The Evangelical Norm: Recent Episodes
Norman Dunham
I'm not a really good writer, but I have something to say. So Here we are on Sound Cloud with my podcast. Most of the content will be dealing with evangelism and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, some of the content will be political from an evangelical worldview, and some will just be fun stuff I feel like saying. I hope you'll enjoy your time spent here. I will be transferring the sound from my VLog on YouTube, so some of the episodes will involve video clips that you can see through the link below!
Revisiting the topic from my live stream last week, I am answering the question I have been repeatedly asked over the last 2 weeks. What does abortion ministry look like in a post-Roe nation?
This week I saw a post from an old high school friend about not just protecting girls, but educating boys. with so many things happening this week, I had to address the issue.
there are so many arguments out there on the pro choice side of this issue and they are being broadcast ad nauseum in order to intimidate and or guilt trip the Justices on the supreme court who voted to overturn Roe and all of those who support the decision. On today's episode I'm going to take an unintentionally heated look at a few of these that were posted on my cousins Facebook page.
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The recent unprecedented leak of the Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization is stirring up the internet and it has got me pretty heated as well, for different reasons of course.
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So I debated whether or not I was going to address the Will Smith smackdown at the Oscars this weekend. But after seeing so many opinions put out there and going back and forth on my own opinion about it , I decided that there were a couple aspects that I felt compelled to address. So here it is.
This week on Let Me Tell Ya, I'm going to talk about how a horrible week of loss and frustration was summed up by an amazing move of God. And yet the fight continues. This is Brooklyn's Facebook page she made to blog about her "Journey Home". https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076505802471
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Hey Y'all! I'm Back! Okay I never really left, but it's been almost a month since the last LMTY episode and I think I'm ready to jump back in the politics/culture saddle and resume a regularly scheduled LMTY podcast. This week we'll discuss Brian Sauve's viral tweet about modesty and the crazy pushback he got on it. Buckle up!
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This week I wanted to talk about the Jussie Smollett and Josh Duggar cases and how each situation played out and how we should deal with either of these situations from a Christian worldview.
Before the everchanging culture drops Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbury down the proverbial "memory hole" I want to talk about the trials, the verdicts, and the rational and irrational responses from both the right and the left.
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With the hearings before the Supreme Court dealing with the issue of abortion rapidly approaching, the left is pulling out all the stops to push the false narrative that murdering babies is a good thing and is considered "healthcare", and they are using clowns to do it!
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I realized this should actually be called the "Leftists-That-Cried-Wolf" episode. Racism is a real thing and it is an issue that needs to be dealt with in every way possible, the problem is that those on the left keep importing race into situations that have nothing to do with it.
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As I have watched multiple video clips of Joe Biden in a clear state of confusion this week, it's time to talk about the prediction I made about the 25th Amendment months ago, and how it has now become a plea.
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After the Utah Covid Response people released a ridiculously untrue and fear-mongering commercial last week, I've been chomping at the bit to respond with FULL Force. This could be the one that puts me in YouTube jail.
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This past week I posted a simple picture on Facebook stating "Imagine being upset that babies will live" and I found out just how upset this concept truly makes some people. So I am using my return to the political podcast sphere to show how stupid the arguments for abortion really are.
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Simone Biles needed to take a "mental health" break from the Olympics this week and people lost their minds. Turns out her aunt died, who is holding their breath to see who apologizes to this young lady? the vaccine narrative just gets worse and worse and the flight crew of a Frontier flight get suspended for taping a jerk to his seat.
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I love sports, especially football and basketball, so I don't know why I don't talk more about them on this podcast, so today I'm going to rectify that situation by talking about some sports stuff... and Covid
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So it seems that the new hot button topic is modesty. From Matthew West to my own pastor, those who are speaking out on the biblical trait of modesty for girls and women are being lambasted on social media from the left and the right. Including this week's "False Teacher of the Week" Beth Moore. And I get into a little bit about mask discrimination.
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For all the times I've been called a "science denier" over the years because of my belief in God, I can't help but wonder where are all the atheists to call out the leftist worldviews on Covid and gender among other things.
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I have wasted way more time than I ever expected over the last couple weeks watching stupidity magnified on Tik Tok and I'm realizing more and more that this is really just a reflection of our world at large.
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After a few weeks of very heated commentary on multiple topics, today I decided that I would step back from crazy stuff, rub my earlobes, say woosaa, and discuss a few things that are slightly less emotion provoking.
I could literally change the name of the whole podcast to "Are you Freaking Kidding Me?" at this point. Seriously, every week the news cycle just gets more and more out of balance, insane, and vile... and that's being nice about it!
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I've been thinking a lot about how divided we are as a nation and a Church over the past couple of weeks so I decided it was time to paint that target on my back and put some of my opinions out there. Fire away!
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So today, since it has been so nice down here in the States, with many of the mask mandates and gathering restrictions being lifted or eased back, I thought we would look at our neighbors to the north and see how they are doing..... EWWW!
The left has decided that this week is the week where they are going to contradict everything they have said about masks, vaccines and the coronavirus extravaganza over the last year, and in the same breaths, confirm everything that guys like me have been saying all along. Nikole Hannah Jones, the author of the 1619 project was denied tenue at UNC because apparently facts are important, and Tim Tebow is back in the NFL but Kaepernick isn't. is that racist?
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Joe Biden and the CDC take governmental overreach to an all time high, the left's one-sided look at the Israel/Palestinian Conflict, and a look at the NBA playoff picture and the amazing rise of the Utah Jazz.
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The value of the truth, integrity and honesty has pretty much been lost on our current society and culture when members of congress refer to mothers as "Birthing people", Mentally ill men pose as women and gubernatorial candidates, and scammers intent on emptying your bank account are getting good enough to almost fool me.
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The main topic of conversation today is masks. "We all wear masks." right? What was once an irritating euphemism for hiding "your true self" has become and even more annoying reality in the mandated face diaper smothering the faces of people all over the world, and another church in Canada is seized and shuttered by the government.
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This weeks episode brought to you by a far less talented, probably more offensive imitation of Dr. Seuss. (well, at least the title). The Chauvin verdict is in and in my eyes it was acceptable and good, not many on the right agree with me though. Another tragic loss of life happened just hours later in what turns out to be a very justified shooting which saved the life of one young black girl while ending the life of another, Lifelong Republican Caitlyn Jenner is running for Governor of California. And we have to say goodbye to one a hip hop legend, Shock G.
As if we didn't expect all of this months ago, The Democrats are introducing legislation to "expand" the SCOTUS to 11 or 13 members, which will promptly be filled with some extreme leftist judicial activists and possibly at least one of Joe Biden's imaginary friends. (My money is on Cornpop). Maxine Waters is out there inciting violence if Derek Chauvin isn't found guilty of 1st degree+++++ murder and immediately executed right there in the court room (then there will probably be Super Bowl like celebratory riots) And Dr. Fauci doesn't understand the concept of freedom (or herd immunity, or regular immunity, or virology....)
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After a week of glorious vacation time, away from work, the news, general trails of daily life, I have returned to the interwebs with a few thoughts about stuff that happened this week.
So it seems that the satanic shenanigans of the gay country rapper are the fault of Evangelical Christians, The violent hate crime of a black man against an Asian woman is all because of White Supremacy, and the overtaking of female exceptionalism by men who feel pretty is all the result of toxic masculinity. Nobody is responsible for their own actions anymore. there is always someone else to blame.
So a lot of stuff happened this week, the only thing that really surprised me was the way that some Christians reacted to it and also the way some didn't. But overall nothing that happens really surprises me anymore. some things anger me, some things sadden me, nothing surprises me.
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With it's alphabet soup title this week's episode will explore the reality that Biden is just as hated as Trump was (or idolized, depending on the ideology), the continued descent into all trans all the time, and since it's my birthday the ending is all about me (spoiler alert, it becomes all about Jesus despite my best efforts)
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Taking a brief look at Biden's comments and the continued irrational response to Covid-19. Then jumping in to take a look at the progression of social media as the left and the right segregate into their own echo chambers
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Pastor James Coates appeal was denied in Canada, so he is still in jail for holding church services in violation of "health mandates" implemented by the Canadian government. Joe Biden thinks those who don't wear masks are "Neanderthals" and the "Pro Life Evangelicals for Biden" feel "betrayed" because democrats gonna be democrats.
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This week we'll take a look at the ridiculous happenings at CPAC 2021 for those of you who had Nancy Pelosi TP, Nazi shaped stages and Golden Trump statues appearing at CPAC before Steve Deace speaks...You win.
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Thank you to everyone who has been with me for these last one hundred episodes. Here's to another 100 and more in the future. This week the "cancel culture" on the left has encountered some friendly fire in the resignations of an entire school board in California. Joe Biden is full of gaffes and lies or it could just be the man's declining mental faculties. And Saturday Night Live has apparently found a new respect for the Office of the American President.
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After a brief discussion about Ravi Zacharias, We'll look at what is hopefully the dying moments of Trump Derangement Syndrome with the 2nd impeachment attempt and acquittal of the 45th President and then more noise from the cancel culture.
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My breakdown of the Super BOWL(ing) Championship from Sunday, and there's an acknowledgement of that other guy too. Also we'll talk about social media, the ability to speak freely, and the issues that accompany that freedom.
