Podcast appearances and mentions of Ted Haggard

Dave Landau joins us in-studio, new Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees, Shri Thanedar takes on Donald Trump, the Shannon Twins v. dead Hugh Hefner, and more evidence Jordon Hudson is controlling Bill Belichick. Comedian Dave Landau joins us in-studio today. Scoop up his new book ‘Party of One: A Fuzzy Memoir' today. Dave shares stories from the book and his wild past. Actual video of Dave's high school parties. Travis Kelce has unfollowed Ryan Reynolds on Instagram! The 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced. Phish won the fan vote by a lot and they were totally snubbed. Billy Idol also missed the cut. Will Meg White appear and perform for the White Stripes induction? Anthony Cumia is killing it at WABC. Shri Thanedar introduces articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Virginia Giuffre's suicide is under question in some circles. It's worth repeating that this dog took a finger in the butt. Rebecca Lobach's ‘pilot error' is discussed. Shedeur Sanders' draft fall was good for the NFL. We miss disgraced pastor Ted Haggard. Gary Busey is a fantastic driver. Going 200 mph in a boat is not always the best move. The Shannon Twins are popping off about the terrible Hugh Hefner and Playboy magazine. Shannon Sharpe and Yung Miami had an interesting conversation some time ago. Ty Dolla $ign played the Sperm Races. Diddy's defense is shaping up. He's a swinger and everyone is racist. The Karen Read trial is rolling along. Her defense hired a juror from the first trial. Drew declares Jordon Hudson ‘Yoko Ono' and claims she's done. Gene Hackman was starving to death. Scott Pelley pops off on 60 Minutes' parent company. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

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Say his name five times in a mirror, and Candyman, a vengeful spirit born from love, betrayal, and unspeakable violence, will appear to continue his blood-soaked legend across generations.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: If you look in a mirror and say his name five times, he will appear behind you, complete with a hook for a hand – covered in blood because his hand has been cut off. Isn't that romantic? No? Well, Clive Barker's 1992 horror cult classic “Candyman” actually began as a real-life love story. So how did it turn so gruesome and terrifying? (The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror's Candyman) *** The Enfield Poltergeist has become infamous thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren and “The Conjuring” films. That took place in a house in Brimsdown, Enfield, London England. But on the other side of the pond there is an Enfield, Illinois. Not as well known as the one in England of course, but they still have a horror in their past. One that took place four years before the Enfield incident in London… about a terrifying creature that locals who were alive at the time still get goosebumps talking about. (The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster) *** Complex family dynamics and an infatuated businessman ended in a murder that was covered up and remained hidden for three decades, buried in the grounds of the house at 10324 Canyon Road. (A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road) *** One girl decided to go by the name of Lila, because her true name was Delilah but she didn't want to be associated with that harlot in the Bible. The stories behind how people get nicknames can often be fascinating. So how do you supposed Margaret Dickson got tagged with the nickname of “Half Hangit Maggie”? (Half Hangit Maggie) *** The search for intelligent life in the universe has been a goal for decades, with everyone from NASA to SETI to backyard Ufologists looking to the skies, listening to various radio waves, hoping to catch just a glimpse, at least a hint of what we hope to find. But could it be that we're looking in the wrong place? Perhaps the extraterrestrial intelligence, the more advanced life we seek to make contact with, is not out there somewhere… but it is here somewhere… already on Earth? (There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All) *** Too often we are let down by those whom we look up to – and that goes doubly so for those in religious authority. How many well-known religious figures have toppled over after being exalted on high by the followers they so skillfully misled? Jim Bakker, Robert Tilton, Ted Haggard, Jimmy Swaggart… but none compare to Major Thomas Weir – a strict Presbyterian known for his powerful prayers, earning him a reputation for being one of the most saintly men of his time. But then he made a confession so outlandish, so ghastly and profane, they executed him. (Confession of a Warlock)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:04:18.549 = The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror's “Candyman”00:22:14.721 = Horror of the Enfield Monster00:30:55.983 = Half Hang-It Maggie00:46:31.213 = Dark Secret Leads to a Death On Canyon Road00:53:45.884 = There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All01:05:57.788 = Confession of a Warlock01:18:48.530 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror's Candyman” by Linda Meyers for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m2jehmrs; music from Candyman soundtrack by Philip Glass“The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster” by April A. Taylor for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ec4bpfh“A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/knmaee7e“Half Hang-it Maggie” by Suzie at Digging Up 1800: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m438c37r“There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All” from Earth Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sehpz6w“Confession of a Warlock” from Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3u4tdup6Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. 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Jesus Camp was 2006's other big documentary, nominated for the Academy Award for documentary feature but losing out to a little film called An Inconvenient Truth. Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady (and timed, coincidentally, to the appointment of Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court) it mainly follows three young evangelical Christians as they prepare to attend the Kids On Fire summer camp, run by a youth pastor named Becky Fischer. Largely through interviews with Fischer and the children, Ewing and Grady paint a picture of an emerging movement to indoctrinate young people in order to take on secularism at every level of American life as adults. 18 years later, Jesus Camp provides a fascinating juxtaposition between the far-right evangelical movement then (with its obsession with George W. Bush, Harry Potter, Intelligent Design, and Ted Haggard) and the post-January 6th, Trumpian present. Megan Goodwin again joins Kelly and John to sort through all this and more. For an update on the three featured kids, you can check out Jennifer Tisdale's post on Distractify here: https://www.distractify.com/p/jesus-camp-where-are-they-now

