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Bonus Episode - Movie Review of Young Washington Jul 04, 2026

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Happy Independence Day! On this Fourth of July, Ray Jewell and I spend the day in the theater watching Young Washington, a movie detailing the early military career of your first president. So, listen in to see what we thought of the film. After that, we got carried away talking about our favorite patriotic films in general. Can you believe Ray has never seen National Treasure!!!

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Young Washington Official Website

080 - Still Here: Finding Peace in Philippians Jul 02, 2026

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This week I welcome Pastor Lee Snow to talk about his book - Still Here: Finding Peace in Philippians. What does the Bible say about mental health? What does the "epistle of joy" have to do with depression or anxiety? Download this podcast and find out!

Recommended Resources:

Still Here: Finding Peace in Philippians by Lee Snow

Lee Snow's YouTube Page

079 - Congressional Candidate Lorenzo Santos Jun 24, 2026

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As the battle over control of the House of Representatives looms over the election in November, one seat Democrats are focusing on flipping is right here in the Wisconsin first congressional district. I am a big supporter of Bryan Steil who currently holds this seat, but on the program this week is one of his challengers, Democrat Lorenzo Santos. So, listen in as we chat about the war in Iran, healthcare, data centers and abortion.

Recommended Resource:

Lorenzo for Congress

Bonus Episode - A Father's Day Mountain Dew Review Jun 20, 2026

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On this bonus edition I sit down with two of my youngest boys and review a new product available a Kwik Trip gas stations - Mountain Dew Dunkers. Imagine Mountain Dew, but in a donut. As a diabetic, I'm not willing to do that to myself, but I was curious enough to see if my kids who love drinking Mountain Dew enjoy eating Mountain Dew.

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Do the Dewnut? Kwik Trip launches new Mountain Dew Dunkers by Drew Pittock

078 - AMA: Reining in Ray Jun 12, 2026

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In this episode Pastor Ray Jewell and I tackle your questions. Here are a few things you asked us about:

Is doubt required for faith to be possible?
How do you define strength in a Christlike way?
Why aren't Evangelicals & Fundamentalists objecting to the inhumane treatment of immigrants? Help me understand this.
Why do evangelical & fundamentalist people feel persecuted?

Recommended Resources:

Unity in Weakness as the Body of Christ: The Message of the first Letter to the Corinthians by Ray Jewell

Unity in Weakness in the Body of Christ II : The Message of the Second Letter to the Corinthians by Ray Jewell

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

077 - People Over Party Jun 01, 2026

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One thing is clear, come next year, the state of Wisconsin will have a new governor. We have had the leading Democratic contender on the podcast. The Republicans have already endorsed Congressman Tom Tiffany. But, if you are looking beyond the two party system, let me introduce you to Dr. David King, an independent candidate for governor. Dr. King and I had a great conversation here about faith, politics and dangers of the two party system.

Recommended Resources:

King for Governor

076 - Unity in Weakness in the Body of Christ, Part 2 May 16, 2026

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Another fun podcast for you. Ray Jewell and I are off on yet another road trip and this time we are chatting about his newest book - Unity in Weakness in the Body of Christ part 2. It's a great devotional commentary on II Corinthians written from a pastor's heart. Its encouraging and easy to read. So listen in as two good friends banter about the Bible while trying to stay on the road...

Recommended Resources:

Unity in Weakness in the Body of Christ: The Message of the Second Epistle to the Corinthians by Ray Jewell

To the Glory of God Ministries

075 - The Life of A Christian Educator May 08, 2026

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! It's one of my favorite times of the year, when Chick-Fil-A gives teachers free meals. In recognition of this week I asked a fellow Christian school teacher to join me on the podcast to talk about what an educator's life is really like. Listen in as James Skidmore share a little bit about how God is working in his career and family.

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Support for Jed, Son of Beloved History Teacher

Carroll Christian School

074 - A Christian Response to Yet Another Trump Assassination Attempt Apr 26, 2026

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This was not the episode I planned to air this week. After last night's attempt on the President's life, I felt compelled to write about what a proper response should look like. So here are six points for your consideration.

Recommended Resources:

The Your Calvinist Podcast

WHCD Protesters

Read White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman Cole Allen’s full anti-Trump manifesto

073 - The Way of Repentance Apr 21, 2026

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In this episode, we welcome to Pastor Chris Brauns of the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL to talk about his recently released book, the Way of Repentance. Just what is repentance? What does repentance have to do with joy? Tune in and find out!

Recommended Resources:

The Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris Brauns

The Red Brick Church

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