My latest episode is a reflection on the need for contemplation.

On This Episode:

BIBLE CONTROVERSY

I've heard from the Far Right and Left recently that the story of Jesus's interaction with the Syrophoenician Woman either shows Jesus is a sinner or that you should feel great about preferring your own ethnicity. Neither is true. I'll explain.

TRUMP VS. ZELENSKY VS. VANCE

That was a weird spectacle in the Oval Office. I'll share why I think all 3 men made mistakes and where the real situation stands.

MUCH MORE

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CONSPIRACY THEORIES & FAMILY DYNAMICS

This American Life ran a story this week about a family in disarray because the older father has gotten caught up in conspiracy theories, fueled by YouTube "prophets." There's a lot to learn.

Also this week:

-What we can learn from Germany's Election

-An important Proverb on taking correction

-Much More

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VANCE IN EUROPE

VP Vance gave a speech in Europe that wasn't well-received, but he was correct. Let me walk you through our historic relationship to Europe.

MUSK / ST. CLAIR

This should be more an outrage than it is. I'll explain why,

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IS YOUR PHONE LISTENING?

I've recently changed my answer to this question. I'll tell you why.

SOUTH CAROLINA EDGES CLOSER TO SCHOOL CHOICE

The SC Senate passed a bill to provide vouchers for parents to be in control fully of their kid's education. Let's push this to the finish line.

SIT-COMS

Art both reflects and shapes a culture. I want to share you with you what I recently noticed about how sitcoms trace and reflect our cultural history.

Short on time, and the episode title tells you all you need.

On this week's History Highlight, we discuss the post-Civil-War Amendments. After that, a rubric I've noticed in the Christian Life.

ON THIS EPISODE:

WORSHIP MUSIC

I noticed that repetitive worship music says very little while high-theology music repeats almost nothing. I think we're missing something there.

WAR ON POVERTY

We've spent $23 Trillion and 60 years fighting poverty in the US but have made only marginal gains. I have a theory on why that is.

HISTORY HIGHLIGHT: DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA BY ALEXIS DETOQUEVILLE

Much more

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MASCULINITY

There's an renewed discussion about the trafficker and p*rn*grapher Andrew Tate's place for people on the broad Right. My argument: he has no place. Reject him.

LA FIRES

Is there a judgment in these fires? What should we be learning or thinking about them spiritually? I have some suggestions.

COMMON SENSE

Let me give you a primer on one of history's most important pamphlets.

A LOT MORE

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HISTORY TO KNOW

The relationship between the US Federal Government and the States is complicated and long. I want to be sure you know about two inflection points: The Whiskey Rebellion and the Nullification Crisis.

OUR DEVICES

I have a lots of thoughts to throw at you regarding our relationships to our devices and technology.