The Orthodoxy Podcast started in 2019. At the time it was hosted by myself (Andy Schmitt) and a pastor from High Point Church, Nic Gibson. About two years ago Nic and I parted ways. He was instant on creating an ecumenical partnership with a church in Madison, WI called End Time Ministries – a church run by a husband and wife who called themselves "pastors" and publicly supported abortion, transgenderism, and homosexuality. High Point Church and Nic Gibson saw no issue with this partnership. I did. We went our separate ways. I released a podcast on July 12th, 2024 called "Optiv Theology Podcast Is Changing..." in which I shared why Nic was no longer a part of the podcast and gave evidence as to why End Time Ministries and their "female pastor", Sheila Stubbs, were promoting unbiblical and plainly evil ideologies and policies. Nic and High Point Church responded by name calling and brushing off the evident I gave, and I never responded.

But over the years that I spent at High Point Church, there were many, many other issues taking place behind the scenes that led to the decision to ecumenically partner with a Christ-hating church and ultimately, to Nic and I severing our personal and professional relationship. This episode is multifaceted and brings forth names, emails, texts, and information regarding Nic Gibson's conduct as Senior Pastor at High Point Church and accusations that have been, repeatedly, made against him to his elder board that have never been taken seriously. The High Point Church elder board has been complicit in the cover up of serious accusations by lying to their congregants (on record – this will be in the podcast) about the spiritual health of their pastors, staff members, and elders. They have made threats that have not been followed through with and have bullied and manipulated women in their congregation and on their staff to shut them up and force them into silent submission.

For two years I have deliberated over releasing this information. But in the past week High Point Church decided to inaugurate a new elder on to their elder board. This new elder has made blatant heretical statements about homosexuality and God's willingness and ability to sanctify people who are "same-sex attracted". This decision by High Point Church was the final straw for me. Madison, WI is riddled with ungodly and heretical churches filled with blind adherents to liberal philosophy. The way this has perpetuated over the decades is through bullying, manipulation, lying, deception, and the unwillingness to tell the truth. So here it is.

Optiv Theology Podcast Is Changing...: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3rYceNEkaZ9tM89fGqu90q?si=00e0ce29a2a048ec

Monona Oaks Town Hall: https://open.spotify.com/episode/10e6FOUnmwS8pdXVVwg7RV?si=74f65a23b0df4b09

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In this episode I interviewed Dr. Jared Compton. Dr. Compton has been on Orthodoxy several times to talk about several different topics. In this interview, we talked about the Jews and their relationship with God. We discussed dispensational theology, Covenant theology, and replacement theology.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to read Part 1 of Dr. Compton's two part essay on Israels relationship with God and how Christians should view the Jews. His essay can be found at The Paradox Press I hope you enjoy!

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In this interview I talked with the Senator from Wisconsin, Ron Johnson. We discussed his bombshell report called, Unmasked: How Biden Health Officials Purposely Turned a Blind Eye Toward COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Signals. In this report, Senator Johnson and his team reveals that many people within the FDA and HHS, among other governmental organizations, knew that the COVID-19 vaccines were linked to strokes and even death as early as 2021. Senator Johnson's team found conclusive evidence that the United States Government, the majority of American media companies, and the monopolistic Pharmaceutical Companies worked together to suppress the truth about the Vaccines and, in turn, killed thousands of innocent American citizens.

For being one of the most significant reports in modern history, you would think that this story would be on the front page of every major news network and newspaper in America – you would be wrong. Senator Johnson sent his own Op-Ed regarding this report to The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and many other publications and, to nobodies surprise, he was turned down for publication. We think this had something to do with the fact that many, if not all, of these news companies are sponsored by Pfizer or Moderna and would rather keep in good standing with their financiers than tell the American people the truth about what happened during the COVID-19 Pandemic. We, at The Paradox Press, are not beholden to the Medical Mafia and for that reason, we have the ability to tell the truth. I hope you enjoy.

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In this interview I talked with world renowned cardiologist, Dr. Peter McCullough. Dr. McCullough has published on a range of topics in medicine with more than 1000 publications and over 685 citations in the National Library of Medicine. He has testified multiple times in the US Senate, US House of Representatives, Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, Arizona Senate and House of Representatives, Colorado General Assembly, New Hampshire Senate, Pennsylvania Senate, and South Carolina Senate concerning many aspects of the pandemic response.

In our conversation we talked about the Senate Investigation that found Federal Officials Buried COVID-19 Vaccine Stroke Risk. We also discussed the recent Senate hearings, led by Senator Ron Johnson, on the COVID vaccines causing cancer. I hope you enjoy!

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In this interview I talked with Dr. Keith Campbell. He is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia, author of several books, and has been a guest on both The Joe Rogan Experience and The Jordan Peterson Podcast. Dr. Campbell is also a nation leading expert in narcissism and has written extensively on the topic. We discussed his newest essay from The Paradox Press on Narcissism, Spirituality, and the Problem of Ego Inflation. We suggest that you read his essay before listening to this interview and resist the temptation to psycho-analyze everyone in your life after listening.

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In this interview I talked with Dr. Philip Bunn. He is a professor of political science at Covenant College and is an avid reader of great American novels. We talked about John Steinbeck's magnum opus, East of Eden. We discussed the biblical themes that are scattered throughout the story and way in which Steinbeck grasped and portrayed the old American spirit. I hope you enjoy!

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In this interview I talked with Dr. Xu Guoqi. Dr. Xu is professor of history and founding director of the Institute of Transnational History of China at the University of Hong Kong. He has written many books including Asian and the Great War, Chinese and Americans, Strangers on the Western Front, China and the Great War, and Olympic Dreams. We discussed his book, The Idea of China: A Contested History, and the history of the relationship between the United States and China going back to the Founding of America.

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In this episode I talked with Frannie Block. Frannie is a reporter at The Free Press and has recently reported on Chinese persecution of Christian pastors in her piece, China vs. God: Ezra Jin and Beijing’s War on Christianity. We talked about this report, why China has a history of religious suppression, how China has emerged as a global superpower, and what President Donald Trump has done to end persecution around the world (we also discussed other things). I hope you enjoy!

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In this episode I talked with Dr. Louis Markos from Houston Christian University. Dr. Markos is the author of many books including On the Shoulder of Hobbits: The Road to Virtue with Tolkien and Lewis, From Aristotle to Christ: How Aristotelian Thought Clarified the Christian Faith, and Restoring Beauty: The Good, the True, and the Beautiful in the Writings of C.S. Lewis.

In our conversation we discussed C.S. Lewis’s Ransom Trilogy. We talked about the medieval cosmology that must be understood before one reads the Ransom Trilogy, why Lewis thought language was central to human living, and the necessity of violence in the Christian faith. I hope you enjoy!

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In this episode I talked with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden about the Hantavirus. You may have heard of this if you’ve been reading the news lately. A group of people were on a cruise ship and began to spread the virus. For most Americans, this kind of news makes us feel uncomfortable because of what happened six years ago when COVID-19 started. In this interview we talked about what Hantavirus is, where it’s from, and if it will turn into another global pandemic. I hope you enjoy!

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