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Joe Biden wasted no time signing the Executive Orders his handlers prepared for him for his first few days in office. Aside from the ones that took away thousands of jobs, many of them dealt with allowing those with mental illness and where they can use the bathroom, whether or not they can serve in the military and what sports teams they should be on.
As I launch my podcasts on this new platform, I just want to welcome you to my channel and give you a brief overview of the podcasts I present and what you can expect from week to week. I hope you enjoy. I hope you find it helpful and I hope I can Glorify God.
We are ramping up to the inauguration of Biden 46 (and soon to follow Harris 47) and the troops are assembling...literally. That brings about once again the comparison between the BLM "mostly peaceful protests" and the MAGA "Storming of the Capitol". After which we can take a look at Martin Luther King Jr. and the reason why we honor him today.
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Taking a look back at the crazy events of last week and looking at how they are responding on the left and the right, examining the fact that both of the extremes are parroting each other as they have responded in the past, then I'll look again and give my opinion on how we should respond as Christians.
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It's a very controversial topic but it has found itself in the news again. So Let's talk about how we as Christians should react to the N-Word, how we should consider people who use it, and is there ever a time when it's okay to use it.
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It's December 21st, which means it's almost Christmas, but also it's time for more end times revelations and, not to be underestimated, 2020 brings out the really weird stuff.
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The deadline for the Electoral College has come and gone, State elections have been certified, electors have cast there ballots and sent them to Congress. What happens next?
What happens when the left insists on celebrating the not so amazing "accomplishments" of women, but yet refuse to acknowledge that "woman" has a definition.
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We still have no President-Elect (and there still is no such thing as "The Office of the President-Elect" even when we get one). Covid forces the Broncos to play with no quarterback, we couldn't even get Kaepernick! And all of you tyrannical governors need to mind your own business and stop looking in my living room window!
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okay, let's break down some of the ridiculous things governors from around the U.S are doing to bring shame to the office the hold... And no! Stacy Abrahms is still not the governor of Georgia!
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two weeks in and although it looks like Joe is the winner, we still don't have a President Elect. But Biden isn't gonna let that stop him from claiming it, but so is Trump so...stalemate for now. But what's got me really ticked off is Thanksgiving and governmental overreach.
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Alex Trebek died this week, prompting a brief gospel presentation before we get into the main topics this week. Why does the AP have the power to call an election when not every vote has been counted? Why are so many people just ignoring the really weird stuff going on in ballot counting, And more unconstitutional mandates around the COVID mess.
Just like 2000, and 2004, and 2008.... and 2012..... and 2016... we are facing the MOST IMPORTANT ELECTION OF OUR LIVES!!! Well maybe it is and maybe it isn't but the reality is that Abortion is MY most important issue, and that is the main reason I can't vote for either major party candidate. Let Me Tell Ya Why!
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There has been a lot of talk in Christendom this week on podcasts and social media about putting folks who vote Democrat under church discipline with just a few arguments against that kind of extreme. I'm adding my voice to the dissenting opinion and Let Me Tell Ya why!
Pastor Jeff Durbin dropped a profanity, Joe Biden encourages the development of mental illness in 8 year old kids, and Merriam-Webster goes full on 1984 after a democrat senator questions Amy Coney Barrett.
We're starting this week with some deeper investigation into exactly who was that unexpected guest during the VP Debate this week in Utah. President Trump did the most 2020 thing he could have done by overcoming COVID in record time mush to the leftists dismay. Confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett are going ahead as planned and a group of Not-Pro-Life Evangelicals try to drum up support for Joe Biden.
President looked 2020 in the eye and caught Covid 19. I guess it wasn't wearing a mask. So now we get to hear more about Donald Trump's medical treatment than we ever wanted to know. Beyond that, I guess it's now a requirement that every morning the president get up and announce in the loudest voice that he condemns white supremacy and racism, because apparently saying it once, or 20 times is not enough.
My opinion of the first presidential debate between Trump and Biden. Spoiler: I wasn't good!
People are being arrested in Moscow Idaho for singing Psalms without a mask, Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, and the results of the Breonna Taylor case are revealed.
Netflix essentially decided to begin distributing child porn and called it "daring" and "brave" and some Christians thought that was worth defending. Colin Kaepernick is not back in the NFL, but he's back in Madden 21 and that put him back in the news. And Ruth Bader Ginsberg passed away this week, which opens up a third SCOTUS nominee for Trump, but the ghosts of 2016 are flying in the Republicans face as the Democrats literally use their own words against them in calling for no nomination until after the election.
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John MacArthur continues to defy the orders of the State of California regarding how and when Grace Community Church will meet. Also, How should we as Christians decide for whom or how we should vote?
This week is really little more than a rant about the state of politics on both sides of the aisle.
The eyes of the nation and the news cycle turned to Kenosha Wisconsin this week following another in a string of black men shot by police and "mostly Peaceful" protests that set the city on fire, which brought a young man with the intention of protecting private property but ended up taking two lives and another man's arm
This week I'm returning to the Covid numbers as they ought to be reported, a brief commentary on the social media cat-fight between Rose McGowen and Alyssa Milano. I'm assuming they are fighting over Joe Biden with the wandering hands, but honestly, although I find it amusing that they are bickering with each other, I'm not interested enough to actually read their tweets to find out why. And the Presidential stage is (almost) officially set. The Trump v. Biden showdown that no one has been waiting will be upon us as soon as the RNC gives Donald the green light to run for another term.
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The Legal battle between Grace Community Church and the State of California over the churches right to assemble continues for another week, and the internet shows just how ugly it can get when the hashtag #WrongTrump begins to trend when the president's brother passed away and the politicization of tragedies like 5 year old Cannon Hinnant.
Dropping this week a day late due to pure exhaustion Sunday night so I decided to sleep instead of record a new episode, but you know I wouldn't leave y'all hangin'! This week we applaud John MacArthur (and all the other churches who defied California's unconstitutional shut down orders and had church anyway despite the treats of arrest or fines. We take pity on Joe Biden and hope the democrats will quit abusing this old man for their political gain, and just let him quietly retire from the public sphere, and I give my opinion on the newly released information about the George Floyd
This week we're talking about Bill Clinton being linked to Epstein through some sealed court documents, Social Media bans another video proclaiming the benefits of Hydroxychloroquine, and Johnathan Issac is dragged across the coals because he didn't kneel for the anthem or wear a BLM t-shirt which gives him a great opportunity to preach the Gospel!
We lost a couple of beloved celebrities this week, which leads to an opportunity to talk about the Gospel and leads into the discussion of Covid 19 stats and California Governor Gavin Newsom's order to shut down all churches and John MacArthur's refusal to comply.
Lots of stuff to talk about today, 6 Y.O Bridger Walker gets mauled by a dog while saving his sister and in doing so shows America what manliness looks like. Tyler Hansen stole my idea in Salt Lake City and painted "Baby Lives Matter" on the street in front of Planned Parenthood. And Nick Cannon put about 18 feet in his mouth in one 4 minute clip with Professor Griff, formerly of Public Enemy on his Cannon's Class podcast.
Before we talk about anything we have to appreciate the EXCELLENT art form that is the Bill and Ted Saga! And........ apparently even giving the president his propers for doing something good for the Latino community is worthy of cancelling one of the biggest Latino food companies in existence, The Washington Redskins are apparently ready to cave to the pressure to change their name and...... Maxwell Didn't kill herself, at least not yet, but she's in the same jail where Epstein magically disabled the cameras, knocked out the guards and hung himself from a bed half his height. so it's still early and who know what she is capable of.
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Happy Independence Day...while we still can. There has been a recent call to cancel the 4th of July, well not the date really but the celebration of our nations independence on that day. Some say it should be replaced with Juneteenth, the day that ALL Americans were truly free people. Which I agree should be a national holiday, not instead of Independence Day, but along with the current national celebration. I'll break down through the Declaration of Independence and the words of Fredrick Douglass why I think that is so, and how we as a nation can truly live up to the ideals set forth in the premise of the first document.
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Apparently some teenagers on Tik Tok and some "K-Pop" fans (What in the world is a K-Pop fan?) foiled Trump's plan to take over the world! No it was just a smaller than expected rally, but I guess lip-syncing and goofy dances can accomplish something. in other news, Louie Giglio calls slavery "white blessing" right before Dan Cathy shines Lecrae's sneakers and all of this leads to the Babylon Bee being cancelled ..... unsuccessfully......again!
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After a long 4 hour conversation with my black sister-in-law today after our Father's Day picnic I decided to push of my regular episode until tomorrow to take a moment to revisit the purpose and drive behind my choice to sacrifice time and sleep to reach out weekly with a message to you presenting a Christian worldview of the current events of the week. (yup, that was one sentence) And that purpose and drive is simple the desire to share the Gospel by any means necessary and through whatever medium is made available.
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A brief comment about CHAZ or CHOP or whatever they are calling the terrorist occupation of a portion of Seattle, then we get into the heart of the matter. Another Black man needlessly gunned down by police, Do Black Lives Matter? Who needs to apologize? and why is it that there is action behind Abortion and Sex trafficking but "racism" is just a Gospel issue? I have answers, you may not like them, But I give them.
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There are a lot of words coming from the television, radio, social media, and the internet. A lot of this that are being said, a lot of things that are being implied, and a lot of things that are not being said. Let's see if we can sort them out!
