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Whether you love, hate, or tolerate him – the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has left many Americans stunned and questioning how this will impact the upcoming election. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by FRC’s Senior Fellow Owen Strachan for a discussion on the biblical response to the almost fatal shot. If God wanted to end Donald Trump’s life, he would have – but why did he allow another to take the bullet? Joseph and Owen unpack their raw reactions to hearing the news, the difference between coincidence and God ordained, and God’s sovereignty ordaining evil for good. As Christians, we are not called to give up on the public square. May we trust our God is faithful and working on our behalf.

Life-threatening, deceitful, and traumatic, the abortion pill is ruining lives. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by pro-life speaker and author, Elizabeth Gillette, as she shares her story of being a victim of chemical abortion. Elizabeth shares how she was manipulated by people and organizations she thought she could trust, the lies Planned Parenthood showed and told her, and how the chemical abortion has and will continue to affect her, both emotionally and physically. Joseph and Elizabeth warn of the dangers of taking the pill, along with the terrifying reality of how easy it is to obtain, no matter age or gender. Listen now to better understand the dangers and impacts of chemical abortions!

There are very few activities more unifying than sports. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Patrick Gilliam, head coach of Wheaton College's women's soccer program, for a discussion about the genuine integration of faith and sport. Sports offer a unique training ground for the nurturing and cultivation of many beneficial life habits. Coach Gilliam shares his story of finding Christ through college athletics, how athletes can use their skills to glorify the Lord, and answers the question: Is it wrong for Christians to want to win? A team built around love, discipleship, and multiplication, is a team that glorifies God and lives out the two great commandments. Sports were intentionally designed by God, listen now to learn how they can bring God glory.

Understanding the perspectives of Gen Z is crucial to raising young disciples of Christ. Family Research Council interns Christian Pressler and Annabelle Pechmann join host Joseph Backholm to give their Gen Z perspective on topics ranging from social media to gym culture. The two weigh in on whether technology is helping or hurting their generation, why young girls are leaning towards the left and young men to the right, and the effects that pornography has had on their generation and relationships. The two share their own stories and struggles of being a Christian in Generation Z, along with how they have developed their own biblical worldview.

In the second part of our Independence Day series, host Joseph Backholm is joined again by Rick Green, the founder of Patriot Academy and former Texas State Representative. The two continue to unpack the current worldview of the United States, analyze government trends, and take a dive into who really is the threat to democracy. We are challenged to think like stewards of authority and remember that our rights come from God, not man.

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It is a privilege to be an American. To be a citizen given rights and freedoms that are protected by law. But what makes America so great? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by the founder of Patriot Academy and former Texas State Representative, Rick Green, for a constitutional coaching lesson. Joseph and Rick ask the question, “Is America worth saving?” – the short answer, is yes, absolutely. They dive into what makes America, America, if the Declaration and the Constitution are biblical, and how should Christians view the Constitution. Listen now to the first part of our Independence Day two-parter for a constitutionally-centered conversation!

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Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, to discuss a question that many Christians have wrestled with these past nine months: Should Christians support Israel? In his recent book “Should Christians Support Israel?”, Dr. Myers unpacks the history of God’s special relationship with the Jewish people and what it means today. Joseph and Jeff dive into what reconciliation means to the Jewish people, the definition of support of Israel, and what a Zionist is. Antisemitism is currently at an all-time high. Listen now to better understand Israel and the Jewish people from a biblical worldview.

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When did corporate companies turn into political allies? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Stephen Soukup, vice president and publisher of The Political Forum and author of “The Dictatorship of Woke Capital” to discuss corporate Pride. Stephen offers insight on what has influenced corporate companies to push the pride agenda. Is it financial, cultural pressure, or both? The two define and discuss the impact of the Corporate Quality Index Score, break down this shift in business, and how consumers can be effective in halting the political takeover happening in big corporations. Listen now to decide where you think politics and business intersect!

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People are starting to wake up in Prideland and realize it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Elizabeth Woning, co-founder and director of the CHANGED Movement, for a conversation surrounding the men and women who walk away from the LGBT community. Even though data shows that the gay community is growing, so is the number of people who are choosing to walk away and change the way that they live. Elizabeth shares how CHANGED got its start, why pride celebrations are more “muted” this year and the interesting relationship in the LGBT community between the LGB activists and the T activists. Listen now to better understand Pride!

Is there a conservative wave sweeping through Europe? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by The Washington Stand's, Sam McCarthy for an analysis of current events happening in Europe and why Americans should pay attention to our neighbors across the sea. While many things in Europe are different, Joseph and Sam dissect the similarities and patterns in government and public sentiment that can be seen in both continents and cultures. The two discuss the importance of local and national elections, immigration, and the definition of "euroscepticism".