Just Listen to Yourself with Kira Davis

Dr. Joe Rigney joins Kira to talk about empathy - what is it, why is it so destructive and how have we misunderstood it both in the church and society in general? Rigney discusses his new book, “The Sin of Empathy,” and why we need to “sober-minded” rather than peddlers of pity. “The main virtue that I commend is sober-mindedness. This is, another biblical term. And if you think about what does the word sober-minded mean, well, normally you think of sober in terms of drunkenness and alcohol, right? If you get drunk on alcohol, you're not sober, and so you need to sober up. The basic biblical claim then is you can be drunk on more than just alcohol.”Rigney is Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He lives in Moscow, ID with his wife and three sons. Find his book on Amazon or wherever books are sold https://www.amazon.com/Sin-Empathy-Compassion-Its-Counterfeits/dp/B0DV3L5KR3

This week Kira takes on the controversial Texas stabbing that has ignited yet another race war in the media. Motivations of the case aside, Kira explores some deeper questions: Where are all our Black male leaders and what exactly are we normalizing in our own community? How does this case underscore a larger issue within the Black American community? What are our responsibilities to ourselves and the bridging of the racial divide? What would happen if we changed how we communicated our priorities?This isn't an episode about who Kira thinks is right or wrong in this case. This is an episode about what Kira thinks is right and wrong about how we're addressing this case. 

Kira welcomes Fox News contributor and author Steve Hilton to the show to talk about his new book 'Califailure' and the disaster that is California. Can it be fixed? Is there a way to turn the tide in America's most controversial state? Inquiring minds want to know if Steve will run for CA governor...Kira asked, he answered. Steve's book, 'Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State' is available at Amazon or wherever books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Califailure-Reversing-Americas-Worst-Run-State/dp/0063390418/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Follow Steve on X @stevehiltonx

Attacks on Teslas, Hamas rioters taking over campus buildings and harassing Jewish students, border madness, rogue judges...these are not simply symptoms of Trump Derangement Syndrome. This is war. Kira delivers a dire warning to Americans - We are at war. Get on a war footing or be prepared to lose more battles. Peace through strength is for you too.

America is currently in the throes of a CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS. California counted 5,000,000 ineligible votes in 2024. Other states across the nation are also certifying uncertifiable elections. The law is clear, and it is clearly being broken in many places, leading to questionable election results and a loss of trust by the public in our electoral system. Marly Hornick of United Sovereign America joins the show to discuss her groups meticulous voting research and findings, and how we can fix our electoral system and restore trust in the process. Research and resources available at https://unite4freedom.com/

In this episode, Kira Davis the recent Signalgate controversy, emphasizing the importance of discernment in political discourse. She explores the implications of the incident, critiques the reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, and calls for a more nuanced understanding of political events. 

Kira listened to CA Governor Gavin Newsom's new podcast so you don't have to. Some people are worried about conservatives platforming a radical leftist with aims at the White House. Some others are worried about their progressive hero rubbing elbows with conservative influencers. Is the podcast any good? Is it a threat to Republicans or a threat to Gavin himself? 

In 2022, parent-candidate Madison Miner won a spot on the Orange Unified School District school board, defeating a 20 year incumbent. A year later, she and another conservative board member were recalled by a massive union campaign. The district then proceeded to approve a nearly 10% pay raise for teachers. Shady, but not illegal. Unless...In recent months, Miner and others have uncovered an adulterous affair between school board President Ana Page and the president of the teachers union (OUEA) Greg Goodlander. Goodlander has since stepped down from his position, but the situation leaves parents asking - how long has this been going on and was there any conflict of interest during the pay raise negotiations? BTW, this pay raise will effectively bankrupt the district, per their own superintendent. Public records requests have been sent out. Miner joins the show to ask (and answer) some important questions. Across America, union-controlled school boards depend on being invisible to enact shady policy and conduct intimidation campaigns against concerned parents. Even if this isn't your district, this story affects every district. If this is happening in one place, it's surely happening in others. In order to fix the system, we must expose corruption at every level. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. send tips on this story to jlty@protonmail.com

Poet, pastor and author Glen Scrivener of SpeakLifeUK joins Kira to talk about the "vibe shift" happening across the globe, spiritual awakenings and the mysteries of the union of physical reality and spiritual reality. @SpeakLifeUK SPEAKLIFEUKLove Jesus, Share Jesus. Captivating church and world with the love of Jesus. Begin 321 now at http://321course.com

The president of Ukraine stopped by the Oval Office today and historic fireworks ensued. Kira breaks down the encounter between Zelensky, Trump and Vance. Was this good or bad for the deal to end the war in Ukraine? Kira has thoughts.

