The Clayton Tyner Podcast

This week:
 -We get honest about the United States military readiness. Morale is low, recruitment is low, and possibly MOST indicative of the problem - our strategic petroleum reserve is DRASTICALLY low! With two major wars now getting the United State’s attention, it’s high time we diagnose our issues internally!
 -Speaking of threats to humanity, a trend has emerged where elite billionaires feel comfortable publicly talking about the need for human DEPOPULATION. Is population growth a threat to humanity and how do we think about God’s view on this situation? 
 -Michael Gungor was a worship leader turned christian music star turned church planter. Then, he abandoned his faith and became an atheist for a time. The latest is that Gungor is some kind of Progressive Spiritualist. Last week he went viral with some of his thoughts on faith and the church. We will break those down and see if they hold up under scrutiny!

All that AND ONE look at the spiritual transformation of famous Tattoo Artist Kat Von D! Having spent her adult life dabbling in the occult, she has now converted to Christianity and was even publicly baptized! What was it that opened her eyes to the truth and what does this teach us about the spiritual battle that we are all a part of?!

let’s find out on Episode 35 of the CTP! 

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This week:
 -We take a look at the breakout of war in Israel. Terrorist group Hamas attacked in shocking fashion and now Israel is replying with force. This ancient feud is deeper than most of can comprehend! To add to the complexity, many Christians see this as a sign of the end times fast approaching… How do we wade through all this confusion to make sense of our response?
 -In economic news, Klaus Schwab, leader of the World Economic Forum has said that by 2030 some major cities in the US will have NO MORE PRIVATE Car ownership. The WEF boasts of a future where people will OWN NOTHING and BE HAPPY.” We will look at why, even if they could pull this off, it would go against our created nature. 
 -On the theological front, pastor John Piper created an accidental firestorm when he complained about people drinking coffee during church. This controversy now called #Coffeegate is, on the surface, as silly as it sounds; however, it also points to an extremely broken view of the church itself!

All that AND ONE look at the Taylor SWIFT effect that has taken over the National Football League. Pop Star Taylor Swift is dating NFL Star Travis Kielce and their new love has taken over the world. What lesson might we be missing in all of this if we were willing to dig a little deeper? 

let’s find out on Episode 34 of the CTP! 

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This week:
-Comedian Louis CK made waves in a newly resurfaced clip where he suggested a novel immigration policy on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Louis has decided that mass immigration making America less prosperous and more dangerous is actually a good thing! America is spoiled and shouldn’t stand out from other countries in terms of prosperity and affluence. Is he right? Is it unfair for America to be so wealthy and safe? 
-Speaking of American’s - a new poll shows many American adults cannot name a single branch of government. Increasingly, we are a population that complains about our country while having no actual knowledge of how it functions. Why does this issue keep getting worse and what does it mean for the future of America? 
-Meanwhile, one of our branches of government has UPDATED, or downgraded depending on who you ask, their dress code. No longer are Senators expected to dress to impress. Does this matter? Are suits and ties a stodgy relic of the past? How do we think about dress-codes and other traditions? 


All that AND ONE last segment looking at the allegations against comedian/podcaster Russel Brand. Serious misconduct has been alleged in the British media and, consequently, Brand has been culturally cancelled in some big ways! I went to Brand’s own writings on the subject of his past indiscretions to look for clues on how he might think about this and was very interested by what I found! 

We will discuss all that and more on Episode 33 of the CTP! 

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This week:
 -We investigate the not-so-new trend of MANIFESTING. TikTok influencers have resurrected a trend rooted in  things like the Law of Attraction, some forms of astrology, and -of course- the best selling book THE SECRET. Some say that putting your desires out into the universe makes your dreams come true. Others are let down by the new-age religious system… How do we think about this resurgent trend? 
 -Meanwhile, on the political front, an Impeachment inquiry has been opened by house republicans against President Joe Biden. The reason for the inquiry is Joe’s involvement in Hunter’s business dealings and the potential for corrupt influence peddling. Are we now living in a world where the majority of president’s will get impeached? Is this healthy for the country and how should we handle this news? 
 -Staying on the political front… Colorado Congresswoman Lauren Boebert caused controversy when her and her boyfriend were escorted out of Beetlejuice at a Denver Theater for a whole host of reasons. Allegedly, the conservative Boebert was vaping, lying about the vaping, talking loudly, being inappropriate with her boyfriend and taking flash photography. Once escorted out, reports say she flipped off security guards and threatened to “call the mayor.”…. Boebert has risen to political fame because of her conservative values and stances to protect children and uphold family values. How is this not a giant contradiction towards what she stands for? 