Watch as the Duggars meet up with their...uhhhhh, really good friends.....whatever their name is. In the Digg we explore a Colorado tragedy that is intertwined with ole Billy G and our recurring buddy, Ted Haggard. The Ted Train keeps a rolling. If you join us at www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug we have so much content across a lot of topics, and even more Mildred content! We will be posting some supplemental posts and content on there during our life break. Enjoy our Mildred content at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod and if you'd like to send some traditional mail we do have a P.O. Box 5973 Glendale,AZ 85312

Josie gets a road trip and a checkup, while Whit and I recount what amazing Cardboard Car builders we are. Jessa gets her homeschool diploma, Cannon and the girls talk about how much of an awkward "parent" Lego is. We go back to the dig site of Ted Haggard, and see how the man really can't help himself. The fact that so many people go back to him as a religious leader is mind-boggling. Put your seatbelts on and join us in the wack-a-doodle roller coaster of this man's "career". ***Podcast News Alert*** Whit and I are gonna have to take a couple weeks off here. She had a large project's deadline that got moved up so much earlier. I, also, have gotten a new job and am starting in that time frame. We have a lot of life things life-ing. If you join us at www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug we have so much content across a lot of topics, and even more Mildred content! We will be posting some supplemental posts and content on there during our life break. Enjoy our Mildred content at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod and if you'd like to send some traditional mail we do have a P.O. Box 5973 Glendale,AZ 85312

Little Josie gets to come home now that its only normal levels of ick and not Chicken Pox ick. Cannon and the crew try to talk down to us about how most internet and media is so bad for you, but they make a living by it. We watch as they get their voice actor chops in. Cracker Justin and Soundman Jim are definitely the stars, while Jilly Croissant has to carry the bulk of the load. Go figure. We Digg into the Rise and Fall of Ted Haggard in our next 2 part Digg. Join us for the cringe. We don't suggest listening to Life at the Pond, but if you enjoy what you're listening to, head on over to www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug Enjoy our Mildred content at instagram.com/digginguptheduggarspod and if you'd like to send some traditional mail we do have a P.O. Box 5973 Glendale,AZ 85312

