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Silent prayer led to arrests while real violence against pregnancy centers often seemed to fade into the background. We dig into the latest reversal: the Justice Department firing prosecutors connected to FACE Act cases and dropping remaining actions tied to targeting pro-life Americans, plus why these decisions matter for religious liberty, equal justice, and the long-term health of free speech in public life.From there, we pivot to something constructive: a real alternative to a higher-ed pipeline that feels increasingly hostile to faith and freedom. We talk about the Patriot Academy Institute, a nine-month, live-on-campus leadership training program in Texas built around mentorship, practical experience, and purpose-driven growth. We break down what students actually do week to week, who it’s for, what it costs, and how scholarships can make it reachable for more families.We also hit a rapid-fire set of good news: the closure of Margaret Sanger’s original Planned Parenthood clinic in New York City, a Florida church baptizing over 2,500 people, Indiana putting the “success sequence” into classrooms and expanding admissions options with the Classical Learning Test, and an Oklahoma company paying a $4.25 million EEOC settlement after firing employees who requested religious exemptions to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.If these stories encourage you, share the episode with a friend, subscribe for more Good News Friday updates, and leave a quick review so more people can find it. What part of the conversation do you want us to go deeper on next?Support the show

Today's Bible verse: John 6:66 and 67

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A party label feels like a gate, but it’s often just a sticker. We start with a sharp listener question: why not require a Constitution test before someone can run as a Republican or Democrat for Congress? We break down the difference between what election law controls (ballot access and constitutional qualifications) and what parties can actually do (endorsements, funding, volunteers, and public signals). If you’ve ever wondered why “the party” can’t simply stop a bad candidate, the answer lives in how our system protects access while still leaving room for real accountability through association.Then we tackle one of the most misused lines in American history: the Treaty of Tripoli and the claim that it proves the United States was not founded on Christianity. We dig into the Barbary pirates context, the scramble to protect American sailors, and the uncomfortable reality that treaties were negotiated across languages and agendas. We also explain the translation chain (Arabic to Italian to English) and why the famous “Article 11” quote is routinely pulled as a fragment instead of being read for what it was meant to communicate: not a holy war, not inherent enmity, and not the secular “gotcha” it’s often made to be.We close with a listener who wants to get the Ten Commandments back in schools and push woke and gender ideology out of public education, especially in Washington State. Our answer is blunt and hopeful: recruit and support better candidates, build local momentum, pass legislation with leaders who will actually fight for it, and plug into training and organizing opportunities like Patriot Academy and FreedomCon.If this helped you think more clearly about the Constitution, political parties, the Treaty of Tripoli, or education reform, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.Support the show

Today's Bible verse: Romans 8:38-39 The extracted reference immediately follows the trigger phrase and matches the requested output format (book + chapter:verses). The surrounding prose is ignored as extraneous.

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A thousand-page government report is a lot of paper to ignore, especially when it alleges something most Americans instinctively reject: justice that isn’t blind. We start with a hopeful sign of cultural momentum the hosts saw up close a massive homeschool convention packed with families, curriculum, coaching, and the kind of community that makes education feel joyful again. Homeschooling has gone from “fringe and feared” to mainstream and thriving, but we also talk honestly about why it still feels overwhelming for new parents and what helps them cross the starting line.Then First Liberty Institute attorney Jeremy Dys joins us to walk through the Anti-Christian Bias Task Force findings and what the report claims happened across the federal government. We focus on religious liberty, constitutional rights, and equal justice under law, including allegations of selective enforcement tied to the FACE Act. Jeremy lays out why peaceful pro-life Christians faced aggressive prosecution and heavy sentencing recommendations while post-Dobbs violence and vandalism often saw lighter consequences or delayed action.We also zoom out to other alleged examples across agencies, from disaster relief to IRS scrutiny, and we talk about what it looks like when leadership tries to fix broken systems instead of just naming the problem. If you care about religious freedom, the Department of Justice, government accountability, and rebuilding trust in institutions, this conversation connects the dots with receipts and real-world stakes. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us where you want to see accountability next.Support the show

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Today's Bible verse: Isaiah 42:16

