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New York state debates assisted suicide legislation, the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers, and four pianos and thirty players. Plus, Hunter Baker on protecting religious freedom, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from BibleStock.org. Helping Bible teachers bring the land of the Bible to life through photos and videos. BibleStock.org

Mike Ferguson in the Morning-President Trump stirs up the hornets nest after setting his sights on ending the birth tourism loophole of the 14th amendment - effectively ending the citizenship inheritance of babies born to non-citizens residing in the United States. -Hunter Baker explains what the data says about the Male Loneliness Epidemic, and the cultural and societal effects that are being observed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wisconsin's state supreme court race, South Korea's human rights violations, and the non-alcoholic cocktail trend. Plus, Hunter Baker honors a canceled pro-life champion, surprising a highschool band, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from LeTourneau University. The Christian Polytechnic University. More at LETU.EDU.

The March for Life in Washington, D.C., freedom for a Taliban prisoner, and mentoring forgiveness. Plus, Hunter Baker on a new culture of life, a flower that smells like roadkill, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from A-B-W-E Offering the free ebook Seize the Moment: 8 Ways Pastors Can Leverage Today's Freedom for Tomorrow's Mission abwe.org/seizethemomentAnd from OneLife. A Christian gap year program that allows students to grow in their faith, travel, and earn college credit. More at OneLifePath.org

Hunter Baker, author and professor at North Greenville University, joins Joseph Backholm to reflect on the political landscape with a new president. Should the country be optimistic or pessimistic? Hunter and Joseph analyze Trump’s resurgence into political power, a possible new era of free speech, and the concerns over the rising federal debt.

Hunter Baker, author and professor at North Greenville University, joins Joseph Backholm to reflect on the political landscape with a new president. Should the country be optimistic or pessimistic? Hunter and Joeseph analyze Trump's resurgence into political power, a possible new era of free speech, and the concerns over the rising federal debt.

Hunter Baker, author and professor at North Greenville University, joins Joseph Backholm to reflect on the political landscape with a new president. Should the country be optimistic or pessimistic? Hunter and Joseph analyze Trump’s resurgence into political power, a possible new era of free speech, and the concerns over the rising federal debt.

Canada's political future following Trudeau's resignation, the Senate debates immigration reform, and lessons from an online scam. Plus, Hunter Baker on free speech in social media, the Mayo Bowl's victory tradition, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Dordt University, where Christian faith is thoughtfully, authentically, and joyfully applied in all areas of study and life – until all is made new.From The Issues, et cetera podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network. Inviting entrepreneurs to access faith-friendly financing options at ambassadorsimpact.com

We look at the future of media bias with Hunter Baker and Steve Ray explains why Purgatory is Heaven's “front porch.”

We look at the future of media bias with Hunter Baker and Steve Ray explains why Purgatory is Heaven's “front porch.”

This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Hunter Baker, Provost and Dean of Faculty at North Greenville University, to discuss the impacts of our aging population and what solutions are available to correct these concerns. 

Election preparation after hurricane devastation, pro-life laws struggle after Ohio's constitutional amendment, and a family's life with a son held hostage by Hamas. Plus, a dog-walker sets a record, Hunter Baker on the national debt, and the Tuesday morning news Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Master's University. The Master's University offers over 150 programs, all designed to disciple the next generation toward lives of faithfulness to The Master, Jesus Christ. We equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need for their careers, while cultivating their spiritual growth, moral character, and leadership skills as they seek to glorify the Lord. If you're looking for an education uncompromisingly rooted in Christ and Scripture, we want to meet you. Learn more at masters.edu.From the Popcorn Theology Podcast, exploring films and shows through a biblical worldview for themes that reflect the greatest storyteller. On Youtube, podcast apps, and PopcornTheology.com.And from Compelled Podcast. Tom Tarrants was a radical KKK terrorist who planned to murder a Jewish family. Instead, he walked into an ambush. Episode 87 at CompelledPodcast.com.

