Counter Cultural with Steve Deace

Steve and the team discuss Steve's recent announcement that his latest book, 'A Nefarious Plot' is going to be made into a major motion picture, and how focusing on culture may be the best focus for conservatives and the church moving forward.

Why allegations of racism regarding Texas Longhorn Head Coach Charlie Strong's firing should be scorned.

The media, by and large, has egg on its face with its coverage of the election -- Steve Deace explains why and how they messed up.

It seems obvious -- but when this election is over, the church needs every kind of unity to protect theirs and every other person's 1st freedom.

He's Nebuchadnezzar. He's Cyrus. He's Rahab. All biblical analogies used to justify voting for Donald Trump. Last week, Steve and the team explained why that's a very dangerous thing to do -- but this week, they discuss the other angle to this topic.

He's Nebuchadnezzar. He's Cyrus. He's Rahab. All biblical analogies used to justify voting for Donald Trump. Steve and the team explain why that's a very dangerous thing to do.

2016 is the year that can only get worse, but the role the church played is staggering.

Steve's recent column on why 'Wonder Woman' becoming some sort of lefty lesbian trope can only spell doom for that franchise…apparently ticked all the right people off. Steve has a challenge for them.

In the same spirit as Neil DeGrasse Tyson's idea for "Rationalia", a fictional country that was ruled only by "reason", Steve decides he wants to start his own country.

What explains all the wild polling we've been seeing recently? Steve Deace has a theory that involves the NFL.

Steve and the team examine the example of the apostle Paul, and try to figure out what he would say and do if he were an American in 2016.

Colin Kaepernick sat down during the national anthem, which made the whole world emote. Why do we have to respond like this?

New research from Johns Hopkins debunks the myth that the LGBT movement's adherents are "born that way" -- Steve Deace says every single conservative should care about this.

From Tim Tebow to Michael Sam, one of the few remaining bastions of meritocracy in the United States is being politicized more and more every day. Steve and the team discuss why that's not at all a good thing.

You may have heard of the happy (or not-so) couple from New Mexico who the courts are saying can't be together romantically because they're….mother and son. But Steve wonders why incest is really so bad…

Steve explains the not-so-hidden meanings and social commentary on display in the superhero universes of Marvel and DC.

Steve and the team compare the Republican and Democratic National Conventions -- and come to a conclusion about the messages they sent and how they were sent.

Steve and the team examine the phenomenon of the prosperity gospel "teachers", and why their infestation seems to be cropping up in greater numbers during this particular election year.

Steve always says the best kind of humor is unintentional humor, and the best kind of propaganda is unintentional propaganda -- he explains why the newest 'Purge' movie checks both boxes.

'Free State of Jones' will make both sides of the aisle uncomfortable -- and that's a good thing, according to Steve. But there are some transcendent truths the movie portrays that make this one of the most impactful experiences Steve has had at a theatre in a long time.

Theology: a topic the culture is more confused about than maybe anything else. As such, Steve Deace explores what the Bible has to say about the qualifications a public leader (politician) needs to meet.

Steve and the team examine the action of Chick-fil-A after the Orlando terror attacks -- and deduce that Chick-fil-A can be an example for Christians and conservatives to follow.

Steve and the team remember 'the greatest of all time', Muhammad Ali -- and look at one particular quote of his.

Steve went to the new 'Angry Birds' movie for family movie night -- and was pleasantly surprised by what he saw. He and the team discuss why the type of storytelling found in this movie should be reproduced more often.

Steve and the team have an unconventional answer for conservatives wondering what the next step is for the church and conservative causes across the United States.

‘Donald Trump is like Nebuchadnezzar’, ‘Donald Trump is like biblical character x’ — more and more Trump supporters seem to be taking scripture out of context to justify their support for him. Steve explains why doing this might win this election, but lose the next generation.  

The firing of legendary MLB pitcher Curt Schilling by ESPN over his opinion on the North Carolina bathroom law was one thing -- but what ESPN did next entered territory we haven't seen yet from the secular inquisition. Steve and the team discuss how the Rainbow Jihad has crossed a Rubicon in their quest to rid the United States of Christianity.    

Steve and the team discuss how the debate over the North Carolina bathroom bill is proof conservatives should never let the Left define the terms of any discussion -- when we do, we let them win. Listen on to find out why.

Steve, Todd, and Aaron take a look at the latest attempt by the Leftists in the media to indoctrinate families with the message of the LGBT movement.

Steve has noticed a new trend in the horror genre of movies that is very curious -- and it involves how culture perceives the church.  

Is it really possible to simultaneously be conservative and secular? Steve and the team discuss a recent column from Dennis Prager that really hits the nail on the head.

Biggest March opening ever. Second-best Warner Bros. opening. 7th-highest opening weekend ever. And 29% on Rotten Tomatos. Even though the critics don’t like it, Steve and the team discuss why ‘Batman vs. Superman’ isn’t your typical superhero movie; it sends some pretty deep philosophical messages, tailored to the age in which we live.

