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On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot are joined by Ezra Fellow Dr. P. Andrew Sandlin for the first episode of our summer series concerning the relationship between Christianity and the State. In this episode, they focus on the concepts of reformation and revolution. They explore historical "revolutions," including the English, American, French, and Sexual and their implications for modern society. The good doctors advocate for the need of a new Spirit-wrought biblical Reformation founded upon the authority of God's Word. Chapters:00:00 Intro00:19 Introduction to the Podcast and Summer Mini-Series06:28 Reformation vs. Revolution: Understanding the Concepts19:29 The English "Revolution": A reformation NOT a Revolution25:55 The American War of Independence vs. the French Revolution28:19 Contrasting Revolutions: American vs. French33:07 Covenantal vs. Contractual Societies41:06 The Sexual Revolution: The TRUE American Revolution54:00 Rebuilding in the Rubble: A Call for Revival and Reformation NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind; Get your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; UPCOMING EVENTS:Worldview Youth Academy (WYA):Canada | July 20-26, 2025: https://ezra-institute.square.site/product/worldview-youth-canada/122;Family Camps:Texas | August 14-17, 2025: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstituteusa/familycamp2025-texas/593861;Canada | August 23-30, 2025: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/family-camp-canada/;Minnesota | August 24-27, 2025: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ezra-institute-family-camp-august-24-27-tickets-1203965305639?aff=oddtdtcreator; For All Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book, “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885;Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.

Welcome to the 40th episode in the “Prison Pulpit” series on the China Compass podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, recording today from Malaysia. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Lastly, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! BTW, here’s my own humble attempt at expositing Hebrews 13:3: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/remember-my-chains Today we are going to take a few minutes to remember to pray for a small group of persecuted and/or suffering Christians that have been in the news this past week… A Christian pastor in Syria was massacred recently, along with others from the Druze community, including one from my home state of Oklahoma (and others with connections to friends in Venezuela). Evangelical pastor, family massacred by terrorists in Syria; at least 12 dead https://www.christianpost.com/news/evangelical-pastor-family-killed-by-terrorists-in-syria-20-dead.html https://syriacpress.com/blog/2025/07/19/pastor-khalid-mezher-martyred-alongside-his-family-in-suwayda/ https://www.osvnews.com/syrian-christian-leaders-say-islamist-government-cant-protect-them-or-druze/ CBN Video/Audio Clip I Shared On Today’s Podcast: https://youtu.be/e-iziN2MSgM?si=_PM6bCjS0OMaE5us (0:05-5:52) 'They shot patients in beds' – BBC hears claims of massacre at Suweida hospital https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly84jn000do Family says US citizen killed in Syria’s Suwayda https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/07/family-says-us-citizen-killed-syrias-suwayda From a former missionary to Venezuela and the Muslims of the Mediterranean: Over 40 years ago a lot of Lebanese and Syrians went to Venezuela. Two young Syrian Druze girls got saved in Venezuela… Eventually more of the family got saved and made a connection with one of [our] ministers… I got to know them too although they lived far from Caracas - about 12 hours by bus. We are still in close contact and now a lot of the family has moved to Michigan. I called one friend yesterday and she told me about their family in Syria (including cousins who have been killed). In Venezuela, all our Arab friends were Druze from Lebanon and Syria and one of our missionaries [taught] English in the Druze village of Majdal Shams [in Israel’s Golan Heights], on the border of Syria and Lebanon. Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use. You can also send any questions or comments on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Education is under attack. Host Casey Harper is joined by Kendall Tietz, an investigative reporter for Defending Education to discuss the ideological takeover of America’s schools. Together, they expose how federal funds meant for disadvantaged students are being redirected to controversial programs promoting race and gender-based ideologies, equitable grading, and political indoctrination—often without parental consent. Resources Defending Education

Aiden Haskell makes a return engagement on The Rebels Podcast to discuss dating with Pastor Chris.

What if you're a competent, hungry, and disciplined individual, who would love to be a business owner, but can't seem to get traction in starting or owning a business? Starting a business isn't for you, and buying one isn't either. How can you enter into business ownership?

