Rage of the Age

Jeff Ward is the author of, So You Want to Win a Local Election: Insights from a Former Columnist Who Covered (And Worked On) Political Campaigns for Far Too Long. He has 15 years of experience in journalism and is the founder of Forward Communication. Forward Communication has a 75% success rate in getting people elected in local elections. Topics:·         Are you SURE you want to run for office?·         The effort required to win·         Connecting with voters “when their attention span is like that of an off-meds ADHD 6th grader coming down from a three-day sugar and gaming high.”·         Winning involves strategy as much as it involves your principlesPhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         The true nature of hypocrisy and our political leaders·         School boards are not non-partisan·         Liberal flight from areas of their own creation 

Sam Bushman is the national operations director of the Constitutional Sheriff's & Peace Officers Association (CSPOA). This organization was started by Sheriff Mack, who fought Clinton's Brady Gun Law in the Supreme Court and won. Sam is also the host of the syndicated show Liberty Round Table. He is known particularly for his “Who owns the media, makes the rules,” presentations.  Topics:·         The role of the CSPOA and how to access what they have·         Constitutional sheriffs decrease tons of tensions in criminal matters·         Supporting our police officers in their dutyPhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         The culture of a police force·         The lunacy of “Defund the Police” 

Jason Szetfel is a political and economical writing and commentator specializing on the Peoples' Republic of China. He has lived and studied in China over a period of five years and speaks Chinese. He is a graduate of Beijing University with a degree in large developmental systems. Jason is the host of China Unraveled Podcast and is due to release his upcoming book on the situation in China. This is part two of his interview. Topics:·         How the Chinese economy really works·         The eminent implosion from a lack of child births·         The intense internal security apparatus of the regimePhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         MMT compared with consumer economy·         The example of a sims game for how a top-down economy would look like·         A government ran economy would like our state road crews and the DMV

Jason Szeftel is a political and economical writing and commentator specializing on the Peoples' Republic of China. He has lived and studied in China over a period of five years and speaks Chinese. He is a graduate of Beijing University with a degree in large developmental systems. Jason is the host of China Unraveled Podcast and is due to release his upcoming book on the situation in China. Topics:·         The outward image of China is not the real China·         The economic difficulties that China is facing ·         The gargantuan real estate bubble that exists in China·         It is hard to see the situation in China where it doesn't end badPhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         Propaganda is an official office in China, but still practiced in the West·         The controlling of historical observations and conclusions a form of propaganda ·         The dangers of Big Media as a means of control and leverage

Titus Techera is the executive director of the American Cinema Foundation and host of its podcast. He is also a contributor to Modern Age, National Review, and Law & Liberty publications. We are discussing in particular his article called, “The Consequences of Pious Intervention” for Law & Liberty. Topics:·         The events of the US fight in Mogadishu, 1993·         The dangers of an exit strategy formed after you arrive is counter-productive·         Often, Victory in not on the menu and being squeamish about violence yet using force·         The evacuation of Afghanistan and the conduct of the campaignPhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         The lunacy of nation building as a strategy if done out of context·         The tendency to try and “not loose” verses a more effective try to “win” approach·         The necessity of having clear goals and understanding the long game

Simon Chadwick grew up in apartheid South Africa. He is the son of Bishop Graham Chadwick who was a prominent anti-apartheid activist who was arrested and exiled from South Africa. Simon holds master's degrees from Oxford University in philosophy, politics, and economics. He is also the author of For the People: A Citizen's Manifesto to Shaping Our Nation's Future.Topics:·         Arrangement of the political spectrum and what democratic libertarianism is·         An expansion of social services such as healthcare and education·         Liberty being understood as freedom from fear and insecurityPhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         Liberty is not the understanding as freedom from fear and insecurity·         The idea of universal health coverage considering at length the model in Denmark·         The purpose of safety nets in society 

Brandon Peele is the author of the best seller The Purpose Field Guide. He's trusted as a keynote speaker, consultant and program leader by organizations such as Google, Johnson & Johnson, Stanford University, JDRF, Morgan Stanley, U.S. Marine Corps, University of California - Berkeley, LinkedIn, the U.S. Navy, Slalom Consulting, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the University of Minnesota. Brandon is also the founder of Unity Lab.Topics:·         The workplace as one of the few diverse meeting places·         Getting to know each other without ideology·         Positive effects of getting workers to open up to one anotherPhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         The power of words·         The power of denying and altering the meaning of words·         Proximity is bound to bring understanding

J. Warner Wallace is a cold-case homicide detective who has been featured on NBC Dateline more than any other detective in the nation. He is a senior fellow at the Colsen Center for Christian Worldview and adjunct professor of apologetics at Biola University. He is a national speaker and best-selling author, to include works such as Cold-Case Christianity and God's Crime Scene. His latest work is called Person of Interest, which views Jesus as a person of interest (such as in a criminal case).  Topics:·         The comparing of the Gospel witness accounts with one another·         The overwhelming impact Jesus had upon the world·         The amazing timing of his entrance upon the scenePhilip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         How you sound when you believe something·         Considering the Bible as history·         An appeal to accept Jesus

