Conversation Rules with Phillip Larsen: Recent Episodes
Ryan and Phillip
We look at current events and trends and take a broad view of what those things mean to the Kingdom. We will attempt to answer the question: “Why should Christians care about this?” The answer to this question cuts both ways. Either it is a subject that Christians care too much about and shouldn’t, or don’t care enough about and should.
The Swan Song.
After 5+ years, RPCR/CR is coming to an end. And tonight, we revisit the pro-life ethic that has guided us for the last 5 years.
Thank you all for letting us be a part of your world for the last 5+ years.
Segment 1: We discuss the shooting in Atlanta that left 8 people dead.
Segment 2: The dichotomy of the Norman Broadcaster who dropped the N word agaisnt the Norman High School girls basketball team, and the fact that Beth Moore doesn't feel like the SBC is her home anymore.
Segment 3: Crisis at the Southern border.
Tonight, Phillip is joined by Rachel Larsen to discuss the politics of abortion and how there is no high ground to be had.
Segment 3: Dr. Suess wasn't canceled.
Segment 4: 2021 StL Cardinals.
Tonight, we give the Biden administration their 6 week progress report.
Then we go in on Potatohead
Go watch Wandavision.
In a three-part episode, we talk about the historic snowstorm, the passing of Rush Limbaugh, and problems at the Lincoln Project.
The Senate votes on the 2nd Impeachment of Donald Trump
HHIEOY: Ravi Zacharias is a monster
Segment 4: It's cold in OKC!
The guys look back at 5 years of RPCR.
And a special announcement about the future of the show.
Ryan and Phillip go through the EOs of the Biden Administration. They are, like most things, a mixed bag. We discuss some of the more prominent ones...and the results of some of the intellectual dishonesty that comes with them.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Tom Ascol violates Godwin's law in the worst way possible.
Phillip - The 2 justice systems.
Segment 4:
We are on the hunt for bigfoot.
Bob Smietana of Religion News Service released his long-form journalism story about the culture and hypocrisy of Ramsey Solutions, the company that financial guru Dave Ramsey started. The boys break down as much as the story as time allows and gives their thoughts.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: The Lincoln Project's John Weaver's scandal.
Ryan: Amazon Servers
Segment 4:
Drew Brees swan song.
Tonight, we discuss what happened at the Capitol this week as there was an insurrection to subvert the Electoral College vote. We discuss the options available to us as we move forward into what's next.
In our last episode of the year, we review both the week and the year. Tonight, we are joined by Jay Knott to discuss the COVID vaccine, the Jericho March, and SCOTUS.
Like we did 4 years ago, we breakdown the cabinet as we know it.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: Quarantine Fatigue
Ryan: The Fall of Carl Lentz
Segment 4: HBOMax Releases.
Tonight, the guys talk about the attempted subversion of democracy by the gang who couldn't sue straight. And of course they discuss why this matters and why it's so concerning.
HHIEOY: The problem with the "Just Preach the Gospel" crowd.
Segment 4: Thunder tear down
As the COVID19 cases spike, Ryan and Phillip come on to talk about the effects and how to mitigate.
HHIEOY:
Phillip - Joe Biden...still PE-OTUS
Ryan - How the last 4 years revealed a lack of discipleship
Segment 4:
The Thunder teardown.
A full episode to discuss the projected win of Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.
Also, the future of RPCR
The Sunday before the election and the guys talk about the Al Mohler rationalization, the instances of shenanigans, and the plea to get out to the polls.
RJ Young joins the guys to discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre, Ice Cube, and Lincoln Riley...just listen, it'll all make sense.
This week, the NY Post releases a story about Hunter Biden's association with a Ukrainian business. The story has problems. Facebook and Twitter blocked those stories.
HHIEOY: More Qanonsense
Segment 4: Post-election witness.
As the story broke that there were forced hysterectomies at a Georgia migrant detention center, we reached out to Rondell Treviño to discuss this story:
Segment 4:
Alex Smith starts. Dak Prescott gets hurt.
