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Money, politics, and constitutional powers collide in this eye-opening conversation with South Carolina Senator Shane Martin about the recent controversy surrounding State Treasurer Curtis Loftis and a $1.8 billion accounting discrepancy.

Senator Martin provides a refreshingly straightforward explanation of what initially appeared to be missing funds but has since been revealed as an accounting error during the state's transition to a new financial system. "The money's not missing," Martin clarifies, likening the situation to writing a check and making a deposit without recording it properly. Two separate audits have confirmed no intentional wrongdoing occurred.

The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Martin delves into the rarely-used constitutional mechanism being employed to potentially remove an elected official from office. This process has only been attempted once before in South Carolina's 150-year history – also involving a state treasurer. Martin explains the required two-thirds majority vote, the right to defense, and the uncertain path forward as the House of Representatives decides whether to pursue the matter.

Beyond the procedural details, Martin offers thoughtful insights into the political dimensions driving the controversy. He suggests personality conflicts and policy disagreements may have fueled the push to remove Loftis, despite the absence of financial impropriety. The case raises profound questions about governmental accountability, the relationship between elected officials, and the balance of power in state government.

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The ancient pattern of temptation that led to humanity's fall continues to affect us today. Dr. Papa takes us deep into Genesis 3:6, revealing how Eve's three-part temptation—finding the forbidden fruit appealing to her body, emotions, and mind—perfectly parallels the "lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, and pride of life" described in 1 John 2:16.

When Jesus came as the Second Adam, He faced these identical temptations in the wilderness. While Eve questioned and ultimately rejected God's Word, Jesus defended Himself by quoting Scripture—a powerful model for our own spiritual battles. Dr. Papa shares a thought-provoking anecdote about a plantation worker named Moses who, given an easy job with just one restriction, couldn't resist looking inside a forbidden box. This humbling story reminds us that we're likely no better than Adam when facing temptation.

The consequences of Adam's sin are catastrophic—we inherit spiritual death, blindness, and bondage. Romans 5:12 tells us both sin and death entered the world through one man's disobedience. Yet there's hope! Through Christ, the Second Adam, we find the path to redemption. By recognizing our sin, repenting, and receiving Jesus as Savior, we experience the transformative power of His perfect obedience. As the Sunday school children affirm: "What can wash away my sin? Nothing but the blood of Jesus." Share this episode with someone struggling to understand how ancient spiritual truths still offer hope for today's challenges.

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Who really killed Jesus? When Mel Gibson famously answered "I killed Jesus," he sparked controversy, but pointed to a profound truth that transcends simple blame. The crucifixion wasn't merely a historical injustice but the centerpiece of God's redemptive plan.

Examining the biblical narrative reveals multiple players in this divine drama. The Jewish religious leaders conspired out of jealousy and fear of losing their position. Judas betrayed his teacher for thirty pieces of silver. Pilate, despite recognizing Jesus' innocence, ordered his execution for political expediency while Roman soldiers carried out the gruesome task. Yet none of these actors fully explains the mystery of Christ's death.

The most remarkable revelation is that Jesus voluntarily laid down his life. "No one takes it from me," he declared, "but I lay it down of my own accord." His death wasn't a tragedy or martyrdom but the fulfillment of his mission to "seek and save the lost." Our sin necessitated this sacrifice, but it was ultimately orchestrated by God the Father himself, who "so loved the world that he gave his only Son." The crucifixion, planned "before the creation of the world," demonstrates both God's justice and his extraordinary love.

This understanding transforms everything. The Romans, Jewish leaders, and Judas were merely instruments in God's sovereign plan. What appeared as history's greatest injustice became the means of our reconciliation with God. The pressing question isn't who killed Jesus, but how we'll respond to his sacrifice. Will we ignore it, or will it lead us to receive Christ as our Savior and Lord? As you contemplate the cross this Resurrection season, consider what your response will be to this ultimate demonstration of divine love.

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The seduction in Eden wasn't just about forbidden fruit—it was about our fundamental trust in God's character. Dr. Papa takes us deep into Genesis 3, reimagining the fateful conversation between Eve and the serpent with fresh insights that challenge our understanding of temptation's mechanics.

Through vivid storytelling, we witness Satan's calculated timing—arriving before Adam and Eve could potentially conceive children without sin natures—and his masterful manipulation as he interrupts an intimate moment between the first couple. The serpent's seemingly innocent question opens the door to humanity's greatest tragedy.

What exactly went wrong? Dr. Papa identifies Eve's critical mistakes with piercing clarity. First, she engaged with temptation rather than fleeing from it—a pattern we still repeat today. Second, she subtly altered God's word, adding restrictions He never imposed while diluting His generosity. These distortions made God seem harsh and withholding, exactly as Satan intended.