Jeff Rasley is the author of ten books and has published numerous articles in academic and mainstream periodicals, including Newsweek, Chicago Magazine, ABA Journal, Family Law Review, American Athenaeum, Pacific Magazine, and Real Travel Adventures International Magazine. Jeff is a graduate of the University of Chicago, A.B. magna cum laude and graduate of Indiana University School of Law, J.D. cum laude. He has been admitted to the Indiana, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Supreme Court Bars. He is also the author of Polarized! The Case for Civility in the Time of Trump: An Experiment in Civil Discourse on Facebook. Topics:·         Polarization in the nation·         Civil discourse on Facebook·         The dangers of extremism Philip Sharp's Essay Segment:·         Polarization as a part of the nation·         The Willful deviance from liberty·         What a real insurrection will look like 

Karen Ford is a financial coach and motivational speaker. She speaks at seminars and conferences, motivating people to demolish debt and build wealth! Karen is also the author of Money Matters: Motivations, Methods, and Manners For Increase. Topics:·         Money matters, because we need it·         Having right thoughts concerning money·         Having a work ethic·         Debt “snowball method”·         The game of roulette with adjustable rates Philip’s Essay Segment:·         The lure to spend what is not yours·         The role of government in finance 

Bracha Goetz is a Harvard graduate and author of 39 children’s books. She is also the author of Searching for God in the Garbage. Bracha grew up in a progressive Jewish home no religious education and very liberal views. She has since become a conservative and an Orthodox Jew.  Topics:·         Growing up in a progressive Jewish home·         Looking for meaning and being told there are no certainties at Harvard·         The emptiness of living a life without any real meaning or boundaries·         Overcoming eating disorders and addictions with meaning·         The main difference in the paradigms of conservatives and liberals helping people Philp Sharp's Essay Segment:·         The peculiar notion of doing things without a clue of why you do it·         The importance of meaning in the living of life 

Mitch Gray has over two decades of experience in leading teams. Mitch has done this as a manager, business owner, pastor and non-profit founder and community organizer. He is the host of the Mitch Gray Show podcast and founder of Mitch Gray Media.  Topics:·         Establishing your business culture·         Hiring the people you want and need ·         Keeping the people you hire Essay Segment:Philip Sharp discusses having upheld standards in the workplace for both laborers and bosses. He also talks about typical hiring practices and the importance of looking at a person’s character as much as impressive eye candy on paper.

Rocky Romanella has 40 years of leadership experience. He led one of the largest re-branding initiatives in franchising history with the UPS Store. Rocky is also the founder and CEO of 3Sixty Management Services and author of Tighten the Lug Nuts: The Principles of Balanced Leadership. Topics:·         Leading – not staying hidden in your office·         Rewarding participation and truthful input·         People – they are your most precious resource ·         Knowing who you are, what you stand for, and what you will not compromise  Philip Sharp talks about the practice of third-party purchases in the essay segment. Government by default is a third-party entity and thus is inherently wasteful and provides a lesser quality of a desired outcome. It is easier to be brave and generous with someone else’s money.  

Robert Farrington is America’s Millennial Money Expert® and America’s Student Loan Debt Expert™. He is also the founder of The College Investor, which is the #1 resource for helping millennials get out of student loan debt and start building real wealth for their future.  Discussion Topics·         Student Loans·         Choosing a School·         Debt·         Investing  Philip Sharp provides the essay segment discussing personal accountability, debt, and hard work. 

Justin Ist is the author of Un-Corrected: A Good Man's Struggle Against Political Correctness Run Amok. He is also the host of www.justnist.com, which provides a list of things to do to battle with political correctness and links to organizations he feels should be considered.  Justin talks about his book. It is a satyr of our modern problem of political correctness, more specifically on the issue of racism. A film producer wants to make an anti-racism film based upon Nazi Germany, but in a twist of irony it is the anti-racist woke crowd that ends up hampering it in an effort to appear more enlightened than others. Justin also discusses the cancel climate of our time and the profitability of there being a race problem.  Philip Sharp first discusses the “cancelling of Dr. Seuss” in the essay segment. He also discusses race relations in our nation and the tendency to keep everyone mad at each other for the sake of millions to be made by it. 

Thomas Hill was a former liaison for Pro-Family during the Bush Administration. He was an electorate of the electoral college for North Carolina during the 2020 election. Thomas is also the Republican chair of Gates County, NC and a liaison for the Chuck Smith campaign for Attorney General of Virginia.  Thomas discusses the current victories of that the Republicans have consolidated in blue areas. This was accomplished by aggressive strategies and a constant changing of tactics to throw off the Democrats. Thomas also interacts regarding the Republican party overall and the future concerns that should be considered by the party.  Philip Sharp talks further about the Republican party in the essay segment. Many feel we are not as unified as we should be. There is also the sense that many of its leaders are not stepping up to the plate as they should. There needs to be objectives that unify us as a whole that are wholeheartedly pursued or there is going to be a loss of impact for the party.  

