Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Today, we discuss Pope Francis' recent comments about the fundamental goodness of human beings. The pope made the remarks in a "60 Minutes" interview with Norah O'Donnell and immediately sparked controversy online. We explain why he is wrong about this and explain the doctrine of total depravity. Plus, Harrison Butker's speech caused a stir over on "The View" when Sara Haines criticized the Catholic athlete for attending the Traditional Latin Mass, called Catholicism an "extreme religion," and suggested some people abuse Christianity by cherry-picking Bible verses. We take another look at Butker's speech and explain some of the parts we disagree with.

Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/

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Timecodes:

(00:35) Announcements

(04:28) Refresher on Harrison Butker speech

(05:35) The Pope interview

(11:14) My problem with his statements

(26:55) The View blasts Harrison Butker

(40:10) Harrison Butker's speech

(52:51) Backlash against Butker

(55:44) Christianity on American Idol

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Ep 1005 | The Mysterious Death of Mica Miller

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Today, we discuss the recent death of Mica Miller, wife of the pastor at Solid Rock Church in North Carolina, John Paul Miller. Mica passed away in April from a gunshot wound to the head. The couple had filed for divorce in October 2023, and Mica allegedly suffered from mental health issues and breakdowns. But there's more to the story, including a history of abuse that Mica's family claims led to Mica's demise. John Paul has said Mica died by suicide, but the medical examiner has not released a cause of death. So, what really happened to Mica Miller?

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Timecodes:

(01:16) Share the Arrows event

(02:46) Summary of story

(08:58) Backgound on JP

(15:28) Micah & JP history

(18:25) Claims against JP

(25:16) Mica’s death & funeral

(32:14) Timeline post-death & FBI investigations

(37:50) Final thoughts

(42:20) Foster parents in their 80s

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Ep 821 | Why Antidepressants Don't Fix Depression | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin

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Ep 822 | The Big Money Behind Big Medicine | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin

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Ep 857 | Is ADHD Real? | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part One)

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Ep 858 | The Disturbing Origins of Adderall | Guest: Dr. Roger McFillin (Part Two)

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Today, we’re talking about the sentencing of multiple pro-lifers who are now faced with years in prison for trying to block people from entering abortion clinics. We explain how hypocritical this is for the DOJ as well as why the pro-life movement needs to readjust its priorities. Then, Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker gave a commencement speech at a Catholic college that has stirred up quite a bit of controversy from those claiming he should be kicked off his team for his conservative Christian views. Then, Allie's dad, Ron Simmons, joins to share the latest on election polling, RFK Jr.’s abortion flip-flopping, and what’s going on with the supposed upcoming Biden-Trump debate. Also, Ron answers your questions on politics, family, and parenthood. 

Get your tickets for Share the Arrows: https://www.sharethearrows.com/

Get Ron's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Lessons-Little-Red-Wagon/dp/B0BK6XPXLK

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Timecodes:

(00:30) Share the Arrows event

(08:30) Pro-lifers indicted

(28:26) Harrison Butker's commencement speech

(34:34) Election updates

(42:00) RFK Jr. on abortion / economy

(1:00:30) Questions for Allie's dad

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Today, we sit down with author Christina Dent. Christina's nonprofit End It for Good advocates for the decriminalization of drugs and a shift away from a criminal-justice approach and toward a health-centered approach to address America's drug and overdose epidemic. But does decriminalization actually work? What would this look like in America? And where's the line between a compassionate, health-driven approach and complete lawlessness that creates unsafe cities?

You can get Christina's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Curious-Discovery-Unexpected-Solution-Addiction/dp/B0CMCDV8VP

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Timecodes:

(01:15) BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TONIGHT

(03:45) Christina’s entry into this conversation

(13:02) Accountability

(22:10) Consequences for drug use

(28:55) Drugs in prison

(34:26) Hard drugs vs. alcohol & smoking

(01:07:44) Oregon & San Francisco examples

(01:13:55) Drug charges

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Ep 561 | Free Crack Pipes & the Cruelty of Progressive Compassion

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Ep 938 | Border Standoff: Texas vs. Biden | Guest: Jason Buttrill

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Today, we discuss the evil practices of surrogacy and egg- and sperm-selling, as highlighted by a recent video of a same-sex male couple who adopted a newborn baby. How has the practice of surrogacy and tearing children away from their mothers become so commonplace in America? What are the impacts of motherless or fatherless homes? And what does this mean for Christians in the culture war?

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Timecodes:

(00:40) Intro

(04:40) Age delusion

(11:11) Surrogacy effects

(24:29) Washington Post

(38:08) Christians need to care about the culture war

(42:54) Stories of children of same-sex parents

(51:00) Statistical impacts of same-sex homes

(59:15) Positive trend away from divorce

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Ep 254 | Birth Control, IVF, & Surrogacy

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Ep 877 | Should Gay Couples Adopt? | Guest: Katy Faust (Part Two)

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Ep 554 | IVF, Embryo Adoption, & Surrogacy" Answering the Hard Questions | Guest: Jennifer Lahl

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Ep 919 | No Good Surrogacies: A Surrogacy Baby Speaks Out | Guest: Olivia Maurel

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Ep 1000 | 1,000th Episode Celebration!!!!

