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This summary was not written by AI, or maybe it was…Artificial intelligence has been sweeping the internet and technology communities in recent years. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Joe Suh, CEO and founder of Pastors.ai, and The Washington Stand’s Jared Bridges to discuss the church’s use of AI. Have you ever had a question you wanted to ask a pastor, but one wasn’t available? Enter Pastors.ai, a chatbot that can be trained to produce resources theologically aligned with the teachings of a specific church or pastor. Joseph, Joe, and Jared wrestle with the pros and cons of AI use in the church and how this development in technology could adversely affect churchgoers' human connection and intentional community.

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Can shekels become shackles if currency goes completely digital? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Kevin Freeman, author of Pirate Money, to discuss the current state of the American economy and the shift to popularize digital currencies. The American dollar is seen as the universal value, but the faith in that type of currency is dwindling. Because of this shift, there has been a rise and push for digital and cryptocurrencies. Kevin lays out the pros and cons if an economy and individual were to go completely digital, warns of the consequences of unbacked money, and dives deep into the problem with our economy and love for money. Wealth can be used for personal gain, but it can also be used as an opportunity to serve our heavenly master, to use it to further his kingdom and save souls.

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It has been almost two years since Russia launched a brutal invasion on its neighboring country of Ukraine. The question on everyone’s mind is: Will this conflict ever end? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Gennadiy Mokhnenko, a Christian pastor actively preaching in Russian-occupied Ukraine. He walks through what life is like for believers, what he thinks the way to peace is, and how the majority of Russians and Ukrainians feel about the invasion. Fear paralyzes people. He encourages all believers, no matter their circumstances, to continue to speak truth because if we stay silent today, our children and grandchildren will suffer the consequences. There is a cost to speaking the truth, but the cost of not speaking the truth is greater!

In this second installment, host Joseph Backholm welcomes back Nancy Pearcey, professor, and author of “The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes” to discuss further the current war on men and masculinity. Joseph and Nancy spend time debunking the many myths of evangelical relationships spread by the media and even religious circles at times. They discuss the shocking findings on which group of women reported the highest satisfaction in their marriage and the impact that nominal Christianity has had on the definition of masculinity. What does it mean to be a good man vs. a real man? And how does God’s cultural mandate affect how we define masculinity?

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There is a war on men that is affecting their development, behaviors, and priorities. They are being taught that their inherent nature does not fit within a biblical ethic. Nancy Pearcey, professor, and author of “The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes”, joins host Joseph Backholm to discuss the cultural shift in the definition of masculinity. Nancy and Joseph dive into when this shift happened, tracing it back to one main event in history: the Industrial Revolution. With men no longer working alongside their wives and children and instead competing with other men for work, a mindset shift happened that would eventually lead to the term “toxic masculinity”. Listen now to learn more about what influenced this change!

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Although the overturn of Roe v. Wade was a huge win for life, pro-life advocates are still hard at work to protect life and support women. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Alexandra DeSanctis, coauthor of “Tearing Us Apart: How Abortion Harms Everything and Solves Nothing” to discuss the current state of abortion in America. Taking a deeper dive into the systemic impact of abortion and its disproportionate effect on minority communities, Alexandra emphasizes the harm it has caused to unborn children, mothers, and equality.

Why is it that many congressional members take office being relatively poor and then slowly amass large sums of money over time? Joining host Joseph Backholm to discuss members and their personal stocks is FRC Action’s Matt Carpenter. Recently, two members of Congress proposed a policy amendment that would ban congress members from owning or trading individual stocks. Due to their influential and powerful positions, congressmen and women can be exposed to crucial information that would help them pad their own financial portfolios. Looking at Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and other financial disclosure forms Matt and Joseph ask the question - What are the motives for individuals pursuing congressional and senate seats? The public good or personal gain?

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Right before Christmas, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) quietly, but also publicly, vetoed H.B. 68, which would have protected minors from gender reassignment surgeries and bar men from competing in women’s sports. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by The Washington Stand’s Ben Johnson, a native of Ohio, to unpack the governor’s action to veto this bill. Known in the past for his tendency to support more liberal-leaning agendas, DeWine claims to be “protecting life” with his decision, but are there other factors impacting his actions? Currently, state officials are hard at work to overturn the veto.

With the start of the new year come new goals, dreams, and aspirations. New Year’s resolutions are created to help achieve those healthy habits or self-improvement goals, but as Christians how should we write and prioritize our New Year’s resolutions? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Stephen J. Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College to discuss the life and resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. In 1723, Edwards wrote 70 resolutions, all written to help him live a life honoring to the Lord. Listen now to learn how you can make the most out of your resolutions!

In a place built for growth and possibilities, an alarming number of universities are silencing or punishing students simply because they disagree with them. Alliance Defending Freedom's Tyson Langhofer, joins host Joseph Backholm in a discussion centered around higher education reform and the rampant violations of university students' First Amendment rights.  Tyson highlights a few of these scenarios and offers an analysis of the type of speech the First Amendment protects. Joseph and Tyson also wrestle with the question: Can higher education be reformed? If so, what does that look like?