Tender Mercies?

What happens when so-called compassion becomes a weapon? In this episode, we unpack Proverbs 12:10—“The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel”—and explore how modern activists often cloak hostility in the name of mercy. From farmers and ranchers to loggers and rural workers, those who sustain life are increasingly vilified by a culture blind to its own dependence. We’ll examine how real righteousness shows up not in slogans, but in daily stewardship—even in how we care for animals. What do these “tender mercies” reveal about the heart of a society that claims to care, yet often crushes those who feed it?