Podcasts about good fight

How should Christians respond when political leaders, officials, or other authority figures make life harder? In 1 Timothy 2:1–8, Paul calls believers to replace anger and resentment with prayer, especially prayer for the salvation of those they may distrust, oppose, or even feel oppressed by.In this week's episode, we explore:Why Paul urges believers to pray for all people, including kings and those in positions of authorityHow prayer for difficult leaders reveals whether we are trusting God or quietly seethingWhat Paul means by living a “peaceful and quiet life”How godliness, a good conscience, and self-control shape our response to authorityWhy God's desire for people to be saved should influence our own desiresWhat it means that there is one God and one mediator, Jesus Christ Why “lifting holy hands” is less about physical posture and more about the condition of the heartHow the gospel places rulers and ordinary people on equal ground before GodWhy Paul's focus is not political strategy, but the inward spirit that should mark a believerAfter listening, you'll better understand how 1 Timothy 2:1–8 connects prayer, authority, salvation, and godliness. You'll also be challenged to examine whether anger or trust is shaping your response to difficult people and to consider how praying for their salvation can become evidence of a heart transformed by the gospel.Series: 1 Timothy: Fight the Good Fight

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We endure the fight because of Jesus, for the sake of others, to receive the blessing and to avoid the curse.

Most of us would rather talk about almost anything than money. Jesus didn't share that hesitation. He talked about it constantly. Lead Pastor Josh Carstensen begins a look at four enemies of the heart (money, pleasure, power, and honor), starting with money.Working from Matthew 6 and 1 Timothy 6, he draws a crucial distinction. Money itself is a neutral tool that can do great good or great harm. The real enemy is the love of money: trusting our own resources for our well-being. Whether you have plenty or very little, that pull is real. So why is it so dangerous, and what does it take to fight for a heart that money doesn't master?Part of Northwest Hills' ongoing series on fighting the good fight.Scripture ReferencesMatthew 6:19–21Matthew 6:241 Timothy 6:9–12Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(00:30) Message: Money and the Fight for Your Heart(01:48) Two Words Nobody Wants to Hear from a Pastor(04:33) Four Enemies of the Heart and Our History with Money(08:18) Jesus Talked About Money All the Time(10:05) Reading Matthew 6 and 1 Timothy 6(12:35) Money Is a Tool; the Love of Money Is the Enemy(19:03) Three Reasons the Love of Money Is Dangerous(32:02) If You Want to Move Your Heart, Move Your MoneyMentioned in This MessageMoney, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy AlcornThank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 27, 2026, at 8:00am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.

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Before he was an apostle, Paul had believers put to death. He was so notorious that when God sent a man named Ananias to help him, Ananias begged to be sent anywhere else. In 1 Timothy 1:12-20, Paul looks back at that history and draws a surprising conclusion: God didn't show him mercy in spite of how far gone he was. He showed him mercy because of it, so that no one, in any generation, could look at their own past and conclude they were too far gone too.In this week's episode, we explore:What Paul means when he thanks Jesus for "judging him faithful," and why that phrase isn't about Paul's worthiness at allWhy Paul's ignorance didn't excuse him, and why he brings it up anywayWhat it means that Paul calls himself the "foremost of sinners," and why that's less about being the worst human ever and more about being the most notoriousHow Paul's own story is meant to work as proof that no one is beyond the reach of God's mercyWhat it means to "fight the good fight" of holding onto faith and a good conscience, and the everyday temptations that make that a real fightWhy Paul says he "handed over" two men to Satan, and why that was an act of honesty, not crueltyAfter listening, you'll understand why Paul's worst chapter became the foundation for one of the clearest statements of grace in the New Testament. If you've ever wondered whether you've done too much wrong to be forgiven, or you're in the daily fight to hold onto your own faith and a clear conscience, this episode will show you that the same mercy that reached Paul is still reaching people today, including you.  Series: 1 Timothy: Fight the Good Fight

Agitation, anger, grief, caregiving, faith: in this episode of Round Hill Radio, Ed and Leslie dig into what agitation actually is: a warning sign, a form of resistance, or both. They talk through the Book of Job, moral imagination, and a very personal story about watching a mother's dementia turn "agitation" into something closer to dignity. This is a conversation about holy anger, courageous compassion, and what it means to bring your full, unsettled self into community. Round Hill Radio is a production of Round Hill Community Church in Greenwich, CT. More at roundhillradio.org.

Guarding your heart isn't a single decision — it's a daily fight over what you let in, what comes out, and where your eyes are fixed. Proverbs 4:23 calls the heart "the wellspring of life," and the verses around it spell out exactly how to protect it: guard your ears, guard your mouth, guard your eyes, and ponder your path.We see this demonstrated in the life of Caleb, the spy who trusted God's promise when ten others gave in to fear, who spoke the truth to a terrified nation even under threat of being stoned, and who at eighty-five years old was still strong enough to ask for the very land God had promised him years earlier. His story is a picture of a heart that stayed fixed forward, no matter how long the wait.Scripture ReferencesProverbs 4:20–27Numbers 13Numbers 14Joshua 14Key Moments 00:00 Welcome 00:31 Message: Eyes Fixed Forward 03:14 Recap: The Good Fight & Guarding Your Heart 08:49 Scripture: Proverbs 4:20–27 10:04 Guard Your Ears: Caleb and the Voice of God 17:12 Guard Your Mouth: Speaking Truth to a Fearful Crowd 21:12 Guard Your Eyes: Fixed Forward Through Forty Years 28:43 Ponder Your Path: Where Is My Heart Chasing? 33:19 Reflection and PrayerThank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 20, 2026, at 9:30am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.

We must flee some things, pursue some things, fight some things and keep some things.

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In this opening conversation on 1 Timothy they unpack Timothy's costly heart for mission, the urgency of putting the household of God in order, why doctrine and life can never be separated, and how “vain discussions” and speculation still distract the church today—from wild eschatology claims to internet-pastor clickbait. They close by recovering the lawful use of the law: exposing sin and pointing us to Christ, then guiding grateful obedience that displays the beauty of God's design.We hope you enjoy, and as usual, if you have any questions for Sermon B-Sides or anything else, email us at pastor@coramdeochurch.org.