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Links

Washington Post | Opinion: Our daughter wanted a mommy, so she picked one of her dads"

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/05/11/daughter-gay-dad-mommy/

Them Before Us stats

https://thembeforeus.com/fast-facts/

Daily Citizen | Kids Need a Mom and a Dad – That’s What the Research Shows

https://dailycitizen.focusonthefamily.com/kids-need-a-mom-and-a-dad-thats-what-the-research-shows/

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Today, we sit down with bridal designer Dominique Galbraith, who made headlines in 2019 for refusing to design a wedding dress for a lesbian couple due to her Christian faith. We ask Dominique about the legal action taken since then, her testimony and Christian faith, and the backlash she has faced since taking a stand.

You can support Dominique's legal defense here: https://www.givesendgo.com/Domg1stAmendmentfight

Dominique's website: https://www.thebplife.net/

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Timecodes:

(01:28) Dominique's fashion beginnings

(04:00) Same-sex wedding request

(07:35) Dominique’s response

(11:34) Backlash & focus on race

(26:20) Christians pushing back against Dominique

(31:06) Legal action against Dominique

(41:02) Dominique’s testimony

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Today we take a break from the news cycle to celebrate 1,000 episodes of "Relatable"! We explain how Allie got started in media and eventually made her way to BlazeTV. Then, we play some voicemails from the audience to hear your thoughts on the show and how it may have changed your perspectives! We also meet the Relatable crew: Bri, Lily, Vince, and George, who produce, edit, and direct the show. We also play a game of "Would You Rather?" and take a look at some paleoart drawings of animals that may be further proof that no one knows what dinosaurs looked like.

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Timecodes:

(08:31) Meeting the team

(20:58) History of the show

(32:55) My journey of starting Relatable

(46:02) Voicemails

(1:00:17) Would You Rather?

(1:08:58) Dinosaur skepticism

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Ep 500 | 500th Episode! You're In For a Treat

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Ep 670 | The Dinosaur Myth, Airport Rules, & Mom Moments

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On this Wellness Wednesday, we're joined by Dr. Dale Johnson, executive director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and host of the "Truth & Love Podcast," to discuss biblical counseling vs. Christian counseling, differences between counseling men and women, and problems with current "therapy culture." How should people decide whether or not they need counseling? What should parents do about children who struggle with mental health issues? And what does it mean to be mentally and emotionally healthy?

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Timecodes:

(02:02) Biblical counseling vs. Christian counseling

(07:22) How to decide if you need counseling

(11:17) Differences between counseling men and women

(16:38) Problems with therapy culture

(22:45) Enneagram & personality tests

(28:33) Counseling about sin

(33:44) What does it mean to be mentally healthy?

(47:04) Social-emotional learning

(56:45) Dr. Johnson's definition of the Gospel 

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Ep 611 | How Woke Ideology Has Ruined Therapy | Guest: Dr. Sally Satel

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Ep 20 | The Myth of Self Love

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Today, we discuss the United Methodist Church's recent decision to allow the ordination of self-proclaimed homosexuals as well as same-sex "marriage." The United Methodist Church has struggled with this issue for the past few years and even strengthened its position on traditional marriage in 2019. So, what changed? Plus, the Met Gala was last night, and it featured some stunning and ... interesting fashion choices for us to review.

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Timecodes:

(02:16) 1000th episode news!

(08:16) United Methodist Church

(26:26) History of the UMC

(31:29) Compromising on LGBTQ issue

(41:39) Pushback

(52:20) Met Gala

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Relevant Episodes:

Ep 83 | United Methodist Church

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Ep 488 | Vaccine Mandates & Met Galas: Welcome to Our Brave New World | Guest: Justin Haskins

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Ep 429 | Speaking - & Living - the Truth in Love | Guest: Dr. Albert Mohler

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Ep 259 | Why Cultural Christians Are Going Extinct | Guest: Dr. Albert Mohler

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Today, we sit down with Trent Horn from Catholic Answers to discuss the House's recent bill aimed at preventing anti-Semitism and some of the biggest differences between Catholic and Protestant theology. Is it anti-Semitic to say that the Jews killed Jesus? Why do Catholics pray to Mary and the saints? Why don't Catholics believe in sola scriptura? And how do Catholics and Protestants differ in their beliefs about salvation?

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Timecodes:

(01:03) Trent’s story

(05:50) Catholicism & Protestantism differences

(13:58) Anti-Semitism Awareness Act

(31:44) Praying to Mary

(56:35) Sola Scriptura and the Gospel

(01:13:59) Salvation

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Relevant Episodes:

Debatable: Catholicism vs. Protestantism | Trent Horn & Dr. James White

(Use code 'ALLIE' for $20 off your subscription!)

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Ep 672 | Should Protestants and Catholics Get Married? | Q & A

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Ep 995 | Anti-Semitism Ramps Up on College Campuses

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