The President of the United States has COVID19. The guys breakdown the implications.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Pro-Lifers for Biden
Phillip - Economics
Segment 4: NBA Finals
Right before showtime, the New York Times drops a story talking about Trump's tax habits and outstanding debts. The guys throw out the rundown and talk about this breaking news.
HHIEOY:
Breonna Taylor's killers are not charged by the Grand Jury.
Segment 4:
Take time to take care of yourself.
Ruth Bader Gisnburg passes away. We celebrate her life. We go through the implications.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - The SBC goes through a bit of a name change...but people lose their minds.
Phillip - Burn Pits
Segment 4: We remember the relationship Scalia had with Ginsburg.
Bob Woodward interviews the president for his new book. There are tapes. It goes about as expected. But what wasn't expected is that the President admits that he knew that COVID19 was going to be a huge problem.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Paige Patterson won't go away
Phillip - Two LA Sheriff's deputies were ambushed
Segment 4:
Welcome Back NFL.
Supercharged 90 minute episode where we tackle Kenosha, Falwell Jr., and both conventions.
The Republican lead Senate intel committee releases a bombshell reporting related to the Trump Campaign's behavior in 2016 as it relates to the Russians.
HHIEOY - Johnny Mac does Johnny Mac Things
Segment 4 - Luka Doncic is the truth.
Ryan's back to discuss the newly minted Democratic Ticket
HHIEOY:
Phillip - USPS
Ryan - John MacArthur
Segment 4: NBA is doing it right!
Phillip is riding solo and Jerry Falwell Jr. has given us plenty to talk about.
HHIEOY: Executive Orders
Segment 4: Phillip on another podcast.
With Ryan taking some time, Phillip is joined by friend and friend of the show: Jeremy Coleman.
Chaos ensues.
You thought SCOTUS season was over! Two cases related to the tension point between public health and religious liberty bubble up.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Tom Cotton believes in federalism...until he doesn't.
Phillip - The looming housing crisis.
Segment 4:
Live Baseball
John Lewis was a giant...and he received his reward.
Segment 2&3 - Portland
Segment 4 - Live sports?
In what might be the craziest 'Friday Night News Dump', the President commutes the sentence of Roger Stone.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: What to do with school in the fall
Ryan: The cost of selling your witness
Segment 4:
Big 10 and Pac 10 Cancel non-conference games...will there be football?
Our dear friends Sean and Cathy Cummings stop by and there are no holds barred. Politics, business, and street repair...and it was the most fun you'll ever have on a show!
It's SCOTUS season and there was a surprising decision that came down regarding DACA. We are joined by Alan Cross, Rondell Trevino, and Adam Estle to discuss the decision and the future of DREAMERS.
HHIEOY: Trump rally Tulsa!
Segment 4: Happy Father's Day.
Ryan and Phillip sit down and discuss the greater issues surrounding police reform and the concerns thereof. NO, we aren't "defund" advocates.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: $500 Billion in secret money.
Ryan: Rayshard Brooks.
Segment 4:
To Sportsball or not To Sportsball.
Ryan and Phillip speak with Charlie Sykes from The Bulwark to discuss the news of the day, how we got here, and the road ahead.
In a rare episode where one topic takes the whole hour, Ryan and Phillip talk about the event, the response, the way forward, and our message to our brothers and sisters of color.
With COVID19, there has been a surge of conspiracy theories. The guys put on their tin-foil hat and dive right in!
HHIEOY:
Ryan - The decisions of the pastor for reopening
Phillip - The Open Skies Treaty and Nuclear Testing
Segment 4:
Memorial Day!
In light of the interview between Jonathan Merritt and Al Mohler, Ryan and Phillip dissect some of what is revealed from Mohler's past.
HHIEOY:
Phillip - Inspectors General just keep getting fired.
Ryan - Breonna Taylor killed in a mistaken police raid.
Segment 4:
Hamilton released on Disney Plus
Friend and Friend of the show Pastor Dwight McKissic join Ryan and Phillip to discuss the released video of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - The suicide of Darrin Patrick
Phillip - The Michael Flynn saga.
Segment 4:
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
In a tumultuous week of protests, some of the actions were just ridiculous. Protestors in multiple states went beyond the normal bounds of protest in their actions, including storming capitols, governors mansions, and courthouses. This performance art should have far-reaching implications...Ryan and Phillip discuss.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Pastor Joel Bowman of Louisville, KY sends an open letter to Al Mohler.
