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In this episode of This Is Kingdom, Grace, TJ, Talon, and Hollis study Know Who You Really Are and talk about confidence, identity, and the quiet ways we forget what is true about us. Through stories from scripture, seminary, and everyday life, they explore how insecurity grows when we search for validation in the wrong places, and how healing begins when we remember whose we are. The conversation highlights the power of the words we speak over ourselves and the difference it makes when we stop listening to the loudest voices around us and start listening to God.This episode is a reminder that your identity is not something you have to earn, it is something you are meant to remember. With practical insights on prayer, journaling, and creating space to actually commune with God, the hosts invite listeners to seek validation vertically, let God rewrite the narrative in their mind, and start believing the story He is telling about them. Because when you know who your Father is, you begin to see what is possible for your life.Chapters:00:00 INTRO05:07 "Intentional Prayer and Reflection"09:18 "God's Perspective on Insecurities"12:09 "Garrett's Unexpected Football Journey"14:28 "Walking with Jesus Daily"
Send a textA young survivor, who is trapped in a sadistic cult is led by "Sir Lord" JimmyZero in a post-apocalyptic Maine. While the cult commits brutal acts of charity, Dr. JimmyWolfenstein works on a cure by befriending a chain-smoking Alpha named JimmyRavenshadow. On Episode 709 of Trick or Treat Radio our feature film discussion is 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple from director Nia DaCosta! We also pay tribute to our favorite nerd, we scour the world for Barry Sobel, and we react to new trailers for the films; Backrooms, The Faces of Death, and In A Violent Nature 2! So grab the 8K Super Mega HD physical copy of your favorite film, apply a healthy coat of iodine all over your body, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: The Colors of Horror, fade to yellow, who owns purple, Frankenhooker, Frank Henenlotter, The Uninvited, Twisted Nerve, Evilspeak, approved by church of satan, The Seduction, The Mangler II, Bikini Party Massacre, The Crazies, Alien from L.A., Son, The Grudge 2, Warm Bodies, Don't Look Up, Evil Dead (2013), James Wan, Insidious, The Conjuring, Malignant, House of the Dead 2, The Behemoth, Marc Decascos, Double Dragon, Don Shanks, The Crow: Salvation, Son of the Blob, Watermelon Man, City of the Dead, The Nightstalker, Taste of Evil, Frankenstein: The True Story, Dark Shadows, The Twilight Zone, Killdozer, The Devil's Hand, Abbot and Costello Meet the Invisible Man, Paul Dini, He-Man and the Masters of the Universe, Harley Quinn, Batman: The Animated Series, RIP Robert Carradine, Revenge of the Cheerleaders, Curtis Armstrong, Where in the World is Barry Sobel?, Timothy Busfield, Michael Bowen, John Carradine, Buried Alive, Arnold Vosloo, Finding Sobel, RIP Oliver “Power” Grant, Django Unchained, Ghosts of Mars, Body Bags, Mean Streets, Martha Plimpton, Backrooms, Growing Pain, Boner, Leo DiCaprio, Joker's Boner, A24, Undertone, Severance, Faces of Death, In A Violent Nature 2, Sinners, Cock Samson, Danny Boyle, Candyman, Robert Carlysle, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Nia DaCosta, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Watchmen, Black Manta, Chi Lewis-Parry, Satanists and Pagans, Rage Zombies, Iron Maiden, Duran Duran, Jack O'Connell, Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, The Teletubbies, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Jimmy Savile, Top of the Pops, Ralph Fiennes, Tony Gilroy, shooting on iphones, never bend the knee, The Demon Dong of Fleet St., My Best Friend Booger, and The Slander Man.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach considers a viral matchmaking algorithm to explore what happens when technology begins to shape how we pursue romance. He contrasts convenience-driven, self-focused approaches to dating with a biblical picture of love rooted in covenant, sacrifice, and valuing another person. The episode challenges listeners to examine whether modern tools are helping or reshaping their understanding of what real love is meant to be.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a public shift within the body-positivity movement to explore how easily identity can become tied to a single cause. He examines how online communities can harden into echo chambers that react harshly to dissent, contrasting that dynamic with a biblical vision of identity rooted in Christ. The episode invites listeners to evaluate what shapes their loyalties and to pursue truth, humility, and self-control over cultural approval.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores growing concerns about AI-driven job disruption and what that could mean for workers and families. He encourages listeners to hold together trust in God's sovereignty with practical wisdom, urging thoughtful preparation rather than panic or denial. The episode frames technological change as an opportunity for Christians to respond with faith, prudence, and intentional planning for the future.