David Savage grew up as an Air Force brat in West Texas with a deep and rich scouting background beginning in Cub Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, and earning the bronze, silver and gold palms, then establishing and leading a high adventure Explorer Post before heading to Texas A&M University to study engineering.  He has worked as a backpacking guide, or Ranger, at Philmont Scout Ranch and Explorer Base in Cimarron, New Mexico. He has a passion for history and geopolitics, which he has enriched through global job-related travel and extensive reading. David has been involved with men’s ministries such as Walk to Emmaus and Better Man.  David talks about his new book, The Savage Path: A Memoir of Modern Masculinity. He also discusses the positive impact the Boy Scouts in his life as well as laments the turn of events that have devastated the organization. David primarily wants to pass on to our younger men a greater sense of who they are. Philip Sharp talks about problem solving, critical thinking, and logic in the essay segment. Our public education system seems absolutely disinteresting in ensuring that our young students are able to think for themselves, only forced to memorized facts for a test. This is a travesty that must be remedied for the benefit of our nation. 

Ken W. Good is on the board of directors for Professional Bondsmen of Texas. He has argued cases before the Supreme Court of Texas and the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, along with numerous courts of appeals, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  He is the author of Good’s on Bail, a practice guide created for bail industry professionals.  In addition, he has written numerous articles on the subject of bail reform, including "What Successful Bail Reform Looks Like." Ken talks about the many failed attempts at bail reform across the country. It is based upon the tension of dealing with more cases than can be handled versus personal accountability. Ken explains some of the dangers of practices like catch and release and the use of algorithms as a one size fits all for determining bail availability.  Philip Sharp talks about piracy, Left wing tactics, and the current trends of refusing to apply accountability to certain crimes. Somehow, they are shown to be related when the concept of the exercise of political power is considered. 

Kurt Nelson is a sought-after behavioral scientist, speaker, and recognized leader in human motivation and behavior change. For over 20 years, Kurt has worked with global companies to apply behavioral science principles to drive change in their organizations. He is founder and president of The Lantern Group, a communication and behavioral change agency. Kurt also is the co-founder, with Tim Houlihan, of the award-winning Behavioral Grooves podcast, where they interview leading academic and business executives from around the world and explore how they apply behavioral science to their work and lives.    in this episode Kurt talks about the various ways in which human beings think and process things. In a typical sense, we would think that reasoning should prevail, but often we can be quite unreasonable. Also, the forming and creation of habits is discussed as well.  Philip Sharp does not have an essay segment this week due to the length of the interview. 

Alex Newman is an award-winning journalist, educator, author, and speaker whose goal is to glorify God in everything he does. He is the CEO of Liberty Sentinel Media, Inc., a contributor to The Epoch Times, and a foreign correspondent for The New American Magazine. Alex is also the co-author of Crimes of the Educators and is the executive director of Public School Exit. Alex discusses what many of us have already been finding out, that our school systems are nothing but glorified propaganda centers. Education standards and expectations continue to plummet, yet the government insist on keeping your child with them. However, there are options that parents should exercise now, before it is too late. Philip Sharp further discusses our education system in the essay segment. There are two primary paradigms about how education should run in a nation. There is the idea that the government should tell you what you are to learn. Then there is the idea that free citizens decide for themselves what they will learn. Take a wild guess which one is more in line with the idea of a republic, and which one is highly favored by totalitarian regimes? 

Jude Charles is a story-driven filmmaker, brand strategist & speaker. For over 15 years, he has been producing documentaries for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Charles has produced docuseries for personalities such as Steve Harvey and Les Brown and continues in his work of using the art of story telling to put out a message.  Charles discusses the essence of telling a story. It is more than just gathering your facts; it is getting to the depths of the persons involved. A good story will have impact on the one hearing it because of its depth. He also discusses his roadmap strategy that is employed in drawing that depth for the story. Also, Charles talks about his upcoming book Dramatic Demonstration of Proof, which discusses how to tell your story. It is due for release in August 2021.Philip Sharp discusses further the idea of what a story can do and why there is such a fight to control the story. He also discusses the story that is contained in the Bible and how it has the potential to have a huge impact in someone’s life.  

