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We to look at current events and trends and take a broad view of what those things mean to the Kingdom. We will attempt to answer the question: “Why should Christians care about this?” The answer to this question cuts both ways. Either it is a subject that Christians care too much about and shouldn’…

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    • Apr 12, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Episode 231: One Last Ride!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 51:38


    The Swan Song.   After 5+ years, RPCR/CR is coming to an end.  And tonight, we revisit the pro-life ethic that has guided us for the last 5 years.   Thank you all for letting us be a part of your world for the last 5+ years. 

    Episode 230 - Atlanta Shooter/Norman Broadcaster & Beth Moore/Crisis at the Border

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 59:27


    Segment 1: We discuss the shooting in Atlanta that left 8 people dead.   Segment 2: The dichotomy of the Norman Broadcaster who dropped the N word agaisnt the Norman High School girls basketball team, and the fact that Beth Moore doesn't feel like the SBC is her home anymore.   Segment 3: Crisis at the Southern border. 

    Episode 229 - Abortion Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 59:00


    Tonight, Phillip is joined by Rachel Larsen to discuss the politics of abortion and how there is no high ground to be had.   Segment 3: Dr. Suess wasn't canceled.  Segment 4: 2021 StL Cardinals. 

    Episode 227 - Snow, Rush, and the Lincoln Project

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 62:14


    In a three-part episode, we talk about the historic snowstorm, the passing of Rush Limbaugh, and problems at the Lincoln Project. 

    Episode 226 - Impeachment 2 - Electric Bugaloo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 56:05


    The Senate votes on the 2nd Impeachment of Donald Trump HHIEOY: Ravi Zacharias is a monster Segment 4: It's cold in OKC! 

    Episode 225 - Five Year Look Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 64:27


    The guys look back at 5 years of RPCR.   And a special announcement about the future of the show.  

    Episode 228 - The Biden Progress Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 60:36


    Tonight, we give the Biden administration their 6 week progress report.   Then we go in on Potatohead Go watch Wandavision. 

    Episode 224 - The Biden Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 60:31


    Ryan and Phillip go through the EOs of the Biden Administration.  They are, like most things, a mixed bag.  We discuss some of the more prominent ones...and the results of some of the intellectual dishonesty that comes with them.   HHIEOY:  Ryan - Tom Ascol violates Godwin's law in the worst way possible.  Phillip - The 2 justice systems.   Segment 4:  We are on the hunt for bigfoot. 

    Episode 223 - Ramsey Solutions vs. RNS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 60:22


    Bob Smietana of Religion News Service released his long-form journalism story about the culture and hypocrisy of Ramsey Solutions, the company that financial guru Dave Ramsey started.  The boys break down as much as the story as time allows and gives their thoughts.  HHIEOY:  Phillip: The Lincoln Project's John Weaver's scandal.  Ryan: Amazon Servers Segment 4:  Drew Brees swan song. 

    Episode 222 - Insurrection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 61:02


    Tonight, we discuss what happened at the Capitol this week as there was an insurrection to subvert the Electoral College vote.  We discuss the options available to us as we move forward into what's next.  

    Episode 221 - The week and year in review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 60:24


    In our last episode of the year, we review both the week and the year.  Tonight, we are joined by Jay Knott to discuss the COVID vaccine, the Jericho March, and SCOTUS.  

    Episode 220 - The Biden Cabinet

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 60:34


    Like we did 4 years ago, we breakdown the cabinet as we know it.   HHIEOY:  Phillip: Quarantine Fatigue Ryan: The Fall of Carl Lentz  Segment 4: HBOMax Releases.  

