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A Humanitarian Disaster: The Communist Party of China (Ep. 15) Jul 21, 2020

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In this episode, Michael outlines the various abuses the Government of China has long promulgated against its citizens, as well as the key threats the Communist Party of China poses to the rest of the world at large. We discuss the CCP's hostility towards Christians, their disastrous COVID-19 response, and how we can ensure the Government of China is held accountable moving forward.
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It's Time to Protect The Next Generation (Ep. 14) Jul 16, 2020

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In this episode, Michael discusses the most pressing ideological and physical threats to children in our western culture and gives insight into how we can defend them as we move forward in the future. This episode should serve as an inspiring "call to action" for us to realize that the most vulnerable and innocent among us are under attack, and it's up to us to stand up for them.
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Interview with Congressman and Retired Navy Seal, Dan Crenshaw: Standing Up Against the "Era of Outrage" (Ep. 13) Jul 13, 2020

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In this special episode, Michael has the opportunity to sit down with the Decorated Navy Seal, accomplished Author, notable Podcaster, and current Congressman from Texas, Dan Crenshaw. You can find the link to this interview in video format here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyoJVwwq5mw&feature=youtu.be
Dan has recently released a book entitled Fortitude: American Resilience in the Era of Outrage. This book focuses on the practical steps we can take as Americans to resist the "outrage culture" that has crept into the mainstream while stressing the importance of resilience, "being still", and knowing why we believe what we believe. We talk about all these topics and more on today's episode of Refining Politics & Culture.
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To purchase "Fortitude":
https://www.amazon.com/Fortitude-American-Resilience-Era-Outrage/dp/1538733307
To learn more about Dan:
https://crenshaw.house.gov/about/
To listen to his podcast "Hold These Truths":
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hold-these-truths-with-dan-crenshaw/id1498149200
To access Dan's Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/CrenshawforCongress
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The Dangerous Deceptions in The Resurgence of Marxism (Ep. 12) Jul 09, 2020

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In this episode, Michael gives an in-depth analysis of all things Marxism. He discusses who Karl Marx was, the core tenants of Marxism, and how the foundations of Marxist ideologies ultimately led to the destruction of multiple nations, the persecution of multitudes, and the deaths of 100 million people in the 20th century. Michael also analyzes the places in which we're seeing a resurgence of Marxist ideals in our modern age and emphasizes why it's crucial that we accurately understand history so that we're not doomed to repeat it.
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Interview with Dr. Scott W. Atlas - The Truth About COVID-19 and The Harmful Effects of Lockdowns (Ep. 11) Jul 07, 2020

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In this special episode of Refining Politics & Culture, Michael has a thought-provoking and enlightening conversation with the renowned Robert Wesson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution of Stanford University, Dr. Scott W. Atlas.
Dr. Atlas utilizes his research-driven perspective to help Americans understand the truth about the pandemic, the harmful effects of the government lockdowns, and the steps we need to take to ensure our country takes common-sense-driven and informed steps moving forward.
Below you can find links to various recent media appearances and COVID-19 related publications from Dr. Atlas:
https://www.foxnews.com/media/scott-atlas-new-coronavirus-cases-hospitalizations-deaths-focus
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/video/2020/04/25/stanford_university_dr_scott_atlas_virus_panic_induced_by_overestimation_of_fatality_rate_of_infected.html#!
https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/495833-how-to-open-society-using-medical-science-and-logic
https://dailycaller.com/2020/06/29/stanford-scott-atlas-coronavirus-schools-science/
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/fitness/dr-scott-atlas-on-covid-19-spike-among-young-people/vi-BB15QG4G

Why The USA is Worth Defending (Ep. 10) Jul 02, 2020

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In this 10th episode of Refining Politics and Culture, Michael discusses an important Supreme Court ruling from this past week, emphasizes the importance of supporting Hong Kong against China's recent overreach, and spends the bulk of the episode sharing three reasons why America is worth defending, protecting, and celebrating.

Wake Up Church, The World Needs You (Ep. 9) Jun 30, 2020

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In this episode, Michael analyzes four common challenges within the 'Modern American Church' while maintaining a hopeful perspective about how Christians can stay true to the foundational principles of their faith amidst a culture of confusion. Michael also gives practical next steps for how to persevere amidst persecution and maintain an eternal perspective towards our temporal circumstances.

Reform or Revolution? This Wild Week in News (Ep. 8) Jun 25, 2020

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In this episode, Michael gives an in-depth current events update after a wild week of news, shares 4 theories on The Democrats' election strategy as it relates to Joe Biden, and dissects why it's vitally important for us to support and protect Israel.
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Challenging the Narratives on Policing in America (Ep. 7) Jun 23, 2020

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In this episode, Michael examines the new developments exposed over the last few days regarding the intentions and purposes of the 'Black Lives Matter' movement, dispels two common narratives regarding policing in the United States, and provides an overview of his thoughts on some of the legislative solutions proposed thus far.
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Policy or Personality? A Christian Take on Trump and the Coming Election (Ep. 6) Jun 17, 2020

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In this episode, Michael tackles the often-asked question: “How should Christians respond to immorality within political leaders?” By noting the importance of separating policy and personality, Michael emphasizes a focus on the actual political actions of our leaders in order to ensure the civic actions we take and the beliefs we form are based on cold-hard facts, rather than media-promulgated opinion.
This episode also features the first Q&A portion of Refining Politics & Culture. Come join the conversation!

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