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the resulting riots around the nation, I'm trying to come to grips with the duality of being outraged by another senseless murder and condemning the actions of opportunistic criminals who have hijacked what should be peaceful protests to get themselves a free flat screen and some new kicks.
Saying goodbye to a few men we lost this week, Ravi Zacharias, Jerry Sloan, and Mr. Solo. Joe Biden apparently enjoys the taste of shoe leather, and the extent of the fear mongering over Covid-19 approaches it's ultimate end. something has to change before someone dies.
This week I'll take another look at racial issues in America in light of a discussion hosted by Curt Allen and Solid Rock Church and the tragic shooting of another young black American Breonna Taylor. Then I just had to vent on the virtue signaling, guilt trips being laid on those of us who want to see the economy saved by reopening America!
There was a STING OPERATION FOR EYELASH AND NAIL TREATMENTS!!! I should just leave it at that, but beyond the utter ridiculousness that has become the state of American Law Enforcement, there are some outstanding Americans who are saying ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. No we just need our Governors and President to actually hear them!
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So I may be a little late to the game here, but I felt it necessary to address the Ahmaud Arbery situation in light of a couple of tweets and videos that have come out dealing with this issue.
Constitutional overreach is the flavor of the week. The Government is continuing to tell people where and how they can gather with a special concern for the churches of our nation.
It has become obvious that the models were wrong, this virus is nowhere near as deadly as we were made to believe, it has been around longer than we thought and the "curve" has seriously flattened! Now it's time to get America back to work, to church and to play... or is that racist? Also were going to look at more tyrannical overreach and ask the question "Is Covid 19 God's judgement on America?"
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A day late and $1,200.00 short. Technical difficulties cause me to wait a day on this podcast and it really just made me more frustrated with this tyrannical shutdown and the ridiculous actions of government and police during this pandemic!
Hopefully everybody had a great Holy Week and Easter Weekend, I hope everyone found some way to fellowship with other believers and celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ! But Covid-19 is still the central issue and the Government over reach (not to mention over reaction) is getting more and more out of hand, and I for one am getting more and more frustrated. So we needed a little soothing music to keep my temper in check...maybe.
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We're talking real end of the world type stuff, human sacrifice, dogs and cats, living together...MASS HYSTERIA... okay, well two out of three, right. Dogs and cats have to maintain social distancing and can't live together. but as for the rest of it? Churches forced to close yet abortion mills continue sacrificing children at the altar of convenience, while the men and women pleading for the lives of those babies are arrested for being outside and too close to each other. livelihoods are being destroyed while people are fighting for life. How do we find a better way to deal with this?
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Somebody Seriously goofed the numbers at the beginning of this whole "pandemic" thing and it has led to a whole bunch of insanity that "we have never seen before" To quote the man in the Oval Office. Planned Parenthood is still killing babies and pastors (and false teachers) are being arrested for officiating services supposedly in violation of unconstitutional orders. People are still dying and others are being financially ruined and it's time that Americans stand up and say ENOUGH!!!
My review of another AWESOME Wrath and Grace production, "My Father's World" by Alyssa Wade.
It has been all Covid-19 all the time in the news lately, and like everything else, it is seriously divisive as a topic of conversation. either you hate old people, or you just want to see the economy burn.
Bernie and Biden remain the head to head matchup in the Democratic primary even though Tulsi Gabbard remains in the race as well, and it is painfully obvious that the DNC wants Biden even though he's not really capable of doing the job. Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz test positive for Covid-19 and in true DYOP form, Rudy shut down the whole NBA, and NCAA, and NASCAR. With all that. how should we be reacting to the Wuhan-Coronavirus?
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So I rarely do reaction or response videos to secular music unless it is like some huge cultural phenomena like Childish Gambino's "This is America" or something to that sort. I did this one because my wife asked me too. I know very little about Billie EIlish and had never heard this song or seen this video. I know she is very popular and that is it. so here is my gut reaction and response.
People are losing their minds over the Coronavirus! No really, the fact that they are clearing the shelves of toilet paper is kind of insane! The Democrats, the party of youth and diversity have narrowed their nominees down to two elderly white guys! And The devil threw a party at the Supreme Court this week to present some seriously demonic celebrations of murdered babies.
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Well, I almost cancelled Curt Kennedy because of his bizarre opinions on Orange Soda, but I went ahead and gave him a review anyway. It might be a good one...
The Coronavirus is the latest in a long line of things that is going to kill us all. Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt and I'm still alive and kickin'. Joe Biden finally won a state in a presidential primary, and Pete Buttigieg suspends his campaign leaving a trail of sin and evil in his wake.
You really can't make this stuff up! Bloomberg gets blasted at the Democratic Debate, A Socialist is leading as the Democratic Candidate, A "Gay Christian" lectures Christians on Biblical standards and AOC keeps talking! It must be hard to write satire now days!
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Forget what ya heard, especially if you heard it from me, all bets are off in this democrat primary season because at this point, the two guys I said would never be at the top, are at the top. and they are truly the two scariest candidates for those with a Christian Worldview, Let Me Tell Ya why!
bad apps, and ripped speech, and acquittals, oh my! I don't remember the last time I had such an entertaining week in the news. The app didn't work for the DNC in the Iowa Caucus, which gave everyone except for Biden the chance to claim victory. Trump gave a very "presidential" SOTU address, after which Nancy Pelosi went "full Trump" at the end, and in a very petty nature, ripped up the official documentation of said address. and then Trump goes "Full Trump" and beats all the democrats over the head with his "Big Acquittal" (probably the biggest acquittal for any president ever.
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Congratulations to the Kansas City Chiefs for a well fought contest. Now let's discuss the halftime show, how everyone was a hypocrite whether they liked it or complained about it, just like hypocrisy surrounds pretty much everything around us depending on your worldview.
Anything else that may have been newsworthy feel to the wayside upon hearing about the tragic death of Kobe Bryant yesterday. as the day went on the story became more and more tragic, and social media showed how gracious and how ugly it could be.
Today Marks the 47th anniversary of Roe V. Wade. Objectively the worst Supreme Court Decision since Dred Scott, and just like slavery. the scourge of abortion in this nation and the world MUST BE STOPPED!!!!!
ENDABORTIONNOW The Sound of Abortion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdTjLZPnvKM American Holocaust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjbfZmRrKhA
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Let's talk all about the vast amounts of evidence to impeach Trump and all the truthfulness contained in the CNN Democrat Debate. Then we'll find something to fill the next 29 minutes 37 seconds.
Let's break down a bit of Planned Parenthood's annual report, how many babies were murdered and how much money did we give them to do it. Michelle Williams exemplifies the attitude in her Golden Globes acceptance speech that keeps Planned Butcherhood alive and thriving. And Trump is starting WWIII...or is he?
The latest episode of Faith and Beliefs takes us back to examine the testimony of the Three Witnesses and whether or not they recanted those testimonies or not. Pt. 1 deals with David Whitmer.
We are waiting on the release of the 2020 World Watch List, but I wanted to get back on track (a day late) with the podcast for 2020 with a story of a bridal party murdered by Boko Haram, an update (or rather no update) on Leah Sharibu, and what will likely become the first of many mentions of Pastor Wang Yi, a Chinese pastor sentenced to 9 years in prison essentially for preaching the Gospel.
2020 is upon us and I still have something to say, so we'll keep going! Hopefully a little bolder, a little louder, a little edgier, yet still holding to the same standard of Biblical truth and consistent worldview.
This week covered a range of reactions, from totally not surprised by the Trump Impeachment debacle and all the political theater that comes with it, to completely oblivious to the fact that there are still democrats that want to be president, to pleasantly relieved at the culmination of the Star Wars saga with the final installment "The Rise of Skywalker"
There is enough stupidity surrounding these impeachment proceedings to provide fodder to political commentators and stand up comedians for months, but in the midst of political theater sprouted a weed of theological irony that caught my eye enough to warrant a whole episode just for itself
This week is another in a string of episodes where the Saints Unscripted crew seem to have run out of real "faith" issues that they are able or willing to defend and instead end up in the weeds of pointless LDS history. Yet we can still pull some helpful principles out of seemingly worthless material.
Time Magazine has awarded "Person of the Year" to an overly entitled European teenager with a truancy issue. Someone in the Trump campaign thought it would be a good idea to turn Trump into Thanos, the mad titan whose body count put Margaret Sanger to shame, instead of the obvious comparison to IronMan, the billionaire savior of mankind. It's a Bold Strategy Cotton. and the Nativity scene is hijacked by political activism disguised as a local church.
This week David tries to explain away the significant changes to the LDS Temple Ceremony. I show how this not only negates Joseph's claim to the office of a prophet, it also shows the vast differences between the god of Mormonism and the True God of the Bible
Kamala Harris has suspended her Presidential campaign, apparently poll numbers don't always translate to fund raising. Jessica Yaniv is out here suing everybody who refuses to perform female services to his make parts, and it's bold yet ridiculous activism like this that has caused Chick Fil A to cave even more than they did last week!
Responding to the most recent Saints Unscripted episode of "Faith and Beliefs". David uses some of the weakest arguments for why such solid similarities exist between the LDS Endowment ceremony and the rituals of Freemasonry
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The good news that the Planned Parenthood in Saginaw, MI shuts it's doors is overshadowed by the bad news that a California court has fined David Daleiden around $2.3 Million for the videos that exposed the selling of aborted baby body parts, and the ugly part of it is that the Democrats are using abortion as a key to their election platform.