    Episode 219 - The Clown Coup

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 59:42


    Tonight, the guys talk about the attempted subversion of democracy by the gang who couldn't sue straight.  And of course they discuss why this matters and why it's so concerning.  HHIEOY: The problem with the "Just Preach the Gospel" crowd.   Segment 4: Thunder tear down

    Episode 218 - COVID Redux

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 60:44


    As the COVID19 cases spike, Ryan and Phillip come on to talk about the effects and how to mitigate.  HHIEOY:  Phillip - Joe Biden...still PE-OTUS Ryan - How the last 4 years revealed a lack of discipleship Segment 4:  The Thunder teardown.

    Episode 217 - Joe Biden is the PE-OTUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 64:30


    A full episode to discuss the projected win of Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.  Also, the future of RPCR

    Episode 216 - Election Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 62:11


    The Sunday before the election and the guys talk about the Al Mohler rationalization, the instances of shenanigans, and the plea to get out to the polls.  

    Episode 215 - RJ Young

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 60:33


    RJ Young joins the guys to discuss the Tulsa Race Massacre, Ice Cube, and Lincoln Riley...just listen, it'll all make sense.  

    Episode 214 - NY Post on Hunter Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 60:12


    This week, the NY Post releases a story about Hunter Biden's association with a Ukrainian business.  The story has problems.  Facebook and Twitter blocked those stories.   HHIEOY: More Qanonsense Segment 4: Post-election witness.  

    Episode 213 - Forced Hysterectomies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 60:31


    As the story broke that there were forced hysterectomies at a Georgia migrant detention center, we reached out to Rondell Treviño to discuss this story:  Segment 4:  Alex Smith starts. Dak Prescott gets hurt. 

    Episode 212 - POTUS has COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2020 61:17


    The President of the United States has COVID19.  The guys breakdown the implications.   HHIEOY:  Ryan - Pro-Lifers for Biden Phillip - Economics Segment 4: NBA Finals

    Episode 211 - NYT Uncovers Trump's Taxes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 59:55


    Right before showtime, the New York Times drops a story talking about Trump's tax habits and outstanding debts.  The guys throw out the rundown and talk about this breaking news.   HHIEOY:  Breonna Taylor's killers are not charged by the Grand Jury.   Segment 4:  Take time to take care of yourself.  

    Episode 210 - RBG

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 59:45


    Ruth Bader Gisnburg passes away.  We celebrate her life.  We go through the implications.   HHIEOY:  Ryan - The SBC goes through a bit of a name change...but people lose their minds.   Phillip - Burn Pits Segment 4: We remember the relationship Scalia had with Ginsburg.  

    Episode 209 - The Woodward Tapes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 59:26


    Bob Woodward interviews the president for his new book.  There are tapes. It goes about as expected.  But what wasn't expected is that the President admits that he knew that COVID19 was going to be a huge problem.   HHIEOY:  Ryan - Paige Patterson won't go away Phillip - Two LA Sheriff's deputies were ambushed Segment 4:  Welcome Back NFL.  

    Episode 208 - Conventions, Kenosha, and Falwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 92:38


    Supercharged 90 minute episode where we tackle Kenosha, Falwell Jr., and both conventions.  

    Episode 207 - Senate Intel Bombshell

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 61:29


    The Republican lead Senate intel committee releases a bombshell reporting related to the Trump Campaign's behavior in 2016 as it relates to the Russians.   HHIEOY - Johnny Mac does Johnny Mac Things Segment 4 - Luka Doncic is the truth. 

    Episode 206 - Ryan's Back and we have a Ticket!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 59:43


    Ryan's back to discuss the newly minted Democratic Ticket HHIEOY:  Phillip - USPS Ryan - John MacArthur    Segment 4: NBA is doing it right! 

    Episode 205 - Jerry Falwell Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 60:09


    Phillip is riding solo and Jerry Falwell Jr. has given us plenty to talk about.  HHIEOY: Executive Orders Segment 4: Phillip on another podcast.  

    Episode 204 - J-Co and Phillip

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 63:32


    With Ryan taking some time, Phillip is joined by friend and friend of the show: Jeremy Coleman.   Chaos ensues.  

