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A continuation of our wonderful discussion on Child Sponsorships.  

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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.

 Eric is joined by one of nieces and daughter to explore this hotly debated and controversial topic! :) They ate eight different chocolates to taste test which one is the best!  They give you their top three.
Go to our instagram page @youcantalkabouthat to see an image and packaging of all the chocolates. 
The chocolate flavors are listed below (not in order of preference):
1.  World's Finest Chocolates:  Dark Chocolate
2. World's Finest Chocolates:  W.F. Crisp
3.  Hu: Vanilla Crunch
4.  LIly's Crisp Rice
5.  Beyond Good: 92% Pure Dark
6.  Endangered Species:  Carmel and Sea Salt
7.  Tony's Chocolonely: Ben & Jerry's Chocolate LoveA-Fair
8.  Chocolate XOXO:  Ruby Chocolate

Enjoy!

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In this episode, Eric and his guest dive into the essentials of nonprofit organizations, clarifying what they are and how they function. They begin by explaining that a nonprofit is a type of organization that exists to serve a social, educational, charitable, or other community-driven purpose, rather than to generate profit for owners or shareholders.
Next, Eric & Andy explore many questions, "Can nonprofits be profitable?" “How transparent should non profits be?” “How involved should a tax payer be in NP financials?”
The episode also highlights the importance of checks and balances within nonprofit organizations. They discuss the significance/impact of nonprofit boards, regulatory oversight, and financial transparency; asking the questions about the accountability and integrity of the organization's mission. Are the NP’s goals and mission statement still intact with millions of dollars at stake?
They also touch on the original intent behind nonprofits, which was to address public needs and issues that aren’t adequately served by for-profit businesses or government entities. Lastly, they emphasize the mission of a nonprofit: to stay true to its core purpose of making a positive impact on the community and fulfilling its social, educational, or charitable goals. Is this happening?
Join Eric & Andy as they ask/answer/discuss challenging questions that probe on a much undiscussed topic.

Eric will give his opinion on which are the top 10 news stories of the year, and give a preview of the next 10 Episodes we can look forward to! 

Top Ten News Stories of 2024

1.  Donald Trump Election and he goes into disrupter mode
2.  Fall of Steve Lawson
3.  Worldwide Inflation-Economists 
4.  War, War everywhere:  Israel, Syria, Ukraine, Russia, Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, Sudan, Ethiopia
5.  Near Trump Assassination
6.  Dodgers win the World Series
7.  The Olympics
8.  The rebrand of this Podcast occurs from “I love/hate when you are right” to “You can talk obout that.”
9.  The small and unnoticed righteous acts throughout this year
10.  Nothing changed the fact that the Lord is still on his throne and guiding everything in this world.

Next Ten Episodes of YOU CAN TALK ABOUT THAT?

1.  Anger 
2.  Biblical Friendship
3.  Non-profits
4.  Child Sponsorship Programs 
5.  Legos and Creation
6.  Church Budgets
7.  Government and the Believer
8.  The Best Chocolate?
9.  Unity in Christ
10. Christian Firefighter 

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In part 2 of this important discussion, the host and guest dive deep into the complexities of pursuing a career in the entertainment industry. Though joys and perils exist, do not be afraid to see the beauty around you and applaud what a good God is doing. 
A strong encouragement is brought forth to stand out by using your gifts and talents. The conversation reflects on how seemingly insignificant moments can leave lasting impressions and make an unknown impact, shaping one's journey in unexpected ways. Amidst the struggle, the message is clear: though the world is broken and unjust, no matter the sector, (within Christian/faith based entertainment or out in the world) it is crucial to continue forging ahead with righteous anger, seeking to be a light in the darkness.

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In this podcast episode, the conversation centers around God as both the Creator and the ultimate Artist. The host and guest ask and answer questions emphasizing how God’s creativity is reflected in the beauty of the world, as well as in the unique ways humans create art. The discussion then turns to the role of entertainment in shaping and changing culture, with a particular focus on how movies, music, and media influence society's values and perspectives. The episode encourages believers to reflect on how they can engage with and step into the entertainment industry, not just as consumers, but as creators and influencers. Eric & Erik challenge Christians to bring faith, truth, and creativity into their work, viewing entertainment not only as a platform for cultural engagement, but also as an opportunity to reflect God's creativity in transformative and redemptive ways. And that’s just part one!

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On this Podcast Eric delves into the history of making Thanksgiving a National Holiday in America.  An early unofficial holiday rooted in a deep thankfulness to God, Abraham Lincoln makes it an official holiday during one of the greatest tragedies in American History:  Our Great Civil War.  Using 1 Peter 1 and Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation, Eric implores us to look to God during our difficult times and especially Praise and Thank Him this Thanksgiving Holiday!

Abraham Lincoln's Thanksgiving Proclamation

*Producer's Note:  Eric said that 600 men died during the Civil War.  What he meant to say was over 600,000 men died.

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In this episode, Eric interviews a former D1 football player on his experience playing the sport at an elite level as a Christian.  Some of the questions Eric asks are:
1.What position did you play?

2.What did you do to get to the point to play D1 football?

3.  What was your day like during the season and during the offseason?

4.What was the most difficult and rewarding part of playing D1 football?

5.How did you come to faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

6.  How was it being a Christian on a D1 football team?  Were the players open?  The coaches?

7.Did you grow as a believer playing football or were you stunted in the faith?

8.Any advice to aspiring players and families in pursuing a football career?

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In this episode, Eric interviews a former American Missionary to a developing country as well as a local to get their opinion on the helpfulness of American Missionaries in the developing world.  
Eric asks the following questions along with a host of many others:

1. (Local) What was your experience as a kid who missionaries visited?
2. (Both) What is the American mission landscape in your country today?
3. (Both)In your estimation, do these missions do more harm than good?  Why or why not?
4. (Both)We want people to come to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.  We want missionaries to be successful in the spread of the Gospel.  What are three pieces of advice you’d give missionaries, missions minded organizations and the church in relation to their missions?

For continued learning, listen to former missionary Paul Washer's thoughts on Missions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ_gUedNn4Y&t=145s