Cassandra Spencer is a former U.S. Army Public Affairs Officer turned Facebook insider turned Project Veritas undercover journalist. Her work has generated millions of views on social media, garnered media attention, and prompted investigations at the local, state, and federal levels. In one instance, her investigation led to a felony conviction. She is the author of the newly released book Impact: How I Went Behind Enemy Lines in Our Struggle Against the Far Left. This episode’s name is inspired by a humorous joke from the interview. Certainly, Zuckerberg is not always right. Cassandra talks about her job working as a contractor with Facebook and how she began to notice the censorship of conservative material. This eventually led to her going undercover and leaking the practices to Project Veritas. She also discusses the need for reform in family court and her bid to run for the House of Representatives in 2022 for the state of Texas. Philip Sharp discusses in the essay segment two words that Cassandra brought up during the interview: “Intellectual curiosity.” Do we have the courage to exercise our intellectual curiosity and truly observe what is going on around us? What would happen if our nation could be full of citizens who had the intellectual curiosity to discover and confront the things that threaten our liberties?

Lee Smith is a veteran journalist for over 30 years who has written for Slate, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, and a variety of Arab media outlets. He was also a Middle East correspondent for The Weekly Standard and a former visiting fellow of the Hudson Institute. Currently he is a columnist covering the Middle East for online magazine Tablet. Lee is also the author of the books The Plot Against the President and The Permanent Coup: How Enemies Foreign and Domestic Targeted the American President. Lee primarily discusses his article for the Epoch Times called, “The World Watches While the US Elite Wages War on America.” Almost unknown and absolutely uncovered, the article talks about the violation of Taiwanese airspace on a hitherto unprecedented scale. China always tests the seriousness or our leaders, but this move was a major play. Other nations are sure to follow in the wake to see what they can get over on Biden. Then there is the ugly war being wages against Americans by the elite class. The events of January 6th and the lockdown of the capital is also discussed. Philip Sharp discusses the political mindset of the leaders driving the current Left in his essay segment. You thought they were crazy or out of their minds, but in reality, they know what they are doing. He discusses three basic points about their paradigms and the reason behind their madness.

Antony Mueller is the founder of The Continental Economics Institute. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Mises Institute and honorary member of Mises, Brazil. He was born in Germany and graduated with a Ph.D., summa cum laude, in Economics from the University of Erlangen–Nuremberg in Germany. Antony is now the Professor of Economics at Federal University of Sergipe in Brazil. He is also the author of Beyond the State and Politics, which is coming out in a new revision and is working on Macro Economics for Business and Finance. Antony mainly discusses his recent article for the Mises Institute called "No Privacy, No Property: The World in 2030 According to the WEF." The aims of this think tank are a threat to basic human liberties and has a heavy top-down economic control policy. Tied to this strategy is the rhetoric of global climate control, which will be used to control food consumption and where you live. In the end, this group, which is gaining footholds of power, would love to see the end of private property, privacy, and the reduction in goods consumption. You will live hand to fist from the graces of the powers that be. Philip Sharp discusses in the essay segment an interesting tidbit from the past during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan during the 80’s. The deployed Soviet personnel sold off government equipment and looked forward to using Afghan bazaars to get goods they could not get back home. Of course, the connection is that the USSR is a prototype for the agenda the World Economic Forum would like to implement.

Christina Dent is a politically conservative Christian who supported criminalizing drugs until she became a foster parent and saw the negative effects up close. In 2017, she began hosting book discussions in her home state of Mississippi using Johann Hari’s book “Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs.” Those discussions grew to hundreds of people which led to End It For Good becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2019. Christina leads End It For Good from the same passion that led her to foster care – helping children, families, and communities thrive. Christina discusses the bases for why drugs should be legalized. Among these are the current ineffectiveness of the current system, the added destruction that it causes, and the hope of getting a better control over its effects. She points out that she is not advocating drug use but advocating approaches to drugs that prioritize life and the opportunity to thrive. Philip Sharp discusses the topic of drug addiction in our country and our approaches to dealing with it. He is not fully sold on the idea of open legalization but believes there is need for reform in some things that we do. In the end, Philip still believes that any approach without Jesus will be horribly flawed, simple as that may sound.

Terry Nightingale is the Pastor of the Southern River Church of Christ in Perth, Australia. He is a graduate of Vose Seminary and founder of The Best Is Yet to Come blog/podcast. Terry is also the author of the newly released book, Looking Back to Move Forward: Embracing Setbacks for Greater Fruitfulness. Terry discusses his new book which focuses on viewing our past as a way of moving on. Rather than adopting an attitude of wanting to "forget" the past, it is better to make use of the past. There is real gold to be had in using our past rather than trying to avoid it. Philip Sharp discusses in the essay segment the importance of knowing and honestly using our past. There is a reason for the struggle for many to try to control the "official" version of past events. This is because our past can form attitudes and mindsets that can last for generations. Finally, there is the appeal for each person themselves to not run from their past, but to use it.

