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Things I Think About
by Jim Stroud
Speaking freely and questioning everything, Jim Stroud opines and interviews experts on curious and controversial topics that impact our society and culture.
Episodes
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Spiritual Warfare: How The Occult is Infiltrating the Church
My guest today is Lynn Lusby Pratt; a missionary in Tokyo for 10 years, as well as an editor in Christian publishing and a published author. She has studied the occult and world religions for over 50 years and has a unique perspective of their effect on society and culture. Topics discussed...
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Faith Works! Here is the proof...
Today my guest is RL Shawver, author of “For This Child I Have Prayed.” I asked him about his faith journey and how he endured the ordeal of his son undergoing 6 heart surgeries in his first 18 months. We also discuss the challenges of parenting in a society seeking increasingly to sexualize...
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The Price of Freedom is Eternal Vigilance
My guest today is simply brilliant. I have the privilege of chatting with Ralph Bayrer, Navy veteran and author of multiple books; among them, “Eternal Vigilance: Guarding Against the Predatory State” and “Liberty, Science, and Wealth: The Evolution to Modern Society.” • Many Americans look at...
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Kids Say The Darndest Things: My interview with 9 year old Andrew Wang
Sometimes children can really surprise you with their wit, wisdom and insights. Case in point, I had a chat with Andrew Wang about world events, history and ever increasing popularity of his YouTube channel. I was blown away by his charisma and passion for history. Most of all, I was most…
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Is there a cure for Alzheimer's disease? Quite possibly, yes.
Is there a cure for Alzheimer's disease? Quite possibly, yes. I discuss that possibility with guest Dr. Duke Maltani. Moreover, we talk about the work he is doing for ICB International, Inc and how they are helping patients with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Multiple...
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NewsQuiz w/Cedric and Brian
In this episode of “NewsQuiz,” the contestants are Cedric and Brian. Topics discussed in this episode include big tech censorship, supreme court nominee Kentaji Jackson, transgender swimmer Lia Thomas, President Trump removing his endorsement from Mo’ Brooks, Biden deploying troops to Ukraine,...
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The Politics of Healthcare
Today I speak with Steven LaTulippe, MD about how he has been treated since speaking out against the Covid mandates and where he is with his legal battles. We speak further about traveling without a mask, vaccine updates and the politicization of healthcare. We also discuss the conflict in…
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NewsQuiz
Today I experimented with the format of the show a bit. Rather than a straight interview, I quiz my guests - Tom Costello and Bill Dempsey from the podcast - "Cops Don't Like Donuts" on current events. Which one was most knowledgeable of current events? Tune in to find out what happens when you...
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THE YURI BEZMENOV FAN CLUB
In 1970, Yuri Bezmenov, a 31-year-old KGB officer specializing in propaganda, defected to Canada. Bezmenov (also known as Tomas Schuman) was sickened by the oppressive nature and toll of communist totalitarianism, and wanted to devote his life to educating Western nations, America in particular…
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Debating Islam with IQ Rassooli
This episode of The Jim Stroud Show was challenging to produce due to several technical issues during recording. So much so, I could not produce it as part of my video series. Nevertheless, the information provided by my guest was so jaw-dropping amazing that I had to publish it. My guest today…
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My prison interview with Jeremy Brown
Officially, retired Green Beret Jeremy Brown was arrested by the FBI for attending January 6th protests and standing outside of the Capitol. Unofficially, he was arrested for speaking out against a government attempt to recruit him to spy on patriots and everyday Americans. Listen to his side of...
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A New Kind of Evil
Can you imagine people being hunted down for the sole purpose of having their organs harvested and sold to the highest bidder? It is not an urban myth! Human organ harvesting is a growth industry in China. Mitchell Gerber details the atrocities with first hand accounts and video footage. This...
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Blowing the Whistle on the Feds
In my interview with OSHA expert - Tammy Clark, we discuss what happened when she blew the whistle on the federal government. For more info on Tammy Clark, visit StandUpMichigan.com.
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God is greater than government
In my interview with Amy Travis we discussed the culture wars and how the left seeks a government solution for everything. What so many see as progressive, I see as an attempt to remove God from our society. Ultimately, I don't think they will because God is greater than government; and always…
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The Technocratic Slavery of Transhumanism
Father Zechariah Lynch is an orthodox priest and blogger. He wrote an article called “Green Pass to the Abyss: Mass Surveillance and Technocratic Slavery” which is posted on his blog – “Inkless Pen.” It is only one of several articles that have fascinated me. So much so, I reached out and asked…
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What do Libertarians Believe?
Husband, Father, Marine, Entrepreneur, Teacher, Political Activist and 2018 Libertarian candidate for Governor of New York State. In a nutshell, that's Larry Sharpe but there is so much more to this intriguing personality. In my conversation we discussed everything wrong with our political…
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China (CCP) is NOT Our Friend
Jim Stroud speaks with Marcel Grzanna about China (specifically, the Chinese Communist Power) about their global ambitions, human rights violations, wolf warrior diplomacy and how it all relates to America. ABOUT MY GUEST Marcel Grzanna is the co-host of "Poking With Chopsticks: How dictatorships...