But Adam bears the greater responsibility. His sins of passivity and complicity—standing silently by as his wife was deceived, then willingly joining her transgression—spread death to all his descendants. Instead of exercising his God-given authority to protect Eden, he surrendered it without resistance.

The good news? Jesus Christ stands as the "second Adam," succeeding where the first failed. Where Adam was passive, Jesus actively laid down His life. Where Adam brought death, Jesus brings eternal life. This powerful contrast reminds us that while we inherit Adam's fallen nature, we can choose Christ's victory.

Ready to strengthen your resistance to temptation? Listen now and discover how maintaining unwavering faith in God's actual words—without addition or subtraction—becomes your shield against the enemy's ancient but unchanging tactics.

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Satan's origin story reveals fascinating insights about spiritual warfare that affects us daily. In this episode of Devotions with Dr. Papa, we explore Genesis 3:1 where the crafty serpent first appears in Eden's paradise, dramatically shifting the narrative from one of perfect harmony to dangerous deception.

Dr. Papa takes us through a comprehensive examination of when Lucifer was created, how the beautiful "day star" transformed into Satan through pride, and what motivated his rebellion against God. Drawing from passages in Isaiah, Ezekiel, Job, and Psalms, we discover that angels were present from the earliest days of creation, and Lucifer remained perfect until sometime after God declared everything "very good" on the seventh day.

What's particularly intriguing is the possibility that Satan's motivation went beyond mere power-seeking. Dr. Papa suggests that jealousy over humanity's unique privileges—being made in God's image and having reproductive abilities—may have fueled Lucifer's rebellion. This perspective adds a profound dimension to understanding why Satan targets humans with such intensity.

The serpent's timeless deception technique of questioning "Did God really say...?" remains his primary strategy today. Through a personal anecdote about a wise colleague who prayed daily against deception, Dr. Papa offers a practical three-part prayer we can incorporate into our spiritual disciplines: acknowledging our susceptibility to deception, recognizing Satan's expertise at deceiving, and asking for divine protection. This simple practice could transform our spiritual resilience in a world where deception comes not just from external sources, but from within our own hearts.

Ready to strengthen your defenses against the enemy's tactics? Listen, share, and join us again next week for more insights that bridge biblical wisdom with practical application.

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Feeling uneasy about who might be listening through your smartphone? You should be. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Robert Jackson sits down with tech security expert Sean Patrick Tarrio who reveals the shocking truth about our devices: they're listening even when turned off.

Sean blows the lid off the digital surveillance ecosystem that's harvesting your personal data around the clock. "These companies are siphoning all of our information and selling it to the highest bidder on a regular basis," he explains, backing his claims with documented evidence of tech giants selling user data to government agencies for hundreds of millions annually.

The Apple privacy myth gets thoroughly debunked as Sean demonstrates how their "trust us" approach contradicts their closed systems, app store control, and court cases. He challenges listeners to conduct a simple experiment: turn off your iPhone, talk about buying something unusual like gold or real estate, then watch as those exact product advertisements appear when you power back on.

Many resign themselves to digital monitoring with a defeated "they already have my data anyway" attitude. Sean brilliantly counters this by comparing it to a patient with diabetes refusing to change their diet because "I've eaten unhealthily my whole life." Just as changing health habits can improve your future wellness, reclaiming digital privacy protects your information going forward.

Whether you're tech-savvy or technophobic, Sean offers practical, incremental steps anyone can take toward digital freedom. He shares insights on secure messaging apps, explains AI as a powerful tool that can either protect or harm depending on who controls it, and emphasizes that simplifying your digital life might be the most effective privacy strategy of all.

Ready to take back control of your digital life? Visit mark37.com for resources, educational articles, and free consultations that can guide your journey toward genuine digital privacy. Because as Sean powerfully states, "Your privacy matters no matter what."

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What does it mean to be "naked and unashamed"? Dr. Robert Jackson takes us deep into Genesis 2:25, unpacking this deceptively simple verse to reveal profound truths about our human condition. Through personal stories about his son Thomas, who has Down Syndrome, Dr. Papa illustrates the difference between childlike innocence and the perfect sinlessness Adam and Eve experienced before the fall.

The devotion traces humanity's journey from innocence to shame, exploring why we instinctively hide our wrongdoing from others and even attempt to hide from God Himself. With characteristic warmth and biblical insight, Dr. Jackson reveals how Adam and Eve's immediate need for covering after sin entered the garden points to our universal struggle with guilt and shame.

Most powerfully, this devotion connects God's first act of mercy—making garments of skin to cover Adam and Eve—with Christ's ultimate sacrifice. That first animal death in the perfect garden wasn't accidental but divinely designed as the first step in "the trail of blood" leading to Calvary. Dr. Jackson helps us see the seamless redemptive narrative from Eden to the cross, where the Lamb of God provides the only covering that truly removes our sin and shame. If you've ever struggled with guilt or wondered about God's plan through human history, this devotion offers both comfort and clarity about the covering we all desperately need.

