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Jul 1, 2025 • 29min
Male Friendship – Aaron Renn, 7/1/25 (1821)
Aaron Renn of American Reformer Life in the Negative World: Confronting Challenges in an Anti-Christian Culture Aaron Renn’s Website
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Jun 30, 2025 • 19min
A Supreme Court Ruling on Elementary School Students Forced to Read Books Promoting Transgender Ideology – Michael O’Brian, 6/30/25 (1814)
Michael O’Brian of The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
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Jun 30, 2025 • 26min
Reasons to Overturn Obergefell – Glenn Stanton, 6/30/25 (1813)
Glenn Stanton of Focus on the Family 4 Reasons SCOTUS Should Overturn Obergefell Now
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Jun 30, 2025 • 15min
A US Supreme Court Ruling Allowing States to Withhold Medicaid Funds from Abortion Clinics – Gabriella McIntyre, 6/30/25 (1812)
Gabriella McIntyre of Alliance Defending Freedom Alliance Defending Freedom
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Jun 30, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (Three Year Lectionary): Fourth Sunday after Pentecost – Pr. Sean Daenzer, 6/30/25 (1811)
Pr. Sean Daenzer Director of Worship for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod LCMS Worship
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Jun 27, 2025 • 58min
Critical Theory: Past and Present – Dr. Carl Trueman, 6/27/25 (1772)
Dr. Carl Trueman, a biblical and religious studies professor at Grove City College, dives deep into critical theory's historical roots and contemporary implications. He explores the tension between expressive individualism and community values, analyzing how Marxist thought has shaped modern identity. Trueman discusses Freud's influence on sexual liberation, the complexities of feminism, and critical theory’s paradox of seeking freedom while creating oppression. He emphasizes the church's role in navigating these challenges while remaining grounded in biblical perspectives.

Jun 27, 2025 • 59min
The Apostles’ Creed and Defending the Christian Faith, Part 4 – Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, 6/27/25 (1781)
Dr. Alfonso Espinosa, author, “Contending for Christ Through the Creed” Contending for Christ Through the Creed
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Jun 26, 2025 • 58min
Stockholm Syndrome Christianity – Dr. John West, 6/26/25 (1772, Encore)
Dr. John West, Vice President of the Discovery Institute, discusses his book on 'Stockholm Syndrome Christianity,' where Christians align their beliefs with secular culture. He examines the psychological dynamics causing this drift and critiques the challenges faced by church leaders in maintaining biblical authority. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in faith and the importance of adhering to core Christian values amidst societal pressures, urging believers to resist secular influences to nurture genuine spiritual growth.

Jun 26, 2025 • 58min
Looking Forward to Sunday Morning (1 Year Lectionary): Second Sunday after Trinity – Pr. Heath Curtis, 6/26/25 (1771)
Pr. Heath Curtis, President of the Southern Illinois District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The Small Town Lutheran Church & Pastor Telling People What to Think
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Jun 25, 2025 • 39min
The Presentation of the Augsburg Confession – Pr. Andy Wright, 6/25/25 (1764)
Pastor Andy Wright, author, “Faithfully Formed” Faithfully Formed
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