Terrorists kill Christian boy in Cameroon after trying to abduct him as child soldier, A new Campaign has started to work toward the release of Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah, and prayer points for World Watch List #1 - North Korea
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Pakistan has recorded over 34 cases of abduction, assault, and rape of Christian women in the first 9 months of 2019. Continues prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #2 - Afghanistan
An Evangelist in Egypt awaits trial on a fabricated charge that he belongs to a "terror group" receiving "foreign funding" and sharing "false information". Continued Prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #3 - Somalia
Church leaders in China who were arrested for "running an illegal business" are forced to go to trial without proper representation and no community support. Continued Prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #4 -Libya
A Christian convert from Islam is poisoned by his brother. Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #5 - Pakistan
Jory Micah popped onto my radar a couple weeks ago and in the amount of time managed to ruffle my feathers to the point that I had to respond to her manipulative, fabricated, attention seeking, boo hoo video. Which is precisely what she was looking for, but I just couldn't help myself.
Colin Kaepernick gets a shot at getting back into the NFL and he throws it away in preference of attention, Kanye West takes the stage at Lakewood Church and did a pretty good job of sharing the Gospel among a couple poor statements as well, and Chick-Fil-A turns their back on their customer base and caves to the Rainbow Jihad
Uttar Pradesh is preparing to become another in a long line of states in India to pass "anti-Conversion" laws. Continued prayers for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah, and prayer points for World Watch List #6 -Sudan
The Chinese Government replaced a statue of Christ on top of a church with a lightening rod! Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #7 - Eritrea
A Christian teen is killed during a mob attack on a Christian neighborhood in Pakistan. Continued Prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #8 - Yemen
A Christian family was attacked by a Muslim while they were sitting outside their home, continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and Prayer points for World Watch List #9 - Iran
A Christian evangelist is murdered in Turkey, continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #10 -India
David takes us down the rabbit trail which is the search for Joseph's true successor. Personally I think he's running out of material and this is the beginning or the end for Faith and Beliefs
A Ugandan convert to Christianity is harassed by his family causing him to be arrested twice. Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah, and prayer points for World Watch List #11 - Syria
Two more Christian men murdered as attacks on Christian villages increase in Nigeria, Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #12 - Nigeria
Disney Plus has premiered and plastered some of it's classic movies with the sissified disclaimer that these movies have "Outdated Cultural Depictions". Some British pop star is threatening to cancel her appearance at the Dallas Cowboys Halftime show on Thanksgiving if the Salvation Army doesn't make a donation to the LGBTQ-LMNOP Community. My Question is "Why did 'America's Team' invite a Brit to perform the halftime show on Thanksgiving?", and Yes, Jeffrey Epstein STILL didn't kill himself!!!
A retired pastor and a disabled boy were killed in the latest attack by Boko Haram on Christian communities, Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah and prayer points for World Watch List #13 - Iraq
A pastor and his family are beaten by Hindu Radicals who interrupted their prayer meeting. Continued prayer doe Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah. Prayer points for World Watch List #14 - Maldives
The home of a Christian family in Pakistan set on fire by arsonists, continued prayer for Leah Sharibu #FreeLeah, and prayer points for World Watch List #15 - Saudi Arabia
A Christian Family in Pakistan says their son's murder is being covered up, Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu Help to get the hashtag #FreeLeah trending on social media. Prayer points for World Watch List #16 - Egypt
Responding to the most recent episode of "Faith and Beliefs" from the Saints Unscripted Podcast. David takes on the task of trying to show why DNA evidence really doesn't matter one way or the other in regard to the truth in the Book of Mormon, and instead of filling in the gaps it the narrative, he really just digs the hole deeper
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Two pastors are beheaded amidst increasing unrest in Ethiopia, Today saw an increase in #FreeLeah posts on social media, please continue to pray. Prayer points for World Watch List #17 - Uzbekistan
A little good news today, a pastor who has been held in captivity since April 10 has been released along with one school girl in Nigeria, yet we still have no news on the situation with Leah Sharibu, so we continue to pray. Prayer points for World Watch List #18 - Myanmar
Paula White, who had been recognized as the President's "spiritual adviser" is now an official member of the President's staff, usually this would be a topic for "Let Me Tell Ya!" but the is a real danger to God's Word and Christ's Church because of the heretical theology of Paula White and the false credibility that each lends toward the other in the eyes of "evangelicals" who lack a firm theological foundation.
ISIS claims responsibility for attacks that took the lives of two priests and injured a deacon in Syria, Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu, and prayer points for World Watch List #19 - Laos
Snopes looks like it's trying to cut in on the Babylon Bee's action and putting out satire too...or are they? Josh Harris needs to #GoHome with Beth Moore and Paula White (more to come on Paula in the next Master's Dog episode) and ABCNews sat on the Epstein story for years while young girls continued to be abused by this monster before he didn't kill himself.
A Turkish teacher is suspended for converting from Islam to Christianity, Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu and her family, Prayer points for World Watch List #20 - Vietnam
Christians in Egypt are continually denied justice on the court systems as their cases are repeatedly postponed, Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu, and prayer point for World Watch List #21 - Central African Republic
Christians in Pakistan beaten after they are denied the ability to build a church in their village, Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu and Prayer Points for World Watch List #22- Algeria
David continues in his series on possible successors of Joseph Smith, amazingly enough, I found something relevant to discuss even in this video.
Coptic Christians in Egypt are forced to rebuild their church outside of the village. Continued prayer for Leah Sharibu. Prayer Points for World Watch List #23 - Turkmenistan
5 Christians Beaten in India for refusing to recant their faith, Prayers for Leah, and Prayer Points for World Watch List #24 - Mali #FreeLeah #PersecutedChurchAwarenessMonth
More News about demolished Churches in China, No new updates about Leah, Please keep praying, and prayer points for World Watch List #25 - Mauritania
Churches in India's Tamil Nadu State are put under surveillance, Keep Praying for Leah Sharibu, and prayer points for World Watch List #26 - Turkey
Responding to Kwaku from Saints Unscripted is always frustration, but for some reason this was was exceptionally so. I actually recorded this episode multiple times, even ending up changing it from Episode 28 to 29 because it was easier to plug another episode in between.
Another non-stop week of news cycle madness is in the books and we'll look at just the smallest portion of what went on. The Documentary "Babies are Still Murdered Here was released on Reformation Day, and you helped it beat the algorithms and get tens of thousands of views. Beto dropped out of the presidential race and "Epstein Didn't Kill Himself"
Churches throughout different parts of China are being closed down by the Chinese Government. No new information is available about Leah Sharibu. Prayer points for World Watch List #27 - China
Nine Christian men including a pastor have been sentenced to 5 years in prison in Iran, A bipartisan letter from U.S Senators and members of Congress has been sent to the President of Nigeria urging him to work for Leah Sharibu's release. Prayer Points for World Watch List #28 - Ethiopia.
I Almost title this one "Do I Gotta?" It seems these "Faith and Beliefs" episodes are getting more and more meaningless. But I have made a commitment to you....the people.... that I will respond to each and every episode they create, no matter how boring and pointless it really is.
A Pastor and his family are victims of a "Home Invasion" style attack, Updates on Leah Sharibu and Prayer points for World Watch List #29 - Tajikistan. #PersecutedChurchAwarenessMonth #FreeLeah
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Today marks the beginning of Persecuted Church Awareness Month. Join us through the next 30 days praying for our brothers and sisters around the world who are persecuted for their faith. Prayer Points for World Watch List #30 - Indonesia
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I am so backed up on album and book reviews, and I feel bad that I'm letting Kanye jump the line over other guys that I've been listening to for week, but I gotta get this out now! So here is the official Evangelical Norm review of "Jesus is King" by Kanye West. Eshon Burgundy, Zion, and Thi'sl coming very, very soon
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This week we are gonna take a look at "The Sidney Rigdon Succession Crisis" which really is a pointless conversation but does point out that this man Joseph, who claimed to be a prophet, had a serious lack of discernment when it came to counselors and other leaders in the early LDS church
Getting ready to jump into Persecuted Church Awareness Month, Here is episode 31 with an update of Leah Shabiru, and prayer points for World Watch List #31 - Jordan Warning Sound may be a little off, filming from a hotel room in Phoenix during ReformCon 2019...my apologies
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Maybe it's the cold I'm dealing with, maybe it's from lack of sleep, maybe it's that I dread going back to work... It's more likely that this weeks Reform Con 2019 has just got me so fired up to engage in the public square that on this episode I just decided to rant! I ranted about things that I have talked about a lot, and I ranted about some stuff that I have, until now, remained silent on, but good or bad, here you go. Unabashed, unadulterated, uninhibited, and uncensored Evangelical Norm.
"Crazy week in the news cycle" is becoming a far to repetitive and sadly normal description for life in these United States (and Beyond) and it all seems to play out in the new "public square" which is Social Media. This week I present to you some good stuff, some bad stuff, and some ugly stuff. Hang on tight, don't get triggered....really, please don't get triggered
This week we embark on a multi-part series on the events leading up to and ultimately detailing Joseph Smith's murder. I'm not sure how many episodes this will be because that depends on the Saint's Unscripted folks, the present, I respond, and we'll see how long that takes. Today however I'm focused on the use of the terms "martyr" and "martyrdom". Neither of these can be attributed to Joseph Smith. Murdered? yes. Martyred? No
Those of us not belonging to the Trump-Cult have to acknowledge the really bad policy decision he made in pulling troops out of Afghanistan, Beto wants to take away your churches tax deductions and another African American in a tragic evening was shot and killed by a police officer inside her own home, playing video games with her aunt!
