5 Hopes for America for the New Year

In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, Michael Clary and Wade Thomas discuss Wade’s five hopes for Christmas and New Year's 2026. The episode delves into the importance of reversing the declining birth rate, the need for noble heroes, a call for grassroots interrogation of Roman Catholic teachings, and the encouragement for Christians to read the Bible more. The discussion also touches upon the desire to end the Star Wars franchise. The hosts blend humor and serious conversation about the cultural and biblical values they hold dear.00:26 Christmas Traditions and Personal Anecdotes01:24 Wade's Christmas Hopes and New Year's Resolutions03:35 Discussion on Birth Rate Decline07:05 Cultural and Societal Implications of Population Trends16:25 The Value of Children and Family in Modern Society29:24 The Joy of Family and Parenting30:45 Reflecting on Frazier and Parenthood33:04 Noble Heroes for 202634:13 Critiquing Modern Role Models36:11 A Call for Christian Heroes41:06 Grassroots Interrogation of Catholic Teachings47:47 The Importance of Reading the Bible56:49 The End of the Star Wars FranchiseFor questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected] church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KYThe Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Follow us on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/dmichaelclaryhttps://twitter.com/wadethomasjr Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhereGod's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human SexualityFollow Michael’s writings www.dmichaelclary.com