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Church and State RI
by David and Jessica de la Cruz
Covering politics, family, religion, and other issues for Rhode Island. Find more content at www.churchandstateRI.com.
Episodes
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Interview Rhode Island Coalition for Israel
In their first video podcast, David and Jessica speak with leaders from the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel. They discuss the recent Hamas invasion of Israel as well as the new form of antisemitism that is emerging in the US and even RI.
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Zambarano Hospital, the State of the State Addresses, and is Jessica running for Congress?
Today we discuss the State of the State addresses, an ambitious plan to rebuild Zambarano Hospital, and discuss whether or not Jessica will run for Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District.
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DOH Dr. Alexander-Scott Resigns
Today we look at the state of the Department of Health in RI. Jessica highlights “inconsistencies” from the Department of Health and discusses Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott's resignation.
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Rhode Island Uses Covid-Positive Healthcare Workers After Firing Unvaccinated Staff
Rhode Island made national news this week after allowing COVID-Positive healthcare workers in hospitals and nursing homes after firing unvaccinated staff. Why would the administration adopt suc,h a policy and is it only going to make the crisis worse? We talk about that and more in this week’s...
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Predictions for 2022
Today we want to wish everyone a very happy new year! Episode 47 ends the year by making some 2022 predictions for Rhode Island and beyond.
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Do you still trust the Rhode Island Department of Health?
This week’s episode discusses Rhode Island’s Department of Health and why they have lost the trust of so many RIers. We question the cause of the healthcare crisis and how it could be lessened quickly. David gives an update on Clergy United and how faith leaders are responding to the mask/vaccine...
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Rhode Island’s Response to The Indoor Mask Mandate
This week’s episode responds to the Governor’s Indoor Mask Mandate. What are the fines? Are they lawful? And will you comply?
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Is an Indoor Mask Mandate Coming?
Governor Dan McKee announced last week that RI has 6 weeks to get covid under control. Otherwise, he made it clear that all options are back on the table, including an indoor mask mandate.
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Vaccine passports, redistricting, and the local media.
For episode 43, we discuss the Governor's proposed vaccine passport and update you on the redistricting process. Jessica shares her thoughts on last week's fiery radio interview and we both give our thoughts on the Providence Journal's front page article of our podcast.
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Three Young Leaders share what they're thankful for and their favorite Bible verses.
Today’s episode is a “little” lighter in content and features our first guests: three young rising stars and future leaders who share their thoughts on 2021.
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Roger Williams and Rhode Island’s Indigenous People
Today’s episode highlights the Smithsonian Magazine’s Lyn Garrity’s interview of John M. Barry, a biographer of Roger Williams. Garrity’s article provides a fascinating account of Rhode Island’s founding father and his relationship with the Native Americans....
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The Religion of Wokeness
In today's episode, we’ll be talking about the religion of wokeness. We’ll identify its original sins, angels, and demons and, of course, (insert sarcasm here) how you can purify yourself through certain rituals and confessions.
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Who will decide the next election?
Parents may be the swing vote that shaped the 2021 elections last week in VA and NJ and the same force that will shape the 2022 election here in RI. Sign up for updates on Legislation affecting parents at www.jessicaforri.com
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How would you spend $1.1 Billion?
RI has been given $1.1 billion in federal money from the “American Rescue Plan.” The question is how will it be spent and who will decide? Let us know how you’d like to see RI spend its $1.1 billion by signing up for her updates and adding your thoughts to the form: www.jessicaforri.com. If you’d...
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What's in McKee's eight year plan?
Governor Dan McKee recently released a working document that would chart a course for the ocean state. What’s in it and does it address Rhode Island’s systemic problems?
