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CTP (S3E131) Choices, Not Control: Rethinking Homes, Taxes, Trade, More...
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We map why another housing bubble looks likely, then outline practical ways to lower real costs without subsidies or gimmicks. From reduced-cost building zones to rethinking property taxes and school funding, we push for transparency, options, and common sense.
• Warning signs of a new housing correction
• Why 50-year mortgages are a risky band-aid
• Choices and disclosures over one-size-fits-all mandates
• Reduced housing cost zones to cut inputs and delays
• DIY finishes and simpler specs to avoid interest on extras
• Utility fee relief for better monthly affordability
• Property taxes burden owners and renters alike
• Alternative funding for schools, police and fire
• Sales tax tradeoffs and clearer service assessments
• Smaller, practical homes and manufactured options to ease homelessness
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CTP (S3EDecSpecial4) Stories That Stick
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We share a candid conversation with author and creator Neisia Allen about testimonies that shape purpose, the Four Rs that bring clarity, and how a persistent mentor can change a life. Faith, humor, and practical steps weave through stories of provision, pruning, and starting again with intention.
• holiday schedule update and December Tuesday and Thursday drops
• how PodMatch and other platforms connect hosts and guests
• growing up in Muskegon and finding a relentless mentor
• youth leadership, Straight Talk show, and meeting real needs
• stories that stick as testimonies of God’s provision
• senior photos lesson on scarcity, gratitude, and faith
• humor as relief while holding serious themes
• writing the 21-day jumpstart spiritual business roadmap
• seeking God first before building ventures
• the Four Rs: Rest, Reflect, Repent, Reset
• letting go of idols and choosing purpose over stuff
• creative work, nonprofit service, and mutual pouring
• where to find Neisia’s book, site, and skits online
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CTP (S3EDecSpecial3) New York At A Crossroads
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We unpack what New Yorkers actually voted for, how state law curbs City Hall’s reach, and why due process and cultural context matter as much as policy promises. Sara Alessandrini shares insights from her documentary and on-the-ground election work, cutting through the noise to the numbers.
• exit polls showing narrow mandate and who voted for whom
• difference between mayoral power, council authority, and Albany control
• feasibility of tax hikes and risks of mobile high earners
• government-run groceries and free buses weighed against costs
• housing supply crunch from 2019 rules and slow approvals
• due process standards, cultural norms, and workplace boundaries
• crime trade-offs, focused deterrence, and system transparency
• competence over charisma as the path to real change
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CTP (S3E130) If Common Sense Had A Podcast, It Would Ask “Why” A Lot
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We press into why as a civic habit, from childhood curiosity to adult responsibility, and challenge listeners to test claims by outcomes rather than slogans. Tony EL shares how a military upbringing, history, and education shaped his approach to questioning narratives and defending free thought.
• recovering the habit of asking why across life and politics
• tradition that works versus change that regresses
• judging policies by outcomes and fruits
• history, labels, and how narratives polarise
• education, civics, and critical thinking skills
• journalism’s who what where when why how as daily tools
• practical steps for source checking and media literacy
• guest link http://ProjectThirdIOpen.com
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CTP (S3EDecSpecial2) Facing Darkness, Finding Purpose
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We explore how to face darkness without getting stuck in it and how purpose rooted in faith can turn pain into forward motion. Humor breaks the tension while we draw a firm line between helping and enabling and point to resources that support real change.
• framing anger, sorrow, and grief as normal emotions
• shifting from dwelling on the past to building tomorrow
• defining purpose as serving God and serving people
• drawing boundaries that prevent enablement and support accountability
• distinguishing self-interest from selfishness in a faith context
• using humor and honesty to keep hope practical
• where to find tools, guides, and ministries that help
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CTP (S3E129) Santa’s Beard, Lawsuits, And A Seven-Foot Trump
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We trace Julian Raven’s journey from atheist entrepreneur to Christian artist, and the legal fight that followed when his seven-foot Trump portrait was rejected by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The story blends art, faith, and free speech with a call to active, principled citizenship.
• childhood in Spain and early loss shaping atheism
• entrepreneurship, addiction, and a mountain epiphany
• turn to faith and purpose as an artist
• creation of a symbolic, Christ-centered Trump portrait
• Smithsonian submission process and rejection
• claims of viewpoint discrimination and legal appeals
• Board of Regents structure and accountability
• recent leadership changes and renewed filings
• Christian civic duty, reform over rage
• website and book details for deeper reading http://SmithsonInstituion.com
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CTP (S3EDecSpecial1) Why God’s Truth Must Come First For Real Faith
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We welcome TS Wright to trace a path from dorm-room conversion to leading Kingdom Crossroads and building the God Center Concept, linking visions, patience, and a call to plant disciples rather than chase platforms. We press on a hard claim: truth first, then love, mercy, and obedience that produce fruit.
• TS Wright’s journey from Arkansas roots to ministry leadership
• Waiting on God’s timing to publish and launch
• Taking over Kingdom Crossroads and expanding to TV
• The God Center Concept and Victory in Seven
• Embracing the Truth and upcoming discipleship series
• The Gospel Is movement focused on planting disciples
• Truth as foundation, not comfort-driven faith
• Spiritual disciplines: pray, read, pray Scripture
• Starting points in John and Revelation 1–5
• Faith and works, fruit that can be measured
• Practical links, websites, and limited-time book access
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CTP (S3E128) How Writing Styles Shape What You Read (Books/AuthorsWeeks leftover)
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We pull apart the difference between genre and writing style, from strict, edited prose to loose, modern voices. We show how dialogue density, narrative focus, and form—journal entries, pure narration, experimental structures—shape reader expectations and joy.
• genres contrasted with writing styles and why it matters
• role of Oxford, AP and Chicago style guides
• modern voice choices including slang for authenticity
• dialogue-light versus dialogue-heavy storytelling
• narrative-only and journal-entry formats explained
• length types from short story to extended novel
• how to choose books by style, not hype
• pointers to resources for aspiring writers
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