Send us a text This week Greg sat down with Chance Summers. Chance is the owner of multiple business', including 1689 Cigars and the creator of the 1689 MemeCoin. They discussed the controversy of the first week of release of his meme coin, the goals for creating it, and the future of christians in crypto. They also discussed the launch of his new product, "Dort" an organic nicotine pouch. It was a fun episode. Enjoy! Dominion Wealth Strategists: Full Service Financial Planning! Click HERE for a free consultation today! Covenant Real Estate: "Confidence from Contract to Close" Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV AppSupport the show Get your free consultation with Dominion Wealth Strategists today! The only distinctly reformed Wealth Managment company! CLICK HERE! Check out out the Dead Men Walking snarky merch HERE! Build something for God's glory through Real Estate! Greg Moore Jr. can help you buy, sell, and invest! Call him at (734) 731-GREG

Trump just released an AI video showing Obama getting arrested, and it's not just trolling. Newly declassified documents from Tulsi Gabbard reveal that Obama may have orchestrated the entire Russia-gate hoax. The intelligence community told Obama in December 2016 that Russia DIDN'T interfere in the election - but then the narrative mysteriously flipped. Was this treason? We break down the smoking gun evidence, analyze whether this is political theater or genuine justice, and explore what this means for America's future. Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HERE: https://flfnetwork.com

What did churches do wrong in the 20th century to end up here?How do churches and families recover and move forward? Dr Josh Howard, Gabe Rench and Nate Wright of the Ezra Institute discuss these issues and more in this special FLF episode!

It's possible to create systems and standards that enable your business to profit and grow, no matter how much custom variation you're dealing with, or no matter how you're wired.

The Pugs continue their interviews at the PCA General Assembly in Chattanooga, TN with a conversation with Matthew Everhard, the editor of The Jonathan Edwards Study Bible; soon to be released by Thomas Nelson Publishing. The towering influence of Edwards casts a long shadow over American evangelicalism, and even more broadly into the national memory. It's a fun and free-wheeling conversation which will give you an even greater appreciation for the man even secular liberals consider the greatest mind our nation has produced. Enjoy! Find Matthew Everhard on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewEverhard Connect with SHM Architects: https://www.shmarchitects.com/ Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Today’s illegal immigration focuses podcast begins with a couple reminders and updates (0:18), followed by a lengthy conversation (me, myself, and I) about hoping to give more context to the overall immigration topic (4:18), including some interesting stories about my wife and I, and my 36 hours as an illegal migrant in the country that shall not be named (12:41), as well as the story of my illegal migrant (at least, for a time) Cuban friend, Mitchell. (39:40) Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com or find everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us! Unbeaten: Confronting the Lies (and Laughter) of the Chinese Communist Police The Story of My Arrest, Interrogation, and Deportation from China Unbeaten.vip A few quick updates: Pray4China.us is now an alternative to our usual domain: PrayforChina.us Chinacompass.vip takes you to our podcast home page on the FLF network Let me know if you want your own PrayforChina link! (OKSisterState.com, Praymo.org) Pray for China provinces of the week (follow @chinaadventures to see which city daily): Sun, July 20 - Yunnan is paired with Arkansas and Louisiana for prayer. Learn more and listen to my Yunnan podcast: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/yunnan/ Mon, July 21 - Zhejiang is paired with NC for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/zhejiang/ Hudson Taylor fell in love with Maria here in Zhejiang. Check out the podcast. Tue, July 22 - Tropical Guangdong is paired with Florida for prayer. For more info (and podcast): https://prayforchina.us/index.php/guangdong/ Wed, July 23 - Chongqing is paired with SE Texas for prayer: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/texas/ Thu, July 24 - Shanghai is paired with NYC for prayer. For more info, and the Shanghai podcast: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/shanghai/ Fri, July 25 - Tianjin, just east of China’s capital, is paired with Maryland for prayer. For my moving podcast about the many martyrs of Tianjin: https://prayforchina.us/index.php/tianjin/ Sat, July 26 - Guangxi is paired with Mississippi and Alabama for prayer. For the Guangxi podcast, Mountain Chief: I Don't Want Your Jesus… https://prayforchina.us/index.php/guangxi/ Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

Today episode provides a brief historical snapshot showing how the US. Supreme Court now thinks of "marriage" in relation to the law, how it used to think of marriage, and how Christ specifically informed that law less than 200 years ago. Seeing the transition from the presernt to a Christian view of law will be shocking, as it once was to me.