Any more, it seems no news is good news when it comes to the state of our culture. With the cult of Donald Trump, we're witnessing the flip side of the Obamaistas from eight years ago. Hollywood continues producing tripe on a regular basis, and the church in the United States seems to be in a state of disarray. Steve and the team discuss some of their thoughts on Easter and Holy week and examine the state of American culture.  

With Black Lives Matters protesters crashing a Donald Trump rally in Chicago and the ensuing chaos we saw, it's clear the mob culture of shutting down and drowning out dissenting opinions is not limited to leftists. How can true conservatives survive this type of behavior in our country? Steve and the team discuss some examples of staying on message and on principle in the midst of a chaotic political environment.

What's the difference between a cult and a movement, and why are some people calling Donald Trump's campaign a cult?   Steve and the team examine five ways to identify a cult.

Steve and the gang discuss the Oscars and the faux race controversy that popped up during its anticipation. The Oscars suffered its lowest TV rating in eight years, which makes you wonder if Hollywood may be losing some of its influence.

From Batman to Superman and The Incredible Hulk to Ironman, superhero movies have usually been a staple of redemptive messages at the theaters --  but the new Deadpool movie may be signaling an end to those messages.

What does it say about certain people when they get upset about a fairly innocuous commercial about a woman getting an ultrasound? Steve Deace and the team discuss the Doritos commercial that caused a whole lot of bluster from the pro-abort crowd.

This Week’s Show: What's the difference between patriotism and nationalism, and why does it matter for the 2016 race to the White House? Steve Deace and the team discuss a disturbing trend amongst some in the conservative movement.

Show Info: Steve Deace examines the intersection of cultures and politics from a conservative viewpoint. Conservatism is now quickly becoming counter cultural.   This Week’s Show: First, our culture went through its nihilistic zombie phase with TV shows like "The Walking Dead". Are we entering a new phase, a phase that makes Satan into a likable figure? Steve, Todd, and Aaron discuss.

Show Info: Steve Deace examines the intersection of cultures and politics from a conservative viewpoint. Conservatism is now quickly becoming counter cultural.   This Week’s Show: As we observe the anniversary of this fateful week -- the week Roe v. Wade in effect legalized abortion in the United States -- Steve Deace talks to the woman directly responsible for modern eugenics and the founding of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger.

Host: Steve Deace Producer: Aaron McIntire Editor: Todd Erzen     Show Info: Steve Deace examines the intersection of cultures and politics from a conservative viewpoint. Conservatism is now quickly becoming counter cultural.   This Week’s Show: With both Bill and Hillary Clinton fielding question after question about Bill’s past affair(s) and with Bernie Sanders closing in on Clinton in the polls, could the new movie “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” serve as a death knell for the Clinton machine? Steve Deace and the team examine that question.

Host: Steve Deace Producer: Aaron McIntire Editor: Todd Erzen Contributor: Kim Pearson   Show Info: Steve Deace examines the intersection of cultures and politics from a conservative viewpoint. Conservatism is now quickly becoming counter cultural.   This Week’s Show: New York City recently let employers and landlords know they could be in trouble with the authorities for calling a “he” a “he” or a “she” a “she” if said “he” or “she” is transgender. Steve Deace and the team discuss why such laws are not just another example of a culture gone awry; they’re a threat to our very existence.

Host: Steve Deace Producer: Aaron McIntire Editor: Todd Erzen Contributor: Kim Pearson   Show Info: Steve Deace examines the intersection of cultures and politics from a conservative viewpoint. Conservatism is now quickly becoming counter cultural.   This Week’s Show: As moviegoers across the United States ready themselves to watch the next iteration of STAR WARS, Steve Deace and the team discuss what has and has not worked for that film franchise. It happens to be a case study on why good storytelling matters for the next generation.

As world leaders fly their private jumbo jets to a conference in Paris dedicated to figuring out how to stop “global warming”, Steve and the team discuss how the faux science of global warming, scientism, and Progressivism has infiltrated and infatuated an entire generation.

A new report shows 4 in 10 post-abortive women were attending church when they aborted--and that the church had no influence on their decision to kill their child. This weak the team talks about why the church has to wake up and get serious about ending abortion...precisely because we care about women (and their children). How the Gospels are key to stopping the American genocide.

Steve and his team have a discussion of Progressive Sports Media & the University of Missouri #BlackLivesMatter situation. Why does it seem that 'sports media' seem to always support and defend liberals in political and cultural situations?

• Announcement of New Radio Show. • The left shockingly did a ‘fair’ profile of conservative radio with a NYT Magazine Profile on the Steve Deace Team and conservative radio in general. • The discussion of what it means to be a conservative and Christian in a culture that exudes relativism and political correctness.