Radical Optimism

This week we share our vaccine stories, a little vaccine history, and how to discern what is true out there in order to do your own risk analysis. We also hit reasons for Christians to consider getting the vaccine (or any medical intervention).

Sexual abuse scandals perpetrated by proclaimed ministers recently brought to light, polling about the decline of church membership in America, and Easter week have us reflecting on the centrality of Jesus' resurrection and the reasons to believe it actually happened.

Two mass shootings in one month have led the country yet again to a national discussion about what causes them and how to stop the atrocities. Rachel and Taylor wade into these difficult waters and talk about lament, gun control laws, the media’s coverage, and the Christian response.

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Stimulus checks arrived for many on Wednesday and the federal COVID Relief bill is out the door. Rachel and Taylor discuss the history of government spending during crisis, as well as the impact. They also ask the question: what does the Bible say about this?

Rachel & Taylor take on a hot topic: Cancel culture! This week it was about Dr. Seuss, but this issue is nothing new. They discuss what exactly happened with Dr. Seuss and how Christians should react when something is cancelled. They also take on the meaning of life and the problem of pain in their weekly “stinkers and thinkers” segment.

Rachel and Taylor discuss what’s in the Democrat’s COVID relief bill, how a bill becomes a law, and why Congress is so bad at working. And of course, their weekly stinkers and thinkers!

What does the Bible say about government and politics? Does what we do here on earth even matter?

Rachel and Taylor talk about the why it’s important to be engaged politically and how to think about political choices.

Rachel and Taylor spend each week discussing the intersection of politics, culture, religion, and media.