The Coming Trump Crisis

If you’re a regular listener, you know that Stephen has concerns about the degree to which religious conservatives have blindly supported Donald Trump. Though right of center and glad for much of what the Trump administration has accomplished, Stephen is grieved by Donald Trump’s manner: his language, racist attitudes, [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00December 19th, 2018|Podcast|

Nations Rising

Brexit, the Yellow Vest Movement in France, and recent elections around the globe have all resounded as strong reactions to the post-World War II trend toward globalization. Globalism has many benefits, but so does nationalism. In this episode, Stephen proposes that we shouldn’t have to choose between one and [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00December 12th, 2018|Podcast|

Tribute: George H.W. Bush

George H.W. Bush was a man of moderation, a virtue sorely lacking in our current political climate. Perhaps you’ve heard it said that moderation is the ability to simultaneously ponder two different views and consider their virtues. Number 41 was excellent in this regard. This week, as you watch [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00December 5th, 2018|Podcast|

Global Warming Sanity

On Friday the U.S. government issued a climate report saying that global warming is severe and will soon affect us economically. We see the fires, droughts, and other natural disasters. Anybody with eyes can tell that the polar ice caps are shrinking. There’s no question that environmental change is [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00November 28th, 2018|Podcast|

Stephen’s Reading Recs

I want to encourage you to take some time this season to really read. Here are seven books I recommend that you get, give, and read. From contemporary politics to history to soul-ennobling literature, these are books that should be on your shelf (or under your tree). You can [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00November 21st, 2018|Podcast|

The Electorate Bounces

“You reap what you sow.” It’s a broad principle of life, and we’re seeing it play out now in the wake of the midterm elections. Since his campaign, Donald Trump has pushed hard against women and Democrats. Now there are more women in Congress than ever before and the [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00November 14th, 2018|Podcast|

Of Babies and Borders

As you know, a caravan of migrants is headed toward the Mexico/U.S. border. At the same time, President Trump has stated his intention to ban birthright citizenship. In this episode, Stephen looks into the 14th amendment, which provides U.S. citizenship to persons born on U.S. soil. Is it time [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00November 7th, 2018|Podcast|

Living Larger Than The Times

Last Friday night, for the first time in my life, I attended a Jewish Shabbat service at the invitation of Rabbi Daniel Lapin. It was a wonderful experience and lovely to learn about some of the traditions and requirements that come from the root of my own Christian faith. [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00October 31st, 2018|Podcast|

What About Saudi Arabia?

You’ve certainly heard of Jamal Khashoggi, the journalist who entered the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Istanbul and never came out. The Saudi Arabian government initially denied the death, then said Khashoggi died in a fistfight in the embassy. Others say he was dismembered inside. Whatever happened, it’s clearly been [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00October 24th, 2018|Podcast|

From The Archive: Healing Our Patriotic Souls

We are constantly being bombarded with negative news. It’s easy to become disillusioned, our beliefs about ourselves, our people, and our country suffering along the way. In this podcast, Stephen offers a solution through recommending a few books and videos. May these restore your peace, hone your vision, and [read more]

2024-03-28T06:04:43-04:00October 17th, 2018|Podcast|
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