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Today... Gothix. I had in my mind that when I spoke to Gothix I would keep it about her journey from online gamer to social commentator but I could not resist asking her opinion on a few uncomfortable things. Gothix, being who she is, did not shy away from the controversy and what resulted was riveting and (as always) thought provoking. Here are some of the highlight.

And, oh, so much more. Listen to this now! 

Gothix is a professional content creator who started off as a live streamer on Twitch. Following her personal experience with cancel culture, Gothix moved to YouTube and is now creating think pieces for a wide range of topics such as freedom of speech, diversity of thought, and economic empowerment to name a few. She has been a full time content creator since 2018, and recently has started transitioning into social commentary, especially regarding politics. Her first video "Yeah...thats racist" was about racial slurs aimed towards black people who decided to vote Republican. A month later she made a video talking about why she left the Democrats and that she was identifying as apolitical. She has stated that it was one of the best decisions she ever made, and encourages other black people to leave the left as well.

Gothix hates identity politics, saying that it encourages people's victim complexes. She also encourages not following mainstream media and politics and instead using your own mind and common sense. She is against censorship from Big Tech companies. She is vehemently against cancel culture, saying that it's akin to Fascism. She believes that it is a form of "performative activism" alongside "woke representation."

Find her online

web: https://gothix.tv/

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Today, I had the absolute honor of speaking with Apostle Arnold M. Culbreath who has been serving in various Preaching, Teaching, Pastoral, Kingdom & Marketplace Leadership assignments for the past 36 years, and currently serves on the Pastoral Team at Peoples Church in Cincinnati, OH. We talked a lot what was happening in the black community but what resonated most with me was our discussion on abortion. Tune in for a very real conversation on black accountability and ways to trend towards a very positive future. 

And so much more! This is one podcast that you will want to pass on to your network; especially your Pastor. 

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ABOUT MY GUEST

Apostle Arnold M. Culbreath has been serving in various Preaching, Teaching, Pastoral, Kingdom & Marketplace Leadership assignments for the past 36 years, and currently serves on the Pastoral Team at Peoples Church in Cincinnati, OH. Arnold also serves as the National Director of Ministry Engagement with the Douglass Leadership Institute, a national education and public policy 501(c)(3) organization with representatives and groups across the U.S. He has been a trailblazer in the Pro-Life Movement locally, nationally and internationally, and is a co-founder of the National Black Pro-Life Coalition.  Arnold and Barbara have been happily married for 36 years, and have two amazing adult children, one beautiful daughter-in-love, two gorgeous granddaughters, and reside in Greater Cincinnati, OH.  

- Douglass Leadership Institute's Jeremiah 1:5 Project: https://www.dlinstitute.org/jeremiah/

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Oh boy, oh boy, ohhhh boy... Today I spoke with Radhia Gleis, author of "The Followers: “Holy Hell” and the Disciples of Narcissistic Leaders" and wow, our time together flew by. We began talking about her experience inside of a cult, the psychology of becoming a cult follower and how sex and religion are typically integrated. From there, we delved into the hyper-polarized world of politics today where she makes some interesting comparisons. While I think we were on opposite sides of the political spectrum, I found her quite fascinating and I think you will too. Tune in now for a very riveting account of a fascinating life. 

ABOUT MY GUEST

Radhia Gleis is a Certified Clinical Nutritionist, CCN, MEd. biochemical analyst, and educator for over 33 years. She has appeared as a featured guest on numerous radio and television shows including Fox News, Austin. She hosted The Health Revolution and Let’s Get Healthy on Talk 1370 AM, KLBJ, and The Wellness Connection podcast on Voice America. She was the host and executive producer of three YouTube series: Wake up America; How the Body Works; and The Natural Way. She was featured in the internationally viewed movie, Holy Hell, which was broadcast on CNN and named one of Sundance Film Festival’s and Netflix’s top ten documentaries.

Book: The Followers: “Holy Hell” and the Disciples of Narcissistic Leaders

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Today, I interviewed David Figueroa of Second Chance Renovations. I found his background inspirational and that's why I had him on the show. In addition to discussing his phenomenal work with returning citizens, we bounced ideas on how to improve our prison systems. His passion really shined then and I think society would greatly benefit from David Figueroa's insights. Tune in now to find out what I mean.  FYI, here is a quick rundown on all we discussed.

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David Figueroa grew up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park neighborhood, notorious for its violent street gangs in the ’80s and ’90s. Like other troubled kids seeking connections and a sense of belonging, Figueroa joined a street gang when he was about 11 years old. Figueroa’s path led him to prison twice for drugs, weapons and aggravated battery convictions. After being released the second time, while looking for work, Figueroa got help from a community-based organization that offered ex-offenders classes in life skills, including anger management and financial literacy. After a back injury, rather than face the prospect of looking for another job, he decided to create his own business and named it Second Chance Renovations. Pulling together his savings, Figueroa launched the home renovation company in 2014 and promised himself that he would employ others with criminal records, offering them opportunities he never had.

To connect with David online:

email: [email protected]

In my interview with Kendall Qualls, we discuss his non-profit organization - "Take Charge" and how it promotes personal accountability, family and community. We also get into the following fascinating topics that made time fly by. 