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines migration trends out of high-tax states and uses them to reflect on deeper questions about government, responsibility, and worldview. He contrasts cultural expectations of what government should provide with a biblical framework that assigns different roles to institutions like family, church, and state. The conversation ultimately points listeners toward placing their hope not in political systems, but in God's ability to change hearts and shape a flourishing society.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a young woman's public account of medical transition and regret to challenge Christians to think carefully about truth, harm, and compassion in today's cultural conversations. He urges believers to weigh difficult stories through a biblical lens, emphasizing both the seriousness of choices that shape a life and the responsibility to speak with courage and love. The episode ultimately calls Christians to prioritize faithfulness to God while engaging hurting people with clarity, humility, and genuine care.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on a New York Times article exploring how students are turning to AI to process emotions and form pseudo-relationships. He warns that emotional “offloading” to machines is distancing young people from real intimacy and increasing anxiety, while robbing parents of opportunities to truly know their children's hearts. Drawing from Jesus' words in Luke 6, Pastor Zach calls parents, families, and friends to do the hard work of listening, vulnerability, and human connection that no technology can replace.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges listeners to rethink the role politics plays in their lives, arguing that it should never become an all-consuming identity. Drawing from a Wall Street Journal op-ed and Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 13, he emphasizes that being “right” means nothing if it comes at the expense of love. The episode calls Christians to hold political convictions with humility, prioritize relationships and community, and be known first for love rather than party allegiance.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
On this episode, the Cold War Cinema crew is joined by director, writer, and producer Adam McKay to discuss John Frankenheimer's paranoid, psychological thriller Seconds (1966). McKay has written and directed many celebrated feature films such as Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights (2006), Step Brothers (2008), The Big Short (2015), Vice (2018), Don't Look Up (2021), and numerous others. Prior to this, McKay was a founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade in the early 1990s, and head writer for Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2001. In 2019, McKay founded Hyperobject Industries, and has served as the executive producer of HBO's Succession (2019–2023), Game Theory with Bomani Jones (2022–2023), and, most recently, The Chair Company (2025) starring Tim Robinson. Synopsis of the film: Middle-aged banker Arthur Hamilton (John Randolph) feels trapped in a life that has calcified into routine and regret. When he receives a phone call from an old friend who he thought was long dead, and a shadowy organization known simply as "the Company" offers him the ultimate second chance, he fakes his death, and undergoes radical surgery to assume a new identity. Reborn as artist Tony Wilson (Rock Hudson), he's given youth, wealth, and access to a new bohemian lifestyle on a seaside in Malibu. While his transformation at first feels intoxicating, the promise of freedom begins to fray and ultimately fracture. As Tony struggles to inhabit his new self, paranoia creeps in and the illusion of choice gives way to something far more unsettling. Shot in stark black-and-white with disorienting lenses and claustrophobic compositions, Seconds is less a sci-fi fantasy than an existential nightmare—an unsettling meditation on identity, conformity, and the seductive lie that starting over can save us from who we are. On this episode we discuss: McKay's work as a comedian, comedy writer, and filmmaker, his political and cinematic influences, the paranoid style of filmmaking in the 1960s, satire, the looming specter of climate apocalypse, why the world needs a Ho Chi Minh biopic, and much more. _____________________ We love to give book or film recommendations on the podcast, so here are ours for this episode: Adam: Jafar Panahi's It Was Just an Accident (2025) and Andrey Zvyagintsev's Leviathan (2014) Paul: A Little Solitaire: John Frankenheimer and American Film by Murray Pomerance and R. Barton Palmer Anthony Ballas: The Black Race by Ho Chi Minh by Dai Trang Nguyen and "Ho Chi Minh and Black Liberation" by Gerald Horne and Anthony Ballas. Jason: John Frankenheimer's Seven Days in May (1964). _____________________ Like and subscribe to Cold War Cinema, and don't forget to leave us a review! Want to continue the conversation? Drop us a line at any time at coldwarcinemapod@gmail.com. To stay up to date on Cold War Cinema, follow along at coldwarcinema.com, or find us online on Bluesky @coldwarcinema.com or on X at @Cold_War_Cinema. For more from your hosts and guest: Follow Adam on Instagram @mr.ghostpanther, or on Bluesky @ghostpanther.bsky.social, Follow Jason on Bluesky @JasonAChristian.bsky.social, or on Letterboxed at @exilemagic. Follow Anthony on Bluesky @tonyjballas.bsky.social, on X @tonyjballas, or on Letterboxed @tonyjballas. Follow Paul on Bluesky @ptklein.com, or on Letterboxed @ptklein. Paul also writes about movies at www.howotreadmovies.com Logo by Jason Christian Theme music by DYAD (Charles Ballas and Jeremy Averitt). Happy listening!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach uses an unexpected environmental issue—the billions of golf balls lost each year—to challenge the modern assumption that something is only wrong if its harm is immediately visible. Drawing on Proverbs 14, he argues that human perspective is limited, while God alone sees the long-term and generational consequences of our actions. The episode invites listeners to rethink moral decision-making, trust God's wisdom over personal perception, and consider how seemingly harmless choices may carry far-reaching impact beyond what we can see.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach invites families to reconsider the spiritual value of slowing down together in an overstimulated, screen-saturated world. Prompted by a Wall Street Journal article and grounded in Jesus' invitation to rest in Mark 6, he argues that reclaiming simple rhythms—like family movie night—can restore attention, connection, and meaningful conversation. The episode challenges parents to intentionally create space for shared stories, genuine presence, and rest, reminding listeners that stepping away from constant hustle isn't laziness, but a deeply biblical practice.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the way we evaluate political leaders by shifting the focus from image, charisma, and media presence to character, track record, and faithfulness. Drawing from current events and Jesus' teaching in Luke 16, he argues that leadership credibility is revealed in how someone handles what they've already been entrusted with. The episode calls listeners—especially voters—to resist spectacle, pursue substance, and rethink what truly qualifies someone to lead.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
Director: Adam McKay Producers: Adam McKay, Kevin J. Messick Screenplay: Adam McKay, David Sirota Photography: Linus Sandgren Music: Nicholas Britell Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett, Rob Morgan Rotten Tomatoes: Critics: 56%/Audience: 78%
2-15-26 | Today, we have a special sermon from Pastor Jared Owens, "Look Up." Today's Bible verses are Numbers 21:4-9 and John 3:12-17.
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a Wall Street Journal article on how AI is reshaping the workplace and forcing employees to justify their value. He argues that while lazy, disengaged workers may be replaceable, humans who show up with purpose, creativity, and excellence never are. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Zach challenges Christians to reject coasting and instead approach their work with enthusiasm, integrity, and a commitment to glorify God.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on new research showing that childhood trauma doesn't have to define a person's future. He connects the HOPE framework—supportive relationships, safe environments, emotional growth, and belonging—to the very things God has designed the local church to provide. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to see church not just as something they attend for themselves, but as a place God uses through ordinary people to bring real healing to those carrying deep wounds.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
The universe has been talking for billions of years—and we're finally learning how to listen. Now, if we become “all ears” we can each enjoy a worldview of wonder! Astrophysicist Dr. Macarena García Marín joins us to explore how the James Webb Space Telescope is expanding our view of the cosmos—and why it matters.Chapters00:00 – Introduction & Welcome05:32 – Career path and following scientific curiosity08:26 – Seeing the universe as a family photo in time18:26 – Humility, scale, and what space teaches us35:50 – Break38:05 – How the Webb telescope actually unfolded in space49:02 – Better questions, zooming out and zooming in54:14 – Mind-blowing truths about galaxies and possibility
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach addresses a recent viral moment and examines it through the lens of Scripture, accountability, and the imago Dei. He challenges listeners to think carefully about how words and images can demean others, reminding us that followers of Jesus are responsible not only for what they say, but also for what they share or defend. The episode calls Christians to reject unloving rhetoric, hold fast to truth with humility, and reflect Christ in a deeply divided public square.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a Wall Street Journal opinion piece on the sexualization of women in pop music and the messages young girls are absorbing from today's biggest stars. Speaking as a pastor and a father, he challenges parents—especially fathers—to actively shape how their daughters understand beauty, value, and identity. Drawing from Scripture, Pastor Zach reminds us that true worth is rooted not in sexuality or appearance, but in character, faith, and who we are becoming before God.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on cultural outrage sparked by a Wall Street Journal article about the Grammy Awards and the selective political statements made by celebrities. He explains why caring deeply about some issues without addressing every global injustice isn't hypocrisy, but an honest expression of human limitation under God's sovereignty. Grounded in Scripture, Pastor Zach calls listeners to humility, discernment, and faithfulness—reminding us that only God sees and judges everything perfectly.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
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In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the challenge of finding purpose and significance after retirement. He discusses how work often provides meaning and belonging, and how the local church can help retirees continue to bear fruit and stay “fresh and green.” Pastor Zach encourages listeners to engage, serve, and invest in others, showing that life after work can still be full of impact and connection.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
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Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 We pray with confidence since Jesus is the source of eternal salvation. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon topics for […]
Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 We pray with confidence since Jesus is the source of eternal salvation. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss sermon topics for […]
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores the pressures moms face to “have it all” and always look perfect. He shares how Jesus offers freedom from performance-driven worth and reminds moms that their true value is found in God, not in appearance or achievement. Pastor Zach also encourages families to create homes where love and affirmation are constant, regardless of accomplishments or appearances.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
Exodus 24:1-11 Forgiven by the shedding of blood, the elders of Israel were given a glimpse of heaven. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss […]
Exodus 24:1-11 Forgiven by the shedding of blood, the elders of Israel were given a glimpse of heaven. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple pastors discuss […]
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on how ideological bubbles and intellectual pride can quietly stunt both personal and spiritual growth. Drawing from cultural commentary and Scripture, he explores why the willingness to ask “what if I'm wrong?” is essential not just for learning, but for following Jesus. This episode challenges listeners to rediscover humility as the pathway to wisdom, maturity, and deeper discipleship.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
Alan Pentz is convinced a wave of disruption is about to crash into small businesses—and he's doing everything he can to warn owners before it hits. He's writing, teaching, consulting, waving the red flag. He's just not sure anyone is ready to listen. “I don't know if you've seen Don't Look Up,” he says, “but it's kind of like that. The asteroid's coming—and everyone's still walking around like it's normal.” In our latest 21 Hats Brainstorm, Alan put his own future on the table. He asked a panel of owners to help him answer a hard question: Do business owners actually want help adopting AI? And if they do, what kind of help will they pay for? Is there a real, scalable business here—or just a lot of interest and polite nodding? And there's one more twist: Alan already owns a successful consulting firm. So he also has to decide whether this opportunity is worth jumping back into the startup grind to build another service-heavy business from scratch. This 21 Hats Brainstorm is brought to you by New Bridge Studios, which helps companies, creators, and causes connect their stories to the bottom line.
Zechariah 9:9,10 The prophet Zechariah draws our attention to a Savior King who will rule with gentleness and bring peace. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple […]
Zechariah 9:9,10 The prophet Zechariah draws our attention to a Savior King who will rule with gentleness and bring peace. The Foundation Preacher Podcast is provided to you by WELS Congregational Services. The Foundation resources were created to help churches allow the gospel message heard in worship, to echo throughout the week. Listen to multiple […]
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines the growing trend of retailers banning unaccompanied teenagers and what it reveals about society. He explores the heart of fatherhood, responsibility, and how meaningful relationships between parents and children can shape young lives. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to think beyond quick fixes and consider the deeper role of guidance, presence, and care in a culture quick to assign blame.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
Welcome to the VOUS Church Podcast.In today's message, Look Up, Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. reminds us that what feels impossible to us is normal territory for God. As you prepare your heart, you can also find rest in the sounds of Dying to be Different (LoFi); the latest project from VOUS Worship, now streaming everywhere.Now, let's lean into the message together.
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach reflects on the way we respond to tragedy in a culture that often filters every story through politics. He explores what it means to grieve genuinely, mourn deeply, and let our hearts be broken by the loss of life. Along the way, he challenges listeners to pause, reflect, and seek transformation in how we engage with the world and each other.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a CNN article on how social media is shaping teenage boys, he unpacks how algorithms are discipling young men with distorted ideas about masculinity—leading to insecurity, loneliness, and confusion. The solution isn't just less screen time, but more intentional presence. Boys need older men who will show up, spend time, and speak truth into their lives. When fathers and mentors invest consistently, young men won't need to look to the internet for identity and guidance.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach draws from a Wall Street Journal article on nonconformists, he explores how the people who change the world are often the ones willing to think and live differently. Scripture echoes that call—Romans 12 reminds us not to conform, but to be transformed. Following Jesus will sometimes feel uncomfortable or “weird,” but that contrast is often how God brings growth, witness, and real change to the people around us.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach challenges the idea that today's affordability struggles are entirely new and shifts the focus to biblical wisdom around money. Drawing from Proverbs, Pastor Zach contrasts our culture of instant gratification with Scripture's call to patience, diligence, and wise stewardship—reminding us that even in difficult economic times, God offers a better way to flourish.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores questions about the role of the church. This is in response to a Wall Street Journal article on the decline of America's shared monoculture. As pop culture fragments and loneliness rises, Pastor Zach points to the local church as a countercultural answer: a community built not on common preferences, but on a shared faith in Jesus Christ. Drawing from the New Testament and the vision of heaven in Revelation, he shows how the church has always been designed to unite people across differences.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach responds to a recent incident where protesters disrupted a church service. He examines the difference between legitimate protest and harassment, arguing that worship gatherings are sacred spaces that should not be disrupted under the banner of activism. Through a biblical lens, Pastor Zach challenges listeners to consider how truth, reverence, and freedom should shape the way Christians engage cultural and political conflict.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores our cultural addiction to cynicism and the ways social media distorts reality. Using the example of Vivek Ramaswamy quitting social media to focus on real-world engagement, he highlights how constant online negativity can warp our perspective and fuel anxiety. Pastor Zach challenges listeners to step back from the online noise, focus on actual human experience, and cultivate a more grounded, optimistic view of the world.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach explores whether God calls us to uphold standards, using Mississippi's dramatic turnaround in education as an example. He highlights how raising expectations and holding people accountable—rooted in the belief that they are capable—leads to real growth and success. Pastor Zach encourages listeners to recognize that being made in God's image means we can accomplish more than we think, and that accountability is a form of belief, not punishment.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In this episode of Wake Up, Look Up, Pastor Zach examines government accountability and efficiency, asking why we can't fire the federal government like a business. He explores the balance between necessary reductions and the need for faithful stewardship of public trust, drawing connections to biblical principles of responsibility. Pastor Zach encourages listeners to think critically about leadership, efficiency, and the importance of holding those entrusted with resources accountable.Have an article you'd like Pastor Zach to discuss? Email us at wakeup@ccchapel.com!
In my childhood years, I got to experience something I've cherished ever since: Starry nights.I was lucky to spend time during the summers on my Aunt Eula's and Uncle Ernest's tenant farm in Northeast Texas. With no TV or electronics, we made our own entertainment in the evenings, including “turning on” nature's Big Show. This meant rolling an old bed outdoors as darkness fell, so we could lay back, look up, and marvel at the endless expanse of constellations, comets, the Milky Way, planets, and other wonders of the cosmos. Today, though, 80 percent of Americans never see the starry night, for the artificial glare of city lights blots out nature's spectacular display.But wait – billionaires to the rescue! Musk, Bezos, Zuckerberg, and other high-tech demigods who're spending trillions to foist a brave new world of artificial intelligence on us, claim that their scheme will actually relight the night sky!For real? Of course not.It turns out that they can't get enough cheap land and energy on Earth to supply the phantasmagoric sprawl of data centers their AI hustle will demand. So, they're going to put massive clusters of these systems into orbit, tethered to miles of solar mirrors stretching across our sky. While that means nature's stars-and-stuff will be even more obscured, they say that instead of watching the cosmos, we Earthlings can enjoy the artificial twinkle of their corporate data centers.This is Jim Hightower saying… Lest you think that, surely they wouldn't do this, note that those arrogant billionaire Lords of the Night are already investing humongous sums of money in space data centers As the CEO of one called “Starcloud” bluntly says: “It's not a debate. It's going to happen.”Do something!Not surprisingly, fighting for a quiet night sky is a difficult and overlooked area of activism. Here are some folks we found working on the issue—if you know of more, leave ‘em in the comments!* Dark Sky International works to create and preserve localities from light pollution, and they've started to address the impact of satellites, too. Here's a paper they released late last year.* On the nerdier side of things, the International Astronomical Union (IAU)'s Centre for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky (CPS) — if that isn't a mouthful, we don't know what is — is working to mitigate the negative impact of satellite constellations. (The image used above is courtesy of the IAU.)Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe
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