Podcasts about public square

Send us a textIn this episode of The Public Square on the Pursuing Faith Network, Iggy and Pastor Mike break down a topic every believer wrestles with at some point: how do you actually read and study the Bible? They talk about simple, practical ways to meditate on God's Word, how to approach Scripture with the right posture, and why we're not meant to understand everything all at once.They share the importance of slowing down, letting the Holy Spirit guide you, and allowing Scripture to shape your life—not just your knowledge. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or unsure where to start with Bible reading, this conversation will bring clarity and encouragement.

Why do we provide so many resources for free here at the American Policy Roundtable and The Public Square®? Tune in today for some amazing tools to share with friends and family. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Do we read listener comments and emails? We sure do! Tune in today to hear one listener comment about The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025

We've had some very exciting projects going on with The Public Square® and the American Policy Roundtable. Tune in today for a field report and thanks for listening! Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

What are some of the things we talk about The Public Square® and why? Tune in today to hear more.   Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, December 1, 2025

Did we release An Oration as a response to The Atlantic's take on America's 250th anniversary - "The Unfinished Revolution?" Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, November 28, 2025

How and why are we selling a beautiful, hardcover, college-level history book for only $30? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

Welcome to the annual celebration of Thanksgiving on The Public Square®. Today we take time to remember the ideas that have inspired us as a people and led us to aspire to be one nation under God. We'll reflect upon our history and wonder "What it might mean to be a pilgrim again here on this Earth?" Please join us around the Thanksgiving table on The Public Square®. Topic: Holidays The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

Send us a textIn this episode of The Public Square on the Pursuing Faith Network, Iggy and Pastor Mike dive into a big question a lot of believers wrestle with today: Why are there so many Christian denominations? They talk about where these divisions came from, whether they still serve a purpose, and if they're actually helping Christians grow—or pulling us further apart.They break down some of the history behind different denominations while also looking at the practical side of things: how they shape our faith, how they influence the way we read Scripture, and whether they bring clarity or confusion to the body of Christ. It's an honest, thought-provoking conversation about unity, truth, and what really matters when it comes to following Jesus.If you've ever wondered why the church looks the way it does or whether denominations are still healthy for believers today, this episode will give you a lot to think about.

Where did the title "An Oration" come from for our new book about John Quincy Adams? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

News is breaking everyday around the realities of Sports Wagering and Prop Betting. How does this all affect professional athletes? How addictive is online betting? And how accessible is it to minors? All these questions and more surround our conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

Why did the late David McCullough think a book needed to be written about America's "Founding Son?" Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025

How does our newest book expand the idea of studying American history from original source documents and the real stories of the people who were there? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

What was Christmas like back in 1837? Let's find out! Today, we're going back in time to visit the home of Charles and Abigail Adams and their four children. How was their Christmas different than what we experience today? What feels timeless about celebrating Christmas? And what happens when you get word that an unexpected visitor is coming on Christmas Day?  If you'd like to learn more and access free coloring pages, fun recipes, and other educational materials, please visit kidsonthesquare.com and check out the Resources for this episode. And if you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend! And don't forget to listen to Parts I and II of Christmas in America 1837, coming soon on The Public Square®!

On this special episode of Hub Dialogues, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat spoke to The Hub's editor at large Sean Speer while in Ottawa to deliver the inaugural 2025 Ian Shugart Lecture on Faith in the Public Square, hosted by the Cardus Institute. In the conversation, he discusses the key topics from his lecture, from the current moment of religious reconsideration in the West to why secularization has plateaued and the benefits of religion itself.  He also covers the relationship between declining religious faith and political polarization, and how the rise of artificial intelligence may interact with these trends. Finally, Douthat explores some of the interesting intellectual and political debates occurring within Anglo-American conservatism. The Hub is Canada's fastest growing independent digital news outlet. Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get our best content when you are on the go:  https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple) https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)  Want more Hub? Get a FREE 3-month trial membership on us: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/ Follow The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en   CREDITS: Amal Attar-Guzman - Producer and Video Editor  Elia Gross - Sound Editor  Sean Speer - Host   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts email support@thehub.ca.

Is there a link between Christmas and the 4th of July? Is there a witness from the Founding Era that made such a claim? Please join us today as we open the cover on a new book titled, "An Oration, John Quincy Adams' Christian America" and listen in on a conversation that may change your whole view on how America began. It all begins this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 14th, 2025

How is the gambling industry destroying good government along with lives and families? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, November 21, 2025

Send us a textIn this week's episode of The Public Square on the Pursuing Faith Network, Iggy and Pastor Mike sit down for one of the most requested and most sensitive conversations in the modern church: Should women be pastors? It's a topic that has sparked debates across denominations, shaped entire church cultures, and left many believers unsure about what Scripture actually teaches.Iggy approaches the subject with deep respect, acknowledging that as two men they're navigating a conversation that directly affects women all over the body of Christ. But instead of leaning on opinion or tradition, they go straight to the Word, unpacking passages that have created tension for generations while also highlighting the many powerful and essential women God used throughout the Bible. What begins as a tough question turns into a meaningful exploration of God's design, the heart behind leadership, and the unique role women have always played in the story of redemption.This is a thoughtful and honest dialogue where both hosts wrestle with Scripture, challenge assumptions, and try to understand what faithfulness looks like in the church today. Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation invites you to pause, reflect, and seek God's heart above everything else.

How close are we to the "red balloon of the gambling industry" getting so full that it pops? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025

This week on G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol covers five major news stories and examines them in light of Scripture:1. Congress Moves to Release Epstein Files (0:22)justice, accountability, and the reminder that nothing done in darkness stays hidden.2. Texas Sues Schools Over Ten Commandments (3:31)the role of God's law in the public square and why discipleship begins in the home.3. AI Influencers & The "Dead Internet" (7:14)the crisis of authenticity, digital deception, and what it means to uphold the imago Dei in an artificial age. 4. Academic Standards in Decline: The War on Merit (10:43)the collapse of academic standards and how Scripture speaks to excellence, truth, and discipline.5. The "Muslim Boom" and Religious War in the West (14:10)what Christians should actually do in response: strong families, faithful evangelism, and unwavering commitment to the gospel.For more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

When happens when the gambling industry's biggest overhead isn't real estate, machines, or employees... but software? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Gambling The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025

What was the biggest factor at play in the race for New York's next mayor? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

What can this year's election results tell us about the outlook for 2026 and 2028 when Donald Trump will no longer be on the ballot? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Elections The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, November 17, 2025

Two issues breaking. First what happened on Election Day in New York City? And why is Dave Ramsey warning America about the explosion of sports betting? We find answers to both these issues this week on The Public Square®. Topic: Elections The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, November 13th, 2025

Why is a little radio show tackling big questions like global climate change, A.I., and the nation's power supply? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, November 14, 2025

This week on G3 Weekly, Scott Aniol covers five major news stories and examines them in light of Scripture:1. Vatican Rejects "Co-Redemptrix" Title for Mary (0:22) The Vatican's Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases the new document Mater Populi Fidelis, rejecting the long-used Marian title of "Co-redemptrix." 2. Trump Threatens Action in Nigeria Over Persecution (8:06) President Trump officially designates Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for "systematic, ongoing, and egregious religious freedom violations".3. DHS Announces "Historic Low" in Border Crossings (11:29) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reports a historic achievement: October 2025 saw the lowest total border crossings ever recorded by CBP, a nearly 80% decrease from the previous year, and the sixth consecutive month of zero releases by Border Patrol.4. Doctrinal Drift at Biola University (14:49) We discuss the controversy involving Biola University, Sean McDowell, and a Daily Wire article concerning the debate around conversion therapy.5. U.S. and Venezuela on Brink of Conflict (20:26) Tensions escalate in the Caribbean as Venezuela orders a military mobilization in response to the arrival of the U.S. Navy's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford.For more helpful resources, visit G3+ at plus.g3min.org. Use coupon code G3weekly for $20 off your annual subscription.

How much power could the future of A.I. drain from our energy systems? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

Do the massive energy needs behind artificial intelligence have anything to do with Bill Gates' major shift on climate change? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

How did Bill Gates decide to let us all know that climate change "isn't the threat we thought it was?" Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2025

What happens when one of the leaders of the fight against climate change decides that it's not a big deal anymore? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, November 10, 2025

Can you imagine the Bill Gates essentially saying "never mind" regarding climate change? Well it happened in a memo to the United Nations. How could this story be true and also not be the news story everyone is talking about? This conversation is not happening anywhere else but The Public Square®. Please don't miss this episode and share this with a friend. Topic: Climate Change The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, November 7th, 2025

Alongside SBC 2025 at CBL's "For the Faithful Majority" Conference, Dusty Deevers, Chase Davis, Brent Money, and Dr. Scott Colter sit down to discuss "Baptists with Backbone in the Public Square." Panelists emphasize Christ's sovereignty over all areas of life, including politics, and criticize the church's historical passivity. The speakers call for Christians to be bold, active, and unapologetic in addressing issues like abortion, transgender ideology, and school curricula. They argue that Southern Baptists should mobilize, vote, and run for office to influence culture and politics. The panel highlights the need for pastors to preach truth and for Christians to see their faith as applicable to every sphere of life. ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/   To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.   Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83    Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/   The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings. Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 CastboxFM – https://castbox.fm/channel/id6132313 CastroFM – https://castro.fm/podcast/67110759-1bb9-4fd9-abcb-34113d42e945 CurioCaster – https://curiocaster.com/podcast/pi6894445 Fountain – https://fountain.fm/show/IURohE0rZPJr5h81wxbX Goodpods – https://goodpods.com/podcasts/center-for-baptist-leadership-565673 iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 iVoox – https://www.ivoox.com/en/podcast-center-for-baptist-leadership_sq_f12419733_1.html Listen Notes – https://lnns.co/2Br0hw7p5R4 MoonFM – https://moon.fm/itunes/1743074575 PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 PocketCasts – https://play.pocketcasts.com/podcasts/ddd92230-e3ff-013c-e7de-02cacb2c6223 PodcastAddict – https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/5090794 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 PodcastRepublic – https://www.podcastrepublic.net/podcast/1743074575 TrueFans – https://truefans.fm/center-for-baptist-leadership YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

Are the questions people were asking about the health and welfare of our country in 1837 the same ones we're asking today? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Christmas in America The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

This week on G3 Weekly, we analyze the biggest headlines through the light of Scripture:1. The Socialist Shift in NYC (0:39) We break down the victory of Zohran Mamdani, the first Muslim and Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City, and explain why this ideology fundamentally clashes with a biblical worldview that affirms private property and individual responsibility.2. Government Shutdown Deconstructed (6:49)The longest-ever federal shutdown reveals a dangerously over-involved government. We discuss why the constitutional gridlock is actually a feature designed as a "protection against tyranny."3. The War on Conscience (12:09)We examine the new University of California mandate that defines using an "incorrect pronoun" or "dead name" as harassment, arguing this is compelled speech that forces Christian students to violate their conscience.4. Major Religious Freedom Victory (15:38) We celebrate the Texas Supreme Court ruling that protects judges who refuse to perform same-sex marriages based on their biblical convictions, creating a vital shield for the Christian conscience in the public square.Ultimately: As Christians, our hope is in God's sovereignty, not in human politics.

Have the writers of The Washington Post's new citizenship test actually read the Declaration of Independence or any other documents from America's Founding? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025

How important is the premise that America is a nation of self-government based upon the consent of the governed? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? Are you sure you know the answer? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Have you heard that The Washington Post is joining us and The Atlantic in our coverage of America's 250th birthday? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, November 3, 2025

The conversation on America's 250th anniversary is active already and now The Washington Post joins the conversation with a "Citizenship Test". Well our team took the pop quiz. Want to know what we scored? Tune in today as we share this and more on The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, October 31st, 2025

What is the most important idea in the Declaration of Independence? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, October 31, 2025

Does the meaning of the Declaration of Independence only matter to kids and teachers in public schools? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025

Alexander Soros, The Center for American Progress, and others have a mission to reconstruct America. Let's take a moment to examine their mission and actually pray for them. There's more to learn, so please don't miss this episode of The Public Square®. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, October 29th, 2025

Why is The Atlantic's November 2025 issue "The Unfinished Revolution" so significant? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Why would a radio show on nonprofit and religious stations take time to talk about The Atlantic magazine? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

What does a line from The Jerk have to do with The Atlantic and Declaration 250? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, October 27, 2025

Was the American War for Independence really a "revolution," or was it something bigger? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, October 24, 2025

How does the idea of an "unfinished revolution" contradict with the promise of the Declaration of Independence? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025

How does The Atlantic's upcoming project "The Unfinished Revolution" differ from our work with Declaration 250? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Declaration 250 The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Why should and how can adults and young adults be prepared to enter challenging conversations in the public square? The Rev. Dr. Mark Wood (Pastor of Shepherd of the Canyon Lutheran Church in Gold Canyon, AZ, former managing director of Church Planting, Renewal and Support for the LCMS Office of National Mission) and Dr. Lisa Clark (Senior Editor, Curriculum Resources, Concordia Publishing House) join Andy and Sarah for episode 1 of our "Prepared with a Reason" series to talk about why a curriculum on being prepared for challenging personal and public conversations was important for CPH to create, some scenarios that exemplify the need for education and training in this area, the topics covered in "Prepared with a Reason," how the curriculum prepares us in each of these topics, how this curriculum is different from other apologetics curriculum from CPH, and what readers and listeners can expect to learn. Find the curriculum at cph.org/prepared-with-a-reason-leaders-guide-digital-edition. Other helpful books mentioned by Pastor Wood include: The Universe Next Door: ivpress.com/the-universe-next-door Naming the Elephant: ivpress.com/naming-the-elephant As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let's be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.

Last week we had the joy to share our conversation with Pastor Joe Hunt. We kept the microphones on and are sharing the rest of the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture  The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, October 15th, 2025