In this engaging conversation, we explore a variety of themes ranging from the challenges of air conditioning to our unique experiences of traveling in Madagascar. We share humorous anecdotes about bartering in local markets, daily life in Madagascar, and the Mercy Ship's role as a floating hospital. Our discussion also delves into the challenges of performing improv comedy in sensitive environments, reflecting on the importance of preparation and collaboration for future projects. In this engaging conversation, we explore the humorous and insightful journey of selecting designer cologne, comparing it to our experiences with coffee and nostalgic drinks. We discuss the social dynamics of fragrance, the feedback process, and the costs associated with luxury scents, all while sharing personal anecdotes and laughter.

The guys break down Trump's immigration enforcement, Gavin Newsom's emotional manipulation, and the Democrats' selective Bible quoting. But here's the real question: What does Scripture actually say about strangers, sojourners, and national borders? Main content for today is the ICE raids and media "jamming" tactics, Hakeem Jeffries weaponizes Matthew 25, The "Dignity Bill" - compassion or compromise, why both parties cherry-pick Scripture, and Biblical framework for immigration policy. The bottom line is America has lost its moral center. The only way forward is through Christ and His Word - not Fox News, not CNN, but the Bible. Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HERE: https://flfnetwork.com

Chip and Joanna Gaines have featured a gay couple with children on their new reality show, sparking major pushback from Christians online. But the problem goes deeper than one TV show decision. In this episode, Gabe Toby and special guest Darren Doane break down: The controversial trailer and Christian response on social media , Chip's defensive tweets about "judging" and "modern American Christian culture", Megan Basham's explosive research revealing deeper connections to polyamory, why their pastor and church are the real problem behind this compromise, and the difference between biblical discernment and worldly "tolerance". They also talk about how this connects to broader issues in Christian celebrity culture, the importance of church discipline, and why soft, effeminate leadership in the church leads to cultural compromise. Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HERE: https://flfnetwork.com

I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, recording today in the little Thai town of Betong, on the border with Malaysia. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Lastly, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Why did I begin this weekly Prison Pulpit series? To remind us all to pray for persecuted pastors and believers (such as Pastor Wang Yi) as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us to do (“as bound with them”), by sharing from his own published writings in China, as well as more prison stories and sermons from others like the late Richard Wurmbrand. Here’s my humble attempt at expositing Hebrews 13:3: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/remember-my-chains But today it dawned on me that there was an opportunity to honor John MacArthur and keep mostly to the topic of this mid-week podcast, reminding us to pray for the persecuted church. Before sharing the John MacArthur preaching clip from 1973 on Hebrews 13:3, I briefly talk about the following topics… My first MacArthur memory: Scary Nursing Home Book Stand My best MacArthur memory: Titus exposition (via mp3) from Istanbul to Sophia, Bulgaria My only visit to Grace Community Church: Random Tuesday in 2012 My favorite MacArthur sermon: https://www.gty.org/sermons/GTY104/the-tale-of-two-sons My closest connection to John MacArthur: My late Uncle Jack Read the written version of today’s podcast on my Substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/macarthurs-shortest-exposition-ever Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use. You can also send any questions or comments on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Pastor Chris is joined by Cory Fox to talk about how to conduct family worship in your home.

Transgender ideology has quietly taken root in key institutions meant to nurture and protect children - schools and hospitals. Host Casey Harper is joined by Alleigh Marre of the American Parents Coalition and Joshua Arnold of The Washington Stand to discuss the disturbing financial incentives driving the movement, the life-altering consequences of transitioning minors, and the FBI’s recent investigation into several hospitals.

Send us a text This week Greg recommend one of his favorite devotions called "The Valley of Vision". This is a collection of personal and corporate prayers written by Puritans used in there daily prayer life. Greg read the preface, gave a little history of the book, and then read one of the prayers named "The Dark Guest" that we are sure will be impactful and relevant for you today, even though it was written almost 400 years ago. This is a powerful little book that everyone should have in their collection. Enjoy! Dominion Wealth Strategists: Full Service Financial Planning! Click HERE for a free consultation today! Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV AppSupport the show Get your free consultation with Dominion Wealth Strategists today! The only distinctly reformed Wealth Managment company! CLICK HERE! Check out out the Dead Men Walking snarky merch HERE! Build something for God's glory through Real Estate! Greg Moore Jr. can help you buy, sell, and invest! Call him at (734) 731-GREG

If you want to scale your business, you need to build systems. And if you can't do that, you need to find somebody who can help you. Either way, growth requires systems. That's how to scale your business.