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Join Pastor Brian Mandel as we delve into the thought-provoking sermon titled 'Evil, Pain, Suffering, and God.' Exploring the depths of faith, this message addresses the age-old question: where is God amidst suffering and evil? Through a biblical lens, we uncover truths about faith and God’s sovereignty, guiding us with scripture passages from Psalms and highlighting the journeys of figures like King David and John the Baptist. Find solace and hope in understanding that God’s grace transcends our trials. Don't miss out on this transformative message—subscribe for more inspiring sermons. ---------- What are YOUR next steps? ---- https://bridgefbg.com/connect-card/ Looking to give to Bridge Church? ---- https://bridgefbg.com/about/give/ Check out our Website! ---- https://bridgefbg.com    Did you know?….  We're on Social Media!  Facebook ---- https://www.facebook.com/BridgeChurchFredericksburg Instagram ---- https://www.instagram.com/bridgechurchfbg Twitter (X) ---- https://twitter.com/BridgeChurchFbg    Pastor Jimmy and Annette Pruitt have a Podcast! Living Up in a Down World, available on your favorite podcast platform! ---- https://www.livingupinadownworld.com

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A lot of people sense the ground shifting but can’t quite name what’s happening or what to do about it. We sit down with Dr. Michael Youssef to tackle a hard question head-on: how can secular progressivism and Islamist activism work side by side, and what does that alliance mean for religious liberty, free speech, and constitutional rights in the United States? Dr. Youssef brings decades of research, personal experience, and historical examples that challenge the comforting assumption that “it can’t happen here.” We dig into the strategy of leveraging democracy to gain influence while pushing for parallel systems of authority, including the growing debates around Sharia courts and Sharia-governed communities. Dr. Youssef points to lessons from the UK, Iran, Gaza, and the broader Middle East, and we talk about why movements that despise Western culture can still use Western freedoms as a tool. We also make an important distinction between Muslims and Islamists, and why clarity on that point helps us avoid both naïveté and needless hostility. This conversation doesn’t stop at warnings. We press into action steps: specific prayer paired with proclamation, proactive gospel engagement with neighbors, and practical civic involvement where change happens fastest, like school boards, local courts, and state legislatures. Dr. Youssef also explains the Mecca versus Medina framework and why it shapes how different strands of Islam are understood. If you care about faith and culture, religious freedom, and protecting young minds, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show

Today's Bible verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:14

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Memorial Day isn’t a slogan, and it isn’t a “happy” holiday. We want it to be a real pause, the kind that remembers names, families, and the price that was paid so the rest of us could live ordinary lives in freedom. That’s why we sit down with Colonel Kevin Borin, a West Point graduate, career Army officer, and combat commander, to talk about loss, service, and what meaningful remembrance should look like for civilians who want to do more than post online.Kevin also shares the stunning turn his own military career took during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate. He explains why he refused the shot, the medical concerns he says were documented, and what it meant to be separated from the Army after 25 years in uniform. We talk informed consent, the ethics of coercion, and the ripple effects on families, careers, and identity when a service member is forced to choose between conscience and a paycheck.Then we dig into what changed and what’s happening now: Kevin’s return to service and his role leading the COVID Reinstatement and Reconciliation Task Force, an effort focused on correcting records, restoring rank where appropriate, and pursuing reinstatement with back pay and benefits for those unlawfully separated across the services. We close by coming back to Memorial Day with practical guidance you can use today, including how to support Gold Star families and military spouses with tangible help and the simple gift of listening.If this conversation helps you think clearer about Memorial Day, military service, and the COVID mandate fallout, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one way you’ve learned to honor the fallen with more than words?Support the show

Today's Bible verse: Galatians 3:26-27 The provided transcript explicitly states "today's Bible verse is Galatians chapter 3 verses 26 and 27" immediately before quoting the passage text. Standard Bible citation format converts this to the compact reference "Gal

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Today's Bible verse: Ephesians 5:17 The provided transcript directly states the verse reference immediately after the key phrase ("don't act thoughtlessly but understand what the Lord wants you to do Ephesians chapter 5 verse 17"). No other verse reference appears. The surrounding wording

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Today's Bible verse: Hebrews 4:16 The text contains the explicit marker "today's Bible verse is" immediately followed by the reference "Hebrews chapter 4 verse 16". Converting the spelled-out phrasing to standard citation format yields Hebrews 4:16, which