This week we're joined once again by scholar, activist, and all-around great guy, Dr. Luke Wilson! For those of you who haven't heard our earlier conversations with Luke, he was a fellow student at Liberty University and one of their most troublesome conversion therapy victims. He's with us this week to discuss one of the most infamous falls from grace in modern Christian history: Pastor Ted Haggard. Ted has founded multiple successful Colorado churches, helmed a couple of huge Christian organizations, shaped national and state policy and legislation, but most interestingly to us, he's practically penned the Gospel of “How Not to Handle a Scandal.” This story is soooo nuts, and I'm glad we got to cover it with our buddy Luke! Follow Luke on Instagram (@lukeslamdunkwilson) and X (@wilson_fw), and for the rest of his story, check out our earlier episodes with him (Ep. 12 – Conversion Therapy Speed Dating, and Ep. 40 – “Pray Away” and the Gospel Coaltion's Persecution Complex).

IN THIS EPISODE: If you look in a mirror and say his name five times, he will appear behind you, complete with a hook for a hand – covered in blood because his hand has been cut off. Isn't that romantic? No? Well, Clive Barker's 1992 horror cult classic “Candyman” actually began as a real-life love story. So how did it turn so gruesome and terrifying? (The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror's Candyman) *** The Enfield Poltergeist has become infamous thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren and “The Conjuring” films. That took place in a house in Brimsdown, Enfield, London England. But on the other side of the pond there is an Enfield, Illinois. Not as well known as the one in England of course, but they still have a horror in their past. One that took place four years before the Enfield incident in London… about a terrifying creature that locals who were alive at the time still get goosebumps talking about. (The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster) *** Complex family dynamics and an infatuated businessman ended in a murder that was covered up and remained hidden for three decades, buried in the grounds of the house at 10324 Canyon Road. (A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road) *** One girl decided to go by the name of Lila, because her true name was Delilah but she didn't want to be associated with that harlot in the Bible. The stories behind how people get nicknames can often be fascinating. So how do you supposed Margaret Dickson got tagged with the nickname of “Half Hangit Maggie”? (Half Hangit Maggie) *** The search for intelligent life in the universe has been a goal for decades, with everyone from NASA to SETI to backyard Ufologists looking to the skies, listening to various radio waves, hoping to catch just a glimpse, at least a hint of what we hope to find. But could it be that we're looking in the wrong place? Perhaps the extraterrestrial intelligence, the more advanced life we seek to make contact with, is not out there somewhere… but it is here somewhere… already on Earth? (There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All) *** Too often we are let down by those whom we look up to – and that goes doubly so for those in religious authority. How many well-known religious figures have toppled over after being exalted on high by the followers they so skillfully misled? Jim Bakker, Robert Tilton, Ted Haggard, Jimmy Swaggart… but none compare to Major Thomas Weir – a strict Presbyterian known for his powerful prayers, earning him a reputation for being one of the most saintly men of his time. But then he made a confession so outlandish, so ghastly and profane, they executed him. (Confession of a Warlock) SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror's Candyman” by Linda Meyers for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m2jehmrs; music from Candyman soundtrack by Philip Glass“The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster” by April A. Taylor for Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3ec4bpfh“A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/knmaee7e“Half Hangit Maggie” by Suzie at Digging Up 1800: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m438c37r“There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All” from Earth Chronicles: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sehpz6w“Confession of a Warlock” from Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3u4tdup6Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 08, 2021CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/candyman-love-story/

Neil turned 64 yesterday. Big election tomorrow, and lots of robo calls. Mandich missed his flight, so Geldy will be filling in at 2 PM. The Ted Haggard scandal.