Trump's withdrawal of U.S Forces in Syria could create dangerous situations for Kurdish Christians in the area. Muslim Honor killings continue in Egypt, and prayer points for Nepal
I have committed to respond to every one of The Saints Unscripted "Faith and Beliefs" videos, even when they are seemingly meaningless, like this one. But upon deeper investigation, we can find that even in the strange teachings that we don't need to bother with, we can find some nuggets of wisdom to walk away with
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Amber Guyger, the Dallas police officer who was convicted of murdering Botham Jean was sentenced this week, and Botham's brother Brandt presented a simply amazing picture of the Gospel by forgiving Amber in his victim statement and then went a step further, asking if he could hug her, which he did...and Twitter LOST IT'S MIND! Also, AOC got trolled at a town hall meeting and Kanye west came to Salt Lake City
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Does God want us to ignore all evidence for, or against things relating to Him, His Word, and His Commands? Is evidence simply for the scientific and physical world around us and contrary to spiritual things? Apparently the Mormons believe so, and today David is going to take us down that rabbit hole. Hopefully I can provide a logical rope to help us climb back out.
Let's talk a little bit about Kanye West, is he or isn't he a true convert? will he ever make secular music again? Will we ever actually see "Jesus is King" drop? Also, why is society so quick to take dudes who do cool things and just break them down and try to ruin their life. We'll look at the situations of Carson King "the Venmo Beer Guy" and Bill Pulte "The Twitter Philanthropist"
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Week #1 of my Sunday school class covering Mormonism. This week we actually look at the genuine article. What is the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Once again responding to a mixture of lies and out of context scripture used by the LDS church, specifically David, from Saints Unscripted to try to convince you that the LDS Church holds one absolete (Aaronic) and one unobtainable (Melchizedek) priesthood.
An update on the persecuted church. False accusations and closed house churches result from Hindu attacks on Christians in Uttar Pradesh, India. 110 Christian girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram in Feb 2018, 5 were killed, 104 returned home, one, Leah Sharibu, is still be held captive because of her refusal to renounce Christ her King. Prayer points for Bhutan, #33 on the World Watch List
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This week we'll talk a little bit more about the most dangerous candidate in the democratic primaries, the media's double standard on what is or isn't offensive, and a Christian Healthcare sharing co-op puts their foot down on adherence to their statement of Faith.
It's a Saints Unscripted double header, First David does a fantastic job of knocking down a very seldom used, pointless argument about Book of Mormon geographic names. Then we get to the real lies and deception that we have all come to expect from Mormon Apologists from times past to present day and we get to rehash some Biblical "prophecies" about the Book of Mormon. Beware! Eisegesis ahead!
Presidential Candidate, Mayor Pete Buttigieg went on The Breakfast Club this last week, and twisted the Word of God to try to defend the horrific practice of abortion, and in turn God revealed what may be the ugliest example of depravity in this arena by exposing over 2,200 bodies of murdered babies inside the home of a recently deceased abortionist (serial killer) in Mayor Pete's own South Bend.
A quick run down on the most recent Democrat debate, including Joe Biden's gaffes, Bernie Sander's bottomless treasury, and Kamala Harris' disregard for the Constitution. After that we discuss the scariest men on that stage and why I think that. Finally, a discussion on suicide, depression and your need for a local pastor and his need for your prayers!
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Be prepared folks, this one gets a little heated!!! David is going to answer (poorly) some questions regarding Joseph Smith's "Inspired" translation of the Bible, and I get mad!
My Review of the new album by H.U.R.T published by Royal Priest Hood, "Heaven on Earth" with a look at the video for the song "Chess"
Taking a look at Todd Bentley and the accusations against him, Benny Hinn renounces the prosperity gospel (we hope) and Jackie Hill Perry makes some strange alliances, and how do we work through all of these things?
18 years ago we experienced the worst terrorist attack on American soil in out nations history, and it was an Islamic attack on the perception of this nations Christian Foundation. Since that time we have watched out religious freedoms and 1st amendment rights deteriorate to the point that the U.S.A may find itself on the world watch list!
The NFL is back in full swing as we have our first regular season Sunday and amazingly it wasn't over shadowed by kneeling activists or immature presidential tweets, but it wasn't without controversy. Antonio Brown demanded and got his release from the Raiders after leveling a racist slur at the owner. Also let's discuss the apparent repentance of False teach and faith healer Benny Hinn
This episode deals with the Washing and Anointing part of the LDS Endowment Ceremony, is it biblical? is it needed? is it offensive? Let's figure it out, Shall we?
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Dave Chappelle comparing abandoning a child with abortion is not helpful. Complaining about the emphasis (or lack thereof) on issues at the border, when "white males" are committing mass shootings is NOT helpful. pointing out the multiple abortions of a outspoken celebrity when she talks about a 17 month old shot during a mass shooting IS NOT HELPFUL
Preach the Gospel - That's Helpful!!!
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Should we believe that the Church that Christ established completely fall away into false doctrines and aberrant teachings that plunged the world into centuries of ignorant darkness only to have the light of truth "restored" in the 19th century by a story-telling, money digging, farm boy with a "seer stone" or should we believe the words of Christ who promised us that "the gates of hell" would not prevail against His Church
So the official report is in, and the want us to believe that Jeffery Epstein really did kill himself and I'm still not buying the story. Planned Parenthood loses some government funding, which is a good thing, but it's not enough, and Donald Trump seems to be buying into the notion that he is some sort of Messianic figure.
Christcentic's brand new album "The James Initiative" is out and it is GREAT!! I don't think it cracked my top 10 favorite albums, but it's definitely Top 15. well worth the money, so GO SPEND SOME MONEY and support your favorite CHH artists so they can continue to make theologically sound, quality music!!
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I have worn the badge of "Son of Perdition" according to Mormonism proudly for years. Is David trying to take that away from me? (Now that's certified click bait right there)
Kwaku sets out to prove the Mormon God is the only possible presentation of God based upon the fanciful imaginings of the atheist mind. God isn't a God at all, apparently, He's an alien life form. I wonder if he eats cats?
Increased attacks on Christians in India as well as continued attacks on our brothers and sisters in Nigeria. Prayer points for World Watch List #34 - Kazakhstan
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I didn't think I'd ever succumb to any conspiracy theory, But all this junk surrounding the "suicide" of Jeffrey Epstein may finally push me over the edge. And apparently "Stans" are a thing, and there are devoted to both the talented and the deranged and they all need a strong dose of the Gospel
This week David looks at the "minor" discrepancies between 4 of the recorded versions of Joseph Smith's "First Vision" I'll point out the major discrepancies among the 9 recorded versions of the same event and explain why it is indeed a huge compromise in the foundation of Mormonism
David and Brett continue their discussion on the similarities between the LDS Endowments and the Masonic Initiation. They question whether or not that even matters, and I will explain to you why it does.
Is white supremacy the cause of all mass shootings? Is mental health the cause? What about Donald Trump's rhetoric? Why does Donald Trump do stupid things? Is Donald Trump a Christian? Who killed Jeffrey Epstein? Is Jeffery Epstein dead? Will Bob and Chuck ever speak to one another again? These questions and more (or less) will be answered on our next episode of "SOAP" (or "Let Me Tell Ya")
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David brings in guest host Brett McDonald from LDS Truth Claims to explain the identical part, the similar parts, and the not so similar parts of the LDS Endowment Ceremony and the Freemason Initiation ceremony.
The first episode in what looks to be a plethora of "Master's Dog" shows in the upcoming days, David explains the LDS Endowment Ceremony done in LDS temples around the world and the significance of that ceremony, then I'll talk about why it's flawed and unnecessary.
Let's take a look at the aftermath of persecution in Iraq and Syria as we pass the 5th anniversary of the Rise of Isis, and more stories of violent attacks in Nigeria. Prayer points for Morocco #35 on Open Doors USA's World Watch List.
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A shout out to my FAVORITE podcast! Curt Kennedy and Tone Stallone over at Cross Examine just finished up season 1 and I couldn't recommend them more highly! And I slept on the new Zae da Blacksmith joint for WAY too long. amazing album with some of the "dopest" beats I've heard in a long time!!!
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Mental Illness is run amok in our world today, from men "who feel pretty" and want to have topless swim parties with 12 year old girls, guys in dresses who want to rent an actual uterus in order to "have a child" with another dude, and white supremacists who want to gun down immigrants. There's not much happening to stop any of it because each side has a narrative to stick to, BUT WE HAVE AN ANSWER!!!
David sets up another straw man using "The Late War" which I had never even heard of until he spoke about it, and I have been arguing against the Book of Mormon for 20 years. Not a relevant argument!
Album reviews for "Trinity" by Chrys Jones and "American Holocaust" by Dusty Marshall Two fantastic albums! go buy them and support your favorite CHH artists and their ministries
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The author of the best selling book "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" has announced that not only is he leaving his wife, but by all intents and purposes, he is not (which means he never was) a Christian.