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Lara speaks with a woman we’ll call Jill, a Texas mother whose neurodivergent daughter was trafficked multiple times by violent guerrilla pimps. Jill describes how her daughter's Asperger's made her uniquely vulnerable to manipulation, ultimately leading to two separate trafficking ordeals spanning years. After persistent efforts, Homeland Security rescued her daughter and secured a federal conviction. Brandi from Shepherds Watch explains how traffickers exploit neurodivergent individuals and emphasizes the importance of parental vigilance regarding technology. Both guests urge parents to monitor online activity and maintain open communication with their children.   00:00:00 Child S*x Trafficking Warning Signs 00:06:30 How Predators Groom Vulnerable Targets 00:13:00 Neurodivergent Children Exploited Online 00:18:50 Familial Trafficking and Female Recruiters 00:23:00 Drugged, Sold, and Held Captive 00:30:00 Two Year Disappearance and Facebook Stalking 00:33:00 Homeland Security Rescue Operation 00:43:00 Law Enforcement Failures and Trafficking Corridors 00:50:00 Julia's Law and Protecting Disabled Victims 00:56:00 Federal Trial, Guilty Verdict, 365 Months 01:07:00 Stockholm Syndrome and Road to Recovery 01:20:00 Parent Warning Signs and Online Safety Tips   Paid Partnerships:   PURGE Stop being an unsuspecting host to invaders that cause brain fog and exhaustion; take a tactical strike with the all-natural Purge! Limited Time Offer: Go to www.purgestore.com/Logan and use code LOGAN for 10% OFF your entire order. Plus, when you start a subscription, you’ll get a FREE Toxi Binder, their premium heavy metal detox, with your Purge order.   DR. STELLA IMMANUEL Keep your immune system fully armed and ready. Stock your medicine cabinet with Dr. Stella’s amazing formulations. https://marketplace.drstellamd.com/LARA Promo Code: LARA   Join the email list and support Lara’s journalism at https://laralogan.com/ Going Rogue with Lara Logan is now available AD-FREE on Substack for Paid Subscribers: https://laralogan.substack.com/subscribe Subscribe to Lara on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaraLoganOfficial Follow Lara Logan on X: https://x.com/laralogan Follow Shepherd’s Watch on X: https://x.com/swfstoptraffick   trafficking, neurodivergent children targeted, guerrilla pimp, sex trafficking survivor, human trafficking warning signs, protect children online   All music licensed via Artlist.io   https://bit.ly/goingrogue-ep81  

A veteran co-founder. A Hill Country distillery named after its elevation. And an agave spirit that has no business being this good. Justin Braune built 1693 Whisky from the ground up in Fredericksburg, Texas, and this week he's at Pioneer Bar telling the whole story.He covers the full origin: how a military veteran decides to start a craft distillery, the 2024 rebrand from Luckenbach Road Whiskey to 1693 (the name is the elevation, 1,693 feet above the surrounding Texas cities), and the lineup: a 4-year aged Texas bourbon, cask strength, rye, and Elevación, an agave spirit made from 100% Mexican agave, finished right there in Fredericksburg. That last one will surprise you.They get into what it actually takes to get your bottles onto Texas liquor store shelves one account at a time, the craft spirits boom happening across the state, and what's coming next for the brand.No fluff. Just a founder telling the real story of building something in one of the most iconic small towns in Texas.

A lot of headlines feel like noise until you ask one question: who is actually being held accountable? That’s where we start on Good News Friday. We walk through a US Supreme Court decision that shifts the legal landscape for trucking companies, especially when crashes involve drivers who aren’t properly trained, don’t meet basic standards, or can’t read critical road signs. When liability gets real, incentives change fast, and that can mean fewer tragedies on the highway and clearer options for families seeking justice after negligence. Then we dig into a surprising development from the Department of Justice: a massive fund designed to help victims of government “weaponization” seek redress through a defined process. We talk about what it could mean for trust in institutions, why lawful avenues for grievances matter, and how accountability is supposed to work when government actors cross the line. We also hit two big immigration policy stories with real-world impact: DHS fast-tracking border barriers near Big Bend to disrupt trafficking routes, and the US stepping away from the UN Global Compact on Migration. That opens a bigger conversation about sovereignty, assimilation, culture, and the difference between compassion and chaos. If you want news you can evaluate instead of just react to, listen through and share your take with us. Subscribe, send this to a friend who needs some good news, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the show

