In this powerful episode of Defining Truth, we break down the recent tragic shooting at a Catholic school by a trans-identified individual—and expose the deeper cultural and ideological forces at work.

We explore the rising violence within the trans community, the mental health crisis being manufactured and weaponized by the left, and how progressive ideology creates chaos only to blame Christians and conservatives when tragedy strikes.

You’ll hear a biblical worldview on:

The targeting of churches and Christians in America

How identity confusion is being affirmed instead of addressed

The moral collapse stemming from decades of relativism

The left’s effort to exploit tragedy to push anti-American control agendas

Why blaming guns instead of evil hearts is both foolish and dangerous

This is not just news. This is truth—unfiltered, unapologetic, and grounded in Scripture.

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In this episode of Defining Truth, we unpack two major stories shaking the nation:

President Trump’s new push to ban mail-in ballots ahead of 2024—what it means, who it affects, and why the Left is fighting so hard to keep them.

California’s controversial AB495—a bill that threatens parental rights under the guise of protecting minors, and why Republicans and human trafficking experts are raising red flags.

We go beyond the headlines to expose how radical leftist ideologies—including Marxism and anti-theism—have long sought to erode the parent-child bond in order to empower the state. Drawing from both biblical wisdom and American founding principles, we make the case for why Christians—and even non-believers—must stand for family, truth, and limited government.

🔹 Featuring historical insight on Alexandra Kollontai and socialist efforts to replace the family with the state.

🔹 Biblical foundations for parental authority and human dignity.

🔹 Why defending America’s Christian-Judaic roots is essential to preserving freedom—for everyone.

🕊️ A Christian worldview. A bold conservative voice. This is Defining Truth.

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This July 4th on Defining Truth, hosts Josiah O’Neil and Brandon Jones unpack America’s founding ideals and their gospel foundation. We dive into Jefferson’s Declaration, its Enlightenment and biblical roots, and how 1776 inspired revolutions from Paris to Latin America. Then we explore Scripture’s vision of true freedom—from God’s deliverance in Exodus to Jesus’s promise, “the truth will set you free.” Finally, we reflect on the unfinished work of abolishing slavery, winning women’s suffrage, and securing civil rights through a faith-driven lens. Join us to celebrate our national heritage and learn how to champion both political liberty and spiritual freedom in Christ.

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En el Episodio 56 de Defining Truth, recibimos como invitado especial al Pastor Fredy Morocho desde Cuenca, Ecuador. Acompáñanos mientras exploramos:

🌎 La Iglesia en la Sociedad y la Política: ¿Qué principios bíblicos guían el papel público de la iglesia?

✝️ Compromiso Fiel: ¿Cómo pueden los creyentes influir en las políticas con gracia y verdad?

🛂 Realidades de la Inmigración: Una perspectiva sensible y de terreno desde América Latina—lo que a menudo las iglesias occidentales pasan por alto.

El Pastor Fredy comparte sus aprendizajes de décadas de ministerio en Ecuador, donde la migración económica, las tensiones fronterizas y los cambios culturales exigen tanto compasión como convicción. Seas pastor, legislador o ciudadano preocupado, esta conversación te equipará para pensar bíblicamente sobre los temas más complejos de nuestro tiempo.

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In Episode 56 of Defining Truth, we welcome special guest Pastor Fredy Morocho from Cuenca, Ecuador. Join us as we explore:

🌎 The Church in Society & Politics: What biblical principles guide the church’s public role?

✝️ Faithful Engagement: How can believers influence policy with grace and truth?

🛂 Immigration Realities: A sensitive, on-the-ground perspective from Latin America—what Western churches often miss.

Pastor Fredy shares insights from decades of ministry in Ecuador—where economic migration, border tensions, and cultural shifts demand both compassion and conviction. Whether you’re a pastor, policymaker, or concerned citizen, this conversation will equip you to think biblically about the toughest issues of our day.

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📖 Full show notes & resources: [definingtruth.org/ep56]

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DOGE’s voter-fraud bombshell, an Iraqi national indicted under 18 U.S.C. § 611, hard-line SSN deactivations, CA’s trans-sports “next-qualifier” pilot & SB 94’s early parole push. We tie it all back to the core battle: secularism vs. biblical truth.

In Episode 54 of Defining Truth, we dive into Chapter 10 of my book Defining Truth: Articulating America’s Worldview, unpacking how secular humanism views “sacrifice” as a means of self-advantage, versus the biblical worldview, which calls us to sacrificial love for others and an eternal focus on God’s will.

🔍 In This Episode:

We define “sacrifice” through two lenses—why self-interest is the heart of humanist sacrifice, and why Christ-centered sacrifice is other-focused and rooted in eternity.

Hear direct quotes from Chapter 10 that illustrate how worldview shapes what we’re willing to endure.

Practical takeaways for living out a sacrificial faith in today’s culture wars.

📖 Key Quotes:

“Sacrifice can only be understood when viewed through the lens of one’s worldview…No one willingly dies for something they don’t believe.”

“Good is worth dying for if it furthers defeating evil and standing for truth.”

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How has your understanding of sacrifice changed when you view it through a biblical lens? Drop your thoughts below and let’s keep defining truth together.

In Episode 53 of the Defining Truth Podcast, Josiah O’Neil and Brandon Jones unpack the biggest headlines of the week and what they mean for America’s future.

🇺🇸 Trump’s new tariffs shake global trade—supporters say it's about protecting American jobs, but critics are crying inflation.

🎓 Campus protests intensify as Mahmoud Khalil, tied to anti-Israel activism, faces deportation—what this reveals about our universities.

🛰️ A Space Force commander is removed, sparking concerns of political purging in our military.

📉 And with consumer confidence dropping again, Americans are asking: who can we trust to lead us through this chaos?

Plus: a biblical perspective from Nehemiah 4:14 on how to stand firm and fight for the next generation.

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In Episode 52 of the Defining Truth Podcast, hosts Josiah O'Neil and Brandon Jones dive deep into the biggest headlines of the week—and expose a bombshell document leak from the group Friends of Democracy, revealing they paid protestors to disrupt conservative events and manipulate public perception.

We also unpack major developments across politics, culture, and national security:

🚨 The unveiling of the F-47 sixth-generation fighter jet

🚨 Rumors of Casey DeSantis running for Florida governor

🚨 CAIR sues Columbia University after a student tied to Hamas is arrested

🚨 Ken Paxton sues over CRT in schools

🚨 Elon Musk’s Pentagon meeting & conservative influence in tech

🚨 The rising role of intellectual strategists like Vince Haley

🔥 Plus, we ask the hard questions:

How did the Left dominate culture for 50 years?

Are conservatives finally ready to fight long-term?

Is paid protest the new political warfare?

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In Episode 51 of the Defining Truth Podcast, hosts Josiah O'Neil and Brandon Jones dive deep into Chris Hedges' latest article — a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist's dark warning about America's cultural collapse. We break down what he gets right, what he misses, and what the church's role must be in this battle for truth.

We also tackle the high-profile arrest and pending deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University student connected to pro-PLO protests. Is this about free speech, or national security? We cut through the noise to give you the truth.

🔥 In this episode:

✅ Chris Hedges' article — a sign of the times?

✅ Why Mahmoud Khalil's arrest is about law and security, not speech

✅ The role of CAIR and their terror ties — and why they're now turning on Columbia University

✅ How we fight back in a culture that’s lost its way

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