Join Dr Scott Aniol, Vice President of G3 Ministries, and Dr Josh Howard as they discuss the role of the Holy Spirit in worship and more

What if everything you've heard about Christopher Columbus is wrong? Well, the Pug's good friend, George Grant comes onto the show to explain why. By the time he's done, you'll not only have a better understanding of Christopher Columbus, you'll se why he's still very relevant to the crises of our time. As usually, George is a fountain of information and we really enjoyed the conversation. We think you will too. Order ‘The Last Crusader: The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus’ by George Grant at https://canonpress.com/products/the-last-crusader-the-untold-story-of-christopher-columbus?srsltid=AfmBOoqXCOuSbPAIOfv4LYCSqfdm316gztUVD4zB7xSnSwdPkGEti9pS Connect with SHM Architects at https://www.shmarchitects.com/ Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Not all problems are created equal. When having to solve a problem, we must consider what sort of problem we're dealing with. On the scale of priorities, we weigh the consequences and rewards of not doing anything (that is, dragging out the problem) versus doing the wrong thing (that is, implementing a hasty solution). Sometimes letting the problem burn is the right thing. You can always make things worse. But other times, putting on a band-aid to give you the time to address the root issue could be right.

Hey, Neighbor! We start with a long excerpt from C.S. Lewis' Prince Caspian. That's called a "cold open," and it's very hip and interesting! (Eventually it will tie into the discussion about bad church leaders and what to do when they're going THE OPPOSITE WAY from Jesus.) Next, John has been kindly asked not to come back to his home church of 35 years. This is necessary for unity! We must all get excited about the mission of bringing in lots of new baby Christians--who will presumably be asked to leave in 35 years... Then: The Peaches reads quotes from "The Unstuck Church," which was written by a business consultant and is now being used as a play book for how to act less like a church and more like a Chik-Fil-A. This was the book that was used in the attempt to hijack Faith Baptist Church in North Carolina, and now it has landed in Kokomo. Later: Now that everyone is nice and angry at how positively STUPID it is to throw Lucy out of the family because her crying is raining on your parade, we return to Narnia...Where Aslan tells Lucy what to do when the people with the power won't listen to you. Email the Comedian's family at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com . If you have some experience with The Unstuck Group or other "consultants" who are influencing church culture, reach out! You're not crazy.

Today’s podcast begins with some exciting and helpful updates (0:18), followed by a little bit of China/Asia/US news with Marco Rubio here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (10:43). Then, after a short word about how impressed I am with our missionary friends here in Bangkok (21:08), we have a lengthy testimony time as I share a series of updates and stories from 22 years ago this week (24:00), followed by our Pray for China segment (and even more stories) right up to the end. (47:59) Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com or find everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us! First, a few quick updates: Pray4China.us is now an alternative to our usual domain: PrayforChina.us Chinacompass.vip takes you to our podcast home page on the Fight Laugh Feast network website: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293 PrayMo.org is Missouri’s dedicated Pray for China link. Please contact me if you want one for your state! (ie, OKSisterState.com) Not the Bee Makes My Point from Last Week https://notthebee.com/article/china-says-the-dalai-lama-must-follow-chinese-law-if-he-wants-to-reincarnate Rubio meets China's Wang Yi in Malaysia as trade tensions deepen https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/us-china-marco-rubio-wang-yi-meeting-asean-trade-tensions-5232851 A True Tale of Two Teenagers and Two Tibetan Towns https://chinacall.substack.com/p/a-true-tale-of-two-teenagers-and Pray for China cities of the week: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-july-13-19-2025 Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

David looks at how today’s “climate of opinion” can cause Christians to be deceived into thinking Christian lawyers and legislators are employing a Christian view of law. It will also help us see that Christians unjustifiably thought progress toward a Christian worldview was being made when, on June 18th, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of Tennessee’s law prohibiting medical interventions to treat a minor’s gender dysphoria.

