From the Kitchen Table: The Duffys

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It IS Possible To Chase Your Dreams & Create A Family May 09, 2024

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Motherhood was once a dream many young girls across the country had. While that dream remains for some, a significant number of women today are terrified of that reality. Rachel speaks with President of Guiding Star Project, Lisa Canning, a woman dedicating her life to creating a world where all women feel supported and capable to raise a family while pursuing their passions.

As an author and mother of 10, Lisa shares her journey of balancing motherhood and her professional life (spoiler alert, it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows).

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Q&A With the Duffys: Why Italian Locals Loved Sean & Rachel May 04, 2024

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Fresh off their trip from Italy, Sean and Rachel answer all your questions about how their trip went (and how the locals reacted to them having seven kids in tow!). They also discuss controversial claims that wanting to have multiple children is part of a bigger 'right-wing conspiracy,' the potential political impact campus protests could have, and why, in the words of Rachel, "America needs a rager right now!" to combat the sadness and anxiety overwhelming Americans.

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Is This Proof AOC Really Wants A MAGA Man? May 03, 2024

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During a public meltdown, Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) was caught on camera cursing at those recording her and shoving off her boyfriend who, instead of confronting those riling her up, was left trailing behind her. Sean and Rachel break down what led AOC to explode and why they believe her heated response toward her boyfriend shows the headstrong congresswoman is looking for someone who isn't afraid to stand up for her.

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Why Young Men Are Obsessing Over The Leper King May 02, 2024

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Unless you learned about him in history class, many people aren't familiar with King Baldwin IV -- the teenage king of Jerusalem known for his courage, bravery, and determination despite battling leprosy. Though his story was told in the 2005 movie, 'Kingdom of Heaven,' his legacy was largely left in the past...until now.

University of Chicago Medieval History Professor Dr. Rachel Fulton Brown discusseswhy 'The Leper King' is now trending among Gen Z-ers -- with content about King Baldwin amassing over 29 million views on TikTok, and how this reflects many young people's craving for strong, masculine role models.

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Best Of The Duffys: Is Your Birth Control Making You Sad, Fat & Attracted To Beta Males? Apr 27, 2024

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On this episode, Rachel looks back at one of her favorite episodes with her daughter, Evita Duffy and award-winning research psychologist and professor with expertise in women, health, and sexual psychology, Dr. Sarah E. Hill to discuss the staggering number of young women who have been prescribed birth control without any conversation or warning about the potential side effects. They look at how these side effects can affect everything from hormones to personality, and even who someone is attracted to.

Plus, they mention why this could be one of the many factors contributing to worsened relations between men and women in the modern dating era.

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The Life-Changing Power Of A Classical Education Apr 26, 2024

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Throughout the years, Sean and Rachel have seen their children attend many Catholic schools and public universities that never felt like the right fit, but when one of their kids began attending the University of Dallas, they knew they found something special. The university prides itself on providing students with a classical education, while keeping Christ at the center.

Sean and Rachel are joined by University of Dallas President Jonathan Sanford to discuss the educational differences that set classical colleges apart from other public universities, how President Sanford has seen kids thrive both socially and academically in his ten years serving as President, and the life changing experience their daughter is having as a student at the university.

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Is America Experiencing A New Wave Of Marxism? Apr 25, 2024

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Many Americans have sounded the alarm on an evolving shift in what children are taught in schools to how political agendas have morphed across the country.

What’s been the catalyst of this drastic shift in American society? According to author and Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Mike Gonzalez, Marxism could be at the center of this unprecedented ideological shift.

Mike joins Sean and Rachel to discuss why he believes we're witnessing a wave of "NextGen Marxism" hit America, a phenomenon he describes as embodying 'cultural Marxism with 21st-century American features,' and what people can do to combat the movement.

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Give Your Kids A Super Power: Not Fearing Fitting In Apr 20, 2024

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It can be hard to not give your children cellphones when it seems like almost all their peers have one, but is teaching children that fitting in is more important than their mental well-being the lesson parents want to teach? Rachel and Sean discuss why parents shouldn't feel guilty for gifting kids with a childhood filled with playing outside, fostering creativity out of boredom, and connecting with friends organically -- not filling their minds with content from screens.

They also discuss the consequences Columbia University students are facing after engaging in pro-Palestinian protests on campus, despite receiving written and verbal warnings to not participate.

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Former OnlyFans Model Talks Dark Side Of Industry & Leaving After Finding Christ Apr 19, 2024

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Nala Ray was making millions from posting promiscuous content on OnlyFans -- becoming one of the platform's top earners. But behind the paychecks, she found herself in the darkest, loneliest spot she had ever been in. However, after meeting her now husband Jordan Giordano and reconnecting with her Christian faith, Nala left the OnlyFans industry to dedicate her life to something that has made her feel whole and loved again -- her relationship with God.

Nala and Jordan join Sean and Rachel to discuss the dark side of the OnlyFans industry that Nala witnessed firsthand, the process of finding Christ in her life, and how her faith and leaving OnlyFans has truly transformed her life.

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Former President Trump Turns Trial Into Bodega Gold Apr 18, 2024

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As former President Trump's hush money trial kicks off in New York City, he refuses to let the time-consuming case take his eyes off the campaign trail – and the dedication seems to be paying off, as more polls show people of color and young voters are leaning red this election cycle.

Sean & Rachel weigh in on how the former President is being treated during his trial and why they believe traditionally democratic voters are aligning with the Republican Party.

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