John O. McGinnis is the George C. Dix Professor in Constitutional Law at Northwestern University. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review. He also has an MA degree from Balliol College, Oxford, in philosophy and theology. Professor McGinnis clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. John is the author of Accelerating Democracy: Transforming Government Through Technology and co-author of Originalism and the Good Constitution.John discusses his recent article for Law & Liberty entitled, “’Poetic Truths’ are Everywhere.” This is a comparison of the hit show “The Crown” and a documentary called “What Killed Michael Brown?”. Both were trying to assert their views, both with two different approaches. “The Crown” used historical events mixed with fabricated occurrences to express their views. It is a hit series with many believing how events were portrayed are actually true. By comparison, “What Killed Michael Brown?” is a documentary that presents the evidence and providing commentary. This was initially resisted by Amazon as “controversial” (as if they avoid controversy or something). It is as if no one wants to hear the truth, but want to live in fantasy. Philip Sharp in his essay talks about the one voice of persuasion. Ever pay attention and notice that there is practically one message and it is injected into every form of media and entertainment? This is more like collusion than expression, and is indicative that maybe the land of the free is in trouble.

Josh Elledge has an irrational fear of umbrellas. Try to get an explanation and you just cannot get it, but the fear is there. He is a US Navy veteran who has become a serial entrepreneur. Josh is the founder of Up My Influence, created to help entrepreneurs grow audiences and influence without the crazy costs. He is also the host of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur podcast.Josh talks about the journey to get from 6-time failure to successful entrepreneur. It turns out being nice and liked matters and service is a component. That consumers hate being sold to and that most people even hate to sell is also discussed. Josh also talks about upgrading your business status and influence. Philip Sharp talks about hard work in the essay segment. Being an entrepreneur or successful is often presented as simply having a dream and just sharing it. However, to get these ideas to pass takes hard work and perseverance. Also the idea of being nice and giving is talked about further.

Bryan Sharpe, aka Hotep Jesus, is a marketer, performance artist, author and controversial figure. He is also a co-partner with coinbitsapp.com. Bryan has recently been featured on Fox News and covered by other media outlets by his trolling of Starbucks,, where he demanded his reparations coffee. Hotep Jesus talks about race in our nation and that there is a different black viewpoint different from the liberal one. He also discusses the creation of his nom de guerre, the effects of Socialism and Communism, and how it is portrayed that blacks must think in a certain way. Bryan also talks about oppression, and that the white liberal comes to mind, not the conservative. White liberals literally have the power to destroy your community and the minds of your youth and have the power to hire and not educate you. Who is the real oppressor? Philip Sharp speaks about a contrary voice in the essay segment. Black voices, meaning non-official black voices, have become more a part of the discussion in our nation. This is in part due to the reach of social media which initially had little editorial oversight. Philip also discusses the benefit of social media and the desire to not impose the editorial (dictatorial) controls that seem to be the trend. Do we really want propaganda approvers controlling what is allowed to be heard?

Ed Kressy is a former drug addict and welfare cheat. Though he worked for a top notch company and had a great life, he still used drugs and alcohol to help solve problems. Ed was once arrested by the FBI, only later to receive a community service award by the Director of the FBI. He is also the author of My Addiction & Recovery: Just Because You're Done With Drugs, Doesn't Mean That Drugs Are Done With You. Ed discusses the course of his life and his descent in to drug and alcohol abuse. The eventual effects upon his life are shared as well as the road to recovery. In all, this is a great tale of hope, forgiveness, and second chances. Philip Sharp talks in the essay segment about the idea of how much fault belongs to society rather than an individual. The competing paradigms are compared and considered.

Toby Sumpter is a Pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho. He is also the host of CrossPolitic podcast and author of No Mere Mortals: Marriage for People Who Live Forever. Toby talks about his book No Mere Mortals, which focuses on marriage from a Christian perspective. Starting from "up high," marriage is sacred and given by God. It is something Toby compares to a nuclear reactor. If done well, it provides great benefits, but if done wrong there are disasters consequences. Then he discusses the practical application side for marriage. Philp Sharp talks about the competing ideas of what marriage is in our day. He also talks about Christmas and the FACT that it is a Christian holiday.

Jason Stapleton is a successful entrepreneur, business coach, and investor. He is also an award winning film producer, making an informative documentary about the refuge crisis in Greece. Jason is also the host of the popular podcast Wealth, Power, and Influence and author of The Nomadic Wealth Formula that was just recently released. Jason first discusses the likelihood of election fraud taking place, but does not foresee that it will alter the results. Primarily though, he discusses the necessity of having wealth in order to have your liberty. A strange approach indeed, but something to truly consider. Jason also discusses the inevitability of AI and automation. There is also the topic of the abusive and punitive approach the government in California tends to have with everybody that is worth having around, and the exodus that is taking place from that state. Jason is offering a free version of his newly released book. Listen to find out how. Philip Sharp further discusses the necessity of having your own wealth as being a natural part of liberty. He discusses the Baron's revolt and the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215 and what the implications are. He also explains about locations around guild ran towns called "liberties," where free trade actually prospered. Finally, Philip covers the revolution in the colonies that grew over a frustration with a government that dictates how and with whom you do business and that was determined to find money anywhere it could get it.

