In today’s episode, Eric will sort through the constant tensions we are surrounded with as believers in a world that can be confusing. How do we handle those areas of life the Bible does not specifically speak to? How should we act? How should we respond? How do we walk with freedom in Christ and how do we under no circumstances add to the gospel? Whether you call it “not of this world”, gray areas, matters of conscience, etc; this podcast will provide some great topics to think about and how to clearly stay Gospel focused.

Charlie Kirk was assassinated on 9/10/25.  He was one of Eric's modern day heroes.  Eric briefly shares why the life of Charlie Kirk was inspiring to him and what we can learn about free speech in this brief episode. 

Episode Title: Righteous vs. Sinful Anger: Following Jesus’ Example
Episode Summary:
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of anger—a powerful emotion that can be a buried topic because we are told “don’t be angry ever!” The Bible teaches us that not all anger is sinful, but how do we tell the difference between sinful anger and righteous anger?
We’ll look at examples from Scripture, including the times when Jesus Himself became angry—such as when He cleared the temple courts and confronted the Pharisees’ hypocrisy. His anger wasn’t about wounded pride or selfish desires; it was about protecting God’s glory, defending others, and standing against injustice.
Together, we’ll explore:
🔥 What sinful anger looks like: rooted in selfishness, bitterness, or personal resentment
✨ What righteous anger looks like: moved by love, compassion, justice, and a desire for God’s truth to be honored.
🕊️ How to spot the difference in our daily lives and pause to ask: Is my anger about me—or about God’s purposes?
❤️ Practical steps to handle anger biblically—learning to slow down, pray, think about the log in your own eye, and channel emotions toward loving action, grief, and empathy instead of destruction.
The goal isn’t to suppress anger but to let it be transformed by the Holy Spirit, so even in our strongest emotions, we reflect Jesus—living as compassionate, loving people who stand for truth and justice without sinning.

Happy Fourth of July everyone!  Is July 4th really America’s birthday?   Eric gives a very brief, but helpful, look at this important day in American History! 

Eric has lots of questions, and he likes to ask them!  On this episode of "You can talk about that?", Eric sits down with a veteran foreign counter-intelligence officer and gets his perspective on the current conflicts in Ukraine/Russia, Iran/Israel, and China/Taiwan.  His decades of experience provide him with a unique perspective on these conflicts, helping us understand the path forward.  Along the way, Eric and Guest stray into the topics of  Christians in the World, the Constitution, and Economics.  Enjoy!

This powerful episode is a compelling look at what it means to serve with both a brave heart and a faithful spirit.

In this podcast, I sit down with my long-time friend and brother in Christ, Tim. He has been a 24-year firefighter whose courage on the frontlines is matched by an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. 

Listen as Tim shares his passion for becoming a firefighter, what led him there, his thought process, and how his faith is not left behind when he steps on the job. Find out more details of the challenges he faces, a typical day, and the life advice he shares.

Through stories, encounters, and situations, he imparts how his belief in Jesus Christ fuels his strength, guides his decisions, brings hope, and provides peace in the face of danger. Whether battling a blaze or comforting a family in crisis, his faith is the steady force behind every act of service. Tim is devoted to Christ, his “at-home” family, his firehouse family, and the community he serves here and abroad. 

Although we tease that Tim gets paid to sleep and work out, his job goes beyond the call of duty and into a life of obedience to serve God first. Listeners will be inspired by his humility, resilience, and the ways he lives out his calling, both as a protector of lives and a follower of Christ. Tim is truly a hero in every sense of the word.

According to dictionary.com, the definition of a real friend is:

a person known well to another and regarded with liking, affection, and loyalty; an intimate, an acquaintance or associate.

In this podcast, Eric reopens the topic of friendship and dives deep on what a biblical friendship is and what it is not. 

Eric does not consider himself an expert, a guru, a professional, a master, or scholar of all things friendship. Nor that he has all the answers on the topic, but a deep desire to explore the Word as he seeks to figure out what the Lord calls us to in this concept of friendship. He will explore friendship in four categories.

1. Friendly
2. Acquaintance
3. Friends
4. Biblical friendship

Enjoy listening as he defines those four categories and expresses the desire for us to live in a fallen world, weaving ourselves in and out of these different levels of friendship, however, considering it a treasure when you have true biblical friendship.

In honor of George Washington's Birthday on 2/22, Eric offers up this difficult discussion on George Washington. 

What to do with George Washington?  Our founding father, most likely a follower of Jesus Christ, owned slaves.  Do we cancel him?  Did he believe slavery was a good thing?  Did he have any tangible thoughts on freedom for slaves?  Did he even struggle with the slavery issue?

Come hear the brief discussion!

To see the Video Interview click here:

https://youtu.be/83zO9CSk5fg

A continuation of our wonderful discussion on Child Sponsorships.  

Watch Video of this interview on Youtube:

https://youtu.be/2cAgI9qsVe4

In this episode of You Can Talk About That?, Eric and his guests tackle the topic of child sponsorship. Both Moises and Christina have American and Dominican Republic perspectives. They have been on the giving and and receiving end of sponsorship and come with a perspective that will help bring clarity and understanding to this very sensitive and interesting topic.

Here is what you can expect in today’s episode:

• Child sponsorship… What is it? 
• Is it helpful or hurtful? 
• Is child sponsorship producing thriving children who become productive adults and members of society? Can they provide for themselves once they are no longer part of the sponsorship program they are involved with? Or does the poverty cycle start all over again because the children never learned the skills they needed to break free from being sponsored?
• Furthermore is the cycle of needing money from Americans being broken as the children grow? 
• It can be argued that the number of children being sponsored should decrease overtime, however, the sponsorship companies thrive on growing numbers. How does this impact the children that are in need as they grow and become adults?

You will find this episode filled with fascinating information, a fresh perspective, and a growing knowledge of the impact that Americans are having in this industry.