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Toby Sumpter, No Mere Marriage Dec 22, 2020

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Toby Sumpter is a Pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. He is also the host of CrossPolitic podcast and author of No Mere Mortals: Marriage for People Who Live Forever.
Toby talks about his book No Mere Mortals, which focuses on marriage from a Christian perspective. Starting from "up high," marriage is sacred and given by God. It is something Toby compares to a nuclear reactor. If done well, it provides great benefits, but if done wrong there are disasters consequences. Then he discusses the practical application side for marriage.
Philp Sharp talks about the competing ideas of what marriage is in our day. He also talks about Christmas and the FACT that it is a Christian holiday.

Jason Stapleton: Money, Liberty, and Abusive Power Dec 15, 2020

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Jason Stapleton is a successful entrepreneur, business coach, and investor. He is also an award winning film producer, making an informative documentary about the refuge crisis in Greece. Jason is also the host of the popular podcast Wealth, Power, and Influence and author of The Nomadic Wealth Formula that was just recently released.
Jason first discusses the likelihood of election fraud taking place, but does not foresee that it will alter the results. Primarily though, he discusses the necessity of having wealth in order to have your liberty. A strange approach indeed, but something to truly consider. Jason also discusses the inevitability of AI and automation. There is also the topic of the abusive and punitive approach the government in California tends to have with everybody that is worth having around, and the exodus that is taking place from that state.
Jason is offering a free version of his newly released book. Listen to find out how.
Philip Sharp further discusses the necessity of having your own wealth as being a natural part of liberty. He discusses the Baron's revolt and the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 and what the implications are. He also explains about locations around guild ran towns called "liberties," where free trade actually prospered. Finally, Philip covers the revolution in the colonies that grew over a frustration with a government that dictates how and with whom you do business and that was determined to find money anywhere it could get it.

Michael Behe, Darwin's Theory - Devolving Not Evolving Dec 08, 2020

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Dr. Michael Behe is the Professor of Biochemistry at Lehigh University. He is also a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute Center for Science and Culture. He is the author of Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge of Evolution, and Darwin Devolves: The New Science About DNA That Challenges Evolution. His latest work is just released called A Mouse Trap For Darwin.

Michael discusses the concept of irreducible complexity and the problem it presents to Darwinism. He also discusses the latest finding that molecular structures break down to cause change; they do not create something new. His latest book is also discussed and shown where it may be obtained.
Philip Sharp in his essay segment briefly talks about his walk from skeptic to faith, and challenges others to do so.

Frank Bremer, One Small Candle Dec 01, 2020

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Dr. Francis J. Bremer is the professor emeritus of History at Millersville University, PA. He has been researching and writing about puritanism in the 17th century Atlantic world for over 50 years. Has published over 19 book with the most recent being One Small Candle: The Plymouth Puritans and the Beginning of English New England, published by Oxford University Press. Dr. Bremer is a coordinator for New England Beginnings, a partnership of over 30 institutions and individuals dedicated to commemorating the culture that shaped New England 400 years ago by promoting educational programs.
Dr. Bremer discusses his newly released book, One Small Candle, and the characteristics of the early settlers to New England. How this had some effect upon the formation of the colonies and the new nation of the United States is discussed as well as activities taking place back in England at the same time.
Philip Sharp brings up a dangerous topic in his essay segment. What is this dangerous topic? Religious fervency and its role in making history happen.

Sue Allan, The Tale of the Pilgrims You Don't Hear Nov 24, 2020

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Sue Allan is the official historian at Scrooby Manor and the vice-chair of the Pilgrim Fathers UK Origins Association. She is the author of many books about the pilgrims, to include historical fiction novels. Sue has been involved with several documentaries about the pilgrims to include Monumental and The Pilgrims. She has recently released a new book called In the Shadow of Men, which gives a more complete historical account of the brave women pilgrims who settled our shores.
In this episode Sue discusses who the pilgrims were, what it was like for them in their home country, and why they eventually came to America. She also explains why she believes the pilgrims fathers are English heroes and why would would have less freedom today if they didn't stand up
Philip Sharp talks about a little known fact about the colony at Plymouth Rock, MA in his essay segment. Did you know that the colony was originally established as a socialist commune? Well, it didn't work and a change was made that would transform the colony from barely surviving to be prosperous. Listen in for that secret.

