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Today we're talking about an article published by the Gospel Coalition that has made waves in the conservative and evangelical communities. The article in question is in fact an excerpt from Josh Butler's forthcoming book, "Beautiful Union," and argues that sex and the roles of husband and wife within the act of sex point to salvation and show the relationship between Christ and the church. We discuss the backlash from popular Christian leaders and others who have deemed the article "too erotic" and "misogynistic." Ultimately, the Gospel Coalition took the article down, caving to the criticism. We also look at the theological arguments that back Butler's claims, regardless of how he may have worded the excerpt. Then, Canadian Pastor Derek Reimer was arrested last week after he protested a family drag event (and was consequently physically thrown out). He has been charged with "mischief" and "causing a disturbance." Tucker Carlson responded to this, asking (very rightly so) where the Christian leaders are to s

We're starting off the week by diving into some of your questions! What happened with the Southern Baptist Convention and Saddleback Church? How does one share the gospel with liberal friends? How do you honor your parents when they hurt you? We'll answer these questions and cover many other topics such as home births, biblical justification, and the best parts of being a wife and mother. If you need help finding a Bible-believing church, go to https://church.founders.org/ --- Timecodes: (01:50) Thoughts on home birth (04:00) How to share the gospel with liberal friends (11:24) Can God's love be characterized as "reckless"? (15:51) SBC removing Saddleback Church (22:51) Does Blaze do your hair and makeup? (23:08) How do you honor your parents biblically when they actively hurt you? (26:12) Can you have the gospel without justification? (29:03) Stanley water bottle trend (29:35) Do you prep meals for the week? (30:03) What is my favorite part of being a wife and mom? --- Today's Sponsors: Bambee — You r

Today we’re joined by Leanne Jamieson, executive director at Prestonwood Pregnancy Center, to talk about what really goes on at pregnancy centers. In the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, pregnancy centers across the country have found themselves targets of vandalism and vitriol, most notably from Elizabeth Warren, who deemed them “dangerous.” Leanne sets the record straight, explaining that these are centers where women come to be loved, served, and given actual choices that Planned Parenthood would never present. We go through exactly what happens when a woman enters Prestonwood Pregnancy Center and how the center serves both long-term and holistically. Leanne shares some stories of how God is working in these centers, as well as what PPC was able to do with all of our listeners’ generous donations after the “Elizabeth Warren Exposes Very Scary Pregnancy Center” parody video last year. You can give to the Prestonwood Pregnancy Center registry here: https://amzn.to/3SHrBWE --- Timecodes: (01:3

Today we're joined by a very special guest, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, to talk about some of the latest media myths about his moves as the leader of his state, his governing philosophy, and how fatherhood influences the fights he takes on. Governor DeSantis, as many know, is consistently at the center of the most important culture wars, using his power as governor of the state of Florida to push for policies that have swung the state from purple to red in just four years. We talk about the media's pathetic response to his many successes, from cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and taking on corporate behemoth Disney to standing up against "gender confirmation" procedures on minors in Florida. And yes, we also ask the million-dollar question! Governor DeSantis' new book, "The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival," is out now. --- Timecodes: (00:57) Interview begins / winning Florida in 2022 (03:56) Media reactions to Florida policies (05:58) Diversity, Eq

Today we're starting off by talking about Jessa Duggar Seewald and the blatant lies that the Left is pushing about her and the miscarriage she tragically suffered over the holidays. Leftist outlets are trying to convince people that Jessa actually had an abortion "whether she wants to admit it or not," because she had a D&C following the miscarriage. The problem, aside from the cruelty, is that that's not how a D&C works. We set the record straight and highlight the lies that the media are putting out. Then, we discuss Paris Hilton’s cover in Glamour UK, where she revealed that she not only had an abortion at age 20, but also has frozen 20 embryos with her husband that she seems to have no interest in pursuing. The reason? They’re all boys and she wants a girl. We discuss the selfishness and hypocrisy of this perspective. Then, we discuss Woody Harrelson’s SNL monologue from last weekend, in which he claims Big Pharma bought out the media to push the jab. The media, naturally, began to call him a conspiracy t

