• All Shallows are Clear
    May 28 2025

    We explore the tendency of individuals to quickly judge others based on limited information from viral videos or breaking news. We also highlight the importance of remaining open to new evidence, recognizing the complexity of human behavior, and avoiding the pitfalls of “Cancel Culture.” I encourage encourage patience, humility, and respectful discourse.

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    Music: ⁠"Do You Believe"⁠ by the ⁠Caffeine Creek Band⁠ via ⁠Pixabay⁠

    Resources:

    The Coddling of the American Mind - Jonathan Haidt

    The Madness of Crowds - Douglas Murray

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    12 mins
  • Cultural Lies: Building on Rock or Sand?
    Apr 16 2025

    The current culture presents conflicting ideas about truth, especially the notion of "my truth," which undermines objective reality. Recognizing and countering these cultural lies with Biblical principles is crucial for maintaining faith. By understanding salvation through Jesus and scriptural teachings, believers can build their lives on a solid, truthful foundation.

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    Music: "Do You Believe" by the Caffeine Creek Band via Pixabay

    Resources:

    The Weight of Glory - C. S. Lewis

    When Culture Hates You - Natasha Crain

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    14 mins
  • A Brief Overview of Rights, Privileges and Entitlements
    Apr 1 2025

    Let's look at rights and their foundational role in protecting freedoms, categorized into negative and positive rights. Negative rights prevent actions infringing on individual freedoms, while positive rights require certain actions from others. We'll also mention the ongoing debate regarding the classification of modern claims such as health care and education as rights versus entitlements.


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    Resources:

    The Federalist Papers - Alexander Hamilton, James Madison

    The Anti-Federalist Papers - Patrick Henry & Others

    The Second Treatise of Government - John Locke

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    9 mins
  • Are All Sins Equal?
    Mar 4 2025

    We discuss whether or not all sins are equal, and talk about how we understand sin impacts our feelings of guilt and justice. While some biblical passages suggest all sins are equal, others indicate differing severities of sin and punishment. Ultimately, the question depends on what you mean by "equal."


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    Resources:

    Never Read a Bible Verse - Greg Koukl

    Is It True that There Are Good Non-Christians - Clay Jones

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    13 mins
  • Top Benefits of Exercise: From Mood to Muscle
    Dec 19 2024

    To improve health, tackle the biggest pain points first, such as heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. for over a century. Exercise and nutrition combat heart disease and other health issues, while also preventing muscle and bone loss with aging. Engaging in physical activity enhances mood and overall well-being.


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    Resources:

    Starting Strength - Mark Rippetoe

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    8 mins
  • Why Theology Matters
    Nov 20 2024

    We may not all realize it, but we are all theologians. Even if you don't believe God exists, that belief will inform certain aspects of your life. Let's take a look at how our understanding of God can affect some key parts of our lives.


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    Resources:

    Weight of Glory - C.S. Lewis

    The Reason for God - Tim Keller

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    20 mins
  • How to Cure What Ails Us
    Oct 8 2024

    The world is burning down around us. What can we do to potentially turn things around and get back on a track that will lead us to a happier, healthier, more productive society? Let's take a look at one thing that could perhaps start to shift things back to a better way.


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    Resources:

    Maximized Manhood - Edwin Louis Cole

    https://journals.uvic.ca/index.php/ijcyfs/article/view/18073
    https://americafirstpolicy.com/assets/uploads/files/Issue_Breif_-_Fatherlessness_and_its_effects_on_American_society.pdf
    https://journal.scidacplus.com/index.php/jgs/article/view/516
    https://www.proquest.com/openview/a501f1533ee0e1586d948df2fc280ea8/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7452000/
    https://www.fatherhood.org/

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    9 mins
  • How Government Works
    Sep 17 2024

    When the Founding Fathers debated and designed the government that they ultimately passed down to us, they understood that the States were individual and sovereign. The only purpose for a centralized government was to handle things that the states did not have sufficient capacity to manage.


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    Resources:

    Founders' Key - Dr. Larry Ann

    The Case for LIFE - Scott Klusendorf

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    9 mins