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ABOUT MY GUEST

Kendall Qualls is the President of TakeCharge. TakeCharge strives to unite Americans regardless of background toward a shared history and common set of beliefs. At TakeCharge, they celebrate the idea of the American dream and encourage people working to achieve it. Mr. Qualls leads an organization that inspires and educates black and other minority communities to take charge of their own lives and not to rely on government and politicians for redemption and prosperity. Mr. Qualls has a unique vantage point to convey that message and to plant the seeds of change desperately needed. During his childhood, Mr. Qualls lived with his divorced mother and siblings in public housing projects of Harlem, NY in the late 1960s. Before middle school, Mr. Qualls left NYC to live with his father who lived in a trailer park in Oklahoma. Neither of his parents finished high school. Despite the challenges and turmoil of his early life, Mr. Qualls worked full-time to pay for college, served as an officer in the U.S. Army, earned three graduate degrees  including an MBA from the University of Michigan. He worked his way up the ranks at several Fortune 100 healthcare companies before he became Global Vice President of an $850M business unit.

Mr. Qualls champions the principles of meritocracy and supports the notion that free enterprise, and the private sector are the fastest and most equitable way to lift people from poverty to prosperity including black Americans. Mr. Qualls has been married to his wife, Sheila for 35 years and they have five children together. He was a mentor at Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge. He serves on the Board for Lundstrum’s Performing Arts Center in North Minneapolis as well as Hope Farm School, a school for at-risk boys from Minneapolis.

TakeCharge MN - Take charge of your life, family, and community https://takechargemn.com/

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David Wiseman Ph.D., M.R.Pharm.S. and I had a FASCINATING talk about the healthcare industry and by the end of it, I was balled up in a fetal position and having trouble sleeping. And I am only slightly exaggerating. Here are only some of our talking points. 

And, so much more. This conversation could have gone on for hours! I hope to have him back on the show soon. Tune in now!

Dr. Wiseman is a PhD Research scientist with a background in pharmacy, pharmacology and experimental pathology. He was one of the top 66 research scientists at Johnson & Johnson where he headed up a research program overseeing preclinical and clinical research as well as submissions to FDA. Since 1996 he has run his own R&D consulting business, helping companies develop medical products. He is a journal peer reviewer. He has dropped everything to work on Covid contributing important work on HCQ and IVM.

Company website: http://synechion.com/index.html

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It is not often that I get to sit with a Conservative Icon so, I relish the time with Dr. Carol Swain as long as I possibly can. We discussed her faith and how it molded her into the woman she is today. Afterwards, we discussed critical race theory, Marxism and politics. These were only some of our talking points. 

And so much more! Do yourself a favor and tune into this podcast NOW! You will be blessed by it and inspired. 

ABOUT MY GUEST

Dr. Carol M. Swain is an award-winning political scientist, a former professor of political science and law professor at Vanderbilt University, and a lifetime member of the James Madison Society, an international community of scholars affiliated with the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Before joining Vanderbilt in 1999, Dr. Swain was a tenured associate professor of politics and public policy at Princeton University’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.

Dr. Swain is an author, speaker, and the host of the podcast Be The People. Passionate about empowering others to raise their voices in the public square, she is an author, public speaker, and political commentator.

Book: Black Eye for America https://buff.ly/3azOYfs

Follow Dr. Swain online:

Web: https://carolmswain.com/

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Autry Pruitt is on mission to make Black America Republicans again by convincing 15% of Black Democrats to vote Republican. How will he accomplish that? Tune in to hear his plan, along with other topics sure to make your jaw drop and eyebrows raise in disbelief.  WARNING: There are a few naughty words in this episode. 

Talking points: 

And so much more! Plus, shout-outs to Lebron James who missed a great opportunity to uplift the race and inspire us all. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Autry Pruitt is a conservative activist. In 2016, he served as a Trump campaign surrogate, and is an outspoken critic of President Obama and the Democratic Party. In 2018, Pruitt ran for Texas' 21st Congressional District seat, ultimately losing in the Republican primary. In 2019, Pruitt and Rush Limbaugh producer James Golden co-founded New Journey PAC, which aims to “make Black Americans Republican again.” The PAC’s goal is to move 15 percent of the black vote from Democrat to Republican in key battleground states. Pruitt is also the author of Planes, Steak & Water: Defending Donald J. Trump.

Follow him online:

Web: http://autrypruitt.com/

Today marks the return of one of my more controversial guests - IQ al Rassooli. In this episode we dive deeper into Islam and its compatibility with American culture. Among our many talking points were the following: 

And oh, so much more... 

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ABOUT MY GUEST IN HIS OWN WORDS

IQ al Rassooli is a pen name to protect myself from being murdered for revealing the truth about Islam (the Cult of Muhammad). I was born in Baghdad Iraq, My mother tongue is Arabic.  My parents sent me to Europe to study where I was able to access libraries and get informed. I was intrigued to find out if the Biblical names and verses in Muhammad's Quran, corresponded with those in the Bible. I was utterly shocked to find out, not only did they not correspond but they are totally wrong, misleading, and uninformative. This launched me on a 30 years of research during which I had to study and absorb not only Muhammad's Quran but also the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament. By the time I finished, I had absolutely no doubt - based entirely on the Islamic sources - that Muhammad was a charlatan and a pathological liar and most important of all, that his god Allah is most definitely NOT the same as the God of Abraham, Moses and Jesus, thus instantly discrediting Muhammad as an alleged prophet as well as the impossibility of a divinely revealed Quran.

Follow IQ online at:

Web: www.alrassooli.com

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