Today we're reacting to Jen Wilkin and Jonathan Pennington's debate on public education vs. private education (hosted by the Gospel Coalition). We present this argument with its full context but break down some of what Jen Wilkin, who represents the pro-public-school side, says specifically. In response to Wilkin's claim that woke curriculum can be a fearmongering tactic, we take a look at what's happening in schools even in red states. Wilkin also mentions that our decision on where to send our kids to school impacts our communities, but is that a fair argument for public schools, and does that put our own children at risk for the "good of community"? We cover other school choice considerations such as finances and at-home discipleship, then look at Wilkin's response on Twitter to some of the backlash against her position. Lastly, we look at the perspective of a show favorite, Voddie Baucham, who offers words of caution about sending children to public school. --- Timecodes: (01:26) Background on debate (

Today we’re joined by our friend Seth Dillon, CEO of the Babylon Bee, to review some recent news stories. We look at some of the Babylon Bee’s recent “prophecies” and what it means when parody becomes reality. We talk UFOs and Twitter. Then, we discuss news from St. Louis, where a former case manager at Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children's Hospital, Jamie Reed, decided to blow the whistle on transgender clinics and the horrifying effects of “gender affirmation surgeries” and buy-in from medical providers. We talk about why this constitutes real bravery in the midst of a culture of intimidation and threats toward anyone who opposes gender ideology, and we discuss how to realistically fight back on it. Then, updates on luggage thief Sam Brinton, speech police not wanting us to use the word “female,” and punching up in comedy. --- Timecodes: (00:34) Interview with Seth begins / Twitter (03:09) Babylon Bee prophesies (05:11) Deciding what to care about in the news (09:40) UFOs & ali

Today we're talking about beloved children's author Roald Dahl, author of books such as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Matilda," who was in the news after Puffin, the publisher of his books, hired sensitivity readers to make his writings "less offensive." This, in their eyes, means removing references to women and men (making the language "gender-neutral") and removing the word "fat" (but keeping the word "enormous") and "ugly" (but keeping the word "beastly"). Meanwhile, the French publisher makes no plans to change the language, claiming it's fine as is. We talk about the irony of the Left censoring beloved children's books, yet pushing pornographic content to kids in schools. Then, we discuss beauty guru and YouTuber Jeffree Star, who made headlines when he claimed on a podcast that "they/them" pronouns are ridiculous (despite himself being an "LGBTQ icon") and Don Lemon's claims on air at CNN that Nikki Haley, who is running for president in 2024, is "past her prime." Catch Allie's live Q&A thi

Today we're talking about Biden turning his back on Ohio despite the ongoing devastation from the train derailment, instead choosing to go to Ukraine and pledge $500 million in military aid (after rejecting FEMA aid to Ohio). We discuss how backward this is and why it's important for every country to put its own people first. But we're not the only ones frustrated – polls are showing fewer and fewer people are willing to put up with the endless funds heading to Ukraine in the midst of what's happening in our own country. We also discuss a new survey on dating, which includes multiple statistics on what people find important in finding a partner. From views on marriage to politics and religious beliefs to height – what factors are important? And how has dating changed in the age of dating apps? --- Timecodes: (02:30) Allie's sunburn (11:35) Dating surveys & obsession with self (43:11) Ohio update & "Ukraine first" (55:21) Biden's speech on Ukraine & views on Ukraine (01:01:00) C.S. Lewis quote --- Today's

Today we're joined by Jennifer Sey, author of "Levi’s Unbuttoned: The Woke Mob Took My Job but Gave Me My Voice" and former chief marketing officer and board president at Levi Strauss & Co., to share her story of getting laid off from Levi's for speaking out against COVID school mandates. Jennifer shares her story of beginning to question the government's COVID policies and how Levi's claimed she was speaking for the company. This resulted in Levi's severing ties with Jennifer, arguing that her views didn't align with the company's. Now we're seeing more and more data emerge that proves Jennifer was right – COVID lockdowns were harmful for multiple reasons, and the benefits did not outweigh the negatives. We talk politics in the corporate world (and corporate America's response to COVID), and we look at two studies, one that shows masks aren't as effective as we were told all along and one that shows COVID infection before the Omicron variant was even more effective for immunity than the vaccination. --- Ti

