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Headline Theology

by George Helewa, Kevin Perkins

Giving Current events Eternal perspective.

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Episodes

  1. And Justice For All- Interview w/ Tomas Lares from United Abolitionists

    The movie The Sound of Freedom recently brought the practice of human trafficking into the spotlight. Operation Cross Country was just in the news for rescuing 200 souls. Today we interview Tomas Lares from United Abolitionists. Tomas has been in this fight for decades, and today he shares the...

  2. Building a better light bulb?

    Are we really saving the world? Great question! There's always a new idea about what's best for us. But new doesn't always mean better, and sometimes only time will tell whether or not the "next best thing" is better than what came before. Sometimes you find out the original is the very best…

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  3. The White Episode

    Welp, it's an episode. It's the white episode! We talk about white stuff the White House and then Disney's not so Snow White and her 7 ...magical people? This is why we can't have nice things... Join Kevin and I as we stay mostly on the rails in this week's discussion. __________ Contact us:...

  4. You get what you ask for!

    Politics are messy! But we voted them in, so I guess we get what we ask for... This week we knock off the rust and look at Trump's indictment, Biden's NON-indictment, and with politics heating up, how we got here in the first place! (We might have some responsibility for that...) We recap the…

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  5. All Tuckered Out

    There was a major media shakeup this week as two well known news personalities suddenly found themselves out of work! Why? We talk about the power of words, and about living a life above reproach. AND Kevin asks George a personal question... All this week! __________ Contact us:...

  6. Guns, Beer, & Jesus

    We go down the rabbit hole as we explore people's reactions to guns, Bud Light's peculiar marketing strategy, and why people are so upset about it. And what does that have to do with Jesus? And should it have anything to do with Jesus? Join Kevin and George as we talk about Guns, Beer, and Jesus....

  7. Even the Computer Gets It!

    This week! Kevin has the week off so MRS. Perkins is stepping up to the plate! Bethany Perkins pinch hits ("What's that, George?!") as we round up the news from Nashville to New York to Mar-A-Lago: Trump gets indicted, the tragedy of the Nashville School shooting, and the philosophical limits of…

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  8. This is Solvable! Discussing Education with Dr. Lisa Dunne

    It's no secret public education is a mess, and believers stand at the crossroads looking for alternatives. Dr. Lisa Dunne has solutions! Combining decades of experience and a proven track record, she lays out how we can influence the next generation and equip our churches to help. And the best...

  9. I Wish My School Was This Cool! - Dr. Kevin Fleming

    Can you imagine getting out of High School or College and being really ready for the world? Less debt, better educated, and truly prepared? Dr. Kevin Fleming can, and he's doing something about it! What would happen if we had education based on purpose instead of just trying to meet graduation...

  10. The Best Retirement Money Can't Buy

    This week! We talk about the train wreck in East Palestine, OH (literally AND figuratively) which is not far from where George lived in Ohio! Also REVIVAL at Asbury College! Can it happen here? Can it happen to you? And we invite you to send us your theological questions! We'll answer them on the...

  11. Balloons, Baldwins, and Bidens, Oh My!

    We catch up on the news! From Chinese Balloons over Montana, to criminal charges for Alec Baldwin, and the Biden's latest headlines, we talk about taking responsibility. Check it out! __________ Contact us: [email protected] www.HeadlineTheology.com Social: @HeadlineTheo Music "Montage"…

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  12. Out of the Closet and Into the Kingdom- Interview with Enrique Ledezma [PG-13]

    In this culture where people are encouraged to "embrace their sexuality" and "love is love", what happens when God's love changes a person's heart and they leave the LBGT community? In this episode we interview Enrique Ledezma, who spent years in the LGBT culture, lifestyle, and identity, until…

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  13. It's NOT fun to stay at the YMCA-Interview with Councilman Phil Ortiz [PG-13]

    It's the season 3 premier of Headline Theology! Welcome back! Our local YMCA made national news this week after a 17 yo girl was exposed to a transgender woman (biological male) in the locker room. She shared her concerns with the local city council, and members of the public from both sides of…

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  14. The Season Finale!