    Episode 203 - California/Nevada, SCOTUS, and John MacArthur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 60:36


    You thought SCOTUS season was over!  Two cases related to the tension point between public health and religious liberty bubble up.  HHIEOY:  Ryan - Tom Cotton believes in federalism...until he doesn't. Phillip - The looming housing crisis. Segment 4:  Live Baseball

    Episode 202 - John Lewis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 59:57


    John Lewis was a giant...and he received his reward.  Segment 2&3 - Portland Segment 4 - Live sports? 

    Episode 201 - Roger Stone Freed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 59:51


    In what might be the craziest 'Friday Night News Dump', the President commutes the sentence of Roger Stone.   HHIEOY:  Phillip: What to do with school in the fall Ryan: The cost of selling your witness Segment 4:  Big 10 and Pac 10 Cancel non-conference games...will there be football?

    Episode 200 - 200th Episode with Sean and Cathy Cummings!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 65:42


    Our dear friends Sean and Cathy Cummings stop by and there are no holds barred.  Politics, business, and street repair...and it was the most fun you'll ever have on a show! 

    Episode 199 - DACA Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 60:22


    It's SCOTUS season and there was a surprising decision that came down regarding DACA.  We are joined by Alan Cross, Rondell Trevino, and Adam Estle to discuss the decision and the future of DREAMERS.   HHIEOY: Trump rally Tulsa!  Segment 4: Happy Father's Day. 

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    Episode 198 - Police Reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 60:50


    Ryan and Phillip sit down and discuss the greater issues surrounding police reform and the concerns thereof.  NO, we aren't "defund" advocates.   HHIEOY:  Phillip: $500 Billion in secret money.  Ryan: Rayshard Brooks.   Segment 4:  To Sportsball or not To Sportsball. 

    Episode 197 - Charlie Sykes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 59:26


    Ryan and Phillip speak with Charlie Sykes from The Bulwark to discuss the news of the day, how we got here, and the road ahead.  

    Episode 196 - The Murder of George Floyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 61:01


    In a rare episode where one topic takes the whole hour, Ryan and Phillip talk about the event, the response, the way forward, and our message to our brothers and sisters of color.  

    Episode 195 - Conspiracy Theories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 58:32


    With COVID19, there has been a surge of conspiracy theories.  The guys put on their tin-foil hat and dive right in!  HHIEOY:  Ryan - The decisions of the pastor for reopening Phillip - The Open Skies Treaty and Nuclear Testing Segment 4:  Memorial Day! 

    Episode 194 - Mohler and Larry King

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 59:18


    In light of the interview between Jonathan Merritt and Al Mohler, Ryan and Phillip dissect some of what is revealed from Mohler's past.   HHIEOY:  Phillip - Inspectors General just keep getting fired. Ryan - Breonna Taylor killed in a mistaken police raid.   Segment 4:  Hamilton released on Disney Plus

    Episode 193 - Ahmaud Arbery with Dwight McKissic

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 60:04


    Friend and Friend of the show Pastor Dwight McKissic join Ryan and Phillip to discuss the released video of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.   HHIEOY:  Ryan - The suicide of Darrin Patrick Phillip - The Michael Flynn saga.   Segment 4:  HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! 

    Episode 192 - Poor Protest Performance Art

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 57:49


    In a tumultuous week of protests, some of the actions were just ridiculous.  Protestors in multiple states went beyond the normal bounds of protest in their actions, including storming capitols, governors mansions, and courthouses.  This performance art should have far-reaching implications...Ryan and Phillip discuss.   HHIEOY:  Ryan - Pastor Joel Bowman of Louisville, KY sends an open letter to Al Mohler.   Phillip - Turning Point USA applies for...then declines...PPP funds.   Segment 4: to our healthcare friends and workers: Thank you! 

