In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, we unpack a pivotal moment from The Joe Rogan Experience featuring Douglas Murray and Dave Smith, where the limits of authority, experience, and expertise collide. When Murray questions Smith’s qualifications to comment on the Israel conflict — famously asking, “Have you ever been there?” — it sparked a broader discussion on who gets to speak into complex global and moral issues.We explore how podcast platforms, once fringe, have become major cultural authorities — often more influential than legacy media or academic experts. What does this mean for the Church? For pastors? For how Christians weigh in on theology, politics, and culture?Together, we reflect on the role of wisdom, humility, and discernment in a post-trust, post-expert age — and why this matters more than ever for thoughtful believers.🔔 If this conversation is helpful, hit like, subscribe, and share to join us in reclaiming wise, faithful public thinking.

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