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Joe Rogan and Race Feb 09, 2022

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Justin explores the recent comments that've gotten Joe Rogan into trouble. He also talks about how Black Americans don't often fit into the two most prominent ideological categories. Lastly, he also discusses how a lack of trust and solidarity hurt America during the COVID pandemic.

Links:

https://youtu.be/lxR78esqpEQ

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/opinion/eric-adams-biden.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/06/opinion/covid-pandemic-policy-trust.html

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Are We Consistent And Impartial In Our Political Positions? Feb 02, 2022

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Justin and Chris discuss the impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and its potential impact on the supply chain. They also talk about the Freedom Convoy of truckers in Canada and dark money in politics.

Show Notes:

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/29/us/politics/democrats-dark-money-donors.amp.html?referringSource=articleShare

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Unattached Men Dying and Twitter vs. The Real World Jan 20, 2022

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Justin and Christ discuss the high rates of unmarried men dying of drug overdoses. They also discuss the Twitter vs. The Real World debate and make a very special announcement.

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Biblical Objectivity, Joe Rogan, and Mainstream Media Jan 12, 2022

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Justin and Chris discuss Marvin Olasky's concept of biblical objectivity and how that journalistic principle might apply to the Christian public witness more generally. They also talk about why Joe Rogan has a larger audience than much of the mainstream media and Justice Sonia Sotomayor's misstatement.

https://wng.org/roundups/what-is-biblical-objectivity-1617225573

https://news.gallup.com/poll/355526/americans-trust-media-dips-second-lowest-record.aspx

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Progressive Crackdown on Crime and Voting Rights Jan 05, 2022

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Justin and Chris discuss how some progressive mayors, like Mayor London Breed, have changed their positions and are beginning to crackdown on crime. They also talk about the state of voting rights and how America should move forward in relation to COVID.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/opinion/voting-rights-democrats.html

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Attacking Tim Keller and Defending the Indefensible Dec 15, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about how Tim Keller has positively impacted their understanding of Christian theology and impacted the framework of the AND Campaign. They also analyze about the Black Lives Matter's statement in defense of Jussie Smollett.

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Greed Survives the Pandemic and Democrats Branding Problems Dec 01, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about US companies' unwillingness to share the coronavirus vaccine formula with poorer countries. They also discuss the Democratic Party's branding problems and Dr. Esau McCaulley's latest New York Times article.

Show Notes:

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/business/economy/china-vaccines-covid-outbreak.html

https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-operation-warp-speed-worked-11612222129

https://www.politico.com/news/2021/11/23/dems-joe-biden-infrastructure-midterms-523194

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Unhappiness in Politics vs. Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about why those who are most engaged in politics are often unsatisfied and unhappy even when they win. They also discuss the importance of thanksgiving and gratitude within our political engagement.

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Let's Go, Brandon and Emotional Intelligence (or lack thereof) Nov 18, 2021

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Justin and Chris talk about whether or not our society has grown in wisdom as it accumulates information. They also touch on the "Let's Go, Brandon!" chant in churches and how Biden's New Child Care Plan excludes faith-based providers.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/dating-and-mating/202111/the-precipitous-decline-emotional-intelligence

The Abolition of Man by C.S. Lewis - https://www.christianbook.com/the-abolition-of-man/c-s-lewis/9780060652944/pd/2942X?utm_source=google&kw=21904556532&mt=b&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO_crFCha3E3AmBKGRJRGAO2m299N-23HQQRftvGzWDq5P1btJYsPn-VWXRoC0YgQAvD_BwE

The Coddling of the American Mind by Jonathan Haidt - https://www.thecoddling.com/

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Don't Choose a Side in the Culture War Nov 10, 2021

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Justin and Chris provide a short history of the American culture war and discuss why Christians should avoid choosing a side. They also discuss the Virginia gubernatorial race and the Infrastructure Bill.

Show notes link: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-man-who-discovered-culture-wars-1527286035

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