• Reggie and Brian start 2026 with a no-prep, candid conversation about corruption fatigue and the reality of fraud in Minnesota, and why big "anti-corruption" pushes often stall or fade out. They move into foreign policy and Christians being massacred abroad, then pivot into a direct discussion about Islam in America, the long history of conflict between Islam and Christianity, and why ideology matters.
• They also talk about how AI and media manipulation can distort public perception (including bias in AI outputs), and close with what they want R&B Talks to tackle in 2026 and how to pursue discernment without hating your neighbor.

Family gatherings can bring out old patterns fast. In this Christmas episode, Reggie and Brian share a practical survival guide for family drama: how to pre-game the gathering, time-box it, set spouse signals, choose non-negotiables, and use calm boundaries when the temperature rises. They talk through the bait topics (politics, religion, parenting, money, old wounds), how to avoid getting recruited into someone elses fight, when leaving is the right call, and why after-action debriefs and quick apologies are real leadership. The episode closes with Christmas memories, thankfulness, and a reminder that Christmas is about the birth of our Savior.

What makes someone a hero, and why do we need them? Reggie and Brian unpack the psychology and cultural pull of heroes, then contrast a worldly hero with a Christ-like hero who points beyond himself.

They talk childhood and personal heroes, why culture can distort heroism, and why biblical heroes (including Samson) are both inspiring and sobering. The episode closes with practical ways to pursue courage and sacrificial leadership in everyday life.

Scripture referenced: 1 Corinthians 11:1; Philippians 3:17; Hebrews 13:7; Joshua 1:9