How Christians should think about Tuesday's election Google insists that AI needs to be in the classroom And Colorado is discriminating against Christians again Segment The Midterm Election How Christians Should Think About the Midterm Elections Segment Religious Discrimination in Colorado SCOTUS oral arguments Court Seems Poised to Side with Catholic Preschool Segment AI in Schools NY Times article on AI in schools [... more]

Share a commentThe fastest way to weaken a church is not always persecution from the outside It's distraction from the inside We wrestle with Paul's straight talk to Titus in Titus and the uncomfortable truth that a congregation can spend its energy on arguments that feel spiritual while producing nothing but heat hurt and division When opinions gain authority traditions start acting like doctrine and being right becomes the win condition the gospel mission quietly slips to the background We also dig into the social dynamics Paul calls out genealogy pride status signaling and the temptation to treat background or [... more]

Ever wondered why you fight with those you love What causes the heated arguments and painful words Chances are the reasons for our disputes are different than you might think Join Chip as he reveals the reasons we have conflict in our most important relationships ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Share a comment Judge not might be the most quoted Bible line in public arguments and one of the least understood We slow down and follow Jesus' words in Luke alongside Matthew's parallel teaching to uncover what He's actually confronting a quick-to-condemn slow-to-forgive posture that doesn't look anything like Christ From there we ask the hard question people avoid is it ever right to judge We trace the Bible's own boundaries and show why Christians must be able to call sin what it is evaluate teaching for truth or error and practice honest self-examination We talk about church accountability the [... more]

Share a commentA lot of Christians feel cornered right now and the reflex is to fight harder for personal and religious rights We slow that instinct down and hold it up next to Jesus' words in Luke and Matthew where he delivers a very different kind of bill of rights for his followers pray for the people who oppose you refuse revenge when you're insulted stop demanding vindication and hold your possessions with open hands We talk about what this looks like when the pressure is real including stories of persecuted believers and the reminder that the church has always [... more]

Democrats have narrowly regained their position as North Carolina's largest registered political party surpassing Republicans for the first time since January although unaffiliated voters remain the state's largest overall voting bloc Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail-in voting numbers showing accepted absentee ballots running below the same point in Meanwhile North Carolina's Local Government Commission has voted to take control of the finances of Ronda and Rowland following ongoing financial management problems Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation discusses new filings before the North Carolina Supreme Court involving Gov Josh Stein [... more]

Bill Burr gives evil cover and blames America's health care system for Luigi Mangione's murder in an interview with Rolling Stone Meanwhile Joe Rogan gives one of the worst political takes about Gaza on record Rep Brandon Gill joins us to break down his back-and-forth with Hasan Piker over birthright citizenship the fight against Socialism in the midterm election his run for Oversight Chair and more French President Emmanuel Macron straight up lies about the West Bank and what's to come when speaking to the United Nations Norway attacks private Israeli citizens and businesses to deprive them of their livelihoods [... more]

Co-host of 'The Five' Jessica Tarlov joins Brian Kilmeade to reveal what really goes on behind the scenes on cable news' show She opens up about her off-camera relationships with co-hosts Greg Gutfeld and Jesse Watters how she handles heated on-air clashes the reality of playing defense for Democrats and her new book 'I Disagree Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends ' Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Share a commentThe question isn't academic if you've ever held an ultrasound photo walked out of a hospital empty-handed or wondered what God does with the smallest lives We take the most tender and controversial question head-on do miscarried stillborn aborted and newborn children go to heaven and what does the Bible actually say We start with Romans tracing the contrast between Adam's disobedience and Jesus Christ's obedience and why Paul's many will be made righteous can't be reduced to a narrow adult-only category From there we tackle the foundational claims underneath the whole debate life begins at God-ordained conception [... more]

In so many arguments as one person is making her point the other person is formulating his response He's not really hearing her point he's preparing his counterpoint It's tactical gamesmanship and they're keeping mental score Hopefully that DOESN'T sound familiar But if it does today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us learn to resolve conflict by following an example we see in Scripture Today practical help for everyone Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism our mission of over years Explore more resources [... more]

Check out the entire How to T H I N K Series with Tim Barnett on the What Would You Say YouTube channel For more resources visit breakpoint org [... more]

North Carolina cities are reconsidering youth curfews following a summer marked by several large teen takeovers and concerns about public safety with Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal examining how local officials are responding Meanwhile a new report finds crime is generally declining in Raleigh and Charlotte reflecting a broader drop in crime nationwide Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss more than pages of new federal court filings pushing back against former FBI Director James Comey's arguments in his North Carolina case Plus AmeriCorps has awarded million to support volunteer and service programs across North [... more]

Mecklenburg County prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against Tanya McKnight, accused of subjecting six-year-old Dominique Moody to prolonged abuse before the child's death. The case has led to scrutiny of child welfare agencies and legislative action to create a state backstop for high-risk cases. Meanwhile, Governor Josh Stein is challenging the North Carolina General Assembly's changes to judicial appointments, arguing that they limit his authority to appoint judges. [... more]

The North Carolina Supreme Court has signaled it will hear oral arguments in a case involving appointments and judicial vacancies in November, with no resolution expected before the 2027 election. Meanwhile, the governor of Asheville is criticizing North Carolina's firearm laws, arguing they have made the community less safe, despite the legislation not being in effect. A private gated community in North Carolina received $300,000 in public funding for emergency services and shelter repairs, sparking questions about transparency and accountability in the earmarks process. Additionally, a new federal school choice tax credit program could benefit nearly 1.7 million North Carolina children, with 93% of the state's K-12 population qualifying for scholarships. [... more]

The Bible is clear on the issue of life and when it begins, with conception being the work of God. The church's position on abortion is rooted in Scripture, which teaches that life is sacred and that God is the creator and designer behind life and the process of conception. The discussion highlights the myths surrounding abortion, including the idea that it is a means of preventing unwanted children, and the consequences of a society that disregards the authority of God. [... more]

The existence of God is a question that has been debated for centuries, with various arguments for and against its existence. One approach to proving the existence of God is through the classical method, which involves establishing a sufficient reason to explain reality as we encounter it. This method involves looking at four possible explanations for reality: that our experience of reality is an illusion, that reality is self-created, that reality is self-existent, and that reality is created by something that is self-existent. The classical approach aims to provide a rational proof for the existence of a self-existent eternal being, rather than just evidence or persuasion. [... more]

The North Carolina Supreme Court has denied a rehearing in the 32-year-long Leandro education funding case, ending the lawsuit and vacating all related court decisions. Meanwhile, the state treasurer's office is promoting financial literacy among high school students through an internship program and other initiatives. A new bill in the state legislature aims to overhaul how the state funds K-12 schools and create a pilot program for outside-the-classroom learning. [... more]

The story of Jason Rivera, a 22-year-old NYPD detective who lost his life in the line of duty, is a heart-wrenching reminder of the sacrifices made by law enforcement officers and their families. His wife, Dominique, shares a poignant eulogy, highlighting the strains of being a cop on a marriage and the importance of remembering the fallen heroes. [... more]

Apostolic authority is a key concept in Christian apologetics, with Matt Slick arguing that the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches lack this authority due to their inability to perform miracles like the apostles. Meanwhile, a caller discusses the possibility of Christians being part of biker clubs, and Matt Slick explains the importance of differentiating between worldly and Godly activities. The conversation also touches on the rapture, with Matt Slick presenting an argument that the wicked are taken before the rapture, and the day of the Lord comes like a thief in the night, which he believes refers to the rapture and the new heavens and new earth. [... more]

The concept of the Sabbath and its significance in Christianity is explored, highlighting the tension between legalism and conviction. Jesus' teachings on the Sabbath are examined, and the early Christian church's shift from observing the Jewish Sabbath to the Lord's Day is discussed. [... more]