    Episode 191 - To Open or Not to Open

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2020 61:10


    Tonight, the guys talk about the tension point between the public health concern and the economic realities.  As the country (in a segmented way), how does one strike the right balance.   HHIEOY:  Combined - The allegations against Joe Biden Segment 4: The NFL Draft

    Episode 190 - Dr. Al Mohler Reverses Position

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 60:24


    In a reversal of position from 2016, Dr. Al Mohler announces that he will support Donald Trump for President.  Ryan and Phillip discuss the reasons and implications for such a move, especially considering that the reasons he chose to not support him 4 years ago still exist.   HHIEOY:  Ryan - Harvard takes a cheap shot at home schoolers Phillip - Balancing the economy and public health Segment 4: 25th Anniversary of the OKC bombing.  

    Episode 189 - Pastoring in Quarantine

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 60:07


    In our first ever Easter Episode, Phillip interviews Ryan as a pastor at West Metro Community Church, Chris Gordon of FBC Hennessey, OK, and Cameron Whaley of Aspen Park Baptist Church (Broken Arrow, OK).  In our conversation, they discuss the challenges of ministering in this time of pandemic.  

    Episode 188 - COVID Financial Planning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 61:39


    Tonight, as Ryan social distances from the studio, he effectively interviews Phillip as a financial coach to talk about what you should do if you are facing a COVID19 furlough, slow down, or layoff.   Segment 4: Churches innovate.  

    Episode 187 - Social Distancing and COVID 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 59:55


    In an uncertain week because of COVID 19, leaders of every stripe are making decisions to prevent the spread of COVID 19.  Ryan and Phillip break down what has happened.  More importantly, they ask and answer the question: what do we owe each other:  HHIEOY:  Phillip: NBA Players pick up the tab for arena employees.   Ryan: Can the lack of sports force us to engage more with our own communities.  Segment 4: Disney+ rushes Frozen 2 to stream.  Where's The Rise of Skywalker??

    Episode 186 - Super Tuesday

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 60:10


    Ryan and Phillip are back on the mic, and they breakdown the returns from Super Tuesday where Joe Biden had one of the most dramatic turnarounds in presidential primary election history.   And of course, they breakdown the greater implications of "Why This Matters"  HHIEOY: Ryan - Michael Bloomberg couldn't buy the presidency Phillip - Nathaniel Woods was executed by Alabama  Segment 4:  Ryan gets ready for Ghana. 

    Episode 185 - Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2020 60:28


    Phillip is riding solo tonight with Ryan in DC and Jay down with the flu.   Tonight, Phillip talks about the Coronavirus, the response that has been, and where we go from here.   HHIEOY: The Taliban deal Segment 4: Baseball starts! 

    Episode 184 - SBC Executive Committee Forms a Task Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 59:51


    With Phillip down for the count because of sickness, Ryan flies solo.  Tonight, all three segments are devoted to the actions of the SBC Executive Committee as it relates to the ERLC and Dr. Russell Moore.   Segment 4: The XFL is actually good football! 

    Episode 183 - Rondell Trevino from The Immigration Coalition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 59:12


    Rondell Trevino from The Immigration Coalition joins Ryan and Phillip to talk about his work in the immigration space and the greater pro-life movement.   https://theimmigrationcoalition.com

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    Episode 182 - Impeachment is Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 61:17


    Phillip is flying solo as both Jay and Ryan are out taking care of business.  Tonight, he talks about the legacy of impeachment, the vote from Romney, and the precedent of an unleashed president.  HHIEOY:  Multiple stories ultimately landing on two Democratic Candidates telling pro-life Democrats to seek life elsewhere.   Segment 4: Super Bowl recap.  

    Episode 181 - Kobe/Impeachment Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 60:46


    Filling in for Ryan is Crossover Media CEO Jeremy Coleman.  Tonight we lead off with Kobe Bryant passing away tragically.   In an elongated segment 2, Phillip and Jeremy give an update on the impeachment proceedings.   Final segment: the importance of community. 

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