Not every confident Bible teacher is leading you toward the truth. In Ephesus, some teachers sounded impressive, quoted the Law with authority, and drew a following. But Paul says they were doing real damage, because they didn't understand what they were talking about. This episode walks through 1 Timothy 1:5-11 to uncover the real test Paul gives Timothy for spotting sound Bible teaching, and it isn't about how the message is delivered.In this week's episode, we explore:Why Paul says the goal of all good Bible teaching is love, and why that's a much higher bar than simply sounding rightWhat a "pure heart," "good conscience," and "sincere faith" mean in Paul's original contextHow to recognize "vain discussion," the kind of teaching that sounds spiritual but says nothing you can actually pin downWhy Paul insists the law was given to sinners, not to the already righteous, and how that single idea corrects a very common way of misreading ScriptureWhat it means to use Scripture as a mirror instead of a checklistAfter listening, you'll walk away with a clear, practical way to evaluate any Bible teaching you encounter, whether it's a Sunday sermon, a podcast, or a book. You'll understand why Paul cared far more about substance than style, and you'll be equipped to ask better questions of your own teachers, and of yourself, the next time Scripture is on the table. Series: 1 Timothy: Fight the Good Fight

The good fight requires we fight against culture, our flesh and the enemy.

Conflict runs throughout the biblical story, but the fight between good and evil isn't only something happening around us. Proverbs 4:23 brings the struggle inward: "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."As Northwest Hills begins The Good Fight, we explore what the Bible means by the heart, why our inner lives matter so deeply, and why changing our behavior alone doesn't reach the source. Solomon's own story offers a striking tension: a man known for extraordinary wisdom who nevertheless allowed his heart to drift.Scripture ReferencesProverbs 4:231 Kings 11:4Psalm 139:23–24Ephesians 3:14–21Key Moments(00:00) Welcome(00:32) Message: Guard Your Heart(04:21) Conflict Throughout the Bible's Story(10:49) Proverbs 4:23: Keep Your Heart With All Vigilance(13:16) What We Guard: Valuable, Dangerous, Vulnerable(17:25) First Step: Realize You're in a Fight(19:40) Two Conditions of the Heart: Old and New(24:06) Solomon: Great Wisdom, Drifting Heart(28:18) Time to Reflect: Where Is My Heart?Thank you for listening to this message from Northwest Hills Community Church in Corvallis, Oregon, on September 14, 2026, at 8:00am. You can find us online at ⁠nwhills.com⁠.

Recorded May 17, 2026 - Sunday Evening Service

"True spiritual warfare is praying and watching for things that harm the saints."In Episode 15 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff concludes the series by revealing the power of prayer in spiritual warfare. After describing the armor of God, Paul immediately instructs believers to pray always, remain watchful, persevere, and make supplication for all the saints. Spiritual warfare is not fought by attacking people, but by standing together, praying for one another, and using the Word of God against the powers of darkness.Discover how praying for our families, churches, pastors, and fellow believers becomes an active part of the spiritual battle. When we pray, praise, meditate on, and speak God's Word, we wield the sword of the Spirit, stand in the victory Christ has already won, and learn how to fight the good fight of faith through the power of prayer.Prayer becomes especially powerful when we pray God's Word. Prayer becomes especially powerful when we pray God's Word. The prayers Paul recorded in Ephesians and Colossians are just as effective today. We can pray for wisdom and revelation, enlightened understanding, knowledge of God's will, and strength to walk worthy of our calling. These prayers equip us to stand against deception and help others overcome the enemy's attacks.

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"When we speak God's Word, it is a sword in the spirit world."In Episode 14 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff focuses on the final piece of the armor of God - the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Spiritual warfare cannot be fought with natural strength or human wisdom. God has equipped believers with spiritual weapons, and His Word becomes a powerful weapon when it is placed in our hearts and spoken from our mouths.The sword of the Spirit is not simply quoting Scripture religiously. It is allowing God's Word to fill our hearts until it becomes what we pray, praise, meditate on, and speak. Discover how putting the Word of God in your heart and speaking it from your mouth equips you to engage in spiritual warfare and win the good fight with the weapon God has already placed in your hands.

Would you pick a quiet, unproven thirty-something to lead a church in crisis? Paul did. In 1 Timothy 1:1-4, he hands Timothy, a young pastor with no impressive pedigree and a hesitant personality, the task of confronting false teachers in one of the most spiritually chaotic cities in the ancient world. This episode explores why Paul trusted him anyway, and what that choice reveals about the kind of leader God actually looks for.In this week's episode, we explore:What it means that Paul calls himself an "apostle," and why that claim to authority matters for how we read this letterWhy Paul calls God "our Savior" and Jesus "our hope," and what that reveals about how the earliest believers understood rescue and mercyWhat Paul means by "myths and endless genealogies," and how a chain of borrowed authority can make a false teaching sound credibleWhy Jesus taught with a different kind of authority than the scribes, and what that means for how we study Scripture todayThe surprising list of reasons Timothy seemed unqualified to lead, and why none of them disqualified him in Paul's eyesWhat the story of God choosing David over his older, more impressive brothers teaches us about how God evaluates a leaderAfter listening, you'll understand what it means to have authority to teach and lead in the church, and you'll see that credentials, confidence, and charisma were never the real qualification. If you've ever felt too young, too quiet, or too ordinary for what God has put in front of you, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what God actually values in the people he calls. Series: 1 Timothy: Fight the Good Fight

What if the greatest battlefield in our spiritual lives is right inside our own minds?In Episode 13 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff focuses on the fifth piece of God's armor - the helmet of salvation. The enemy's attacks are not always dramatic or obvious. Often, the battle is a subtle and persistent war fought through the thoughts we choose to entertain. Fear, worry, unbelief, and discouragement can take root when wrong thoughts are allowed to dominate, but believers are called to take every thought captive and bring it into obedience to Christ.Putting on the helmet of salvation means renewing our minds and choosing to think in agreement with God and His Word. This is not positive thinking or "mind over matter." The Christian life does not originate in the mind, but what God has already placed within our born-again spirit must come through a renewed mind as we agree with Him.Discover how mind renewal transforms our lives as we put off the old way of thinking and put on the new man in Christ. By setting our minds on things above, rejecting renegade thoughts, and meditating on God's truth, we can experience the life and peace that come from being spiritually minded and stand victorious in the battle.

