Episodes

  • Douglas Eagle & Dr. Darryll Jones

    Douglas Eagle & Dr. Darryll Jones
    Nov 24 2025
    This week we bring you powerful messages from the 2025 CURE National Clergy Summit. First, Douglas Eagle, former SWAT officer turned registered investment advisor and founder of Eagle Wealth Management Group, shares his calling to "shepherd the shepherds." He passionately explains the little-known 403(b)(9) church retirement plan that allows pastors to contribute pre-tax, grow tax-deferred, and withdraw funds tax-free as housing allowance in retirement — a game-changing tool most advisors don't even know exists, designed to protect pastors and their families from financial hardship. Then, Dr. Darryll Jones, president of the Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation and veteran pastor of 35 years, delivers a stirring call to action on Christ-centered K-12 education. With homeschooling up 51% and public-school failures exposed, he urges clergy to lead the charge in starting Christian schools and learning centers, highlighting the Foundation's free training, resources, and proven "School Box" platform that has already launched hundreds of new schools nationwide. Two bold voices equipping pastors to protect their finances and the next generation — only on CURE America!
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    45 mins
  • The Honorable Janice Rogers Brown

    The Honorable Janice Rogers Brown
    Nov 18 2025
    Today we bring you a show taped live at the CURE 2025 National Clergy Summit in Washington, D.C., at the iconic Willard Hotel—where history meets destiny just two blocks from the White House. The voice you're about to hear belongs to the Honorable Janice Rogers Brown, a judicial titan who rose from segregated Alabama to the California Supreme Court and then to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, confirmed in a 56–43 Senate showdown that still echoes in conservative lore. She retired in 2017 as one of the sharpest originalist minds of her era, a Bradley Prize laureate, and the author of the explosive 2024 essay *"Bread and Stones,"* which declares the Supreme Court's 1873 *Slaughter-House* decision turned the 14th Amendment's promise of liberty into a stone of oppression for Black Americans and every citizen since. But forget the résumé—this is no dusty lecture. Judge Brown steps to the Willard podium and delivers a sermon that feels like a lightning strike. She opens with a kindergarten story about a boy who draws God in ten minutes, then pivots to a chilling diagnosis: America has fallen from "city on a hill" to a meteorite streaking into the abyss, its light fading in a culture drunk on power and contemptuous of the Creator who once defined our equality. She quotes Ken Burns calling the American Founding the second greatest event in human history, then sharpens the blade: it only matters because the Founders tethered equality to God, not human whim. Calvin Coolidge's 1926 warning rings through her words—"If all men are created equal, that is final"—and anyone who denies it is marching backward into tyranny. She resurrectes the "black regiment" of colonial preachers whose pulpits birthed the Revolution, then warns today's clergy: you are the last line before Canadian-style arrests for preaching biblical sexuality. California already fines citizens $250,000 for refusing to call a man "she," and the First Amendment's right to silence is dead under SOGI laws. Congress flipped from defending marriage in 1996 to codifying *Obergefell* in 2022, proving we are not the people who sustained liberty for 250 years. On campuses, students chant "Don't tell me facts!" and declare objective truth a Euro-West weapon to silence the oppressed—Isaiah's lament that "truth has fallen in the streets" has never felt more urgent. Yet rebellion, she insists, isn't ignorance; it's defiance. We know right from wrong because it's written on our hearts. The rainbow flag isn't about tolerance—it's about forcing celebration to quiet guilty consciences. She closes with Martin Luther King's dream, updated for our moment: dissatisfied until no one shouts white power, black power, or trans power, but God's power and human power. "We've messed this up so badly no human can fix it," she says, voice steady with hope, "but that ain't all we got." If you're a pastor, parent, or patriot who still believes America's founding was a spiritual revolution worth fighting for, this is your battle cry. Judge Brown doesn't just diagnose the darkness—she hands you the torch. Sit down, press play, and bring the salt. The culture's tomatoes are already flying.
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    1 hr
  • One-on-One Interview with Star Parker at the 2025 CURE Clergy Summit