In this episode of Crosspolitic, Gabe Knox and Toby expose the three major sins plaguing American churches that are directly responsible for our cultural collapse: the failure of men to lead, rampant sexual compromise, and the infiltration of Marxist race ideology. They reveal how churches are spending thousands of dollars on roller coaster productions and Mario Brothers sermon series while neglecting biblical worship, creating a generation of weak, entertainment-addicted Christians who can't engage the culture. From pastors who won't bark like the "dumb dogs" Isaiah warned about, to churches that have turned worship into a circus, this episode connects the dots between corrupted church worship and America's moral decay Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HERE: https://flfnetwork.com

Tune into this week's episode of Leadership Now with Dr. Aaron Rock as Aaron demonstrates how to think Christianly about racism and its sinful roots. More Resources: More resources at beachheadmedia.ca Beachhead Media YouTube

In this episode of CrossPolitic, we dive deep into the latest developments surrounding the Epstein files and what they reveal about the state of our government and justice system. From Pam Bondi's shifting statements about having "the list on my desk" to the concerning changes in Dan Bongino's demeanor, we examine why the promised transparency seems to be evaporating before our eyes. With 250+ victims identified but no meaningful prosecutions of perpetrators, we ask the hard questions: Is this incompetence or cover-up? Why are we still not seeing justice for the victims, and what does this tell us about the deep state's immune system? Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HERE: https://flfnetwork.com

On today's episode of the Podcast for Cultural Reformation, Dr. Michael Thiessen and Dr. Joe Boot delve into the ancient Indian folk religion of Jainism. NEW!!! PRE-ORDER Dr. Boot's latest book, Think Christianly: Developing an Undivided Mind, today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/think-christianly-developing-an-undivided-mind; Get your copy of the NEW updated and expanded version of Dr. Boot’s Mission of God with a brand-new study guide today!:https://ezrapress.ca/products/mission-of-god-10th-anniversary-edition; UPCOMING EVENTS:Worldview Youth Academy (WYA):USA | July 11-17, 2025: https://ezrapress.ca/products/worldview-youth-academy-usa;Canada | July 20-26, 2025: https://ezra-institute.square.site/product/worldview-youth-canada/122;Family Camps:Texas | August 14-17, 2025: https://brushfire.com/ezrainstituteusa/familycamp2025-texas/593861;Canada | August 23-30, 2025: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/family-camp-canada/;Minnesota | August 24-27, 2025: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ezra-institute-family-camp-august-24-27-tickets-1203965305639?aff=oddtdtcreator; For All Ezra Events: https://www.ezrainstitute.com/events/; Think Christianly about politics with the help of Dr. Boot’s latest book, “Ruler of Kings:” https://ezrapress.ca/products/ruler-of-kings-toward-a-christian-vision-of-government; Got Questions? Would you like to hear Dr. Boot answer your questions? Let us know in the comments or reach out to us at https://www.ezrainstitute.com/connect/contact/; For Ezra’s many print resources and to join our newsletter, visit: https://ezrapress.com. Stay up-to-date with all things Ezra Institute: https://www.ezrainstitute.com;Subscribe to Ezra’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPVvQDHHrOOjziyqUaN9VoA?sub_confirmation=1;Fight Laugh Feast Network: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/audio/podcasts/8297;Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ezra-institute-podcast-for-cultural-reformation/id1336078503;Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dW1gDarpzdrDMLPjKYZW2?si=bee3e91ed9a54885;Subscribe to our Rumble Channel - https://rumble.com/c/c-6444461. Wherever you find our content, please like, subscribe, rate, or review it; it truly does help.

Welcome to another episode in the “Prison Pulpit” series on the Fight Laugh Feast network’s China Compass podcast! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, still trying to get settled here in Malaysia. Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com. Lastly, to learn more about our ministry endeavors or get one of my missionary biographies, visit PrayGiveGo.us! Why did I begin this weekly Prison Pulpit series? To remind us all to pray for persecuted pastors and believers (such as Pastor Wang Yi) as Hebrews 13:3 teaches us to do (“as bound with them”), by sharing from his own published writings in China, as well as more prison stories and sermons from others like the late Richard Wurmbrand. Today on my daily evening China prayer post (@chinaadventures), the county in focus was Hezheng in Linxia Prefecture, Gansu Province, NW China. This is the region where we lived for many years. As I was looking for pics to include in the post (the region is beautiful, with many large mountains, not to mention countless villages nestled in and around all the foothills), my mind kept turning to a few of the PEOPLE I know (or knew) from this county, and one in particular: Brother Bai. Today I want to tell you his story, at least the parts that I know, and encourage you to pray for him (and others like him), as if you were with them; as if you were in their shoes (or lack thereof), living in their mountain valleys, isolated from other believers, marginalized by the non-Christian majority, forgotten by all but a few in the outside world. Read the written version of the story on my Substack: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/the-unforgettable-brother-bai Follow China Compass Follow or subscribe to China Compass on whichever platform you use. You can also send any questions or comments on X: @chinaadventures or via email (bfwesten at gmail dot com). Hebrews 13:3!