Today we’re joined by Libby Emmons, editor in chief of the The Post Millennial, to discuss the ethics of surrogacy. We discuss Libby’s political journey from liberal feminist to more conservative in thought, as well as her background in theater and how the art landscape has changed from a focus on beauty to a focus on activism. We discuss how surrogacy is merely a fulfillment of adult desires to obtain posterity and legacy, with no thought given to the horrible effects it can have on the child, and compare it to adoption (which many surrogacy apologists argue is ethically the same). A medical journal has recently suggested that brain-dead women could serve as surrogates for those looking to rent a womb, which is yet another example of the horrifying ethics of the surrogacy industry. We discuss this and reiterate that consent-based morality is neither ethical nor sustainable for society. We also discuss the story of a Yale professor who has argued that mass euthanasia for the elderly would solve Japan's aging-

Today we're talking about the "Asbury Revival," currently taking place at Asbury University in Kentucky. Last week, after a regular weekly chapel service at the university, students didn't leave. Instead, they continued worshiping and have not stopped for over 130 hours and counting. There have been reports of people traveling cross-country to experience this unplanned event, and many have claimed it's unlike other "revivals" that have left some skeptical. We cover the important questions that need to be asked, such as whether the gospel is actually being preached and what kind of teaching is happening in the midst of worship. We provide some encouragement and challenge for Asbury students, who have the potential to use this "revival" for God's glory even after it's over. Then, we take a look at Chelsea Handler's obsession with being childless. While guest-hosting "The Daily Show" last week, Handler did both a monologue and a skit about how "free" she is because she doesn't have kids, and she was ... really t

Today we're joined by James Jay (Jim) Carafano, Vice President for National Security & Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation, to discuss these mysterious UFOs that have seemed to puzzle the Pentagon over the past few weeks. The truth is, they're likely a lot less mysterious than people are being led to believe. It's not been released that these flying objects are, in fact, balloons as well. We break down where they probably came from and the science behind why they all seem to look different and be flying at different altitudes. We also discuss the response from the White House (or lack thereof) and how vulnerable this makes our country to foreign enemies. Then, we talk about the Ohio train derailment disaster, which saw thousands of people evacuated from East Palestine, Ohio, after a train crashed and started leaking toxic chemicals. We look at the cleanup response and aftermath, which has seen livestock and fish dead and water contaminated. How bad is this disaster, and what are the consequences 15-20 y

Today we're discussing the 'He Gets Us' campaign, as promised! The $100 million advertising campaign seeks to promote Jesus and Christianity through TV spots in prime time, billboards, and social media feeds. These ads portray Jesus as a refugee, an activist, and an influencer, among other characteristics, and aim to communicate his relatability to modern problems (ultimately leading people to the "He Gets Us" site). Two of these ads ran in last night's Super Bowl and made big waves among Christians and non-Christians. One of the problems with the campaign is its claims about Jesus, which are not entirely accurate and/or are missing important context. The campaign does not align with any specific denomination or doctrine, but rather seeks to partner with churches and organizations who can use its resources for outreach. We discuss the major concerns of the campaign, but also highlight some of the good that can come from it. It's exciting to see a campaign like "He Gets Us" put big money behind helping people

