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Sep 26, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 360 — When Did Self-Defense Become a "War Crime"?
An opinion piece in The New York Times recently accused Israel of committing “war crimes” for taking out Hezbollah terrorists by detonating explosives in pagers and walkie-talkies. If Israel drops bombs, they’re labeled mass murderers. If they target terrorists' communication devices, it’s a “war crime.” Is there anything Israel can do to defend itself against those who want to exterminate it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 2024 • 35min
Ep. 359 — Today's America: Chaos, Division, and Social Unrest
After yet another assassination attempt on a presidential candidate and former president, Dennis reflects on the deepening divisions and social unrest plaguing America. He recalls a time in his childhood when the nation faced hardships, though nothing like the chaos we see today. Despite these difficult times, Dennis reminds us to cultivate peace and stability and not blame others for our problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 2024 • 34min
Ep. 358 — Thoughts on Abortion, Sin, and God's Will
This week, Dennis answers your questions about abortion, God’s will for our lives, and why he does the Fireside Chat week after week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 357 — Freedom vs. Government: Which Side Are You On?
Who poses a greater threat to a free society: those who advocate for smaller government or those pushing for ever-expanding government control? Dennis breaks down the dangerous tradeoff of socialism—you might get free stuff, but at the cost of your liberty and dignity. Plus, he answers your questions on homeschooling, doing business with woke companies, finding good friends, and even his preferred pronouns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 2024 • 38min
Ep. 356 — Is the Medical Industry Corrupt?
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been a vocal critic of the medical industry for years. His siblings have called him a “disgrace,” but do RFK Jr.’s concerns about corruption have any validity? Dennis explores this and answers your questions about God’s will for our lives, having confidence without arrogance, and if there is hope for the future.LAST CHANCE: All donations made to PragerU through August 31 will be TRIPLED and have 3X the impact! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 355 — The Deadly Irony of Price Controls
What would happen if the government controlled food prices? Dennis discusses the dangers of abandoning free markets for government intervention and answers your questions about the differences between Judaism and Christianity, contrasting views on the Messiah, and the forces threatening the nuclear family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 354 — XX and XY Are Not the Same
The 2024 Paris Olympics went off the rails with drag queens mocking the Last Supper, athletes forced to eat vegan food, and biological men winning gold medals in women's boxing. Dennis tackles the absurdity of the "woke" games, offers a solution to restore fairness in women's sports, and answers your questions on preparing for motherhood and fighting the destructive agendas of the left. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 8, 2024 • 34min
Ep. 353 — Does the Left Stand Up for Women?
Dennis weighs in on the heated debate over female boxers being forced to compete against opponents at the Olympics who were disqualified from last year’s Women’s World Boxing Championships after failing gender tests. He also answers your questions about religion, hunting for sport, Beethoven, and when conservatives must stand firm in their beliefs vs. when they should compromise to fight the left’s destructive agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 1, 2024 • 42min
Ep. 352 — Paganism at the Paris Olympics
A controversial performance during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics featured a Last Supper scene with trans people and men in drag. Are we entering a post-Judeo-Christian era, or are we reverting to a pre-Biblical pagan world? Dennis explores what this means for our culture and answers your questions about studying different languages, praying for America, and choosing a career. In honor of Dennis’s birthday, please make a tax-deductible donation to PragerU and your gift will be MATCHED with 2X the impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 25, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 351 — Did Divine Intervention Save Trump?
If you’ve seen the models of how close the would-be assassin’s bullets came to killing former President Trump, you can understand why many feel that God intervened. But is that warranted? Can we ever know God’s plans or why one life is spared and another is not? Dennis explores this and more, answers your questions, and shares valuable life lessons from his childhood in this week’s Fireside Chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