Phillip - Turning Point USA applies for...then declines...PPP funds.
Segment 4: to our healthcare friends and workers: Thank you!
Tonight, the guys talk about the tension point between the public health concern and the economic realities. As the country (in a segmented way), how does one strike the right balance.
HHIEOY:
Combined - The allegations against Joe Biden
Segment 4: The NFL Draft
In a reversal of position from 2016, Dr. Al Mohler announces that he will support Donald Trump for President. Ryan and Phillip discuss the reasons and implications for such a move, especially considering that the reasons he chose to not support him 4 years ago still exist.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Harvard takes a cheap shot at home schoolers
Phillip - Balancing the economy and public health
Segment 4: 25th Anniversary of the OKC bombing.
In our first ever Easter Episode, Phillip interviews Ryan as a pastor at West Metro Community Church, Chris Gordon of FBC Hennessey, OK, and Cameron Whaley of Aspen Park Baptist Church (Broken Arrow, OK). In our conversation, they discuss the challenges of ministering in this time of pandemic.
Tonight, as Ryan social distances from the studio, he effectively interviews Phillip as a financial coach to talk about what you should do if you are facing a COVID19 furlough, slow down, or layoff.
Segment 4: Churches innovate.
In an uncertain week because of COVID 19, leaders of every stripe are making decisions to prevent the spread of COVID 19. Ryan and Phillip break down what has happened. More importantly, they ask and answer the question: what do we owe each other:
HHIEOY:
Phillip: NBA Players pick up the tab for arena employees.
Ryan: Can the lack of sports force us to engage more with our own communities.
Segment 4: Disney+ rushes Frozen 2 to stream. Where's The Rise of Skywalker??
Ryan and Phillip are back on the mic, and they breakdown the returns from Super Tuesday where Joe Biden had one of the most dramatic turnarounds in presidential primary election history.
And of course, they breakdown the greater implications of "Why This Matters"
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Michael Bloomberg couldn't buy the presidency
Phillip - Nathaniel Woods was executed by Alabama
Segment 4:
Ryan gets ready for Ghana.
Phillip is riding solo tonight with Ryan in DC and Jay down with the flu.
Tonight, Phillip talks about the Coronavirus, the response that has been, and where we go from here.
HHIEOY: The Taliban deal
Segment 4: Baseball starts!
With Phillip down for the count because of sickness, Ryan flies solo. Tonight, all three segments are devoted to the actions of the SBC Executive Committee as it relates to the ERLC and Dr. Russell Moore.
Segment 4: The XFL is actually good football!
Rondell Trevino from The Immigration Coalition joins Ryan and Phillip to talk about his work in the immigration space and the greater pro-life movement.
https://theimmigrationcoalition.com
Phillip is flying solo as both Jay and Ryan are out taking care of business. Tonight, he talks about the legacy of impeachment, the vote from Romney, and the precedent of an unleashed president.
HHIEOY:
Multiple stories ultimately landing on two Democratic Candidates telling pro-life Democrats to seek life elsewhere.
Segment 4: Super Bowl recap.
Filling in for Ryan is Crossover Media CEO Jeremy Coleman. Tonight we lead off with Kobe Bryant passing away tragically.
In an elongated segment 2, Phillip and Jeremy give an update on the impeachment proceedings.
Final segment: the importance of community.
Both Ryan and Phillip finally were able to get in the same room at the same time to talk about impeachment. They talk about what happens next and the predictions of what could happen. Of course they talk about "why this matters", but this time with a little twist.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: The Falkirk Mission Statement
Ryan: Buttigieg Religious Liberty Problem.
Segment 4: MLK Jr.
Greg Abbott decided to opt out of the refugee resettlement program. Ryan and Phillip Discuss.
HHIEOY:
Ryan: People still bring Paige Patterson out
Phillip: Planned Parenthood reports records.
Segment 4:
The passing of Neal Peart
Back from the break and the boys are ready to tackle the news. And with the conflict with Iran brewing, there was plenty of news. Ryan and Phillip tackle the events of the last week and break down the serious implications.