On Washington Wednesday, Democrats prepare for the National Convention; on World Tour, news from Rwanda, Serbia, Algeria, and Colombia; and favela children in Brazil hear the gospel. Plus, a bear in the classroom, Hunter Baker on the state of Christian education, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLD.From Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.comAnd from Compelled Podcast. After Kim Bigler's teenage son died in an alleyway, she cried out to God for a miracle and He answered. Episode #83 at CompelledPodcast.com.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 07-16-24 Hunter Baker, Provost/Dean of Faculty and Political Science Professor at North Greenville University in South Carolina and also columnist for WORLD magazine, talks about whether or not the current Supreme Court is a MAGA court. Story here: https://wng.org/opinions/is-the-supreme-court-a-maga-court-1720171900 More from Hunter here: https://wng.org/authors/hunter-baker (@hunterbaker) (hunter.baker@ngu.edu)  NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Ferguson in the Morning 07-16-24 Proposal made to rename a 2-block portion of Tucker from Clark to Market after Michael Brown. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/07/12/st-louis-city-lawmaker-introduces-bill-name-street-honor-michael-brown/?tbref=hp Also here: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/city-laws/board-bills/boardbill.cfm?BBId=16533 Horrendous version of the National Anthem last night before the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Week festivities in Arlington, TX. Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS3_NB_lZAw More discussion on the RNC Convention in Milwaukee. (6:35) Hunter Baker, Provost/Dean of Faculty and Political Science Professor at North Greenville University in South Carolina and also columnist for WORLD magazine, talks about whether or not the current Supreme Court is a MAGA court. Story here: https://wng.org/opinions/is-the-supreme-court-a-maga-court-1720171900 More from Hunter here: https://wng.org/authors/hunter-baker (@hunterbaker) (hunter.baker@ngu.edu)    MORNING NEWS DUMP:Trump picks JD Vance as his running mate. Story here: https://redstate.com/mccabe/2024/07/15/trump-picks-jd-vance-to-be-the-first-marine-vice-president-first-gwot-vet-on-national-ticket-n2176910 How did the 20-year-old shooter get on top of the building? Story here: https://redstate.com/bobhoge/2024/07/15/disturbing-questions-emerge-secret-service-knew-rooftop-was-a-vulnerabilitywhy-wasnt-it-protected-n2176872 Two former St. Louis City officials are now out of jail and in a halfway house. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/07/15/former-st-louis-aldermen-lewis-reed-john-collins-muhammad-released-prison/?tbref=hp The Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri is offering some free adoption fees for certain dogs through Monday, July 22. Story here: https://www.firstalert4.com/2024/07/15/apa-waiving-some-dog-adoption-fees-address-shelter-overflow/ Cardinals are off for the All-Star break. The All-Star Game is tonight at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX, home of the Texas Rangers. First pitch at 7pm CT. TV coverage on FOX2 in St. Louis begins at 6pm. Reliever Ryan Helsley was the only Cardinal selected for the team as their representative. He won't pitch and will not be on the active roster. NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: http://bit.ly/newstalkstlstreamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prof Hunter Baker (North Greenville University) examines the debate over the US Supreme Court and its ideological leanings right now. Specifically, he assesses the argument that, because of Donald Trump's nominees, the Court has become "MAGA" and beholden to him and his agenda. For more information: https://wng.org/opinions/is-the-supreme-court-a-maga-court-1720171900?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2QKZ4I5FylbOZ34-clAhuK3A89lCpqmhIfIvCe99S3jPqW5g_2z2C8aiw_aem_t5pKEHyuritNA3ETirMYkg

David is joined by Dr. Hunter Baker for a real walk through the kind of society we want to be and the things that are most likely to facilitate such a society. Their discussion delves deeply into what the state can and cannot do in the formation of character, and how markets reflect the character of the people. Their prescriptions for a free and virtuous people call for more freedom and more virtue, and the way we get there is the subject of this talk. A not-to-be-missed conversation.