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A Bad Week for the Governor and His Plan to Vaccinate Children
In this week's episode, David and Jessica discuss Governor McKee's bad week. His administration is now being investigated by the Attorney General along with the state police. Even Democrats since our lining up to challenge him in a gubernatorial primary. We also discuss the governor's…
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Child Vaccines, School Committee Shenanigans, and Clergy United
In episode 35, we discuss news that’s not in the news, but things every Rhode Islander should be aware of. We highlight some heroes that you should be watching and some movements that are starting to form.
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Report from the Freedom Rally at the Rhode Island State House
In Episode 34, we share our experiences from the Freedom Rally at the RI State House on Oct 1st. This was the same day that thousands of healthcare workers across the state had been fired for refusing to be vaccinated, many of them for sincerely held religious beliefs. We also discussed the…
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Mandates, Healthcare Rationing, and Religious Exemptions
In this week’s episode David and Jessica discuss the vaccine mandate that is worsening RI’s healthcare system. David provides a summary of some of the religious objections.
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Is Rhode Island 2 weeks away from a self-inflicted healthcare crisis?
Rhode Island is currently facing a shortage in healthcare workers that will only be worsened in two weeks. October 1st is the date in which hundreds, perhaps thousands, of healthcare workers will be forced to take a leave of absence, resign, or even be fired for not complying with the Covid-19...
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Mandates, Petitions, and Ending RI’s State of Emergency
It’s day 551 of RI’s State of Emergency. Today, Jessica explains how the SOE opened the door for the mandates that run counter to state law. We also share stories not being covered by local media of frontline workers and others who are organizing to oppose these mandates.
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Was there an attempted insurrection in RI this week?
This week, a Providence Journal reporter wrote a headline suggesting that healthcare workers attempted to storm Rhode Island’s state capitol. But did that happen, and has the RI capitol building ever been overrun by protestors?
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Day 536 of RI’s State of Emergency
RI has been in a perpetual state of emergency since March 9th 2020. This episode examines where RI is at when compared to other states and whether or not there is any end in sight for the “new normal.”
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RI Governor Dan McKee's New State of Emergency
Today, we talk about RI’s latest Declaration of Emergency that was declared by our new governor. Jessica explains why it was passed but also why she is working to oppose it. If you’d like to sign it, visit www.JessicaforRI.com/Petition
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Which Public Office is the Most Important?
Governor, Senator, and Representative are all-important public offices. But in today’s episode, we make the case that the local school committee may be the most important office. We both agree that it is certainly the most under-appreciated public office.
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RI State of the State: Six Months Later
In February of 2021, Jessica offered the State of the State response and outlined five priorities for Republican lawmakers. In this week's episode, she updates us on the progress of those priorities.
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Where is RI Winning?
It’s not ALL bad. RI is doing very well and leading the country in some metrics. Which ones? We’ll look at that in today’s episode of Church and State.
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What is Critical Race Theory?
What is Critical Race Theory? Where did it come from and is it going away anytime soon? Today, David contrasts it with Christianity and Jessica answers whether or not it’s in the RI State House.
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Zambarano Hospital Update
A lot of controversy has been swirling around RI’s Zambarano Hospital and the Eleanor Slater Hospital System. This week, Jessica gives us an update on what’s happening at the hospital, the shakeup in leadership, and summarizes a recent report on the hospital.
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Rhode Island's Equal Pay Act
Do women in Rhode Island receive equal pay for equal work? What does the law that was passed by the RI General Assembly mean for women, employers, and employees? Today, we discuss the Equal Pay Act for RI.
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Jessica Passes Her First Bill Into Law
In episode 22, David and Jessica celebrate Jessica passing her first bill into state law. What is the bill, and what does it do for supporters of the Second Amendment? We'll walk you through it in today's episode of Church and State.
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Rhode Island Gas Tax, Critical Race Theory, and Zambarano Hospital
In Episode 21, we summarize some of the big news that hit Rhode Island this week: a gas tax that is one step closer to being passed, how Critical Race Theory in RI made national headlines this week, and an update regarding Zambarano Hospital.
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Is electronic voting on the way?