What is the mind? What is the brain? Is it an organ, or is there a case to be made that the brain is actually a type of receptor? What are the implications of this type of thinking? This week JLTY takes a bit of a departure with Mark Gober, author of "An End to Upside Down Thinking" and the "Upside Down" series that explores topics like consciousness, economics, UFOs, medicine, and more. Has materialism left modern Western man with an incomplete idea of who we are and what our bodies can do? Is there enough tinfoil for 2025? Get in, everyone...JLTY is going where no JLTY has gone before. Mark Gober on X @https://x.com/MarkGoberAuthormarkgober.com Subscribe to Kira's substack https://justkiradavis.substack.com/Join Kira's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@KiraDavisJLTY

Fox Sports babe Joy Taylor is in a lot of hot water after a lawsuit alleged she slept with cohosts and Fox executives for promotions, saying she would accuse one executive of rape once she was finished with him. The cliche of a woman sleeping her way to the top is based in some reality, but how much? Kira thinks through the ethics of femininity and sex in the workplace.

Kira wants everyone to know she and her family are a safe distance from the LA wildfires and her LA friends are all safe, although some have lost homes and pets. While the city and state let LA burn and the hydrants run dry, Gavin newsom decided his best move was to go on a podcast to defend himself, even as people were still dying in the fires on Friday. Kira listened to it and she breaks it all down.

Kira breaks down the top 10 biggest media whoppers of 2024. From Biden as the “sharpest President we've ever had” to “Beyonce at the DNC” we'll take some of the worst fake news of the year out for a spin one last time before Daddy gets home next month. Happy New Year to all the JLTY listeners out there. Let's go have a great, big 2025!

Justin Hart of Newzy.com joins Kira for a light-hearted discussion on how we can use AI for a lot more than defeating humanity. Newzy.com has launched its own AI, Arthur, who is designed to write parody and satire as well as curate news articles. Is AI frightening or fun? According to Justin, there's way more fun available than people think. See Newzy's recent election video “Babies for Trump” https://newzy.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/justinhart.bizs-Video-Oct-9-2024-VEED-2.mp4

“Religion in Politics” is the title of a Thanksgiving Day sermon delivered by Dr. Charles Wadsworth to his Philadelphia congregation in 1853. Although delivered over 170 years ago, this beautiful sermon carries shocking relevance in 2024, particularly after this contentious election. Wadsworth aims his fire in particular towards Christians who balk at the idea of being too involved in politics. Wadsworth's take on “Render unto Caesar…” is a stunning admonition of modern Christians and a beautiful reminder of why our national day of thanks to God for the blessings of liberty is so vital to the health of not just our great nation, but the entire world. Take a break from the weirdness that is Thanksgiving 2024 and listen to Kira deliver this poetic, prophetic message from one of America's most prolific preachers. A Very Merry Podcast is back! Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of the cheesy Christmas movie season. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-37-the-pinnacle-event-of-the-season/id1543129938?i=1000678000782

Take a break from the political strife and the Thanksgiving prep and join Kira for some hilarious (and cringey) Thanksgiving stories from around the country. Worried about the family dynamics this holiday? Maybe you don't have it so bad after all. Have a cringey/funny Thanksgiving story of your own? Send it to Kira at JLTY@protonmail.comA Very Merry Podcast is back! Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of the cheesy Christmas movie season. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-37-the-pinnacle-event-of-the-season/id1543129938?i=1000678000782

Kira breaks down a particularly cope-y article from Dr. Russell Moore of Christianity Today. “How to Get Through the Next Four Years” is a riveting journey through the forest of coping, past the pond of liberal tears, all the while skirting the cliffsides of victimhood. Dr. Moore has some words for the Christians who rejected Momala and, in turn, the Christian influencer class.

Kira sifts through some of the more entertaining media reactions after Trump's epic victory. There will be tears. There will be threats. There will be nothing learned. We might as laugh at them.

Dan Bongino Show producer and fill-in host Jim Verdi joins Kira to talk about his new book The Dan Bongino Show Survival Guide: Crazy Stories, Hidden Meanings and Golden Rules. Jim breaks down how he measures the mood of the average American from his position at one of the highest rated shows in America and why he thinks Americans are starving for a New York attitude draped in American flags. https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Bongino-Show-Survival-Guide/dp/B0CSXHJTBC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LGAPN1YKISLE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gnrFl4nvig1otmu13xQ2bBkRc6L1zZSLCuR9VIrnvmCnyVW5eyB1uPjp3Aduq_SXNVmTTgwJSN0-HZ8DVgH55gn3BYQmRasf_xRknu6Q9a8nuUbfLir9jnTB3CzaFVwdQ5DJlTURIWtp-w2PFD-jgEdPInfO-kXpbCYIu3klkjb6D7ASFtskmzumSCwbKOVhUzkQ4E76mNDzj_Kn6LMRrsK3-QrGGZJktb2zq1rcVcY.gNgJhzsvRMgFMhfU5Xf8UcroGASzDunoYIsGWxbJKT0&dib_tag=se&keywords=jim+verdi&qid=1731440761&sprefix=jim+verdi%2Caps%2C291&sr=8-1

Kira and Darvio break down this historic election and respond to Dem criticisms about Black male voters. Who's right? Who's wrong? What's next for both parties? How many plantations will Project 2025 fund?