Political chaos and noisy rhetoric are hard to escape during an election season. So, it's no surprise that even well-meaning Christians get caught up in the fray. Some withdraw from political engagement, feeling as if their voices couldn't possibly be loud enough to make a difference. Others give in to the temptation to vilify those with whom they disagree. Neither is the most constructive way to use whatever measure of influence the Lord has given us to seek the welfare of our earthly home. As Christians, the way for us to engage is with the hope of Jesus Christ. On today's episode, our guests will help us figure out what that looks like on a practical level. You'll hear from Hunter Baker, the provost and dean of the faculty of North Greenville University, and from Shaka Mitchell, the Senior Fellow for the American Federation for Children.  You'll also hear from ERLC President Brent Leatherwood. 

State governors address abortion and pro-life positions in recent speeches; enrollment in trade schools rises amidst increased demand for trades workers; and a muslim from Afghanistan rejects the brutality of Islam before finding peace in Jesus. Plus, a moose on a ski run in Wyoming, Hunter Baker on El Salvador's strongman president, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. Hannah Overton was raising 4 children when she was falsely accused of murder and sentenced to life in prison. That's episode #16 on any podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.From Southern Seminary. The strongest MDiv just got stronger! The Master of Divinity at Southern Seminary is now simplified, personalized, and incentivized. The benefits to students are greater personalization, increased specialization, and the opportunity to earn more credentials in an efficient amount of time. Learn more here.And from Cedarville University, offering in-person and online undergraduate, graduate, and dual enrollment programs, taught with academic excellence and a biblical worldview. cedarville.edu/WORLD.

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Today on Truth in Politics and Culture Dr. Hunter Baker, the incoming Provost of North Greenville University will join me to talk about why Thanksgiving in an important holiday, Israel agrees to a temporary cease fire to win the release of 50 hostages, and Gov. Ron DeSantis picks up an important endorsement ahead of the Iowa Caucuses.  But will it matter?  

Israeli forces move forward with fighting Hamas forces in Gaza City; the risks of recreational marijuana outweigh the benefits in Ohio; and a pastor in Washington reflects calls for leading with clarity on Biblical sexuality. Plus, losing a toolbag in space, commentary from Hunter Baker, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLDFrom Samaritan Ministries. It's Biblical, affordable health care sharing with no network restrictions. More at: samaritanministries.org/worldpodcastAnd from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping entrepreneurs with a purpose find the support they need to thrive with faith-aligned financing options. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

In a recent article published by the Washington Institute, professor and lawyer Eric Treene offered a robust alternative way of understanding Christian Nationalism and its significance within American culture. Depending on who's doing the talking, Christian Nationalism is either the greatest danger to America or our only hope in resisting the onslaught of the progressive movement. But there is a better way. As Treene wrote, the current debate over Christian Nationalism is the most recent chapter of something that is an endemic part of the American story:  "[C]an Christians honestly look around and conclude that there is more nationalism melded with their faith than in the past? In 1941 President Franklin Roosevelt distributed a pocket New Testament to soldiers throughout the Armed Services, with the inscription: 'As Commander-in-Chief I take pleasure in commending the reading of the Bible to all who serve in the armed forces of the United States.'"  At the same time, according to Treene, there are reasons to be concerned about Christian Nationalism.   "The alarmism about growing Christian Nationalism is vastly overblown among some, and deliberately manipulated for political reasons among others. But there is a “there” there." In the inaugural offering of Breakpoint Forums, the Colson Center hosted two of American Christianity's keenest voices about faith and the public square. Rusty Reno, chief editor of First Things, and Hunter Baker, newly appointed provost of North Greenville University, addressed the issue of Christian Nationalism.   Not only do Reno and Baker hail from different Church traditions, but they took somewhat differing postures in the forum on what faithful citizenship looks like in our cultural moment. Dr. Reno's seriousness about where a secular globalist perspective has left us leads him to embrace a “soft” Christian Nationalism, though he objects to the positions of some of its most outspoken advocates. As he put it,   "I would vastly prefer a Christian America to a secular America. … I think it's as simple as that. You have to ask yourself, what would you prefer, a Christian America or a secular America? I'd prefer a Christian America, and in that sense, Christian nationalism."  Dr. Baker, on the other hand, argued against using the title Christian Nationalism while affirming the largely Christian influence on our nation throughout its history. He insisted that the nation and the Church are better off without any kind of formal link, while the nation is helped by the intentional influence of the church.   "It's like George Washington and the Bible. These are the bulwarks of the United States in that period. But … for most of our history, it's not the case that the United States government is sort of the official partner of the Christian faith, nor is it seeking to officially establish the Christian faith or Christian institutions."  Their differences were illuminating, especially given their shared priority of Christian faith, grounded in Christian truth as revealed in Holy Scripture. Each warned against the danger posed by our increasingly intolerant, secular, and progressive gatekeepers who sit atop the cultural, academic, and political power structures of our society. And both Reno and Baker affirmed the basic responsibility believers have to bring their convictions to the ballot box.   The conversation was helpful and enlightening. While combatants on the extreme ends of the debate insist that it's their way or the highway, Christians must seek an increasing Christian influence without falling for the dangers C.S. Lewis warned us against in God in the Dock when he said, “By the mere act of calling itself the Christian Party it implicitly accuses all Christians who do not join it of apostasy and betrayal.” We can do better than that. You can watch the recording of the Breakpoint Forum on Christian Nationalism on YouTube.   Working to see a nation become more Christian doesn't make one a Christian Nationalist in the breathlessly alarmed sense we hear about so often. Our goal is faithfulness. We can long for and we can work for Christian renewal in our time without, as Chuck Colson often warned against, looking for our salvation to arrive on Air Force One.  This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy Padgett. If you're a fan of Breakpoint, leave a review on your favorite podcast app. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

On September 26, the Colson Center is launching Breakpoint Forums, digital discussions about topics that matter. The first Breakpoint Forum will deal with this contentious idea of Christian nationalism. Joining me for this online discussion will be R.R. Reno, the editor-in-chief of First Things, an important journal of Christian thought, and Hunter Baker, professor of political science and dean at Union University. This online event will be September 26 at 8 p.m., ET. Registration is free, but you must sign up at breakpoint.org/forum. __________ Päivi Räsänen, a member of the Finnish Parliament, is currently on trial, charged with hate crimes against a minority group. To be specific, Räsänen is being accused of violating a Finnish law that prohibits “War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity.” According to state prosecutors, Räsänen committed the crime by quoting the Bible in support of traditional understandings of human nature and sexuality.    While prosecutors claim that they're not attempting to restrict religion per se, only certain public expressions, they are attempting to decide what can and cannot be said and done in the name of religion. In fact, the prosecution openly admitted that “[t]he point” of their case “isn't whether [what Räsänen said] is true or not but that it is insulting” (emphasis added).  This important case will carry dangerous precedent for just how free the Free World remains. Christians and others concerned with liberty of conscience should support Räsänen and ADF International as they champion the first freedom in what is ostensibly a Christian nation. While everyone in Finland “technically” enjoys full religious freedom, it is only in the sense that no one is required to be a part of the state church. Both the dominant Lutheranism and the minority Eastern Orthodoxy there are privileged and receive tax funds from their members. However, this official faith has not kept Finns from drifting further into atheism and relativism, nor has it prevented the open hostility to religion evidenced in this egregious court case. As Dr. Andrew Walker tweeted about the trial, “The Christian Nationalist regime of Finland is currently persecuting and prosecuting a Christian Member of Parliament for daring to quote the Bible.”    Such is the problem when Christian is “in-name-only,” whether nations or individuals. Being “officially” Christian, in other words, isn't the same as actually being one. And this goes for “nationalism,” too.   We may appreciate a royal event that showcases the beauty of a deeply Christian liturgy to rest of the world and consider that a type of Christian nationalism, but other types are far more unsettling. For example, a Russian Orthodox priest recently blessed an image of notorious dictator and persecutor Joseph Stalin, saying that Christians should be grateful that Stalin “created” so many martyrs.   Whether we're talking about the Finns, the English, the Russians, or the Americans, the claim to be a Christian nation does not a Christian nation make. Even more important is defining the idea and determining if the idea of a Christian nation is even biblical, and in what sense. More than a few European nations remain Christian on paper, with laws that enshrine the Christian faith in a privileged position. However, many of these nations are among the most secular in the world, with church attendance falling consistently for the past few decades. At the same time, those voices that praise the demise of “Christendom” will soon realize just what the cultural rejection of Christianity entails.  The relationship between Church and state and culture is and has always been contentious. The recent cultural debate about the term “Christian nationalism” is confusing because participants in the debate tend to use mutually exclusive definitions of the term. For some, it's idolatry and a confusion of Gospel mission. For others, it's faithfulness– and the only thing remaining to prevent our children's co-option into an increasingly immoral culture. There are many questions that must be answered, for example:  With the culture and state so hostile to the Church, isn't it time to stand up for ourselves? Will nations exist in heaven? If God made the nations, then why have some disappeared? Even if Christian nationalism has its issues, is it the lesser of two evils? Why do critics of Christian nationalism only complain about partisanship when it's conservatives getting political? Is there a way we can be faithful in the public square without getting labeled “Christian nationalist”? Is longing for our nation to become more Christian the same as being a Christian nationalist? Weren't all Christians Christian nationalists until the American Revolution?  On September 26, the Colson Center is launching Breakpoint Forums, digital discussions about topics that matter. The first Breakpoint Forum will deal with this contentious idea of Christian nationalism. Joining me for this online discussion will be R.R. Reno, the editor-in-chief of First Things, an important journal of Christian thought, and Hunter Baker, professor of political science and dean at Union University. This online event will be September 26 at 8 p.m., ET. Registration is free, but you must sign up at breakpoint.org/forum.   All who register will receive a link to the recording of the forum after it's over.   This Breakpoint was co-authored by Dr. Timothy Padgett. For more resources to live like a Christian in this cultural moment, go to breakpoint.org. 

Dr. Hunter Baker joins Josh and Timon to talk about how Christians should engage on political and cultural matters as 21st century America takes a hard leftist turn. Should the winsome approach remain the dominant or exclusive method of Christian cultural engagement? The gang moves on to a wide-ranging substantive discussion of the political prudence of Christian Nationalism and other emerging political movements that question the late 20th century consensus.

Moderator Albert Mohler with panelists Andrew Walker, Allie Beth Stuckey, Erick Erickson, and Hunter Baker consider the question: "What do the 2022 elections mean for issues concerning evangelical Christians?" This is a re-air of Thursday's live-stream video presentation.This special episode is made possible in part by PreBorn--providing ultrasound equipment for pro life resource centers and evangelism training for those ministering to women facing unplanned pregnancies. To learn more: preborn.org.To subscribe to WORLD Opinions, visit: https://wng.org/opinions

Moderator Albert Mohler with panelists Andrew Walker, Allie Beth Stuckey, Erick Erickson, and Hunter Baker consider the question: "What do the 2022 elections mean for issues concerning evangelical Christians?" This is a re-air of Thursday's live-stream video presentation.This special episode is made possible in part by PreBorn--providing ultrasound equipment for pro life resource centers and evangelism training for those ministering to women facing unplanned pregnancies. To learn more: preborn.org.To subscribe to WORLD Opinions, visit: https://wng.org/opinions

Craig Johnson – Daughter of the Morning Star - Craig Johnson has written some of the most successful crime novels in the past 20 years. His series featuring the Sheriff Longmire has created a franchise series on Netflix. Craig's latest book is another from Absoroka County's resident tough hombre Sheriff Walt Longmire, and is titled Daughter of the Morning Star. Get his new book Daughter of the Morning Star on Amazon at: This is Craig's 2nd visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner. Our guest co-host is Hunter Baker!!! Johnson and Baker are going to team up and help keep Pete's bit yap out of the show.  Let's see how Hunter does. Please support the Break It Down Show by doing a monthly subscription to the show  All of the money you invest goes directly to supporting the show!   For the  of this episode head to  Haiku Netflix-worthy stuff From our dear guest Craig Johnson Read, oh and hit play!   ​Similar episodes: Erik Kleinsmith  Taylor Greiger Mike Guardia  Join us in supporting Save the Brave as we battle PTSD.  Executive Producer/Host: Pete A Turner  Producer: Damjan Gjorgjiev  Writer: Dragan Petrovski  The Break It Down Show is your favorite best, new podcast, featuring 5 episodes a week with great interviews highlighting world-class guests from a wide array of shows.  

Is the Inflation Reduction Act a good thing? How should Christians think through the elements of this move of the Biden Administration? What does the Bible say about government expansion? Tune in as Pastor Michael discusses this and more on #TruthCurrents. Leo Briceno, “A bill with the wrong name,” https://wng.org/roundups/a-bill-with-the-wrong-name-1660246320, August 11, 2022. Erick Erickson, “Rewarding friends, punishing enemies,” https://wng.org/opinions/rewarding-friends-punishing-enemies-1660565468, August 15, 2022. Hunter Baker, “Will the Inflation Reduction Act reduce inflation?” https://wng.org/opinions/will-the-inflation-reduction-act-reduce-inflation-1660130639, August 10, 2022. Chris Jacobs, “‘Build Back Better' Bill Would Fund 86,000 Additional IRS Agents to Sic On American Taxpayers,” https://thefederalist.com/2022/07/29/build-back-better-bill-would-fund-86000-additional-irs-agents-to-sic-on-american-taxpayers/, July 29, 2022. Joseph Simonson, “Dems Poised To Make IRS Larger Than Pentagon, State Department, FBI, and Border Patrol Combined,” https://freebeacon.com/policy/dems-poised-to-make-irs-larger-than-pentagon-state-department-fbi-and-border-patrol-combined/, August 6, 2022. John Carney, “Breitbart Business Digest: The Inflation Reduction Act is a Brazen Lie,” https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2022/07/29/breitbart-business-digest-the-inflation-reduction-act-is-a-brazen-lie/, July 29, 2022.

In this episode of the Peak Performance Selling podcast, Jordan talks to Hunter Baker. An experienced and empathetic sales leader herself, Hunter knows a thing or two about setting up a team for success and inevitably, helping them deal with failure as well. She also shares her struggles with imposter syndrome why having a growth mindset is the best way to overcome it. If you're always looking forward to growth and learning, then failures are just mere learning opportunities. HIGHLIGHTSHunter's pivotal learning moment Dealing with imposter syndrome You either have growth mindset, or you don'tThe traits that make someone worth investing inLet your team set their own goals How to show up everyday at your bestQUOTESHunter: "It's okay to not be great from day one. You're gonna shine in this area, or maybe this other person doesn't shine. I need a well-rounded team so you go shine in the areas where you're good. The other things will come and you don't need to worry about the imposter syndrome." Hunter: "Acknowledge the elephant in the room. Real or fabricated or whatever, it's important that you don't know it all, all of the time otherwise you stop learning. If you are the smartest person in the room, you should probably check yourself." Hunter: "If you don't let people jump off a cliff and fail, they won't learn anything. If they are already doing the job, they're ready for the next job, not the job that they're already doing."Hunter: "It all starts with hiring. If you hire the wrong people for what you're looking for, then you can't make someone who doesn't have that mindset into someone who has that mindset. It's one of those intangibles that you either have or don't." Hunter: "My value is building. Give me a project, give me a problem, and tell me to go figure it out, and I will do it 9 times out of 10. Probably not every time. But I need problems because I really like solving them and I get great satisfaction from that."You can connect with Hunter and her work in the links below:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterbakerhb/Email: hunterbradford@gmail.comIf you're listening to the Peak Performance Selling Podcast, please subscribe, share, and send us your feedback.LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanbenjamin/Website - http://mycoreos.com/Podcast - https://www.mycoreos.com/podcastEmail - Jordan@MyCoreOS.comTwitter - https://twitter.com/jbenj09

If you've ever felt like civility is on the decline and that political polarization is driving us apart, you'll want to listen to this week's episode of Faithfully Memphis. Founded in 2016, the Braver Angels organization is committed to bringing people together to discuss hard topics with bravery and civility. Join the Rev. Debbie McCanless, Deacon at Saint John's Episcopal Church (Memphis), for a conversation with Braver Angels leaders Dr. Hunter Baker, Curt Cowan, and Kali Kucera.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks revivals, what they are and are not, and how to seek them.  Political scientist Hunter Baker looks at the presidential inaugurations, how they differ from a coronation, and what he expects in the early days of the Biden presidency.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks revivals, what they are and are not, and how to seek them.  Political scientist Hunter Baker looks at the presidential inaugurations, how they differ from a coronation, and what he expects in the early days of the Biden presidency.

Taking off of Three Kings Day, Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about what it may take to both seek and walk in wisdom in 2021 as Christians.  Political scientist Hunter Baker address the contentious nature of Washington politics and changes in acceptable gender words in legislation and floor debates in Congress.

Taking off of Three Kings Day, Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about what it may take to both seek and walk in wisdom in 2021 as Christians.  Political scientist Hunter Baker address the contentious nature of Washington politics and changes in acceptable gender words in legislation and floor debates in Congress.

Pastor Daryl Crouch shares about the message he plans to share with his congregation on Christmas Eve and his prayers as we wind down 2020.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the confusion and misinformation around the election and the struggle to find reliable news.

Pastor Daryl Crouch shares about the message he plans to share with his congregation on Christmas Eve and his prayers as we wind down 2020.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the confusion and misinformation around the election and the struggle to find reliable news.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about better ways to relate to those we disagree with, starting about how we talk with God about them.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the Human Rights Campaign call for the Biden administration to dis-accredit religiously faithful institutions of learning.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about better ways to relate to those we disagree with, starting about how we talk with God about them.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the Human Rights Campaign call for the Biden administration to dis-accredit religiously faithful institutions of learning.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about how churches have been divided by this political year and how we can heal the divisions.  Political scientist Hunter Baker updates where we are in the election process and how the news media devolved in last several years and how it can move forward.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about how churches have been divided by this political year and how we can heal the divisions.  Political scientist Hunter Baker updates where we are in the election process and how the news media devolved in last several years and how it can move forward.

Researcher George Barna talks about troubling trend of many Americans are redefining core truths and customizing Christian teachings to their preferences.  Political scientist Hunter Baker helps walk through looking at understanding Christians voting differently that you and about being a person who engages graciously with those  you disagree with.

Researcher George Barna talks about troubling trend of many Americans are redefining core truths and customizing Christian teachings to their preferences.  Political scientist Hunter Baker helps walk through looking at understanding Christians voting differently that you and about being a person who engages graciously with those  you disagree with.

The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken looks at yard signs listing that houses beliefs and how they open up dialogue about the Gospel.  Political scientist Hunter Baker looks at the first two days of the nomination hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

The Gospel Coalition's Brett McCracken looks at yard signs listing that houses beliefs and how they open up dialogue about the Gospel.  Political scientist Hunter Baker looks at the first two days of the nomination hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.

Tracy Berta shares her experiences surviving last week's Iowa derecho storms in Cedar Falls and how about ways to support recovery efforts.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the 100th anniversary of the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote and efforts to enfranchise former nonviolent felons.

Tracy Berta shares her experiences surviving last week's Iowa derecho storms in Cedar Falls and how about ways to support recovery efforts.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the 100th anniversary of the constitutional amendment giving women the right to vote and efforts to enfranchise former nonviolent felons.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about how churches can help their local schools to reopen amid the pandemic.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the talk in mainly Democrat circles that there should not be any debates between Trump and Biden, as well at nature of character in leadership.

Pastor Daryl Crouch talks about how churches can help their local schools to reopen amid the pandemic.  Political scientist Hunter Baker talks about the talk in mainly Democrat circles that there should not be any debates between Trump and Biden, as well at nature of character in leadership.

“Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” God's commandment to Israel could not have been clearer, but for Israel, keeping it was not so easy. Each time God's people turned to “other gods” like Baal or Molech—despite the dire and repeated warnings by the prophets—the result was disaster. Of course, worshiping false gods is not a Middle Eastern specialty. The history of the Church is filled with battles against pagan gods, such as Zeus, Athena, Odin, or any number of Celtic and Slavic deities. Even today, we'll sometimes hear of a pagan revival, but it's typically some fringe story of an Icelander worshiping Thor. Still, it would be a grave mistake to think idol worship is a thing only of the past or of primitive cultures. Throughout Western culture, scientifically advanced as it is, we are guilty of the sin of idolatry—including many Christians. The gods we worship don't have personal names, but they do have their “high places.” They may not have statues or altars like Asherah poles, but they do have prophets and priestesses. Here are four big idols of our age (and because I used to be Baptist, they all begin with the letter S):  Sex, State, Science, and Stuff. Each of these things are good, in and of themselves. Without sex, there would be no us. Without state, chaos. Without science, ignorance. Without stuff, poverty. But when even good things come to occupy a place in our heart where only God belongs, when we put our trust in them and see ourselves in their image, they become our gods, and we become idolaters. This is the topic of our next online short course: “The Gods of Our Age.” I'll kick off the course talking about the god of Stuff, followed by Dr. Hunter Baker on the god of State. In so many ways, we look to government to supply our deepest needs, from safety to meaning and fulfillment. Then the one and only Dr. J. P . Moreland, who has just written an excellent book on scientism, the idea that science is the source of all knowledge, will join the course to talk about that idol. Finally, Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse will talk about how sex has become an ends of personal fulfillment, rather than a means of something higher, and in that sense has become a god of our age, too. There are many reasons why we must understand our idols. One reason is that they are so subtle. No one would ever stand up and announce, “I trust in stuff to fill the God-shaped hole in my heart,” of course. And yet the pull of materialism is so strong. How many Americans find themselves in debt, or addicted to the promise of the next adventure, or just being less generous than they should be out of worry or concern? Another reason we should understand our idols is because our idols diminish our understanding of God. T. S. Elliot said that the essence of idolatry is entertaining thoughts about Him that are not worthy of Him. Our idols make us think less about God, and at the same time, make us think about God less. Either of those paths leads to disaster. And finally, how we think about God affects how we think about people. Psalm 135 says that those who worship and trust in idols become “like them.” The false gods of our age—including sex, stuff, state, and science—are the primary drivers behind the dehumanization we see across our culture. There's so much more we can say about that. Our short course, “The Gods of Our Age: Sex, State, Science, and Stuff” is completely online and begins Tuesday June 4. The course is held on four consecutive Tuesday nights, and includes a presentation by our guest instructor and a Q&A session after that. Each session is recorded and made available to you, in case you have to miss a session or wish to review it. Go to BreakPoint.org to register while space is available. Again, that's BreakPoint.org. The warning of the prophets is as true as ever: The path of idols is the path of destruction. But the promise offered throughout Scripture remains just as true: to know God is to know ourselves and to know life. What other reason would we need to rid ourselves of idols and restore the worship of God in our lives, in our families, and in our culture?