Love these devotions? Share them with friends who might need this message of hope and redemption. Visit jacksonfamilyministry.com for more resources and to learn about Dr. Jackson's books and speaking engagements.

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What happens when good intentions pave the road to censorship? Researcher Diane Peterson joins Dr. Robert Jackson to expose the hidden dangers lurking within South Carolina's pending hate crime legislation—Senate Bill 247, the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act.

From the outset, Peterson challenges assumptions about this seemingly noble bill. While named after a victim of the horrific 2015 Mother Emanuel Church shooting, Peterson reveals that federal hate crime laws already addressed that tragedy. So why the push for state legislation? The answer lies at the intersection of politics, globalism, and the gradual erosion of constitutional freedoms.

With remarkable clarity, Peterson breaks down the bill's language, explaining how its vague wording allowing prosecution for crimes motivated "in whole or in part" by bias creates dangerous subjectivity. When prosecutors must determine what someone was thinking during a crime, anything from social media posts to church attendance could become evidence of "hate"—setting the stage for self-censorship and government overreach.

Most startling is Peterson's revelation about who's driving this legislation. The South Carolina Chamber of Commerce, acting as the "spearhead" for international corporate interests, pushes these measures to align the state with European ESG standards. This isn't merely theoretical—Peterson documents how similar laws in Europe and Canada have already led to arrests for prayer and criminalization of religious speech.

Whether you're concerned about free speech, religious liberty, or the influence of foreign corporations on American governance, this conversation offers essential insights into how seemingly compassionate legislation can threaten foundational freedoms. Listen now and discover why standing against hate shouldn't mean surrendering constitutional rights.

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The sacred institution of marriage has weathered countless cultural storms throughout human history, yet its divine origins remain steadfast. Dr. Robert Jackson (Dr. Papa) takes us on a profound journey through Genesis 2:23-24, unveiling the moment Adam first beheld Eve—a creature finally suitable for him, made in God's image, with whom he could truly communicate and connect.

Drawing from 43 years as a physician, Dr. Papa shares remarkable observations about the human cost of deviating from God's marriage design. "Divorce, adultery and fornication brings heartache, division, anger, unforgiveness, broken families, financial loss," he notes, "and trust me when I say the children are the broken pieces." In contrast, those couples celebrating 40, 50, or more years together demonstrate the beautiful fruits of faithfulness—peace, stability, financial prosperity, and generations of thriving descendants.

Most powerfully, Dr. Papa reveals marriage's prophetic dimension as a divine foreshadowing of Christ's relationship with His church. This connection wasn't accidental but intentional—husbands loving sacrificially as Christ loved the church, wives reverencing their husbands as the church honors Christ. The podcast concludes with a heartfelt invitation to spiritual rebirth through Christ, whose blood alone can wash away sin and bring new life. Whether you're seeking to strengthen your marriage or your faith, this episode offers timeless wisdom from creation's blueprint. Have you considered how returning to God's original design might transform your relationships today?

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When the COVID pandemic swept across America, Attorney Lauren Martel found herself on the front lines of a different kind of battle – one for constitutional rights and medical freedom. From securing a patient's right to try ivermectin to challenging mask mandates that led to citizens being escorted out of businesses by police, Martel's legal expertise became a shield for those caught in the crossfire of evolving pandemic policies.

"What we really saw during those years is a flip-flop, in that people thought policy was law," explains Martel, revealing how administrative dictates superseded constitutional protections. As a self-described "Holy Spirit-filled attorney," she draws a powerful connection between divine law and American liberties, arguing that both were trampled during what she characterizes as "tyrannical years" of lockdowns and business closures.

The conversation takes listeners through multiple lawsuits Martel filed – from protecting workers seeking religious exemptions from vaccine mandates to defending individuals who couldn't physically exercise while masked. Her first-hand accounts provide a troubling window into how enforcement mechanisms evolved, including the repurposing of local "Livability Departments" into mask police and the public health theater that saw vaccines administered in abandoned car dealerships and fast food parking lots.

Most disturbing are Martel's allegations about hospital protocols during COVID. She and Dr. Jackson discuss how administrative decisions may have prioritized remdesivir and ventilators over potentially life-saving alternatives, with financial incentives potentially influencing treatment decisions. The Attorney doesn't mince words about accountability, citing South Carolina's reputation as "the most corrupt Republican state" while expressing hope that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s leadership might finally bring transparency to vaccine policies.

For those concerned about medical freedom, Martel offers practical advice and encouragement. "I have seen across the board, in schools and employment places, where people have stood up to it, that they have been successful." Ready to discover what rights you might not know you have? Listen now and arm yourself with knowledge that could protect your family's health freedoms.

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