Almost as if I willed it, Jeffrey Epstein is back in the news along with some ridiculous hashtag and an even more ridiculous conspiracy theory behind it. Robert Mueller testified and really didn't say anything, and the Founders Ministries dropped a trailer that apparently said a lot that caused some people to LOSE THEIR MINDS!
David takes us through the theory that Joseph Smith may have taken ideas for The Book of Mormon from Ethan Smith's book "The View of The Hebrews"
Two rather disturbing stories of persecution from around the world and prayer points for World Watch List #36 - Brunei
This is a long episode folks, buckle in and hang on! I have three coins, adding up to 55 cents. One of them is not a nickel. What coins do I have.
Kwaku is going to attempt to defend the fraud which is "The Book of Abraham" but he's going to try to hide all the nickels. Don't let him fool you.
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Jeffrey Epstein has been replaced in the news cycle by Planned Parenthood, as they "terminate" their recently appointed president before she even got to 9 months in her term (typical Planned Parenthood) and Trump vs. the Squad! Then we all got caught up in a wonderful distraction that made us look old...literally
Reaction Video for Curt Kennedy's new video for "Rednecks and..." from "The Appendix" which is available for purchase over at
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David is going to give a lesson on the "Straw Man Argument". Listen as he presents a older than dirt argument that literally nobody uses and is even refuted by opponents of the LDS Church and then summarily dismisses it, like the rest of the world did decades ago. Why am I even here for this one?
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A sad moment for Christianity as we say goodbye to Norm Geisler. A look at the rantings of a disqualified "pastor" and the scary state of U.S politics as we see the connections between a sitting and former president to a known sex offender
David explains how the fact that Joseph gave a translation from forged "Egyptian" hieroglyphics on fabricated plates somehow doesn't mar his prophetic validity, or the prophetic integrity of any of the other supposed prophets between him and 1980, the time frame that the LDS Church continued to uphold the authenticity of the Kinderhook plates
Even though ISIS has been pushed back, very few Christians have returned to their homes in Mosul for fear of potential persecution and broken trust in their Muslim neighbors. Prayer points for World Watch List #37 - Tunisia
"Don't Quote Me Bro" Dan Barker and his Freedom From Religion Foundation woke The Master's Dog this morning with their #AtheistTantrum over Desiring God's tweet about "5 Bad Reasons to Go to Church This Sunday" They commented, I commented, I got blocked, and then the fun began.
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Two topics on the docket for today, one ridiculous, one repugnant. Apparently there are some people somewhere losing their minds over the fact that the new "Little Mermaid" is going to be Black!!! Stop, just stop!(but keep those memes coming!) Second, we are going to talk about the increasing push for the normalization of pedophilia and how we deal with it as Christians.
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David is going to tell us what the Mormons believe about the Millennium, and rather than spend a lot of time going through all of the school's of thought on this secondary issue, I will deal with just the false teachings of Mormonism revealed in this video from Saints Unscripted.
A sobering look at abortion statistics, President Trump panders to a murderous dictator, The Democratic Debates are a massive performance of pandering to an audacious level of ridiculousness, and a handful of PCA pastors pander to the LGBTQ community when they should actually be calling them to repent.
My second episode is dealing with Kwaku El's video he posted about his trip to Manti, in the future I will probably be more focused on apologetics and theology, but this was more dealing with the false personal attacks upon ex-Mormon believers in Christ
Dusty Marshall dropped a video for the title track from the upcoming "American Holocaust" Album, so I did what I do when Dusty releases a video...I cried... then I talked about it's impact for the lives of children , the salvation of parents, and the Glory of God!
Brand New expanded response podcast and we pick up right where we left off, with Faith and Beliefs! David is gonna tell us about why Mormons believe what they believe about marriage and I will tell you what the Bible says (or doesn't say) on the topic
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World Watch List #38 - Qatar A couple of similar stories from different parts of India concerning Christians being arrested for sharing the Gospel and Prayer Points for WWL #38 - Qatar
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We won our fair-use dispute with over the reaction video and review of Taylor Swift's most recent song. My wife and I paid a visit to Masterpiece Cakeshop in Denver, but they were closed, and I got to preach the gospel while uniting a couple in the covenant of marriage and found out that not many pastors actually bother to share the gospel at weddings.
Was Joseph Smith a convicted con-man? Is there a record of conviction? Is there even consistent record of the court proceedings in existence? Does it matter? Yes it does and I'll tell you why!
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I'm almost embarrassed to even make this response to Taylor Swift's attempt to provide 2019 with it's official LGBTQ anthem, but the fact that it was all over social media and I'm a glutton for punishment, I responded.
Some strange occurrences throughout the last week. Bill Cosby wishes you a happy Father's Day, OJ Simpson joins Twitter..on the anniversary of his wife's murder, a "church" saves "Drag Queen Story Hour" and Planned Parenthood rears it's ugly head at my local Juneteenth celebration!
A quick teaser for some upcoming new stuff, the David make an attempt to show that some proprietary Hebrew writing styles within the Book of Mormon can actually overcome the plethora of evidence that proves it to be a fraud.
More Attacks in Burkina Faso bringing the number of dead to over 100 in 6 weeks. Prayer points for World Watch List #39 - Mexico
Pride month continues and the debauchery associated with it gets more and more vile. The normalization of pedophilia is obvious to those who are willing to see it with the introduction of "drag kids" into the LGBTQ+ movement.
In his most valiant effort yet, and also his most blatant failure, David attempts to weave together a web of confusion to make polygamy seem acceptable in your eyes and pass it off as a minor "oopsie" on the vast tapestry of Mormonism. Don't buy it! not for a minute!
This weekend officially started Pride Month which has brought hordes of flamboyant, indecent, and blatant sinfulness out of the woodwork and in to the daylight with three snaps and a middle finger toward God's Word. President Trump even got in on the action trying to garner favor from both sides and in my opinion, not very successfully!
It's a Josh Kriese Triple play! Since I hadn't reviewed the last coupls track he dropped, I figured I would give a 3 for 1 review along with the release of "Miscarriage" today! Available wherever you get your Josh Kriese music
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This week, David makes a very feeble attempt to defend the credibility of Brigham Young as a "Prophet of God" in light of the Adam-God Doctrine which miserably fails (and opens a 2nd can of worms as well)
Whatever they are doing down there in Alabama, whether it's the schools, the churches, the down-home cookin' or simply something in the water, We need to get us some of that around the rest of the nation!
David tries to explain how the priesthood works according to Mormonism in a video filled with bad scriptural interpretation, contradictions and a couple outright lies.
Urgent Prayer request for brothers and sisters in Nigeria. World Watch List #40 - Kenya
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The past week has basically been all abortion, all the time. So this episode of Let Me Tell Ya! is no different. I hit on a couple different issues, but focused on a few bad arguments that I've had thrown at me this week to justify abortion. Over 3,500 babies were murdered worldwide in the time it took to make this video.
This may be the most ridiculous of the Faith and Beliefs videos I've responded to thus far (don't say that too loud, they'll take it as a challenge) David is going to try to convince you that "seer stones" are a normative principle of Christian history and ritual. they aren't!
Here we are for Joyner Lucas part 3! This time around we are gonna look at Marrio Esco's response to "Devil's Work" and give my reaction and opinion on this joint.
In episode 2, we're going to look at Bizzle's Response to Joyner Lucas. As always, Bizzle's got bars! He hits a couple of the points I made in my review and I really only have one critique about the song where I feel a little uneasy. but over all, Great track, measured response,and the gospel is in there!
Happy Mothers Day! A quick shout out to my mom, a glance at the insanity of the pro-murder argument, and a deep dive into the most recent school shooting, the hero of that day Kendrick Castillo, and what we a Christians should make of this situation.
So I did a pro life challenge video yesterday on Facebook Live and today I needed to add an addendum and a challenge of my own all because of Brian Sims- Bully extraordinaire! He bullied some Pro life folks outside a Planned parenthood in PA and asked people to donate to Planned Butcherhood so I am asking anyone who is pro-life and watching this video to go to www.endabortionnow.com and donate any amount of money you can! After you do that. send a tweet to @BrianSimsPA and let him know that he inspired you!
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My unfiltered reaction to Joyner Lucas and his new video "The Devil's Work" I hadn't seen or heard this song before now, so this is just my instant reaction without any preparation or meditation.
Finally scraping the bottom of the barrel for points to defend the Book of Mormon, David tries to provide us with "Jewish-isms" in the Book of Mormon, little bits of apologetic acrobatics that are supposed to prove the validity of the Book of Mormon that simply fall on their face.
Updates on Asia Bibi and the situation in Nigeria and prayer points for Russia, #41 on the World Watch List.
This week saw a few deaths, both real and fictional, that effected me significantly. All of them impacted me emotionally for very different reason. Also I talk about why I don't hate spoilers and then I provide you with some spoilers from Avengers Endgame. Fair Warning!
This episode we discuss whether or not the Book of Mormon could have been inspired by Satan.
This week we talk about Joe Biden entering the 2020 presidential race, Beth Moore is trolling Calvinists (actually , she is trolling all complimentarians) and is YouTube keeping conservatives in the dark?
Once again, David provides us with the LDS viewpoint on the afterlife. first he casts doubt upon the what the Bible is very clear about, then leads to a heretical teaching of eventual universalism. I present the biblical stance.
