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On today's episode, we had the honor to sit down with the incredible Matthew Soerens from World Relief. The topic of immigration feels radioactive and untouchable for the average person. But Matthew brings real life examples, experience, research, and the scriptures to speak in a very common sense logical way. This conversation was unbelievable! Ear mark this episode to listen to more than once.

Matthew is the co-author of:
‘Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion, and truth in the immigration debate.’

Seeking Refuge: On the Shores of the Global Refugee Crisis

&
Inalienable: How Marginalized Kingdom Voices Can Help Save the American Church

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Prior to this conversation, we responded to this great article on how only 1 pastor stood up to Richard Nixon. Why was that? What conviction would it take to do the same today? Read He Told Richard Nixon to Confess.

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What's Law got to do with it? On today's episode we sit down with Kent Mckeever, a lawyer, executive director of Greater Waco Legal Services (a non-profit legal firm), and a former pastor.

Kent lays out the beauty and application of his love for Jesus and Justice as inspiration for his work in providing legal assistance for All. Everyone regardless of their financial status has the right to a quality attorney. Their sliding scale fees and payment plans make it affordable and available to people who might not expect it.

We were thrilled to have him on the pod and hope some would in turn take a peak at emulating this work. Whether you're looking to go down this path, or you just want to see this work in your city, tune in for an enlightening conversation on faith, the law, and nonprofit work.

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On Today's Episode we respond to the horrific assassination attempt on former President Trump's life. What does this mean for our country? What spiritually can we glean from his life being spared? Did God save Trump? Does Ephesians 6:11 play a part?

Then we wrestle with Adam Joyce's article on Christianity and Third-Way-ism, titled "If there is a “third way”, this isn’t it: How Christian centrists acquiesce to America’s broken political system."

Why are Christians so woefully prepared to talk about politics? Is it because we've been discipled to only discuss the 'How' and ignore the 'what?' What are the implications of such thinking? Listen and wrestle with us!

Also, did you know you can Pre-Order Malcolm's New book NOW!
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Whose Fault is Poverty?
The poor, the rich, something else? Today we tackle this tricky topic biblically. Then the guys respond to a terrible tweet from the current President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and his article: The Verdict Is In. This is in response to former President Donald Trump convicted as guilty of 34 felony counts for falsifying business records. The news of his guilt has brought many responses including memes of Jesus comforting Trump saying, "It's okay, they called me guilty too." Which spurred Malcolm's response in his new article: "Hallowed Be Thy Name: Your President is Not Jesus"

How Fair Are Your State's Property Taxes? - Junia Howell

End Homelessness in Waco! Mosaic Waco is partnering with Mission Waco to build a Community for those experiencing homelessness. Housing alone will not end homelessness, but community will. You can partner with us to help provide low-cost permanent supportive housing to the homeless in McLennan County HERE.

Learn More about the Creekside Community HERE.

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Can coffee really save the world? Shouldn't we be allocating our time to ministry instead of business? Why is the church missing this?!

Tune in to hear the 2024 Roasters of the Year and owners of Bridge City Coffee discuss why Coffee is this beautiful fruit that has the potential to do far more than keeping you awake. This product, this way of doing business, the people they can employ, all has the potential to extend the garden mandate and do something 'good' in the world.

Listen for ways to connect your work to God's work. Stay to nerd out on coffee. But be prepared for this week's terrible tweet. Slim engaged. Then he was told he serves Satan because he stood up for David French.

Roaster of the Year Article.

Bridgecity instagram : @bridgecitycoffee

Or if you're in waco - @bridgecity_waco
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the PCA's Tweet.

Slim's Response.

A Summary. (PCA cancels anti-polarization panel with David French for being too polarizing)

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"Garden More." On today's episode we wrestle with Dr. Jennifer Howell on why Christians should but don't care about our environment. We name a number of the underlying issues that keep us from seeing the fuller picture in the fabric of justice.

And though the darkness can be truly dark, Dr. Howell paints a path forward for every church member and church to contribute to reclaiming and restoring God's broken but beautiful world.

Before that, we discuss more terrible tweets, Sean Feuct, Faux Outrage/persecution, and actual persecution in India.

Fake persecution : https://x.com/seanfeucht/status/1787237445404139683?s=46&t=Krugcu1bTKRpnPSMcKlWxw

Vs India Criminalizing healing prayers.

Can Christians Be Environmentalists? - Sermon by Slim

Plastics - Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - youtube.

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Over the last couple of years, the topic of Christian Nationalism has come up a number of times. And today we're honored to have Dr. Andrew Whitehead on to help us think through this especially during this political season.

Dr. Whitehead is one of the foremost scholars of Christian nationalism in the United States. He is the author of American Idolatry: How Christian Nationalism Betrays the Gospel and Threatens the Church, which is the subject of much of our conversation and also is the lead author of Taking America Back for God: Christian Nationalism in the United States. He has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, CNN Today, The Economist, Rolling Stone, and The Guardian. He has been interviewed on NBC News, National Public Radio, and the BBC, among others.

Dr. Whitehead argues at the center of this conversation is Christianity's relationship to power for only a specific group of people and the methods used to obtain and retain it through fear and violence. All of which are anti-christ.

We hope today's conversation will challenge you to ponder love versus fear in your community. And we hope to give you 1 or 2 tools to use as you begin conversations with those who embrace this corrupt philosophy/theology.

To learn more about him check out:
Twitter: @ndrewwhitehead
https://linktr.ee/andrewwhitehead
https://andrewwhitehead.substack.com/

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Are you ready for an emotional rollercoaster ride?

Buckle up as we navigate the entwined tracks of faith, nationalism, and capitalism. Our spirited discourse leaps from the laughable to the profound, starting with the absurdity of a themed Bible endorsed by a political heavyweight. We'll untangle the motivations behind such moves and what they herald for America's religious and political climate.

The tension heightens with a spicy analysis of the US's role in the Israel-Palestine conflict. We scrutinize the paradox of providing both military might and humanitarian relief, emblematic of a greater moral quagmire. Our conversation doesn't stop at the gates of controversy; we pry open the divergent Christian perspectives on Israel, dissecting the web of theology and politics that influence them. The birth of modern Israel post-WWII and its biblical interpretations by Christians are placed under the microscope, revealing layers that many narratives leave concealed.

Our episode culminates with a deep reflection fitting for Holy Week, exploring the realms of Christ's submission to divine will and the enigmatic doctrine of his descent into hell, known as "The Harrowing of Hell." These are not just theological footnotes; they're pivotal to understanding the crux of Christian faith. It's a soul-searching expedition through scripture and doctrine, and whether you're a devout believer or a theological detective, there's something profound waiting for you here.

Trump Hawking God Bless the USA bible

US Aid to Gaza in one image @shaneclaiborne

An Evening with the Holy Post - w/ Malcolm, Kaitlyn Sciess, and Beth Barr - April 15

The Church Doesn't Talk Much About Greed - Article interviewing Malcolm.

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