Episode 20: Is Rhode Island about to allow for electronic voting? Today, David and Jessica discuss a recent bill that passed the RI House that would allow for electronic voting for some voters. We weigh the concerns over voter suppression and voter integrity as well.
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Episode 19: Rhode Island Gun Myths
This week's episode explorers Rhode Island's myths and misconceptions regarding guns and gun control.
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Episode 18: Legislative Updates
This week’s episode updates Rhode Islanders on the new leader nominated to lead Zambarano Hospital. Senator de la Cruz also explains the new energy mandates that have come out of the Senate and what it may mean for the cost of heating and electricity.
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Episode 17: RI's Casino Deal
Jessica explains the unprecedentedl 20 year, no-bid contact that will cost the state tens of millions of dollars.
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In this episode, we celebrate our 20 years of marriage and share what we've learned along the way.
In this episode, we celebrate our 20 years of marriage and share what we've learned along the way.
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Are We a Republic or a Democracy?
In today’s episode we discuss the difference between a republic and a democracy and show you how to find out who all of your elected officials are. Link to RI's voter information portal: https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/PollingPlaces?ActiveFlag=3
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Updates from the RI State House: New taxes on the way?
This week we discuss the state of taxes in Rhode Island. Jessica summarizes several bills that were heard in a recent Senate Finance Committee. Some of these bills would raise income taxes throughout the state, impose a beverage tax on sugary drinks, while others would lower the minimum…
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Legislative Update for Rhode Island: abortion related bills
This week we discuss the state of abortion and the pro-life movement in RI. Jessica summarizes several bills that were heard in a recent Senate Judiciary Committee including two bills that she sponsored that are not just moral but science and medically based. Visit ChurchandStateRI.com
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Growing Up as the Children of Immigrants
In this episode we discuss our experiences as the children of immigrants. We discussed what drew our parents to America, how they adapted to American culture, and what they held onto from their homelands.
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How to Fight Fair
Episode #11: "How to Fight Fair" Believe it or not, we had FUN with this one. 🥊 Conflict will come, but can you win the fight without losing the people you care about?
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It's Time to Update Rhode Island's Gun Laws
In episode 10, Jessica talks about submitting her firearm legislation and writing her first op-ed. To read the op-ed, visit our website, www.ChurchandStateRI.com.
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An Inside Look At RI's General Assembly
How does our state government work? How does a bill become a law? In this week's episode, Jessica introduces you to RI's General Assembly from inside perspective of our legislative branch.
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The 7 Stages of Parenting
Parenting can be tough but it gets easier when you know what to expect. In this episode we share what we've learned about the different stages of parenting. Don't worry...they won't be in diapers forever.
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Rhode Island's Most "Dangerous" Man
Today, he's a hero to Rhode Islanders, but during his time, some considered him a heretic with dangerous ideas. This episode introduces you to our favorite Rhode Islander, Roger Williams. You can find the show notes and suggested books about Roger Williams at churchandstateri.com
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Our Favorite Book for Improving a Marriage.
In this episode we share with you our favorite book on marriage, The 5 Love Languages, by Gary Chapman. It was required reading when we married and we continue to recommend it to other couples. To discover your love language, take the 5 Love Languages test at https://www.5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/
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The Five Levels of Political Activism
In this episode, David answers the question, "Should Christians get political?" David and Jessica provide the five areas or levels that you can get involved in the political process.
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Jessica gives the State of the State response.
Jessica had the honor of giving the State of the State Response for 2021. This episode highlights the challenges facing RI and some of the solutions offered by Jessica and her colleagues.
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Our Five Rules for (any) Relationships
We've spent a lot of time working with people and have found these principles so helpful. We see them patterned in the lives of people that we look up to for their healthy marriages, strong friendships, and solid professional relationships. This list isn't exhaustive and maybe we'll share our…
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Covering politics, family, religion, and other issues for Rhode Island. Find more content at www.churchandstateRI.com.
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