Continued persecution in Nigeria as 17 Christians were murdered after a baby dedication on Palm Sunday. Prayer Points for Malaysia, #42 on the World Watch List
Holy Week started off on Monday with the world watching as the roof of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral burned and ended with terrorist attacks on Christians and tourists as at least 8 bombings tore through Sri Lanka. 3 Churches were among the bomb sites.
A rather speedy look at the difference between the Mormon and the Christian takes on tithes and offerings
David makes a rather futile attempt to convince us that Joseph Smith was not a false prophet, we'll discuss that prophecies are not all that makes a false prophet
Today I have three seemingly random topics, Evangelism, Abortion and my new favorite podcast, but they are all connected if you follow the thread.
This episode, David tries to convince us that there is evidence for the Book of Mormon, and why we should believe it even if there isn't any evidence. I believe there is plenty of evidence, it's just all stacked up against it!
This episode, David talks about the LDS beliefs about prophets and why they believe they are needed, I'll explain the biblical side of things.
Updates on Asia Bibi and Persecuted Christians in Nigeria. prayer points and info about World Watch List #43 - Kuwait
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This weekend was the 188th Semi Annual General Conference of the LDS Church, so of course I went down to share the Gospel with as many as would listen. Then we went and saw the movie "Unplanned" which was quite an experience! Get Tickets for Unplanned: https://unplannedtickets.com/ Are You Pregnant in need of help? : https://www.care-net.org/find-a-pregnancy-center Do you want to see abortion ended? https://endabortionnow.com/ Evangelism Resources: https://apologiastudios.com/browse https://www.livingwaters.com/ https://carm.org/ http://www.utlm.org/
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For maybe the second time, I was very tempted to skip this episode and wait for something of more substance to come off of the "Saints Unscripted" screen. But I am committed to responding to every one of these videos. Today the "nothing burger" that is the apologetic of the "gold" plates.
They seem like they have slipped from Faith and Beliefs to Apologetics and Red Herrings. Today, David is going to explain how Mormons can trust a feeling that can be replicated by my sister's chili for assurance of the truth of a fraudulent book.
My First Disputation of the Book of Mormon - "So You Think The Book of Mormon is a Fraud?" https://youtu.be/40PcEYL818o
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Today David takes us through what the Mormons believe about suicide and the state of an individual's eternity who takes their own life. Then I add to it the True Gospel of Christ and how Christians view the state of those who commit suicide.
Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
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Welcome to the new and (hopefully) improved Evangelical Norm Podcast! Today we'll talk about the real world entertainment of Jussie Smollett, which is probably better than "Empire" itself, men who want to cuddle (and try not to vomit) and the tragic death of a dude I never heard of, Nipsey Hussle.
Today, David, in a very deceptive way tries to convince us that the temples are still a required part of Christian Worship today and that they have been since after the resurrection of Christ. I get a bit heated in my refutation of this lie.
The Chinese government attempts to shut down one of the biggest house churches in Beijing, placing the pastors on house arrest and locking the doors of the home where they meet. Prayer points for Oman, #44 on the World Watch List
David gives a brief synopsis of what the Book of Mormon is about, and I react with the two most pressing questions (in my opinion) that must be asked.
Link to my first refutation of the Book of Mormon
https://youtu.be/40PcEYL818o
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Talking about the ridiculous tweets from our President in light of a tweet from Ice T, and just the ugliness that exists in social media and the opposite effect speaking face to face with someone has on ones willingness to say just about anything
The death toll increases in Nigeria, should we be using one event over another as a political stand. Prayer points for our brothers and sisters in UAE
After a whole week of diving deep into a bunch of different albums, videos and singles from my brothers in Christian Hip Hop, I felt a unity, and a comfortable hope for the future of the Reformed Church in spite of what seems to be a huge wedge between black and white believers.
Our week in music review is wrapping up with our 6th artist in as many days. I had never heard of Dusty Marshall before, but I am glad I did. we'll see more from him next week, but today we check out one awesome song and take a look at his last album.
www.irregular4christ.com www.endabortionnow.com www.apologiastudios.com
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Today we take on the classic Grace vs. Works argument and examine what the Mormons say they believe and what lies underneath that, along with the Biblical teaching on the subject
Continuing our week of music reviews with the Barsmen Vol. II Lyrical Theology over some old school beats.
Hazakim dropped their newest album "Origins". this is easily top 5 of my favorite albums. you can pick it up at : www.wrathandgrace.com
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Finally after about 6 months I'm ready to give a full review of Curt Kennedy's latest album "The Appendix"
David gives an incomplete description of what the Mormons believe about Jesus, and I interject the missing information that shows why Mormonism is outside of Orthodoxy based on their Christology
So many things in the news cycle this week from National appreciation for serial killers (aka abortion providers) , not so thinly veiled socialism, and anti-Semitic representatives, but for some reason the GOP/Political conservatives keep arguing the wrong points. let's look at the real issues here
More attacks in Nigeria from Fulani Militants and prayer points for our brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka
This episode we listen to David describe the Mormon teaching on Heaven and Hell (or lack thereof) and I bring the Biblical teaching about the subject and how it differs from Mormon teaching
David continues on on the next step in the Mormon "Plan of Salvation". What happens after we die? He explains the Mormon view and I explain why that doesn't line up with what the Bible teaches.
Out of the plethora of issues we could talk about, the most glaring one to me is the issue of abortion, creating a bigger and bigger divide between left and right in our nation and closing in on 70,000,000 children murdered in the womb since 1973. There is many ways we can get involved to be champions for the lives of babies in the womb.
A Christian brother is beheaded for his faith in India and prayer points for World Watch List #47 - Columbia
In a week that is rich in subject matter from the insane rantings of AOC to the arrest and spectacle that is named Jussie Smollett, from the rising number of Democrat Presidential candidates to the hijacking of femininity by men who feel pretty. And yes, Donald Trump still has full access to his twitter account. In light of all that, I decided to step away from all of it and come back to the basis of why I even have a podcast. The Gospel of Jesus Christ!
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David begins a series on the LDS "Plan of Salvation" This should prove to be an interesting series. Today we talk "Pre-existence" and whether or not it's biblical.
What does a worship service look like at a Mormon church? We'll let David guide us through a typical Sunday and then I'll talk about the issues with that
David continues in Faith and Beliefs with a series on Joseph Smith. I point out some glaring omissions in his history and get a little heated.
The final episode covering the Articles of Faith. David covers #12 and #13 and I spend some time discussing them from a Biblical viewpoint.
I guess there's no way around it, we have got to talk about Jussie Smollet and the SNAFU that is our media and political atmosphere in America. How should we deal with these stories as Christian people?
Today we look at the end times according to Mormon teaching and history and places where they divid from mainstream Christianity
far too often now days, especially recently in the church, we are seeing people making sweeping generalizations about entire groups, races, denominations based on the actions of a few withing those groups, instead of focusing on the content and actions of each individual person.
Is God still speaking to the world through prophets like Moses, Isaiah and Elijah? Is His church organized with a Prophet as the leader? What happens if a non-mormon gets revelation that the Mormon Church is false?
Pray for Pastor Tun Na who has been kidnapped in Myanmar, and pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in The Palestinian Territories.
Today, David takes us through the first portion of the 8th Article of Faith, whether or not the Bible is inerrant and sufficient.
Let's talk about New York and Virginia's "choice" to murder kids right up to the point of birth and whether or not the taste of shoe polish in Gov. Northam's (D-VA) mouth is due to putting his foot in it last week in the now viral radio interview or if it is residual from the shoe polish from the blackface photo in college?
David discusses Articles of Faith #6 and #7, the structure of the LDS Church and their beliefs on the gifts of the spirit. I add commentary where needed.
Articles 4 and 5 of the LDS church, is baptism needed for salvation and is there a specific authority required to perform it.
This week we'll look at some horrifying attitudes about children and why parents are willing to express these attitudes and ultimately what is the solution
Article of Faith #3 could be among the most diametrically opposed to orthodox Christianity. we'll discuss that today
Article of Faith #3 could be among the most diametrically opposed to orthodox Christianity. we'll discuss that today
Today we'll look at the 2nd Article of Faith and examine what the Mormons believe about original sin, and human sin nature in general.
Article of Faith #1 is what the Mormons believe about the person and nature of God. Joseph Smith denied the Trinity and performed some complicated apologetic gymnastics to create a god the Mormons can understand.
My response video to the "Saints Unscripted" first episode in a series explaining the 13 Articles of Faith. they started with the 11th Article of Faith in an attempt to downplay the claim that all religion outside of Mormonism are false.
46 years have passed since the Supreme Court decided that it was constitutional to murder children in what should be the safest place on Earth for a child, their mother's womb. Today, people shout their abortions #ShoutYourAbortion and apparently schedule meet-ups with kids to explain why they think murdering babies is a good thing!
Utah's March for Life Jan 26th 2019 1pm Utah State Capitol https://www.facebook.com/events/691440151217141/
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Most of us have heard the story of "Pastor"John Grey and the $200,000 car he bought his wife. (If you haven't consider yourself lucky) We're gonna talk about that and the way it was dealt with. (Not good)
This past Wednesday, rumors of new changes to the LDS Temple Ceremony began to swirl around the internet and social media. Later that day the First Presidency released a statement essentially confirming those rumors. And I'm here to speak about that.
