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MTM-Biblical Principles for Preparation Part Two Jun 13, 2026

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If you’ve ever felt that quiet inner nudge that something is off, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy. We take that instinct seriously and put it through a biblical lens, because preparedness is not about panic. It’s about wisdom, stewardship, and protecting the people God has put in our care.
I pick up with principle six, “prepare for opposition,” through Nehemiah’s rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall while enemies threatened the work. From there, we translate ancient strategy into modern emergency preparedness: a 30-day supply of essential medications, keeping small bills on hand, thinking through barter realities when the grid is down, and building a go bag. We also talk plainly about home security, self-defense basics, legal rights in your state, and why you should not broadcast your preparations to everyone.
Next, we move into warnings and spiritual resilience. Noah acted on what others couldn’t see, and some Egyptians survived the plagues because they heeded the warning and prepared. Then we look at David on the run, showing why spiritual preparation sustains you when supplies can’t. Fear, anxiety, despair, and hopelessness can break a person faster than any outage, and that’s why prayer, Scripture, memorisation, and community matter. We close with practical, low-cost prepping steps for tight budgets: water storage, simple food rotation, light, charging habits, and essential household know-how.
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MTM - Interview with Dr. Matt Clark Jun 13, 2026

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“Pro-life” is easy to say on a stage. It’s much harder to define in law when the questions get sharp: rape and incest, disability, medical prognosis, and whether the people involved in abortion should be treated as legally accountable or automatically immune. That’s why we sat down with Dr. Matt Clark, CEO of Personhood South Carolina, to talk plainly about personhood, equal protection, and what South Carolina voters should demand from candidates ahead of the governor runoff.
We walk through the personhood principle in simple terms: babies before birth must be treated the same way we treat babies after birth. From there, we test the logic against the exceptions politicians often defend. If the state would never allow the killing of a born child because of the circumstances of conception or because the child is sick, why do lawmakers treat those factors as “reasonable” exceptions for abortion? We also address a topic many leaders avoid: whether blanket immunity for mothers is compatible with justice for all, and how courts can still weigh coercion, threats, and other mitigating factors while keeping the law consistent.
Along the way we talk about South Carolina abortion legislation, the Unborn Child Protection Act (S 1095), the limits of the heartbeat law, and why campaign wording can get slippery right before an election. Our goal is not to trade in rumors, but to give you a clear set of questions to press directly onto the candidates so you can vote with a clean conscience and an informed mind.
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DWDP- Gen 11: 3-4 Come Let Us Build a Tower Jun 10, 2026

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A city that promises security. A tower that promises unity. A plan that quietly says, “We don’t want God’s way.” We open Genesis 11:3–4 and slow the story down until you can see why the Tower of Babel still feels familiar in modern life and modern culture.
We talk through Nimrod’s rise, why ancient tradition paints him as more than a talented leader, and how a single decision can steer a whole people toward centralised power instead of obedience to God’s command to spread out and fill the earth. We also dig into the practical details: why they chose bricks in the Mesopotamian valley, what “burn them thoroughly” implies, and how tar mortar and archaeology make Babel feel grounded in real history.
Then we follow the spiritual trajectory of the tower itself. What starts as a permanent community project becomes reputation-building, defiance, and a religious centre tied to the host of heaven, astrology, and deception. We wrestle with the idea that Babel becomes a seedbed for corrupt worship and the kind of spiritual confusion Scripture later describes as “Babylon.”
We close by turning from darkness to clarity: Jesus Christ is the truth, and His word is truth. John 8:31–32 is our anchor, reminding us that continuing in His word leads to freedom. Subscribe, share this devotional with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Bible teaching that points to Jesus as more than enough.