All that AND ONE last segment looking at the newest Miley Cyrus song called “Used to Be Young.” Has Miley turned over a new leaf in her life? Is she maturing out of her party girl phase? How do we think about past seasons of our life that we just aren’t too proud of? 

Let’s find out on Episode 32 of the CTP! 

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This week:
 -NY Mayor Eric Adams went viral complaining that the crisis on the US southern border could result in the total destruction of New York City. For years, Adams and others have had a MUCH different tune about the border and the policies they assumed should work. Now that the issue actually has hit home, have they changed their minds? How do we think through this extremely complex and emotion-laden issue? 
 -Continuing the theme of action and consequence - We look at the crazy spectacle of 70,000 people who got trapped at Burning man with dwindling water and food but no short supply of drugs and sexual encounters! Some saw this as an unfortunate weather event While others believed this was a judgment from God on an event steeped in Hedonism… Who is right and what does it mean for our view of the DIVINE? 
 -Speaking of Divine Judgment - there may be no greater example in scripture than God demolishing the twin cities of Sodom and Gomorrah. Most secular thinkers and historians have assumed that this, along with most of scripture, is simple ancient Mesopotamian myth. However, in the last 50 years archeological discoveries continue to bolster the claims that the Old Testament is, in fact, a historical record. That withstanding, SURELY S&G is a fairly-tale, right?! WELL, a blockbuster discovery may just prove that assumption wrong! 


All that AND ONE look at the Texas law seeking to protect minors from viewing pornography. The law was stuck down by a US District judge after a lawsuit was brought claiming it violated the constitutionally protected right of “Free Speech.” Which begs the question - does hardcore pornography meet the standards necessary to be covered as free-speech? While many act like the law is unclear and subjective, I’ll make the case - it’s actually quite clear, we just don’t want to see it!

All of that on Episode 31 of the CTP! 

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This week:
- We look at the fallout from Donald Trump’s latest indictment. While the former President getting indicted has become standard practice, this newest lawsuit forced him to take an actual MugSHOT. Trump posed with an intense glare and is already leveraging the photo for his campaign. Did forcing him to take this picture HELP Trump or HURT him?
- Meanwhile, in Chicago, car thefts are up 234% in the last two years! Mayor Brandon Johnson is taking a… um UNIQUE approach to solving this issue - He is suing carmakers KIA and HYUNDAI for making their vehicles TOO easy to steal! What does this odd strategy say about the state of law and order in Chicago?
- The first round of Republican Debates took place and, although Trump was not present - it was clear he has forever altered the tone and tenor of political debates from here on out. Who were the winners and losers from this first sparring session and, more importantly - are the debates ACTUALLY useful in helping the American people decide who should be their candidate of choice?


All that AND ONE look at new Covid Restrictions sneaking back into Society! LionsGate Studios and Morris Brown College have already started Mask mandates and rumors abound about other organizations getting ready to implement them as well! Are we headed back to another round of Masking, lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing? And if so, will the American people comply?

Lets talk about it on Episode 30 of the CTP! 

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This week:
-We look at the controversy out of Chino Hills School District where the new “Parental Notification” Policy has sparked a massive debate. According to the new policy, parents MUST be notified if students begin identifying as the opposite sex, using different names or pronouns, or using bathrooms or locker rooms of the opposite gender… The issue is so potent that even the Attorney General of California is investigating and may press charges against the school! 
What does this say about how society views the role of parents and educators in raising children?
- Unknown Musical Artist Oliver Anthony became an overnight sensation when his song, “Rich Men North of Richmond” went massively viral. The song is a stinging, and very direct critique of the government that millions of people feel they can relate to. Others have critiqued the song as unkind, hypocritical, and even racist somehow?… Why has this song touched such a nerve and who is the real Oliver Anthony? 
- Throughout the devastating Maui wildfires that have claimed over a hundred lives, the response from Joe Biden has been SHARPLY criticized. From taking multiple vacations as the fires raged, to answering “no comment” when asked his thoughts on the tragedy… Now, Biden has made it to the island and may have come under his sharpest criticism yet - exposing a pattern in his leadership that I think needs to be examined - a habit we could all learn from!