Dr. Michael Behe is the Professor of Biochemistry at Lehigh University. He is also a senior fellow at the Discovery Institute Center for Science and Culture. He is the author of Darwin's Black Box: The Biochemical Challenge of Evolution, and Darwin Devolves: The New Science About DNA That Challenges Evolution. His latest work is just released called A Mouse Trap For Darwin. Michael discusses the concept of irreducible complexity and the problem it presents to Darwinism. He also discusses the latest finding that molecular structures break down to cause change; they do not create something new. His latest book is also discussed and shown where it may be obtained. Philip Sharp in his essay segment briefly talks about his walk from skeptic to faith, and challenges others to do so.

Dr. Francis J. Bremer is the professor emeritus of History at Millersville University, PA. He has been researching and writing about puritanism in the 17th century Atlantic world for over 50 years. Has published over 19 book with the most recent being One Small Candle: The Plymouth Puritans and the Beginning of English New England, published by Oxford University Press. Dr. Bremer is a coordinator for New England Beginnings, a partnership of over 30 institutions and individuals dedicated to commemorating the culture that shaped New England 400 years ago by promoting educational programs. Dr. Bremer discusses his newly released book, One Small Candle, and the characteristics of the early settlers to New England. How this had some effect upon the formation of the colonies and the new nation of the United States is discussed as well as activities taking place back in England at the same time. Philip Sharp brings up a dangerous topic in his essay segment. What is this dangerous topic? Religious fervency and its role in making history happen.

Sue Allen is the official historian at Scrooby Manor and the vice-chair of the Pilgrim Fathers UK Origins Association. She is the author of many books about the pilgrims, to include historical fiction novels. Sue has been involved with several documentaries about the pilgrims to include Monumental and The Pilgrims. She has recently released a new book called In the Shadow of Men, which gives a more complete historical account of the brave women pilgrims who settled our shores. In this episode Sue discusses who the pilgrims were, what it was like for them in their home country, and why they eventually came to America. She also explains why she believes the pilgrims fathers are English heroes and why would would have less freedom today if they didn't stand up Philip Sharp talks about a little known fact about the colony at Plymouth Rock, MA in his essay segment. Did you know that the colony was originally established as a socialist commune? Well, it didn't work and a change was made that would transform the colony from barely surviving to be prosperous. Listen in for that secret.

Emily Gaudreau is a former Playboy magazine photographer who is now an anti-porn activist. She is also a child sexual abuse prevention educator. Emily is the host of "How to Raise a Maverick" podcast where she delights in talking about parenting children for the benefit of other parents. In this episode Emily talks about her experience as a professional Playboy photographer and how it led her to reject the porn industry. Sex education in our schools is also discussed as well as the prevalent efforts to press our children to choose an identity. Philip Sharp in the essay segment discusses how the idea of using subjectivity as a form of truth in looking at identity leads us into trouble. The most ironic thing is that we now have men, pretending to be women, silencing feminist women. How far shall we go before we finally draw a line?

Terry Rich is a successful CEO and President of 25 years who loves to engage and entertain audiences across the globe. Terry led the team that busted the largest lottery fraud in U.S. history, was a guest on Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show”, and gave away $1 Billion. He also led the Blank Park Zoo to profitability from a $600,000 deficit while positioning it as the second largest attended attraction in the state. Terry is also the author of $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act. Terry talks first of all about the busting of the largest case of lottery fraud in US History. He also discusses the temptation of fraud and the need for oversight to curb it even in organization you wouldn't think it could happen in, such as a church. Terry also talks about creating atmospheres to encourage innovation. Philip Sharp talks in his essay segment about a topic that is almost mythical in appearance: local and state government. Every four years people are stirred to vote because of a presidential election, yet have no idea of who their local leaders are or don't even vote for any of them. Philip makes a plea for citizens to take back the reins of local and state government as if our souls depended upon it.

Carl Trueman is is the professor of Biblical and Religious Studies at Grove City College. He holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen with a specialty in the Protestant Reformation. Carl is a former William E. Simon Fellow in Religion and Public Life at Princeton University and also a former professor of Historical Theology and Church History at Westminster Theological Seminary. Today we discuss his new book, "The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution." It is the #1 New Release in Popular Psychology of Sexuality" on Amazon.com and is due to release November 24th. You can preorder a copy now. In the essay segment Philip Sharp discusses the idea of truth being invented within our self versus truth preexisting and being discovered. Can truth be created by sheer will power? Is truth something that can be rearranged with the whim of a current cultural climate?