What is a spiritual battle, and how do we know we're fighting it the right way? In Episode 12 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff focuses on the fourth piece of God's armor, the shield of faith. The armor described in Ephesians 6 is not simply equipment we put on before the battle begins. Putting it on and walking it out by faith is the battle itself.Truth comes first because faith cannot exist without it. We cannot believe God for what we do not know. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and we must mix faith with His Word for it to become effective in our lives. The shield of faith enables us to quench the fiery darts of unbelief, fear, hardship, and circumstances that tempt us to doubt God's truth and His promises.Discover how the shield of faith equips us to stand through every test, trust God when it looks like we are losing, and fight from the position of victory He has already given us in Christ.

In “What Life Are You Building?”, Pastor Chrissy Cole teaches from 1 Timothy 6 about building a life that reflects Christ in public and in private. Paul's instructions challenge the church to reject false teaching, pursue contentment, fight the good fight of faith, guard the gospel, and place its hope in God rather than the uncertainty of wealth.Through four searching contrasts, this sermon asks whether we are building lives of comfort or discomfort, earthly wealth or eternal worship, self-indulgence or servanthood, and personal gain or generosity. Chrissy explains how correction produces maturity, why biblical knowledge should lead to humility and transformation, and how faithful generosity can draw others toward Jesus and bring glory to God. (00:00) - Building a Healthy Church (00:59) - Guarding the Gospel from False Teaching (07:53) - Honor and Order in 1 Timothy 6 (11:09) - When Knowledge Produces Pride (13:40) - Godliness with Contentment (15:07) - Fight the Good Fight of Faith (19:15) - Wealth, Generosity, and True Life (22:00) - Guard What God Entrusted to You (27:07) - Does Your Private Life Reflect Christ? (30:10) - What Life Are You Building? (30:37) - Comfort or Discomfort? (34:08) - Earthly Wealth or Eternal Worship? (37:35) - Self-Indulgence or Servanthood? (39:30) - Personal Gain or Generosity? (45:03) - Faithful to Christ and the Gospel

Are you fighting as a Christian? Are you fighting against the world, the flesh, and the Devil? Are you fighting against the enemy? Is it a good fight that you are fighting?

What does the gospel of peace have to do with spiritual warfare?In Episode 11 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff teaches on spiritual warfare by focusing on the third piece of armor described in Ephesians 6. Believers are to have their feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace. This peace is very different from the counterfeit peace the world offers. It does not mean avoiding conflict, ignoring evil, or compromising truth to keep the peace.The gospel of peace is the good news that God has made peace with us through the blood of Jesus Christ. The enemy wants people to believe that God is angry with them, against them, or unwilling to forgive them. But believers cannot fight an effective spiritual battle while believing God is their enemy. Knowing that God is for us, not against us, gives us confidence to stand against guilt, condemnation, and the enemy's lies.As believers, we are called to carry this message of reconciliation into a world held captive by lies about God. Discover how the gospel of peace becomes both a foundation for standing firm in spiritual warfare and a powerful message that helps bring others out of darkness and back into relationship with God.

The most powerful weapon available to us in spiritual warfare is one we already possess. In Episode 9 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff exposes the spiritual conflict between truth and lies. Satan traffics in darkness, deception, and fraud, using lies to ensnare people and lead them further into bondage. But the truth of God's Word has the power to break deception, expose darkness, and set people free.The enemy can only promote a lie by suppressing the truth. When believers remain silent, self-censor, or refuse to speak because they fear rejection, persecution, or being misunderstood, deception is allowed to spread unchecked. Yet Christians are called to stand firm, proclaim the truth in love, and refuse to surrender their most powerful spiritual weapon.Discover how embracing God's Word as the final authority equips us to win the battles we face. Truth separates light from darkness, freedom from bondage, and righteousness from deception. Satan's primary strategy is to deceive and suppress the truth, but when we speak it, live it, and stand firmly upon it, we push back the darkness. Truth is a nuclear force against the lies of the enemy. 

The single greatest weapon we have against the enemy in this spiritual battle is simply knowing who we are before God.Satan comes against us with guilt, shame, and condemnation, whispering that our failures have disqualified us. But Romans 5:17 declares that those who receive the abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness will reign in life through Jesus Christ. Righteousness is not something that is earned or maintained through perfect behavior. It is a gift of righteousness through Jesus, received by faith.In Episode 10 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff reveals why the breastplate of righteousness is essential in spiritual warfare. When believers are established in their righteousness in Christ, the enemy loses one of his most effective weapons. Instead of allowing condemnation to push us down and away from God, we can run boldly toward Him, resist the devil, and stand confidently in the authority Christ has given us.Discover the difference between condemnation that drives us from God and conviction that draws us closer to Him. When we truly know who we are in Christ, guilt and shame lose their power, our failures no longer define us, and we can fight the good fight of faith with confidence. The righteous are as bold as a lion.

The Christian life is a battle, but it is a good fight because God fights for us, victory is already promised, the enemy will ultimately lose, and every battle has an expiration date. This message also emphasizes genuine repentance as leaving the old life behind with no intention of returning, reminding believers that victory is not behind us but ahead of us through Jesus Christ.

You already have access to the single most powerful spiritual weapon available. In Episode 8 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff reveals why truth is the first piece of God's armor and the foundation that connects every other spiritual weapon. The battle believers face ultimately comes down to truth against lies. God works through truth, while Satan's primary weapon is deception. We must believe a lie before we can become ensnared by it.The fight of faith is the daily decision to believe God, trust His Word, and make it our final authority rather than accepting the philosophies and fraudulent narratives of the world. God's Word is truth, and when we continue in His Word, that truth sanctifies us, separates us from darkness, exposes deception, and brings freedom into every area of our lives.Believers are called to become pursuers, lovers, and courageous messengers of truth. Although we cannot confront every lie in our culture, when we focus on the truth and speak it in love, lies are exposed, and strongholds are broken. Satan cannot stand in the truth. Stand firmly on God's Word to withstand every assault of the enemy and fight the good fight of faith.