In this episode of The Strang Report, journalist and ministry leader Stephen Strang weighs in on the ongoing investigation into allegations against International House of Prayer KC founder Mike Bickle. As a longtime friend of Bickle's, Strang explores the complex issues around restoration and redemption. He shares his perspective on the biblical principle of restoring those who fall into sin. Strang also considers whether Bickle and IHOP-KC could find redemption, and examines examples of pastors like Ted Haggard who were restored after wrongdoing. The discussion addresses criticisms Strang has received for taking a stance in support of his friend. He stresses the need for compassion on all sides while also acknowledging the seriousness of the allegations. Strang's goal is to bring understanding and healing to a situation that has deeply divided the body of Christ. Read the article: https://www.charismanews.com/culture/94221-charisma-founder-stephen-strang-addresses-ongoing-ihopkc-investigation https://mycharisma.com/spiritled-living/faith/charismas-strang-calling-for-patience-and-grace-in-ihopkc-investigation/

Original Airdate: April 21, 2009Over the years, Oprah has interviewed close to 28,000 people from all walks of life. Let's take a look back on the interviews we'll never forget. We'll revisit the Mississippi man who shed over 300 pounds, the ex-husband of Susan Smith, the women who drowned her two children and the Boylan family whose father transitioned from male to female. Plus, an update from evangelist Ted Haggard and his wife on the scandal that made headlines. Want more podcasts from OWN? Visit https://bit.ly/OWNPodsYou can also watch Oprah's Super Soul, The Oprah Winfrey Show and more of your favorite OWN shows on your TV! Visit https://bit.ly/find_OWN 

As the name would suggest, he isn't the best, example of a man who isn't a mess. This blustery blaggard. A shagger with swagger… Ted Arthur Haggard. This beast from the east made his money increase by preaching bout Jesus, may he rest in piece. This shot out charlatan lied to his people while all the time praying to a different steeple. This methodical madman's most memorable moments are like methane on matches. No methin around when it comes to his batches. With methods you know, like twitches and scratches. His email trail pales to his own snail trails and fantastical tails of encounters with males. For as the good book said, according to Ted, the gays cannot wed, but look in his bed. You'll find a masseuse makin that bread. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ewing-house-studios/support

Ted teaches from Numbers 13 on the topic of having the courage, confidence, and will to prepare yourself and learn what is necessary in order to take advantage of the opportunities the Lord puts in front of you. Website: thestorehouse.homes  Blog https://www.tedhaggardblog.com/ Zoom Bible Study:  Wednesdays @10am (Mountain)   Click "Join Meeting"   Use code 7193380079 For more information, text Ted Haggard at 719-338-0079.

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That took place in a house in Brimsdown, Enfield, London England. But on the other side of the pond there is an Enfield, Illinois. Not as well known as the one in England of course, but they still have a horror in their past. One that took place four years before the Enfield incident in London… about a terrifying creature that locals who were alive at the time still get goosebumps talking about. (The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster) *** Complex family dynamics and an infatuated businessman ended in a murder that was covered up and remained hidden for three decades, buried in the grounds of the house at 10324 Canyon Road. (A Dark Secret Leads To a Death On Canyon Road) *** One girl decided to go by the name of Lila, because her true name was Delilah but she didn't want to be associated with that harlot in the Bible. The stories behind how people get nicknames can often be fascinating. So how do you supposed Margaret Dickson got tagged with the nickname of “Half Hangit Maggie”? (Half Hangit Maggie) *** The search for intelligent life in the universe has been a goal for decades, with everyone from NASA to SETI to backyard Ufologists looking to the skies, listening to various radio waves, hoping to catch just a glimpse, at least a hint of what we hope to find. But could it be that we're looking in the wrong place? Perhaps the extraterrestrial intelligence, the more advanced life we seek to make contact with, is not out there somewhere… but it is here somewhere… already on Earth? (There Might Be Intelligent Life On Earth After All) *** Too often we are let down by those whom we look up to – and that goes doubly so for those in religious authority. How many well-known religious figures have toppled over after being exalted on high by the followers they so skillfully misled? Jim Bakker, Robert Tilton, Ted Haggard, Jimmy Swaggart… but none compare to Major Thomas Weir – a strict Presbyterian known for his powerful prayers, earning him a reputation for being one of the most saintly men of his time. But then he made a confession so outlandish, so ghastly and profane, they executed him. (Confession of a Warlock) SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror's Candyman” by Linda Meyers for Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/m2jehmrs; music from Candyman soundtrack by Philip Glass“The Horror of the Enfield, Illinois Monster” by April A. 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While Colorado Springs is still dealing with the aftermath of the Club Q shooting, there's something else that's clung to the city in a negative way: its reputation as a conservative, fundamentalist Christian stronghold that espouses strong anti-LGBTQ beliefs. That stereotype has never defined it for the people who actually live there, though — and now that the world is looking at Colorado's second largest city, many in the community want to challenge what those outside the Springs think they know about this special place. Today on the show, Representative-elect Stephanie Vigil  — who will be representing the district where Club Q is located — joins host Bree Davies to talk about the vibrant, creative, and diverse community that they say defines the city they know.   We talked about the Ted Haggard and the New Life Church, which was rocked by scandal in the early 2000s.   Subscribe to Hey Denver, our kickass morning newsletter, by texting “Denver” to 66866] Follow us on Twitter @citycastdenver We're looking for your hot springs recommendations! Leave us a voicemail with your name, neighborhood, and favorite mineral pool and you might hear it on the show: (720) 500-5418‬ Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: How to Buy a Home Podcast Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prophetic News Radio, News of the day, the Queen dies, Liz Truss, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and the Ted Haggard scandal with Susan Puzio.