    Does it end on a cliffhanger? Find out! This is our last episode for 2022, as we enter the Christmas holiday. Kevin has his show, George has ministry. And sometimes, you need to take a breather. But we'll be back! We talk about new laws, protests in China, and Ye finally getting himself kicked…

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  15. It's not the dose that makes the poison.

    This week! We feature the WHOLE Perkins family: Kevin, Bethany, and 2 1/2 yo Joshua! We get some toddler time, some serious mic-dropping-mom truth bombs, and we learn just how important it is to set a good foundation and raise our kids right! After all, they may go to a foreign country someday......

  16. The Pendulum Swings!

    We take one week off and the whole world goes crazy! Election results. Trump runs (again). Elon lets people out of Twitter jail. Fun stuff! Check out the discussion! __________ Contact us: [email protected] www.HeadlineTheology.com Social: @HeadlineTheo Music "Montage" by Lee Rosevere…

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  17. Are you really better off?

    It's voting season! And so we need to ask ourselves as we look at our ballot, "are we really better off, or is it time for change?" Because that's what voting does- it brings change. So listen to us talk about the need to vote, to live and vote in accordance with our faith, and hear a rare RANT…

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  18. Sic 'em God!

    This week! Elon ACTUALLY buys Twitter, and people freak out about free speech. Whatever happened to discernment? Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul is attacked in their home. That is NOT how you deal with people you disagree with! And what does it mean to pray for your enemies?…

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  19. Paul's Picks- Sorting through the ballot issues

    Have you read through all 126 pages of the California Official Voter's Guide? Paul Circo has, and he has thoughts! 7 propositions are on this year's ballot, regardless of where you live in CA, and we have an opportunity to shape our state going forward! So be an informed voter! That's what it…

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  20. One Man's Storm is Another Man's Windfall

    This week! We interview...KEVIN! With his background in insurance, Kevin gives us a picture of what's next for victims of Hurricane Ian. Pray for these people! It's a long way back. We also ask whether the punishment fits the crime after Alex Jones is ordered to pay $1 Billion (yes with a B) to…

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  21. This Podcast might just change the world- Our interview with Mayor Bill Wells

    WOW! On this episode we interview Bill Wells, mayor of El Cajon, CA. (Where we live and go to church!) We talk about everything from his days as a clinical psychologist, to tackling homelessness as mayor, lockdowns, taxes, and God's leading in our lives, even when we're not looking for it! Bill…

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  22. Feeling Rundown?

    This week! The FBI raids the house of a pro-life advocate, a man kills a teenager with his car over a political argument, and an old woman gets shot for going door to door supporting a pro-life vote. What's going on? Sounds like targeting to us... AND Russia... always something to talk about with...

  23. When it's somebody else's problem

    On this episode, we talk about immigration, shipping people to vacation islands, and what we can do, even when nobody can figure out what to do. Oh! And did you hear the pandemic is over? And what's your favorite meal at In-N-Out? Check it out!! __________ SHOW NOTES NYT-With Faraway Migrant...

  24. Failure is part of the story

    This is a very English podcast. We talk about Lord of the Rings- the Rings of Power TV show and whether or not the criticism is justified! (What does George think?) And speaking of England, there's a new king in town! What does that mean for us? Finally, do we trust God with the product and…

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  25. You think it's hot here...?

    In the middle of this heat wave it seems only appropriate to talk about Hell. For real! We actually DO talk about the weather, the irony of electric cars and A/C, and Disney makes a show about the Anti-Christ (a little on the nose there Disney...). How do stories shape us? Check it out on this...

