What is Turning Point USA? Molly Gaines from Secular Education Association gives Sarah all the details about this Christian National organization that is already in over 2,100 public high schools and colleges.

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Meet Pepper Snyder who is running for Indiana State House. Pepper grew up a Republican, switched to Libertarian, and has been a Democrat for the last few years. Hear about that fascinating evolution along with why Pepper wants to focus her race on affordability and making Hoosier lives better. Also...here in Indiana we have until February 6 to file to run for something. Message us at Project Next if you would like help getting started. Turning out the vote in this next election will be the thing that can turn this extreme state around.

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How do we call attention to the fact that Indiana holds several ICE detention centers across the state? One way is to hold prayer vigils led by religious leaders. Meet Pastor Chris Lantz who is leading one today. Why is NOW the time to come together and call this inhumane?

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Pastor Kent is in Minneapolis right now with a large group of clergy to help the people in this city. Rich and Sarah interview Kent about his week in this hurting city. Pr. Kent represents Union Church in Berea, KY. He represented the Kentucky Council of Churches in Minneapolis.See Pastor Kent's pictures, watch his videos, and learn about what it is actually like on the scene at these protests. Learn about the organizing taking place to protect these human beings from government sanctioned crimes. Also get easy ways you can help in this social justice fight. Love to everyone hurting right now.

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Dr. Tim Peck, Chad Snow, and Sarah Blessing go over the tragic events that are happening in Minneapolis. We look into how the right was shown this event versus the left, how our national government reacted, and how a mass movement of people are resisting. How can we come together after such horrific tragedies, fight against the misinformation, and share our humanity? Skip the first three minutes of this video to miss the audio issues.

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Today on Project Next, Sarah is talking with Coumba Kebe, a Democratic candidate running for the Indiana House of Representatives in District 29. With a background in public health and home-care operations, Coumba has built her career improving care systems and advocating for families across Indiana.

Motivated by her belief that leadership should be transparent and people-centered—not party-centered—she’s campaigning on expanding affordable healthcare, strengthening support for seniors, protecting public education, and making everyday life more affordable for Hoosiers. Coumba describes her campaign as one that puts people before politics and builds common ground across communities.

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Tim and Sarah discuss....

1. At this point who isn’t sick? Dr. Tim gives us tips during this flu season.

2. Why it may be better to run for something and not be hugely involved in your own county political party. But where do you get started?

3. The value of family and friends to achieve balance in this extra busy world.

4. Sarah’s thankfulness for consignment shopping...anyone else?

5. Tim’s son visits the dentist for the first time...and it’s adorable.

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Sarah interviews a Black woman pastor for her knowledge on DEI. The Reverend Barbara Berry-Bailey, is the Pastor of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Denver and the Rocky Mountain Synod Minister for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility.Sarah and Pastor Barbara really get into how we can best help those who benefit from more inclusion.

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Sarah talks to her favorite Republican, Christopher Maichin about America and President Trump. Christopher is in Portugal right now for school. He tells Sarah what his friends who live across the world think about Trump, America, ICE, and Venezuela. Sarah and Christopher both hope our future resides in electing officials on both sides who want unity. This division is hurting everyone.

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Tim interviews Sarah about the two main bullies that attack her because she shines a light on the shady things they do with their power. Sarah and Tim hope to show you how to deal with your own bullies in life because everyone has them.Top points: Keep the light on their bad behavior. They like to act like the victim. Remind everyone they are not. How are they hurting you and others? Just stick to the facts. Keep the spotlight on what they are doing. Also, find out who is running against Sarah for State House in her district. Wow, was that a surprise. Big hugs everyone. We know the news wants to divide us. But most of us want peace and good for us all.

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