
Outstanding
Critical conversations on the news of the day and the issues that shape us.
Outstanding is a podcast of The Washington Stand, Family Research Council's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. We examine outstanding news and issues from TWS with an aim to take every thought captive for the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Join us as we examine the headlines through the lens of Scripture, and explore how Christians should respond.
Latest episodes

Jun 28, 2024 • 50min
Ep. 110: Should Christians Support Israel with Dr. Jeff Myers
Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, to discuss a question that many Christians have wrestled with these past nine months: Should Christians support Israel? In his recent book “Should Christians Support Israel?”, Dr. Myers unpacks the history of God’s special relationship with the Jewish people and what it means today. Joseph and Jeff dive into what reconciliation means to the Jewish people, the definition of support of Israel, and what a Zionist is. Antisemitism is currently at an all-time high. Listen now to better understand Israel and the Jewish people from a biblical worldview.
Resources
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Jun 25, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 109: Corporate Pride with Stephen Soukup
When did corporate companies turn into political allies? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Stephen Soukup, vice president and publisher of The Political Forum and author of “The Dictatorship of Woke Capital” to discuss corporate Pride. Stephen offers insight on what has influenced corporate companies to push the pride agenda. Is it financial, cultural pressure, or both? The two define and discuss the impact of the Corporate Quality Index Score, break down this shift in business, and how consumers can be effective in halting the political takeover happening in big corporations. Listen now to decide where you think politics and business intersect!
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Jun 21, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 108: People Can CHANGE with Elizabeth Woning
People are starting to wake up in Prideland and realize it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Elizabeth Woning, co-founder and director of the CHANGED Movement, for a conversation surrounding the men and women who walk away from the LGBT community. Even though data shows that the gay community is growing, so is the number of people who are choosing to walk away and change the way that they live. Elizabeth shares how CHANGED got its start, why pride celebrations are more “muted” this year and the interesting relationship in the LGBT community between the LGB activists and the T activists. Listen now to better understand Pride!
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Jun 18, 2024 • 45min
Ep. 107: What is Happening in Europe and Why Should Americans Care?
Is there a conservative wave sweeping through Europe? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by The Washington Stand's, Sam McCarthy for an analysis of current events happening in Europe and why Americans should pay attention to our neighbors across the sea. While many things in Europe are different, Joseph and Sam dissect the similarities and patterns in government and public sentiment that can be seen in both continents and cultures. The two discuss the importance of local and national elections, immigration, and the definition of "euroscepticism".
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Jun 14, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 106: Queer Politics with Joy Pullmann
The best trick the devil ever played was to make people believe that he doesn’t exist. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by the executive editor of the Federalist and author of, “False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America” for an in-depth discussion on queer politics. In her new book, Joy unpacks the definition of queer politics and the negative impact it is currently having on American society and government. She warns that this ideology erases rights, harms families, and mocks Christianity. She offers further analysis into the actual intent of the founders of this movement and the alarming level of naivety we see in our culture toward this harmful ideology.
Resources
False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America by Joy Pullmann
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Jun 11, 2024 • 44min
Ep. 105: PRIDE Goeth Before the Fall Month with Rosaria Butterfield
Pride is an idol and the rainbow is their god. Should Christians see Pride as a religion? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by author and professor, Rosaria Butterfield for a high level overview of Pride. Rosaria, a former lesbian and LGBT activist, shares her unique perspective on the evolution of the pride movement, how Pride became the idol of our day, and what caused the push of “gay is good”. She offers a biblical perspective, rooted in scripture, on how homosexuality is attacking the created order and creating a highly worshipped idol.
Resources
Ep. 55: Rosaria Butterfield and Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age
Ep. 56: Rosaria Butterfield: An Unlikely Convert
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Jun 7, 2024 • 41min
Ep. 104: The Long Term Effects of Pride with Walt Heyer
There is no pot of gold at the end of the Pride rainbow. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Family Research Council’s Walt Heyer for a discussion on the long term effects of Pride and to unpack the exponential growth of those who identify as LGBTQ. What is the draw of identifying as LGBTQ? Is it the sense of community? How many are choosing this lifestyle deliberately in defiance of God? Speaking from his personal experience, Walt weighs on how Christians should respond to Pride, why the “T” should be taken out of LGBTQ, and the difference between gay Pride and Pride.
Resources
Walt Heyer Ministries
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Jun 4, 2024 • 33min
Ep. 103: Voddie Baucham on Pride: It's Not Like Being Black
We must speak the truth in love. May we never redefine love as not speaking truth. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Voddie Baucham, former pastor and author of It’s Not Like Being Black for a discussion about Pride Month and race. When we accept the pride agenda, we are moving people further and further away from the truth. Many churches have embraced the sexual revolution, same-sex marriage, and transgenderism. Voddie offers insights on how to speak truth in love, the irony of the pride progress flag, and how Christians should think about hegemonic power. Listen now for tips on ways you can navigate Pride Month through a biblical worldview.
Resources
Voddie Baucham Ministries
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May 31, 2024 • 48min
Ep. 102: George Barna - How to Raise Spiritual Champions
Host Joseph Backholm is joined by George Barna, professor and director of research at Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center to discuss his new book, Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind and Soul. How has raising children changed? With the passing of time comes new challenges and influences that parents have to navigate. Joseph and George talk about the impact modernity, outsourcing, and habits all have had on parenting and raising children to be disciples of Jesus. Children are the future. Listen now to learn how you can impact the next generation!
Resources
Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind and Soul by George Barna
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May 28, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep. 101: The Original Constitution - What Has Changed?
Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Nate Fischer, the founder and managing partner of New Founding. The two discuss the American constitution asking the question: How far have we come from the founder’s original vision? As much as we may long for the America of our founders, the country has changed – should our constitution change with it? Nate and Joseph unpack what the real operative constitution is, what areas of government should be restored to the original constitutional definition, and if the constitution gives Americans too much
freedom.
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