Prophetic News Radio, News of the day, the Queen dies, Liz Truss, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and the Ted Haggard scandal with Susan Puzio.

On today's program, one of evangelicalism's most prominent leaders, Ted Haggard, his hit new lows.  We'll have the latest.  And the American Bible Society latest president lasted less than 90 days.  The organization has had five presidents in the past 10 years.  We've got news of the latest changes at this two-century old ministry.  We begin today with the latest chapter in the story of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.  Last week, Lighten Group, announced it was shutting down.  Lighten Group is a new ministry started by Sarah Davis, former CEO of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) and daughter of late Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias.  Lighten Group, whose team is comprised of former RZIM employees, was founded in the fall of 2021 and was supported by RZIM funding.  It is not clear what has happened to the millions of dollars in assets owned by RZIM when the organization imploded in the aftermath of a sex abuse scandal. Before we go, a reminder:  if you made a donation to MinistryWatch during the month of September, we'll send you a copy of my book “Restoring All Things.”  It's a book that I co-wrote with The Colson Center's John Stonestreet.  Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the DONATE button at the top of the page. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Emily Miller, Todd Nettleton, Anne Stych, Audrey Jackson, Alejandra Molina, Bob Smietana, Jesse T. Jackson, Jessica Etturalde, and Steve Rabey.  Special thanks to The Christian Chronicle and ChurchLeaders.com for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.  

On today's program, one of evangelicalism's most prominent leaders, Ted Haggard, his hit new lows.  We'll have the latest.  And the American Bible Society latest president lasted less than 90 days.  The organization has had five presidents in the past 10 years.  We've got news of the latest changes at this two-century old ministry.  We begin today with the latest chapter in the story of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries.  Last week, Lighten Group, announced it was shutting down.  Lighten Group is a new ministry started by Sarah Davis, former CEO of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM) and daughter of late Christian apologist Ravi Zacharias.  Lighten Group, whose team is comprised of former RZIM employees, was founded in the fall of 2021 and was supported by RZIM funding.  It is not clear what has happened to the millions of dollars in assets owned by RZIM when the organization imploded in the aftermath of a sex abuse scandal. Before we go, a reminder:  if you made a donation to MinistryWatch during the month of September, we'll send you a copy of my book “Restoring All Things.”  It's a book that I co-wrote with The Colson Center's John Stonestreet.  Just go to MinistryWatch.com and hit the DONATE button at the top of the page. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Emily Miller, Todd Nettleton, Anne Stych, Audrey Jackson, Alejandra Molina, Bob Smietana, Jesse T. Jackson, Jessica Etturalde, and Steve Rabey.  Special thanks to The Christian Chronicle and ChurchLeaders.com for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.  

