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Rebroadcast of Episode 43  Life Transformation Stories (Part 8). Meet Luis Javier Ruiz – one of the survivors of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, Florida.  Hear his powerful testimony of life transformation and how he is sharing the good news of the Gospel everywhere he goes.Stay tuned for our next episode where we will discuss another Life Transformation StoryGuest LinksTo learn more about Luis Ruiz, visit:Fearless Identity website - https://fearlessidentity.co/Freedom March - https://www.freedomtomarch.com/LinksEngage with Debora Barr at https://tbtwpodcast.com/

It's Wednesday, October 23rd, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Somalian Christian attacked for leading prayer meetings Morning Star News reports that a Christian in Somalia, Africa suffered an attack earlier this month at the hands of his relatives for leading prayer meetings.  Mohammad Abdul converted to Christianity from Islam in March. He now leads multiple groups in Bible study and prayer. This angered his Muslim relatives who have violently attacked him and his family multiple times. Despite the pushback, Abdul said, “You can beat me up more if you want, but I can tell you that [Jesus] has saved me. Whether I die or not, I live to serve Him.” Please pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ in Somalia, ranked second on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most difficult to be a Christian.  In John 16:33, Jesus said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” 2 million Evangelical South Koreans to pray This coming Sunday, two million evangelical Christians across many denominations in South Korea plan to join in prayer for their nation. Rev. Hyun-bo Son is the pastor of Segero Church in Busan, South Korea and is part of organizing the event. Rev. Son told Christian Daily International that the country is legally headed toward supporting sexually perverted lifestyles. He said, “The problem that Christians have with the issue is that if such laws are passed, then the Christian ecosystem will fail. It will become very difficult to live according to Biblical values.” Global inflation expected to drop to 3.5% by 2025 The International Monetary Fund released its latest World Economic Outlook yesterday. It expects global inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of next year. The report expects the global economy to grow 3.2% this year and next year with the U.S. driving much of the growth. Meanwhile, China's economy may experience slower growth this year and next year. Elon Musk giving away a million dollars a day until election Over the weekend, Elon Musk  announced his America Political Action Committee will be giving away $1 million every day until the November 5 election. Registered voters in swing states are eligible for the prize and must sign a petition in support of the First and Second Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The swing states are Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. On October 19th, John from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania won a million dollars. JOHN: “My name is John, and I came here to see Elon Musk and support Trump to be the next president. And, you know, when he called me, the first thing that happened, you know, I screamed, and it was a million dollars, and I was pumping my arms in the air, and I went up and actually meeting Elon. “I kind of forgot about the money for a little bit, since he's such an influential figure for guys my age who are working hard every day. It's really important to get out and vote.” Then, on October 20th, Kristine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania won a million dollars for signing the free speech, pro-Second Amendment petition. KRISTINE: “My name is Kristine Fishel. I signed the petition. I took the time to vote early, and I think everyone should, too. The petition is fabulous because free speech, the right to bear arms -- these are things that we all have to remember as Americans how important they are and not to take them for granted. So, I think it's a way to actually bring people back to that and signing the petition. “Sitting in my seat when [Elon Musk] came on stage was so exciting. Hearing my name called was the surprise of a lifetime. It was so exciting, like, I don't win things, and a million dollars is crazy. So, I was super excited, and I still am.” Kamala: Musk “better behave himself or he will lose his privileges!” Speaking of businessman and free speech advocate Elon Musk, Kamala Harris is enraged about his participation in the election. Former Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr, who has now endorsed Trump, said this. KENNEDY: “Kamala Harris says that [Elon] Musk better behave himself, or he will, quote lose his…” HARRIS: “lose his privileges and it should be taken down. They are directly speaking to millions and millions of people without any level of, of, of, of oversight or regulation, and that has to stop.” KENNEDY: “And if Kamala Harris is elected, the powers behind her will quash that right.” New film exposes evil of Planned Parenthood founder Margaret Sanger The White Rose Resistance is releasing a new documentary on the life of Margaret Sanger, the founder of the abortion giant Planned Parenthood. The White Rose Resistance is the fastest growing pro-life organization in the U.S. The documentary, entitled “The 1916 Project,” is streaming for free on X until November 13 Seth Gruber, author of The 1916 Project: The Lyin', the Witch, and the War We're In, narrates the film. GRUBER: “We're going to expose and discover who the real Margaret Sanger was and how her attack and assault against the family in America explains our current culture of death and upside down world that we're living in today.” 80% of Protestants: Pastor has a duty to address current issues Lifeway Research reports 80% of Protestant churchgoers believe a pastor must address current issues to do their job. Sixty percent of Protestant churchgoers say their pastor addresses current issues in a sermon most weeks. Scott McConnell, the Executive Director of Lifeway Research, said, “As American culture increasingly includes fewer overtly Christian elements and more non-Christian ideas, churchgoers are hungry to know what the Bible says about life's issues.” 2 Timothy 2:15-16 says, “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.” Former homosexuals march in Chicago And finally, hundreds of Christians celebrated their freedom from sexually perverted lifestyles on Saturday at Chicago's Lincoln Park. The event was led by the Freedom March whose repentant participants call themselves the Rainbow Revival.  M.J. Nixon helped lead the first Freedom March in Washington, D.C. NIXON: “We are a collection of the most wild, radical, former LGBT individuals, alongside the body of Christ, coming together in this hour to lift up the name of Jesus. He draws all men to Himself.  We've come together today to worship, to testify, and we are going to march today.” She added, “The Lord has called Rainbow Revival to go into the heart of cities and testify in the public square that entrapped, ensnared people can be freed from false identities – glorifying Jesus and making a fool of the enemy.” Romans 6:22 says, “But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, October 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes of email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

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Otsneba's Russian Law revival, the Freedom March protest, an explosion on Bochorma Street, booming tourism, a bill against gender quotas, and much more.Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at georgia@rorshok.com. You can also contact us through Instagram @Rorshok__georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.The Daily Knowledge: rorshok.com/ourzines/thedailyknowledge/We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini survey:https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link:https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Antony Sammeroff is an author and a psychotherapist. Last time he was on the show, we discussed his book “7 Big Pharma Myths Debunked.” But this week we have a different topic, the fertility crisis.Dr. Megan Mankow is a pelvic health specialist, registered acupuncturist, and doctor of traditional Chinese medicine.Check out Megan's website Berkanosacredhealing and InstagramCheck out Antony's Twitter and his website Be Yourself and Love It.SCHEDULE - local time is Central timeWeekdays 6 a.m. Eastern/3 a.m. Pacific (5 a.m. local time)Broadcast from the broadcast week of March 18, 2024 on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio app, and other platforms. Now available on Google Assistant speakers!Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Jeremy Ryan Slate is the host of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world. He studied literature at Oxford University, as well as holding a Master's in Early Roman Empire Propaganda from Seton Hall University. His podcast was named the #1 Podcast to Listen To by INC Magazine in 2019, as well as Top 40 Under 40 by Podcast Magazine in 2022.Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, co-founded Command Your Brand—a new media public relations agency designed to help entrepreneurs share their message by appearing as guests on podcasts. He resides in Stillwater, NJ where he raises chickens and is a former competitive powerlifter.SCHEDULE - local time is Central timeWeekdays 6 a.m. Eastern/3 a.m. Pacific (5 a.m. local time)Broadcast from the broadcast week of March 11, 2024 on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio app, and other platforms. Now available on Google Assistant speakers!Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Frank Parlato is an investigative journalist. Lately, Frank has been writing prolifically on his website, Frank Report, exposing the farce known as the Jerry Sandusky scandal.Frank's work has been cited in hundreds of news outlets, like The New York Times, The Daily Mail, VICE News, CBS News, Fox News, New York Post, New York Daily News, Oxygen, Rolling Stone, People Magazine, The Sun, The Times of London, CBS Inside Edition, among many others in all five continents.Frank's other important investigative journalism features were:His work to expose and take down NXIVMParlato's coverage of the group OneTaste, starting in 2018, helped spark an FBI investigation, which led to indictments of two of its leaders in 2023.Check out the Full Sandusky Scandal Archive, featuring every interview John has done on Felony Friday and Finding Freedom on The Jerry Sanudsky Scandal.SCHEDULE - local time is Central timeWeekdays 6 a.m. Eastern/3 a.m. Pacific (5 a.m. local time)Broadcast from the broadcast week of March 4, 2024 on the Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, online at heartlandnewsfeed.com, Spreaker, the Heartland Newsfeed Alexa radio app, and other platforms. Now available on Google Assistant speakers!Listen Live: https://www.heartlandnewsfeed.com/listenliveFollow us on social mediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/hlnfradionetworkTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/HLNF_BulletinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartlandnewsfeedMastadon: https://liberdon.com/@heartlandnewsfeedTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@heartlandnewsfeedDiscord: https://discord.gg/6b6u6DTSupport us with your financial supportStreamlabs: https://streamlabs.com/heartlandmediaPayPal: https://www.paypal.me/heartlandmediaSquare Cash: https://cash.app/$heartlandnewsfeedPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/heartlandnewsfeedCrypto via 1UpCoin: https://1upcoin.com/donate/heartlandmediaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 10, 2024) – Monday, January 15, 2024 will mark Lexington's 51st anniversary of the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a US Federal holiday that honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is also the only national holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage Americans to volunteer for opportunities to improve their communities in a variety of ways. As a member of the Lexington-Fayette MLK Holiday Celebration Committee for the past 13 years, Jay Alexander has been intimately involved with the planning and service surrounding the Celebration event. Alexander, the programming and music director for WBTF-FM in Lexington, believes the commemoration of Dr. King's work shouldn't be limited to only one day, and he sees that year-round community service active with many of the churches and community groups that take part in the celebration. For a community he has come to know and love, he feels it's a tremendous opportunity to serve and to bring awareness that the struggle is not over. “I have said this time and time and time again, we stand on the shoulders of giants. We would not be where we are today,” Alexander says, “without the fight and the struggle of the John Lewis's and the Martin Luther King's, those who got down and did the battle.” Alexander joins this week's ‘Behind the Blue' to talk about this year's event. The theme for the 2024 MLK Celebration is “MLK in 2024: Eyes Off the Prize?”, and he says that's the question Dr. Kevin Cosby, president of Simmons College in Louisville will be answering as the keynote speaker. Making a return appearance this year will be the Uniting Voices Chicago choir, who will be joining the Uniting Voices Lexington, a new group that has come together just this year under the leadership of Michael Preacely, DMA. The event will also see the awarding of two full-year scholarships, one to Bluegrass Community and Technical College and one to Kentucky State University. If you're interested in more information regarding the Lexington-Fayette Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Program, visit uky.edu/mlk. The annual Freedom March will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 15th, and concludes with the Commemorative Program held at the Central Bank Center at 2 p.m. The march begins and ends at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

Chelsea Miller may be young, but she's already had a lifetime full  of activism. Perhaps more impressive than the work itself is the intentionality, care, and thoughtfulness she brings to it all.     Listen to the latest episode of All About Change as Chelsea delves into her childhood in Brooklyn's “Little Caribbean,” interning at the Obama White House, and founding Freedom March NYC in response to George Floyd's murder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Navy SEAL Team 6/DEVGRU Legend Michael Jaco joins us with Canadian Freedom Convoy's Pastor Artur Pawlowski, his 23 yr old son Nathaniel Pawlowski & Save Canada's Youth leader, 17 yr old Josh Alexander  Follow or Donate to FREE Pastor Artur Pawlowski & the Coutts 4 now 

In this second part of their conversation, Jackie talks with friends Kim Zember and MJ Nixon about grace and chastity, the work of re-humanizing others (especially those who disagree with others), and the work of the Freedom March movement. Kim's ministry page: https://overcomemin.com/ Info on the Rainbow Revival & Freedom March: https://rainbowrevival.org/ -- This episode is sponsored by CatholicVote's "The Loop": GOT LOOP? A go-to daily news source is CatholicVote's the LOOP, your one-stop shop for the headlines that matter to you from sources you can trust. The best part? It's all FREE. So sign up today at gettheloop.com -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

Jackie talks with friends Kim Zember and MJ Nixon, as they share their testimonies of leaving behind the LGBT lifestyle and encountering the heart of God the Father. Stay tuned for "Part 2"! Kim's ministry page: https://overcomemin.com/ Info on the Rainbow Revival & Freedom March: https://rainbowrevival.org/ -- This episode is sponsored by CatholicVote's "The Loop": GOT LOOP? A go-to daily news source is CatholicVote's the LOOP, your one-stop shop for the headlines that matter to you from sources you can trust. The best part? It's all FREE. So sign up today at gettheloop.com -- Thanks for listening! For more info on our talks, books, and resources, please visit our website at: ⁠https://jackieandbobby.com/⁠ If you feel called to support us financially in this ministry endeavor, please prayerfully consider visiting our support page: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/jackieandbobby

The NAACP announced plans to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's march in Detroit. Plus, Detroit announced a flood relief plan for the Brightmoor neighborhood, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Revd Dr Simon Woodman Preaching at Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church 2nd April 2023 Matthew 21.1-17 Read this sermon here: http://baptistbookworm.blogspot.com/2023/03/the-freedom-march.html To find out more about Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church, check out our website www.bloomsbury.org.uk

Join Melinda and guest, Jon Sowell on episode 21 of The Bridge Between Us Podcast.  In this episode, Jon will share how we each have legitimate needs, but Satan wants us to meet these needs in illegitimate ways.   Two of my favorite quotes from Jon are:  If we are deprived of having healthy intimacy with the same sex, something God has given us, then we are going to go for the counterfeit. You are responsible for sowing the seed, but you're not responsible for making the seed grow.  As soon as we try to make the seed grow, then we are trying to play God in the situation.  Freedom March melinda@melindapatrick.org   Other mentions: Angel Colon - Listen to Eps 19 & 20 of The Bridge Between Us Podcast 

On this episode, we are joined by Candice Benbow: Author, Essayist, Public Theologian and Eductor. Candice is the creator of the Lemonade Syllabus, the author of Red Lip Theology, which launched to much acclaim earlier this year, and a regular contributor to Essence Magazine. Candice was asked to join us for this conversation because as we enter 2023, this is a year deeply meaningful for people of African descent on U.S. soil. We commemorate several major milestones this year; the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Declaration, the 60th anniversary of the Birmingham Children's March, the 60th anniversary of the 4 little girls, and the March on Washington. Rarely do we center the women when commemorating the march toward freedom, but we have had a march of our own. And the work Candice is doing represents a critical Freedom March happening inside the Black community right now. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Tweet @LisaSHarper or to Freedom Road at @FreedomRoadUS. And, keep sharing the podcast with your friends and networks and letting us know what you think!  candicebenbow.com/ www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/665375/red-lip-theology-by-candice-marie-benbow-foreword-by-melissa-harris-perry/ twitter.com/lisasharper twitter.com/FreedomRoadus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 11, 2023) – Monday, January 16, 2023 will mark Lexington's 50th anniversary of the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a US Federal holiday that honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is also the only national holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage Americans to volunteer for opportunities to improve their communities in a variety of ways. The MLK Holiday Observance in Lexington provides an opportunity for the community to come together to honor King's legacy of freedom, justice, peace and equal opportunity for all Americans. The annual march and program draws participation of several thousand people from across Central Kentucky and beyond. The theme of the 2023 MLK holiday observance is "MLK Holiday 50th Anniversary: A Half Century Of Lighting Candles Of Hope Against The Threat Of Darkness." The program keynote speaker this year is David Hall, president of the University of the Virgin Islands. Hall is also a distinguished legal scholar who is recognized internationally for his contributions to legal scholarship on race, social justice, leadership and constitutional law. The internationally renowned youth choral ensemble Uniting Voices Chicago will be the featured artists at the Commemorative Program. On this episode of Behind the Blue, Jay Alexander, the programming and music director for WBTF-FM in Lexington and member of the Lexington-Fayette MLK Holiday Celebration Committee talks about the significance of 50 years of observance, the opportunities the event opens doors to, the year-round impact the day has on the greater community, and more. If you're interested in more information regarding the Lexington-Fayette Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Program, visit uky.edu/mlk. The annual Freedom March will begin at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 16th, and concludes with the Commemorative Program held at the Central Bank Center at 2 p.m. The march begins and ends at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

It's December of 2022, the end of the third year of the pandemic. We've had a year without lockdowns and restrictions, but people are still protesting. I went down to the "Grass Roots March" to find out why.

Message for 10/30/2022 "The Biblical Sexual Ethic Part 3" by Justin McTeer. *All verses are NLT unless otherwise noted* 2 Samuel 14:14b - [God] devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him. 1) Does it really matter if I get married in the legal sense? My partner and I are committed to each other, we see ourselves as married in God's eyes, we just don't want to do it via the government for a variety of reasons. 2 Corinthians 11:2 - For I am jealous for you with the jealousy of God himself. I promised you as a pure bride to one husband—Christ. Mark 2:18-20 - Once when John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting, some people came to Jesus and asked, “Why don't your disciples fast like John's disciples and the Pharisees do?” 19 Jesus replied, “Do wedding guests fast while celebrating with the groom? Of course not. They can't fast while the groom is with them. 20 But someday the groom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast. Matthew 19:3-6 - Some Pharisees came and tried to trap him with this question: “Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason?” 4 “Haven't you read the Scriptures?” Jesus replied. “They record that from the beginning ‘God made them male and female.” 5 And he said, “‘This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.' 6 Since they are no longer two but one, let no one split apart what God has joined together.” 2) Within marriage, is there anything that's off limits? What if we feel like our sex life has become dull and we want to liven it up? 1 Corinthians 7:3-6 - The husband should fulfill his wife's sexual needs, and the wife should fulfill her husband's needs. 4 The wife gives authority over her body to her husband, and the husband gives authority over his body to his wife. 5 Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won't be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control. 6 I say this as a concession, not as a command. Genesis 4:7b - Sin is crouching at the door, eager to control you. But you must subdue it and be its master.” 1 Peter 5:8 - Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 3) What about transgenderism? It seems like it's becoming much more common. Is this a new thing or is it just that people have always been this way and now they just have the freedom to express themselves more? Matthew 19:11-12 - Jesus replied, “Not everyone can accept this word, but only those to whom it has been given. 12 For there are eunuchs who were born that way, and there are eunuchs who have been made eunuchs by others—and there are those who choose to live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.” Song of Solomon 2:7b MSG - Don't excite love, don't stir it up, until the time is ripe—and you're ready. Romans 12:2 - Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God's will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. 4) How do I protect my kids? Resources For Those Who Struggle with Same Sex Attraction: Uprooted Heart Our mission is to support those seeking help with unwanted same sex attraction and lead them to a life of transformation in relationship with Jesus. Uprooted Heart Inc. also helps those who have transitioned to maintain a accountable walk by bridging them to ministries who offer mentorship, counseling, and accountability. We partner with the Freedom March.  www.UprootedHeart.com Fearless Identity Fearless Identity brings hope and understanding to the LGBTQ community and the church through education. biblical clarity, and support in a judgement free environment for those seeking the option to change . We bridge the gap between that marginalized and misunderstood, wounded, and survivors to bring those individuals to wholeness in Jesus Christ. https://fearlessidentity.co/ Overcome Ministries A ministry set to be an outlet of love and hope for adults with same-sex attraction. A place to find community in your journey and struggles. www.OvercomeMin.com Freedom March Freedom March is a diverse group of Jesus followers who have been delivered from LGBTQ identities. Our mission is to share, gather, and activate. We accomplish this mission by sharing testimonies of freedom, as we gather together in local cities, calling the body of Christ to activation in loving their LGBTQ neighbor with the truth of transformation. www.FreedomtoMarch.com Changed Movement CHANGED is possible! We are a community of friends who once identified as LGBTQ+. Today we celebrate the love of Jesus and His freedom in our lives. https://changedmovement.com/ Support Outlets (For Parents and those with SSA): Faith Hope Love Support Group An online Parent / Family Support Ministry for those whose loved ones identify as LGBTQ https://www.restoredhopenetwork.org/ministry-finder/church/21/faith-hope-love faith.hope.love.foster.city@gmail.com Restored Hope Network Restored Hope is a membership governed, inter-denominational network dedicated to restoring hope to those broken by sexual and relational sin, especially those impacted by homosexuality. www.RestoredHopeNetwork.org His Wonderful Works (Local to Ga) Our mission is to bring hope, healing and freedom in Christ to individuals, churches and ministries inr the areas of family, relationships, and sexuality. www.HisWonderfulWorks.com https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YNKUrH3vbf5zG91XHdPBc?si=mNwZzg8HSzOcQOhuCNZOAA

Message for 10/23/2022 "The Biblical Sexual Ethic Part 2" by Fred Goodwin. *All verses are NLT unless otherwise noted.* 2 Samuel 14:14 - All of us must die eventually. Our lives are like water spilled out on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God does not just sweep life away; instead, he devises ways to bring us back when we have been separated from him. Leviticus 18:6-30 - “You must never have sexual relations with a close relative, for I am the Lord. 7 “Do not violate your father by having sexual relations with your mother. She is your mother; you must not have sexual relations with her. 8 “Do not have sexual relations with any of your father's wives, for this would violate your father. 9 “Do not have sexual relations with your sister or half sister, whether she is your father's daughter or your mother's daughter, whether she was born into your household or someone else's. 10 “Do not have sexual relations with your granddaughter, whether she is your son's daughter or your daughter's daughter, for this would violate yourself. 11 “Do not have sexual relations with your stepsister, the daughter of any of your father's wives, for she is your sister. 12 “Do not have sexual relations with your father's sister, for she is your father's close relative. 13 “Do not have sexual relations with your mother's sister, for she is your mother's close relative. 14 “Do not violate your uncle, your father's brother, by having sexual relations with his wife, for she is your aunt. 15 “Do not have sexual relations with your daughter-in-law; she is your son's wife, so you must not have sexual relations with her. 16 “Do not have sexual relations with your brother's wife, for this would violate your brother. 17 “Do not have sexual relations with both a woman and her daughter. And do not take her granddaughter, whether her son's daughter or her daughter's daughter, and have sexual relations with her. They are close relatives, and this would be a wicked act. 18 “While your wife is living, do not marry her sister and have sexual relations with her, for they would be rivals. 19 “Do not have sexual relations with a woman during her period of menstrual impurity. 20 “Do not defile yourself by having sexual intercourse with your neighbor's wife. 21 “Do not permit any of your children to be offered as a sacrifice to Molech, for you must not bring shame on the name of your God. I am the Lord. 22 “Do not practice homosexuality, having sex with another man as with a woman. It is a detestable sin. 23 “A man must not defile himself by having sex with an animal. And a woman must not offer herself to a male animal to have intercourse with it. This is a perverse act. 24 “Do not defile yourselves in any of these ways, for the people I am driving out before you have defiled themselves in all these ways. 25 Because the entire land has become defiled, I am punishing the people who live there. I will cause the land to vomit them out. 26 You must obey all my decrees and regulations. You must not commit any of these detestable sins. This applies both to native-born Israelites and to the foreigners living among you. 27 “All these detestable activities are practiced by the people of the land where I am taking you, and this is how the land has become defiled. 28 So do not defile the land and give it a reason to vomit you out, as it will vomit out the people who live there now. 29 Whoever commits any of these detestable sins will be cut off from the community of Israel. 30 So obey my instructions, and do not defile yourselves by committing any of these detestable practices that were committed by the people who lived in the land before you. I am the Lord your God.” Romans 1:21-27 - Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn't worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused. 22 Claiming to be wise, they instead became utter fools. 23 And instead of worshiping the glorious, ever-living God, they worshiped idols made to look like mere people and birds and animals and reptiles. 24 So God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other's bodies. 25 They traded the truth about God for a lie. So they worshiped and served the things God created instead of the Creator himself, who is worthy of eternal praise! Amen. 26 That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. 27 And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved. What if I'm a Christian and I also identify as being bisexual, gay or non-heterosexual? Can you be a gay Christian? 1 Corinthians 2:14 NASB - But a natural person does not accept the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. Galatians 5:17a NIV - For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. John 3:3 - Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:17 - This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! John 3:6 - Humans can reproduce only human life, but the Holy Spirit gives birth to spiritual life. Matthew 4:19 - Jesus called out to them, “Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!” 20 And they left their nets at once and followed him. Resources For Those Who Struggle with Same Sex Attraction: Uprooted Heart Our mission is to support those seeking help with unwanted same sex attraction and lead them to a life of transformation in relationship with Jesus. Uprooted Heart Inc. also helps those who have transitioned to maintain a accountable walk by bridging them to ministries who offer mentorship, counseling, and accountability. We partner with the Freedom March.  www.UprootedHeart.com Fearless Identity Fearless Identity brings hope and understanding to the LGBTQ community and the church through education. biblical clarity, and support in a judgement free environment for those seeking the option to change . We bridge the gap between that marginalized and misunderstood, wounded, and survivors to bring those individuals to wholeness in Jesus Christ. https://fearlessidentity.co/ Overcome Ministries A ministry set to be an outlet of love and hope for adults with same-sex attraction. A place to find community in your journey and struggles. www.OvercomeMin.com Freedom March Freedom March is a diverse group of Jesus followers who have been delivered from LGBTQ identities. Our mission is to share, gather, and activate. We accomplish this mission by sharing testimonies of freedom, as we gather together in local cities, calling the body of Christ to activation in loving their LGBTQ neighbor with the truth of transformation. www.FreedomtoMarch.com Changed Movement CHANGED is possible! We are a community of friends who once identified as LGBTQ+. Today we celebrate the love of Jesus and His freedom in our lives. https://changedmovement.com/ Support Outlets (For Parents and those with SSA): Faith Hope Love Support Group An online Parent / Family Support Ministry for those whose loved ones identify as LGBTQ https://www.restoredhopenetwork.org/ministry-finder/church/21/faith-hope-love faith.hope.love.foster.city@gmail.com Restored Hope Network Restored Hope is a membership governed, inter-denominational network dedicated to restoring hope to those broken by sexual and relational sin, especially those impacted by homosexuality. www.RestoredHopeNetwork.org His Wonderful Works (Local to Ga) Our mission is to bring hope, healing and freedom in Christ to individuals, churches and ministries inr the areas of family, relationships, and sexuality. www.HisWonderfulWorks.com https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YNKUrH3vbf5zG91XHdPBc?si=mNwZzg8HSzOcQOhuCNZOAA

TJ talks with Lucas, a friend from the Midwest (US) who experiences same-sex attraction and generally identifies with Side B but finds understanding among several “sides” of the Christian debate. We see Lucas's story offering an example of someone processing through faith, attraction, ethnicity, political frameworks, and arriving at a position of thoughtfulness and nuance. — Note: We use the terms “Side A” and “Side B” as shorthand quite a bit. If you're new to the conversation, here's a quick explanation. We also recommend listening to our episode #3, “A-B-Y-X | 4 Sides on SSA/Gay Sexuality.” "Side A" generally refers to the perspective that affirms God can bless same-sex marriage and sexual relationships. Sides B, X, and Y all represent perspectives that uphold the historic Christian sexual ethic of marriage between a man and a woman, and sex within marriage. Specific perspectives differ beyond that: “Side B” recognizes people experience same-sex sexual attraction and may describe that experience by a variety of words or identity terms while still holding to the historical Christian sexual ethic. ”Side X” tends to emphasize the possibility of sexual orientation change, and ministers to gay people toward the aim of being "ex gay." “Side Y” tends to avoid naming any kind of identity language associated with LGBT concerns, with the goal of not taking on an identity of being "gay." Timestamps 2:25 - Lucas' church background 7:06 - The pros and cons of different words: Same-sex attraction, gayness, and more 10:04 - Lucas' story: Naming and understanding about same-sex attraction 21:09 - Lucas' story: Sharing about same-sex attraction 29:02 - An alternate vision of marriage in culture ("we make marriage more difficult than it has to be") 35:10 - Connecting culture and ethnicity with sexuality conversations 39:25 - Why aren't you side A? (or, What is marriage for?) 43:32 - Why don't you see yourself in side X or side Y? 51:49 - Side B: More opportunity for friendships? 54:47 - Suggestions for future research on queerness 59:55 - Other intersections (intellectual traditions, multi-ethnic, etc.) with Lucas' perspective 1:02:16 - The possible role of government in sexual morality 1:09:03 - Looking to the future: Co-housing Links and References Below are some resources or terms that Lucas and TJ mention in this episode, which may help make this conversation accessible to global listeners (inclusion does not imply endorsement, of course). Spiritual Friendship Blog: spiritualfriendship.org/ Washed and Waiting by Wesley Hill Spiritual Friendship by Wesley Hill Out of a Far Country by Christopher Yuan and Angela Yuan Changed Movement: https://changedmovement.com/ Freedom March: https://www.freedomtomarch.com/ The theological idea of “concupiscence”: according to Wikipedia and the Roman Catholic encyclopedia. In the episode, Lucas also mentioned the Pulse Massacre (Wikipedia)—content warning for violence, murder, and terror. Share feedback or questions by sending us a voice message at anchor.fm/communion-shalom or emailing us at davidfrank.mn@gmail.com

* Why BigPharma MUST push jabs on children* Biden coming for gas furnaces next* Heavy metals in baby food triggering autism? Judge finds sufficient evidence to allow trial to proceed* Transhumanists push re-creation of Darth Vader Ginsberg's mind* INTERVIEW: Problem - Inflation, Recession, or Both? Will "Solution" be CBDC? Dr. Alexander Salter, Comparative Economics Research Fellow with the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University joins to discuss the economic dilemma and how Central Bank Digital Currency may be imposed* Hunter's laptop expose — again. Confession about his "god" status and ability to get Papa Joe to do anything he wishes* Economy rated "EX" — as in "former" and "exit". Home mortgage rates EXplode in anticipation of Fed the day after stock market implosion* Yet another firebombing of a crisis pregnancy clinic by those who demand the "right" to murder babies? Here's the running count as the FBI does nothing* Tom Hanks says heterosexuals shouldn't be allowed to pretend to be homosexuals. TOPICS by SEGMENTSegment 1* Transitioning — the economy. Joe "Nero" Biden is taking us to ZERO and to war in this Fourth Turning* Leaked data shows internal conspiracy discussions to de-platform Libs of TikTok* Will Elon Musk move forward with Twitter purchase?* PayPal bans someone besides me and says you'll have to get a lawyer to file a subpoena before they'll answer why* Re-creating Ginsberg brain? Maybe they should start with something simpler like Biden's brain. But it's to normalize transhumanism* Hunter brags Joe does whatever he says. He thinks he's god, says Joe is god and thinks he is god. * Biden coming after gas furnaces to effectively ban them. There will be NO energy used except what they ration via the grid* Do they care about EV battery fires? What are the emissions and how do you put the fire out?* Canadians are starting to catch on to conspiracies but they're still a little slowSegment 2 begins approximately 00:56:17* Listener letters* Why BigPharma MUST Push Jabs on Children. No case can be made for the safety, efficacy or benefit/risk of pushing jabs on infants & children. But there IS a compelling LEGAL advantage for BigPharma* Both Australia and Canada are unable to provide justification for continuing vaccine mandates. The Canadian official falls all over himself when asked about data & modeling* Multiple Navy planes crash — different models. Is it the jab?Segment 3 begins approximately 01:27:53* Yet another firebombing of a crisis pregnancy clinic by those who demand the "right" to murder babies? Here's the running count as the FBI does nothing* Tom Hanks says straight actors can't play homosexuals any more* Freedom March of those who have been saved as Christians from the power of LGBT. Will the pastors who've call for their execution repent? *"Ethics" professor calls for de-stigmatizing of pedophilia. This is the other extreme that Christians can fall off* A de-transitioned male talks about the physical hell the operation has put him through for the past 4 years* FDA tries to find more cases of baby formula infection to justify their "lockdown"* Baby food found to contain heavy metals that increase autism. Judge approves lawsuit to continueSegment 4 begins approximately 02:04:58INTERVIEW: Problem — Inflation, Recession, or Both? Will "Solution" Be CBDC? Dr. Alexander Salter, Comparative Economics Research Fellow with the Free Market Institute at Texas Tech University joins to discuss the economic dilemma and how Central Bank Digital Currency may be imposedSegment 5 begins approximately 02:54:14One example that sums up the failure and pending defeat of UkraineFind out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show Or you can send a donation throughZelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at:  $davidknightshowBTC to:  bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Mail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764

We take up the tougher questions over which committed Christians disagree on this segment of the program. Does Jesus allow for divorce and does God's law allow for remarriage where an exceptional divorce occurs- What about eschatology- What are the major mistakes people make when considering end times---This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Former homosexuals participate in Freedom March, Franklin Graham preached to 68,000 in Brazil, Iran targeting Christians with -invisible jihad----2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

A new MP3 sermon from The World View in 5 Minutes is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Former homosexuals participate in Freedom March Subtitle: The World View in Five Minutes Speaker: Adam McManus Broadcaster: The World View in 5 Minutes Event: Current Events Date: 6/15/2022 Length: 8 min.

We're joined by Maksym, Nazarii, and Bohdan from Freedom March, who are the organisers of the Cannabis Stands with Ukraine fundraising campaign - aiming to unite the world's cannabis community to support Ukrainians.We explore the current state of cannabis access in Ukraine, and what the campaign is doing in order to provide critical humanitarian assistance to the people in need.Donate now at https://cannabiswithukraine.org/ 

Marc shreds the Davos elites. Later on, Soldier James Topp marches for freedom and John Carpay on the Trudeau government's obsession with controlling speech.

Has your soul ever cried out for freedom...

Has your soul ever cried out for freedom...

Summary #043 – Life Transformation Stories (Part 8). Meet Luis Javier Ruiz – one of the survivors of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, Florida.  Hear his powerful testimony of life transformation and how he is sharing the good news of the Gospel everywhere he goes.Engage with Debora Barr at https://tbtwpodcast.com/ Stay tuned for our next episode where we will discuss another Life Transformation StoryCall to ActionIf you love the podcast, please give it a positive rating and review at https://lovethepodcast.com/TBTWPodcastFollow the podcast at https://followthepodcast.com/TBTWPodcastConnect with Debora at https://tbtwpodcast.com/Guest LinksTo learn more about Luis Ruiz, visit:Fearless Identity website - https://fearlessidentity.co/Freedom March - https://www.freedomtomarch.com/Podcast Subscribe Linkhttps://tbtwpodcast.com/

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The Convoy to Canberra has come and gone, but it didn't take long for the media and politicians to start slandering the protestors who wanted to exercise their right to work, the right to make their own medical decisions and throw the middle finger at the governments who have cost them their livelihoods and their birthright. If politicians think this anger is going to subside before the election, they - especially the Liberals - are in for a rude shock.VALUE OF HUMAN LIFEIn the podcast, I mentioned human life is valued at $4.7 million. It is actually $5.1 million.Based on international and Australian research a credible estimate of the value of statistical life is $5.1m and the value of statistical life year is $222,000 in 2021 dollars.https://obpr.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-09/value-of-statistical-life-guidance-note-2020-08.pdfCHANNEL NINE REPORTThree men arrested during Canberra anti-vax protestsFLAG PROTOCOLShttps://www.theaustralian.com.au/breaking-news/canberra-antivaccine-protesters-misuse-official-australian-flags-in-major-demonstration/news-story/29f28b3a032cf8c188243c57c0f963511996 PROTESTS1996 Parliament House riotISRAEL BOOSTERSIsrael study: 4th vaccine shows limited results with omicron

On this podcast we dive in to the day of the Freedom March or Insurrection that occurred on January 6 and discuss where we were, what it means for our democracy, the "Black Mirror" feeling of the extreme beliefs, and what it means for us.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 13, 2022) – Monday, January 17, 2022 marks the observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a US Federal holiday that honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and is also the only national holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage Americans to volunteer for opportunities to improve their communities in a variety of ways. Here in Lexington, this year's celebration will include a Freedom March and a virtual program directly following, featuring special guest US Senator Raphael Warnock. The theme of this year's celebration is “Dr. King's Beloved Community 2022: Facing A Time of Reckoning in An Age of Denial.” On this episode of Behind the Blue, two members of the Lexington-Fayette MLK Holiday Celebration Committee discuss with UK Strategic Communications staff the work that has gone into planning this year's event. Kendriana Price, assistant director of diversity for the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment talks with Meg Mills and Jenny Wells-Hosley, and Jay Alexander, the programming and music director for WBTF-FM in Lexington, speaks with Steve Shaffer and Ryan Girves. If you're interested in more information regarding the Lexington-Fayette Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday Program, visit uky.edu/mlk. The parade will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 17th, with lineup beginning at 9 a.m. at the Lexington Central Bank Center in Exhibit Hall C. The program following the Freedom March will now be VIRTUAL ONLY, beginning at noon on YouTube. You can watch the stream live by clicking here. "Behind the Blue" is available on iTunes, Google Play, Stitcher and Spotify. Become a subscriber to receive new episodes of “Behind the Blue” each week. UK's latest medical breakthroughs, research, artists and writers will be featured, along with the most important news impacting the university. For questions or comments about this or any other episode of "Behind the Blue," email BehindTheBlue@uky.edu or tweet your question with #BehindTheBlue. Transcripts for this or other episodes of Behind the Blue can be downloaded from the show's blog page. To discover what's wildly possible at the University of Kentucky, click here.

You don't make it to adulthood without some baggage. And, no, not all baggage is bad. Some of it's just… well, baggage. Just like at the airport. Just stuff we carry around. ⭐️ Here's where the issue with bagage comes in, though... We often mis-read events in the present through the lenses of the past. Triggers often create a response which would actually be appropriate in a different time and place. The un-health manifests when we react to a safe present as if it is an unsafe past. Here are the main ideas: 1. Perception is not always reality. 2. Four signs & two responses show us when our expressions get unhealthy. The signs are: ❌ Always on (i.e., “hyper-vigilance”) ❌ Re-experiencing feelings when certain senses kick in ❌ Avoiding certain things ❌ Negative feelings ❌ Fight ❌ Flight Here's the issue, though— we create certain responses (see above) for various reasons— some healthy, some unhealthy.

Everybody hurts. I think the band REM actually sang it first, but we've all FELT it… Some of us have even said it. ⭐️ Another bonus episode of the podcast… The truth is that many of us face challenges, hard times... In the same way we pause when we encounter physical pain, we should also stop when we experience emotional pain. This requires us to recognize that some wounds and scars aren't visible— they're invisible. Even though they remain unseen, they're just as real. Here are three points to listen for: 1. Life is beautiful, and life is hard. 2. There are four ways (at least) to deal with the “hard.” 3. We won't progress— as a person— beyond our ability to deal with “hard.” Rather than minimizing our hurts and pushing forward, we acknowledge them and slow down. We rest, we recharge. We may find we're still wounded, but at that point we're able to move forward with better perspective as we step back into the rhythm we were designed to live. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅✅✅ Register for the 5-Week Intensive at www.Jenkins.tv/freedom

In this bonus episode of the podcast we introduce the Freedom March 5-Week Intensive… … and we do so by talking about the difference between the Spirit (the part of us totally connected to God) and the soul (the part that causes all of our “issues”). ⭐️ Here's what to listen for in the talk: We each have a body, a soul, and a spirit. It's easy to confuse the soul and the spirit, but distinguishing each from the other is essential to walk in total health. Here are the three main points in this lesson: 1. There are two unseen parts of us, the spirit and the soul, and they are different. 2. God intends to redeem all of you, that is, gift you with total wholeness. 3. You reap the benefits from the part of you into which you lean the most fully (meaning we want to live from the spirit), yet each part is important (so we also want to take care of our bodies and move towards soul wholeness). ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅✅✅ Register for the 5-Week Intensive at www.Jenkins.tv/freedom

This talks leads us to the second of three types of soul wounds we discuss in this bonus podcast series, guilt and shame. They're a nasty tag-time that thrives in the dark— and, unfortunately, get lots of help from unhealthy people who spew at other people… ⭐️ Here's this duo works— We're born with a moral compass— an internal rudder of right and wrong. When we violate our personal conscience, soul wounds can occur. Moral Injury, a soul wound akin to PTSD, is often the result. Rather than eliciting a fight or flight response, MI creates feelings of guilt and shame. Here are the main ideas to listen for-- 1. “Moral Injury” occurs when we violate our code of morality, that is, of right and wrong. The result... is guilt & shame. 2. The uncommon cure for Moral Injury— for guilt & shame— is mature love. 3. In relationships you can choose intimacy or control, as well as transparency or hiding... but not both. Furthermore… True love expels fear with great intensity, creating space where people own who they are and move forward to who they're designed to be. The all-too-uncommon cure for guilt & shame is receiving forgiveness— unconditional love— from someone the wounded person believes has the moral authority to grant that forgiveness. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅✅✅ Register for the 5-Week Intensive at www.Jenkins.tv/freedom

Issues arise when we attach our hearts, for any reason, to the wrong place. When we do, bad fruit always emerges. When we connect our hearts in the right way to the right things, beauty emerges. (This is the third type of soul wound we discuss in this series— go back to lessons 3 & 4 for Triggers / PTSD and Guilt + Shame / Moral Injury.) ⭐️ Here are three main ideas to listen for… 1. The “fruit” we see in our lives is a result of the unseen “roots.” To grow better fruit you must nurture better roots. 2. Addiction happens when we attach our hearts— ❌To the wrong things, or ❌To the right things for wrong reasons And, note: we can find ourselves “addicted” to many things. In fact, over 2/3 of the people who seek addiction help do not have a chemical dependency. 3. The cure for bad “roots” = knowing and walking in your true identity. When we get this healthy, good fruit emerges. Dealing with soul ties is about walking in freedom— so that nothing hinders us from embracing who we're designed to be. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅✅✅ Register for the 5-Week Intensive at www.Jenkins.tv/freedom

Jesus has been far more successful than you and I were taught— and what most of us have experienced. ⭐️ We're all emotional. Our feelings are a vital part of who we are. If we don't find healthy ways to express our emotions they'll “leak” in unhealthy ways. ⭐️ In this video we open Scripture and discover how soul health is part of the overall health Jesus offers us. Here are three main points to listen for. 1. Redemption = freedom. 2. Jesus is our Redeemer, the One who sets us free. 3. Jesus redeems (frees) our whole self, our total being. We can only be as healthy as the weakest part of us— be it our bodies, our minds, our spirits, or (yes!) our emotions. A more emotionally whole you is a healthier you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ✅✅✅ Register for the 5-Week Intensive at www.Jenkins.tv/freedom

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In this episode, we discuss the recently released Netflix documentary Pray Away, which tells the stories of ex-leaders (all of whom are queer) of the conversion therapy movement; they speak out about its harm to the LGBTQ+ community and its devastating persistence in the modern day through new movements like Freedom March. We discuss the stories that touched our hearts (particularly Julie Rodgers'), the unfortunate lack of diversity of voices, and how we feel about the choice of the filmmakers to feature the story of a current leader in the ex-gay movement who still supports the message (Jeffrey McCall of Freedom March). Julie Rodgers' new book (which she reads an excerpt from in the doc), Outlove, is out now! Support her work! Also, check out Q Christian Fellowship's UNCHANGED movement which combats ex-gay narratives: https://www.unchangedmovement.com/ and @unchangedmvmt on Twitter and Instagram. Our social media: @reclaimingthegarden on Insta, @RtGardenPodcast on Twitter. Our personal accounts: @thatpunchabletheaternerd, @April_TheWriter (April is on Twitter and Insta). Also, our podcast account follows a bunch of awesome folks + podcasts in the exvangelical/deconstruction world and progressive Christian world, so if you're looking for more resources, that's a great place to start!

In this episode I am so thrilled and honored to have my first guest, Adonis Bemish, join me and share his incredible testimony! Raised in the church, Adonis secretly struggled with same-sex attraction for many years, eventually falling into a promiscuous lifestyle filled with hookups, drugs, and alcohol, until one day God presented him with a choice - to continue down the weary road of sin and disappointment or to return to the Way, Truth, & Life. A few years later and now Adonis is spreading the love of Christ through his personal testimony on social media, in churches, to men's groups, and in special events across the country such as Freedom March. While he still experiences SSA, he more importantly continues to experience the love and grace of God in his life! His testimony is a big encouragement to me, and I know it will be one to you as well!

Ronald J. McCray, returns to COFRP to discuss his powerful new song: Come Holy Spirit, which is available on Spotify and everywhere. Brother Ronald asked me to listen and share my thoughts with him. As shared with Brother Ronald, I truly enjoyed the song. It was relaxing, smooth, edifying, and yes for me spiritually and emotionally moving. Brother McCray, formerly identified as gay for six years. On October 18th, 2009, he had a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ and began to walk out his journey of freedom from homosexuality. He is a writer, speaker, and lead radio personality, whose work and testimony has been featured on The Christian Post, The 700 Club, CBN News, Charisma News, Here's My Heart: A Documentary of Surrendering to Freedom, Freedom March, God Reports, The Greater Love and other media outlets around the world. Ronald co-hosts Transformed Life Radio with his wife, Fetima, and they are the proud parents of their son, Alexander. Ronald McCray's website: http://www.ronaldjmccray.com https://youtu.be/OPIghhNafio Challenges of Faith Radio Program has been ranked # 36 as one of the Top 100 Christian podcast to watch in 2021: https://blog.feedspot.com/christian_podcasts/ COFRP airs on: podsearch.com/listing/challenges-of-faith-radio-program.html

Catch the last half of my interview with Samuel Perez on this episode of Coffee With K. Perez, a fellow brother in Christ, and popular podcaster and YouTuber on his show, "Christian in Progress," who in his former life before Christ, was a gay stripper living in New York. In this second part of our interview, we're going to share some of the resources we share with others who come seeking the Good News and freedom from their homosexual lifestyle or who are seeking to minister and better understand a friend or family member struggling with same-sex attraction. Keep up with Samuel here: Website: www.samuelabrahamperez.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/samuelabrahamp Youtube: Christian in Progress Find our go-to teachers and resources for Christians struggling with same-sex attraction and Christians who have left the homosexual community and serve others with their life stories. Christian Sexuality Video Series: https://christian-sexuality.com/ Becket Cook: Youtube: The Becket Cook Show, https://www.becketcook.com/ Rosaria Butterfield: Author of, "Secret Thoughts of An Unlikely Convert," https://rosariabutterfield.com Sam Allberry: Pastor, Author of "Is God Anti-Gay?" https://samallberry.com/ Changed Movement: a community who once identified as LGBTQ+ celebrating the love of Jesus. https://changedmovement.com/ Freedom March: a diverse group of Jesus followers who have been delivered from LGBTQ identities. https://www.freedomtomarch.com/ In His Image: a film designed to equip the church to answer culturally controversial questions about gender and sexuality from a biblical perspective. https://inhisimage.movie/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/k-price/support

Nova Stevens is a Canadian model, activist, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Canada 2020. As Miss Universe Canada, she will represent Canada at Miss Universe 2020. Nova will be the first woman of Sudanese origin to compete at Miss Universe. Outside of pageantry, Stevens is also a professional model and activist for Black Lives Matter, she was one of the co-founders of Freedom March which had over 15,000 people attend in Vancouver, BC.

Author and Freedom March founder Jeffery McCall joins me to share his story of an unexpected encounter with the God of the universe who called him out of his transgender lifestyle and into ministry. Jeffery shares how "love and tolerance" kept him bound to a lifestyle that was harmful, but through the truth and grace of God's word he not only broke free from that identity, but is helping others all across the nation celebrate the freedom they too have found in Christ! For more information about Jeffery and his ministry visit 4suchatime.org & freedomtomarch.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/all-my-favorite-people/support

Jeffrey McCall is a visionary new leader in America who separated from his transgender identity, Scarlet, to turn to Jesus. In this interview he shares his story and we offer encouragement to the CHANGED following. For more about Jeffrey look up his website at 4suchatime.org.

Guest Bios Show Transcript President Trump is threatening to begin mass deportation roundups. While some Americans cheer these plans, others decry them as cruel and inhumane. This Saturday on The Roys Report, I'll explore the immigration issue with both a Christian leader who believes illegal immigrants should be punished—and one who believes they should be given a pathway to citizenship. Don't miss this important Roys Report. This Saturday morning at 11 on AM 1160 Hope for Your Life! This Weeks Guests David Iglesias Robert McFarland received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law.  Prior to joining the faculty of Faulkner University in 2004, Professor McFarland served as judicial clerk to the Honorable Edith H. Jones of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  He also practiced law in Texas and in Arizona as a member of Ekmark & Ekmark.  Professor McFarland teaches Torts, Remedies, and Federal Courts. Robert McFarland Robert McFarland received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law.  Prior to joining the faculty of Faulkner University in 2004, Professor McFarland served as judicial clerk to the Honorable Edith H. Jones of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and also practiced law in Texas and Arizona.  Professor McFarland presently teaches Foundations of Law and Federal Courts. He is the co-author of Foundations of Law (published by Carolina Academic Press) as well as other scholarly articles and essays. Show Transcript Note: This transcript has been slightly edited for continuity. Segment 1 JULIE ROYS: Well, welcome to The Roys Report, brought to you in part by Judson University. I am Julie Roys. And today, we're going to tackle one of the most contentious issues in our country—the issue of immigration. There are 11-million illegal immigrants already living in the United States. And according to news reports, President Trump is going to begin nationwide raids to arrest and deport thousands of undocumented families this weekend. What do you think of that? So you support that or do you oppose it? In addition, there are 800-thousand illegal immigrants who have been shielded from deportation under DACA. That's the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. These are people who were brought into the U.S. as children and have been granted work permits. But Trump did move to terminate DACA in 2017. And, though the federal courts have blocked Trump, the fate of those 800-thousand people protected by DACA is hanging in the balance. There's also the issue of migrants being held in detention centers and border patrol stations. Conditions in some of these detention areas are reported to be abysmal. And at least six migrant children have died in U.S. custody over the past eight months.  But what's the United States supposed to do? The Department of Homeland Security says it's completely overwhelmed by the record number of migrants crossing the border each day.  Homeland Security has requested more than one-billion dollars to improve conditions for migrants. But many argue, there's only so much one country can do. So, what do you think? How does a country balance the needs of its citizens and the rule of law—with decency and compassion? Should the U.S. let in more refugees and asylum-seekers? Or, should it uphold DACA or should it repeal it? These are really difficult issues. And we're going to be wrestling with them today. And what about the 11-million illegal immigrants who are already here? Should we deport them—or should we give them a pathway to citizenship? Well Judson University student Carista Richie, she took to the streets this week. And she asked people that specific question about deportation or citizenship. Here's what they said . . .  MONTGE VOICE 1: It's hard for me because there should be some kind of a rule about like, you know, if you're being illegal, maybe send them off. But at the same time I kinda feel bad about it because they're trying to provide what's best for their family. So, all that is to say that I think if there's a way to make them a citizen, then I'm all for that. MONTGE VOICE 2: Every country in the world has a system to enter the country. And to just let people come in ahead of all those people, it's not fair, it's not just and it's not responsible. And so that the people that come in illegally should be deported. And we shouldn't encourage them to come. We should encourage them to get in line and go through the system. And then they can become a citizen. MONTGE VOICE 3: I'm in favor of a path to citizenship if the border is closed, because they were given citizenship in the 1980's, they promised to close the border, and they never did. MONTGE VOICE 4: I am more leaning towards giving them a pathway toward citizenship. CARISTA RITCHIE: How come? MONTGE VOICE 4: I just feel like, to be closed off from the rest of the world, and like, to kind-of exclude people, it just isn't right. And, like obviously, people are trying for safety a lot, so we should definitely find ways to let them be citizens, I believe. MONTGE VOICE 5: I fully support deporting illegal immigrants. Because if somebody crosses the border illegally, then they broke the law. And therefore, it's supposed to be deported to the country of origin. I'm strongly believe that there're like a million different ways to become a citizen in a legal way. That's why I have that kind of opinion and not others. MONTGE VOICE 6: I'm inclined to the letter of the law. But I'm also inclined to mercy and common sense. JULIE ROYS:  Well I'd love to hear your thoughts on the issue. Since our show is recorded, I can't take your calls. However, there's always a lively discussion on Facebook about our topics each week. We'd love to have you be a part of that. Just go to facebook.com/ReachJulieRoys, and Roys is spelled R-O-Y-S. Or you can comment on Twitter by using my handle, @ReachJulieRoys. Well, joining me today to discuss this issue are two very  distinguished guests with a wealth of background in the law. They're also committed Christians, who have thought deeply about this topic from a Christian perspective.  First, Robert McFarland is a law professor at Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. Robert also has served as a judicial clerk in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He's also the co-author of a law textbook called, “Foundations of Law.” So, Robert, welcome! It's a pleasure to have you join us! ROBERT McFARLAND: Thank you very much. JULIE ROYS:  And also joining me is David Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico under George W. Bush. As a prosecutor, he was responsible for over 11-thousand prosecutions, most of which were border related crimes. Iglesias also is retired from the U.S. Navy JAG Corps, and is the director of Wheaton College's Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics. So, David thanks so much for taking the time! So glad you could join us! DAVID IGLESIAS: You're very welcome.  JULIE ROYS:  And David, if I understand this correctly, you were born in Panama to tri-lingual and tri-cultural parents. Is that right? DAVID IGLESIAS: Correct. My parents were missionaries.  JULIE ROYS: Yeah. So tri-lingual—I'm guessing English, what, Spanish and . . . DAVID IGLESIAS: Yes. And my father's native language of KUNA. JULIE ROYS: What is that? DAVID IGLESIAS: It's an indigenous language. My received his education in the U.S. and met my mother, who was a Wycliff Bible Translator, and then went back down to his people, where they were missionaries for many years.  JULIE ROYS: Wow, that is so cool. How does that inform how you think about immigration?  DAVID IGLESIAS: Well, I mean, if you take a poll of anyone, or people in a room, virtually everyone is an immigrant, if you go back far enough. Some are more recent immigrants. My father came to the U.S. in 1936. Became a U.S. citizen in the late 1960's. On my mother's side, her German forebears came in the 1830's. So, you know, everybody is an immigrant except for a full-blooded native American person. And there aren't that many of those folks, I'm afraid. JULIE ROYS: Well, you're right. Almost all of us are immigrants unless you're native American. At some point we came into this country. And that's the DNA of the United States, is a country of immigrants. And being welcoming, yet at the same time, we have these pressing issues. It's really difficult. So, gentlemen, let me just start with kind of what's pressing right now. And that's this mass deportation roundups. Robert, why don't I throw that to you first? Do you support these roundups that are going on of undocumented immigrants? ROBERT McFARLAND: Well I certainly support the enforcement of law. And I think one of the ambiguities is what exactly is going to happen. I think the President has tweeted, of course, and created certain ambiguities. His administration seems to be saying that the round-ups will only be of those who have deportation orders. And I was struck by the comments of the mayor of your city, Chicago, on NPR just a couple of weeks ago. In an interview with Steve Inskeep, she said that she would support deportation of individuals if there are existing deportation orders. Now, she wasn't supporting the rest of the President's proposal. But when it comes to the topic of deportation itself, it seems that many would acknowledge that if an immigration court has issued final orders, then the rule of law demands that those orders be enforced. JULIE ROYS: Hmm. Although I also read that there may be collateral round-ups. In other words, if they show up somewhere where they may be getting someone who's illegal, who does have some sort of court order, they would get that person, but they might also arrest some others there who they might find out are illegal as well. Is that your understanding? ROBERT McFARLAND: Well I certainly would support giving every individual due process of law and their right to a day, either before the immigration court, or in whatever regulatory proceedings are available to them. But I would support any effort to enforce existing laws. Or, and I'm sure we'll discuss later, if that's untenable, then we should talk about what's available to Congress to change existing immigration law and the need for, perhaps, comprehensive immigration reform. JULIE ROYS: David, we just have a little bit of time before we have to go to break. But what's your initial feeling about these mass round-ups? DAVID IGLESIAS: I urge extreme caution. The last time the United States Government did this it was 1955. It was called Operation Wetback. And over a million apparent Mexicans were deported. That included a large number of American citizens who did not have documentation at that time to prove they were American. I mean, yeah, that was a disaster. So, what the professor said is right. If there's a court order, if know to a scientific certainty that that is the right person, they've been ordered to be deported, I have no problem with that. But my concern is if you get overly zealous and your deporting people who have not received the benefit of due process. So, I am very, very cautious about this. JULIE ROYS: And the idea of collateral arrests—does that make you nervous? DAVID IGLESIAS: Yeah, it does. I mean, I've been in federal law enforcement for many years and state law enforcement, military law enforcement. Look, there are a lot of great people, they do dangerous work, but sometimes mistakes are made. And, when you've got  somebody who's  authorized to carry a gun, sometimes tragic results ensue.  JULIE ROYS: Ok, well we need to go to break. That's David Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and director of the Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics at Wheaton College. Also joining me, Robert McFarland, law professor at Faulkner University. I'm Julie Roys. You're listening to The Roys Report. We will be right back after a short break. Segment 2 JULIE ROYS: Well how should Christians respond to the immigration crisis? Welcome back to The Roys Report. I'm Julie Roys. So, what do you think of Trump's plan to do mass deportation roundups? Is that necessary to deal with the 11-million illegal immigrants in the U.S.? Or is it cruel and impractical? And what about the separation of families or rescinding DACA? Is that justified—or is it, as some would say, inhumane? I'd love to hear your thoughts. Today's show is recorded. But you can join the live conversation on Twitter by using my handle @ReachJulieRoys and Roys is spelled R-O-Y-S. You also can join the live conversation on Facebook. Just go to facebook.com/Julie Roys. Also, if you want to explore this issue further, there's a great chapter on immigration in a new book called, Reforming American Politics: A Christian Perspective on Moving Past Conflict to Conversation. I know sometimes we're afraid to discuss these issues, right? Because they can be so incredibly emotionally charged. Yet, there's no way that we can really come together as a diverse community, and as a country, unless we learn how to do that. So, I'm actually offering this book, it's by Harold Heie, a senior fellow at The Colossian Forum. I'm offering this as a giveaway this morning. And to enter that giveaway, just go to JulieRoys.com/giveaway and you can get a copy of Reforming American Politics. Well again, joining me today to discuss immigration is David Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico—and also Robert McFarland, a law professor at Faulkner University.  And in the first segment we were talking about this whole idea of these mass deportation round-ups. But I guess through the whole – just a lot of what President Trump has been proposing. For example, he did rescind DACA, but then a judge stopped that from happening. But we also have this whole idea of separating young children, ending birth-right citizenship. What do you think of these things? Robert, why don't I throw that to you first? ROBERT McFARLAND: You know, one of the interesting things about the tone of our time is that sometimes the President's rhetoric doesn't match even the reality of his administration. According to The Wall Street Journal reporting and Axios reporting of June 21st this year, the actual number of deportations in the Trump administration are much fewer than in President Obama's administration. The peak of deportations over the past ten years was in 2012 with four-hundred-and-nine thousand deportations, compared to about two-hundred-fifty-eight thousand last year. And so, I think one of the biggest changes of our time has to do not with the facts on the ground but with the rhetoric in the air. And that's not something that I really enjoy or support. I think it's important for Christians especially, to speak truthfully and with love. That requires us to think deeply about these issues and to walk alongside those who are facing these realities. JULIE ROYS: And, well, some of that, I guess the President certainly, adds fuel to the fire, but we also have the press speaking in very polarized ways about these issues. Wouldn't you agree? ROBERT McFARLAND: I would certainly agree with that, and I don't know if that's the press creating a reality, or the press responding to a reality that's emerged in our country – that we are much more polarized as people. I would like to still think that we are one nation. JULIE ROYS: But, by and large, would you say you agree with Trump's policy?  ROBERT McFARLAND: I agree with the need for the President to execute the immigration laws as written. And one of my biggest concerns is that Congress seems to be absolved of its responsibility. The key entity of our government with responsibility for immigration is the U.S. Congress. And what the President is doing is exercising discretion given him by very broad laws, a complicated system of laws. But I think even David would agree that the President is exercising authority delegated to him by Congress. JULIE ROYS: Well, let me throw it to David. What do you think?  DAVID IGLESIAS: Yeah, I would agree with that. I was deeply disappointed during the George W. Bush administration when the Republicans – and I should tell you I've been a member of the party since the 1980's. We had the White House, we had the Senate and we had the House, and we could not pass comprehensive immigration reform. So, who do you blame for that? What I think is fascinating now is the belief that we have a significant crisis. And I'm looking at CBP.gov–customs and border patrol dot gov numbers. Going back, and it's entitled Nationwide Illegal Alien Apprehensions from 1925-2018 – the most current year was 2018 – four hundred thousand apprehensions. That pales in comparison with my first year as US Attorney, which is 2001, when we had 1.2 million.  JULIE ROYS: Wow. DAVID IGLESIAS: So, we had a much worse problem just in the past few years. The problems are significantly better. I think a lot of it is President Trump has made this a high value part of his messaging, and also you have these videos. You have these groups marching up from Honduras, which is absolutely the worst possible visual for them, because it looks like an armed invasion when in fact that is not the case. ROBERT McFARLAND: David, I would follow up and say that I think all of that is correct. One other key difference on the ground is the political conditions in Central America really are creating a situation where a number of families are trying to escape a collapse of rule of law, in my view, in those countries, and the conditions that that creates. And so, I think the migrant crisis together with social media videos, as you were saying, have really created a new complexity at the Southern border. But I agree generally that the immigration issues that we're facing now are not in some ways that much different from what we've been facing over the last twenty years. JULIE ROYS: And we do have a record number of migrants coming in right now. And I think this is contributing to this perception. And I think it is these detention camps, not just in the U.S. but also in Mexico there's camps set up – and from what I understand, they're much worse in Mexico than they are in the United States. Yet you have these situations, where, you know, you have the father with his young daughter who died trying to cross the Rio Grande. I mean, when you have those kinds of things happening, it does, I mean, as an American, as a human being, I look at that and my heart breaks for them. And so, what do you do? I mean, when you want to, I mean, say we can't take a flood of people coming in.  At the same time , you have a humanitarian crisis. What do you do with that, David? DAVID IGLESIAS: Yeah, I think the answer goes to stabilizing the governments of Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. Because as Robert said, we're getting fewer people, but the people we're getting are much more desperate. Because when you hear anecdotes of parents given choices by criminal gangs saying, “Your child has two choices. Either be a prostitute or a drug courier.” I mean, what kind of a choice is that? And when the law enforcement in those countries can't keep up with the massive amount of criminality, I think most responsible parents would flee also. But right now, our laws are such that you don't qualify for asylum for criminal conditions. It has to be something else, either political persecution or religious beliefs. So, for us to legally admit a lot of these people, our laws need to be changed. And as Robert stated correctly, that's not something the President can do sua sponte. That's something that Congress does, and Congress is dragging its feet. JULIE ROYS: Hmm . And why is that? Why won't Congress do anything when it comes to this issue? Robert? ROBERT McFARLAND: I think Congress has grown accustomed to avoiding its responsibility, not just for immigration but for a number of issues. Some of that probably has to do with the times we live in, with the polarization of – especially the use of primaries to polarize communities. I see that in my own state. But it's easier for Congress simply to shift blame. And I agree with David, this happened even when the Republicans controlled Congress and the Presidency. During the time when President Bush I believe was showing leadership on immigration reform, an issue that was important to him, it went off the rails in Congress. And yet blame is shifted to the White House. And so, I just think this is a dynamic that's troubling in our own country.  JULIE ROYS: So, David, you mentioned changing the laws so that people who are facing criminal conditions can actually gain asylum. Are you in favor, then, of actually exceeding, or making the number greater, of asylum seekers that can come into the country?  DAVID IGLESIAS: Well, I mean, I think you have to put a cap. I mean, we can't admit everybody who wants to be admitted. But certainly, if there's credible, provable evidence that this family is fleeing criminal activity, I think that should be added to the list of things you can get, be granted as final status. But, you know, that's a Band-Aid. The long-term solution is stabilizing those three countries, just like we stabilized Columbia. It took billions of dollars to do it, but Columbia is a prosperous nation now. But it took billions of U.S. dollars, and thousands of Americans assisting Columbia and re-establishing the rule of law. JULIE ROYS: Well, you're listening to The Roys Report. I'm Julie Roys. Joining me today, David Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico. Also, Robert McFarland, law professor at Faulkner University. We will be right back, after a short break.  Segment 3 JULIE ROYS: Well welcome back to The Roys Report, brought to you in part by Judson University. I'm Julie Roys. And today we're exploring the issue of immigration—one of the most contentious issues facing our nation today. Certainly, our hearts go out to families fleeing dangerous and impoverished conditions in their homeland. But with record numbers of migrants streaming into the U.S., can we continue to let them in, at least in large numbers? And what about the 11 million illegal immigrants already in the U.S.? Can we be a nation of laws and fail to enforce the law? At the same time, can we really support mass deportation roundups? What is the solution?  These are difficult questions. They don't have easy answers. And I'd love to hear what you think on this issue. You can join the live conversation on Twitter by using the handle @ReachJulie Roys and Roys is spelled R-O-Y-S. You also can join the live conversation on Facebook by going to facebook.com/Julie Roys.  Also, if you want to explore this issue further, there's a great chapter on immigration in a new book called, Reforming American Politics: A Christian Perspective on Moving Past Conflict to Conversation, by Harold Heie. I'm giving away three copies of this book this morning. And if you'd like to enter to win one of those copies, just go to JulieRoys.com/giveaway. Well, joining me today to discuss immigration is David Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico—and Robert McFarland, a law professor at Faulkner University. And gentlemen, I saw a Pew Research Center poll that asked the question, “Does the U.S. have a responsibility to accept refuges? Do you agree or not agree?” Interestingly, among Black Protestants, 63% said that the U.S. does have a responsibility to accept refugees. Religiously unaffiliated, 65% said the U.S. has a responsibility to accept refugees. Catholics, 50% said that the U.S. has a responsibility. White mainline Protestants, 43%. But, by far, the lowest group as far as saying that the U.S. has a responsibility to accept refugees is White Evangelicals. Only 25% says that the U.S. does have a responsibility. 68% says the U.S. does not have a responsibility.  And I think a lot of people would look at that and they'd say, “See, white Evangelicals have no heart.” And there may be some criticism there for white Evangelicals. And I happen to be one, so I feel like I can say that. But at the same time, I think there's this underlying idea of, “what is justice?” Because I think that when you say, “justice,” to different groups of people it means different things. And I do think that our idea of justice lays this foundation. I mean, we've been talking about these above the waterline issues, which are, “what do we do with illegal immigrants? What do we do with the migrants? What do we think about mass deportations?” But I think below the waterline, really the foundation of all of this what our view of justice is. So, let me throw that to you, David. When I say, “justice,” what does that mean to you as a Christian and as an American? DAVID IGLESIAS: Right. So I look to scripture. I look to Micah 6:8, which says, “what does the Lord require of you?” “To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.” So mercy is a really big component.  You know, we're all in a country that has tens of thousands of laws. We believe in a rule of law. We don't believe in chaos. We believe what Romans 13 says about obeying the government. But it's got to be tempered with mercy. We can't prosecute our way out of this terrible situation. And I think Christians really need to focus on the mercy aspect and not just the law aspect. JULIE ROYS: Ok, Robert, what do you think of that? ROBERT McFARLAND: You know in my thinking on this issue I think back to a Christian leader in the city in which I teach, to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a sermon that he delivered here in August of 1959 entitled, “A Tough Mind and a Tender Heart.” In it he says to his parishioners that, “the shape of today does not permit us the luxury of soft-mindedness.” And the next sentence has always struck me. “A nation or civilization that continues to produce soft-minded men, purchases its own spiritual death on an installment plan.” And much of what he was talking about in this sermon was the need to uphold civil rights and to pursue justice while at the same time create that synthesis with the rule of law and the right reason. And King, of course, explored this later from a Birmingham prison cell in which he's writing a letter to Christians about upholding the law by acts of civil disobedience and being willing to accept the penalty for the disobedience to awaken moral consciousness. I've said a lot there. And he's saying a lot. But the reason I want to put that on air is because I think there's a tendency among some to say out of one side of their mouth, “Yeah, I support deportation and the rule of law if a judge says that, ‘here's your final order.'” And at the same time say, “Well, the United States of America is heaven on earth, and so justice demands that we let everyone in.” And so, it's actually in this tension, in figuring out what is justice requiring of us? And I think when you think deeply about this issue, many of the migrants fleeing Central America, for example, are separating themselves from extended family because of conditions in their own country. And I think it's a little naïve to think that what they really want deep in their heart is to live in the shadows in the United States. That's not what they want. They, it seems to me, would want to live lives of meaning in their own homeland. And so, if we really want to walk alongside them, we need to think deeply about how to address conditions in their own countries. And work with them, rather than just thinking the solution is opening our own borders. JULIE ROYS: It's interesting you use this term, well actually Martin Luther [King Jr.] used the term “soft minded.” Sometimes I think when we approach this, we don't use our minds at all. We're just led by soundbites, by rhetoric, by a lot of emotional pictures that we see, and images. But what does it mean to really not be soft-minded but to actually engage both our heart and our mind on this issue? David? ROBERT McFARLAND: I completely agree with you. What I mean by that is, the first step for Christians, and I know David's work, and he's doing this, but the first step for us is to think about this issue by, for example, informing ourselves about the nature of asylum laws in the United States, the means of applying for asylum, for example. And if we as Christians are unsatisfied with that, demand legislative change. We have the ability to do that. JULIE ROYS: Yeah. David, what do you think? DAVID IGLESIAS: Well, I mean, we have to be sober minded. We have to think about, “what's causing all of this?” The long-term solution isn't just to let everybody in. We just can't do that. But it's to create a situation in those three countries that are putting up so many desperate people, so they want to stay in their homes. They don't want to move, to walk one-thousand miles to the southwestern border. You know, if we're really serious about extending mercy, then we help rebuild those countries. We help get rid of those gangs, of gang-bangers that were deported from the United States. You know, we help fix a problem that we created. JULIE ROYS: Alright. We need to go to break, but when we come back, I want to talk about, we've been talking a lot about the migrants coming in. But what about 11 million illegal immigrants that are here in the United States. What's the best way to deal with that situation? Again, you're listening to The Roys Report. I'm Julie Roys. Joining me today is Robert McFarland, a law professor at Faulkner University and David Iglesias at Wheaton College. We'll be right back.  Segment 4 JULIE ROYS: Well, how do we balance rule of law with compassion when it comes to immigration? Welcome back to The Roys Report. I'm Julie Roys. And today we're discussing immigration. And in particular, we're exploring how Christians should respond to this difficult, but incredibly important issue.  We'll return to that discussion in a minute, but I want to let you know that next week, we'll be discussing another hot-button issue. We're going to be exploring whether sexual redemption and change is possible for LGBT persons. Joining me will be the founders of the Freedom March. This is a growing movement of ex-gay and ex-trans people who say deliverance from LGBTQ lifestyles is possible—and they're living proof! Joining me will be the founder of the Freedom March and two people who actually survived the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida. It's going to be an awesome show. And it will be live, so I hope you'll be able to listen and perhaps call in next week, again, on The Roys Report! Well returning to our discussion today on immigration, again, joining me are Robert McFarland, law professor at Faulkner University—and David Iglesias, former U.S. Attorney for the District of New Mexico. And, gentlemen, I said before the break that I wanted to talk about a solution for the 11 million illegal immigrants, or undocumented people who are here in the US right now. A lot of solutions being offered, but it seems like we can't get Congress to agree on any of them. But let me throw this to you, David. What do you think is the best thing to do with the eleven million people who are already here? And, sure, we've got some deportations going on maybe this weekend, this week, but 11 million? Are we going to deport 11 million people? I don't think that's going to happen.  DAVID IGLESIAS: Yeah – it's simply not possible. You know, the ICE doesn't have enough man-power, for one thing. And secondly, do we want to live in a country where there are check-points everywhere, where there are raids in our places of work. I mean, you know, nobody wants to live in an Eastern bloc kind of country, what used to be called Eastern bloc, I should say. So, I mean, I really like what McCain put forward when he was alive. This is about ten years ago, and he and other Senators, bi-partisan as I recall, said there should be self-reporting. There should be a fine involved. And as long as they stay out of trouble, they get to stay here legally and work. It does not give them citizenship, because that should be reserved for the people that did it right. But it does get them out of the shadows, it increases our tax-base, and it allows them to use social services. So, that has to be one thing that Congress, when it gets around to it, should consider.  JULIE ROYS: Robert, what do you think of that? ROBERT McFARLAND: Well, two things. First of all, the 11 million number, I think, looking more carefully at that number, by some estimates as much as 80% of that number are people who are here on expired visas. And so, they've already put themselves in the process at some point, and they have just stayed beyond the time limit of their visas. Looking at solutions to the group as a whole, I think one concern that many have when you're looking at what to do, is if you create a pathway to citizenship for that group that ignores the fact that they have not followed existing law, are you inviting more what is called illegal immigration in the future? Are you inviting, in other words, more to cross the border in hopes that another adjustment will be made down the road because we're stuck in another situation where we have millions of new immigrants who have not followed the legal requirements? Everyone I've heard talking about a pathway to citizenship say that they don't want to create that situation, and many who support a pathway, are talking about wanting to do it in conjunction with closing the Southern border. And I'm not really sure how you do that effectively. JULIE ROYS: How you close the border?  ROBERT McFARLAND: So, in other words, many of the proposals for a pathway to citizenship for those already here, the compromise put forward is just we'll shut down the Southern border of the United States completely, and tightly secure it. And, of course, the President's proposal is to build a wall, but many critics of that proposal have said it's impossible to close a border effectively, even with a wall. And so, my point is, I think that as we look into the future, anything we do now for this group of people, we're going to have problems in the future with a new group of people who are here illegally. And so, thinking carefully about how we're going to deal with this issue long-term, I think, is one of the reasons why I would like to see Congress address this comprehensively.  JULIE ROYS: But you, you're not for a pathway to citizenship, but are you for some sort of way of helping them come out of the shadows, maybe getting a fine?  ROBERT McFARLAND: I believe there already is a pathway to citizenship. There is a way to apply for U.S. citizenship. And in fact, over eight hundred thousand people right now are in that line. They have already applied, and they are waiting on immigration courts to handle their application. And so, I don't see it to be just to put these  11 million ahead of those who have already invested themselves in applying for the visa, getting their green card, standing in line for two years, or meeting any of the conditions for citizenship that currently exist.  JULIE ROYS: But what do you propose then with the 11 million, or however large that number is? Do you think we should just deport them?  ROBERT McFARLAND: I think that they're here in violation of the law, and unless the law is changed, the remedy that exists on the books is either deportation or a fine. There is some discretion there for the President. Or change the law. What I cannot be in support of is just saying, “Oh, well, let's just ignore that group of people.”  JULIE ROYS: What do you think of that, David?  DAVID IGLESIAS: Well, I mean, the thought of deporting 11 million people is a.) impossible and b.) even if we could do that, it would crater certain industries in this country. The ag industry would crater, the construction industry would crater, a lot of the food service industry would crater. Meat processing, chicken processing. We simply need the manpower. But we've got to get people here who are here for a set amount of time, and we know who they are, we know what their status is, and at the end of their job, they go home. Similar to the work project plan that we had in Mexico in the 1940's and 50's. I'm not sure why that program ever ended, but we need to bring something like that back.  ROBERT McFARLAND: And so all I'm saying is, if we're going to do something like that, then let's empower these individuals to acquire work visas and be here legally so they don't have to be in the shadows, and they don't have to fear the penalties that are currently on the books. JULIE ROYS: Well, it does seem to me we have to do something. I read a story last night, and it did just break my heart. It was about these women who are working, picking vegetables and watermelons, different things, and they're making three dollars an hour, way below minimum wage, right, because they're undocumented, they can get away with that. And they're in danger. Often their supervisors look to them as prey because they know they don't have much recourse under the law. So, a lot of these women are assaulted, they're raped. They don't report it. I mean, what's happening, it's just awful. And it happening within our country. I mean, there's gotta be a way to deal with that. And David, it seems to me, it needs to happen quickly, doesn't it? DAVID IGLESIAS: Yeah, I mean we have to create a legal work status that doesn't lead to citizenship. I mean, a lot of these migrant workers just want to come out here, work, send money home, and then go home. We need to encourage that, you know. I just came back from Singapore, and they have a fascinating system. When you enter as a foreign national, you have to tell them when you're going back. You have to show evidence of when you're going to go back in the way of a return ticket. Otherwise, they won't let you in. Why can't we do something like that?  JULIE ROYS: Well, and that's interesting because when we think of – like you mentioned, Robert – we think of illegals, we're not thinking necessarily of expired visas. And yet I did read that the greatest number of expired visas – we're not talking Mexican immigrants, we're talking Asian immigrants have these expired visas – and yeah, they're overstaying their welcome, David.   DAVID IGLESIAS: Right, and also, we need to penalize American employers who knowingly hire people who are illegal. You know, we've been talking about the immigrant. We've not been talking about the American employers who are benefitting from the status and taking advantage of it. We need to take gloves off and prosecute some of them.  JULIE ROYS: We don't have a lot of time, but there's one other issue I do want to get to because I know it's one that a lot of people feel strongly about. And that's this whole issue of separating young children from their parents. And this is one that the press has exploited, let's admit that. But, at the same time, as Christians, as people who care about families, that's pretty tough. Robert, what do you think about that issue? ROBERT McFARLAND: Well, I agree that it's tough, and I agree that we should foster keeping families together, if at all possible. I'll say again that the laws on the books – unlawful entry, unless you're claiming amnesty, allows the government to prosecute you for a misdemeanor and imprison you for up to six months. And I think what's happening is that that law's being used, you know, when parents are convicted of a crime or put in the port system, they can be separated from their children whether you're an immigrant or not. So we need to include this issue in looking at the issue of immigration reform at the legislative level.  JULIE ROYS: But would you be in favor – I mean, if the law says families should be separated, children should be separated – to do it?  ROBERT McFARLAND: The law doesn't say that. The law—  JULIE ROYS: Right. ROBERT McFARLAND: When a parent is sent to prison for violating a federal law, whether you're an immigrant or not, you're separated from your children. And that's a consequence of committing a crime. Right now, this status, if you enter unlawfully, it's a misdemeanor. And if you re-enter, it's a felony. And so, it's the nature of the offence itself that's causing the separation. And I'll go back to my earlier comment. I think the President has, in some ways, weaponized this issue with his rhetoric. And, you know, our moral consciousness as a nation has responded. We, I've been heartened to see that we do not support dividing families up, as a people.  JULIE ROYS: But it's tough. It's tough when you've got a parent who's not here legally. The child is, maybe, and do we send them back? David, let me throw it to you. DAVID IGLESIAS: Well, what's even tougher is when you have children who were born in the U.S., and their parents get sent home. So, what do you do with a child, because they're a U.S. national? I guess they can go back with their family, but they don't lose their citizenship. You know, what Robert said is true. Crime has consequences. And one of those consequences is being separated from your family. I think the U.S. needs to work very closely with doing public service ads in Mexico and Central America and tell them exactly what to expect if they enter the U.S. illegally because there's so much misinformation. So, just blitz the airwaves and internet and TV with “this is what will happen to you.”  JULIE ROYS: Hmm. And what do you think of the wall? Good idea? Bad idea? We just have a short amount of time, but I'm curious. DAVID IGLESIAS: Well, I mean, the law I think is a very practical one. We can't keep kids imprisoned. We have to create a penalty. It is what it is. JULIE ROYS: It is what it is. So, you're in favor of a wall. What about you, Robert. DAVID IGLESIAS: I'm sorry there, I thought you said “the law.”  JULIE ROYS: A wall. DAVID IGLESIAS: A wall would be a colossal waste of money. You build a ten-foot wall, and somebody would find an eleven-foot ladder. It simply won't work. JULIE ROYS: Alright. Robert, what do you think?  ROBERT McFARLAND: Well, many of the smuggling routes that are already existing are tunnels underneath existing fences. And so, I think that's a very practical question that needs some attention. I think the bigger question is how do we secure the Southern border? And interestingly, Canada's asking this question regarding its Southern border. You can read about that if you just do some research on the rise of deportations in Canada, that are already occurring. JULIE ROYS: Well, I'm going to have to wrap this up, and I'm sorry. We could talk about this much, much longer. But I do think Scripture is clear that we are to welcome foreigners.  In fact, in Leviticus, God says to the Israelites: “When a stranger resides with you in your land, you shall not do him wrong. (He) shall be to you as the native among you, and you shall love him as yourself . . .”  So, as Christians, should we welcome immigrants? Well, sure, but in Leviticus God is talking about foreigners legitimately living among the Israelites.  So, I think there's an issue of legitimacy.  That's my view. If you'd like to share yours, I encourage you to go to my website Julieroys.com. There, you'll find audio of this radio show as well.  Hope you have a great weekend and God bless!     Read more

As we enter the middle of our series on God's promises, today we're going to look at his promise of freedom. Every day this world tries to chain us to its ways, holding us down where God is trying to lift us up. But in Jesus, we've been offered total and complete freedom. And in the Spirit we're offered a continual pathway to exercise that freedom. Whether it's fear, lust, pride, or something else, God has real freedom for you today in his presence. May chains break today in light of God's glorious grace. Our Scripture for today comes from Galatians 5:1, and today's worship is Death Where Is Your Sting by Cory Asbury. First15 is a daily devotional written and recorded by Craig Denison. If you would like to learn more about the First15 app, books, blogs, videos and our other resources, please visit first15.org. You can always reach out to us on our contact page on the website. And, if you feel called to support First15 financially, you may give here.