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The Unethical Culture of Entitlement (Ep. 25) Aug 25, 2020

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In this 25th episode of Refining Politics & Culture, Michael covers the wildfires in California, the possibility of mandatory vaccines in Virginia, and the first night of the Republican National Convention.
Michael also spends the bulk of the episode discussing the culture of 'Entitlement' that has risen in prominence over the past decade. He describes how it has infected and affected our politics in the modern era while encouraging listeners to remember that as John Piper says, “A sense of deservedness or entitlement will keep us from knowing Christ.”
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Not "Your Truth" or "My Truth", But THE TRUTH: Standing Against Moral Relativism (Ep. 24) Aug 20, 2020

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In this episode, Michael discusses the dangers of "Moral Relativism", the ideology that seeks to make truth and morality subjective concepts. He discusses the destruction this belief system can cause in culture, politics, and the church while emphasizing the importance of seeking absolute truth. He also discusses the Justice Department's new developments with "Operation Legend" and the bombshell guilty plea this week in US Attorney John Durham's investigation into the origins of the Russian probe.
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The Democratic National Convention & A False Sense of Unity (Ep. 23) Aug 19, 2020

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In today's episode, Michael takes a deep dive into the first two days of the Democratic National Convention and the official choice to nominate Joe Biden for the Democratic Presidential Candidate. He also discusses the Democrats' desire to appear as the party of "unity" and how we as Christians can discern Biblical unity from a false, worldly sense of unity.
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When It's Biblical To Exercise Civil Disobedience (Ep. 22) Aug 13, 2020

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In this episode, Michael discusses the recent announcement from the Joe Biden campaign that they've selected Kamala Harris to serve as the candidate for VP. He analyzes what this means for the upcoming election and what to be looking out for as we move forward.
Michael also shares in-depth about the various instances in which the Bible supports civil disobedience towards our government leaders, in order to inform the listeners about how to ensure we're prioritizing God's law over man's law in our modern society.
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The Truth About Capitalism & The Free Market (Ep. 21) Aug 11, 2020

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In this episode, Michael describes what Capitalism is, what it is not, and why it's so important for Christians to recognize the need for free-will to be a foundation for our economy. He also debunks 3 commonly-held myths about Capitalism with factual and data-driven analysis in order for us to understand the reality of this economic theory and the positive benefit it has on society.
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Less Than 3 Months Out: What's at Stake in The 2020 Election (Ep. 20) Aug 06, 2020

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In this special 20th episode of Refining Politics & Culture, Michael gives a rundown on the tragic situation in Beirut, details the new COVID restrictions in NY and LA, shares a few key observations about the election, and gives an overview of what's at stake for our country on November 3rd while imparting the importance of developing an informed vote.
Michael also shares vision for the future of Refining Politics & Culture and how you can engage with this content further.
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The Need For Consistency in The Age of Double-Standards (Ep. 19) Aug 04, 2020

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In this episode, Michael analyzes the ways in which mainstream media biases have led to destructive double-standards that have run rampant throughout many aspects of our political and cultural climates. He utilizes examples from the COVID-19 restrictions and protests, the differences in the media coverage of pivotal events of the last month, and the lack of coverage around the unsealing of the Epstein documents to articulate the need, more than ever, for journalistic consistency.
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Interview with a Champion for Religious Liberties & The 1st Amendment, Kelly Shackelford (Ep. 18) Jul 30, 2020

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In this special interview episode, Michael has the opportunity to dialogue with one of the greatest defenders of religious liberties in modern American history, Kelly Shackelford. Kelly is the CEO & President of First Liberty Institute, the largest legal firm in the nation dedicated exclusively to protecting religious freedom for all Americans.
Michael and Kelly discuss the Government lockdowns, the present judicial landscape, the modern threats against the 1st amendment, and how the Church can have hope for religious freedom as we head into the future.
To learn more about Kelly or how to get involved with First Liberty Institute, head to: firstliberty.org
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The Injustice of Intersectionality (Ep. 17) Jul 28, 2020

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In this episode, Michael shares a few key observations regarding the present riots in the United States, breaks down some important Executive Orders put forth by the POTUS this week, and dissects the harmful realities of a culture led by intersectionality.
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The Party Divide, Defending The Electoral College, and How to Debate Biblically (Ep. 16) Jul 23, 2020

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In this special Q&A episode, Michael answers listener-submitted questions about the divide between Democrats and Republicans, the importance of prioritizing reason amidst a culture of emotion, why we should defend the Electoral college, and how practically we can debate the truth wth others while prioritizing honor and understanding.
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