Podcasts about judges

The US Supreme Court gives Donald Trump sweeping new powers to fire government employees, but sides against him in cases regarding the Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook and mail-in voting ballots. Judges also rejected President Trump's request to appeal against a $5m civil verdict that he'd sexually abused and defamed the journalist E. Jean Carroll. Also: the US military reopens Venezuela's La Guaira port to help aid deliveries after the earthquakes. The right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election. Six people are killed in a mass shooting in Germany. WhatsApp will soon give users the option to chat without revealing their phone numbers. Tennis players demand Wimbledon prize money is shared fairly, and the deadly fish with human-like teeth wreaking havoc on Greek fishermen. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.ukPhoto: People gather outside the Supreme Court as it prepares to release decisions in multiple cases in Washington, DC, USA, 29 June 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock

The number 1 group that may be responsible for protecting Federal Judges, empowering them to root out fraud and corruption by the DOJ and Trump, and ring fencing our rule of law, may be the 300+ former federal and state judges yoked together by Judge J. Michael Luttig and Nancy Gertner, who have filed dozens of briefs, motions and applications to give federal judges the support they need and encourage emergency action. Popok reports on 3 such examples in the last 14 days with 35 former fed judges supporting Judge Williams to find fraud on the court by trump in Miami; another 174 federal judges encouraging the DC Fed Appeals Court to allow a judge to continue criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump Administration, and another 101 state and federal judges calling for the disbarment of the “unfit for office” Todd Blanche, Trump's AG Nominee. Popok reports, along with exclusive briefing by Judge Luttig and Lee Gelernt of the ACLU. Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code LEGALAF Subscribe:  @LegalAFMTN  Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers the IRGC firing drones at a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and ordering global shippers to clear their routes with Tehran first, a direct dare to the White House that confirms exactly what Bryan predicted would happen. The Supreme Court delivers major rulings this week, including a 6-3 decision tightening the definition of when a migrant legally "arrives" in the US, effectively ending walk-up asylum claims at the border, and a separate ruling giving any president the authority to end Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals. Bryan also tracks the latest installment of Revenge of the Judges, with lower courts blocking voter roll checks and ICE enforcement while the high court swats them back, and covers the US Army opening bases to process critical minerals as Trump pushes defense contractors to ramp up missile production. Plus, Reflecting Pool vandals caught on video, a screw-worm outbreak expanding across Texas ranches with old-timers showing the way through, and medical breakthroughs on auto-immune disease, stroke treatment, and the link between low testosterone and cancer risk. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Strait of Hormuz, IRGC drone attack, Iran peace deal, Supreme Court, asylum ruling, Temporary Protected Status, TPS, Haiti, immigration, Revenge of the Judges, critical minerals, rare earths, missile production, Reflecting Pool, screw-worm Texas, stem cell transplant, stroke treatment, testosterone cancer risk, Friday Headline Brief, daily news podcast  

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a look at the various decisions by SCOTUS on Thursday. The Justices ruled against Hawaii, handing concealed-carry permit holders a major victory in a 6-3 decision. Judges cannot usurp the power congress gives to the President . Trump administration can end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian migrants in the U.S. In a 7-2 ruling herbicide Roundup cannot be sued in state courts for failure to warn because federal regulators have found a cancer link unlikely and do not require a warning label / Classic Milton Freeman audio on socialism vs. capitalism / Iran has attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down why gas prices are still stuck above where they should be despite oil falling to pre-war levels, and covers a volcanic confrontation between President Trump and Republican Senators on Capitol Hill over the SAVE America Act and the filibuster. Bryan tracks a wave of federal court rulings blocking the America First agenda, from judges stopping ICE arrests near courthouses to a ruling protecting illegal aliens from voter roll checks, and explains why he thinks the judiciary is now a front line in what he calls an Islamist and Communist revolution. He then documents a slate of newly elected New York candidates openly calling for the destruction of Western civilization and the American empire, and draws a sharp parallel to young Brazilians who are now turning conservative after living through years of Leftist governance. Plus, breaking news of two major earthquakes in Venezuela with potentially catastrophic casualties, the Arab states taking shots at Trump through the Washington Post while Secretary Rubio reassures the region, and a bipartisan housing bill sitting in limbo as the White House weighs whether to sign or kill it. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: The Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, gas prices, oil prices, Exxon, Chevron, SAVE America Act, Senate filibuster, John Thune, judicial rulings, lawfare, Democrat judges, voter rolls, ICE arrests, New York Socialists, Communist revolution, Daria-Liza Avila Chevalier, Zohran Mamdani, Brazil conservatives, Bukele, Venezuela earthquake, Marco Rubio, Middle East, housing bill, daily news podcast