Segment 3: The fallout from the Christianity Today article.
Segment 4: Jason Garrett finally gets the ax.
Karen Swallow Prior joins the fellas to discuss her move to Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, the digging up of old controversies, and other news.
NOTE: we are taking our 2 week break to end the year.
With Ryan out, Jay Knott steps up to sit in the chair. Tonight, we discuss the impeachment inquiry's progress to this point. As that inquiry progresses, Franklin Graham and Eric Metaxas draw their line in the sand.
HHIEOY: Secretary of the Navy resigns, and we give S. Korea a huge bill.
Segment 4: Jay and Phillip discuss Thanksgiving!
The immigration of Stephen Miller has infected some evangelical influences...most notably Todd Starnes. This poses a problem. Ryan and Phillip detail the problem.
HHIEOY: John Bel Edwards elected Governor of Louisiana.
Segment 4: Thanksgiving Traditions!
Ben Cole (@BaptistBlogger) joins Ryan and Phillip to discuss the Paige Patterson administration at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Below is the link to the documents referenced in the episode.
www.colab.team/crossovernews
For the fourth time in our country, the United States House of Representatives opened a formal impeachment inquiry into a sitting president. Ryan and Phillip discuss the significance and the impact.
HHIEOY: RPCR to FBC Naples, FL staff: Hold. The. Line.
Segment 4: Daylight Savings Ends...it's dark.
Kanye West releases his album 'Jesus is King'. Ryan and Phillip deliver their thoughts and celebrate that Jesus got a hold of Kanye's lift.
HHIEOY: Al-Baghdadi killed.
Segment 4: Halloween!
This week, at the Truth Matters Conference at Grace Community Church, John MacArthur had some disparaging remarks about Beth Moore. This set off a bit of a storm in Christianity.
HHIEOY:
Phillip - Syria update.
Ryan - Mitt Romney finding his voice.
Segment 4 - Ryan's wife goes to NYC to go to IHOP?!?
In a dramatic shift, the United States has abandoned our Kurdish allies in Northern Syria. Ryan and Phillip revisit some of the details of the conflict that we have previously covered, and give reports on what already has happened.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: Beto O'Rourke proposes insanity.
Ryan: Atatiana Jefferson shot by Ft. Worth PD
Segment 4: Engineer Jay tells you to get your flu shot.
Robert Downen from the Houston Chronicle joins Phillip to discuss his bombshell reporting about the sex abuse scandal and coverup within the SBC.
Tonight, in all three segments, Ryan and Phillip talk about the impeachment inquiry of President Trump.
Segment 4: the importance of brothers.
Phillip has the night off, so Ryan calls on Todd Littleton to step in and co-host. Tonight, they discuss the events and implications of the Ukraine Whistleblower story.
HHIEOY:
So we are arresting 6 year olds who throw tantrums in Florida.
Thomas Kidd and the potential death of evangelicalism.
Segment 4:
The weird NFL season.
Segment 1: Jarrid Wilson's suicide prompts discussion and action on mental health and suicide prevention. The church must stand in the breach.
Segments 2 & 3: In a bombshell piece, Politico reports on the deep corruption and misdealings of Jerry Falwell Jr., his family, and his friends.
Segment 4: 2 music icons pass away.
We are back from our labor day hiatus, and there are things to talk about. Tonight, the boys take aim at the religious liberty and abortion policies being discussed by the Democratic Party and their candidates. We have concerns!
HHIEOY:
Phillip - Drew Brees catches Focus on the Family shrapnel.
Ryan - Refugee policy being dismantled.
Segment 4: Full tilt Football.
In a stunning story from the Houston Chronicle, it is revealed that Paige Patterson effectively knew everything about Darrell Gilyard's sexual assaults and effectively covered it up.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - Andrew Luck
Phillip - The President's 'hereby orders'
Segment 4:
Football is back
This episode has an international flair as Ryan and Phillip discuss what in the world is going on in Hong Kong. Understanding it starts with the history of Hong Kong. So why is Hong Kong all of the sudden in turmoil? And (of course) Why Does This Matter?
