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Welcome to The Amazing Watch Podcast! A nice leisurely stroll around Taipei Watch along with Season 19 of The Amazing Race on Amazon Prime Video, CBS. fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Paramount Plus, DIRECTV, or buy it as download on Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, FandangoNOW, or Microsoft Store. Follow us on social media! Email: amazingwatchpod@gmail.com Facebook: The Amazing Watch Podcast Twitter: @amazingwatchpod Instagram @amazingwatchpod Don't forget to tag #AmazingWatchPod This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news! News: Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked Scripps, DirecTV End Blackout, Ink New Retrans Deal RGB LED TVs Set For Market Growth In Coming Years What If Cable & Satellite Providers Exit Traditional Linear TV Business On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future.   We have said that we see TV being delivered via the Internet vs the traditional means of OTA, Cable, or Satellite. What would this world look like and who are the winners and losers? Scenario Setup Major providers — Comcast/Xfinity, Charter/Spectrum, DirecTV, Dish Network, Altice, and smaller cable operators — face accelerating cord-cutting. Traditional pay-TV subscribers have already dropped to ~34% of U.S. households. Revenue from linear TV (cable channels + satellite) is shrinking fast due to high programming costs, declining ad revenue, and competition from streamers. In this scenario, the industry collectively decides to abandon legacy linear TV (bundled channel packages) and pivots hard to two main businesses: High-speed broadband/data which is their most profitable product. IPTV / Streaming aggregation with their own apps or virtual third party MVPD services like YouTube TV-style offerings. They sunset traditional cable TV boxes, satellite dishes, and legacy contracts over 2–3 years. What Happens Next For the Providers it's mostly upside. Broadband becomes ~70–80% of revenue. Margins on data are much higher than on video because there are no expensive content carriage fees. Companies like Comcast and Charter already make most of their profit from data. Huge reduction in programming fees paid to Disney, NBCU, Warner, etc. No more maintaining old coaxial/satellite infrastructure for TV. All of which greatly cuts costs. New Growth Areas: Sell/partner on IPTV services (e.g., Xfinity Stream becomes the main offering, or they white-label streaming bundles). Mobile + home internet bundles (5G fixed wireless + fiber expansion). Advertising on their own streaming platforms. The biggest hurdles are massive customer service transition, potential loss of some rural satellite customers, and potential regulatory scrutiny over broadband monopolies. For Consumers the benefits include: Lower base bills, faster innovation in home internet which results in more fiber, better speeds, and  lower latency, and IPTV options could be cheaper/better than old cable (cloud DVR, multi-device streaming). Of course there is a downside. Sports fans and older viewers lose easy "flip channels" experience. Live sports become fragmented across streamers which could end up costing more if you want everything.  There will be Market & Industry Ripple Effects Streaming Wars Accelerate: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, and new entrants gain millions of former cable customers. Netflix, Amazon, etc., may expand live offerings. Content Owners Adapt: Networks like ESPN, CNN, TBS shift to direct-to-consumer or wholesale deals with IPTV platforms. Some channels may disappear or go streaming-only. Competition & Consolidation: Telecoms (AT&T, Verizon) and tech giants (Google Fiber, Amazon, Starlink) push harder into broadband. We could see more mergers. Advertising: Shift from traditional cable ads to targeted streaming ads and broadband data insights. The reality is that it's already happening gradually. Cable companies have been de-emphasizing video for years, pushing broadband bundles, and launching their own streaming apps. Satellite providers are in steeper decline. The full pivot described here would simply formalize and accelerate a trend that's well underway.   

America's Work Force Union Podcast brings together two conversations that capture the labor movement's momentum heading into a consequential fall election season. First, Ohio AFL-CIO President Tim Burga joins fresh from the AFL-CIO's 30th Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis, where delegates voted to set a new organizing target of 2 million new union members by 2032 after surpassing the previous goal of 1 million. Burga reports on a broad wave of organizing activity across Ohio spanning healthcare, construction, higher education, hospitality, libraries, museums and the arts, with recent wins including workers at Jeni's Ice Cream, United Academics of Ohio University and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. He also addresses the ongoing challenge of securing first contracts after organizing wins and what Ohio workers should watch for when the General Assembly returns from summer recess and the lame duck session begins after November's elections. Then, CWA District 4 Administrative Director Frank Mathews discusses a ratified four-year contract for approximately 300 DirecTV customer service workers across Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Minnesota and Colorado, delivering compounded wage increases of 13.4% and preserving health care after workers voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike in April. Mathews addresses the growing difficulty of protecting health care at the bargaining table, describes a roughly tenfold increase in CWA organizing activity since COVID and details the CWA's new Fighting Oligarchy political education training rolling out across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan ahead of November's elections. Visit ohioaflcio.org for Ohio AFL-CIO updates and cwa-union.org for more from CWA District 4.

One major reason that healing is sometimes lost after being received is because people look to how they feel instead of looking to the Spirit and the Word.To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366), on Faith Broadcasting Network (DirecTV channel 379) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: WeeterMinistries.orgSupport the show

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: China Update with Missionary Ben On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy sits down with Missionary Ben — host of China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network and himself a deportee from China — for an update on the underground church. The conversation covers Pastor Ezra Jin's miraculous July 4th release from prison (and the eight still behind bars), the latest crackdown on Pastor Wang Yi's church network, how Christians should think about doing business with China, and what the American church can learn from brothers and sisters who are forced to make hard decisions for their faith every single day. Timestamps 03:35 — Intro — Fight Laugh Feast conference update and Business Makers Network 07:06 — Meet Missionary Ben — deported from China, host of China Compass 08:11 — Pastor Ezra Jin: from Tiananmen Square to Zion Church — and his July 4th release 10:32 — How Zion Church grew and why it became a target — the 2008 Sichuan earthquake and Xi Jinping's crackdown 12:22 — October 2024: Jin's arrest, the simultaneous network raid, and the eight still in prison 13:04 — Did Trump broker the release? The May meeting with Xi and why this one worked when others haven't 14:45 — Jin's Wall Street Journal op-ed: "I'm Free Now. Pray for China." — Hebrews 13:3 16:19 — Zion Church splits into house churches — and may now be larger than before the arrest 17:22 — Why not just join the state-sanctioned church? — a stopgap, not a home 18:16 — How should Christians think about doing business with China? 21:05 — What can ordinary believers do? — going to China, sharing the gospel, meeting the church 23:32 — How should Trump engage Xi? — befriending, influencing those around him, holding cards close 26:46 — What the American church can learn from the underground church in China 28:43 — Pastor Wang Yi update — seven and a half years in, sentence nearing end, no word from him directly 30:01 — Recent crackdown: 50 SWAT officers at a Wang Yi church plant, 20–30 arrested 32:22 — Missionary Ben's book Unbeaten, Mission Catalyst, and the Malaysia conference for Chinese house church leaders Connect with Missionary Ben Podcast: China Compass (weekends) & Prison Pulpit Series (midweek) Network: Fight Laugh Feast Network — available in the FLF app Book: Unbeaten — $4 on Amazon Ministry: Mission Catalyst International — training indigenous pastors and missionaries Give: mci3.org Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, Pastor Toby, Ben Merkel, Jared Longshore, and more. Pre-business makers conference Thursday 1–5 PM. Pastor/church leadership luncheon Friday. Business luncheon Saturday. Booths are nearly full — sponsorship opportunities still available. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Sponsorship inquiries: waterboy@crosspolitic.com Also Mentioned Business Makers Network A network for courageous Christian business leaders — building a Christian economy for the good of businesses, churches, and America. Over 100 members, quarterly CEO calls, and a national conference each May. Website: businessmakers.network Contact: waterboy@crosspolitic.com About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChinaChurch #UndergroundChurch #PastorEzraJin #WangYi #MissionaryBen #ChristianPersecution #ChristianMedia

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: China Update with Missionary Ben On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy sits down with Missionary Ben — host of China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network and himself a deportee from China — for an update on the underground church. The conversation covers Pastor Ezra Jin's miraculous July 4th release from prison (and the eight still behind bars), the latest crackdown on Pastor Wang Yi's church network, how Christians should think about doing business with China, and what the American church can learn from brothers and sisters who are forced to make hard decisions for their faith every single day. Timestamps 03:35 — Intro — Fight Laugh Feast conference update and Business Makers Network 07:06 — Meet Missionary Ben — deported from China, host of China Compass 08:11 — Pastor Ezra Jin: from Tiananmen Square to Zion Church — and his July 4th release 10:32 — How Zion Church grew and why it became a target — the 2008 Sichuan earthquake and Xi Jinping's crackdown 12:22 — October 2024: Jin's arrest, the simultaneous network raid, and the eight still in prison 13:04 — Did Trump broker the release? The May meeting with Xi and why this one worked when others haven't 14:45 — Jin's Wall Street Journal op-ed: "I'm Free Now. Pray for China." — Hebrews 13:3 16:19 — Zion Church splits into house churches — and may now be larger than before the arrest 17:22 — Why not just join the state-sanctioned church? — a stopgap, not a home 18:16 — How should Christians think about doing business with China? 21:05 — What can ordinary believers do? — going to China, sharing the gospel, meeting the church 23:32 — How should Trump engage Xi? — befriending, influencing those around him, holding cards close 26:46 — What the American church can learn from the underground church in China 28:43 — Pastor Wang Yi update — seven and a half years in, sentence nearing end, no word from him directly 30:01 — Recent crackdown: 50 SWAT officers at a Wang Yi church plant, 20–30 arrested 32:22 — Missionary Ben's book Unbeaten, Mission Catalyst, and the Malaysia conference for Chinese house church leaders Connect with Missionary Ben Podcast: China Compass (weekends) & Prison Pulpit Series (midweek) Network: Fight Laugh Feast Network — available in the FLF app Book: Unbeaten — $4 on Amazon Ministry: Mission Catalyst International — training indigenous pastors and missionaries Give: mci3.org Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, Pastor Toby, Ben Merkel, Jared Longshore, and more. Pre-business makers conference Thursday 1–5 PM. Pastor/church leadership luncheon Friday. Business luncheon Saturday. Booths are nearly full — sponsorship opportunities still available. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Sponsorship inquiries: waterboy@crosspolitic.com Also Mentioned Business Makers Network A network for courageous Christian business leaders — building a Christian economy for the good of businesses, churches, and America. Over 100 members, quarterly CEO calls, and a national conference each May. Website: businessmakers.network Contact: waterboy@crosspolitic.com About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChinaChurch #UndergroundChurch #PastorEzraJin #WangYi #MissionaryBen #ChristianPersecution #ChristianMedia

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: China Update with Missionary Ben On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy sits down with Missionary Ben — host of China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast Network and himself a deportee from China — for an update on the underground church. The conversation covers Pastor Ezra Jin's miraculous July 4th release from prison (and the eight still behind bars), the latest crackdown on Pastor Wang Yi's church network, how Christians should think about doing business with China, and what the American church can learn from brothers and sisters who are forced to make hard decisions for their faith every single day. Timestamps 03:35 — Intro — Fight Laugh Feast conference update and Business Makers Network 07:06 — Meet Missionary Ben — deported from China, host of China Compass 08:11 — Pastor Ezra Jin: from Tiananmen Square to Zion Church — and his July 4th release 10:32 — How Zion Church grew and why it became a target — the 2008 Sichuan earthquake and Xi Jinping's crackdown 12:22 — October 2024: Jin's arrest, the simultaneous network raid, and the eight still in prison 13:04 — Did Trump broker the release? The May meeting with Xi and why this one worked when others haven't 14:45 — Jin's Wall Street Journal op-ed: "I'm Free Now. Pray for China." — Hebrews 13:3 16:19 — Zion Church splits into house churches — and may now be larger than before the arrest 17:22 — Why not just join the state-sanctioned church? — a stopgap, not a home 18:16 — How should Christians think about doing business with China? 21:05 — What can ordinary believers do? — going to China, sharing the gospel, meeting the church 23:32 — How should Trump engage Xi? — befriending, influencing those around him, holding cards close 26:46 — What the American church can learn from the underground church in China 28:43 — Pastor Wang Yi update — seven and a half years in, sentence nearing end, no word from him directly 30:01 — Recent crackdown: 50 SWAT officers at a Wang Yi church plant, 20–30 arrested 32:22 — Missionary Ben's book Unbeaten, Mission Catalyst, and the Malaysia conference for Chinese house church leaders Connect with Missionary Ben Podcast: China Compass (weekends) & Prison Pulpit Series (midweek) Network: Fight Laugh Feast Network — available in the FLF app Book: Unbeaten — $4 on Amazon Ministry: Mission Catalyst International — training indigenous pastors and missionaries Give: mci3.org Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, Pastor Toby, Ben Merkel, Jared Longshore, and more. Pre-business makers conference Thursday 1–5 PM. Pastor/church leadership luncheon Friday. Business luncheon Saturday. Booths are nearly full — sponsorship opportunities still available. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Sponsorship inquiries: waterboy@crosspolitic.com Also Mentioned Business Makers Network A network for courageous Christian business leaders — building a Christian economy for the good of businesses, churches, and America. Over 100 members, quarterly CEO calls, and a national conference each May. Website: businessmakers.network Contact: waterboy@crosspolitic.com About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChinaChurch #UndergroundChurch #PastorEzraJin #WangYi #MissionaryBen #ChristianPersecution #ChristianMedia

Welcome to The Amazing Watch Podcast! 75% of these finishers who don't win a million will return for Season 24 Watch along with Season 18 of The Amazing Race on Amazon Prime Video, CBS. fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Paramount Plus, DIRECTV, or buy it as download on Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, FandangoNOW, or Microsoft Store. Follow us on social media! Email: amazingwatchpod@gmail.com Facebook: The Amazing Watch Podcast Twitter: @amazingwatchpod Instagram @amazingwatchpod Don't forget to tag #AmazingWatchPod This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

SE2 | EP 22 – Corporate Retreat (2025) ReviewThis week on Stabby Time, we're clocking in for a bloody good time as we review the indie horror film Corporate Retreat!Join us as we break down the kills, the laughs, the characters, and whether this workplace nightmare deserves a promotion to your horror watchlist. From toxic office politics to deadly team-building exercises, we discuss what works, what doesn't, and why indie horror continues to surprise us.Corporate Retreat is available to rent or purchase on major digital platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, DIRECTV, Google Play, and more.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow Stabby Time for more horror reviews, interviews, and everything creepy!Show some Hell Raising support at ⁠  https://www.patreon.com/cw/AFMG_Podcast#AFMGPodcastNetwork #Stabbytimepodcast #Horrorpodcast #corporateretreatMovie

After an earlier feature project collapsed, filmmakers Amanda Drexton, Michael A. Drexton, and Samantha Westervelt decided to stop waiting for permission and make Sour Party with the people, locations, equipment, and lived experiences already available to them. They discuss financing and shooting the microbudget comedy, surviving festival rejection, finding a distributor, budgeting for post-production, and campaigning through Decentralized Pictures until Steven Soderbergh selected the film to receive his support and the “Steven Soderbergh Presents” credit. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guests Amanda Drexton, Michael A. Drexton, and Samantha Westervelt discuss... Turning the collapse of a planned feature into the motivation to make Sour Party Expanding earlier short-film ideas into a female-led Los Angeles buddy comedy Writing around the actors, locations, equipment, and personal experiences they already had Financing the production with a small-business loan, credit cards, deferred rates, and community support Moving quickly from the first draft to production rather than waiting for outside permission Shooting an 80-minute feature over approximately 19 days with mostly 12-hour production days Navigating festival rejection before premiering at the Chattanooga Film Festival and winning its Audience Award Building relationships with filmmakers and festival supporters who helped champion the movie Choosing a smaller distributor that offered accessibility, communication, and flexibility Why a distribution agreement does not necessarily include a minimum guarantee or a marketing budget Applying for Steven Soderbergh's Decentralized Pictures grant to secure prints and advertising support Spending months campaigning through the platform's community-based voting process Pulling the film from its scheduled release after Soderbergh selected it and offered to present the movie Setting up a collection account to manage investors, deferred payments, points, residuals, and revenue distribution Planning for post-production costs, including music licensing, legal work, sound, color, deliverables, and distribution expenses Negotiating music licenses when the production could not afford the initial quoted prices Learning to consider production logistics while writing future projects The importance of collaborators whose different skills combine into a shared creative vision Why filmmakers should view their careers as a long game rather than measuring success by age Building the soundtrack around Samantha's former band, Egg Drop Soup, and other local female artists How DCP Plus aims to offer independent filmmakers a more transparent distribution option Why audience reviews, word of mouth, and communal viewing remain important for microbudget films Memorable Quotes: “We're not waiting for permission. So we just did it.” — 05:37 “My big advice is just do it. You'll figure it out. You're going to make mistakes. Just do it. And also, do not forget about post.” — 32:39 “The best negotiation tactic is to just actually not have the money.” — 33:27 “Your community is your superpower.” — 43:41 Guests: Amanda Drexton Michael A. Drexton Samantha Westervelt Resources: Sour Party on IMDb Sour Party is scheduled to be available July 24 on digital rental platforms, including Amazon, Apple, Fandango at Home, DirecTV, and DCP Plus. Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram

One of the major ways that healing can be lost is through a lack of forgiveness. Faith works by love, so if you don't forgive, your faith is weak. Let's look at what forgiveness looks like in real life though.To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366), on Faith Broadcasting Network (DirecTV channel 379) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: WeeterMinistries.orgSupport the show

Welcome to The Amazing Watch Podcast! Don't steal my Gnome Watch along with Season 18 of The Amazing Race on Amazon Prime Video, CBS. fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Paramount Plus, DIRECTV, or buy it as download on Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, FandangoNOW, or Microsoft Store. Follow us on social media! Email: amazingwatchpod@gmail.com Facebook: The Amazing Watch Podcast Twitter: @amazingwatchpod Instagram @amazingwatchpod Don't forget to tag #AmazingWatchPod This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

CrossPolitic — Show Notes: America's 250th Birthday Special On this Fourth of July special, Gabe, Pastor Toby, Knox, and Steve Deace gather to mark America's 250th birthday — not with blind celebration, but with honest reckoning and confident hope. Gabe walks through 15 ways America has been conquered not by guns but by cultural war, from forgetting its Christian founding to pastors who preached niceness over faithfulness. Steve calls for revival-or-bust thinking and eulogizes Charlie Kirk's missional courage. Knox opens Nehemiah and calls for four months of mourning, fasting, and repentance before the wall gets built. And Toby reminds us that the same God who marched slaves out of Egypt with Pharaoh's chariots sinking behind them is still Lord of armies — and he doesn't need our numbers. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro — America's 250th birthday and the CrossPolitic crew 02:47 — Gabe's 15-point thread: how America was conquered by cultural war, not guns 03:20 — Starting point: forgetting the Christian founding and pretending all religions are equal 05:25 — Majoring in the minors — bald eagle eggs, 60 million babies, and government fraud 07:57 — Pastors who preached faith out of politics and handed government the church's job 09:56 — The 11th commandment — thou shalt be nice — and the feminization of Christianity 13:44 — Steve responds: two things can be true at once — and we're in revival-or-bust territory 16:06 — The window is closing: worldview steel cage match, and the check coming due 18:08 — Knox: we are subsidizing our own destruction — the church and Christian schools teaching socialism 21:13 — Toby on the Matt Chandler church-closure clip: worship skipped for construction 23:43 — Stonewall Jackson writing from the battlefield about the Confederacy running mail on the Sabbath 29:03 — Gabe preaching through Judges: 3,000 men of Judah handing Samson to the Philistines 33:34 — Sponsors — Patriot Mobile and Dominion Wealth Strategies 35:57 — Steve: repentance + reformation = revival — and being worthy of the bullet Charlie Kirk took 40:11 — Christian donors, media, and why the other side outspends us on missions they believe in 44:01 — The church has zapped masculine ambition — where are the parable-of-the-talents sermons? 48:48 — Knox: you can't outsource to the church what the home isn't doing — father hunger and the three governments 52:51 — Toby: family, church, and state — and how the magisterial Reformation recovered each government's lane 57:44 — Steve's close: dominion without permission — act on behalf of the Father regardless of consequences 1:00:05 — Knox: they don't matter — stop acting like false-god worshipers determine what God's people do 1:00:18 — Knox's three things: mourn for God's name, fast and pray, repent — the Nehemiah math 1:06:09 — Gabe: 300 men repenting — Gideon's army and what a small faithful remnant can do 1:07:20 — Knox: COVID was a grace — trouble wakes people up when comfort puts them to sleep 1:10:21 — Toby: the arc of history is every knee bowing — God will do what it takes to glorify his name 1:13:05 — The colonial army had no business winning — ragtag Presbyterians with psalters for musket wadding 1:16:15 — Conference announcement: Fight Laugh Feast 2026, Holy Wars — early bird extended 1:19:06 — Toby on Exodus: Israel is called the armies of the Lord — Pharaoh just has chariots Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Kicks off with Beer & Psalms on Thursday, pre-business makers conference Thursday afternoon, and closes with a live CrossPolitic show Saturday. Early Bird pricing has been extended — get your tickets now. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Exceptional nationwide coverage utilizing all three major networks — with U.S.-based customer support and dollars that fund religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Keep your number, keep your phone. Get a free month of service with promo code CROSSPOLITIC. 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Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #America250 #FourthOfJuly #Revival #ChristianNationalism #ChristianMedia #HolyWars

CrossPolitic — Show Notes: America's 250th Birthday Special On this Fourth of July special, Gabe, Pastor Toby, Knox, and Steve Deace gather to mark America's 250th birthday — not with blind celebration, but with honest reckoning and confident hope. Gabe walks through 15 ways America has been conquered not by guns but by cultural war, from forgetting its Christian founding to pastors who preached niceness over faithfulness. Steve calls for revival-or-bust thinking and eulogizes Charlie Kirk's missional courage. Knox opens Nehemiah and calls for four months of mourning, fasting, and repentance before the wall gets built. And Toby reminds us that the same God who marched slaves out of Egypt with Pharaoh's chariots sinking behind them is still Lord of armies — and he doesn't need our numbers. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro — America's 250th birthday and the CrossPolitic crew 02:47 — Gabe's 15-point thread: how America was conquered by cultural war, not guns 03:20 — Starting point: forgetting the Christian founding and pretending all religions are equal 05:25 — Majoring in the minors — bald eagle eggs, 60 million babies, and government fraud 07:57 — Pastors who preached faith out of politics and handed government the church's job 09:56 — The 11th commandment — thou shalt be nice — and the feminization of Christianity 13:44 — Steve responds: two things can be true at once — and we're in revival-or-bust territory 16:06 — The window is closing: worldview steel cage match, and the check coming due 18:08 — Knox: we are subsidizing our own destruction — the church and Christian schools teaching socialism 21:13 — Toby on the Matt Chandler church-closure clip: worship skipped for construction 23:43 — Stonewall Jackson writing from the battlefield about the Confederacy running mail on the Sabbath 29:03 — Gabe preaching through Judges: 3,000 men of Judah handing Samson to the Philistines 33:34 — Sponsors — Patriot Mobile and Dominion Wealth Strategies 35:57 — Steve: repentance + reformation = revival — and being worthy of the bullet Charlie Kirk took 40:11 — Christian donors, media, and why the other side outspends us on missions they believe in 44:01 — The church has zapped masculine ambition — where are the parable-of-the-talents sermons? 48:48 — Knox: you can't outsource to the church what the home isn't doing — father hunger and the three governments 52:51 — Toby: family, church, and state — and how the magisterial Reformation recovered each government's lane 57:44 — Steve's close: dominion without permission — act on behalf of the Father regardless of consequences 1:00:05 — Knox: they don't matter — stop acting like false-god worshipers determine what God's people do 1:00:18 — Knox's three things: mourn for God's name, fast and pray, repent — the Nehemiah math 1:06:09 — Gabe: 300 men repenting — Gideon's army and what a small faithful remnant can do 1:07:20 — Knox: COVID was a grace — trouble wakes people up when comfort puts them to sleep 1:10:21 — Toby: the arc of history is every knee bowing — God will do what it takes to glorify his name 1:13:05 — The colonial army had no business winning — ragtag Presbyterians with psalters for musket wadding 1:16:15 — Conference announcement: Fight Laugh Feast 2026, Holy Wars — early bird extended 1:19:06 — Toby on Exodus: Israel is called the armies of the Lord — Pharaoh just has chariots Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Kicks off with Beer & Psalms on Thursday, pre-business makers conference Thursday afternoon, and closes with a live CrossPolitic show Saturday. Early Bird pricing has been extended — get your tickets now. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Exceptional nationwide coverage utilizing all three major networks — with U.S.-based customer support and dollars that fund religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Keep your number, keep your phone. Get a free month of service with promo code CROSSPOLITIC. Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic Phone: 972-PATRIOT Dominion Wealth Strategies Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles — budgeting, saving, debt management, insurance, legacy planning, and multigenerational vision. Dominion exists to equip Christians to take the dominion mandate seriously: build wealth, protect it, and use it to further the kingdom. Book your free consultation today. Website: reform.money About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #America250 #FourthOfJuly #Revival #ChristianNationalism #ChristianMedia #HolyWars

CrossPolitic — Show Notes: America's 250th Birthday Special On this Fourth of July special, Gabe, Pastor Toby, Knox, and Steve Deace gather to mark America's 250th birthday — not with blind celebration, but with honest reckoning and confident hope. Gabe walks through 15 ways America has been conquered not by guns but by cultural war, from forgetting its Christian founding to pastors who preached niceness over faithfulness. Steve calls for revival-or-bust thinking and eulogizes Charlie Kirk's missional courage. Knox opens Nehemiah and calls for four months of mourning, fasting, and repentance before the wall gets built. And Toby reminds us that the same God who marched slaves out of Egypt with Pharaoh's chariots sinking behind them is still Lord of armies — and he doesn't need our numbers. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro — America's 250th birthday and the CrossPolitic crew 02:47 — Gabe's 15-point thread: how America was conquered by cultural war, not guns 03:20 — Starting point: forgetting the Christian founding and pretending all religions are equal 05:25 — Majoring in the minors — bald eagle eggs, 60 million babies, and government fraud 07:57 — Pastors who preached faith out of politics and handed government the church's job 09:56 — The 11th commandment — thou shalt be nice — and the feminization of Christianity 13:44 — Steve responds: two things can be true at once — and we're in revival-or-bust territory 16:06 — The window is closing: worldview steel cage match, and the check coming due 18:08 — Knox: we are subsidizing our own destruction — the church and Christian schools teaching socialism 21:13 — Toby on the Matt Chandler church-closure clip: worship skipped for construction 23:43 — Stonewall Jackson writing from the battlefield about the Confederacy running mail on the Sabbath 29:03 — Gabe preaching through Judges: 3,000 men of Judah handing Samson to the Philistines 33:34 — Sponsors — Patriot Mobile and Dominion Wealth Strategies 35:57 — Steve: repentance + reformation = revival — and being worthy of the bullet Charlie Kirk took 40:11 — Christian donors, media, and why the other side outspends us on missions they believe in 44:01 — The church has zapped masculine ambition — where are the parable-of-the-talents sermons? 48:48 — Knox: you can't outsource to the church what the home isn't doing — father hunger and the three governments 52:51 — Toby: family, church, and state — and how the magisterial Reformation recovered each government's lane 57:44 — Steve's close: dominion without permission — act on behalf of the Father regardless of consequences 1:00:05 — Knox: they don't matter — stop acting like false-god worshipers determine what God's people do 1:00:18 — Knox's three things: mourn for God's name, fast and pray, repent — the Nehemiah math 1:06:09 — Gabe: 300 men repenting — Gideon's army and what a small faithful remnant can do 1:07:20 — Knox: COVID was a grace — trouble wakes people up when comfort puts them to sleep 1:10:21 — Toby: the arc of history is every knee bowing — God will do what it takes to glorify his name 1:13:05 — The colonial army had no business winning — ragtag Presbyterians with psalters for musket wadding 1:16:15 — Conference announcement: Fight Laugh Feast 2026, Holy Wars — early bird extended 1:19:06 — Toby on Exodus: Israel is called the armies of the Lord — Pharaoh just has chariots Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Kicks off with Beer & Psalms on Thursday, pre-business makers conference Thursday afternoon, and closes with a live CrossPolitic show Saturday. Early Bird pricing has been extended — get your tickets now. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Exceptional nationwide coverage utilizing all three major networks — with U.S.-based customer support and dollars that fund religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Keep your number, keep your phone. Get a free month of service with promo code CROSSPOLITIC. Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic Phone: 972-PATRIOT Dominion Wealth Strategies Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles — budgeting, saving, debt management, insurance, legacy planning, and multigenerational vision. Dominion exists to equip Christians to take the dominion mandate seriously: build wealth, protect it, and use it to further the kingdom. Book your free consultation today. Website: reform.money About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #America250 #FourthOfJuly #Revival #ChristianNationalism #ChristianMedia #HolyWars

CrossPolitic 1v1 — Show Notes: Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon On this episode of CrossPolitic 101, the Waterboy sits down with Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon, to talk about what happens when merit replaces DEI in hiring — inside corporations, inside the military, and now inside the U.S. Department of State. Andrew breaks down Red Balloon's acquisition of MilitaryHire.com, their new contract as the official recruiting arm for Foreign Service Officers, and why getting 500 to 1,000 cleared patriots into the State Department could have a generational impact on America and the world. Plus: why you should consider taking the Foreign Service Officer Test — and how classical education might be exactly the preparation you need. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors — Classical Conversations and Red Balloon Recruiter 02:22 — Red Balloon acquires MilitaryHire.com — why veterans keep getting rejected by AI gatekeepers 04:01 — Humans are made in the image of God — why AI shouldn't make hiring decisions 05:16 — New contracts: ICE, Border Patrol, and now the U.S. Department of State 06:53 — Rubio's State Department: less than 10% voted for Trump, DEI recruiting, and the house cleaning 09:37 — What a Foreign Service Officer actually does — and why it's one of the most influential jobs in government 11:41 — Why Christians should be applying: language intensives, global assignments, family-friendly benefits 13:31 — The FSO Test: 1–3% pass rate, how it works, and how to practice without burning your shot 15:40 — 17 specialist tracks for those who don't pass the general test 17:32 — What's next for Red Balloon — VA contract, new DC projects, and moving into the CrossPolitic building Connect with Andrew Capshew Company: Red Balloon Website: redballoon.work Military Hiring: militaryhire.com FSO Recruiting: Department of State via MilitaryHire — link in show description Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Classical Conversations Homeschooling with a classical Christian model that teaches students how to learn and think — not just what to memorize. Join over 50,000 families in 60 countries who have chosen Classical Conversations. Website: classicalconversations.com/flf Red Balloon Recruiter The right employee can grow your business by 5, 10, or even 25%. Red Balloon's personalized source-and-screen process connects business owners with top talent — increasing revenue and reducing cost. Website: redballoon.work About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #RedBalloon #MilitaryHire #ForeignServiceOfficer #ChristianBusiness #Hiring #Meritocracy

CrossPolitic 1v1 — Show Notes: Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon On this episode of CrossPolitic 101, the Waterboy sits down with Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon, to talk about what happens when merit replaces DEI in hiring — inside corporations, inside the military, and now inside the U.S. Department of State. Andrew breaks down Red Balloon's acquisition of MilitaryHire.com, their new contract as the official recruiting arm for Foreign Service Officers, and why getting 500 to 1,000 cleared patriots into the State Department could have a generational impact on America and the world. Plus: why you should consider taking the Foreign Service Officer Test — and how classical education might be exactly the preparation you need. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors — Classical Conversations and Red Balloon Recruiter 02:22 — Red Balloon acquires MilitaryHire.com — why veterans keep getting rejected by AI gatekeepers 04:01 — Humans are made in the image of God — why AI shouldn't make hiring decisions 05:16 — New contracts: ICE, Border Patrol, and now the U.S. Department of State 06:53 — Rubio's State Department: less than 10% voted for Trump, DEI recruiting, and the house cleaning 09:37 — What a Foreign Service Officer actually does — and why it's one of the most influential jobs in government 11:41 — Why Christians should be applying: language intensives, global assignments, family-friendly benefits 13:31 — The FSO Test: 1–3% pass rate, how it works, and how to practice without burning your shot 15:40 — 17 specialist tracks for those who don't pass the general test 17:32 — What's next for Red Balloon — VA contract, new DC projects, and moving into the CrossPolitic building Connect with Andrew Capshew Company: Red Balloon Website: redballoon.work Military Hiring: militaryhire.com FSO Recruiting: Department of State via MilitaryHire — link in show description Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Classical Conversations Homeschooling with a classical Christian model that teaches students how to learn and think — not just what to memorize. Join over 50,000 families in 60 countries who have chosen Classical Conversations. Website: classicalconversations.com/flf Red Balloon Recruiter The right employee can grow your business by 5, 10, or even 25%. Red Balloon's personalized source-and-screen process connects business owners with top talent — increasing revenue and reducing cost. Website: redballoon.work About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #RedBalloon #MilitaryHire #ForeignServiceOfficer #ChristianBusiness #Hiring #Meritocracy

CrossPolitic 1v1 — Show Notes: Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon On this episode of CrossPolitic 101, the Waterboy sits down with Andrew Crapuchette, CEO of Red Balloon, to talk about what happens when merit replaces DEI in hiring — inside corporations, inside the military, and now inside the U.S. Department of State. Andrew breaks down Red Balloon's acquisition of MilitaryHire.com, their new contract as the official recruiting arm for Foreign Service Officers, and why getting 500 to 1,000 cleared patriots into the State Department could have a generational impact on America and the world. Plus: why you should consider taking the Foreign Service Officer Test — and how classical education might be exactly the preparation you need. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors — Classical Conversations and Red Balloon Recruiter 02:22 — Red Balloon acquires MilitaryHire.com — why veterans keep getting rejected by AI gatekeepers 04:01 — Humans are made in the image of God — why AI shouldn't make hiring decisions 05:16 — New contracts: ICE, Border Patrol, and now the U.S. Department of State 06:53 — Rubio's State Department: less than 10% voted for Trump, DEI recruiting, and the house cleaning 09:37 — What a Foreign Service Officer actually does — and why it's one of the most influential jobs in government 11:41 — Why Christians should be applying: language intensives, global assignments, family-friendly benefits 13:31 — The FSO Test: 1–3% pass rate, how it works, and how to practice without burning your shot 15:40 — 17 specialist tracks for those who don't pass the general test 17:32 — What's next for Red Balloon — VA contract, new DC projects, and moving into the CrossPolitic building Connect with Andrew Capshew Company: Red Balloon Website: redballoon.work Military Hiring: militaryhire.com FSO Recruiting: Department of State via MilitaryHire — link in show description Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee at The Factory in Franklin for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Classical Conversations Homeschooling with a classical Christian model that teaches students how to learn and think — not just what to memorize. Join over 50,000 families in 60 countries who have chosen Classical Conversations. Website: classicalconversations.com/flf Red Balloon Recruiter The right employee can grow your business by 5, 10, or even 25%. Red Balloon's personalized source-and-screen process connects business owners with top talent — increasing revenue and reducing cost. Website: redballoon.work About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #RedBalloon #MilitaryHire #ForeignServiceOfficer #ChristianBusiness #Hiring #Meritocracy

Welcome to The Amazing Watch Podcast! If you are going on the race, learn how to read a map. Watch along with Season 18 of The Amazing Race on Amazon Prime Video, CBS. fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Paramount Plus, DIRECTV, or buy it as download on Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, FandangoNOW, or Microsoft Store. Follow us on social media! Email: amazingwatchpod@gmail.com Facebook: The Amazing Watch Podcast Twitter: @amazingwatchpod Instagram @amazingwatchpod Don't forget to tag #AmazingWatchPod This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

CrossPolitic 101 — Show Notes: PCA General Assembly Recap On this episode of CrossPolitic 101, the Waterboy brings in a panel of guests fresh off the 53rd PCA General Assembly to break down what happened in Louisville the week of June 22nd. Pastor Josh Howard (New Covenant Church, Pittsburgh), Pastor Corey Wang (Sheer Presbyterian Church, Morrisville, NC), and Josiah Stowe (co-founder, Dominion Wealth Strategists) join Gabe to walk through the major outcomes — from the roundhouse defeat of Overture 37 on female deacons, to the cheeseburger patriotism moment, to the partial Christian nationalism study committee report and what it means for the denomination going forward. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors — Patriot Mobile and Dominion Wealth Strategists 03:07 — Meet the panel: Pastor Josh Howard, Pastor Corey Wang, and Josiah Stowe 06:45 — Overview of the 53rd PCA GA — Louisville, June 22nd; Mel Duncan moderator, Fred Greco clerk 08:29 — Why denomination meetings matter — Acts 15 and God working through the church 09:15 — General assessment: was this a good GA? Corey's take from the conservative 20% 11:05 — Overture 37 — female deacons: what it proposed and how it was defeated 14:07 — Can the overtures committee screen clearly unbiblical overtures before the floor? 15:13 — Why the PCA lets these come to a vote: gauging denominational health, not just screening error 17:49 — The 14 who voted for it — what happens next? Matthew 18 and the presbyteries 22:03 — Josiah's outside perspective: comparing Overture 37 to the SBC's Muller amendment 24:53 — Were conservatives also frustrated? The related overtures that didn't get floor debate 26:13 — Performative masculinity vs. functional female officers — a rhetorical imbalance? 30:18 — What the PCA needs: courageous young men, not crass ones — Pastor Josh 31:57 — Cheeseburger patriotism — Overture 66 and giving thanks to God for 250 years of America 36:04 — The Christian nationalism study committee report — overture vs. report, what's the difference? 38:13 — Dr. David Strain, the partial report, and why the committee asked for one more year 40:00 — Is the CN report fair? The problem of defining terms in a big-tent denomination 44:01 — Gabe's backstory — PCA roots, CrossPolitic's origin, and the deficiency in political theology 48:34 — Was the CN report too little too late? Pastors weigh in on the church's political theology gap 51:38 — Progressive sanctification and the PCA — Corey's framework for denominational growth 56:22 — Josiah's closing take: bounding the tent, defining good Presbyterian Christian nationalism Connect with This Episode's Guests Pastor Josh Howard Church: New Covenant Church — Monroville (Pittsburgh), PA Seminary: Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (adjunct professor) Pastor Corey Wang Church: Sheer Presbyterian Church — Morrisville, NC Podcast: Civically Minded Josiah Stowe Role: Co-founder, Dominion Wealth Strategists Website: reform.money Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Exceptional nationwide coverage utilizing all three major networks, with 100% U.S.-based customer support. Dollars go toward religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Switch today and tell them CrossPolitic sent you. Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic Dominion Wealth Strategists Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles — budgeting, saving, debt management, insurance, legacy planning, and more. Dominion exists to equip Christians to take the dominion mandate seriously: build wealth, protect it, and use it to further the kingdom. Book your free consultation today. Website: reform.money About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #PCA #GeneralAssembly #ChristianNationalism #Presbyterian #ChristianMedia #ReformedTheology

CrossPolitic 101 — Show Notes: PCA General Assembly Recap On this episode of CrossPolitic 101, the Waterboy brings in a panel of guests fresh off the 53rd PCA General Assembly to break down what happened in Louisville the week of June 22nd. Pastor Josh Howard (New Covenant Church, Pittsburgh), Pastor Corey Wang (Sheer Presbyterian Church, Morrisville, NC), and Josiah Stowe (co-founder, Dominion Wealth Strategists) join Gabe to walk through the major outcomes — from the roundhouse defeat of Overture 37 on female deacons, to the cheeseburger patriotism moment, to the partial Christian nationalism study committee report and what it means for the denomination going forward. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors — Patriot Mobile and Dominion Wealth Strategists 03:07 — Meet the panel: Pastor Josh Howard, Pastor Corey Wang, and Josiah Stowe 06:45 — Overview of the 53rd PCA GA — Louisville, June 22nd; Mel Duncan moderator, Fred Greco clerk 08:29 — Why denomination meetings matter — Acts 15 and God working through the church 09:15 — General assessment: was this a good GA? Corey's take from the conservative 20% 11:05 — Overture 37 — female deacons: what it proposed and how it was defeated 14:07 — Can the overtures committee screen clearly unbiblical overtures before the floor? 15:13 — Why the PCA lets these come to a vote: gauging denominational health, not just screening error 17:49 — The 14 who voted for it — what happens next? Matthew 18 and the presbyteries 22:03 — Josiah's outside perspective: comparing Overture 37 to the SBC's Muller amendment 24:53 — Were conservatives also frustrated? The related overtures that didn't get floor debate 26:13 — Performative masculinity vs. functional female officers — a rhetorical imbalance? 30:18 — What the PCA needs: courageous young men, not crass ones — Pastor Josh 31:57 — Cheeseburger patriotism — Overture 66 and giving thanks to God for 250 years of America 36:04 — The Christian nationalism study committee report — overture vs. report, what's the difference? 38:13 — Dr. David Strain, the partial report, and why the committee asked for one more year 40:00 — Is the CN report fair? The problem of defining terms in a big-tent denomination 44:01 — Gabe's backstory — PCA roots, CrossPolitic's origin, and the deficiency in political theology 48:34 — Was the CN report too little too late? Pastors weigh in on the church's political theology gap 51:38 — Progressive sanctification and the PCA — Corey's framework for denominational growth 56:22 — Josiah's closing take: bounding the tent, defining good Presbyterian Christian nationalism Connect with This Episode's Guests Pastor Josh Howard Church: New Covenant Church — Monroville (Pittsburgh), PA Seminary: Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary (adjunct professor) Pastor Corey Wang Church: Sheer Presbyterian Church — Morrisville, NC Podcast: Civically Minded Josiah Stowe Role: Co-founder, Dominion Wealth Strategists Website: reform.money Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme is Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Exceptional nationwide coverage utilizing all three major networks, with 100% U.S.-based customer support. Dollars go toward religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Switch today and tell them CrossPolitic sent you. Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic Dominion Wealth Strategists Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles — budgeting, saving, debt management, insurance, legacy planning, and more. Dominion exists to equip Christians to take the dominion mandate seriously: build wealth, protect it, and use it to further the kingdom. Book your free consultation today. Website: reform.money About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #PCA #GeneralAssembly #ChristianNationalism #Presbyterian #ChristianMedia #ReformedTheology

Training data is the raw material of the AI industry. Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, and the rest are built on top of oceans of stuff. What is that stuff? Books. Blog posts. YouTube videos. Reddit comments. All of it and more, in virtually incomprehensible quantities. Alex Reisner, a staff writer at The Atlantic who has been investigating training data, explains how AI companies get all this data, why they'd really prefer you not know what's in it, and whether training data could ever be a fair trade. Further reading: Apple raises prices on Macs, iPads, and more by hundreds of dollars | The Verge⁠ ⁠Disney agrees to pay $50 million to YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers | The Verge⁠ Two handlebars are better than one, right? | The Verge⁠ At Least 15 Million YouTube Videos Have Been Snatched by AI Companies⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Hypocrisy at the Heart of the AI Industry ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Millions of Songs Mashed Into AI-Generated Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Common Crawl Is Doing the AI Industry's Dirty Work⁠⁠ Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed. We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You can't always hitchhike on someone else's faith. The Scriptures say we must live by our own faith! Sometimes healing is lost when we haven't developed our own faith to keep it.To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366), on Faith Broadcasting Network (DirecTV channel 379) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: WeeterMinistries.orgSupport the show

Welcome to The Amazing Watch Podcast! Cowboys you are doing it to yourself Watch along with Season 18 of The Amazing Race on Amazon Prime Video, CBS. fuboTV, Spectrum On Demand, Paramount Plus, DIRECTV, or buy it as download on Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, FandangoNOW, or Microsoft Store. Follow us on social media! Email: amazingwatchpod@gmail.com Facebook: The Amazing Watch Podcast Twitter: @amazingwatchpod Instagram @amazingwatchpod Don't forget to tag #AmazingWatchPod This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Holy Wars — Show Notes: Fight Laugh Feast Documentary In this Fight Laugh Feast documentary, CrossPolitic traces the inescapable question of holiness from Moses at the burning bush through the Great Awakenings, the Crusades, and into the present culture war — arguing that holiness is not private sentiment but public, world-transforming fire. Featuring historical and theological commentary from Joe Boot and others, the documentary confronts counterfeit holiness in both secular activism and charismatic revivalism, and calls Christians to fight a holy war with the weapons God has actually given them: his Word, his Spirit, and his people. Timestamps 0:00 — Intro — Moses, the burning bush, and the holy ground that launched a nation 0:43 — How we've privatized holiness — and who filled the public square when we did 1:53 — Holiness is inescapable: not whether, but which 3:06 — The First Great Awakening — Edwards, justification by faith, and national cohesion 4:14 — From holy ground to holy war: how the Great Awakening built the War for Independence 5:46 — The Second Great Awakening — emotionalism, manipulation, cults, and cultural chaos 9:25 — Activism fills the vacuum — and the turn toward natural law and raw political power 11:03 — Sponsor: Patriot Mobile 12:22 — What holiness actually is: the fiery presence of the triune God 14:36 — Creation, the Fall, sacrifice, and the way back into God's presence 18:44 — Golgotha — the curtain torn, the fire unleashed, we are holy ground 21:38 — Is actual war holy? Just war theory: Augustine, Aquinas, and the Reformers 23:24 — The Black-Robed Regiment, the lesser magistrate, and the War for Independence 27:43 — The Crusades — were they just wars? Separating the first, fourth, seventh, and eighth 31:20 — Counterfeit holiness: BLM as pilgrimage, anti-racism as penance, revivalism as emotional currency 34:20 — The question before this generation: Christ's finished holiness or substitutes that leave ash 34:45 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars — speakers, theme, and why we're gathering 36:18 — We are that bush — holy war in family, church, and state until the earth is full of his glory 43:46 — Deus vult — God wills it. He always has. He is doing it. Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme mirrors the documentary: Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — we're nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Same nationwide 4G and 5G coverage as the major carriers — with U.S.-based customer support and dollars that fund religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Switch today and get a free activation with code CROSSPOLITIC. Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #HolyWars #FightLaughFeast #JustWar #Crusades #ChristianMedia #Holiness

Holy Wars — Show Notes: Fight Laugh Feast Documentary In this Fight Laugh Feast documentary, CrossPolitic traces the inescapable question of holiness from Moses at the burning bush through the Great Awakenings, the Crusades, and into the present culture war — arguing that holiness is not private sentiment but public, world-transforming fire. Featuring historical and theological commentary from Joe Boot and others, the documentary confronts counterfeit holiness in both secular activism and charismatic revivalism, and calls Christians to fight a holy war with the weapons God has actually given them: his Word, his Spirit, and his people. Timestamps 0:00 — Intro — Moses, the burning bush, and the holy ground that launched a nation 0:43 — How we've privatized holiness — and who filled the public square when we did 1:53 — Holiness is inescapable: not whether, but which 3:06 — The First Great Awakening — Edwards, justification by faith, and national cohesion 4:14 — From holy ground to holy war: how the Great Awakening built the War for Independence 5:46 — The Second Great Awakening — emotionalism, manipulation, cults, and cultural chaos 9:25 — Activism fills the vacuum — and the turn toward natural law and raw political power 11:03 — Sponsor: Patriot Mobile 12:22 — What holiness actually is: the fiery presence of the triune God 14:36 — Creation, the Fall, sacrifice, and the way back into God's presence 18:44 — Golgotha — the curtain torn, the fire unleashed, we are holy ground 21:38 — Is actual war holy? Just war theory: Augustine, Aquinas, and the Reformers 23:24 — The Black-Robed Regiment, the lesser magistrate, and the War for Independence 27:43 — The Crusades — were they just wars? Separating the first, fourth, seventh, and eighth 31:20 — Counterfeit holiness: BLM as pilgrimage, anti-racism as penance, revivalism as emotional currency 34:20 — The question before this generation: Christ's finished holiness or substitutes that leave ash 34:45 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars — speakers, theme, and why we're gathering 36:18 — We are that bush — holy war in family, church, and state until the earth is full of his glory 43:46 — Deus vult — God wills it. He always has. He is doing it. Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme mirrors the documentary: Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — we're nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Same nationwide 4G and 5G coverage as the major carriers — with U.S.-based customer support and dollars that fund religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Switch today and get a free activation with code CROSSPOLITIC. Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #HolyWars #FightLaughFeast #JustWar #Crusades #ChristianMedia #Holiness

Holy Wars — Show Notes: Fight Laugh Feast Documentary In this Fight Laugh Feast documentary, CrossPolitic traces the inescapable question of holiness from Moses at the burning bush through the Great Awakenings, the Crusades, and into the present culture war — arguing that holiness is not private sentiment but public, world-transforming fire. Featuring historical and theological commentary from Joe Boot and others, the documentary confronts counterfeit holiness in both secular activism and charismatic revivalism, and calls Christians to fight a holy war with the weapons God has actually given them: his Word, his Spirit, and his people. Timestamps 0:00 — Intro — Moses, the burning bush, and the holy ground that launched a nation 0:43 — How we've privatized holiness — and who filled the public square when we did 1:53 — Holiness is inescapable: not whether, but which 3:06 — The First Great Awakening — Edwards, justification by faith, and national cohesion 4:14 — From holy ground to holy war: how the Great Awakening built the War for Independence 5:46 — The Second Great Awakening — emotionalism, manipulation, cults, and cultural chaos 9:25 — Activism fills the vacuum — and the turn toward natural law and raw political power 11:03 — Sponsor: Patriot Mobile 12:22 — What holiness actually is: the fiery presence of the triune God 14:36 — Creation, the Fall, sacrifice, and the way back into God's presence 18:44 — Golgotha — the curtain torn, the fire unleashed, we are holy ground 21:38 — Is actual war holy? Just war theory: Augustine, Aquinas, and the Reformers 23:24 — The Black-Robed Regiment, the lesser magistrate, and the War for Independence 27:43 — The Crusades — were they just wars? Separating the first, fourth, seventh, and eighth 31:20 — Counterfeit holiness: BLM as pilgrimage, anti-racism as penance, revivalism as emotional currency 34:20 — The question before this generation: Christ's finished holiness or substitutes that leave ash 34:45 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars — speakers, theme, and why we're gathering 36:18 — We are that bush — holy war in family, church, and state until the earth is full of his glory 43:46 — Deus vult — God wills it. He always has. He is doing it. Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars Join us October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee for the Fight Laugh Feast Conference. This year's theme mirrors the documentary: Holy Wars — Just War, the Crusades, and the Christian Life. Featuring Doug Wilson, Joe Boot, George Grant, Jared Longshore, Joe Rigney, Ben Merkel, and the CrossPolitic crew. Early Bird pricing ends July 1st — we're nearly halfway sold out. Tickets: https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference This Episode's Sponsors Patriot Mobile America's only Christian conservative wireless provider. Same nationwide 4G and 5G coverage as the major carriers — with U.S.-based customer support and dollars that fund religious freedom, constitutional rights, the sanctity of life, and veterans and first responders. Switch today and get a free activation with code CROSSPOLITIC. Website: patriotmobile.com/crosspolitic About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #HolyWars #FightLaughFeast #JustWar #Crusades #ChristianMedia #Holiness

A person may feel better, put the Bible on a shelf and forget about it. That's just like not finishing a round of antibiotics - the infection returns!To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366), on Faith Broadcasting Network (DirecTV channel 379) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: WeeterMinistries.orgSupport the show

One reason healing can be lost is due to a lack of thorough understanding of where sickness originates. It does not come from God!To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366), on Faith Broadcasting Network (DirecTV channel 379) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: WeeterMinistries.orgSupport the show

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: Chris Stadler On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Chris Stadler, creative strategist, former University of Oregon instructor, and founder of chrisstadler.com, into the studio to talk about why most marketing fails to win hearts and minds — and how a disciplined, logical creative strategy process gives businesses, churches, and Christian institutions the tools to differentiate, build real meaning, and take the dominion mandate seriously in the marketplace. Chris breaks down his three-step process — positioning analysis, target audience recommendation, and the creative brief — and the Waterboy explains why your marketing department should be the biggest risk-taker in your company (and why your HR department might need to be fired). Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors 02:16 — Meet Chris Stadler: copywriter, professor, brand strategist 05:02 — What a creative strategy process actually does 08:09 — “Price is all your customers care about because you haven’t given them anything else to care about” 10:02 — Step 1: Positioning analysis — how do you match up? 20:56 — Step 2: Target audience — who cares? (Meet CrossPolitic’s “Sam”) 24:14 — How Bud Light skipped the process 25:01 — Step 3: The creative brief — why do they care? 26:39 — Why most companies should fire their marketing department 29:35 — Disney, GE, Cannondale & other case studies 31:38 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026 & closing Connect with Chris Stadler Website: https://chrisstadler.com Email: cstadler@chrisstadler.com Chris is also a member of the Business Makers Network — join at the link below. This Episode’s Sponsors Dominion Wealth Strategies — Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles. From baptism to burial, Dominion’s got you covered. Book your free consultation: https://reformed.money Story Real Estate — Abundant giving, building legacy, doing things together. Join the team: https://storyrealestate.com (click Menu → Join Our Team) About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars, happening October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee. We’re almost halfway sold out — and Early Bird pricing ends July 1st! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChrisStadler #Marketing #CreativeStrategy #ChristianBusiness #ChristianMedia

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: Chris Stadler On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Chris Stadler, creative strategist, former University of Oregon instructor, and founder of chrisstadler.com, into the studio to talk about why most marketing fails to win hearts and minds — and how a disciplined, logical creative strategy process gives businesses, churches, and Christian institutions the tools to differentiate, build real meaning, and take the dominion mandate seriously in the marketplace. Chris breaks down his three-step process — positioning analysis, target audience recommendation, and the creative brief — and the Waterboy explains why your marketing department should be the biggest risk-taker in your company (and why your HR department might need to be fired). Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors 02:16 — Meet Chris Stadler: copywriter, professor, brand strategist 05:02 — What a creative strategy process actually does 08:09 — “Price is all your customers care about because you haven’t given them anything else to care about” 10:02 — Step 1: Positioning analysis — how do you match up? 20:56 — Step 2: Target audience — who cares? (Meet CrossPolitic’s “Sam”) 24:14 — How Bud Light skipped the process 25:01 — Step 3: The creative brief — why do they care? 26:39 — Why most companies should fire their marketing department 29:35 — Disney, GE, Cannondale & other case studies 31:38 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026 & closing Connect with Chris Stadler Website: https://chrisstadler.com Email: cstadler@chrisstadler.com Chris is also a member of the Business Makers Network — join at the link below. This Episode’s Sponsors Dominion Wealth Strategies — Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles. From baptism to burial, Dominion’s got you covered. Book your free consultation: https://reformed.money Story Real Estate — Abundant giving, building legacy, doing things together. Join the team: https://storyrealestate.com (click Menu → Join Our Team) About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars, happening October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee. We’re almost halfway sold out — and Early Bird pricing ends July 1st! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChrisStadler #Marketing #CreativeStrategy #ChristianBusiness #ChristianMedia

CrossPolitic One-on-One — Show Notes: Chris Stadler On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Chris Stadler, creative strategist, former University of Oregon instructor, and founder of chrisstadler.com, into the studio to talk about why most marketing fails to win hearts and minds — and how a disciplined, logical creative strategy process gives businesses, churches, and Christian institutions the tools to differentiate, build real meaning, and take the dominion mandate seriously in the marketplace. Chris breaks down his three-step process — positioning analysis, target audience recommendation, and the creative brief — and the Waterboy explains why your marketing department should be the biggest risk-taker in your company (and why your HR department might need to be fired). Timestamps 00:00 — Intro & sponsors 02:16 — Meet Chris Stadler: copywriter, professor, brand strategist 05:02 — What a creative strategy process actually does 08:09 — “Price is all your customers care about because you haven’t given them anything else to care about” 10:02 — Step 1: Positioning analysis — how do you match up? 20:56 — Step 2: Target audience — who cares? (Meet CrossPolitic’s “Sam”) 24:14 — How Bud Light skipped the process 25:01 — Step 3: The creative brief — why do they care? 26:39 — Why most companies should fire their marketing department 29:35 — Disney, GE, Cannondale & other case studies 31:38 — Fight Laugh Feast 2026 & closing Connect with Chris Stadler Website: https://chrisstadler.com Email: cstadler@chrisstadler.com Chris is also a member of the Business Makers Network — join at the link below. This Episode’s Sponsors Dominion Wealth Strategies — Financial strategies aligned with biblical principles. From baptism to burial, Dominion’s got you covered. Book your free consultation: https://reformed.money Story Real Estate — Abundant giving, building legacy, doing things together. Join the team: https://storyrealestate.com (click Menu → Join Our Team) About CrossPolitic CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars, happening October 1–3 in Franklin, Tennessee. We’re almost halfway sold out — and Early Bird pricing ends July 1st! https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found. #CrossPolitic #ChrisStadler #Marketing #CreativeStrategy #ChristianBusiness #ChristianMedia

On today's show, we dive into the cost structure of audio speakers. We start with an article that asks whether 'audiophile' speaker brands are milking you for $20,000. We also read your emails and cover the week's news. News: Important update to your DIRECTV account SVS Auto EQ Room Correction for R|Evolution Subwoofers YouTube TV adds Fox One, Peacock to Primetime Channels store Other: Monoprice Alpha In-Wall Speaker There's never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher Are 'Audiophile' Speaker Brands Are Milking You for $20,000 The listeners keep delivering great ideas for show topics. This week Mike LaBorde sent in an article published at headphonesty.com entitled A Former FTC Economist Quit His Job to Prove 'Audiophile' Speaker Brands Are Milking You for $20,000.  The author talks about how a former FTC economist quit his job to design and build affordable high-performance speakers.  He argued that many premium audiophile brands are significantly overpriced because they use similar OEM drivers from the same factories while charging massive markups for branding, cabinets, and dealer margins. We'll break down this article into five points we felt were interesting. The full article is linked and you may want to read it for more details. Many premium audiophile speaker brands rely on the same small group of OEM driver manufacturers (like Sinar Baja/SB Acoustics, SEAS (Scandinavian Electro Acoustic Systems), Scan-Speak, etc.). The same factories and engineering talent supply drivers to both high-end and mainstream brands, even when the final speakers carry vastly different logos and price tags. "Custom" or "proprietary" drivers are often overstated. Most brands customize only the "soft parts" (cone, surround, voice coil) on top of standard off-the-shelf "hard parts" from OEM suppliers, rather than designing and building drivers entirely from scratch. Pricing of speakers — The actual cost of the drivers is a tiny fraction of the retail price. In the Wilson Audio Yvette example, the three drivers cost roughly $530–$580 total, representing only about 2% of the $25,000+ selling price. The vast majority of the cost comes from cabinetry, finish, dealer margins (40-50%), distribution, marketing, and brand prestige, with a typical 5x markup from manufacturing cost to retail. Only a few brands truly manufacture their own drivers in-house. Companies like Focal, KEF, Dynaudio, Paradigm, and Bowers & Wilkins are exceptions. Most premium brands outsource driver production due to the high cost and complexity of vertical integration. High performance doesn't require extreme prices. Former FTC economist Dennis Murphy's Philharmonic Audio proves this by offering well-engineered speakers (like the $850/pair Ceramic Mini using quality SB Acoustics drivers) with minimal overhead, direct sales, and no lavish dealer/showroom costs — challenging the idea that great sound must come with five-figure price tags. The article essentially argues that much of the ultra-premium speaker market is driven more by branding and distribution economics than by revolutionary driver technology. What is the Cost Breakdown of Thousand Dollar Speakers? After going through the previous article we wondered what the actual cost breakdown of Passive bookshelf speakers retailing at $1,000 per pair? ThinkKEF Q series, ELAC Debut Reference, or similar mid to high end consumer hi-fi brands. They balance good performance with accessible pricing.  What follows is our best estimation based on the data we uncovered. If you are in the industry and have better data, please let us know and we will update this analysis. Sources for this analysis include - Audio Science Review, AVS Forum, WhatHifi, headphonesty.com, hubhifi, and a few others.  1. Design & Development (R&D) – Upfront Investment Typical cost: $50,000–$250,000+ for a new model line. Includes acoustic modeling, driver selection/tuning, crossover design, enclosure simulation, multiple prototypes, listening tests, and anechoic chamber measurements. For this price tier, brands often use a mix of off-the-shelf and mildly customized drivers rather than fully bespoke high-end ones.   Amortization: Spread over production volume and for this exercise we used a production run of 5,000–20,000 pairs. This adds roughly $5–$25 per pair at a reasonable scale. 2. Prototyping & Tooling Prototypes: 5–15 iterations at $300–$1,200 each which include custom cabinets, driver samples, hand-assembled crossovers. Tooling: CNC molds/jigs for cabinets, baffle cutting, or vinyl wrap tooling: $8,000–$40,000 upfront. Amortized to $2–$10 per pair. 3. Bill of Materials (BOM) – The Biggest Per-Unit Cost For a typical 2-way passive bookshelf (6.5" woofer + 1" tweeter) at this price point: Drivers - $80–$180 - 6.5" coated paper woofer (~$30–$70 ea.), soft dome or aluminum tweeter (~$15–$50 ea.). Brands like SEAS, SB Acoustics, or custom OEM. Cabinet -  $60-$130, - Braced MDF (18–25mm), vinyl wrap or basic veneer, internal damping, port tube, terminals. Real wood veneer adds premium. Crossover - $30-$80 - 2nd/3rd order with air-core inductors, film capacitors, resistors. Higher quality parts (Mundorf-level) push toward the upper end. Other (grille, wiring, hardware, terminals) - $20-$50 - Magnetic grilles, internal wiring, binding posts. Total BOM per pair: $190–$440 at volume production (typically in China or Vietnam for most brands). Premium touches (better drivers, thicker bracing, nicer finishes) push BOM toward the higher end. 4. Manufacturing, Assembly & Overhead Labor & Assembly: $25–$60 per pair (cabinet gluing/bracing, driver mounting, crossover soldering, final wiring, testing). Quality Control & Testing: Burn-in, frequency sweeps, distortion checks: $10–$25. Factory Overhead/Utilities: $35 - $50. Total Manufacturing per pair: $70 - $135 5. Full Cost Structure to Retail ($1,000/pair) We will assume a large brand that sells 20,000 units and has already invested in tooling and requires minimal new tooling for each new speaker design.  Design and R&D Amortized - $5 Prototype and Tooling  - $2 Bill of Materials - $315 - We split the $190 - $440 down the middle Manufacturing -  $103 - We split the $40 - $135 down the middle Shipping, duties etc to distributor per pair on average - $50 Total to Manufacture $474. The rest of the thousand dollars covers the distribution chain, branding, and profit. And in reality, depending on the efficiency of the factory and ability to leverage design histories from years of experience, the soft costs can be about a third of $110 we came up with, bringing the total cost to about $400. Key Variables Affecting Cost Volume: Higher production = lower per-unit costs. Driver Quality: Exotic materials (beryllium tweeters, carbon fiber) can double driver costs. Cabinet Finish: Vinyl vs. real walnut veneer = big difference. Brand Positioning: Established names (KEF, ELAC) have higher R&D/marketing allocation than direct-to-consumer brands. For comparison DIY builders can replicate similar performance for $300–$600 per pair in parts using higher quality drivers and crossover components and flat-pack or self-built cabinets, eliminating most of the overhead and markups. And after building over 30 sets of speakers I can say without doubt that what you build will sound as good as speakers costing ten times the amount. Plus you can use material that works best for you as well as customizing the look to match your decor. Even my latest set built from stock off the shelf components bought from Part Express for about $200 sound simply amazing!  

Keltie's flying solo for a deep dive with the man behind some of Hollywood's most famous faces, double board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jason Diamond. After Keltie's viral Glamour article (and that accidental facelift confession to Dorit on Housewives), she's getting into ALL of it: the MediSpa nightmare that disfigured her face, what Dr. Diamond actually found when he "opened her up" a year and a half ago, and why that $800 Kybella appointment caused more damage than three neck surgeries. Dr. Diamond breaks down which lasers and treatments are actually worth your money (and which ones to run from), why most of what you're seeing on facelift Instagram is fake or repackaged, how to find a real surgeon when you don't live in Beverly Hills, and the red flags that should send you sprinting......and yes, there's a giveaway. Go to @keltie Instagram. You're welcome.Check out our amazing sponsors!!DirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksMacys: Macy's: Refresh your wardrobe! Remember to shop at Macys.com OR in-store!Progressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, the ladies sit down with registered dietitian and functional medicine practitioner Ayla Barmmer, founder of Fullwell, to break down what's actually in your supplements and what's not. We get into iron deficiency, the choline conversation blowing up in the prenatal world, what "pixie dusting" is and why your drugstore multivitamin might be lying to you, and the ovary-brain connection that proves your reproductive health matters whether or not you're having babies. Plus, Jac wants you in Chicago for our Lady Hang Brunch Club on July 11th, Becca's mom told her over FaceTime that her grays are no longer "blending with the blonde" (rude), and Keltie accidentally turned her pool into a 104-degree hot tub for a kids' playdate! Use code LADYGANG25 for 25% off at fullwellfertility.comWe have great deals for YOU!Hers: Ready to reach your goals? Visit forhers.com/ladygang for personalized, affordable care that gets YOU.DirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksMacy's: Live YOUR Tropical Fantasy! Remember to shop at Macys.com OR in-store!Progressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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When symptoms try to return, a reason healing is lost is because the person will use their words to come into agreement with the symptom and not God!To watch the video of this message, you can watch us on Victory Channel (Dish 265 or DirecTV 366), on Faith Broadcasting Network (DirecTV channel 379) and you can always watch our broadcasts on demand on our website or our  YouTube Channel!For more information regarding Weeter Ministries, to send prayer requests, praise reports or to become a Covenant Partner with us to get this uncompromised Word of the Living God out to the world, please visit our website: WeeterMinistries.orgSupport the show

This week, special guest Eric Black and I discuss the upcoming World Cup, detailing streaming and pay-TV viewership numbers from the 2022 event and what to expect this year. We also discuss the MLS game that used Apple iPhones for video capture, noting that they were used only as camera sensors and image processors. We review the NFL's 2026-2027 schedule, calling out the newly announced exclusive games on Netflix and Peacock and detail Netflix's newly extended media rights deal with the NFL through the 2029-30 season.We discuss the growth of Prime Video and Amazon's disclosure that Prime Video, as a stand-alone business, is profitable, without knowing how Amazon accounts for costs to the business. Eric details his recent experience with Peacock's vertical video stream, noting quality differences when the video source is Peacock versus a third party. Finally, we recap some numbers from Netflix on its monthly active viewers for its ad-supported plan, new price increases for DirecTV streaming packages, and a YouTube stat that two billion hours of Shorts are streamed on TVs each month.Podcast produced by Security Halt Media

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The girls dig into why Taylor Swift keeps showing up with a different bang situation every week — and whether it's all a setup for a jaw-dropping no-bang wedding reveal. Then Keltie breaks down why Alex Cooper's pregnancy announcement was a PR masterclass, Harry Styles is facing serious backlash over his expensive and underwhelming new tour, and the conversation gets real when the ladies open up about the impossible body standards creeping back into Hollywood. John Travolta's beret also makes an appearance!Check out our amazing sponsors deals!!Fodzyme: Enjoy your favorite foods without the pain! Get 30% off your first order at ICanEatAgain.com/ladygangDirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Becca ditches her expensive manicure routine and accidentally becomes a Vogue trend piece. Jac has a reckoning with her nasolabial fold and the age acceleration nobody warned us about. Keltie goes full research mode on Appalachian baby names from century-old gravestones in an attempt to help name baby Martin. And in ASK THE LADYGANG: A husband who's dragging his feet on having kids, a woman who can't get past her boyfriend weighing less than her, and a new mom trying to figure if her husband really did just spend the night at two strip clubs while she was home with the baby.We have spring deals for YOU!Nutrafol: Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODFodzyme: Enjoy your favorite foods without the pain! Get 30% off your first order at ICanEatAgain.com/ladygangClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comDirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An emperor stands barefoot in the snow for three days. Not a prisoner. Not a peasant. The ruler of Christendom, waiting for a bishop to open a door. That is not a medieval curiosity. That is a system. And that system had a logic. A bishop with no army teaches an emperor with every army how to repent. But watch what happens next. In 500 years, that prophetic voice becomes the hand that places the crown. The same weapon that stopped a massacre at Thessalonica is now the weapon that puts a king in the snow at Canossa. Same tool. Completely different purpose. By the High Middle Ages, Rome was not a voice outside the throne. Rome was the operating system of Western Civilization, and grace would either flow through her pipes or not flow at all. Then one monk reads his Bible. And here in 2026, some of the loudest voices on the right are telling you that the machine he dismantled is exactly what America needs now. That the Protestant experiment produced the chaos we are drowning in. That the only way home is across the Tiber. Is that true? And if it isn't, what actually built the freest nation in the history of man? This episode is part 6 of 10 Shots of Sanity: A Crosspolitic CineDoc SeriesFull Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRS7GEcgSeHJyVklZgFlzqdlYeZniNeaC&si=YiPsTQu89OYF0ud5 Become a CrossPolitic Club MemberSupport the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share!Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National ConferenceSign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing.https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

An emperor stands barefoot in the snow for three days. Not a prisoner. Not a peasant. The ruler of Christendom, waiting for a bishop to open a door. That is not a medieval curiosity. That is a system. And that system had a logic. A bishop with no army teaches an emperor with every army how to repent. But watch what happens next. In 500 years, that prophetic voice becomes the hand that places the crown. The same weapon that stopped a massacre at Thessalonica is now the weapon that puts a king in the snow at Canossa. Same tool. Completely different purpose. By the High Middle Ages, Rome was not a voice outside the throne. Rome was the operating system of Western Civilization, and grace would either flow through her pipes or not flow at all. Then one monk reads his Bible. And here in 2026, some of the loudest voices on the right are telling you that the machine he dismantled is exactly what America needs now. That the Protestant experiment produced the chaos we are drowning in. That the only way home is across the Tiber. Is that true? And if it isn't, what actually built the freest nation in the history of man? This episode is part 6 of 10 Shots of Sanity: A Crosspolitic CineDoc SeriesFull Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRS7GEcgSeHJyVklZgFlzqdlYeZniNeaC&si=YiPsTQu89OYF0ud5 Become a CrossPolitic Club MemberSupport the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share!Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National ConferenceSign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing.https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

On this episode of CrossPolitic One-on-One, the Waterboy welcomes Mark Fitzpatrick, founder of Old State Saloon and candidate for Idaho Governor, into the studio to talk about the lies and controversies targeting his campaign and why exposing them requires biblical courage, a thick skin, and a willingness to stand firm against a political establishment that would rather silence him than debate him. ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. Become a CrossPolitic Club MemberSupport the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share!Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National ConferenceSign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing.https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

Keltie's fresh off the Met Gala carpet and the LadyGang is doing a full postmortem. Blake Lively settled her lawsuit and showed up anyway. Beyoncé wore a skeleton. The tech bros are funding fashion now. We hung with Ciara. Pull up a chair.We have spring deals for YOU!!Nutrafol: Take hair growth off of the to-do list! Visit Nutrafol.com to get 25% off the Fullest Hair Kit (that's supplements PLUS hair serum duo AND free self-care gifts)DirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She's back and she came with EVERYTHING. Jamie-Lynn Sigler returns to the LadyGang to talk about her brand new book! From living openly with MS, to her honest conversation about plastic surgery, to the very exciting topic of dating some of the hottest guys on the planet, Jamie-Lynn is giving us the full story, unfiltered and unforgettable!We have spring deals for YOU!!Nutrafol: Take hair growth off of the to-do list! Visit Nutrafol.com to get 25% off the Fullest Hair Kit (that's supplements PLUS hair serum duo AND free self-care gifts)!LadyGang is sponsored by BetterHelp! Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/ladygangDirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksProgressive: Looking to save on car insurance? Cruise on over to Progressive.comClean Simple Eats: Shop the best tasting protein powders at CleanSimpleEats.comMacy's: Refresh your spring wardrobe! Remember to shop at Macy.com OR in-store!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have been asking, speculating, and wondering — and Becca has finally answered. After a million questions and endless theories from the gang, Becca surprises us all with news nobody saw coming, and she chose the perfect moment to do it. Hot on the heels of the launch of BabyGang, Becca is dropping a bombshell that has the whole LadyGang reacting in real time. You are going to want to hear every second of this one.We have spring deals for YOU!!OneSkin: Want to reduce signs of aging? Try OneSkin with 15% off using code Lady at OneSkin.co/lady - AND TELL THEM THAT LADYGANG SENT YOU!Nutrafol: Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODDirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LadyGang is back and better than ever! Our signature segment Good Week Bad Week is here with the stories you didn't know you needed, including a backyard carcass, a painting session with mom, and everything in between. This week, the gang is diving into the messiest corners of your life: navigating roommate drama, spotting dating red flags before it's too late, surviving family chaos, and figuring out what happens when you become your friend's boss. No topic is off limits, no story is too wild, and no question goes unanswered. Pull up a seat, the gang's all here.We have spring deals for YOU!!OneSkin: Want to reduce signs of aging? Try OneSkin with 15% off using code Lady at OneSkin.co/lady - AND TELL THEM THAT LADYGANG SENT YOU!Boll & Branch: Upgrade your sleep! Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/ladygang with code ladygangNutrafol: Got thinning hair? Get $10 off your first month's subscription AND free shipping at Nutrafol.com and use code LGPODDirecTV: Get over 60 channels, Disney+, Hulu, and HBO Max ALL IN ONE PACK for $34.99 a month at DirecTV.com/genrepacksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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