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Real Facts Matter
Jim Stroud has a love-hate (mostly hate) relationship with the media. With so much fake news and competing narratives, he feels very much like a pawn in some grander scheme. He was almost at the point of therapy when he reached out to Amy Forsythe to discuss the journalism industry, everything...
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Who could have been the first black female Supreme Court justice?
President Biden has pledged to make the next Supreme Court justice a black woman. Ironic as there was a chance to make the same history years ago and he blocked the effort. Tune in to find out why. #supremecourt Watch my videos online here: The Jim Stroud Show Gab TV >...
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Should we fight for the right to die? Debating Physician Assisted Suicide
In this episode, Jim Stroud weighs the pros and cons of physician-assisted suicide. Viewer discretion is STRONGLY advised. Plus, Jim interviews Cathi Chamberlain - author of "Rules for Deplorables." This episode is controversial for so many reasons. Tune in now. Watch "The Jim Stroud Show" on...
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Vaccination Mandates Result in Obligatory Firings, Causing Reference Headaches for Job Seekers
Have you been fired or have you quit for not being vaccinated. Countless employers nationwide are firing or modifying employment status of those who will not get vaccinated. Plus some employees are leaving rather than get vaccinated. If you are one of those affected, how do you navigate the...
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Today's Truth Was Yesterday's Conspiracy Theory
THE JIM STROUD SHOW - Much of what we accept as fact today was considered a conspiracy theory a year ago. In this episode, Jim Stroud reviews the narratives of the mainstream media related to the pandemic and how the story changed over time. Jim also interviews Jason Davis of the "Don't Tread On...
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Racism Exists in America but America is NOT a Racist Country
THE JIM STROUD SHOW - In this episode of The Jim Stroud Show, Jim opines on race relations and argues against the narrative that America is inherently racist. He supports his claim with data on the rates of interracial marriages, interracial relationships and interracial adoption. Simply put, if...
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Groupthink, Medical Tyranny and Dr. Peter McCullough
THE JIM STROUD SHOW - Groupthink is a dangerous thing. What happens when no one is allowed to challenge an idea or the person who proposed it? What happens when inconvenient facts disrupt an established narrative? Well, you get tyrants - especially when said tyrants exist simultaneously in the...
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Is Politics The New Religion In America?
THE JIM STROUD SHOW - The American people have become so hyper-polarized that some find it impossible to be friends, date or work with someone of a different political perspective. Is that a good thing? Whatever happened to debating ideas and parting as friends, despite neither party changing…
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Listener Update - January 16, 2022
Hey, I know its been awhile since I made a new podcast. I'm back now with an update. Links I mentioned on the podcast: Conservative Television of America https://ctva.tv/ JimStroud.com https://blog.jimstroud.com
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VIDEO - I Don't Get the Outrage about Voter ID Laws. It makes no sense to me.
( Watch the video version of this episode on SPOTIFY. ) In this episode of "The Jim Stroud Show," I take issue with Voter ID laws being racist and the hoopla surrounding GA House Bill 531 which Democrats see as an attack on our democracy while Republicans view it as a common sense effort to fight...
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The Psychology of the Mask
I had a very casual conversation today with Dr. Linda Laird about the mask bullying which is all too common these days. I knew about this phenomenon but not how people were using masks as a safety blanket against society. Interesting. Tune in to see what I mean. Our Talking Points: Individual...
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The Secret to Recognizing Beauty is Within You
The holidays are supposed to be festive but so many people get depressed around this time. Sometimes the source of the anxiety is not recognizing the innate beauty within all of us and gives life its true meaning. Too many people base their success on what they see in social media despite the...
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Why is America the world's police force?
Should America be the world's policeman? Some say yes because with great power comes great responsibility. Others say no, believing instead that we should clean up our own backyard first. This debate has been going on for decades with no clear winner. Recently however, someone has pondered this...
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Gothix is cool.
Today... Gothix. I had in my mind that when I spoke to Gothix I would keep it about her journey from online gamer to social commentator but I could not resist asking her opinion on a few uncomfortable things. Gothix, being who she is, did not shy away from the controversy and what resulted was...
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The Scourge of Abortion in the Black Community
Today, I had the absolute honor of speaking with Apostle Arnold M. Culbreath who has been serving in various Preaching, Teaching, Pastoral, Kingdom & Marketplace Leadership assignments for the past 36 years, and currently serves on the Pastoral Team at Peoples Church in Cincinnati, OH. We talked…
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Are you in a political cult? (This is how you know for sure.)
Oh boy, oh boy, ohhhh boy... Today I spoke with Radhia Gleis, author of "The Followers: “Holy Hell” and the Disciples of Narcissistic Leaders" and wow, our time together flew by. We began talking about her experience inside of a cult, the psychology of becoming a cult follower and how sex and...
