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Join the TBU team for our great big Father's Day episode! We've got interviews with Robin Porter from LoveLife, Roland Warren, the CEO of CareNet, a "Here for the Comments" segment on the best dads in media, and all our staff join together to share about their own mothers and fathers and the positive impact they made on each, growing up.Pastor Robin Porter has served in church ministry for over twenty years in various roles, including as lead pastor of Eastside Bible Fellowship in Bellevue, WA. He was introduced to the ministry of LOVE LIFE two years ago and was deeply impacted by the ministry's church and gospel focus to serve the most vulnerable. God continues to grow Robin's boldness to stand for life even as He equips Robin to mobilize and unite the church around the issue of life.  See more: https://lovelife.org/Roland C. Warren is an accomplished author and serves as president and CEO of Care net. His first two books, Bad Dads of the Bible: 8 Mistakes Every Good Dad Can Avoid (Zondervan) and Raising Sons of Promise: A Guide for Single Mothers of Boys (InterVarsity Press), have helped fathers and mothers apply biblical principles to their parenting journeys. His latest book, The Alternative to Abortion: Why We Must Be Pro Abundant Life, guides Christians on a new way forward for the pro-life movement in the aftermath of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  See more: https://care-net.org/roland-warren/

The TBU crew breaks down their biggest takeaways from end-of-season media sessions, with insight from Sam Presti, Mark Daigneault and the full Thunder roster. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder is headed back to the Western Conference Finals for the sixth time in the last 16 seasons. The TBU crew breaks down the series win over the Lakers and dive into the play of Chet Holmgren, Ajay Mitchell, and Jared McCain throughout the series. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

After over a week off, the Thunder were back in action in the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The TBU crew breaks down some of their favorite stats and themes from the 108-90 win. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

OKC took care of business against Phoenix and is now advancing to the Western Conference semifinals. The TBU crew breaks down the series and digs into how Ajay Mitchell found his groove at the right time while SGA continued to set the standard with his steady, efficient play. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

If you've caught Micah Kunkle debating "Progressive" ideas on Jubilee or other platforms, you already know he's the real deal. Micah joins the TBU podcast to talk debate strategy, why so many young men are drawn to "strong male" influencers pushing harmful ideas, and how we can engage Gen Z in the fight for children's rights. He's one of those rare voices who's both a rigorous thinker and genuinely kind in disagreement, there's a lot to learn just from watching him.

Thunder two-way player Payton Sandfort joins the TBU crew to talk about his memorable week in mid-March, witnessing his brother make history, returning to the court after injuries last year, scoring his first NBA basket, and growing within the Thunder organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

Friend of Them Before Us, Katy Talento is a Harvard-trained epidemiologist, naturopathic doctor, and former Trump White House health policy advisor who spent two decades inside the DC healthcare machine — then left to help everyday people and employers outsmart it. She writes about health policy, natural medicine, and how to live like a human — from real food and hormonal health to how to cut your medical bills in half using rules she personally helped write. All of it's at KatyTalento.com.For some of her recent articles, check out:Infertile, her guest post for our TBU substack - https://thembeforeus.substack.com/p/infertileOutsmart the Medical Billing Trap — a free step-by-step playbook for patients to fight back against medical bills, using rules she personally helped write in the White House https://www.katytalento.com/p/outsmart-the-medical-billing-trap?r=158d0wHospitals are Soviet-style Hellscapes Unfit for Humans - A Patient, Caregiver and Policy Manifestohttps://www.katytalento.com/p/hospitals-are-soviet-style-hellscapesSee more from Katy at @katytalento for IG, X, LinkedIn and https://www.facebook.com/katytalento.nd/

Despite a recent string of injuries, the Thunder has shown plenty of positives in its latest stretch of games. The TBU crew breaks down the team's resilient play, including Cason Wallace's impressive run, Isaiah Joe's sharp shooting, and how Nikola Topic and Jared McCain are integrating into the squad. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder and the TBU crew welcome Jared McCain to the organization. Get to know more about Jared as Nick sits down with him for an exclusive 1-on-1 interview. Paris and Nick also look back on what stood out during the team's first three games in February. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder has crossed the halfway mark of the season—and despite a relentless stretch of injuries, OKC still stands several games clear of the rest of the West. The TBU crew digs into how the Thunder has stayed afloat and shines a spotlight on the players headed to the 2026 NBA All‑Star Weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

After leading by as many as 20 points, the Thunder found itself down by 8 midway through the fourth quarter, but rallied to pull out a 129-125 overtime win over the Jazz. The TBU crew breaks down the team's resilience, highlights a pair of clutch performances and puts the past three weeks into perspective. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The TBU crew sits down with Jaylin Williams to talk about building chemistry with his teammates, what it means to spend Thanksgiving week in OKC and how the team is preparing for its NBA Cup games this week. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

OKC has kept its hot streak going with a pair of road wins and another victory inside Paycom Center. The TBU crew dives into what's fueling this surge, highlighting the team's defensive prowess and overall intensity. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder hasn't been at full strength this season, yet the team has stormed to a 12-1 record through its first 13 games. The TBU crew breaks down the wins and standout individual performances from the recent four-game road trip and back-to-back victories at home. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

