North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is calling for a $1.4 billion critical needs budget to address the state's budget crisis, which has been ongoing for over two and a half years. The budget would provide raises for teachers, state troopers, and other state law enforcement, as well as fund Medicaid and other critical needs. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Ted Budd is voicing his support for President Trump's approach towards Iran, citing the regime's history of terrorism and pursuit of nuclear weapons. In other news, a federal judge has ruled against a Libertarian voter who challenged North Carolina's ballot selfie restrictions, citing the state's interest in preventing vote buying and coercion. Additionally, North Carolina's charter school infrastructure is set to receive a major boost from a record-breaking $52.9 million federal grant, which will support the establishment of new charter schools and career and technical education programs. [... more]

The 14th Amendment was put to the test in a landmark Supreme Court case involving a Chinese laundry owner in San Francisco. Eli Yick's business was targeted by the city, leading to a fight for his livelihood and rights. The court ultimately ruled in his favor, establishing that the government may not make laws that abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens or deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. [... more]

Jimmy Lai, a billionaire and politician, was sentenced to 20 years in jail for his advocacy of freedom and democracy in Hong Kong. Born in the late 1940s, Lai witnessed the Chinese Revolution and state-sponsored famine, and later established a successful business and media empire. He continued to fight for democracy and human rights, even after Beijing took control of Hong Kong, and was punished for his dissent. His story serves as a testament to the importance of standing up for eternal and true values, even in the face of great cost. [... more]

Josh and Joe discuss various hypothetical legal scenarios, including estate planning, power of attorney, fiduciary duty, landlord-tenant law, partition of property, operating agreements, LLCs, step-parent estates, and estate administration, providing general guidance and insights on how to navigate these complex issues. [... more]

Millions around the world are stuck in generational poverty, but the body of Christ is working together to break this cycle. Faith and Finance is partnering with Cross International to lift 250 kids in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia out of poverty and introduce them to the love of Jesus. [... more]

Elizabeth Smith Friedman was a pioneering cryptologist who cracked enemy codes during both World Wars, exposed Nazi spy rings in South America, and helped dismantle organized crime networks during Prohibition. Her work laid the foundation for modern cryptanalysis and influenced intelligence agencies, making her a testament to the power of intellect and perseverance. [... more]

Living with margin is essential for wise stewardship, creating space for rest, faith, and generosity. It's a spiritual discipline that involves creating room for God's provision, pace, and purposes in life, and it changes the way you give, think, and live. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses the false teachings of Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, highlighting their doctrines of salvation, the Eucharist, and the role of Mary. He also addresses the concept of omniscience and the distinction between essential and accidental properties, arguing that the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox views of Mary are idolatrous and contradict the Bible. [... more]

Minnesota's transformation into a sanctuary state for abortion and transgender mutilation surgeries has been accompanied by a surge in Islamic immigration, leading to widespread fraud and cultural changes that are altering the state's identity and values. [... more]

Ron Blue shares insights on biblical and practical wisdom for business partnerships, emphasizing the importance of shared faith and values in lasting relationships. Rob West discusses various financial topics, including vendor access to bank accounts, retirement planning, and charitable giving. [... more]

Living a happy and fulfilling life is rooted in consistency and daily obedience to God, not in emotional experiences. The Bible teaches that we should walk with God, avoid the counsel of the ungodly, and stand firm in our faith. The story of David, a man after God's own heart, serves as an example of how to live a life that pleases God and brings true fulfillment. [... more]

North Carolina's State Board of Elections faces a lawsuit from the Democrat National Committee over a plan to collect missing voter ID information, while Attorney General Jeff Jackson joins a lawsuit against the federal government to prevent funding cuts for the state's schools. Meanwhile, a study by the American Enterprise Institute found that building light touch density housing does not appear to affect single-family home values in Charlotte and Seattle. [... more]

Mike Levin shares a pivotal moment in his life when he received a disappointing grade from a contracts professor, Malcolm Sharp, which led him to reevaluate his approach to helping others and understanding their perspectives. This experience shaped his leadership style and human nature, ultimately making him a wise and empathetic leader. [... more]

Mike Levin, a hotel legend, shares his story about how he puts his customers in charge and the importance of making it work for the customer. He explains how his philosophy of customer-centricity has been the key to his success and how it applies to business and life in general. [... more]

The Christian worldview emphasizes the importance of biblical manhood, where men are called to lead, cultivate, and protect, but instead, society seeks to emasculate them. The church must reclaim biblical manhood by renewing the mind, which involves recognizing the propensity to conform to the world, embracing the responsibility to think Christianly, appreciating the mercy of God, and recognizing the right means to cultivate a renewed mind, such as time in the Word, fellowship, prayer, and singing hymns. [... more]

Nicole Yunus shares her insights on resilient faith, grief, and the importance of presence in times of loss, drawing from her own experiences and biblical teachings, including the words of Jesus and the book of Hebrews. [... more]

A caregiver shares their personal struggles with worry and how they find hope and peace in their faith, trusting in God's promises and sovereignty, and finding strength in Scripture and the support of their community. [... more]

The story of Joseph's redemption and forgiveness is a powerful example of how God can take our feebleness and make it good, using it for his good and the saving of many lives. This concept of redemption is not about sweeping under the rug of the actual trouble, but about acknowledging the past and allowing God to make something new out of it. [... more]

Grief is not an enemy of faith, but rather a part of the human experience. God welcomes us to lament and move through difficult emotions, and it's in these moments that our hearts can break open to expand our capacity for love and compassion. [... more]

Trusting God in unexpected seasons is a rigorous journey to embedding a vital belief deep within us. God is powerful and he is also good. When we're in a place of suffering, recognizing God can exist in two attributes that don't seem to make sense to us, and it doesn't mean that they're not true. Just because we can't explain a season and may never be able to doesn't mean that God is not good. Just because it seems like God is absent doesn't mean He is. Life can still be good in suffering, and that's the question we all have to answer when we come to a not what I signed up for season. [... more]