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 21:25, David Platt encourages us to do that which is right in God's eyes.Explore more content from Radical.

Democrats, senators and federal judges continue locking horns with Trump’s agenda, setting up a high-stakes political fight ahead of the midterms. At the center of the battle are major policy clashes like the SAVE Act, immigration enforcement, and election-related rulings that are driving sharp partisan conflict. Jesse Kelly breaks down how this moment could very well shape what comes next in Washington.Choq: Visit https://choq.com/jessetvfor a 17.76% discount on your CHOQ subscription for lifePureTalk: Support America’s Warrior Partnership and cut your phone bill today by switching to Pure Talk at https://PureTalk.com/JESSETVAmerican Financing: Call American Financing today to find out how customers are saving an average of $800/mo. NMLS #182334 https://nmlsconsumeraccess.orgAPR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-891-2821 for details about credit, costs and terms. Visit https://AmericanFinancing.net/JesseAverage savings based on borrowers who save over $199.99Follow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 20:48, David Platt reminds us that sin is severe, dangerous, and serious.Explore more content from Radical.

Under federal law, producers of child exploitation material must pay a minimum of $3,000 in restitution to each of their victims. That would seem stricter than the restitution rules related to child sex trafficking, which also mandates compensation to victims but with no minimum amount. In reality, the problems that prevent child sex trafficking victims from receiving restitution also persist in child pornography cases. The News found recent local cases involving children 12 or younger. None of those pedophiles was forced to pay restitution, nor was it sought by prosecutors or required by judges. Read the stories in the “Abused and Abandoned" series now at dallasnews.com/abusedandabandoned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why are foreign-born judges overruling President Trump and blocking voter verification efforts? I examine Sparkle Sooknanan's controversial ruling and the growing influence of foreign-born federal judges and ask why Congress refuses to use the impeachment power to remove these foreigners from the bench. California Representative Ro Khanna is proving that Democrats will weaponize government power if they regain control. After targeting Elon Musk with investigations, subpoenas, and reckless accusations, Ro Khanna is showing Americans exactly how the Left plans to deal with its political opponents. But it's backfiring, because Elon Musk is planning to sue him. H-1B visa holders are saying the quiet part out loud, openly discussing their scams and frauds online and teaching newcomers how to game the broken system. This disturbing H-1B racket floods America with fraud and displaces skilled American workers. Darin Selnick joins me to break down the fight for the Major Richard Star Act and why thousands of medically retired service members are still being denied benefits they earned through sacrifice. ► Catch up on my H-1B Visa Investigations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkJEwf2wliqrtNlYs9D78nmE_Gnja_PpC   ► Email me at saratips@blazemedia.com if you have uncovered potential fraud in your area.  ► Subscribe to my second YouTube channel:https://www.youtube.com/@SaraGonzalesTX?sub_confirmation=1   ► PREBORNDonate securely at https://www.preborn.com/sara or dial #250, keyword BABY. ► CraftcoVisit https://www.FlyingAcesSpirits.com and use promo code BLAZE for free shipping. Timestamps 0:00 - Foreign Born Judges Overrule Trump 23:40 - Ro Khanna Targets Elon Musk  34:55 - H-1B Scammers Train New Scammers 50:36 - Veteran Darin Selnick and the Major Richard Star Act Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 19:1, David Platt reminds us that our greatest need is to worship God and live under his reign.Explore more content from Radical.

Some passages in Scripture are descriptive, meaning they record historical events and actions without intending to establish doctrine or serve as commands for all believers. While these accounts provide valuable lessons and reveal God's work throughout history, doctrine should be built primarily from passages that clearly teach and prescribe God's will. Careful interpretation requires considering the context, timing, and overall message of Scripture so that believers do not mistakenly turn historical narratives into universal commands. Understanding this distinction helps us apply God's Word faithfully and accurately. __________ Acts 1:21–26 NLT, John 16:13–15 NLT, Romans 8:14 NLT, Acts 2:1–4 NLT, Acts 4:32–35 NLT, Acts 5:3–4 NLT, 2 Corinthians 9:7 NLT, Judges 21:20–23 NLT __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com __________      

What if the most popular religion in America isn't Christianity, Islam, or atheism?What if it's the worship of self?In this episode of Rooted in Logos, Brad examines the growing belief that truth, identity, and morality should be determined by the individual rather than by God. From the Garden of Eden to modern slogans like "follow your heart" and "live your truth," the temptation remains the same: to become our own authority.Drawing from Scripture, culture, and personal experience, this episode explores the origins of self-rule, the promises it makes, and the consequences it produces. You'll hear how the rebellion of Lucifer, the fall of Adam and Eve, and the temptation of Christ all point to the same fundamental question:Who gets the final say—God or me?Topics include:The rise of expressive individualismThe dangers of "live your truth" cultureWhy personal autonomy has become a modern idolThe connection between Genesis 3 and today's cultural momentHow Jesus responded to the temptation of self-ruleWhy true freedom is found in submission to God, not independence from HimWhether you're a believer, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode challenges one of the most influential assumptions of our time and asks a simple but profound question:Will we trust God to define reality, or will we attempt to define it ourselves?Scripture References:Genesis 3, Matthew 4, Judges 21:25, Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 1, and others.Connect with Rooted in Logos:Follow, rate, and share the podcast to help others engage thoughtfully with Scripture, theology, and culture from a biblical worldview.

Knowing right from wrong, knowing what to do and who to trust, isn't found in the world or in ourselves; it's found in the Word of God! The Bible is the literal words of God, so how could you not trust and follow the same words that brought life to the world and breath to your lungs?!?! In today's message, Pastor Mark will remind you that there is still time to obey God's Word and change your habits! You have an opportunity today, our nation has a chance today, to repent and turn back to the Lord! We get to choose what our future in eternity will look like by our choices today…so, will you choose God?

As the Supreme Court prepares to drop landmark rulings, Marc Cox brings in exactly the right voice at exactly the right moment. University of Minnesota law professor and constitutional scholar Ilan Wurman joins the Marc Cox Morning Show to pull back the curtain on how far America has strayed from the Constitution the Founders actually wrote. From New Deal power grabs that let Congress regulate a farmer's wheat grown on his own land for his own consumption, to federal welfare programs that Wurman argues are flatly unconstitutional under the original text, to district judges acting like an all-powerful council of revision the Framers specifically and deliberately rejected — the picture he paints is alarming and eye-opening. And he's doing it from inside the University of Minnesota, which tells you everything about the kind of courage it takes to say these things out loud. His book The Constitution of 1789 drops just in time for America's 250th — and if you love this country, you need to read it. Ryan Wiggins is up next — stay with us. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #IlanWurman #Constitution #Originalism #SupremeCourt #FederalPower #JudicialActivism #America250 #ConservativeLaw #MarcCox #ConstitutionOf1789 #RuleOfLaw #ConservativeRadio #Founders #LimitedGovernment

The battle in Judges 4 and 5, explains the psalmist, is a prototype of the great battle at Calvary!

In Part 2 of our extended interview with retired Supreme Court judge Mr Justice Peter Charleton, Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL continue a remarkable conversation about life at the Bar, life on the Bench, and life after the Supreme Court.Peter Charleton speaks about the reality of appearing in high-profile criminal cases, the discipline of addressing juries, why a good advocate must be able to hold attention, and why, in court, “your job is basically to stay on the horse”.He discusses the emotional weight of criminal work, the dangers of lawyers mistaking themselves for victims, the Morris Tribunal, the call to the High Court, the pressure of judgment writing, and the move from sitting alone in the High Court to deciding cases with colleagues in the Supreme Court.There is also a fascinating discussion on the length of modern judgments, why digital searches are different from physical searches, how Supreme Court judges deal with disagreement, and whether advocacy still matters in an age of written submissions.And, in a lovely final turn, Peter Charleton reflects on retirement, family, music, film, War and Peace, Clint Eastwood, and why music, in his view, is a higher form of reasoning than law.Before the interview, Mark and Peter discuss three recent cases from the Decisis.ie casebook, with thanks to the sponsor of the Decisis casebook discussion, Charltons Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners of George's Street, Dún Laoghaire, who specialise in family law, civil litigation, property, wills and probate.LSRA v O'BrienA solicitor was prohibited from practising in his own right for 10 years following serious misconduct and repeated non-compliance with undertakings. The High Court stressed that its role in reviewing LSRA determinations is not a rubber-stamping exercise.LSRA v SalabiAn overseas lawyer seeking to practise in Ireland could not rely on Belgian professional indemnity cover. The court held that the foreign cover did not meet the Irish regulatory requirements.Foreign Births Register citizenship challengeA challenge to the requirement that foreign-born children be registered on the Foreign Births Register before acquiring Irish citizenship was rejected, with the court finding no particular injustice in the requirement.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Part 2 preview00:48 Decisis casebook discussion, sponsored by Charltons Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners03:49 Peter Charleton interview resumes04:31 High-profile criminal cases and staying on the horse05:15 Addressing juries and holding attention07:13 Worrying about cases and professional regret08:08 Criminal work, vicarious trauma and perspective09:03 The Morris Tribunal and Donegal10:37 The call to the High Court11:43 Why judging was not easier than being a barrister13:48 How to write a judgment15:46 Are modern judgments too long?18:07 Digital searches and privacy19:52 Moving from the High Court to the Supreme Court20:22 Keeping an open mind on appeal21:30 Overturning colleagues and why it is not personal23:45 Irish courts, US courts and the politics of judging26:26 Is great advocacy dead?28:38 Retirement from the Supreme Court30:41 Life after the Bench31:22 Music, law and philosophy32:47 Film and book recommendations34:45 Closing thanks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember the names Perry, Coleman, Brinkema and Williams, No, not the 4 Horses of the Apocalypse, although they may be apocalyptic to Trump and his Administration and Todd Blanche. Popok reports that in the last 48 hours 4 separate Federal Judges are on the verge of considering whether to appoint an independent Special Attorney or Prosecutor to investigate the White House and Todd Blanche about alleged corruption and deception perpetrated against the judges. Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 17:6, David Platt warns against self-rule and calls us to live under the loving authority of Jesus.Explore more content from Radical.

The DOJ has sued 31 states to seize your most sensitive voter data. They've lost every single case so far: nine courts, zero wins. In this episode, Marc Elias breaks down why Trump's voter data obsession isn't just a PR stunt — it's about building a national voter list the White House controls and using it to decide who gets to vote in 2026.

Whether you have kids or not, you influence some little one! Raising or helping to raise children according to the Word is vital! Parents have possibly the most important job of all! Biblical parenting is raising them in the ways of the Lord and showing them who Christ is through the Bible and through your own actions. In today's message, Pastor Mark will share a little about how he raises his daughters to know the Lord, and he sets the example of spending time in the Word with God! Today is your opportunity to have faith like a child and share the Word of God with your children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews!

Shoftim 11: Finding an Opening Yiftach is back from exile. The elders who expelled him now need him, and he knows it. Before the battle, he attempts diplomacy, dismantling the Ammonite king's historical revisionism with a careful, point-by-point legal argument rooted in the Exodus narrative. The king ignores him, not because the argument fails, but because he refuses to recognize Yiftach's authority. Then Yiftach makes his vow. This shiur examines the most contested moment in Sefer Shoftim: the neder of Yiftach and what happened to his daughter. We work through the machlokes Rishonim, including the Ramban and Ibn Ezra, on whether the vow demanded death or separation, and why the Gemara in Taanis condemns it in the sharpest terms. The deeper tragedy, however, is institutional. Pinchas could have annulled the vow. Yiftach could have gone to Pinchas. Neither moved. A girl died between their competing pride. The Bereishis Rabbah is unsparing. Includes a striking parallel to Iphigenia in Greek tragedy and the haftorah connection to Parshas Chukas. Part of the ongoing Judges in the Nach series.

Morning lessons: Psalms 122, 123; Judges 6; 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16.  I was glad when they said unto me, “We will go into the house of the Lord.”

Follow along with our sermon notes here: https://www.thehubcitychurch.org/note/judges-gods-faithfulness-to-unfaithful-people-%E2%80%A8106-16-rejection-of-nominalism/

Hour 3 of The Mark Reardon Show begins with John Lamping, Former Missouri State Senator, who joins the show to discuss his thoughts on the Iran process, as well as on Amendment 5 on the August Missouri Ballot, which involves phasing out the Missouri Income Tax. Rick Stream, Republican Elections Director for St. Louis County, joins the show to discuss how election judges are needed for August and November elections. We round the hour and the show out with our 'Audio Cut of the Day!'

Why would God reduce Gideon's army when the enemy was so large they couldn't even be counted?In this message from Judges 7, Pastor Jim Schultz walks through the famous story of Gideon and the 300 men, showing that God's goal was never military strategy—it was revealing a deeper truth. God reduced the troops so that everyone would know the victory belonged to Him alone.Along the way, we'll see God's patience and grace toward Gideon, the danger of trusting signs more than God's Word, and the temptation we all face to take credit for what God has done. This passage reminds us that God's power is often displayed through human weakness and that our confidence is never meant to rest in ourselves.Whether you're studying the Book of Judges, looking for encouragement in a difficult season, or wanting to grow in your trust in God's promises, this sermon points us back to the God who saves, provides, and deserves all the glory.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 16:20, David Platt warns against self-reliance and calls us to seek God's presence.Explore more content from Radical.

Speaker | Dr. Jim Bradford JUDGES: GOD'S UNUSUAL HEROES - Samson's Comeback and our Hope Sunday June 21, 2026 Sermon Slides | YouVersion

This Father's Day, Pastor Brandon continued our series on Judges with a challenge to be stronger than Samson, not in physical strength, but in character, conviction, and obedience to God. Samson's life reminds us that true strength is found in surrendering to God and living faithfully according to His calling.

Pastor Caleb Brown shares an encouraging message for Fathers drawing parallels between fatherhood and Gideon's story in the book of Judges. We hope that Fathers will be inspired and know that God has created and called them to be mighty warriors for their families. -------------------------- We are Lifepoint Church located in Louisville, Kentucky. Whether you're brand new and exploring what we're all about or you've been with us for a while and want to dive deeper, we're glad you're here! To learn more about Lifepoint Church, visit http://www.lifepointlou.org. To connect with us socially: • Facebook: / lifepointlou • Instagram: / lifepointlou At Lifepoint Church, we believe in gathering in person every week to worship, grow, and connect as a community. If you can't make it on Sunday, no worries! You can catch the message here on our YouTube channel. We'd love for you to join us in person this week or tune in to one of the hundreds of messages here online! #lifepointlou #jennifermcgill #shawnmcgill #drcalebbrown We are Lifepoint Church located in Louisville, Kentucky. Whether you're brand new and exploring what we're all about or you've been with us for a while and want to dive deeper, we're glad you're here! To learn more about Lifepoint Church, visit http://www.lifepointlou.org

Morning lessons: Psalms 118; Judges 5; 1 Thessalonians 1.  Give thanks unto the Lord for he is gracious; his mercy endures forever.

The Warning and Promise of JudgesSeries: Judges: A Study of Faithfulness and Failure Speaker: Pastor AndrewSunday MorningDate: 21st June 2026Passage: Judges 1:1-2:23-------------------Judges 1 and 2

Chad Scott preaches Judges 12:8-15 on June 21, 2026 at Christ Presbyterian Church.

Mike Livingstone and Amber Vaden look at session 5 (Josh. 7:10-23) in the Summer 2026 Explore the Bible study of Joshua, Judges, and Ruth.

When we live into the strength of the Lord rather than our own strength, we live up to our full potential as Jesus followers. Judges 16:4-22Rev. Dr. Matt LakeJune 21, 2026 (Father's Day)

Air Date: 6–20-2026 Today we explore how political revenge became official government policy. The Department of Justice has dropped fraud cases while opening vindictive investigations into Trump's critics. Judges who rule against him face death threats at home with no federal protection and thousands of DOJ lawyers have walked out the door, leaving the agency hollowed out by loyalty tests and bent toward retribution. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: Trump Eyes Personal Lawyer to Run DOJ Part 1 - The Beat W Ari Melber - Air Date 6-4-26 KP 2: This Federal Judge Ruled Against Trump. Then the Death Threats Rolled in Part 1 - 60 Minutes - Air Date 3-1-26 KP 3: Judges Call Out Rising Acts of Violence Against the Judiciary, Slam Trump's 'irresponsible Rhetoric' - NBC News - Air Date 6-3-26 KP 4: How Low Can the DOJ Go - Strict Scrutiny - Air Date 4-27-26 KP 5: Fraud on the Court Even as DOJ Drops $1.8B Settlement Fund, Judge Reopens Case Over Collusion Part 1 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-3-26 KP 6: 'The Audacity' DOJ Turns to X to Recruit as Prosecutors Flee Trump's Politicization of Department - MS Now - Air Date 2-1-26 KP 7: DOJ in Crisis - Stay Tuned with Preet - Air Date 2-10-26 (00:53:44) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Trump Built a One-Way Ratchet to Tyranny. Here's How We Break It. My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:08:06) SECTION A: A DEPARTMENT OF REVENGE A1: 'The Department of Revenge' Explores Trump's Use of DOJ to Settle Political Scores - PBS Newshour - Air Date 6-11-26 A2: This Federal Judge Ruled Against Trump. Then the Death Threats Rolled in Part 2 - 60 Minutes - Air Date 3-1-26 A3: Trump Eyes Personal Lawyer to Run DOJ Part 2 - The Beat W Ari Melber - Air Date 6-4-26 (01:27:12) SECTION B: MALICIOUS PROSECUTIONS B1: Small DoJ Energy - Opening Arguments - Air Date 2-20-26 B2: The Vindictive DOJ Part 1 - Law and Chaos - Air Date 6-4-26 B3: The Malicious Incompetence of Trump's DOJ - Strict Scrutiny - Air Date 6-15-25 B4: The Vindictive DOJ Part 2 - Law and Chaos - Air Date 6-4-26 (02:02:38) SECTION C: WEAPONIZED DEPARTMENT C1: Zero Intelligence Part 1 - UnJustified - Air Date 6-7-26 C2: Fraud on the Court Even as DOJ Drops $1.8B Settlement Fund, Judge Reopens Case Over Collusion Part 2 - Democracy Now! - Air Date 6-3-26 C3: 35 Judges Say Trump's DOJ Committed Fraud on the Court - Opening Arguments - Air Date 6-5-26 C4: Trump Rewards Criminals with Latest Pardons - The Mary Trump Podcast - Air Date 11-11-25 C5: ICYMI Trump Pardons Top Jan. 6 Conspirators - 1A - Air Date 11-11-25 C6: Zero Intelligence Part 2 - UnJustified - Air Date 6-7-26 (02:45:46) SECTION D: HOLLOWED OUT D1: More Frustrated Prosecutors at the U.S Attorney's Office in Minnesota Call It Quits - All Things Considered - Air Date 2-5-26 D2: 2900 DOJ Lawyers SUDDENLY QUIT on Trump IN MASS EXODUS - MeidasTouch - Air Date 12-25-25   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Listen Anywhere! Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com  

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 15:6, David Platt reminds us that sin leads to devastation and hardship.Explore more content from Radical.

Morning lessons: Psalms 119:129-152; Judges 4; Galatians 6.  Your testimonies are wonderful;  therefore does my soul keep them.

In this episode of Pray the Word on Judges 13:19–20, David Platt urges us to pray boldly, trusting God to work wonders in our lives.Explore more content from Radical.

As competitors we know the importance of feedback. But there is also a cost to chasing critique especially when it comes to your physique! Judges feedback is important, feedback from social media? Not so much! Feedback can also sometimes seem conflicting - buzzwords like conditioning, fullness, size and density all need context!  Tune in to hear our discussion and let us know YOUR feedback questions!   Follow us on IG @preplifepodcast @glamgirlbikini @amyehinger @leemarie183   Watch on YouTube: Glam Girl Bikini   Join the team: https://www.glamgirlbikini.com/get-started/    1st Phorm Supplements we use: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=glamgirlbikini 

Send us Fan Mail  In this Q&A, we provide answers for several great questions, and among them are: why did John the Baptist ask if Jesus was the One; whether the serpent in Eden is the same being who tempted Jesus in the wilderness; the meaning of the concubine's dismemberment in Judges 19; how to understand “ask and it shall be given”; whether Psalm 45 points to Jesus as the Messiah; whether the 400 “silent years” were truly silent; and why Luke 17:34 mentions “2 men in one bed.” We believe you will be delighted by this episode, and that's why we want to encourage you to come and study God's Word with us today!

Thinking back to all the bad things we've done can be overwhelming. It's impossible for us to even recall everything, let alone pick out what was good enough to outweigh the bad; It's simply not possible in the sinful world we live in. No amount of good deeds we do can cancel out the bad in our wake. In today's message, Pastor Mark will share this seemingly devastating fact, while highlighting that, yes, our good deeds mean nothing, but the actions of Jesus on the cross mean everything! We are now washed clean, and the price of our record has been paid for by the blood of Jesus Christ!

Morning lessons: Psalms 119:89-104; Judges 3; Galatians 5.  O Lord, your word endures forever; it stands fast in heaven.

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God isn’t looking for the strongest, the smartest, the most experienced, or the most qualified. None of the things we place such importance on are on God’s list of expectations of us. God asks for something specific from us … believe. Simply believe he will do what he says he will do. Believe he can do it through you and he can do it for you. We are so quick to dismiss ourselves. We’re so accustom to playing little and sitting it out. Experience has shown us if we will just sit and wait, someone else might step up and do it for us. But really, is that what God created you for? Did he create you to be the girl who never does anything hard? Did he create you to be the girl who watches others do what you should be doing? I think not! Your Creator expects you to believe his power is enough to overcome every single inadequacy you may have. Your Creator expects you to show up like you’re chosen, and count on divine providence to make things happen as you go. This whole laying low, hiding in dark corners, and playing little nonsense has got to stop. Your muscles are atrophying because you’re not using them. And let me tell you something, your faith is a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. But lack of use causes it to wither and deteriorate. If you haven’t been showing up in the middle of circumstances that are beyond your own ability and putting yourself out there in the face of potential failure, then you’ve started to believe you never could. Your focus has become set on all you can’t do, rather than what GOD COULD DO through you. What could God do through you? Oh girl, you have no idea! But don’t you want to know! I totally want to know what God could do through an ordinary girl like me. I want to know what my life could become with a disciplined surrender to his promptings. Notice I said “disciplined surrender” to his promptings. I’ve discovered this journey of being led by the Holy Spirit is a daily act of discipline. It means I get up when I don’t want to get up. It means I show up no matter what. It means I believe there’s something greater guiding me than my feelings in the moment. It means I start small and humble and refuse to give up in the struggle, because eventually God will grow it to something greater. But he doesn’t grow great things out of our nothing. He doesn’t show up and use magic in our lives. Is that what you’ve been counting on? Magic. God, just make it happen. Do something big, while I do nothing. Nope. God uses seeds. Your disciplined surrender every day is a seed. If you don’t plant it by showing up when you don’t feel like showing up, then guess what … you forfeit the blessing of seeing what God could have done with your little. You dismiss yourself from growth. So, God will grow someone else. God will use someone else’s seed of disciplined surrender to create what you’ve been dreaming of, and you’ll sit there and watch it happen wondering why it couldn’t be you. Well, honey, maybe it couldn’t be you because you weren’t willing to believe to the point of action. Yes, that’s what we’re talking about today. Belief in God that makes us move. Believing so much that we can’t sit in inaction. Believing God is doing something so good, no one could make you sleep the day away. Believing God is guiding you so powerfully, that nothing could hold you back from taking the next step. Would God really choose someone like you for that? YES – You’re perfect for this! In the Old Testament, the Lord chose Gideon as his mighty warrior to rescue his people. But there was one little problem, Gideon was a very unlikely candidate for a warrior position. No one else would have chosen Gideon, but God did. And you need to know why. You need to know why God chose someone totally unlikely for great things, because you’ve been focusing on how unlikely you are while God has been trying to tell you YOU ARE CHOSEN. Judges 6: 11-16 “The angel of the Lord came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. When the angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon, he said, “The Lord is with you,mighty warrior.” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? Where are all his wonders that our ancestors told us about when they said, ‘Did not the Lord bring us up out of Egypt?' But now the Lord has abandoned us and given us into the hand of Midian.” The Lord turned to him and said, “Go in the strength you have and save Israel out of Midian's hand. Am I not sending you?” “Pardon me, my lord,” Gideon replied, “but how can I save Israel? My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family.” The Lord answered, “I will be with you, and you will strike down all the Midianites, leaving none alive.” Why would God choose the least person out of a family in the weakest clan to rise up as a warrior? Oh honey, don’t you remember what Jesus said in 2 Corinthians 12:9 “My power is made perfect in your weakness.” Gideon being a total unlikely warrior was God’s divine opportunity to show his power. So, Sister, all the reasons why you can’t … all the reasons why you’re not good enough … all the reasons why you dismiss yourself … those are the exact reasons God has chosen you. YOU ARE THE ONE HE WANTS because his power is made absolutely perfect in you. You can’t do this on your own, and you’re not supposed to. But you are supposed to do this with his power! Gideon began following God’s promptings with disciplined surrender. He did things that were hard for him to do. He did things that made absolutely no sense to him. He did things that would cause others to question. And with each act of disciplined surrender, God’s power was made perfect within him. This is how the least person in a family of the weakest clan became a mighty warrior. He actually BELIEVED what God said about him. And he believed it so much, he took action. And this is exactly where you are today. You’re at this place where God is speaking to you. He is telling you you are his beloved and chosen girl. He is telling you he created you for a purpose and he has great plans for you. He is telling you the deepest desires of your heart have been put there by him, written into your soul by your creator, as a guide to your destiny. Will you BELIEVE IT? Will you believe this could be true for you? Will you believe your weakness makes you a perfect candidate for God’s power? Will you believe it so much that you stop dismissing yourself? Will you believe it so much that you greet the feelings that tell you you don’t want to, and show up with disciplined surrender anyway? Will you believe it in the face of your most recent set back? Will you believe it when it looks totally unlikely? Will you believe it when you’re tired? Will you believe it when it doesn’t make sense? Will you believe it to the point of action? God has aligned things for you that your mind simply cannot even begin to fathom right now. It’s crazy perfect how God’s plans for your life will fulfill every dream you’ve ever had and bring purpose to every struggle you’ve ever lived through. Yip, God meant it when he said he will give you the desires of your heart. He meant it when he said he would take everything the enemy ever meant for harm and use it for good. Now, you get to choose whether you believe it. And if you choose to believe it, something will start shifting within you. That belief will stir up power and courage and strength you never knew possible. The warrior stuff inside of you will start showing up. And every day, through disciplined surrender pushing you through all the things you don’t feel like doing, you will discover you really are the one God has chosen! Your job today is to start believing it and start showing up for it. My whole world changed when I spent more time believing I could be the one God spoke through than dismissing myself from the calling. No more dismissing yourself. God is calling you. He’s calling you out of the corner where you’ve been hiding. Out of the rut where you’ve been stuck. Out of the comfort you’ve been clinging to. Out of the excuses you’ve been using. Believe it and see where your feet are guided next! Each act of your disciplined surrender invites God’s power to be made perfect within you. 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