Former cop Jason Johnson and Washington Stand’s Sam McCarthy join host Casey Harper to expose the growing crisis in America’s justice system, where public officials often seem to side with criminals over victims. Is it now a good time to be a criminal? Jason and Sam break down why cities are feeling increasingly unsafe, the failures of modern prosecutors, and how the Trump administration is handling the riots.

On this Episode of the Rebels, Elder P and His Boy Aidan Haskell talk about current events in the world and how Christians should think through these things.

It's work to create and improve your value-offering. It's emotional work. It's mental work. It's physical work. And all of that demands your committed effort to see the thing through. It's a decision and choice that you must make and hold to until the work is done.

Send us a text This week Greg sat down with Marcus Pittman. Marcus is the CEO of Loor.tv and a digital content creator. They discussed both the theological and practical implications of Artificial Intelligence. Should Christians fight it? Accept it? Will it usher in the Beast? Towards the end of the episode they discussed the practical applications AI will have for content creators, as well as the potential for creators to lose their livelihood. Enjoy! Dominion Wealth Strategists: Full Service Financial Planning! Click HERE for a free consultation today! Covenant Real Estate: "Confidence from Contract to Close" Facebook: Dead Men Walking PodcastYoutube: Dead Men Walking PodcastInstagram: @DeadMenWalkingPodcastTwitter X: @RealDMWPodcastExclusive Content: PubTV AppSupport the show Get your free consultation with Dominion Wealth Strategists today! The only distinctly reformed Wealth Managment company! CLICK HERE! Check out out the Dead Men Walking snarky merch HERE! Build something for God's glory through Real Estate! Greg Moore Jr. can help you buy, sell, and invest! Call him at (734) 731-GREG

The Biblical Case for Nationalism Against Global Empire | Crosspolitic Israeli political theorist Yoram Hazony makes the biblical case that nationalism is actually God's design for human flourishing. Drawing from Moses, the Hebrew prophets, and centuries of Protestant political thought, Hazony explains why independent nations with defined borders represent God's alternative to both tribal chaos and imperial tyranny. We dive deep into how the Old Testament laid the foundation for the Anglo-American tradition, why "neutral" public education was always a myth, and how conservative states can lead America back to biblical governance. If you've been told that loving your country makes you dangerous, this conversation will equip you with the scriptural and historical truth. Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HERE: https://flfnetwork.com

What makes Israel Israel? Dr Josh Howard unpacks how christians should view the current nation of Israel in light of recent comments by Senator Ted Cruz on Tucker Carlson, as well as a commonly held view among American Evangelicals.

Well, neighbor, she finally did it. The Peaches chased EVERYONE else away from the table! In a couple days, John will be rested and ready to record again. But--in the meantime--you should brush up on your knowledge of Hostile Church Takeovers and the Business of Doing Church. That information will come in handy when we share the details of what has been happening in our local congregation... (It's pretty outrageous.) (But the Peaches is being the "opposite of candid" for now.) How are the elders treated in your church? I don't mean the PR guys who act as middle-managers in a glorified Sunday Coffee Shop with Live Band. I mean, the people in your church who are ELDER--those who have raised faithful kids and who love God's Word and have been bearing good fruit for decades? Are they respected for their wisdom? Or are they chased out of the congregation because they are resistant to change and it puts a damper on the CEO's business strategy? Check out the documentary on YouTube: "Hostile Takeover, How One Church in NC Almost Lost Everything." It's your homework before our next discussion! :) Also, email us at nextdoor@johnbranyan.com to share any encouraging stories of Faithful Christians you know. Five kids and 20 grandkids? Yes, please.