  26. Forgiving Debts?

    This week! Jesus said to forgive others as we have been forgiven. So what does that mean when a church leader makes a mistake? And what does that have to do with student loan forgiveness? Find out! Also, Galaxy Quest. "Never give up! Never surrender!" __________ SHOW NOTES Because there are so…

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  27. A Raid, a Bomb, and a Huge Loss

    News and leaks keep rolling out surrounding the FBI's raid on Mar-a-Lago with some big twists to the plot. Could the White House be behind the whole thing? Listen in as a solo Kevin tackles the ongoing back-and-forth battle of the Mar-a-Lago raid, Liz Cheney's HUGE upset loss in Wyoming, and a…

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  28. Unintended Consequences

    Our 30th Episode! Sometimes in the effort to fix things "right now" we might end up creating bigger problems. We call these problems "unintended consequences." So this week we talk about the IRS. Why do they have so much ammo? Why do we need more agents? Do we even need taxes? And what happens…

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  29. The World According to Luke

    What happens when a 6-year old wanders into your podcast? You include him of course! Get some fresh perspective on the world with Luke, including spoilers for Star Wars, Transformers, and The Hunt For Red October. AAAAND we talk about Brittney Griner (6-year-olds know a thing or two about getting...

  30. I do not think it means what you think it means. [PG-13]

    Remember when we said words are hard? What happens if you just make words mean what you want them to mean? From "recession" to "woman" to "child," "fetus," "embryo," people say what they want you to hear! We tackle Georgia's Unborn Child tax credit, Biden's definition of Recession, and the latest...

  31. Be sure your sins will find you out!

    This week! Lake Mead gets lower, and the bodies start showing up! (ewww). And that's not the only thing brought to light this week. ALSO- Top Gun: Maverick. Why is it so good? And is there hope for Tom Cruise? Finally, we talk about the wild world of Michigan, where public figures are Pro-life…

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  32. A Good Guy with a Gun? [PG-13]

    A good guy with a gun stops a mass shooting. Is he a Good Samaritan? A vigilante? A hero? Also, the CDC gets...weird. Did you know about this? And what happens when people in Congress get arrested? What message does that send? Find out in this episode! When men stop believing in God they don't...

  33. Words are Hard! [PG]

    After a Missions Trip Hiatus, George asks, "what'd I miss?" Apparently, a lot. And we learn that words matter! And they can be hard sometimes. We consider the fallout from the most recent Supreme Court Decisions, and look at other news! SHOW NOTES Updates CNBC - 8 ways the Elon Musk-Twitter saga...

  34. Order in the Court! [PG-13]

    On this episode, we talk about some of the big Supreme Court decisions being handed down this week, including Conceal Carry Laws. You might notice one extremely notable Supreme Court case missing from our show today. The Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade had not yet been handed down when we...

  35. The Blame Game - [PG]

    There's so much going on! Between inflation, gas prices, fire bombings, and gun violence (all this is in the news) we want to know who's fault it is! It's pretty amazing how it always seems to be someone else... that's what we call the Blame Game! Truth is, people have been blaming others since…

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  36. Step Up to the Plate [PG-13]

    Baseball gets political when Tampa Bay Rays players decline to participate in Pride Night promotions because of their Christian faith. What should our attitudes be in June? Check out the articles and our video link for more of our thoughts on this topic. __________ SHOW NOTES Watch George's…

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  37. Catholic Perspective - Interview with Andrew Hayes

    We've been looking at a number of stories lately covering some specifically Catholic issues and today I'm going to see what I can find out about: What does it mean to "burn the eucharist?" What is the significance of "denying communion?" Why would the Pope double-promote a Bishop to Cardinal?…

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  38. And Justice For All [PG]

    There's been a couple of high profile trials in the news this week, from defamation suits to lying to the FBI. If there's one thing they taught us, it's that there's a difference between the end of a trial and justice. But if there's one thing God promises us it's that he will bring His righteous...