HHIEOY:
Ryan - The 1619 Project
Phillip - Portlandia.
Segment 4:
Ryan finally gets in the room where it happens.
Jeffrey Epstein was found dead in his federal holding cell from an apparent suicide. The implications of this range from the incompetent to the conspiratorial. Most will focus on the conspiracy theory, Ryan and Phillip plead with a focus placed somewhere else.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: The ICE raids in Mississippi
Ryan: A neighborhood rallies around another immigrant against ICE.
Segment 4:
Crossover Radio's upcoming Fall.
Joshua Harris, the author of "I Kissed Dating Goodbye" has had a whirlwind couple of weeks. Ryan and Phillip breakdown who Harris is, the significance of his work, and what has happened.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: North Korea has not stopped their nuclear program.
Ryan: Founders
Segment 4: How Zeke gonna do us like that?
With Ryan on vacation, Jay Knott once again jumps into the fray to sit in for one of the guys. Tonight, we take a step back from the craziness and talk about a broader subject. Education is something we don't do very well on both in the primary and post-high school realms. Phillip and Jay break it down and identify the potential landmines.
HHIEOY: Planned Parenthood (effectively) fires their CEO.
Segment 4: Who is Jay Knott?
Jay Knott sits in for Phillip as him and Ryan discuss the story surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. They discuss the injustice surrounding the plea deal from 10+ years ago, and the problem with placing the value of power over the vulnerable.
HHIEOY: Mike Pence goes to the border
Segment 4: Tyler Skaggs tribute.
Peter Wehner of The Atlantic provides an article that should be a warning to Evangelicals. It details the cost that the church is experiencing when it compromised it's values.
HHIEOY:
Ryan: The Democrats have a problem: Biden is right.
Phillip: We have a justice in sexual crimes problem.
Segment 4:
USMNT and the Thunder.
In a special episode, Michael Wear joins the crew to talk about all the people running for president.
The crisis at the border has revealed deplorable conditions for the children that have been detained. As those conditions have been revealed, it has elicited a strong reaction...including from Ryan and Phillip.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: Brewing tensions between Iran and the U.S.
Ryan: Paige Patterson's transgressions further revealed.
Segment 4:
Albert Pujols is a hall of fame player and person.
Ryan and Phillip return to the sad topic of police overreach, brutality, and inappropriate behavior. This time, in Phoenix, AZ police officers rushed a couple, with guns drawn, because a 4-year-old evidently took a doll from the dollar store. Ryan and Phillip once again talk about the issues regarding how police departments interact with the public...especially people of color.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: POTUS will take foreign information. Intel community withholds intelligence.
Ryan: USWMNT scores 13 and everyone loses their minds. Ryan tells them to back off.
Segment 4: Happy Father's Day.
In a whirlwind week, former Vice President Biden comes out in favor of the Hyde Amendment...until he doesn't. What is the Hyde Amendment and why does this matter? Tune in to find out.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: SBC has bigger fish to fry instead of Beth Moore.
Ryan: When there are no monsters...you find one...or so it seems.
Segment 4: We're in the End Game now.
Ryan finally gets to have a conversation relating to the Mueller report. Robert Mueller held a last minute press conference on Wednesday. It is rich in material and implications. Ryan and Phillip discuss the full implications.
HHIEOY - Ryan and Phillip discuss in part the Franklin Graham call to prayer, and how David Platt (through circumstances) showed how it was done.
Segment 4: The NBA Finals marches on.
Ryan and Phillip are joined by Dr. Chrissane Gordon.
Dr. Gordon is an expert in Traumatic Brain Injuries. She developed the documentary: Operation Resurrection.
Her primary goals are now related to the Resurrecting Lives Foundation.
Phillip takes the week off, so it's Ryan talking to himself. This week, Ryan discusses a sermon from Matt Chandler that tackles the issue of discipleship head on.
HHIEOY:
Ryan takes 2:
Joe Biden surges
Abortion bills do too.
Conversation on and off social media regarding the role of women have exploded to the point where people's salvation has been called into question. Ryan and Phillip tackle this issue head-on. But is the role of women really the question on the table?
HHIEOY:
Phillip - Commencement speeches and persecution complexes.
Ryan - Civic conversation works!
Segment 4: MOMS!
In a special 2 topic episode, Ryan and Phillip interview Dwight McKissic, Senior Pastor of Cornerstone BC, Arlington, TX. They discuss the hiring practices of SBC entities.
In the 2nd topic, Ryan and Phillip discuss the death of Rachel Held Evans.
With Ryan attending to a personal matter, Phillip is joined by pastor Chris Gordon.
Phillip and Chris discuss the attacks on places of worship, including the attack at the Synagogue north of San Diego. Phillip and Chris discuss the church's response to these attacks.
Segment 3: both Chris and Phillip discuss the aftermath of the Mueller report.
Segment 4: Chris talks about his family.
Polling now shows that "The Nones" are as large as those who believe in Catholicism and Evangelicalism. What does that mean for the church?
Adam Estle of the National Immigration Forum joins Phillip in a conversation about the situation at the border.
Adam just returned from El Paso for his work with the National Immigration Forum.
The dynamic duo is back at full strength.
They discuss the overwhelming positives and the concerns surrounding the news about the Unplanned movie.
HHIEOY:
Ryan - The Sparrow Conference
Phillip - Uncle Joe Biden
Segment 4:
Ryan is back from Ghana
With Ryan still in Ghana, Phillip is joined by friend of the show, John Bobb-Semple to talk about the Mueller investigation and the summary of the report as it was released by Attorney General William Barr.
On this historic day, Phillip and John break down the summary and what it means for the church as a whole.
John promotes the Bridge Conference on April 4th, 2019. Find tickets here: bridgeconferenceokc.eventbrite.com
Nathan Hedge, the pastor of May Avenue Wesleyan Church and Immigrant Connections OKC joins Ryan and Phillip to discuss immigration issues in Oklahoma.
Tony Merida, pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC joins Ryan and Jeremy to talk about the doctrine of adoption.
North Korea and Michael Cohen created literal 24 hour news cycles. Ryan and Phillip take a look at what happened this week and make the connection between the two.
HHIEOY:
Phillip - India and Pakistan engaging in hostilities
Ryan - Stats on minority home ownership.
Segment 4 - Ryan preps for Ghana.
With Ryan away on day job gangster business, Phillip is joined by Jeremy Coleman of Crossover Radio.
This week, stories broke regarding our friends in the LGBT community. The Jussie Smollet story and the special called General Conference of the UMC both have deep implications for how the church ministers to the LGBT individuals.
HHIEOY: The fallout from the Houston Chronicle/San Antonio Express story about sexual assault in the SBC continues.
Segment 4: The state of Crossover Radio.
Ryan and Phillip were blessed to be joined by Daniel Darling from the ERLC to discuss his new book "The Dignity Revolution".
It is an incredible interview. Thanks to Mr. Darling for being gracious with his time.
The Houston Chronicle and the San Antonio Express released the first of a three-part series detailing the institutional failure of the SBC in protecting victims of sexual abuse and assault. Ryan and Phillip detail the width and the breadth of the accusation as well as the potential fallout from such failures.
HHIEOY:
Phillip - The State of the Union
Ryan - Blackface
Segment 4: Superbowl recap.
The news just keeps cascading. This week saw one of the biggest moves by the Mueller special counsel's office as they issued 7 indictments to long-time friend and confidant of the president Roger Stone.
HHIEOY - Government Shutdown is over.
Segment 4 - Your definitive Super Bowl prep.
This weekend is the anniversary of Roe V. Wade, which means that the March for Life was in DC for their annual event. Ryan and Phillip breakdown the event itself, the greater pro-life movement, and the events surrounding Covington Catholic School.
HHIEOY:
Phillip: Trump's attempt to re-open the government
Ryan: The Trustees of SWBTS and the missing money.
Segment 4: Jalen Hurts is a Sooner.
Marty Duren joins RPCR to talk about his new podcast, the state of the intersection of faith/culture/politics, and cookies!
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Ryan and Phillip are back from their holiday break. They come back to a government shutdown, the 116th Congress, and a Defense Secretary that has been removed from his post. So...a lot happened!