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Nov 17, 2023 • 48min
Former Muslim and Atheist Ayaan Hirsi Ali Claims to be Christian and the Growth of Homeschooling
Former Muslim Ayaan Hirsi Ali is considering Christianity and discusses her conversion. The podcast also explores the growth of homeschooling in America and its impact on education. Topics include the infinite value of every human, rise of homeschooling, courage in the face of anti-Semitism, and a recommendation for the Hatikva Project in Israel.

Nov 17, 2023 • 1min
What ADF Really Does
The podcast discusses an NPR interview that portrays the Alliance Defending Freedom as against women's rights and LGBTQ equality, emphasizing the influence of worldviews on our perceptions.

Nov 17, 2023 • 5min
What Is Medicine For?
The podcast discusses the shift in Western healthcare towards a consumer industry and the medicalization of women's bodies. It also explores the impact of the transgender movement on the definition of health. The concept of health is contrasted with the biblical narrative, highlighting the purposeful creation of human bodies and ethical possibilities in medicine.

Nov 16, 2023 • 1min
Case Dismissed, Finnish Parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen Exonerated
Finnish Parliamentarian, Päivi Räsänen, is exonerated after being accused of violating laws by quoting Bible verses to support traditional views on human nature and sexuality. The dismissal highlights the need to protect freedom of speech and the right to express beliefs without facing legal repercussions.

Nov 16, 2023 • 5min
Woman Sues American Academy of Pediatrics for Fraud and Malpractice
Isabelle Ayala, a 20-year-old who sued the American Academy of Pediatrics, shares her traumatic experiences being pressured into 'gender-affirming care'. The podcast explores the increasing number of young women identifying as transgender and criticizes the AAP for promoting gender ideology. It also discusses the harmful effects of cross-sex hormonal treatment on gender dysphoric youth, the need for reversible interventions, and a lawsuit aiming to protect minors from experimental interventions.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1min
Canada to Legalize Killing Drug Addicts
Upcoming legalization in Canada for doctors to provide medical assistance in dying for individuals with mental illness and drug addiction. Arguments against it include the redefinition of words in the law and potential consequences.

Nov 15, 2023 • 6min
Jerusalem Pastor Speaks on War with Hamas
David Pileggi, Jerusalem Pastor, discusses the religious underpinning of the Israeli-Hamas conflict often overlooked by Westerners who underestimate the significance of religion. He highlights Islamists' commitment to an Islamic state and the theological dispute surrounding the Jewish claim to Palestine.

Nov 14, 2023 • 1min
In Canada, ‘Right’ to Die Becomes Recommendation to Die
The podcast discusses the rise of assisted suicide in Canada, highlighting the significant number of people killed through medical assistance. It explores the expansion of doctor-assisted suicide and urges Canadians to reject this culture of death.

Nov 14, 2023 • 6min
Darwinizing the Universe: A Theory That Explains Everything Explains Nothing
This podcast discusses the flaws in Darwin's theory, the proposal of the Law of Increasing Functional Information, and the problem of personification in explaining the complexity and design of the universe without a creator.

Nov 13, 2023 • 1min
AI Chatbots Challenge What’s Real
Advice columnist Jules Terpak discusses how AI chatbots challenge our understanding of reality and human companionship, sharing an unnerving video of AI companions created by Meta. She highlights how these AI companions are used to reel people in and warns of the dangers of mistaking them for genuine friendship, especially in a society already plagued by loneliness.