  39. Intervention: dealing with sin in our midst [PG]

    There was terrible news this week as yet ANOTHER mass shooting took innocent lives. There are no easy answers, but we can all agree we have to do better. We also talk about being accountable to our beliefs, from Nancy Pelosi and communion, to the SBC reckoning with its own scandals. It has to…

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  40. You know what the problem is... [PG]

    This week we saw some horrible news as racially motivated shootings rocked communities from California to New York. Many are quick to point to racism and guns as the problems, but we argue that it really begins much closer to home- our hearts. Tune in as we talk about what the problem is...…

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  41. Reactions, Distractions, and the Border- interview with Ron Zermeno [PG]

    It's been over a week since the SCOTUS leak. How have people responded? We take a look! AND did you know there's still issues at the border? We interview Ron Zermeno, a Border Patrol veteran who gives us an insider's look at what's going on down in the South. SHOW NOTES NYT Opinion Video Fox News…

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  42. Offering Hope in the Face of Fear - Dig Deeper with Josh McClure [PG-13]

    These days everyone has an opinion about the debate over abortion rights. But we wanted to hear from someone who's in the middle of the struggle everyday. Today we interview Josh McClure, Executive Director of the Pregnancy Care Clinic in San Diego. Josh's experience, insight, and compassion come...

  43. [PG-13] From a Leak to a Flood

    This week!! A Supreme Court leak has led to a flood of public discourse. Will Roe v Wade get overturned? What does that mean? Does it change anything for Americans and what is our response? This is a HUGE topic, but this is just the first conversation. We're on Twitter, Follow us: @HeadlineTheo...

  44. [PG] This episode has a strange Musk…

    Billionaire Elon Musk buys the most powerful social media platform, in order to protect "Free Speech". Everyone loves Tesla and Space X, so why are they all worked up about him owning Twitter? It's almost like it has something to do with more than just saying what you want to say when you want to...

  45. [PG-13] Go Woke, Go Broke! (Financially AND Morally...)

    Today we talk about voting with MONEY! So the stock market has taken a tumble this week. On today's episode, we highlight three companies that have had ups and downs and discuss some of the possible reasons why. What are the deeper concerns with Disney and Florida? Twitter? Netflix? We also look…

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  46. [G] He is Risen!!

    Did you know that at one time Jesus was the current event? And it is through a relationship with Him that we have the ultimate eternal perspective. We hope this Easter is the one where you put your faith in the ONE who give eternal life, eternal hope, and lets us live with eternal perspective...

  47. [PG] Dig Deeper - LEO Jason Hensley provides law enforcement perspective

    Bonus episode this week! Our last Sunday Edition episode considered crime and punishment and how we might do that in a righteous way. Lucky for us, we know a retired law enforcement officer who can provide another perspective on the events we covered in this week's episode! I do apologize for the...

  48. [PG] The Academy, a gang war, and an insurrection

    This week! It seems like all our headlines involve a little crime and punishment! We have a new Supreme Court Justice (that's what they're called)! The Academy hammer falls for Will Smith. A shooting prompts discussion on gun laws in California- do they really work? Are guns the problem or is it...

  49. [PG-13] Stuck Between Chris Rock and a Millstone. Bonus: Firefighter Eric Hille going to Ukraine [Interview]

    This week! Will Smith finds himself between a Rock and a hard place. What do we do about turning the other cheek? Disney Execs say the quiet part out loud and get involved in Florida politics. It turns out, they DO have an agenda with your children!! Who will you stand up for? Last but not least,...

  50. [PG-13] It doesn't take a biologist...

    [Christmas spoilers again! (Oh no!) Parental discretion advised.] This week! We discuss the SCOTUS nominee who can't (or won't) define what a woman is. And the satire site The Babylon Bee gets banned on twitter...for telling the truth. Weird. This is a short description of a long conversation.…

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Giving Current events Eternal perspective.

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George Helewa, Kevin Perkins

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