How are power-hungry politicians partnering with corporations and non-profits to censor speech indirectly? In this episode, I provide an example. 

In this episode, we talk about living with focus, intentionality, and self-control. Easier said than done! 

We also touch on the latest with states reopening, and a little about #Obamagate

Just a little update! 

• What's going on with The Petty Prophet and Joel's work at the Babylon Bee
• A little reflection on the fruits of the Spirit

Why is friendship important for us men? Why do we suck at it? 

• The value of friendship
• Some of the obstacles
• Some practical advice
• Manly banter
• Thinking outside ourselves

We've been treated to displays of crazy behavior lately, be it from unhinged stressed out people, political ideologues, or religious zealots. We may not always agree with these people, but one thing that drives me crazy is the smug dismissal of them. 

• Biden's expiration date written on his forehead
• Religious extremism
• Political extremism
• Extremism's place in our history, and in our future
• Be devoted to the truth, not cultural forces

Unprecedented! Uncertain! The Berry Brothers, (or at least Joel) are losing their minds. We've been quarantined too long. Join us for a meandering conversation with three brothers who've about had it! If you want a quality podcast episode, this isn't the one. If you want to laugh a little, join us. 

• Homeschooling
• Burnout
• The current dystopia
• Joe Biden the creep
• A vaccine
• The economy
• Out of touch celebrities
• Taco Bell
• Embarrassing Sam
• Zelda, BOTW
• German Doctors Posing Naked
• UFOs
• Our wives pet peeves

In this episode, I interview Joel and Troy who are the creators of my new favorite podcast: Revived Thoughts. 

Revived Thoughts is a weekly podcast that helps you discover history's greatest sermons.

"It wasn’t that long ago when people read sermons. Pastors and preachers would have their sermons written down and sent out for everyone to read. It was similar to how we read blogs today. But this all stopped when audio was invented.

After people started to listen to sermons on the radio, they stopped reading them. Sermons should be heard. The old sermons that were written down were forgotten. For over a hundred years countless great sermons haven’t been heard by anyone. And we limit ourselves by choosing only to listen to sermons from today.

This is all changing! Our goal is to bring these sermons back to life. Many great theologians were preachers, missionaries, and professors. We read their books today. But what did they tell their congregations? What was their week to week advice on how to live? The way to live out their theology is found in their sermons."   

Link to their site: https://revivedthoughts.com/
On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/revived-thoughts/id1461685901
Revived Thoughts Patreon to support financially and enjoy bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RevivedThoughts

Lightning round through current events with the Berry Brothers

• Is it ok to make fun of Brian Stelter crying himself to sleep? Are we losing the meaning of leadership or are we looking in the wrong places?
• What does Leadership look like during the COVID Pandemic 
• Would you have ever guessed that America would operate with a Federalist mindset in the midst of a global pandemic? 
• Is this the end of globalization and the rise of nationalistic ideals? 
• Is China the new USSR? Is a hot war with China on the horizon? As of this week, we are seeing multiple military demonstrations and threats, including, more frighteningly a war of disinformation being waged from China across the world. 
• How do you feel about DeBlasio using tried and true nazi Gestapo tactics of encouraging New Yorkers to report their neighbors.
• So… the latest is that poor white disgruntled men are the ones denying science and protesting government shutdowns. So… I’m confused. Are White men privileged elitist rich people? Or are they poor disgruntled trump deplorables? Please help, reality is broken. 
• On that note… Is protesting good or bad? Remember how honorable the disease-ridden occupy wall street protests were? I’m still confused. I thought “Speaking Truth to Power” is a good thing?
• Regarding this, Facebook has shut down anti-quarantine protests because of States Request. Thoughts? Reference is an article from Politico. 
• Youtube is banning anything they see as misinformation. What is the definition of YouTube’s misinformation? Quote: “Anything that would go against the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations would be a violation of our policy.” This is the same organization that propped up Chinese propaganda by downplaying the COVID-19 virus at the beginning. Is there a connection? 

In this episode, I talk about the hero's journey as applied to our current COVID-19 situation.  If we are in a dungeon, what treasures will you come out of this dungeon with? 

Intro- Uncontacted stone-age tribe in the Amazon starts a podcast

Here's what I think I'll be bringing back with me from this hero's journey through the Corona-Dungeon:

• A Treasure: My Family
• A Sword: God's Word
• A Shield: Preparedness for persecution
• An Elixer: Copious amounts of Chick-Fil-A sauce

Jay's show: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMSBDjp15Ak

Victoria's show: 
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe8hV218c7stEwb0YshVn5w

In an atmosphere of corrupt media and misinformation, conspiracy theories start to seem more believable. What are we to believe? In this episode we talk about:

• Crazy theories
• Believable theories
• Our favorite theories
• Why people are drawn to believing
• How does a Christian navigate this cloud of uncertainty?