Hi GGB :) On this episode of Girls Gone Bible, we're honored to sit down with Father Josiah for a beautiful conversation surrounding Orthodoxy, Protestantism, the early Church Fathers, the gospel, and the person of Jesus Christ. Together, we explore the history of the Church, the depth of Christian tradition, and the centrality of Jesus in all things.   This conversation is rich, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in a shared love for Christ and His Church. we love you soooooo much. Jesus loves you more. -Ang & Ari ORDER OUR BOOK! You can order our new book "Out of the Wilderness— 31 Devotions to Walk with God Through Your Hardest Seasons" at girlsgonebible.com/book JOIN US ON GGB+ ❤https://ggb.supporting... COME SEE US ON TOUR: Tickets for our tour are now on sale. Go to www.GirlsGoneBible.com/tour WE LOVE YOU AND CANNOT WAIT TO SEE YOU! OLIVE & JUNE Build your mani system www.Oliveandjune.com/GGB   NOCD  Book a free 15-minute call to learn more.  www.NOCD.COM   AVOCADO GREEN MATTRESS Go to AvocadoGreenMattress.com/GGB and check out their mattress and bedding sale!   SHOPIFY Sign up for one-dollar-per-month www.Shopify. com/ggb   GLORIFY Download now www.glorify-app.com/ggb Active Skin Repair www.activeskinrepair.com Use Code GGB at checkout FOR 20% OFF   GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY  www.GCU.edu Find your purpose at GCU.   The Missing Peace by Tim Ross  Order now www.upsettheworld.com/themissingpeacebook  

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Today's Bible verse: John 8:31-32

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It feels obvious to say lawmakers should know the Constitution before they’re trusted with power, budgets, and national policy. But once we follow that idea all the way down, the real question becomes harder: can we legally require a civics test for Congress without breaking the Constitution itself?We walk through what the Constitution actually allows for congressional qualifications and why adding requirements by simple legislation runs into a wall. We also wrestle with the unintended consequences of “knowledge tests,” especially the nightmare scenario of political actors gaming the system by controlling the questions. Along the way, we talk about what citizens can do right now that doesn’t require a new law: public accountability, candidate forums, and encouraging trainings like Constitutional Alive and Biblical Citizenship so candidates and voters understand separation of powers and how our constitutional republic is supposed to function.Then we pivot to immigration and the Bible. A huge amount of today’s debate gets shaped by English translations that blur important categories. Drawing on Rabbi Daniel Lapin’s insight, we explain how Hebrew uses different words that can map to different kinds of immigrants, including a Ruth-like commitment to fully join a people, permission to live and work, and unlawful entry. That nuance changes how Christians should think and speak about immigration policy.We close with a candid look at indoctrination, education, and why uninformed voting is often the predictable result of one-sided schooling rather than simple ignorance. If you find this helpful, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can rebuild real civic and biblical literacy.Support the show

Today's Bible verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Adam and Pastor Jimmy cover 250 years of our country's history, from A Great Awakening to the repeal of the Johnson amendment. Join them on their journey as We Get To Do This!

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Fredericksburg City Council meeting on May 19, 2026. Audio extracted from the city's CivicClerk video recording.

**Sermon Title: "Help is Here" - The Person, Work, and Ministry of the Holy Spirit** Join us at Bridge Church Fredericksburg as we dive into the profound message of "Help is Here." This sermon empowers believers to recognize the ever-present guidance of the Holy Spirit in their daily lives, a key theme echoed throughout scripture like John 14:16-18 and Romans 8:14. With engaging storytelling and deep scriptural insights, we explore how being spiritually led can transform our understanding of faith, hope, and grace, while motivating us to live for a purpose much greater than ourselves. Embark on this spiritual journey with us and be filled with divine inspiration! Share this message with a friend and subscribe for more uplifting sermons. ✨ ----- What are YOUR next steps? ---- https://bridgefbg.com/connect-card/ Looking to give to Bridge Church? ---- https://bridgefbg.com/about/give/ Check out our Website! ---- https://bridgefbg.com    Did you know?….  We're on Social Media!  Facebook ---- https://www.facebook.com/BridgeChurchFredericksburg Instagram ---- https://www.instagram.com/bridgechurchfbg Twitter (X) ---- https://twitter.com/BridgeChurchFbg    Pastor Jimmy and Annette Pruitt have a Podcast! Living Up in a Down World, available on your favorite podcast platform! ---- https://www.livingupinadownworld.com

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