    One-on-One Interview with Star Parker at the 2025 CURE Clergy Summit
    Nov 10 2025
    Join us for a special episode of CURE America, where host Pastor Donald T. Eason sits down with Star Parker, the founder of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE). This conversation was recorded live at the 2025 CURE Clergy Policy Summit, held in Washington, DC at the iconic Willard Hotel. Star, who has authored four books drawing from her own journey out of welfare, shares insights from her 30 years building an organization dedicated to helping others achieve independence and dignity. This episode offers a unique look at the transition of leadership at CURE, captured amid a gathering of over 400 pastors focused on faith-driven solutions for urban communities. The discussion begins with the hand-off, as Star explains to Donald that after three decades of leading, it's time for a new chapter—one she believes requires strong pastoral guidance from men in the community. She emphasizes why the next steps in addressing inner-city challenges must come from pastors rather than politicians, and why she chose this moment to step aside while remaining involved. From there, Star addresses why she views Social Security as a modern-day barrier to wealth-building, particularly for black families. She argues that allowing individuals to invest the 12.4% deducted from their paychecks could close the wealth gap in a single generation, highlighting how the current system prevents families from passing on inheritances. The pair also explores the drawbacks of minimum-wage laws through a biblical lens, noting with a mix of humor and seriousness how such policies might have disrupted the story of Ruth and Boaz—potentially altering the lineage leading to King David and Jesus. They tie this to broader lessons from Scripture about opportunity and hard work. Star shares a recurring prophecy she's heard from several sources: that the next Great Awakening in America will emerge through the Black church. She sees the summit itself as evidence that this moment is unfolding now, urging collaboration between churches to drive real change. In the closing moments, Star delivers a direct call to action, stating that every church should function as a school and every pastor as a policy influencer. Without this engagement, she warns, government efforts will continue to fall short in fixing community issues. Overall, this episode focuses on the evolution of a longstanding movement, offering practical wisdom and inspiration for viewers committed to faith-driven solutions.
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    50 mins
  • Corey DeAngelis - The Parent Revolution

    Corey DeAngelis - The Parent Revolution
    Oct 21 2025

    This week, CURE America with Donald T. Eason sits down with Dr. Corey DeAngelis, "the school choice evangelist" and bestselling author of The Parent Revolution: Rescuing Your Kids from the Radicals Ruining Our Schools, endorsed by Donald Trump and Vivek Ramaswamy. In this explosive episode, DeAngelis exposes how COVID lockdowns unveiled public schools' shift to "gender ideology" and "critical race theory" over math and reading. Shocking stats—like Chicago's 55 schools with zero math proficiency despite $30,000/student spending—reveal a system bloated by a 95% surge in administrators since 1970. Unions, led by Randi Weingarten, silenced parents, with school boards cutting mics and the Biden-era FBI tagging moms as "domestic terrorists."

    But a "mama bear" uprising is reshaping education: 17 states passed universal school choice laws in four years, letting parents fund schools or homeschooling (~$1,000/year vs. public schools' $15,000–$30,000) that align with their values.

    DeAngelis highlights Florida's public schools soaring to top rankings via competition and micro-schools where kids learn physics by building bows and arrows for ~$10,000/year. His research shows school choice cuts crime and empowers religious families. Eason ties it to Proverbs 22:6, emphasizing parents as primary educators. DeAngelis slams unions for dodging Supreme Court rulings and endorsing figures like Virginia's Jay Jones, who fantasized about violence.

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    1 hr
  • Failure Factory: Baltimore Schools' Betrayal of Students

    Failure Factory: Baltimore Schools' Betrayal of Students
    Oct 7 2025
    Buckle up for an explosive episode of CURE America that will ignite your passion for change! Host Donald T. Eason, president of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE), sits down with Chris Papst, a relentless investigative reporter from Baltimore and author of Failure Factory: How Baltimore City Public Schools Deprive Taxpayers and Students of a Future. Papps delivers a bombshell exposé on the dire state of Baltimore's public schools, where a jaw-dropping $1.7 billion annual budget fails to educate kids—only 10% of students are proficient in math, and key metrics like attendance and SAT scores are plummeting. Prepare to be shocked as Papst reveals a system that prioritizes funding and administrative jobs over student success. Policies like the "50% rule" hand out passing grades for little to no effort, while social promotion pushes kids through grades without mastering the basics. With enrollment dropping by 6,500 students and 1,200 more adults hired, the system's focus is clear: money over kids. Powerful teachers' unions in Maryland block reforms like charter schools, leaving parents—many trapped in poverty or undereducated by the same system—powerless to fight back. This isn't just Baltimore's problem—it's a national crisis threatening our society's future! Papst's eight-year investigation, detailed in Failure Factory, is a wake-up call to demand accountability. Discover stories of parents fighting against the odds and learn how some schools succeed despite the same challenges. Grab Failure Factory at Amazon or Barnes & Noble, and follow Chris Papst on X for more insights. Tune into Cure America to uncover the truth, get inspired, and join the battle for our kids' education!
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    45 mins
  • Healing our Nation