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122 - How To Fix Our Prison Systems: A Conversation with David Figueroa
Today, I interviewed David Figueroa of Second Chance Renovations. I found his background inspirational and that's why I had him on the show. In addition to discussing his phenomenal work with returning citizens, we bounced ideas on how to improve our prison systems. His passion really shined then...
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Listener update - Nov 1st
Just a quick heads up! I’m out this week.
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121 - This is How You Fix the Black Community
In my interview with Kendall Qualls, we discuss his non-profit organization - "Take Charge" and how it promotes personal accountability, family and community. We also get into the following fascinating topics that made time fly by. His personal testimony of growing up poor and overcoming…
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120 - Big Big Decisions on Little Little Data
David Wiseman Ph.D., M.R.Pharm.S. and I had a FASCINATING talk about the healthcare industry and by the end of it, I was balled up in a fetal position and having trouble sleeping. And I am only slightly exaggerating. Here are only some of our talking points. Alarming discrepancies in data…
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119 - Critical Race Theory is Tearing This Nation Apart
It is not often that I get to sit with a Conservative Icon so, I relish the time with Dr. Carol Swain as long as I possibly can. We discussed her faith and how it molded her into the woman she is today. Afterwards, we discussed critical race theory, Marxism and politics. These were only some of…
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118 - Why do Blacks keep voting Democrat?
Autry Pruitt is on mission to make Black America Republicans again by convincing 15% of Black Democrats to vote Republican. How will he accomplish that? Tune in to hear his plan, along with other topics sure to make your jaw drop and eyebrows raise in disbelief. WARNING: There are a few naughty...
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117 - Why are Muslims Better at Converting Prison Inmates than Christians?
Today marks the return of one of my more controversial guests - IQ al Rassooli. In this episode we dive deeper into Islam and its compatibility with American culture. Among our many talking points were the following: Why do you think Islam is the fastest growing "Cult" belief system on Earth?...
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116 - Dr Li-Meng Yan is telling the truth about Covid-19
Today I was honored to speak with the courageous Dr. Li-Meng Yan about why she believes Covid-19 was a bioweapon and not a lab leak. She speaks with clarity and authority and I hope her crusade to get the truth out does not cost her more than it already has. Tune in NOW to hear what the…
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115 - The Bodyguard of GA Wants Your Vote
Do you know who the bodyguard of GA is? If not, you will learn about him soon as he campaigns for your votes to save the political soul of GA. In this inspiring conversation, Y.G. Nightorrm, the bodyguard of GA, tells me about his journey from the bottom and how discipline and faith pulled him…
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114 - How To Listen To and Understand The Other Side
Today, I spoke to Jihan Varsicco who publishes The Flipside, a political newsletter that presents left and right opinion on social and political issues. Some of the questions I asked him were: What is the Flipside? What was the inspiration behind it? Where is their true bipartisanship these days?...
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113 - Patriotism means different things to different people. What should it mean today?
Today I had a thoughtful and inspiring conversation with Lenny McAllister about the education system in America, the dangerous march towards segregation, how to unify America and his journey into conservatism. Truly, an episode you do not want to miss. Some of our talking points: Can you be black...
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112 - Doctor Exposes The Shadowy World of Healthcare in America
Today I spoke with Dr. David Wilcox about his CONTROVERSIAL book, "How to Avoid Being a Victim of the American Healthcare System: A Patient’s Handbook for Survival." Truly, it is filled with information you did not know and did not know that you needed to know. In this podcast, I discuss with Dr....
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111 - The Secret Sauce to Educational Excellence: Freedom, Community and Service
One of the reasons why I love podcasting so much is because I get to talk with fascinating people. One of them being my guest - Hans Hageman. Today we talked about education. There are a lot of things wrong with the American public school systems these days. Its good to hear how at least one…
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110 - Has the Left lost their collective minds? A chat with Jeff Charles
Today, Jeff Charles and I had a meeting of the minds to lament the left and make wacky predictions (well, I did anyway) about the future of Democrats, Republicans and the rest of the country. These were our talking points: Wokeism is a religion. Liberal privilege is real. Nobody cancels culture...
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109 - China is not our friend. Part 2 - Evergrande and China's Economic Crisis
Because you demanded it! I have another chat with Marcel Grzanna about China (CCP) and how they are not our friend. In this conversation we discuss how the Evergrande crisis in China is hurting China's economy and what that might mean for the world. Additional topics include... The CCP (Chinese...
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108 - Does being albino increase your white privilege?: An interview with Jeff Gray
Jeff Gray is visually impaired and albino yet, he has managed to achieve an amazing career in Human Resources. In this candid interview, Jeff gets personal about his life experiences and how personal accountability has been a driving force in his life. Topics discussed in this podcast: Myths…
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107 - What happened to Big Mama?: An interview with Jimmy Tillman
In this episode I speak with Jimmy Tillman as he drops truth bomb after truth bomb about the importance of education, personal accountability and how the slave mentality has infected the black community. Be advised that this podcast contains explicit language. Topics discussed in this podcast:...
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