Richard J. Shinder is the founder and Managing Partner of Theatine Partners. He has 30 years’ experience as a financial services professional, working in restructuring advisory, distressed investing, direct lending, and leveraged and project finance roles throughout the course of his career. Prior to forming Theatine Partners, he was a Managing Director and Group Head of the Restructuring and Special Situations Group at Piper Jaffray & Co. Which is a middle-market full-service investment banking firm. In this episode we discuss Richard's article, "The Dangerous Passivity of the Intellectual Right: And why they need to starting fighting the war of ideas again." Every notice how the Left can mobilize movements and campaigns at the drop of an off-written tweet? Doesn't it seem that often times the Right does not even seem to engage in the war of ideas, or barely? These things and more you will hear about in the interview.Philip Sharp discusses "stupidity" in his essay segment. Not the subject in general, but specifically as it applies to the Left-Right political divide. It may not turn out as you expect it will. In short, Philip talks about an article he has been working on called, "Dear Conservative, the Left is Not Stupid, You Are...by a Conservative."

Tho Bishop is an assistant editor for the Mises Wire, and can assist with questions from the press. Prior to working for the Mises Institute, he served as Deputy Communications Director for the House Financial Services Committee. His articles have been featured in The Federalist, the Daily Caller, and Business Insider. He has also published a recent book called Anatomy of the Crash: The Financial Crisis of 2020.Tho discusses the basics of Austrian economics and why it should be applied more than it is. Though "Austrian" sounds strange and exotic, it is actually very American in concept. Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is also discussed along with its downfalls. Philip Sharp discusses further the implications of MMT in his essay segment.

Lawrence Reed is the President Emeritus, Humphreys Family Senior Fellow, and Ron Manners Global Ambassador for Liberty for the Foundation for Economic Education. He has authored numerous articles for sources such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Examiner, and USA Today and published books such as "Was Jesus a Socialist?" In this episode we talk about Lawrence's article on myths about the Great Depression. Did you know FDR condemned Hoover for excessive taxation, spending, and the getting the government too involved? Ironic since he would go even farther! It is also thought that FDR's policies extended the Great Depression by about 7 years unnecessarily. Listen for more. Philip Sharp talks about two competing paradigms in the essay segment. There are the "state worshipers" who believe government should run most things and those who prefer a less intrusive entity. This is a glimpse on how these two look compared to one another.

April Gallart is a former teacher and director of the California Chapter and Mission Relations for the United Families, International. She works with Alliance to Protect Children as well. April also serves as a lobbyist to the United Nations, working to include family friendly language in UN documents, and advocate against non-family friendly endeavors. This episode we discuss AB 329, the California Health Youth Act and its heavy handed application in local school districts. The activity taking place in the UN concerning abuse against national sovereignty and the pushing of the sexualization of our children is also brought to light. Philip Sharp discusses the war that is being waged to indoctrinate your children in the essay segment. Specific actions to be taken are again highlighted and a call to action is given for all parents concerned for their children to enter into the fray.

Justin Seigal and Rob Leifer are the hosts of Down the Middle, a Political Podcast. Justin is a conservative and Rob is a liberal, however both align closer to the center. Their podcasts looks at current issues and discusses them from their particular perspective to see if there is any middle ground to be had. This episode Justin and Rob interact with Rage of the Age host, Philip Sharp. The latest supreme court appointment issue to replace the late Ruth Ginsburg discussed. Also, the topic of the recent riots is addressed. Finally, the upcoming election and debate between President Trump and Joe Biden makes the radar as well.

Rebecca Friedrichs is a 28 year veteran elementary teacher in southern California and a former teacher union board members of 3 years. She is currently an advocate for educational polices that are friendly to to children, parents, and teachers. She head a non-profit organization called For Kids and Country that aids and empowers parents with their children's' education. Rebecca is also the author of the book Standing Up to Goliath, where she talks about the devastation to education caused by the unions and the detrimental affects of comprehensive sex education in public schools. This episode we talk with Rebecca about sex education in California and in other states. Particular attention is paid to the roll of the teacher union and Planned Parenthood in the pressing of the sex education legislation and in its application. The bullying tactics and power politics is discussed as well as ways to combat this Goliath. Philip Sharp also talks in his essay segment about combating the forced gender ideology in our school systems. He also talks about the current misapplied concepts of applying "consensus" in scientific thought without regard for empirical evidence.

David Grooters is a film director who has over 20 years experience. He has directed over 100 films, documentaries, promotions, series, etc. and currently has 10 projects in the works. He is also the director of the film, "Tortured For Christ." He is also finishing a prequel to this story called, "Sabina, Tortured For Christ - the Nazi Years." In this episode we discuss the film, "Tortured For Christ," and the story behind. It is based upon a real story about a Romanian Pastor who spent a total of 14 years incarcerated in Communist prisons for his faith in Christ. Over that time span he endured great hardship and torture. His wife suffered greatly as well as many during the Communist reign. Philip Sharp discusses the topic of "Selling Out to the Devil" during the essay segment. What will American churches do if given a similar scenario to the ones in Romania is Marxist minded groups obtain power and get their way?