Timothy has been left in Ephesus with an intimidating assignment: confront false teachers, restore order, and guide a divided community without Paul beside him. Why did Paul trust this relatively young leader with such a difficult task and what does their story reveal about the real purpose of 1 Timothy? In this episode, we meet the two men behind the letter and uncover the central question that will guide the entire series: What happens when the truth of the gospel begins to shape the way God's people actually live together?Before we can understand 1 Timothy, we need to understand why it was written. This opening session of our study introduces the two men behind the letter and explains the situation that made the letter necessary. What you find here will change the way you read every chapter that follows.In this episode:Why 1 Timothy belongs to a special category of Paul's letters called the pastoral epistles and what makes them different from his other lettersHow Paul went from being the church's most determined persecutor to its most tireless missionary, and what his conversion on the road to Damascus actually meantWho Timothy was before Paul found him, why Paul chose him, and how their decade-long partnership shaped Timothy into someone Paul could trust with a troubled churchWhy the church in Ephesus was in crisis and what Paul hoped one young leader could do about itThe two major themes that hold the entire letter together: godliness and the conduct of believers in the household of GodHow Paul organized his instructions to Timothy around five distinct charges, one at the end of each major section of the letterSeries: 1 Timothy: Fight the Good Fight

We are not victims struggling to become victors. We are already victors, declared winners in Christ. The enemy's strategy is to deceive us into forgetting who we are.In Episode 7 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff teaches why the Armor of God is essential for every believer who wants to stand firm against the enemy's schemes. Spiritual warfare is not fought through human strength, emotion, or self-effort. It is fought in the Lord's might with the spiritual weapons God has already provided.Through Paul's description of a Roman soldier's armor in Ephesians 6, we learn how God equips us with truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, the Word of God, and prayer. Each piece prepares us to resist deception, remain established in faith, and stand confidently in the victory Christ has already secured.This battle is not against people, but against the spiritual forces that blind minds, distort truth, destroy lives, and keep people trapped in darkness. In Christ, we are blessed, seated with Him in heavenly places, and equipped with His name, authority, Spirit, and power.Discover what it means to put on the whole Armor of God and fight from a position of victory, not for victory.

Todd Kerns joins RadioBypass for an in-depth conversation covering Triumph, Toque, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Minefield, Heroes & Monsters, Black Sonic Pearls, and an incredible Rock and Roll life!This conversation has been a couple of years in the making. Mutual friend Mitch Perry first introduced Todd and RadioBypass host Ralph Rasmussen, and Todd and Ralph talked then about getting together for a RadioBypass interview. It took a little longer than planned—but considering everything happening in Todd's musical world right now, the timing couldn't have been much better.One of the biggest topics is Triumph.Todd takes us inside his experience joining Rik Emmett and Gil Moore for the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour, something he describes as among the most surreal experiences of his career. Growing up in Canada with Triumph's music in his DNA makes being part of the band's return especially meaningful.Todd talks about stepping into the role originally held by Mike Levine while still bringing his own personality to the stage, working alongside Phil X and Brent Fitz, recreating those classic Triumph songs live, and the unforgettable moment when Rik Emmett asked him to sing “Fight the Good Fight.”With a second leg of the Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour announced, Todd also discusses what might change when the band heads back out and some of the Triumph music he'd love to tackle. We also dive into Toque, Todd's celebration of Canadian Rock and Roll with longtime musical partner Brent Fitz. Todd tells us how the band began, what Canadian rock means to him, and the story behind “Fighters,” which RadioBypass named one of our Top 11 Singles of 2025.Todd shares the meaning behind “Fighters,” the unexpected hockey story that inspired one of its lyrics, and what's happening now with Toque—including their brand-new single “This Isn't Over.”The conversation also takes us through Minefield, Heroes & Monsters, Blackbird Angels, Todd's collaborations with Black Sonic Pearls, the changing music business, why being a frontman has helped him become a better sideman, and why saying “yes” has played such an important role throughout his career.And before we wrap up, Todd gives us some exciting news about Slash featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators:The next SMKC album is coming in 2027Todd says a new single should arrive before the end of 2026And the band plans to embark on a world tour in 2027Then we do what RadioBypass does best—turn up the music!Toque – FightersOne of the RadioBypass Top 11 Singles of 2025Toque – This Isn't OverThe brand-new Toque single, personally selected by Todd Kerns for RadioBypass.There was still plenty left to talk about when we reached the end—and Todd himself suggested a “Part Two.”We think that's a pretty good idea!Turn it up and enjoy our conversation with Todd Kerns!RadioBypass – celebrating rock past, present and future... delivering Rock and Roll music that DESERVES to be heard!

What does it mean to be clothed in the armor of light? The light of God's armor doesn't just expose the darkness - it expels it. In Episode 6 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff teaches one of the most vivid and practical pictures of spiritual warfare found in Scripture from Romans 13. Spiritual warfare is not fought through human strength, anger, or carnal weapons. It begins by casting off the works of darkness, putting on the Lord Jesus Christ, and learning to walk after the Spirit rather than the flesh. Our good works, integrity, love, and telling the truth are not passive virtues - they are our spiritual weapons. They penetrate the darkness by exposing it and ultimately expel it. The parallel drawn between putting on Christ and putting on the armor of light reminds us that spiritual warfare is not primarily about confronting external enemies but about the daily choice to walk after the Spirit rather than the flesh. Discover why the true battlefield is for the souls of men and how the gospel turns people from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God. This is the good fight: standing firm in truth, walking in love, and letting the light of Jesus shine through our lives.

How can evil still prevail when Jesus stripped the devil, defeated the devil, and absolutely destroyed his power over us? Satan cannot devour believers unless they submit to him, and that submission often happens subtly through our thoughts and beliefs. When we exalt a philosophy, argument, or tradition above the Word of God, we are giving the enemy building materials for a stronghold.In Episode 5 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff reveals how strongholds are formed in the mind and how they can be torn down through the spiritual weapons God has provided. The battle is not fought with physical weapons. It takes place in our minds, homes, finances, relationships, and every area where we allow a secular worldview to oppose the truth of Scripture.Believers do not have to remain defeated by a defeated devil. Victory requires us to cast down arguments, take every thought captive, and make it obedient to Christ. Discover how to recognize strongholds, replace lies with truth, and stand firm in the good fight of faith.