The Pugs continue their podcasts from the 2025 PCA General Assembly and welcome Zach Garris onto the show! Zach is well known in Reformed circles for his writing on masculinity and Christianity. Today the Pugs discuss two of his books, Masculine Christianity and Honor Thy Fathers. The focus of the conversation is the teaching of the Reformers on the roles of men and women, not only in households and in the church, but in broader society as well. We hope you enjoy the conversation! Order Honor Thy Fathers from New Christendom Press at https://www.newchristendompress.com/fathers Connect with SHM Architects at https://www.shmarchitects.com/ Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8

Typically our problems are not unique to us. There have been people who have gone before us to identify why these kinds of things happen and what can be done about it. There are solutions that we can work at to reduce and eliminate the frustration and stress that we experience at work. Most of these solutions, however, require nerve, focus, patience, and an unwavering tenacity to keep moving forward. It's difficult to accept the fact that you are responsible for your own lack of agency.

If a Christian view of law is spiritual and covenantal, what does that look like when arguing before the United States Supreme Court? Today, David looks at the approaches taken by two different Christian camps in United States v. Skrmetti that addressed the constitutionality of Tennessee's law prohibiting medical treatments for a minor's gender dysphoria. The two represent two different cosmologies, not just different legal arguments!

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! I'm your China travel guide, Missionary Ben, trying to get settled here in Malaysia! Follow and/or message me on Twitter/X (@chinaadventures) where I post (among other things) daily reminders to pray for China.You can also email me @ bfwesten at gmail dot com or find everything we are involved in at PrayGiveGo.us! World's Highest Bridge https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/china-worlds-tallest-or-highest-bridge-set-to-open-1.500184059 China Train Enthusiast Breaks Record https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2025/6/chinese-train-enthusiast-rides-rails-for-over-5000-km-in-24-hours-to-break-record BBC visits heart of Tibetan resistance as Dalai Lama-China Showdown Looms https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y772jlpgzo Pray for China cities of the week: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-july-6-12-2025 Follow or subscribe to China Compass and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. Don’t forget: Follow @chinaadventures on X, and find everything else @ PrayGiveGo.us. Luke 10, verse 2, the harvest is plentiful but the workers are few!

Today, the guys talk to Christian political commentator Steve Deace about the new Cold War in America that no one else wants to talk about. Our nation is in trouble, and we need to do something about it. First, though, they interview Steve Deace about his new children’s book that he just released—Richie Meets the Rainbow. Don’t be deceived by its title, though, because this book points to the answer that every Christian parent needs to hear as they raise their kids in a nation fractured by a new Cold War. If you want to know how to joyfully live in a nation filled with fighting, then this episode is for you. Also, if you want your kids to thrive in this crazy world as godly men and women, you need to give them a solid, biblical education. This isn’t easy, but you’re not alone. We’ve decided to have our next conference on education so that you can prepare your kids to raise godly families, topple culture giants, and laugh at the darkness. Check out the Fight Laugh Feast Conference for this year at the link below! https://flfnetwork.com

If you have any questions or thoughts that you’d like to share, reach out at RenchMedia@gmail.com Check out Annie’s new website! annierench.com Find Annie on Instagram @AnnieMRench Ever wonder how much a busy mom really needs to work out to see results? We get real about the minimum effective dose for strength training and cardio, sharing what actually works when you don’t have hours to spend in the gym. We also tackle the truth about the “mom pooch,” diastasis recti, cortisol belly, and how to know if you need rehab or just more consistency. If you’re struggling with running pain after pregnancy, wondering how to add carbs back after keto, or just tired of fitness fads, you’ll find practical, no-nonsense advice here. This is real-life health for real moms—simple, sustainable, and rooted in what matters most.

Tune into this week's special episode of Leadership Now with Dr. Aaron Rock where Aaron and Jesse reflect on the history of the podcast in commemoration of the show's 200th episode. Aaron also dives into the issue of legalism and how best to deal with it in the church. More Resources: More resources at beachheadmedia.ca Beachhead Media YouTube

When blood is spilled in your land and true justice is not served... judgment follows. Today we break down the Brian Kohlberger plea deal that shocked our community here in Moscow, Idaho. Four college students murdered, and the killer gets life in prison instead of biblical justice—the death penalty. This isn't just about one case—it's about a nation that has abandoned God's standard of justice, leaving victims to pay for their killers' "adult daycare" while devaluing human life at every level. Fight Laugh Feast 2025 Conference (October 16-18, Nashville) - Register HERE: https://flfnetwork.com