the issues involved? What did you learn from that?

6. At one point you decided to run for the Governor of Florida. Tell us something about that. Why did you decide to run? How did the race affect your life and family? Would you recommend seeking public office to other Christians?

VK: Today for our closing prayer how about if we celebrate the majesty of the Holy Spirit of God who is the reason we have hope for this life and the next.

---- Prayer for the adoration of the Son, radio version.

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(Bible Quotes from the New International Version)

The Book of Psalms, chapter 8, verses 1 through 4 and 7 and 8. New Living Translation

The Book of Romans, chapter 12, verses 1 and 2. New Living Translation