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We're told in scripture to "pray for those in authority," but how many of us actually do that? Sometimes it feels like Congress is against us. How does prayer impact that point of conflict? We're talking about praying for Congress in this episode from our archives featuring the late Dr. Sterling Glover. All this and more - right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Faith in Culture

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Release Date: Wednesday, March 15, 2023

This week, the team sits down with Dr. Charles McGowen to discuss the new film Jesus Revolution and what it was like to live through the Jesus Movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Does the film accurately reflect the experiences of Dr. McGowen and the members of our panel who were actually there? How can people looking for Jesus today find Him in the same way folks did back then? We're talking about revival in barns, buses, and even an old blue Corvair - right here on The Public Square®.

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Topic: Faith in Culture

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Release Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

This week, the team takes a close look at the issues presented in our March Monthly Update. How accurately did C.S. Lewis predict the current state of our world in his books The Abolition of Man and That Hideous Strength? What are The Conditioners planning for the next American election cycle? We are discussing real stories of the establishment trying to silence those who dissent and their attempts to eliminate humanity as we know it through ballot issues affecting state constitutions. All this, and more - right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Deep Questions

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Release Date: Friday, March 3, 2023

This week, the team is catching up on interesting stories from state legislatures across the country. What happened to the Speaker of the House in Ohio? Are establishment Democrats and Republicans really playing on the same team for the benefit of special interests? We are discussing the power and corruption of political parties, how they are attempting to consolidate power, and how free agents can fight to get the power back - right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Politics

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Release Date: Friday, February 24, 2023

Our conversation from last week continues with David Zanotti and Michael Hill, longtime research partner and friend of the late David McCullough. Today our discussion shifts to more of Michael's works - in particular, his books on two very different historical figures. Join us as we talk about Elihu Washburne and Art Buchwald, the influence McCullough had on Hill's books, and more - right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

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Release Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The work of David McCullough sparked a revival of interest in the real stories of American History. Today, we go behind the scenes with Michael Hill, friend and research partner of David McCullough, to discuss the late historian's work and artistry. Hear firsthand what the process was like of working on historical projects with David McCullough, stories of the friendship between McCullough and Hill, and more - right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Rediscovering American History

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Release Date: Friday, February 17, 2023

Here is a clue: It is not Republicans or Democrats. This week we bring this debate to the ground. What happens if someone dares to try and run for public office? What is next on the pro-abortion agenda and how will that agenda impact elections this year and next? We gather looking for real answers to real questions. Please join in the conversation on The Public Square®.

Topic: Politics

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Release Date: Friday, February 10, 2023

We continue our discussion with special guest Dr. Bob Beltz, author of a revised edition of William Wilberforce's Real Christianity. Join us this week as our conversation turns to the world of film and Dr. Beltz's work on Amazing Grace, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Bible, and more - right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Books

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Release Date: Thursday, February 9, 2023

Recently, the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University published a study stating that American teens spend an average of 70 hours per week in front of a screen... not including school or TV time. Could that number possibly be right? What does this mean for the next generation? Join us as we speak with Joy Pullmann of The Federalist and discuss the implications of this study in this week's episode of The Public Square®.

Resources:

Review the BYU study here.

Read Joy Pullmann's article here.

Topic: Technology

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Release Date: Friday, February 3, 2023

We sit down with a special guest who wrote a book that was originally published in 1797. But we won't need a time machine - our guest is Dr. Bob Beltz, author of a revised edition of William Wilberforce's Real Christianity. Join us this week as we discuss the timeless truths from Wilberforce's book right here on The Public Square®.

Topic: Books

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Release Date: Thursday, February 2, 2023