What if one of the greatest obstacles to spiritual victory is fighting the wrong enemy? We waste our energy fighting the people around us, our circumstances, and even God, while the real battle remains hidden.In Episode 4 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff reveals that believers must identify the correct enemy, engage in the right battle, and use the spiritual weapons God has provided. Many Christians are losing unnecessary ground because they are unaware of the conflict, fighting against flesh and blood, or still living as though God is their adversary. God is not against us. He is the source of our strength and victory.The weapons of our warfare are not natural or carnal; they are mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments, and bringing every thought into obedience to Christ. These strongholds are false beliefs, philosophies, opinions, and ways of thinking that exalt themselves above God's Word. When lies are accepted and left unchallenged, they become fortresses where the enemy finds refuge.Discover how the Word of God exposes deception, dismantles strongholds, and sets people free. God has equipped you to engage in the battle rather than remain a passive casualty. Learn to stand against evil, resist the enemy, and fight the right battle with the right weapons.

Send us Fan MailC4 Leaders – the ONLY nonprofit to utilize the pizza making process to create space for our companions to be seen, heard, and loved.   We work with businesses, sports teams, hospitals, churches…anyone looking to RISE TOGETHER.  We also write children's books and use the most amazing handmade, hand-tossed, sourdough pizza to bring out the best in each other.   Please check out c4leaders.org to support our important work. Season 6 Episode #27 Bruce Babashan is coming from Washington D.C. (inform, inspire, & transform)You can find Bruce via his website brucebabashan.comAs the creator of Meet The Moment™, Bruce challenges one of the most common assumptions in leadership—that organizations succeed simply by developing exceptional leaders. His work argues that while leadership development is essential, it is only part of the equation. The organizations that consistently perform at the highest level also prepare for the reality that every leader is human. Drawing on experience in executive leadership, organizational assessment, and high-stakes decision environments, Bruce helps audiences understand why judgment, communication, and decision-making can change as complexity, uncertainty, and pressure increase—and why organizations should anticipate those moments rather than simply react to them. Instead of asking how leaders can become tougher or more resilient, Bruce introduces a practical framework for building leadership support systems that help preserve sound decisions, clear communication, and organizational performance when the stakes are highest. Bruce, thanks for sharing your many gifts and talents with people all over the world, thanks for continuing to grow as a leader, and thanks for being our guest on Life's Essential Ingredients…welcome to the show!TOTD – “As to methods, there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The person who grasps principles can successfully select their own methods. The person who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble."  Harrington Emerson (efficiency engineer)Build a habit - to create intention - to live your purpose!In this episode:What was life like growing up?How did you get involved with boxing?Mohammad Ali story…The Good Fight nonprofit…Poise in the NoiseFirst Code…Making Decision in the heat of the momentTraining fighters for almost 30 years…making decisions in 60 seconds (time in between rounds)…when things were on the line…Game 7 mentality…crunch time…See coaches on the sideline…making mistakes…mismanaging the clock…A skill to be developed: Step 1 - awareness…Step 2 – control (regulate emotions) need to ooze confidence ..Step 3 – Clarity – process in which you choose to make decisions…principles in how you make decisions… especially in the crucial moments.  Step 4 – how do you communicate your decisionsWhat makes a great coach?Getting reps of being in the moment…in the fire…Phenomenology is a 20th-century philosophical movement and qualitative research method that investigates the nature of conscious, subjective lived experience.Managing StressBuilding ConfidenceCommunicating with purpose and precisionGetting out of the way      

Drew Burgess is back, and this time he's diving into handstand walking, the skill he says tells him everything about a dancer the first time he sees them attempt it.He breaks down progressions for every level, starting as early as a plank, and shares the hand squeezing trick that gets dancers to stack their hips like a rocket. There's also a studio wide challenge idea to keep every class pushing for more reps and more steps. If you teach acro, this one gives you something to use in class tomorrow. A full transcript of the podcast is available here: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/blog/ep-142-handstand-walking-with-drew-burgess About Drew Drew Burgess is a nationally recognized choreographer, adjudicator, educator, coach, and consultant specializing in dance and acrobatics. He serves on faculty and adjudication panels for prestigious organizations including Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America, Impact Dance Adjudicators, Kids Artistic Revue, Rainbow National Talent Competition, and Encore Performing Arts, among others. As a former competitive dancer, Drew held multiple regional titles including Master, Junior, & Teen Mr. Dance of Ohio, Mr. Dance of the Pacific Coast, and the national titles of Jr. Mr. Dance of America and Mr. Dance of America. He is certified by test to teach through DMA and DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, and Acrobatics and maintains active membership in both organizations. Drew is also Acrobatic Arts Certified (M1-M3) and is honored to be part of their staff as a USA Division Course Conductor and Examiner. He is also a proud faculty member of Accelerate: The World's Largest AcroDance Convention. Drew's professional performance credits include working with the Radio City Rockettes, Taylor Swift, and The Baha Men. He toured internationally as a professional dancer in Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance, performing in both “Rock the Ballet 2” and “Romeo & Juliet” as a multi-track swing in each show. His choreographic achievements include the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award from DMA, Overall Choreography Awards for Small Group and Production from NexStar, and Industry Dance Awards Nomination from KAR. Drew's students have earned distinguished honors including Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Miss Dance of Ohio, Mr. Dance of America, positions with the Radio City Rockettes, Walt Disney World, D1A Texas Tech Pom Squad, NFL Cincinnati Bengals (“Ben-gals”) Cheerleaders and Female Junior Solo Gold & Silver Medalist from IDO World AcroDance Championships. Currently based in Columbus, Ohio, Drew is on the weekly teaching staff at Straub Dance Center and Drake Dance Academy. He previously served as Tap Director at Spisak Dance Academy in Glendale, Arizona for four years. Drew has filmed educational content for CLI Studios and recently worked as a Guest AcroDance Coach for The Ohio State University Dance Team. He continues to share his expertise through year-round guest workshops, technique clinics, and choreography sessions worldwide. Listen to Drew's Previous Episodes Ep 56 Analyzing and Refining The Aerial with Drew Burgess - https://youtu.be/d58YRZ_Lgts Ep 60 Maximizing Potential: Cross Training in Acro with Drew Burgess - https://youtu.be/vjCbbwtp0WU Ep 80 Balancing & Limbering Fighting the Good Fight with Drew Burgess - https://youtu.be/PDdXl7ON3xA Ep 107 Acro Chat Coaching, Creativity, & Connection with Drew Burgess - https://youtu.be/IYS18yM0GA4 If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