The progressive left is melting down days away from the election. Celebrities and mainstream media talking heads are pulling out the Nazi rhetoric and making hats out of it. Kira breaks down some of the rhetoric and what it's really about.

Kira breaks down Barack Obama's shameful and condescending speech to Black men over their votes. Why would he be saying this now? What was he really saying? Does it resonate in Black America or anywhere else? Kira breaks it down. PLUS: a mea culpa…the Lord had some lessons for Kira this week and apologies are forthcoming. 

Kira breaks down the first and likely only Vice-Presidential debate of the election season. Who was weird? Who was prepared? Who was being a total bi***? Tune in to find out! Send your opinions to JLTY@protonmail.com

Kira and JLTY Producer (and Ohio resident) Darvio Morrow have a conversation about the issues surrounding the migrant crisis in Springfield, Ohio

Kira does a quick wrap of the much-anticipated Trump/Harris debate. Did anyone win? Did anyone lose? Did anyone interrupt? Did it any of it make a difference? Kira digs in. Link to debate highlights below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhjjaJ_YZcU

Kamala Harris finally sat down to an interview with CNN. Kira breaks down all 20 minutes, but because CNN broke it into three parts, Kira will too. Here is part 1. Want to know Kamala's policy positions? What she'll do on Day 1 in office…or year 5 depending on how you look at it? want to know how she plans to turn around the economy? You probably won't find out any of that here, but at least you'll have fun listening to the word salads alongside Kira.

Trump waded into hostile territory this past week when he agreed to appear at a forum held by the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago. Kira breaks down the entire interview. Did Trump get an invite to the cookout or just get cooked? Kira analyzes it all using her amazing superpowers of critical thinking.

I'm Just Sayin - Peace

I'm Just Sayin - Turning 50 and Feeling Nifty

I'm Just Sayin - Candace Owens has always been this person

Devon Kurtz of the Cicero Institute joins Kira to discus the recent SCOTUS Grant's Pass decision that affects public camping. Did this decision in effect ban homelessness, as some critics have said? What larger issues are at play here, and what historical decisions are lurking underneath the homelessness crisis? Devon drops a couple of big truth bombs on Kira in this episode, so don't miss it!

Kira breaks down the recent political chaos, what is concerning,  what's encouraging and what happens next.Also, Kira is 50 this week! For those asking how they can bless Kira for her birthday, please subscribe and leave a 5 star review!

Happy Independence Day! Kira reaches back to one of our greatest revolutionaries and first President, George Washington. How does his Farewell Address of 1796 speak to modern American woes? As we wade through a contentious election year, let's look back on these inspiring, patriotic, and sometimes prescient words from George Washington. Let them be a reminder of where we came from, what is to be protected, and how delicate the blessings of liberty can be.

Kira breaks down the meltdown, bringing analysis of the first Trump/Biden debate of the season (and perhaps the last). We've never seen a presidential debate quite like this one. It was brutal to watch and left more than a few Americans asking, “Who exactly is in charge of the country?” America bought the ticket, let's take this ride together.

I'm Just Sayin - No Likey

Kira wraps up her analysis of the New York Magazine article that asks, “Are Republican Women Okay?” CORRECTION: In the previous episode we identified the article by the wrong title. The title is “Are Republican Women Okay?” By Rebecca Traister

I'm Just Sayin - The Feds Attack a Whistleblower

Kira breaks down an op ed from New York Magazine asking the most pressing, stressful, concerning question of our time: What is Wrong With Republican Women? Surely the author makes a logical, coherent case for why republican women are the absolute worst…right? Kira digs in.

Kira analyzes and contrasts two very different college commencement speeches - Joe Biden's speech at Morehouse and Harrison Butker's address to Benedictine College. What makes a good commencement speech? What was the difference between the President's address and Butker's? And what about THE CONTROVERSY? Did Butker cross a line? Kira thinks through all of it this week. Links to speeches below. Chime in at jlty@protonmail.com Biden's Morehouse address https://youtu.be/YOw3lHgJYdM?si=jtzAziaWHtMGlR-IButker's Benedictine addresshttps://youtu.be/-JS7RIKSaCc?si=4YNt3kaPMv4W-0nz

I'm Just Sayin - Freedom Deserves a Month (Juneteenth edition)

I'm Just Sayin - Parental Pardons