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September 06, 2018 Ep. 10 - The Truth About God and Evil
Let's be honest, if you are looking for a reason not to believe in God, the world is more than willing to supply you with one - the existence of evil is just one of many. It also happens to be one of the more persuasive reasons. Atheists, agnostics, and non-Christians complain all the time about how “harsh” and “evil” the God of the Old Testament appears to be. And the ever-present question of how can a good God allow so much cruelty to exist is a legitimate question worthy of an answer.
My intent with this episode is to present you with information that I have come across over the years as I continued my truth quest in regards to the question of God and evil. At this point in my journey, I feel like I know about three-quarters of the story. There are still areas where I am not clear but, perhaps this episode will spark some discussion on the Truth Quest Facebook page and you can help fill me in on the rest of the story.
Show Notes:
If God, Why Evil – Norman Geisler
The Story of Reality, Gregory Koukl
The Proverbs Project, Shawn Brodof
Young Couple Trying to Prove Human Kindness Among Cyclists Killed by ISIS
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18 min
August 30, 2018Ep. 9 - The Truth About Healthcare in America
I have several healthcare-related episodes in the works including one on Obamacare, one on socialized medicine, and one on healthcare reform. In order to lay the groundwork for those future episodes, I thought it was important to discuss healthcare in America in general and dispel some myths or lies or propaganda (depending on your perspective). If you listen to the the mainstream media, liberal think tanks, or national Democrats, you are left believing that the American healthcare system is no better than some third world countries.
While the bashing of the American healthcare system has been relentless, is it the truth? Listen and find out!
Show Notes:
Cato - Why Healthcare Costs too Much
Ten Surprising Facts About American Healthcare
National Center for Policy Analysis
Mises - Lecture of American Healthcare
Pritical Thinking Healthcare Chapter Citations
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18 min
August 30, 2018 Ep. 9 - The Truth About Healthcare in America
I have several healthcare-related episodes in the works including one on Obamacare, one on socialized medicine, and one on healthcare reform. In order to lay the groundwork for those future episodes, I thought it was important to discuss healthcare in America in general and dispel some myths or lies or propaganda (depending on your perspective). If you listen to the the mainstream media, liberal think tanks, or national Democrats, you are left believing that the American healthcare system is no better than some third world countries.
While the bashing of the American healthcare system has been relentless, is it the truth? Listen and find out!
Show Notes:
Cato - Why Healthcare Costs too Much
Ten Surprising Facts About American Healthcare
National Center for Policy Analysis
Mises - Lecture of American Healthcare
Pritical Thinking Healthcare Chapter Citations
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18 min
August 23, 2018Ep. 8 - The Truth About Social Security
In my book, Pritical Thinking, I wrote that Social Security was doomed from the start.
It is nothing more than a government-sanctioned, intergenerational Ponzi Scheme!
It is unconstitutional and should be abolished.
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was not truthful with the American people when he was pushing the legislation that eventually passed.
Social Security will be insolvent by 2034.
There are other alternatives currently implemented by dozens of countries around the world. Why doesn't the United States adopt one of them?
Show Notes:
Daniel J. Mitchell
Good News From Washington - Social Security Only $42 Trillion in the Hole
The Global Private Social Security Revolution
Reforms to Sweden’s Retirement System and Lessons for the United States
How to save Social Security
The Ever-Expanding Fiscal Burden of Social Security
Chile’s successful privatized SS system
The Second Social Security Crisis
The Case for SS Personal Accounts
Social Insecurity
The Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget
Jacob Hornberger
Social Security is Socialism
The Socialism of Social Security
Mises.org
Social Security's Winners and Losers
Social Security's Black Hole Has Arrived
Social Security is a Terrible Investment
Social Security Cannot Survive in its Present Form
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17 min
August 23, 2018 Ep. 8 - The Truth About Social Security
In my book, Pritical Thinking, I wrote that Social Security was doomed from the start.
It is nothing more than a government-sanctioned, intergenerational Ponzi Scheme!
It is unconstitutional and should be abolished.
President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was not truthful with the American people when he was pushing the legislation that eventually passed.
Social Security will be insolvent by 2034.
There are other alternatives currently implemented by dozens of countries around the world. Why doesn't the United States adopt one of them?
Show Notes:
Daniel J. Mitchell
Good News From Washington - Social Security Only $42 Trillion in the Hole
The Global Private Social Security Revolution
Reforms to Sweden’s Retirement System and Lessons for the United States
How to save Social Security
The Ever-Expanding Fiscal Burden of Social Security
Chile’s successful privatized SS system
The Second Social Security Crisis
The Case for SS Personal Accounts
Social Insecurity
The Committee For A Responsible Federal Budget
Jacob Hornberger
Social Security is Socialism
The Socialism of Social Security
Mises.org
Social Security's Winners and Losers
Social Security's Black Hole Has Arrived
Social Security is a Terrible Investment
Social Security Cannot Survive in its Present Form
The Truth Quest Podcast Patron Page
Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page
Order a copy of Shawn's books - Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect.