What if the greatest battle we face every day is one most of us never recognize we are in? "You entered a battlefield when you became born again." The Christian life is an ongoing spiritual conflict that requires us to understand our enemy, our weapons, our authority, and our source of strength.In Episode 3 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff teaches that the fight is real, but so is the victory already declared over us through faith in Jesus Christ. Believers must first submit to God and then actively resist the devil, steadfast in faith. To resist means to oppose, withstand, and refuse to back down when Satan attacks our confidence in God's goodness, love, faithfulness, and power.This battle is not against flesh and blood, nor is it won through self-effort, pride, or natural ability. Pride opens the door to satanic influence, while humility positions us to receive God's empowering grace. Humility is not weakness. It's the strategic posture of a wise soldier. As we yield to God and put on His whole armor, we are empowered to withstand every assault, stand our ground, and fight from the victory Christ has already won.

The message frames Christian service as a spiritual warfare where believers fight against darkness rather than people. It highlights the profound impact of faithful individuals with disabilities who serve through prayer and love, demonstrating that true ministry stems from devotion to Christ rather than mere duty. The speaker encourages listeners to endure hardship by focusing on their victory in Christ, the power of prayer, and the hope of eternal glory. By adopting a soldier's mindset grounded in love for Jesus, believers can find strength and purpose in their daily struggles. Ultimately, the message calls for steadfast commitment to serving God with vision and joy until the final reward is realized.

There is a battle being fought all around us, and whether we realize it or not, every one of us is in the middle of it. If you are a believer, you are under constant assault from the forces of darkness. In Episode 1 of "The Good Fight", Duane Sheriff explains why tribulation, persecution, and hardship often arise when believers choose to live under the rule and reign of Jesus.Tribulation and hardship are not random. They are a direct result of the kingdom of God living inside of us. In Acts 14, the Apostle Paul was stoned and left for dead, yet returned to strengthen the believers who watched it happen and encourage them to continue in the faith. Tribulation is not evidence that God has abandoned us, but a part of the spiritual resistance that accompanies lives fully surrendered to Christ.Jesus promised that we would face tribulation in this world, but He also assured us that He has overcome it. As a result, faith cannot remain passive. It must be active, steadfast, and prepared to resist the opposition that comes. The question is whether we are prepared to pay the cost. Discover how to endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ, stand firm against spiritual opposition, and fight the right fight, the right way, from a position of victory rather than defeat.

FISHING SOLVES A LOT OF PROBLEMS And loneliness is one of them. Today I’m talking with Executive Director Ben Fickett from Fishing the Good Fight, an organization that aims to help men overcome mental health issues using fly fishing. As one who spent her childhood fishing with my dad I can tell you being on the water is one of the best ways to spend a day. Ben joins me at 1, and you can find out more about Fishing the Good Fight here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“There is a battle raging whether you engage or not.” In Episode 1 of "The Good Fight," Duane Sheriff introduces the reality of spiritual warfare and explains why the Christian life was never meant to be passive. Many believers are ill-equipped, unprepared, or even unaware of the battles raging against their families, churches, and faith.Spiritual warfare is real, but our authority in Christ is greater. Most believers will either overestimate the devil and become demon-focused or underestimate the enemy and become needless casualties. Our battle is not against God, flesh and blood, or one another. It is a spiritual fight that requires spiritual weapons and active, aggressive faith.What makes this a good fight? Through Christ, believers have already been declared winners. We do not fight to obtain victory through our own effort, but from the victory Jesus has already secured by grace. Discover how to recognize the true battle, fight the right enemy, and lay hold of everything Christ has provided.

