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Job Markets to Come Sep 11, 2019

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You probably know unemployment is at an all-time low in many states. But did you know that there are one million unfilled jobs in the US? In fact, there half-a-million unfilled jobs in manufacturing alone! In this episode, Stephen challenges the conventional wisdom that every high school graduate should rush off to college or university. The higher education model may not serve every individual best. Instead, Stephen urges young men and women to consider their aptitudes and explore opportunities in which they might not only find more satisfaction, but earn more money. (Source: https://www.axios.com/americas-worker-deserts-baa3ba5c-30a3-4d19-8899-461212d31fc2.html)

Greenland? Really? Sep 04, 2019

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Donald Trump says he wants to buy Greenland, and the world reacts as if watching an SNL skit. Of course, there’s much more to the story than meets the eye. For Stephen, the Greenland idea captures almost all the good, bad, and ugly of the Trump administration. Learn why this idea isn’t as novel as it may sound and why the Arctic could become a global political tension zone in the very near future.

The Meaning of Andrew Luck Aug 28, 2019

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American society is becoming a high-tech version of Rome, where life was cheap and control was maintained through “bread and circuses.” Today, for the first time ever on the podcast, Stephen tackles the topic of football, focusing specifically on the story of Andrew Luck, the famous 29-year-old quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts who recently announced his decision to resign from the sport due to recurrent injuries and pain. "File:Andrew Luck 2013.jpg"by Mr.schultz is licensed under CC BY 3.0

Review: Netflix’s The Family Aug 21, 2019

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Stephen’s been receiving some odd phone calls lately: “Are you in the family?” Which one? Ah, Netflix’s new mini-series, The Family? In this episode, Stephen answers that question while providing some background and insights regarding The Fellowship organization, the Netflix production, and the possible motivations behind this dramatized documentary. Cue the ominous music… and pop in your earbuds! (Image via Netflix)

Stats Changing the World, Part 2 Aug 14, 2019

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What demographic trends are shaping the world in which you live? In this follow up to a May 2019 episode, Stephen examines high-level global and domestic trends. Dive into this statistically rich episode, and learn about rising and falling birth rates, the white/non-white divide in political parties, and the increasing urban/rural divide that’s turning conventional wisdom on its head.

The Happy Warrior Aug 07, 2019

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Pain and hardship is a part of life. In fact, these things may even be the price of an exceptional life. There’s no avoiding them. Happy Warriors know that there is glory and victory on the other side. They’re made better by the struggle. Every swing of the sword and push of the shield invigorates them. They love to overcome adversity and raise a glass with their band of brothers or band of sisters to celebrate the sweet victories of life. May we, in our age, band together as Happy Warriors to contend against the challenges of life.

Send Them Back? Jul 31, 2019

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Ready for a thought experiment? Join Stephen in this episode as he imagines what he would say if he were an advisor to the GOP. Stephen addresses demographic issues (one of the most important truths of American politics today), rhetoric, Trump (the good and bad), and key points about free markets and economic development that the GOP should be making in order to attract a wider voting base. Next, Stephen chastises the GOP for their serious error in supporting President Trump’s wildly uninformed and offensive, “Send them back,” message. Finally, he demonstrates why the GOP should have no problem defeating the rhetoric of several popular far-left congresspeople new to the scene.

From The Archive: Is the Top 1% Evil? Jul 24, 2019

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In the speeches of Bernie Sanders, in the Occupy Wall Street movement, and in popular chitchat, we hear often that the top one percent of earners in our society are destroying us. Is this true? Is one percent of the country the cause of all our woes? And what do you have to earn to be in the top one percent, anyway? Stephen answers all these questions and points us to a more sane view than you may have likely heard before. This episode originally aired in July 2017.

Immigration Folly Jul 17, 2019

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Immigration is one of the most difficult topics to discuss in the U.S. today. In this episode, Stephen addresses the serious flaws in the United States’ standard operating procedures of holding and treating illegal immigrants as American criminals under U.S. criminal law. This flawed policy results in parent/child separation with many parents ultimately being released in the U.S. Stephen, who is pro-immigrant, offers a different approach for dealing with the nation’s immigration issues.

On Christian Statesmanship Jul 10, 2019

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Travis asks, “What is Christian statesmanship?” In this episode, Stephen shares several Biblically-based answers to the question through addressing foundational Christian theology and reflecting on great leaders and events from history. Discover why Christian statesmanship matters and why it should be understood by people of all backgrounds.

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