The video of this episode is available on Thinkspot, YouTube, BitChute.com and Brighteon.com.
17 min
August 16, 2018Ep. 7 - The Truth About Climate Change - Part I
This episode will tackle the issue of climate change or global cooling or global warming (depending on what decade in which the issue is being pushed). Specifically we are going to review this topic from the perspective of the propaganda, lies, and deception that surround the topic.
The list is long but I tackle five instances:
The Hockey Stick Temperature Chart.
The claim that 97% of climate scientists are in agreement.
The University of East Anglia scandal.
Al Gore's movie, The Inconvenient Truth
The ridiculous claim that "the debate is settled" and "there is consensus".
The bottom line is, with such a prolific history of data manipulation, lies, and propaganda, why is there a lack of healthy skeptism around the claims made by climate change alarmist?
Show Notes:
Canadian statisticians, Steven McIntyre and Ross McKitrick (hockey stick)
PragerU - 97% Claim
Debunking the 97% Claim
FriendsofScience.com - 97% Claim
The Moral Case for Fossil Fuel - Alex Epstein
PragerU - Paris Climate Accord
Wall Street Journal - Climate Change Has Run Its Course
Pritical Thinking - Global Warming citations
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19 min
August 16, 2018 Ep. 7 - The Truth About Climate Change - Part I
This episode will tackle the issue of climate change or global cooling or global warming (depending on what decade in which the issue is being pushed). Specifically we are going to review this topic from the perspective of the propaganda, lies, and deception that surround the topic.
The list is long but I tackle five instances:
The Hockey Stick Temperature Chart.
The claim that 97% of climate scientists are in agreement.
The University of East Anglia scandal.
Al Gore's movie, The Inconvenient Truth
The ridiculous claim that "the debate is settled" and "there is consensus".
The bottom line is, with such a prolific history of data manipulation, lies, and propaganda, why is there a lack of healthy skeptism around the claims made by climate change alarmist?
Show Notes:
Canadian statisticians, Steven McIntyre and Ross McKitrick (hockey stick)
PragerU - 97% Claim
Debunking the 97% Claim
FriendsofScience.com - 97% Claim
The Moral Case for Fossil Fuel - Alex Epstein
PragerU - Paris Climate Accord
Wall Street Journal - Climate Change Has Run Its Course
Pritical Thinking - Global Warming citations
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Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page
Order a copy of Shawn's books - Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect.
The video of this episode is available on Thinkspot, YouTube and on BitChute.com.
19 min
August 09, 2018Ep. 6 - The Truth About Colin Kaepernick and the NFL National Anthem Protests
Today we are going to talk about former San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback, Colin Kaepernick’s 2017 national anthem protest.
I was prompted to record this episode after reading an article in my local sports section by Associated Press writer Paul Newberry as he used the opportunity of the opening of NFL training camps to complain about the fact that Colin Kaepernick is still unemployed. I love one-sided articles like this because it offers a great opportunity to point out both bias and common ground and, of course, providing ample opportunity to offer up counter-arguments.
Show Notes:
Fatal Force - Washington Post
Remember Kaepernick, Reid as training camps open
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13 min
August 09, 2018 Ep. 6 - The Truth About Colin Kaepernick and the NFL National Anthem Protests
Today we are going to talk about former San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback, Colin Kaepernick’s 2017 national anthem protest.
I was prompted to record this episode after reading an article in my local sports section by Associated Press writer Paul Newberry as he used the opportunity of the opening of NFL training camps to complain about the fact that Colin Kaepernick is still unemployed. I love one-sided articles like this because it offers a great opportunity to point out both bias and common ground and, of course, providing ample opportunity to offer up counter-arguments.
Show Notes:
Fatal Force - Washington Post
Remember Kaepernick, Reid as training camps open
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Join the conversation at The Truth Quest Facebook Fan Page
Order a copy of Shawn's books - Pritical Thinking, The Proverbs Project, The Termite Effect.
The video of this episode is available on Thinkspot, YouTube, BitChute.com and Brighteon.com.
13 min
August 02, 2018 Ep. 5 - The Truth About the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Today I am going to lay out facts about this historical event – the resurrection of a man known as Jesus of Nazareth. For those of you who are Christians, I believe this conversation will bolster your faith. After all, without the resurrection, Christianity is nothing; our faith is futile. 1 Corinthians 15:17
For those of you who are atheists, agnostics, undecided and anywhere in between, just consider this an ancient history lesson and simply ingest what I share. Perhaps it will change or tilt your heart in His direction.
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