Introduction If salvation is by grace and our good works do not earn our redemption, what motivates us to live faithfully for Christ? Scripture speaks openly about rewards, crowns, and even Christ repaying his people for what they have done. At first glance, this can seem to conflict with the Protestant conviction that we are saved by grace alone. The answer is not to deny the biblical language of rewards, but to understand how those rewards are given. We do not merit God's favor, but we receive these rewards by grace (LD 24). If it is by grace, then what can these rewards be? Why would we work for Christ if these rewards are freely given to us? Our Blessings Are Established, Not Earned The standard for earning God's blessing through our own works would be nothing less than perfection. There is no acceptable margin of error before a perfectly holy God. If we were to stand before him on the basis of our works, even our best efforts would fall short. The problem is that even our best works are stained by sin. This helps us understand Paul's confidence at the end of his life. When he says, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) he is not boasting that he has accumulated enough merit to purchase his crown. His confidence rests in the faithfulness of God and the finished work of Christ. He has kept the faith, not the works. Paul knows that his departure is near, yet he can face death with peace because his salvation does not rest upon his own performance. His hope is established in Christ. This is why Paul is confident that God will rescue him from every evil deed. (2 Timothy 4:18). Our Rewards Are Given by Grace It is true that Scripture does speak about God rewarding his people. We have to deal with that language. Christ speaks of treasures in heaven, Paul looks forward to a crown of righteousness (2 Timothy 4:8) , and Scripture repeatedly teaches that God sees and remembers the works of his people.But these rewards are not wages that sinners independently earn. They are rewards of grace.When God calls attention to our good works, he is ultimately displaying what his grace has accomplished in them. These are not works that sinful people can or will produce by their own will. These works will only come by the Holy Spirit's power. Paul's description of himself as being “poured out as a drink offering” (2 Timothy 4:6) illustrates this beautifully. His suffering does not add to Christ's atoning sacrifice. Christ's work is complete. Paul's life and suffering simply demonstrate the sweetness and effectiveness of Christ's finished work.Therefore, when God crowns his people, he is not rewarding autonomous human achievement. He is crowning the work of his grace that produces the visible fruit. We Are Called to Fight the Good Fight of Faith Many people assume that if the rewards are given by grace, then we are not motivated to work. However, grace does not make Christians careless or passive. The opposite is true. Because we have been united to Christ, we now desire to live for him. People who do not have grace will not desire to live for Christ even a little bit. Paul tells Timothy to preach the Word, endure suffering, remain sober-minded, evangelize, and fulfill his ministry. Timothy is not told to earn a greater reward. He is exhorted to be faithful to Christ. (2 Timothy 4:1-5)Likewise, when Paul says that he has fought the good fight, he is describing the persevering Christian life. The fight is not an attempt to finish Christ's work. Paul is a drink offering. His life is spent, poured out as he nears death. Paul sees his life lived in Christ's power as a garnish alongside the true offering, not the offering itself. The drink offering does not add to or improve the sacrifice; it accompanies it, showing its sweetness. Christ's offering alone is what makes him right before God. His works are merely the sweet fruits that show the power of God's grace. (Leviticus 23:13; Numbers 15:1-10)Paul is using the metaphor of the Olympic games. The Christian life is a marathon, or an Olympic boxing match (I Corinthians 9:26-27). Paul's point is that he is living a deliberate life before the Lord's face. It is our continual turning to the Lord. We do not persevere in our own strength, nor do we persevere in order to earn God's love. We persevere because God is preserving us, and his grace produces a new desire within us to turn toward Christ and away from sin. The threat of God's judgment is frightening. However, if one is left in sin, then one will not care. Only those informed by the Lord's grace will care about truly pleasing the Lord. One truly informed by grace will see that they cannot please God in their works. Conclusion We do not deny that God calls us to do good works. We do not deny that God rewards the good works we do as a fruit of our faith. The problem is we can fall into a trap that we do good works to finish Christ's work. Paul was poured out as a drink offering. His works are not the basis of his righteousness. We do not obey Christ so that He will finally decide that we are worthy of heaven. Christ has already secured our redemption. We do not serve Him so that we can have a better mansion than someone else. We serve him because he is our Redeemer. The servants in Luke 17:10 understood this. When their master commended them, they did not boast about what they had earned. They simply recognized that they had done what their master had commanded. They merely did their duty!We should have the servant's perspective: Lord, we are just doing our duty to serve you. Christ has given us everything we need for salvation. He has given us His Spirit, united us to himself, and secured our eternal inheritance. Therefore, we joyfully serve him because we belong to him. Whatever reward he chooses to give is an expression of his grace. Whatever good work he produces in us is ultimately a testimony to his grace. And whatever perseverance we display is evidence that he is faithfully preserving his people. So let us fight the good fight of faith, finish the race set before us, and keep the faith. This is not for our praise, but for his glory alone!

For fifteen years, the Wednesday in the Word podcast has been exploring what the Bible means and how we know. Now, as we begin our 28th season, we're turning to a letter that asks an urgent and surprisingly modern question: How should the truth of the gospel shape the way Christians live?Season 28 on 1 Timothy starts September 2.We'll follow Paul's argument verse by verse, paying close attention to the text, the historical setting, and how we know what Paul meant. Along the way, we'll also face one of the most controversial and debated passages in the New Testament. Whether you are new to the Bible or have studied it for many years, I hope you'll join me for this season of Wednesday in the Word. Together, we'll discover what 1 Timothy teaches about truth, character, leadership, community, and faith worth fighting for. Series: 1 Timothy: Fight the Good Fight

Tim, JVL, and Andrew Egger discuss:-(Yet another) story of a former Trump voter seeing a loved one run into the immigration policies he voted for.-The faux outrage from MAGA-world at Sen. Jon Ossoff pointing out that Donald Trump and Natalie Harp travel together a lot.-Karoline Leavitt leaving the White House, and who might come next.-The Florida primary, and how Trump's hand-picked candidate MIGHT fumble the state away this fall.-Pete Hegseth traveling to Iowa. Is HE running?-Andrew breaks down the latest weird trend on right wing twitter: Postpartum Depression truthers.-Tim welcomes Nancy Mace to the YouTube content game.For Bulwark+ Subscribers: The pre-sale for this fall's Good Fight tour is ON. We're heading to Charlotte, Columbia, and Atlanta in October. Get your tickets HERE, or first, become a subscriber HERE.Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code THENEXTLEVEL at https://laundrysauce.com/THENEXTLEVEL #laundrysaucepodSleep cooler this summer with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at https://BollandBranch.com/NEXTLEVEL with code nextlevel.

2 Timothy 4:7–8 | Funeral Sermon for William “Bill” SchmidtIn this funeral sermon for William “Bill” Schmidt, Pastor Rojas reflects on St. Paul's words: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” Bill's family knew him as a fighter. He endured hardship, sacrificed for his family, and through it all held fast to Christ.But Bill's fight wasn't what saved him. Jesus fought the greater fight. He faced sin, death, and the devil, went all the way to the cross, and shed His blood for our forgiveness. We hold onto Christ only because Christ first laid hold of us.That truth became especially visible in Bill's final days. Even as dementia took away memories and words, he could still pray the Lord's Prayer. And when his family came to him, they found him clutching a crucifix so tightly that it had left an imprint in his hand. His hand held the crucifix because his heart held the Crucified One. More importantly, Christ was holding him.Now Bill's fight is finished. Faith has become sight. Hope has become fulfillment. He rests with Christ, awaiting the resurrection of the body and the crown of righteousness promised to all who love Christ's appearing.Subscribe & Share if this sermon strengthened your faith.

Send us Fan Mail  In today's episode, we discuss how Paul encouraged all believers to “fight the good fight of faith” and to “lay hold on eternal life.” Paul emphasized that this struggle is spiritual, because it is to preserve the faith. Timothy is charged “in the sight of God” to keep his confession “without spot, unrebukeable” until Christ's appearing. Paul then Jesus as the only Potentate and the King of kings. He is the one alone who possesses immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, worthy of all honor and power… we invite you to come study God's Word with us today!