Today we're joined by Aldo Buttazzoni of PragerU to discuss his recent exposé on YouTube Kids content and the new controversial Disney+ "Proud Family" show. In this report, posted via Twitter, Aldo reveals what disgusting content is not only made available, but advertised to kids upon first creating an account. One account, called "Queer Kid Stuff," breaks down the infinite sexualities in the LGBTQ+ group and details what each letter means. We also discuss Aldo's trip to the Los Angeles Zoo Drag Night, which was marketed to kids as young as 2. Then, we take a look at Disney+'s new show, "The Proud Family," where in one episode titled "Juneteenth," the characters proclaim that slaves built America, Abraham Lincoln didn't actually free slaves, and that black people are deserving of reparations and demand to be paid. Why is more and more of this content creeping into kids' programming? We also look at what's going on in Florida with Governor DeSantis' pushback on critical race theory and diversity, equity, and i

Today we're talking about Biden's State of the Union address last night. We cover some of the funniest moments from the night – Biden gaffes included – but we also break down some of the topics he brought up, from the praise of abortion (cue roaring applause from the Democrats) to violence and gun control to taxes and oil. The Republicans were particularly heated throughout the speech, yelling back at the president's claims on fentanyl at the border and the GOP's supposed plans for Social Security. We debunk some of Biden's claims, and we take a look at Sarah Huckabee Sanders' response on behalf of the GOP. --- Timecodes: (00:40) State of the Union (05:45) Jill Biden kiss (07:54) Biden gaffs (11:13) Abortion (19:40) "Transgender young people" (24:52) Violence (28:04) Fentanyl (33:04) Social security (37:05) Taxing the rich (40:15) Oil (43:13) GOP response --- Today's Sponsors: Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and prot

Today we're talking about Andy Stanley's latest controversy after he said in a conference speech that gay churchgoers seem to have a lot more faith than straight ones. We explain why the language Stanley uses, as well as his dismissal of scripture (calling relevant verses "clobber passages"), is ultimately unloving, as it dismisses the need for repentance for both this lifestyle and the reliance upon "sexual identity." We break down exactly what he said in his speech and give some background info on Stanley's history of controversy. In 2018, Stanley found himself in hot water after he undermined the authority of scripture in a speech, claiming that Christians should "unhitch" from the Old Testament. And ultimately, if Andy Stanley believes he can do a better job of reaching people than God can, or believes that God is too harsh, then we should call this out. Then, we're joined by Jacob Kersey, a former police officer who made headlines last week after he was put on leave for refusing to take down a social med

Today we're discussing Sam Smith and Kim Petras' Grammys performance, which featured blatant satanic imagery including Smith dressing up as the devil, Petras dancing in a cage, and dominatrices wearing satanic headgear. We take a look at what their inspiration was for the performance (hint: it's ridiculous) and why it's yet another example of Hollywood's obsession with satanic imagery. We talk about how, while this blatant satanic worship is worrying, it's not the biggest concern we should be focused on. False gospel teachers and those influencing our children are an even greater threat to our worldview. We also discuss the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. last week until it was shot down a few days ago. We look at some of the theories about the balloon and just how concerned we should be. --- Timecodes: (00:44) Intro (02:19) Sam Smith & Kim Petras' Grammys performance (20:10) When others call you "-phobe" (28:37) Grammys fashion (39:50) Chinese spy balloon --- Today's Sponsors: StartMail — k

Today we're joined by Dr. Voddie Baucham, dean of theology at African Christian University in Zambia, to discuss the current state of the country and the topics of public schools, race, diversity, and Christian nationalism. First, with the midterm election coming up in two weeks, we look at how Christians can come to terms with where we've found ourselves as a nation in the midst of drag queen story hours and corporate CRT policies. We talk about the depravity of public school curriculum and the popular philosophy of sending kids to public school as "missionaries." We break down how CRT and race politics are merely about power and how the Left only wants diversity if it's ethnic diversity. Then, we dive into how "Christian nationalism" has become a trigger phrase for the Left and what it actually means. --- Previous Episodes with Dr. Baucham: Ep 282 | Exposing & Opposing Social Justice Theology | Guest: Dr. Voddie Baucham https://apple.co/3grw2G0 Ep 460 | How Social Justice Activism Is Infecting The Churc

Today we continue our series talking about commonly used and misused verses and what they really mean, this time with Psalm 37:4: "Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart." --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices