Time has slowed. Most of us are stuck at home and less busy than we are accustomed to being. However, this is just a downbeat before the coming acceleration. From telemedicine to global politics to privacy issues and more, Stephen describes how a number of trends will be accelerated by this global crisis. Keep your eye on these trends so you can be the wise person you need to be in the season that’s coming.

What comes after a season of plague? Renaissance. Join Stephen as he speaks to both of his podcast audiences in a single episode, pondering the thrilling potential of generational upheaval and the flowering of the human spirit. Stephen speaks as a historian of Shakespeare, Chaucer, Martin Luther, and others who produced great works out of times not unlike our own. If you’re interested in a podcast about the rise of noble manhood and the fight against toxic masculinity in[read more]

As we find ourselves in the throes of the coronavirus season, Stephen pulls back to discuss the coming trends in governance, the healthcare system, religion, and more. Tune in and ponder with him what America’s future may look like on the other side of this virus. And, remember, if we endure hardship as discipline and learn the lessons we need to learn, we can rise to be the people we’re called to be.

As the coronavirus pandemic unfolds, many religious themes are boiling to the surface. In this episode, Stephen is critical of some of his fellow Christians, including Rodney Howard-Browne, who violated Scripture in his refusal to comply with a government request. He also takes NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio to task for his outlandish threat to permanently shutter churches who do not comply with government orders. Whether you’re a Christian or not, don’t miss this episode for a better understanding of[read more]

There are five essential lessons we must learn from the coronavirus emergency. In this episode, Stephen tackles the big issues that plague our society, while closely examining how these problems have manifested specifically in the coronavirus pandemic. From disastrous outsourcing decisions to a lack of broad global thinking, the U.S. and many other nations are now suffering. And there are traceable reasons why. Tune in, digest these lessons, and know that we will get through this!

During this coronavirus season, the Christian church is being forced to change. With crowd limits in place, church is going online. Some are thriving. Some are floundering. In this episode, Stephen speaks directly to church leaders. Because some version of this disaster will happen again, churches need to develop a plan for the future. This coronavirus season is an opportunity to realize what we need to be doing differently in our churches. Start planning. If you can maintain the[read more]

We are in the middle of the coronavirus crisis as I record this. It is a difficult season punctuated by deaths and economic hardship. But we will get through this. The question to ask yourself is, “Who am I going to be in the crisis?” Take this time to deepen with God, simplify your life, and determine what kind of person you will be when we emerge together on the other side. Previous generations have lived through far worse.[read more]

“Is America ready to embrace socialism?” This is one of the questions broadly pondered in recent months. It seems to have been answered with a resounding, “No.” Following the South Carolina and Super Tuesday primaries, we are beginning to see a return to normalcy. The United States is a centrist country. The wingnuts get a lot of attention, but the main debates take place in the center.

Not sure what to think about coronavirus and its potential implications here in the U.S. and throughout the world? Don’t miss this episode! Stephen shares seven points, from the historical and practical to the philosophical. Tough times may be ahead, but we can weather this storm together.

Benjamin Franklin once said that when the people realize they can vote themselves money, that will be the beginning of the end for the republic. As we stand witness today to a rising trend of socialism in the U.S., Stephen asks the “why” and “how” questions that every voter must consider. Stephen also proposes a fair plan that reduces the gap between the haves and the have-nots. As the 2020 election season heats up, you won’t want to miss[read more]