All that AND ONE look at the drama surrounding the real-life NFL player from the hit movie, “The Blind Side.” Michael Oher, now retired from the NFL, says he just learned THIS YEAR that the family who took him in never Legally Adopted him and that they have profited off of his story without him ever receiving compensation for it! The Tuohy family (made famous by Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw), dispute all of his claims and say they are bringing receipts to prove their innocence…. Who is the villain in this story? And what can we learn about how easy it is to drive a wedge through a fairy-tale story? 

Lets find out together on Episode 29 of the CTP! 

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This week:
- We listen to the heartbreaking testimonies of the Gold Star families who lost loved-ones in the botched pullout from Afghanistan two years ago. Why do these families believe they are being lied to and why won’t our leaders take any responsibility? 
- R&B Singer NEYO went on a rollercoaster of statements, then apologies, then Unapologizing and somewhat apologizing for apologizing in the first place. All of this after stirring the waters with some non-PC beliefs about children and gender-transitioning… How should we think about this social media Saga? 
- Famous Atheist Sam Harris had another unhinged clip go viral, adding to a trend of wild hot-takes, this one about Vaccine hesitancy. Why does Harris continue to double down on theses ideas that are so roundly mocked and obviously incoherent? 

All that AND ONE more segment covering the recent trend of pop artists embracing overt Satanic Imagery. Rapper Doja Cat is the latest Celebrity to go all-in on the Luciferian Motif in her song “Paint The Town Red.” WHY are artists glorifying satan in their work? What does this mean for our culture more broadly? AND, What MASSIVE misunderstanding does this expose in how we think about the devil? 

Lets find out together on Episode 27 of the CTP! 

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This week:
-We look at some dangerous new TikTok trends that are both promoting, and possibly causing, young people to slip further into depression.
-We go through the allegations made against LIZZO. She is accused of harassment, false-imprisonment, creating a toxic work environment, and even FAT-Shaming her backup dancers. 
-The US Women’s soccer team were defeated in an upset when the infamous Megan Rapinoe missed an open shot on goal. Many American’s are celebrating over the loss, feeling justified in Rapinoe’s untimely demise. Other’s are cautioning that we should not gloat over a loss by our own country. How should we think about this?

All that AND ONE in-depth look at LeBron James’ “I PROMISE SCHOOL” in Akron Ohio. While the media have put out a steady stream of content glowing up the innovative school, behind the scenes the students are falling further and further behind academically. Is the school a massive failure? Can this be corrected? 

Lets find out together on Episode 27 of the CTP! 

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This week:
-We review the riveting tale of Congressman Greg Casar’s hunger strike. Sure, the law he was protesting doesn’t actually exist, and his hunger strike was roughly equivalent to skipping lunch for the day… But the tale is harrowing none the less!
-Speaking of politician’s causing a stir - Republican Representative Nancy Mace caused controversy by opening a prayer breakfast admitting that she turned down her fiancé’s romantic advances that morning. Not only was it PAINFULLY awkward… it also communicates something quite serious about the current culture of Christianity! 
-Country Star Miranda Lambert stopped her Vegas concert to chastise some front-row selfie-takers in attendance. She said it “pissed her off” that the women weren’t paying attention to the music. Many have come to the defense of the concert-goers while others stand with Miranda - who’s right, who’s wrong - and maybe a better question WHO CARES? 

All that AND ONE look at the controversy surrounding Florida’s new curriculum for African American studies. Is this the most racist curriculum in the country? Is Ron DeSantis trying to promote slavery as something that was good for those enslaved? ORRR Is this all being taken out of context and used for political means? 

Lets find out together on Episode 26 of the CTP! 

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