Jack Hibbs Podcast How To Spend Other People's Money
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Nov 13, 2025 
Join Dr. Erwin Lutzer, a longtime pastor and author, as he dives deep into the philosophical battle between socialism and capitalism. He highlights the pitfalls of socialism, using vivid metaphors to emphasize its limitations. Both Lutzer and Pastor Jack recount their firsthand experiences in Soviet-era countries, exposing the stark realities of life under communism. They also explore the role of faith in society, warning of the consequences if America strays from its Christian roots. Tune in for an insightful discussion on freedom, innovation, and the future of faith.
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Why Socialism Runs Out Of Money
- Socialism controls production to enforce equality but removes initiative and the ability to create wealth.
- Dr. Erwin Lutzer argues socialism can only spend existing wealth and eventually exhausts it, unlike capitalism which generates new wealth.
The Soviet Shoe Factory Example
- Dr. Erwin Lutzer recounts visiting a Soviet shoe factory that produced unusable shoes yet continued production because workers were paid regardless.
- He uses the story to illustrate how socialism decouples production from consumer need and incentives.
Shortages And Sameness Under Socialism
- Socialism produces shortages, sameness, and a lack of consumer choice compared to capitalist abundance and variety.
- Lutzer and Jack Hibbs contrast empty shelves and uniform goods in communist states with the diverse offerings in capitalism.