Emily Gaudreau, Raising a Maverick, Sexual Identity, and The Destructiveness of Porn Nov 17, 2020

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Emily Gaudreau is a former Playboy magazine photographer who is now an anti-porn activist. She is also a child sexual abuse prevention educator. Emily is the host of "How to Raise a Maverick" podcast where she delights in talking about parenting children for the benefit of other parents.
In this episode Emily talks about her experience as a professional Playboy photographer and how it led her to reject the porn industry. Sex education in our schools is also discussed as well as the prevalent efforts to press our children to choose an identity.
Philip Sharp in the essay segment discusses how the idea of using subjectivity as a form of truth in looking at identity leads us into trouble. The most ironic thing is that we now have men, pretending to be women, silencing feminist women. How far shall we go before we finally draw a line?

Terry Rich, Fraud and Innovation Nov 10, 2020

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Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. Terry led the team that busted the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history, was a guest on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”, and gave away $1 Billion. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second largest attended attraction in the state. Terry is also the author of $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act.
Terry talks first of all about the busting of the largest case of lottery fraud in US History. He also discusses the temptation of fraud and the need for oversight to curb it even in organization you wouldn't think it could happen in, such as a church. Terry also talks about creating atmospheres to encourage innovation.
Philip Sharp talks in his essay segment about a topic that is almost mythical in appearance: local and state government. Every four years people are stirred to vote because of a presidential election, yet have no idea of who their local leaders are or don't even vote for any of them. Philip makes a plea for citizens to take back the reins of local and state government as if our souls depended upon it.

Carl Trueman, The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self Nov 03, 2020

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Carl Trueman is is the professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College. He holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen with a specialty in the Protestant Reformation. Carl is a former William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University and also a former professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary.
Today we discuss his new book, "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution." It is the #1 New Release in Popular Psychology of Sexuality" on Amazon.com and is due to release November 24th. You can preorder a copy now.
In the essay segment Philip Sharp discusses the idea of truth being invented within our self versus truth preexisting and being discovered. Can truth be created by sheer will power? Is truth something that can be rearranged with the whim of a current cultural climate?

Richard J. Shinder, The Passivity of the Intellectual Right Oct 27, 2020

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Richard J. Shinder is the founder and Managing Partner of Theatine Partners. He has 30 years’ experience as a financial services professional, working in restructuring advisory, distressed investing, direct lending, and leveraged and project finance roles throughout the course of his career. Prior to forming Theatine Partners, he was a Managing Director and Group Head of the Restructuring and Special Situations Group at Piper Jaffray & Co. Which is a middle-market full-service investment banking firm.
In this episode we discuss Richard's article, "The Dangerous Passivity of the Intellectual Right: And why they need to starting fighting the war of ideas again." Every notice how the Left can mobilize movements and campaigns at the drop of an off-written tweet? Doesn't it seem that often times the Right does not even seem to engage in the war of ideas, or barely? These things and more you will hear about in the interview.
Philip Sharp discusses "stupidity" in his essay segment. Not the subject in general, but specifically as it applies to the Left-Right political divide. It may not turn out as you expect it will. In short, Philip talks about an article he has been working on called, "Dear Conservative, the Left is Not Stupid, You Are...by a Conservative."

Tho Bishop, Austrian Economics Oct 20, 2020

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Tho Bishop is an assistant editor for the Mises Wire, and can assist with questions from the press. Prior to working for the Mises Institute, he served as Deputy Communications Director for the House Financial Services Committee. His articles have been featured in The Federalist, the Daily Caller, and Business Insider. He has also published a recent book called Anatomy of the Crash: The Financial Crisis of 2020.

Tho discusses the basics of Austrian economics and why it should be applied more than it is. Though "Austrian" sounds strange and exotic, it is actually very American in concept. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is also discussed along with its downfalls.
Philip Sharp discusses further the implications of MMT in his essay segment.

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