Happy New Year! and along with the new year comes those pesky New Years Resolutions! Our yearly plan to go to the gym daily until January 17th, to lose weight, to change our diet, read the bible in a year and so on and so on ad nauseum. Let get real about what we should resolve to and just how we can go about that
I was inspired to discuss the reliability of Scripture and the Historical account of Jesus' birth, based on a sermon about the Magi and a snarky comment from an atheist.
We've all had our run-ins with internet and social media trolls, many of us have wondered how we can or should respond to them. I wanted to take a look at a couple specific scenarios and see if I can break down that conundrum in a biblical way.
Christmas should be a time of Peace on Earth and Good Will toward men, but in India and some other places around the world, Christmas is a time of heightened fear and increased persecution from Hindus, Muslims, and other violent false religions.
Political correctness run amok as Kevin Hart is forced to step down from hosting the Oscars and apologize for words from years ago. This years Heisman Trophy winner is slammed for tweets he made when he was 15, and men who feel pretty are dominating women's sports. Where do we stand as Christians in the grand scheme of things!
So "Christian" Twitter blew up this week with tweets and articles about someone named Lauren Daigle (Never heard of her...no joke, I had never heard of her until this week) who apparently is a "Christian" celebrity who has followed the wishy washy path of bad theology in regard to homosexuality.
New regulations in China make target churches and students in educational institutions. World Watch List #1 - North Korea
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4 Finnish tourists are arrested in Malaysia for distributing Christian pamphlets, charged with "disturbing religious harmony" World Watch List #2 - Afghanistan
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An evangelist is denied re-entry into Turkey, where his family is still located, because of his work in sharing the Gospel and his faith in Jesus Christ. World Watch List #3 - Somalia
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A pastor and his son are attacked by Hindu radicals for the assumption that they were building a church. They were however building a house. World Watch List #4 - Sudan
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An American Missionary was killed on the North Sentinel Island in India by a violent, isolated tribe while he was trying to preach the Gospel. Many "Christians' have criticized his motives and actions for trying to reach a people who didn't want to be reached.
A story of a Christian missionary murdered by an un-reached tribe of Indians on North Sentinel Island World Watch List #5 - Pakistan
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Two Christian converts arrested and taken to unknown locations by government agencies in Iran. World Watch List #6 - Eritrea
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Multiple Christians including 2 pastors killed in two attacks a few miles apart in the DRC. World Watch List #7 - Libya
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Multiple Christians including 2 pastors killed in two attacks a few miles apart in the DRC. World Watch List #7 - Libya
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Examples of persecution under "no - conversion" laws in Jharkhand India. World Watch List #8 - Iraq
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The Evangelical Norm Episode #75 - What Hath Vicky Beeching Wrought Another in a long line of blasphemous heretical teachers is making videos to convince people to indulge in their sin instead of denying themselves and following Christ.
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350 homes and properties illegally seized from Christians in Iraq. World Watch List #9 - Yemen
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A Indonesian Protestant Politician is accused of blasphemy for criticizing discriminatory laws in that country. World Watch List #10 - Iran
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High Caste Hindus force a church to close it's doors in Nepal. World Watch List #20 - India
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Four pastors are framed for desecrating Hindu gods and they are beaten and arrested for this "crime" World Watch List #12 - Saudi Arabia
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A testimony to the Gospel of Jesus Christ given through the willingness of 13 Muslim converts to Christianity to endure imprisonment and torture without renouncing their faith in Christ, World Watch List # 13 - Maldives
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A brief story about threats made against a pastor in Sri Lanka by angry locals and a Buddhist monk. World Watch List #14 - Nigeria
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Persecuted Church Awareness Month - Nov 16th 2018 A violent intruder attacks a church in Egypt. World Watch List #15 - Syria
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Persecuted Church Awareness Month - Nov 15th 2018 An update on Asia Bibi, and a prayer request for the fellow believers in Pakistan. World Watch List #16 - Uzbekistan
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Christian workers attacked in Northeastern Kenya. 2 killed, two survivors tell the story. World Watch List #17 - Egypt
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One church in Hunan province in China has been specifically targeted by local authorities for various forms of harassment. World Watch List #18 - Vietnam
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In light of a #IStandWithPP" video that went semi-viral this week, and the midweek episode of CrossPolitic talking about "#ShoutYourAbortion" I decided to shout my abortion, and shout the Gospel hopefully louder! This is by far the hardest video I have ever done. I hope it Glorifies God!
In light of a #IStandWithPP" video that went semi-viral this week, and the midweek episode of CrossPolitic talking about "#ShoutYourAbortion" I decided to shout my abortion, and shout the Gospel hopefully louder! This is by far the hardest video I have ever done. I hope it Glorifies God!
Christians in Algeria await trial for "inciting a Muslim to change his religion." which could carry a prison sentence of up to 5 years or an $8,700 fine. World Watch List #19 - Turkmenistan
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Another story about Christians beaten by Hindu "radicals" during a prayer meeting, with police and media present as spectators. World Watch List #20 - Laos
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News about a Vietnamese Pastor who is being refused medical treatment, medication, and family visitation because of Governmental persecution of Christians World Watch List #21 - Jordan
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A tragic story from Uganda about the poisoning of Abdul, a recent convert to Christianity from Islam. World Watch List #22 - Tajikistan
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A young Christian man is beaten by Muslims in a Country most of us have never heard of.
World Watch List #23 - Malaysia
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79 Christian Children were kidnapped from a Presbyterian School in Cameroon. Militant separatists appear to be responsible for a raid on the school reminiscent of the Boko Haram kidnapping of the Chibok School girls in Nigeria in 2014. World Watch List # 24 - Myanmar
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Our first introduction to the terrorist group Boko Haram who attacked a camp of displaced Christians, killing between 8 and 13 and possibly kidnapping others. World Watch List #25 - Nepal
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We've seen #Brexit, we now have #Blexit, I propose it's time for #Chrexit. Christians need to let our faith supersede our politics and consider whether or not to leave the Republican Party and form a true conservative party.
We've seen #Brexit, we now have #Blexit, I propose it's time for #Chrexit. Christians need to let our faith supersede our politics and consider whether or not to leave the Republican Party and form a true conservative party.
For those who thought Hinduism was a very peaceful religion, we have a story of 7 Christians beaten in India that shows otherwise. World Watch List #26 - Brunei
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We get a rare bit of good news regarding the release of Asia Bibi from a Pakistani prison and the threat of death removed all shrouded amidst death threats and riots in Pakistan. World Watch List #27 - Qatar
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An attack on a bus full of Coptic Christians is very reminiscent of an attack from last year and other attacks by ISIS on Christians in the region. World Watch List #28 - Kazakhstan.
November 2nd 2018, Day two of the Persecuted Church Awareness Month brings us to World Watch List #29 - Ethiopia, plus a look at persecution among Christian Churches in China
November 1st 2018 kicks off the 8th year of Persecuted Church Awareness Month. A brief discussion of why we do this. A little bit about Tunisia which is #30 on the World Watch List. Then a story about 2 men murdered for their refusal to recite the Shahada, The Islamic Creed.
Political division, racial division, and religious division have all been carried out to the extreme ends of those mindsets this week, some ending without injury, some ending is horrifying tragedy. How do we stop it? What is the solution? The answer hasn't changed in over 2000 years. It's The Gospel of Jesus Christ. the only solution.
I was disgusted by the way that some one the right responded to the news of bombs being sent to the homes and offices of prominent people in the Democrat party. So I had to talk about it before Sunday, I just didn't think it could wait that long.
Ligonier Ministries released the findings of their bi-annual "State of Theology" Survey. The findings are not encouraging and I break down each statement as much as possible and as much as needed for each one.
This past week brought us "Coming Out Day" and with it, a horrible video from "pastor" Brandan Robertson
After the circus we've watched over the last few weeks, and seeing just how the divide between left and right is ever-widening. I address how we as Christians should respond to incidents of violence and intolerance toward Christians
Episode Notes So the hearings have happened and now the investigation will begin, and we will wait for truth to come forth.
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Episode Notes A few comments on the Kavanaugh accusation, the hashtag "Why I Didn't Report", and the widening divide in America along political and racial issues.
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Episode Notes Shai's new album dropped today, I've had it for a while, just waiting for full release before I dropped my review! 3 Thumbs up, 7 stars, A+++, This album is awesome, great tool for teaching kids, and learning as an adult!
GO BUY THIS ALBUM!!!!
$9.99 on iTunes or $8.99 on Amazon.
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Episode Notes My review of Jackie Hill Perry's book "Gay Girl, Good God" How can you make a 20+ minute video on a book that at many points left me speechless? We I tried, and I hope you find it helpful! Go buy and read this book y'all!!
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Episode Notes This is just me trying to hash out the Statement on Social Justice and The Gospel that was put out this week. I'm just walking through it step by step, explaining how I see it and whether I agree or not.
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Episode Notes This is just me trying to hash out the Statement on Social Justice and The Gospel that was put out this week. I'm just walking through it step by step, explaining how I see it and whether I agree or not. We went through about half today, finish up with the rest tomorrow.
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Episode Notes After watching multiple interactions over the last few months between respected leaders in the Evangelical community, I was struck by how many of those exchanges don't fall into the definition of Love as laid out by Paul in 1 Cor 13.
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