Our guest are co-plaintiffs with the law suit Wendy Gish vs. Gavin Newsom. In episode 11 we had Wendy Gish as a guest, who was the main plaintiff of the same case. This case was further joined by Pastor Patrick Scales of Shield of Faith Family Church in Fontana, Pastor Brenda Wood of Word of Life Ministries, Int. in Riverside, and Pastor James Moffit of Church Unlimited in Indio, CA. The main objective of the civil rights case is to push back against state and local infringement upon religious liberties. This interview includes two Pastors who are also plaintiffs in the case. We discuss the background to the case as well as the current situation in California. Philip Sharp's essay segment talks about the concept of need verses want. How far are you willing to go to have someone tell you, "You don't need that," and for them to take it away based upon that premise alone?

Alain Burrese is the director of training for Reflex Protect, a safety company that provides a non-lethal self-defense spray and violence response training for use at home and in the workplace. Alain is the developer of a shooting course found at SurviveaShooting.com. He is also the author of Survive a Shooting: Life Saving Tactics and Strategies to Survive Shooters and Other Terrorist Attacks. Alain is also a former paratrooper of the 82nd Airborne Division, sniper and sniper instructor, and is a fifth degree black belt instructor in Hapkido.This episode we primarily discuss Alain's book, "Survive a Shooting." His book covers a lot of material from pre-shooting prevention, actions to take during a shooting, and events to consider afterwards. There are also numerous appendixes that cover a variety of circumstances. Philip Sharp discusses the concept of posturing in conflict during the essay segment. This is particularly considered in how public officials usually try to "solve" problems.

Gary Wilkerson is the President of World Challenge. He is also the author of "David Wilkerson: The Cross, the Switchblade, and the Man Who Believed" and his latest book is "God's Favor: Experiencing the Life God Wants You to Have." Gary is also the host of The Gary Wilkerson Podcast. You can follow Gary Wilkerson on Twitter @garywilkerson. In this episode we discuss Gary's book about his father David Wilkerson, who is known for reaching gangs in New York City and is the founder of Teen Challenge that still helps people overcome drug addiction to this day. We also discuss Gary's latest book, "God's Favor." Philip Sharp discusses in the essay segment the basis of what the Gospel is. He also discusses the comparison of frequent messages heard today that are more popular from the Gospel basics. You can follow Philip Sharp on Twitter @RageoftheAgeNow.

This episode we talk with Dr. Gurpreet Padda. Dr. Padda is a graduate of the University of Missouri, Kansas City Medical School. He is board certified in pain management, anesthesiology, and age management. He has been featured on Fox 2 Now in St. Louis, MO over the use of CBD oil for pain management. He is also an entrepreneur and real estate investor. Dr. Padda has started Red Pill Kapital, in his own words, "to help my fellow doctors attain financial independence and practice medicine on their own terms." Doctors needing financial independence? Yes, we discuss that and much more. Philip Sharp discusses in the essay segment the politicization of the medical field. What effects is it having and what are the consequences of placing healthcare further into the hands of government control?

Michael Penny is a US Marine Veteran of 8 years. He is the founder and creator of 5 Paragraph, which is a military management method for the modern day workforce. Michael is author of "5 Paragraph Business Plan: The Action Oriented Business Management Tool for Leaders," and has delivered a TED x Raleigh Talk entitled, "What's You're IED." In this episode Michael explains how the military operations order format is adaptable to civilian businesses and provides a workable model that can improve your company's efficiency and employee buy in. Michael also weighs in on Some of the issues of our time and the America that he fought for. Philip Sharp has no essay segment this episode as Michael Penny gladly filled the entire time with the interview. You're going to like a lot of what he has to say.

This episode we are honored to have with us Dr. Michael L. Brown. Dr. Brown is the president of AskDrBrown Ministries and of FIRE School of Ministry in Concord, North Carolina, and host of the daily, nationally, syndicated talk radio show, the Line of Fire. He also hosts TV shows on GOD TV, METV (in Israel and the Middle East), and NRBTV. He has preached throughout America and around the world, bringing a message of repentance, revival, reformation, and cultural revolution. He holds a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Literatures from New York University and has served as a visiting or adjunct professor at Southern Evangelical Seminary, Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary (Charlotte), Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Fuller Theological Seminary, Denver Theological Seminary, the King’s Seminary, and Regent University School of Divinity, and he has contributed numerous articles to scholarly publications, including the Oxford Dictionary of Jewish Religion and the Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament.Dr. Brown discusses the instant divide that President Trump tends to ignite among many. In particular, the effect in the evangelical community is the emphasis of his new book, "Evangelicals at the Crossroads: Will We Pass the Trump Test." Dr. Brown explains the divide and how evangelicals should respond to it. Philip Sharp discusses the topic of Christians in politics in the essay segment. Should Christians be involved, or should they stay out of it?