ABOUT THE EPISODEListen in as David Schrock and Trent Hunter interview Ryan Helfenbein on his COA Longform Essay, "Retrieving The Christianity of America's Founding"Timestamps00:00 – Introducing Ryan Helfenbein04:33 – Ryan's Path From Seminary to Liberty University11:30 – Falwell's Shift: From Ministers to Moral Majority16:39 – Debating the Christian Nature of America's Founding19:03 – Reappraising Founders' Faith: Beyond the Deist Label23:19 – The First Amendment's True Intent: No Denominational Establishment28:01 – How Preachers Stirred Resistance to Tyranny32:05 – From Christian Roots to Secular Education37:40 – The Civil War and the Christian Nation Concept40:06 – Wayne Grudem's Framework for a Christian Nation46:15 – Historical Christian Character and Moral Laws48:34 – Tom Holland and Christian Origins of Modern Balues51:32 – Modern Religious Freedom, Immigration, and the Church's Civic Role01:01:12 – Rebuilding America and Defending Our Christian Inheritance01:03:30 – Trent's Advice for Pastors on Civic Engagement01:07:06 – Recommended Resources and OutroResources to Click“Retrieving The Christianity of America's Founding” – Ryan Helfenbein“Competing Visions of America at 250: Politics, Religion, and American Identity” – PRRI“Mapping Christian Nationalism Across the 50 States: Insights from PRRI's 2025 American Values Atlas” – PRRI“Speaker Johnson Leads Nation in Prayer of Rededication” – Mike Johnson“MS NOW's Katy Tur Forgets the Declaration of Independence's Most Famous Line in Botched Hit on Mike Johnson” – Isaac Schorr“‘Christian Nationalists' like Speaker Mike Johnson are a bigger threat than al-Qaeda” – James Carville“Political Strategist's Dire Warning About Mike Johnson” – Rachel Dobkin“Sorry, Politico: You Don't Get to Rewrite the Declaration of Independence” – Rachel Del Guidice“The Right Way to Cover the Intersection of Religion and Politics” – Heidi Przybyla“North Carolina pastor rejects ‘Christian nation' claims from GOP legislators” – Cardinal & Pine Staff“A Discourse Concerning Unlimited Submission and Non-Resistance to the Higher Powers” – Jonathan Mayhew“The Catechism of the Revolution” – David Kopel“Samuel Davies: Apostle of Dissent” – R. Isabela Morales“George Washington, letter to John Augustine Washington” – George Washington's Mt. Vernon“The Federalist Papers: No. 37” – James Madison“The Federalist Papers: No. 2” – John Jay“The Relative Influence of European Writers on Late Eighteenth-Century American Political Thought” – Donald S. Lutz“Religious Tests and Oaths in State Constitutions, 1776-1784” – Center for the Study of the American Constitution, University of Wisconsin“Constitution of Delaware; 1776”“Constitution of Maryland, 1776”“Fighting the Good Fight of Faith: 250 Years of Sacred Service of the United States Army Chaplain Corps” – Chaplain (Capt.) Joseph Feaster“Under providence and liberty: George Washington and the sacred birth of the Army Chaplain Corps” – Stella NauloChurch of the Holy Trinity v. United States“America's Christian Founding?” – Bradford Littlejohn“A Christian Manifesto” – Francis Schaeffer“Is America a Christian Nation?” – Apologetic Junkie“Seal of Approval” – Harvard Gazette“The Oldest Endowed Professorship” – Harvard Gazette“History of the United States” – Noah Webster“Of the Mode of Education Proper in a Republic” – Benjamin Rush“Horace Mann and the Irony of Secular Education” – Jeffrey PoletEverson v. Board of Education“Jefferson's Letter to the Danbury Baptists” – Thomas JeffersonTheme of the Month: God (B)less America: The United States at 250Give to Support the Work Books to ReadOn Rebellion – John Knox, ed. Roger A. MasonDid America Have a Christian Founding? – Mark David HallPolitics: According to the Bible: A Comprehensive Resource for Understanding Modern Political Issues in Light of Scripture – Wayne GrudemBLM: The Making of a New Marxist Revolution – Mike Gonzalez

Before his role on Apple TV+'s hit comedy "Shrinking," Michael Urie was a native Texan active in Speech & Drama all through high school. He trained in theatre studies at Collin County Community College before being accepted at the Juilliard School, where he was the recipient of the John Houseman prize for excellence in classical theater. In 2006, Urie joined the cast of ABC's dramedy UGLY BETTY, appearing as Marc St. James, the assistant of Wilhelmina Slater (Vanessa Williams). Twice he and the cast were nominated for Screen Actors Guild awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Urie has also appeared regularly on other hit shows such as YOUNGER, PARTNERS, THE GOOD WIFE, and THE GOOD FIGHT. He's returned often to his theater roots, making a Broadway debut in the second revival of HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING. His performance in the one-man show BUYER & CELLAR won him a Clarence Derwent Award and Drama Desk Award. Additional theater credits include TORCH SONG on Broadway, THE TEMPERAMENTALS, and HAMLET with the Shakespeare Theatre Company. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Michael Urie right here. Credits: Shrinking Ugly Betty Elsbeth Jersey Boys Live The Good Wife What's Your Emergency Guest Links: IMDB: Michael Urie, actor Instagram: @MichaelUrieLikesIt THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com APPLE PODCASTS: Subscribe to That One Audition on Apple Podcasts SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

Francis Fukuyama, Linda Chavez, and Rachel Janfaza join Yascha Mounk to discuss what a radical liberal agenda might look like today. In this week's episode of The Good Fight Club, Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama, Linda Chavez, and Rachel Janfaza explore whether Gen Z's political instincts are genuinely liberal, what a renewed liberalism needs to reclaim from the republican tradition, and how to rebuild a culture of public-spiritedness in an age of anti-establishment politics.  Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University and the founder of American Purpose. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. Linda Chavez is the Vice Chair of the Renew Democracy Initiative, founded by Garry Kasparov. She previously served in the Reagan administration and has been a syndicated columnist and political commentator for decades. Rachel Janfaza is the founder of Up and Up, where she researches and writes about the political beliefs and cultural attitudes of Gen Z. This conversation was recorded at the Liberalism for the 21st Century conference in Washington, D.C., which is organized by the Institute for the Study of Modern Authoritarianism. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following ⁠⁠⁠this link on your phone⁠⁠⁠. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Jack Shields and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠@Yascha_Mounk⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠@JoinPersuasion⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠Yascha Mounk⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Persuasion⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices