Podcasts about public square

Forgiveness is making various headlines in the news. What does it really look like to forgive and what does it do to us when we forgive? Along with these questions we also announce some exciting news regarding a new book release and this year's Christmas in America. Please don't miss the conversation today on The Public Square®. Topic: Faith in Culture  The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, October 3rd, 2025

Is there anything we can do about the issue of global depopulation? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Depopulation The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, October 3, 2025

Do we really not need to worry about depopulation until the year 2100? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Depopulation The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025

We press pause on daily noise to ask hard questions about time with God, marriage as a daily priority, and the quiet power of integrity at home. Along the way we read Titus 2, Philemon, and Psalm 101, warn against gossip, honor Albert Beyer's courage, and revisit providence in the Constitution.• gratitude for Scripture and freedom to read it• marriage as daily priority over distractions• Titus 2 roles, self‑control, and mentorship• Philemon's model of restoration and brotherhood• Psalm 101's call to integrity at home• Proverbs on gossip as fuel for conflict• Medal of Honor remembrance: Albert Beyer• founders' quotes on providence and the Constitution• critique of Everson and church‑state confusion• practical steps to reorder time, habits, and homeIf you enjoy a family‑friendly middle grade fantasy, please check out Countryside and, if you enjoy it, leave a review online somewhere, parents or grandparents or kids Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

Today we dive into the history of General S. Patton an often forgotten hero of WWII and Martin Luther whose fight for religious freedom and reform changed the world. This rich conversation is pulled from our archives and is still thought provoking and inspiring. Join us today on the Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History  The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

If it happened in China, can it happen here? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: International News The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

If the experts are finally saying out loud that the United States is experiencing depopulation, what does that mean for your economic future? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Life and Health Issues The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Chief Switzer discusses road closures on the Public Square in Downtown Monmouth and Harlem Avenue, road safety, trainings, August report, new officer, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

What are we going to do now that governments around the world are finally recognizing the severity of the depopulation crisis? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, September 29, 2025

Join us for a conversation exploring the intersection of Christianity, religious liberty, and the public square with Dr. Andrew T. Walker, professor of ethics and public theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this thought-provoking discussion, we tackle several pressing questions: How should Christians navigate religious pluralism in America's constitutional republic? What does the Bible say about freedom of religion? And how do we address cultural challenges like the “Muslim problem” and Christian nationalism while preserving the American experiment? From the Founding Fathers' vision to today's Jesus-centered public discourse, this conversation offers biblical insights and practical wisdom for engaging in today's complex cultural moment. Time stamps of key moments: 4:06 Introduction to guest's background and research focus. 7:25 Theological framework for religious liberty. 11:51 Founders' views on religion and the public square. 22:11 What do you think the Founding Fathers would think about recent "Jesus talk" in government? 37:04 How should we address the cultural challenges from Islam and pluralism? 50:32 Perspectives on Christian nationalism and its implications. Check out Dr. Walker's book, Freedom for All. https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-All-Defending-Everyones-Pluralistic/dp/1587434490 #Christianity #ReligiousLiberty #PublicSquare #Pluralism #Theology

Join us for a conversation exploring the intersection of Christianity, religious liberty, and the public square with Dr. Andrew T. Walker, professor of ethics and public theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. In this thought-provoking discussion, we tackle several pressing questions: How should Christians navigate religious pluralism in America's constitutional republic? What does the Bible say about freedom of religion? And how do we address cultural challenges like the “Muslim problem” and Christian nationalism while preserving the American experiment? From the Founding Fathers' vision to today's Jesus-centered public discourse, this conversation offers biblical insights and practical wisdom for engaging in today's complex cultural moment. Time stamps of key moments: 4:06 Introduction to guest's background and research focus. 7:25 Theological framework for religious liberty. 11:51 Founders' views on religion and the public square. 22:11 What do you think the Founding Fathers would think about recent "Jesus talk" in government? 37:04 How should we address the cultural challenges from Islam and pluralism? 50:32 Perspectives on Christian nationalism and its implications. Check out Dr. Walker's book, Freedom for All. https://www.amazon.com/Liberty-All-Defending-Everyones-Pluralistic/dp/1587434490 #Christianity #ReligiousLiberty #PublicSquare #Pluralism #Theology

The science is in and settled. America is in a crisis of depopulation. Why are the US Media, our elected officials and major US Corporations in denial of this imminent threat? We take on the new data and new stories today on The Public Square®. Topic: Politics The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, September 26th, 2025

Is it possible to truly love our neighbor as ourselves unless we turn ourselves over fully to Christ? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Current Events The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, September 26, 2025

Are we being dehumanized by the constant stream of violent acts that the news puts in front of us daily? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Current Events The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025

Zócalo Public Square presents two back-to-back panels moderated by Zócalo's California columnist Joe Mathews to ask: How exceptional do we want California to be? The first panel features expert voices in fields shaping California's identity: business advocate and public affairs specialist Brooke Armour Spiegel, Caltech astrophysicist Konstantin Batygin, and immigrant rights advocate Yliana Johansen-Méndez. The second panel features youth leaders who are inheriting the state: trans rights organizer, budget advocacy and policy expert Michaé De La Cuadra, community organizer and housing justice advocate Aidan Lin-Tostado, and Tongva, Chumash, and Xicano artist and environmental advocate Isaac Michael Ybarra. This program is presented with generous support from Latino Community Foundation, the Karsh Family Foundation, and Snap Foundation. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intros 00:03:18 - Panel 1 (Expert Voices): Brooke Armour Spiegel, Konstantin Batygin, Yliana Johansen-Méndez 00:43:02 - Panel 2 (Youth Leaders): Michaé De La Cuadra, Aidan Lin-Tostado, Isaac Michael Ybarra Visit www.zocalopublicsquare.org/ for more programs and essays in the series. Follow Zócalo on X: x.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepublicsquare/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/zocalopublicsquare LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/z-calo-public-square/

Do we grieve over every unjust death regardless of whether or not someone was on "our side," or are we losing the basic value of our humanity? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Current Events The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Are the institutions of mainstream media able to look at anything through an objective, nonpartisan lens? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Current Events The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025

Church of England rev with a difference Jamie Franklin sits down in-person with David (Lord) Frost in a wide-ranging conversation on faith and politics, including never before heard insight into David's conversion to Christianity. Topics include:David's recent conversion to Roman Catholicism and what attracted him to Christianity in the first place.The role of Christianity in the Public Square and Christian Nationalism.Danny Kruger's defection to Reform and whether Lord Frost is planning to leave the Conservative Party too.Brexit: What went wrong and what went right? What happens now and is true legislative reform possible?Assisted Suicide and what David planned to say at the second session of the second reading in the House of Lords.The murder of Charlie Kirk and cancel culture on the right. What is the correct response?All that plus half an hour of questions from the live audience. Enjoy!Buy Jamie's Book! THE GREAT RETURNYou make this podcast possible. Please support us!On Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendBuy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Daniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFind links to our episodes, social media accounts and much more https://www.irreverendpod.com!Thursday Circles: http://thursdaycircle.com The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Has the death of Charlie Kirk shown us how divided we are as Americans, or how divided the media is trying to make us? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Current Events The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, September 22, 2025

The assassination of Charlie Kirk has exposed a dangerous reality for Christians speaking in the public square. In this sobering episode, we explore what this tragedy reveals about the deteriorating state of dialogue in Western society and what it means for believers going forward.What happens when disagreement becomes a death sentence? Charlie Kirk was known for respectfully engaging with those who opposed his views, allowing them to speak without interruption before responding to their arguments. His murder represents a chilling message to Christians everywhere: "Shut up or we'll kill you." Having spent 16 years in campus ministry doing similar work, Glenn never imagined someone would be killed simply for expressing biblical views in public spaces.We trace how "maximal rhetoric" from all sides of the political spectrum has created an environment where opponents are portrayed not just as wrong, but as existential threats deserving elimination. When political disagreements are framed in apocalyptic terms, violence becomes the logical conclusion for unstable individuals.The biblical prophets identified three primary reasons for God's judgment on nations: bloodshed, sexual immorality, and idol worship. A sober assessment of our current cultural landscape reveals these exact sins dominating Western societies. While God's kingdom will ultimately prevail, there's no guarantee that any particular nation will continue to enjoy His blessing after abandoning its moral foundations.For Christians, this moment calls for greater engagement, not retreat. We must model respectful dialogue while boldly proclaiming truth, disciple the next generation to defend their faith, and work with renewed urgency in kingdom service. The window for freely sharing the gospel may be narrowing—are you prepared to use whatever time remains?Listen now to understand the spiritual implications of this pivotal moment and how you can respond faithfully in increasingly hostile times. Let's make Heaven crowded. Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Let's thank Senator Tim Kaine for bringing a very important idea back to the forefront of our minds. Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, September 19, 2025

After prayer and counsel our team has gathered to discuss Charlie Kirk's murder. The story is still unfolding but the way the media and major news outlets are reporting this story shows the split reality all Americans are living in. Is this the death of journalism? Please join our conversation today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, September 18th, 2025

When we bring up things like "Where do our rights come from," lots of people claims that it's "too divisive" to talk about. Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Hong Kong Moves To Eliminate Dollar Use In Public Square As the de-dollarization movement continues, the latest development is that Hong Kong is moving to eliminate the use of dollars in its public square. Of course, these are the kinds of actions that have left gold price regularly soaring to new all-time record highs. To find out more about the latest news, click to watch this morning's video now! - To get access to Vince's research in 'Goldfix Premium' go to: https://vblgoldfix.substack.com/ - Get access to Arcadia's Daily Gold and Silver updates here: https://goldandsilverdaily.substack.com/ - To get your very own 'Silver Chopper Ben' statue go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/chopper-ben-landing-page/ - Join our free email list to be notified when a new video comes out: click here: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/email-signup/ - Follow Arcadia Economics on twitter at: https://x.com/ArcadiaEconomic - To get your copy of 'The Big Silver Short' (paperback or audio) go to: https://arcadiaeconomics.com/thebigsilvershort/ - Listen to Arcadia Economics on your favorite Podcast platforms: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/75OH2PpgUpriBA5mYf5kyY Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arcadia-economics/id1505398976 - #silver #silverprice #gold And remember to get outside and have some fun every once in a while!:) (URL0VD)Subscribe to Arcadia Economics on Soundwise

Do a lot of people think that our rights come from the government? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Acts 13 shows Paul risking it all for the gospel. What does it mean for us to bring Christ into modern public spaces, even when it costs us?

Should we be disturbed that a member of the U.S. Senate does not believe that our rights come from God, but from laws and government? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Two Virginians asked the question, "Where do our rights come from?" How did their conclusions differ? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Religious Liberty The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, September 15, 2025

It used to be that Spanish-language artists had to perform in English to succeed in the U.S. Today, they can sing in their native tongue and top the charts. But with increased visibility, does increased industry equity follow for Spanish-language artists? In an era of division over immigration—when so many love Latin music that crosses borders, but question Latin people who do—can music bring America together? Activist, musician, and Chicanx-Latinx studies professor Martha Gonzalez and "La Banda Elástica" magazine founder and publisher Emilio Morales discuss how Latino music transcends borders. This program was co-presented by Zócalo Public Square, The Skirball Cultural Center, and Grand Performances. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intros 04:00 - Conversation with Emilio Morales and Martha Gonzalez Visit www.zocalopublicsquare.org/ for more programs and essays in the series. Follow Zócalo on X: x.com/thepublicsquare Instagram: www.instagram.com/thepublicsquare/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/zocalopublicsquare LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/z-calo-public-square/

“Our rights come from God our Creator not from our laws not from our governments”. Does this statement cause you to fear? That's what it evokes from U.S. Senator Tim Caine of Virginia and he said so out loud in the U.S. Senate. But doesn't the Declaration of Independence say that our rights come from God, not the government?  We discuss Kaine's Blunder this week on The Public Square®.    This episode was recorded before September 10th and before the murder of Charlie Kirk, on September 11. David Zanotti, Chairman of The American Policy Roundtable®, spoke of Mr. Kirk's murder on Your Morning Show with Michael DelGiorno. You can listen to all three hours of that broadcast by clicking HERE Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, September 11th, 2025

We recently sat down to talk with Michael DelGiorno, host of "Your Morning Show," and talked about what's changing in the world of talk radio. Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, September 12, 2025

Why is a public policy organization taking time to talk about theology? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Why does it matter that we approach our work in communications from a position of brokenness rather than a position of superiority? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Why does a loving God allow us to feel pain? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Is God still there even when life is difficult or inconvenient? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Deep Questions The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, September 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV addressed a group of French Catholic politicians recently on pilgrimage to the Vatican. He had many good words of advice for them, while he also offered some challenges for them relating to a tendency he sees in many Catholic politicians to separate their faith life from their public life.

Are talk radio and podcasting growing in influence across America? A look inside talk radio with three career broadcasters who share a common faith and  mission on 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: Friday, September 5th, 2025

Should Democrats be more concerned about the words they're using to describe their agenda, or the agenda itself? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, September 5, 2025

Is there anything wrong with Democrats changing their language to try and identify with and win people over? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025

What words are Democrats using that the organization Third Way is taking issue with? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, September 3, 2025

What are the categories of words that the advisory group Third Way thinks that Democrats need to stop using? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Recently, a memo was sent to the Democratic Party regarding the way they speak to people. Why does that matter? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, September 1, 2025  

Whether it's a military battle, a proposed amendment, an email, or even an argument about a Cracker Barrel logo... Words Matter. They matter to the right, the left and the middle. Recently a memo was leaked from a wealthy Left Wing think tank telling Democrats that they have to change their words - in a hurry. We enter this conversation today on The Public Square®.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, August 29th, 2025

Is attempting to define personhood by every metric other than "being a person" a good thing to do in a constitutional amendment? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, August 29, 2025

How broad is the scope of one of the proposed constitutional amendments making its way to the ballot in Ohio? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025

What are the two ballot issues with national implications headed toward Ohio in the next election cycle? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025

What ballot issues are on the horizon for the 2026 election cycle as Democrats and Republicans wrestle for power? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Is the most important thing on the train ride of the upcoming election cycle the final stop in Washington DC... or are the stops along the way more important? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with hosts Dave Zanotti and Wayne Shepherd thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Monday, August 25, 2025

In 2023 the abortion industry began a campaign to take over portions of state constitutions and enshrine their agenda into state law. Now the LGBTQ+? community is attempting to do the same and all in time to alter the outcome of key races for Congress on the 2026 ballot. This national campaign has been launched in the state of Ohio and will soon be traveling across the country. We turn the lights on this strategy and discuss the potential consequences on this episode of The Public Square®. Please join us for a perspective from the ground that you won't hear anywhere else in the American media.  Topic: Our Mission The Public Square® Long Format with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, August 22nd, 2025

Today we release for the first time ever, an exclusive interview with Dr. W.B. Allen held at Mount Vernon, the home of George and Martha Washington. Dr. W.B. Allen is an extraordinary scholar on George Washington's life and has dedicated years of research, writing and teaching to "the General". It is remarkable to speak with him at the very home and heart of our first President. This is an episode you can not miss today on The Public Square®. Topic: Rediscovering American History The Public Square® Long Format with host Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Thursday, August 14th, 2025