It's been a dramatic start to the season for OKC, who won five games in eight nights with four going into clutch time and two in double OT. The TBU crew breaks down the team's execution late in games, the play of Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins and SGA's consistency. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder raised its 2025 NBA Champions banner, received the rings and edged out the Rockets, 125-124, in double overtime. The TBU crew recaps everything from the eventful night inside Paycom Center. Plus, Nick had a chance to chat with Thunder Legacy player Serge Ibaka about his role in helping build the team's foundation from 2009–2016. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

Thunder rookie Chris Youngblood recently signed a Two-Way contract with the team. The TBU crew had a chance to catch up with him and learn more about his journey to the NBA, his eagerness to learn the game and how he sees the organization as a perfect fit. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The TBU crew dives into how the Thunder is using the preseason games to explore the roster in new ways as roles evolve, along with how the team is emphasizing a focus on improvement from last season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

Paris and Nick are back for Season 7 of the Thunder Basketball Universe, presented by Summer Moon Coffee. The TBU crew will discuss the mantras and themes the team will embrace throughout camp and into the regular season while also looking ahead to the six preseason games slated for October.

Colson Center's John Stonestreet joins the Them Before Us podcast to discuss the new documentary Truth Rising. The film explores the rise of Western Civilization, the profound impact it has had on human history, why it's now at risk, and what we can do to preserve it. TBU's Katy Faust is also featured in the film. Truth Rising premieres September 5—don't miss it!------------------John Stonestreet serves as president of the Colson Center. He's a sought-after speaker and author on areas of faith and culture, theology, worldview, education and apologetics. John is the daily voice of Breakpoint, the nationally syndicated commentary on the culture founded by the late Chuck Colson. He has co-authored five books including A Practical Guide to Culture and Restoring All Things. Before coming to the Colson Center in 2010, John served in various leadership capacities with Summit Ministries and was on the biblical studies faculty at Bryan College (TN). John is an ordained deacon in the Anglican Diocese of All Nations (Anglican Church of North America). He and his wife, Sarah, have four children and live in Colorado Springs, CO.

The Thunder's regular season schedule was just released by the NBA. The TBU crew gives a breakdown of all the key dates and highlights ahead of the 2025-26 Thunder season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

Paris and Nick bring the latest news on the Thunder player extensions this offseason, the play of Nikola Topic, Ajay Mitchell and Brooks Barnhizer in Summer League and the 2025 Thunder preseason schedule. The TBU crew also takes one more look at some historical stats from the team this past season. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

Thunder rookies Thomas Sorber and Brooks Barnhizer were welcomed to Oklahoma City on Saturday at the First Americans Museum. Following a press conference, photoshoot and tour of the museum, the rookie duo chatted with the TBU crew to share their experiences on being drafted and what they are looking forward to with the organization. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

After 105 games, 23 playoff games and 7 NBA Finals games, the Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers to become the 2025 NBA Finals Champions. The TBU crew shares everything from their magical night inside Paycom Center. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

Coach Daigneault called it a “blood and guts win” following the 111-104 victory over Indiana in Game 4. The TBU crew breaks down the series-tying win and looks ahead to Monday night's Game 5 matchup in OKC. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee. 

The Thunder put its zero-zero mentality on full display in Game 2 of the Finals. After falling to the Pacers in a gut-wrenching loss in Game 1, OKC took down Indiana, 123-107, in Game 2 to tie the series. The TBU crew looks back on some key performances from the team. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder bounced back for a 128-126 win over the Timberwolves in Game 4 to take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on some key stats and themes from the win, the team's mentality and what's ahead. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder took care of business in Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The TBU crew dives into some numbers that stand out, reflect on a few individual honors that were awarded this week and look ahead to the road contests this weekend. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

The Thunder came away with a 125-93 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 on Sunday to advance to the Western Conference finals. The TBU crew looks back on the atmosphere and energy inside the building during the victory, and look ahead to the next series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

OKC earned a hard-fought 92-87 win to even the series with the Nuggets in Denver on Sunday. The TBU crew looks back on the Thunder's bench play and how the team was able to open up its offense late in the game. The Thunder Basketball Universe is presented by Summer Moon Coffee.

(Note from Jenn: You may notice a slight echo in the first 1-2 minutes of audio but we were able to figure it out! Thanks for your patience as we ironed out the early wrinkles!)In this #ANDnotOR feature episode of the Them Before Us podcast, Jenn sits down with long-time friends and fellow children's rights advocates Cameron and Tracee Linder to talk marriage, parenting, and building a family culture that honors both truth and grace. From clashing hospitality styles to cowboy independence vs. military discipline, the Linders share how their opposite personalities and gender differences can truly complement one another, especially when united by a shared worldview and commitment to raising children with purpose. With honesty, humor, and deep faith, they reflect on what makes marriage worth the work and why every child needs both a mom and a dad.Read more from Cameron and Tracee at https://libertyandgrace.org/Join us between Mother's Day and Father's Day in our #ANDnotOR campaign to grow our monthly donor base by 50 donors! Any new monthly gift of any amount gets a special TBU gift from us AND you help us unlock a $50,000 matching gift. Every new donor is an extra $1,000 for this important work! Join the movement: https://thembeforeus.com/andnotor/

The Thunder went into Game 2 with a zero-zero approach and evened the series against Denver with a 149-106 win. The TBU crew breaks down their favorite stats from Game 2 while discussing the team's depth, physicality, and resiliency as the series heads west this weekend.

Round 1 is complete and the Western Conference semifinals are on the horizon. The TBU crew looks back on Games 3 and 4 of the Memphis series and share what blessed their timelines while the team enjoys over a full week at home. 

The TBU crew records this episode from Loud City HQ at Automobile Alley in downtown OKC, the go-to spot for Thunder fans to get playoffs ready. While there, Paris and Nick look back at some notable numbers from the regular season and get you primed up for what's ahead. Loud City HQ is open to the public from 4-8 p.m. through Saturday, April 19.

Kenrich Williams joins the TBU crew to talk about Thursday night's win over Memphis, his relationship with his mother, the team's depth and next-man-up mentality, his own journey in the league, having a competitive fire and more. 

We've got a stacked show for you today – the TBU crew breaks down some notable highlights from the Thunder's road trip out east where the team went 3-0. Also, hear from the leaders of the construction team who will bring the new Paycom Center to life in downtown OKC. 

The Thunder just passed the halfway mark of the regular season. Broadcast analyst Michael Cage joins the TBU crew to provide some thoughts on the season while Paris and Nick share some notable numbers from the offensive and defensive end. 

Warning: Adult Themes/Conversation Them Before Us has taken a bold stand to protect children online by submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in defense of Texas' age-verification law for accessing adult content. This critical law, challenged by the "Free Speech Coalition"—an industry group defending p0rnographic interests—represents a vital step toward shielding kids from harm. TBU's brief presents a compelling children's rights argument, emphasizing why such protections are the bare minimum states should enforce. Joining Jenn in this impactful discussion, Founder and President Katy Faust and Engagement Director Patience Sunne dive into why this fight matters and how TBU is driving a much-needed conversation at the highest court in the land. Don't miss their insights on changing the narrative to prioritize the wellbeing of children over harmful industries.

Jaylin Williams joins the TBU crew to reflect on his return to action, the recent homestand, the play of his teammates, building chemistry on the court and the upcoming road trip.

As we close out year, the TBU crew shares some stats, quotes and more that caught their eye from the first 32 games of the 2024-25 season.

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell joins the TBU crew to discuss the recent road trip, growing and adjusting to life in the NBA in his first year, the defensive mindset of the team and more.

Paris and Nick look back on last week's road trip where the Thunder put its defense on display, especially in late-game situations, and found ways to score against a variety of schemes. The TBU crew also fills you in the different NBA Cup scenarios heading into Tuesday night's game against Utah.

Paris and Nick look back on the different ways the Thunder got off to a 7-1 start in its first eight games. The TBU crew will also point out some stats that caught their eye, the disruptive team defense and some individual performances that have stood out to them.

Jenn is joined by TBU's Josh Wood and Patience Sunne to share some thoughts on the 2024 election and what's next in the battle for children's rights. What do you think?

Delano Squires returns to the Them Before Us podcast to talk about his chapter for Pro-Child Politics: Race. Delano takes on some of the culture's biggest lies and helps us understand the truths to teach our children. You can also hear from Delano on TBU episode #038 and see his work on X, @DelanoSquires, at The Blaze https://www.theblaze.com/u/delano_squires, and at Heritage Foundation!

In this TBU episode, Jenn has a conversation with Scott David Allen, President of Disciple Nations Alliance and author of a new book, ⁠"10 Words to Heal our Broken World⁠." They focus on two of the words being redefined by culture to the detriment of children: sex and marriage. Check out this episode and Scott's book! https://disciplenations.org/introducing-ten-words-to-heal-our-broken-world-with-scott-allen/

In this TBU episode, Jenn has a conversation with Scott David Allen, President of Disciple Nations Alliance and author of a new book, 10 Words to Heal our Broken World. They focus on two of the words being redefined by culture to the detriment of children: sex and marriage. Check out this episode and Scott's book!

Long-time fellow advocate Katherine Breckenridge joins the podcast to share about her book, "Silent Sorrows: Let's Talk About Abortion, Reproductive Technologies, and Adoption." This is a great resource about the ethical problems with IVF and other technologies, primarily from a Christian perspective. Between this and the TBU book, you'll have comprehensive secular AND Christian arguments for the rights of children. Check out more from Katie: Book: https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Sorrows-Abortion-Reproductive-Technologies/dp/1958892491 Substack: https://katherinebreckenridge.substack.com/

At Them Before Us, we want to highlight things that might be a great resource for individuals and families engaging in politics and culture. Our sphere is particularly marriage & family but The Center for Biblical Unity has many great resources for Christians considering cultural topics like LGBT ideology, racism/race/CRT/DEI and more. Krista and Monique are great friends of TBU and have also brought our resources to their audiences. Check them out! https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com/ - Center for Biblical Unity https://walkinginunity.com/ < For more on the book Youtube