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MTM-Biblical Principles for Preparation Part One Jun 06, 2026

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The fastest way to lose peace is to pretend tomorrow will always look like today. We talk frankly about why so many people feel overwhelmed by instability, from economic uncertainty and rising grocery costs to fragile supply chains and sudden local disasters, and we anchor it all in a simple biblical idea: preparation is not a lack of faith, it is wisdom in action.
We borrow a strong Bible study outline from Ty and Charlene Bollinger (The Truth About Cancer) and walk through the first five “principles for preparation” straight from Scripture. You’ll hear why Proverbs praises the person who foresees danger and acts, why Noah kept building when everyone laughed, and why the ant and Joseph both model storing during abundance for times of scarcity. We also unpack Jesus’ warning to count the cost, using Solomon’s temple as a picture of careful planning that lasts.
Then we get practical with real emergency preparedness steps for everyday people: start a food storage plan, secure water options, learn gardening and food preservation, avoid panic buying, avoid debt, and build skills over time. We end with watchfulness, including a hurricane story that shows how quickly gas, groceries, banks, and the power grid can fail, plus a simple readiness checklist and a recommendation for hands-on training at a prepper camp.
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DWDP - Gen 11: 1-2 They Spoke One Language Jun 03, 2026

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One ancient story explains more about our modern world than most headlines ever will. We open Genesis 11 and treat the Tower of Babel as more than a children’s lesson about mixed-up languages. For us, Babel is a case study in what happens when people chase unity without God: pride hardens, worship shifts from Creator to creation, and power concentrates into something that looks a lot like a one world government under human control.
We follow the thread through Scripture and history, looking at Nimrod’s role in Babel’s rebellion and how Romans 1 describes a repeating pattern of spiritual decline. We also talk about “mystery Babylon” and why Revelation 17 calls Babylon a mother source, then connect that idea to the way pagan religions across Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, and Babylon share familiar themes. Whether you’re thinking about culture, politics, or personal faith, the big question stays the same: are we building our lives around God’s truth or around a man-made system that eventually demands our worship?
Then we shift to something we all use every day: language. Human speech is astonishing, and we explore why it matters that God communicates with words, gives us Scripture, and ultimately reveals Himself through Jesus. John 1 brings it home: Jesus is the Word made flesh, the radiance and exact representation of the Father. If you want a Bible-based devotional on the Tower of Babel, the origin of languages, and the spiritual battle behind false worship, you’ll find a lot to sit with here. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: where do you see “Babel” showing up in the world right now?

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MTM-Primary Season..Hannah and Doc's Top Picks May 30, 2026

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The ballot gets crowded fast, but our decision-making stays simple: we vote from conviction, not vibes. Dr. Robert Jackson sits down with his daughter, Hannah Miller, to share our South Carolina primary election endorsements and the standards we use when friends call asking, “Who do I vote for?” We do not claim you must vote our way, but we do believe clarity helps, especially when candidates sound similar until you look at what they actually commit to.
We start with the issue we treat as the non-negotiable foundation for every race: pro-life policy and the sanctity of life. We explain why that is not a shallow “single issue” approach, and why leaders who stand firm there often show the same backbone on budgets, corruption, and cultural pressure. From the governor’s race to the attorney general contest and the US Senate matchup, we talk through specific signals we watch for, including the Equal Protection pledge, support for Senate 1095, and whether someone is willing to take heat without hiding behind softer language.
We also bring the conversation home to Spartanburg County politics, including the county council chair race and the fallout from the data center fight. We discuss why many residents feel unheard, how local power networks shape decisions, and what accountability should look like when hundreds of people show up asking questions.
If you want a values-driven South Carolina voter guide rooted in biblical principles, listen through and weigh our reasoning. Subscribe, share this with a friend who is still undecided, and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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DWDP - Gen 10: 21-32 The Days of Peleg May 27, 2026

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One overlooked verse in Genesis names a son “Division” and quietly points to one of the biggest turning points in human history. We open Genesis 10:22–32 and follow Shem’s family line, not as a dry record of ancient names, but as a carefully preserved trail of promise that Scripture protects from Eve all the way to Jesus Christ. Along the way, we clarify why Noah’s blessing focuses on Shem, and why the Bible keeps returning to this lineage as the channel of true worship and covenant hope.
We also dig into the meaning of “Hebrew” through Eber, showing why the term is broader than “descendants of Abraham” and how it shapes the way we read Old Testament identity and people groups. Then we connect Shem’s sons to the real world of nations and language, including Aram and the rise of Aramaic, the common tongue across the region and a language seen in parts of Daniel and Ezra and spoken widely in the time of Jesus. These details matter because they make the Bible’s storyline feel grounded, coherent, and historically textured.
The heart of the devotional is Peleg: “in his days the earth was divided”. Rather than leaning on speculation, we let the text interpret the text and tie “division” to Babel and the confusion of languages, a linguistic and geographic scattering that still echoes through human life. We close with a direct principle that confronts all of us: one person’s sin never stays private, and one person’s righteousness never stays contained. Romans 5 brings the ultimate contrast Adam’s disobedience that spreads death and Jesus Christ’s obedience that brings justification and life. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What ripple effects are your choices creating right now?