    Healing our Nation
    Aug 18 2025
    On this compelling episode of Cure America, host Donald T. Eason addresses the childhood obesity crisis, with 25% of Black youth facing serious risks like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and fatty liver disease. Dr. Michelle Perro, a 44-year pediatrician who rose from NYC's Lower East Side, and Ruth Westreich, founder of The Westreich Foundation, expose the dangers of toxic school lunches (93% containing glyphosate) and processed foods, as outlined in their report The Weight of a Nation. Perro, founder of GMO Science, urges organic whole foods and family cooking to combat addictive "bliss point" foods. Westreich, a South-Central LA native who overcame homelessness, champions affordable healthy eating for all. Later, Pastor Steven Perry of Detroit's Bethel Baptist Church joins, spotlighting 1,500+ community gardens transforming vacant lots since 2003. With faith and practical solutions, they inspire viewers to reclaim health through community action. Tune in to Cure America for a bold plan to save our kids!
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    1 hr
  • Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church

    Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church
    Aug 4 2025

    Welcome to Cure America! Donald T. Eason has an engaging conversation with Pastor Lorenzo Sewell of 180 Church in Detroit, tackling the pressing
    educational crisis in urban America. Pastor Sewell, a dedicated advocate for school choice, exposes the failures of Detroit's public schools—where 80% of students struggle to read at grade level—and calls for empowering parents to choose better schools for their children. Grounded in faith, his perspective ties biblical principles to policy reforms, aligning with President Trump's vision to uplift struggling communities.

    The show then transitions to a compelling panel discussion with policy experts Jonathan Alexandre Senior Counsel, Liberty Counsel Action and Marty Dannenfelser Vice President for Government Relations, Center for Urban Renewal and Education. They analyze the "one big, beautiful bill," signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, a landmark achievement of the "America First" agenda. The panel highlights its transformative provisions: permanent tax cuts saving families an average of $10,000, including exemptions for tips and overtime; Medicaid reforms prioritizing vulnerable groups with work requirements; a one-year defunding of Planned Parenthood to curb abortion funding; a $1,700 tax credit for school choice scholarships, despite blue-state resistance; and robust border security funding ($46 billion for the border wall, $70 billion for ICE) to protect communities. Celebrating the Republican Party's 2024 election landslide and rejecting progressive policies, the panel emphasizes faith, personal responsibility, and American exceptionalism.
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    1 hr
  • "The One Big Beautiful Bill"

    "The One Big Beautiful Bill"
    Jul 28 2025
    Welcome to CURE America, hosted by Donald T. Eason, President of CURE—the Center for Urban Renewal and Education. Joining the discussion are Marty Dannenfelser, Vice President for Government Relations at CURE; Kris A. Ullman, President of Eagle Forum; and Jonathan Alexandre, Senior Counsel at Liberty Counsel Action. The panel unpacks the "One Big Beautiful Bill" signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025, analyzing its content and implications. The episode includes a speech by Mike Johnson, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, a Louisiana Republican known for advocating conservative policies, faith, family, and American exceptionalism since 2023. The bill is presented as a landmark of the America First agenda and fulfillment of 2024 election promises by voters who rejected open borders, inflationary spending, and political division. Johnson highlights the bill's unifying effects across Black, Hispanic, Jewish, union, and suburban communities by promoting common-sense reforms. It permanently extends the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, averting 2026 tax hikes and offering families an average annual savings of $10,000. Major components include raising the Child Tax Credit to $2,200 (indexed to inflation), increasing the adoption credit to $5,000, exempting tips and overtime from taxation, and raising the estate tax exemption to $15–30 million. The bill encourages investment through full expensing of equipment and research, targeting a 1.2% boost in GDP. Welfare reforms implement work requirements (20–80 hours per month) for able-bodied adults on Medicaid or SNAP, while focusing assistance on vulnerable populations, excluding illegal immigrants, and cutting $1.5 trillion in government waste. Planned Parenthood is defunded for one year, with resources redirected to community health centers. Education policy includes permanent Opportunity Zones and a $1,700 scholarship credit to help students leave failing public schools. Border security receives $170.7 billion in funding: $51.6 billion for completing the wall, 116,000 detention beds, 13,000 officers and agents, and reimbursements to Texas. The bill emphasizes law enforcement, reducing illegal crossings, and restoring American global leadership through increased NATO spending, ceasefire initiatives, and trade deals. Though adding $3 trillion to the national deficit in the short term, the bill is framed as an investment in national strength, economic stability, and opportunity. Built on principles of liberty and self-governance, the bill seeks to deliver measurable results.
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    1 hr