Jesus, Politics, and Kingdom Culture

Devotional Day 1: A Kingdom Not Of This World

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 11/19/2025

In the wake of the government shutdown and the end of COVID-era aid, how much should we truly rely on Washington for our financial security?

Host Ben Lewis dives into a concept that seems to be disappearing from the national conversation: Self-Reliance. It’s time to talk about the harsh math of government dependency and the "Poverty Trap" that punishes hard work.

In this explosive episode, we examine:

• ⚠️ The Massive Disincentive to Work: How earning an extra dollar can cost you 80-90 cents in lost benefits, effectively acting as a prohibitive tax on your effort and trapping millions in a cycle of dependency.

• 💸 The Hidden Cost of "Free" Aid: Every dollar spent on unfunded assistance is a debt borrowed from your kids. We break down the crippling Debt Burden and how ballooning government spending stifles real economic growth and entrepreneurship.

• 🗽 Loss of Freedom & Dignity: Is a safety net worth the price of your personal autonomy? We discuss the bureaucracy, the forms, and the loss of the American Spirit that demands you justify every decision to the state.

• ✝️ Where is Your Provision? We challenge the modern reliance on handouts, "manifesting," and "good vibes," arguing for the timeless principle: Work like it depends on you, but pray like it depends on God.

This is a MUST-LISTEN for anyone questioning the direction of American economics, personal responsibility, and the true foundation of success.

Host: Ben Lewis

Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠428 Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Record Date: 11/18/2025

This is the story about the time that I thought that I found the love of my life due to some incredible coincidence, spoiler alert, she wasn't what I thought she was...

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 11/08/2025

In this episode we discuss M.A.I.D. or Medical Assistance In Death, a legal practice in Canada, making sure it doesn't make its way here, and the Christian response.

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 11/06/2025

Have you ever felt like you were a good parent only to be followed up immediately by the feeling of total failure, this happened to me on Day 1 of Youth Hunting Season this year, I set my kids up to succeed at hunting, only to possibly derail them socially.

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 11/03/2025

In this episode we discuss whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween, spoiler alert, I like candy! I will also include a clip from The Kirk Cameron Show where he discusses this topic, he's a very strong Christian and has a good handle on this topic, enjoy!

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 10/30/2025

This is a commentary on the disappearance of Amy Bradley off of a Royal Carribean cruise 27 years ago, we look into theories from the Netflix Docuseries and the new information in the Fox News article.

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 10/28/2025

Let's talk about the FBI's investigation into illegal betting operation and poker game scandal involving up to 12 different NBA connected people. This is a fun one to break down, if you see it differently than me, let me know.

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 10/24/2025

In this episode we talk about being a Christian and what our responsiblity is to non believers. This is a discussion based on the sermon Pastor Robert Madu preached at Social Dallas entitled Crashing Out, it's a powerful word, check it out.

Host: Ben Lewis

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Record Date: 10/21/2025

The drug crisis has escalated into an invasion, with over 100,000 Americans dying annually from an enemy called fentanyl. This isn't the old War on Drugs—this one's real.

Host: Ben Lewis

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Email: [email protected]

Record Date: 10/21/2025