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MTM - Interview with Mark Lynch May 23, 2026

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Lindsey Graham gets booed in his own backyard and a challenger steps forward with a very different pitch. We sit down with Mark Lynch, a Greenville business owner, church deacon, and longtime grassroots organiser, to hear why he’s running for the US Senate in South Carolina and why he thinks the upstate is ready to replace a career incumbent. Along the way, we talk candidly about faith, family, and the cost of standing in the fire once national money and attack ads show up.
We dig into the issue that matters most to us: pro life conviction with equal protection under the law. Mark lays out why he believes life begins at conception, why “15 weeks” still leaves room for injustice, and why laws should protect the unborn the same way they protect the born. We also wrestle with endorsements, asking how major pro life organisations can support candidates who accept later abortion limits. If you care about pro life legislation, Christian conservative politics, or how values translate into votes, this part will challenge you.
Then we shift to the mechanics of power: grassroots organising, prayer teams, Trump’s endorsement decisions, and why a constitutional voting record matters more than campaign branding. Mark also responds to drug related smear ads by clarifying his stance on controlled substances and sharing a personal addiction recovery testimony that reframes his past as redemption rather than scandal. We close with a practical push for South Carolina’s open primary, how to help, and where listeners can get involved.
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DWDP- Gen 10:6-20 Nimrod, A Mighty Hunter of Men May 20, 2026

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Genealogies usually get skipped, but Genesis 10 refuses to be background noise. When you slow down, the Table of Nations becomes a map of the world after the flood and a warning about what the human heart does with power. I’m Dr. Robert Jackson, and we walk through Genesis 10:6–20 with a focus on the sons of Ham, tying biblical names to real places like Ethiopia, Egypt, and Libya so the text lands in history instead of floating in abstraction.
Then we zero in on one of the most haunting figures in early Genesis: Nimrod. Scripture calls him a mighty one and a mighty hunter, and we explore how his story connects to Babel in the land of Shinar and to the building of major cities that echo throughout the Old Testament, including Nineveh in Assyria. This is more than ancient trivia. It’s a picture of how rebellion can gather followers, reshape a culture, and persuade people to trust human judgment over God’s word.
We also trace Canaan’s line and the Canaanite tribes that later fill the promised land narrative, placing Israel’s arrival into its true context. Finally, we ask the question that brings the passage to life: where is Jesus here? Nimrod’s “let us rebel” becomes a mirror of our sin nature and a call to discernment, worship, and refuge in the Son. If this kind of Bible teaching helps you read Scripture with fresh eyes, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find it.

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MTM - Interview with Carlotta Jackson..What is a Strong Woman Part Two May 16, 2026

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The world keeps selling women a noisy kind of strength, but what if real strength is quiet, steady, and surrendered? Carlotta Jackson joins me to finish her message on the question “What is a strong woman?” and we take it straight to Scripture with seven unforgettable portraits that challenge modern definitions of power, identity, and success.
We start with Ruth and the first decision every believer has to make: who am I, and who do I belong to? From there, we talk about gratitude and forgiveness through the woman in Luke 7, and why bitterness from unmet expectations can quietly poison a heart, a home, and even a marriage. Anna shows us what long obedience looks like, and Esther shows us Spirit-empowered courage and self-control when fear feels loud and consequences feel real.
Then we get practical about spiritual warfare and discernment. Eve reminds us the enemy is not the people around us, and Jael reminds us that being feminine is not the same as being passive when truth is under attack. Mary, the mother of Jesus, brings us to the clearest definition we can offer: a strong woman can say “Thy will be done,” and mean it. We also share a personal story from a painful financial season where surrender broke the weight of fear and restored peace.
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