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We start this one off by shaking our head at Ted Haggard, who despite being violently anti LGBT still found the time to get male prostitutes and touch males in his ministry who weren't up for that sort of thing. And there is also some drugs. We then turn to more Christian persecution complex silliness with groups calling a same- marriage bill an “attack” on people of faith. We cap off this lameness talking about a preacher who robbed during a sermon. We can't figure out how or why he and his wife had $1 Million of jewelry on them to be stolen. Maybe you have some ideas. Website: https://churchislame.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchislame Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchislame TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@churchislame Email us at: churchislamepodcast@gmail.com You can only heal the things you admit are broken. Join us in our mission and get ad-free episodes by becoming a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/churchislame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Follow-up: Ted Haggard @1:17 Jan 6 hearing @8:56 Trump's "Lack of actions" Trump's speech Hawley Pence's security team GA fake electors @26:19 News: Bannon guilty @28:09 Alex Jones defamation trial @31:35 CO man guilty…but not murder @33:33 KY Judge suspends abortion laws @37:57 GA goes the other way @40:48 Politics: Senate passes voting law changes @45:50 Multiple Dem wins possible @49:27 Same-sex marriage bill passes house Liberty Council's response Glenn Thompson Michael Peroutka in MD @55:13 Dan Cox GOP nominee MD DeSantis supporters @57:35 Religious Nonsense: Scientology wants courts to enforce billion year contract @1:03:20

We start this one off by shaking our head at Ted Haggard, who despite being violently anti LGBT still found the time to get male prostitutes and touch males in his ministry who weren't up for that sort of thing. And there is also some drugs. We then turn to more Christian persecution complex silliness with groups calling a same-sex marriage bill an “attack” on people of faith. We cap off this lameness talking about a preacher who robbed during a sermon. We can't figure out how or why he and his wife had $1 Million of jewelry on them to be stolen. Maybe you have some ideas. Website: https://churchislame.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchislame Twitter: https://twitter.com/churchislame TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@churchislame Email us at: churchislamepodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/churchislame/message

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On today's program, prosperity gospel preacher and Donald Trump supporter Mario Murillo led a crusade in Colorado Springs.  We had a reporter on the scene.  Amy Grant will be one of the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors this year.  And we have an update on the story of the Family Research Council changing its status to an “association of churches.”  FRC President Tony Perkins reached out to us to explain why.  We begin today with news about a Colorado Springs pastor who has had his share of troubles before. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Catherine Pepinster, Emily McFarlan Miller, Michael Sisak, Brittany Smith, Richard Levey, Adelle Banks, Jesse T. Jackson, Christina Darnell, and Steve Rabey.  Special thanks to Church Leaders and The NonProfit Times for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

On today's program, prosperity gospel preacher and Donald Trump supporter Mario Murillo led a crusade in Colorado Springs.  We had a reporter on the scene.  Amy Grant will be one of the recipients of the Kennedy Center Honors this year.  And we have an update on the story of the Family Research Council changing its status to an “association of churches.”  FRC President Tony Perkins reached out to us to explain why.  We begin today with news about a Colorado Springs pastor who has had his share of troubles before. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Cathy Goddard, Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Catherine Pepinster, Emily McFarlan Miller, Michael Sisak, Brittany Smith, Richard Levey, Adelle Banks, Jesse T. Jackson, Christina Darnell, and Steve Rabey.  Special thanks to Church Leaders and The NonProfit Times for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.

Greg and Jill tackle the complex and controversial topic of "Cancel Culture" and how followers of Christ often cancel people in response to sin or perceived sin (without even a conversation). They address "hero" ministers such as Ravi Zacharias, Ted Haggard, Jim Bakker, and others. The discussion revolves around a biblical way to handle sin and how American Christians typically handle sin. Can victims choose forgiveness? Can sinners repent and be restored? As followers of Christ, how can we help bring peace and unity when another's choices have hurt us?

E28 – Sex in the Church vs Sex in the Church Announcements Show Announcements: Brad and Corrie Update Work EXPLODING again Battling through other things Next Show E29 - Corrie and Her First Lady Experience   In The News Doc Jody disengaged from the Show 2nd time in our relationship he has rejected me for not agreeing with him Liberals, just like solid conservatives, are the most judgmental, meanest people I know   Listener Questions/Comments JD from Only Fans Either way im disappointed, I saw the videos of u eating pussy and vice versa and it broke my heart. I thought u were straight. See i only support and give my money to straight queens, and “bi friendly” doesnt like a straight queen to me, sounds to me like ur a mentally ill faggot ?? U can snitch all u want, as long u realize that i fucking hate ur nasty faggot ass, dirty ass bitHow embarrassing Faggot ass bitch i feel sorry 4 u ????????????Never send this disgusting shit again JD And whoever that other bitch is tell her shes a mentally ill faggot too Imagine being attracted to ur own gender??? how embarrassing. Mentally ill faggot ?   The Show Christians and Sex Information Statistics Adultery in vs outside of the church[i] 65% of men and 40% of women have affair by age 40 23% of pastors surveyed Statistics inside church same as outside. Ashley Madison Results[ii] In fact, a quarter of the survey participants self-identify as evangelical, making it the most common faith among the unfaithful. Many of the would-be cheaters on the site are also Protestant (about 23%) or Catholic (about 23%). The study also found that 24% of the men and 32% of the women who use Ashley Madison say they pray regularly. As for Commandment number seven, only 18% of male and 11% of female participants said they consider cheating to be a sin. According to the Pew Forum, about 26% of adults are affiliated with an evangelical church, while almost 24% consider themselves Catholic. Less than 5% identify as non-Christian, which lines up with the low percentage of Jewish, Muslim and Hindu users in the survey. Ashley Madison founder Noel Biderman told the Daily News that he expected the results to stray further from the norm, but now religion can be "crossed off the list" of factors that may drive infidelity. "You can go and pray every Sunday, or Saturday, or three times a day, and it may not make a difference in how monogamous you are," he said. The survey broke down the religious preferences of more than 63,000 affair-seeking individuals in the U.S. About 57% of the respondents were male. The average age among the men surveyed was 39, while the average age of the women was 34. Participants were asked to select their religion from a list. Here are the top 10 responses: Evangelical 25.1% Catholic 22.75% Protestant 22.7% Agnostic 2% Mormon 1.6% Muslim 1.5% Jewish 1.4% Atheist 1.4% Jehovah's Witness .5% Hindu .3% [iii] Sex in the Church  - Winston 'Bello' Bell By Tony Robinson The Jamaica Observer August 20, 2006 sex in the church is a reality. Pastor power is real, church sister sex is surreal, deacons are daring, adults do adultery, and the flock do fornicate. More time. It's like this young girl who gave in to this parson then confessed to him saying, "Oh father forgive me but I have sinned twice," to which he queried, "Twice? But we only did it once." She retorted, "But aren't we going to do it again father?" In the News Catholic Church Oct 2021 Report[iv] French Clergy Reported 216,000 child sexual abuse scandals 1950-2020 Australia 4,444 child sex abuse between 1950-2010 As high as 15% of priests involved German 3,677 children between 1975-2018 Over 1670 Clergy Persons involved United States 11,000 children Hundreds of millions paid out in court settlements 300 Predator Priests Ireland 15,000 children from 1970-1990 Total 250,121 Reported Child Sexual Abuse Hillsong Church[v] Carl Lentz Covering up Child Sexual Abuse Preached Sexual Purity No kissing in 1st year No sex until marriage yet, known within the church to be a womanizer 5 month long affair with Ranin Karim 10 Sex Scandals that Rocked the Christain Church [vi] John Paulk, 2000 John Paulk, former leader of the Love Won Out conference, was also author of the autobiography “Not Afraid to Change,” his story about being delivered from homosexuality. However, in September 2000, Paulk was photographed in a Washington, D.C. gay bar flirting with male patrons. Paulk initially denied the claims, but later confessed to being in the bar, adding that he did not enter the bar for sexual pursuits. Douglas Goodman, 2004 Evangelist Douglas Goodman and his wife Erica were pastors of Victory Christian Centre, one of the largest churches in London, England, with a very popular televised ministry. After sexually assaulting four female churchgoers, Douglas Goodman was sentenced and jailed for three and a half years. VCC was closed, but after his release from prison Goodman joined his wife Erica in pastoral ministry at her newly established Victory to Victory church. Ted Haggard, 2006 Ted Haggard was the pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as well as the president of the National Association of Evangelicals from 2003-2006. In 2006, it was revealed that Haggard had been regularly visiting a male prostitute who also provided him with drugs. Haggard admitted to his solicitation and resigned as pastor of his church and as president of the NAE. In 2009, Haggard admitted to a second relationship with a male church member on CNN-TV. Paul Barnes, 2006 Paul Barnes, in his 28 years as a pastor, founded the Grace Chapel church in Douglas County, Colorado, with a few dozen people in his home basement. With time, the church's membership grew to 2,100 loyal followers. In 2006, Barnes confessed to homosexual activity and resigned. Many believe he was so forthright because of Ted Haggard's scandal, which happened at the same time in the same state. Lonnie Latham, 2006 The Southern Baptist Convention, or the SBC, is an extremely powerful movement not only amongst Southern Baptists but Baptists nationwide. In 2006, Lonnie Latham, member of the SBC Executive Committee and senior pastor of South Tulsa Baptist Church, was arrested for allegedly inviting a male undercover Oklahoma City police officer to his hotel room for sex. Latham urged people not to believe it, and was later found not guilty in a one day trial for the misdemeanor. Earl Paulk, 2007 Earl Paulk, sometimes considered the father of the religious sex scandal, has scandals (plural) that stretch over a decade. The late Earl Paulk was the founder and head pastor of Chapel Hill Harvester Church in Decatur, Georgia, from 1960 until the late 90s. During his time as pastor, a number of women from the congregation came forward claiming that they had sexual relations with Paulk, many of which were proven true. However it was the scandal involving Donnie Earl Paulk, the current senior pastor of the church and nephew of Earl Paulk, that was the most shocking of them all in. In 2007, Paulk D.E. Paulk took a court-ordered DNA test which showed that he was Earl's son, not his nephew — sadly proving Earl and his sister-in-law had had a sexual relationship. Earl Paulk, who passed away in 2009, is said to be the longtime mentor of Bishop Eddie Long. Coy Privette, 2007 Coy Privette is one of the famous Baptist ministers in the state of North Carolina, as the longtime head of the N.C. Christian Action League. In 2007, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Kannapolis Police Department charged Coy Privette with six counts of aiding and abetting prostitution. Privette, who was 74 at the time, was the Cabarrus County Commissioner and a former N.C. State Representative. Joe Barron, 2008 Before there was “Dateline: How To Catch A Predator,” there was Joe Barron — one of the 40 ministers presiding over the 26,000 members at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas. Barron, a marriage counseling pastor, was caught in the web of an internet crackdown on pedophiles when he was arrested in 2008 for solicitation of a minor. Barron made the drive from the Dallas area to Bryan, Texas, in order to allegedly engage in sexual relations with what he thought to be a 13-year-old girl he met online. The “girl” turned out to be an undercover law enforcement official. At the time of the arrest, police found found condoms, a webcam and headset in Barron's car. Tony Alamo, 2008 In September 2008, FBI agents raided the Tony Alamo Christian Ministries headquarters in a child pornography investigation, after the mayor of Fouke, Arkansas, office had received complaints from former ministry members about allegations of child abuse, sexual abuse and polygamy. In late July 2009, Alamo was convicted on ten counts of transporting young girls and boys across state lines for sexual activities and pornography. On November 13, 2009, he was sentenced to the maximum punishment of 175 years in prison. George Alan Rekers, 2010 George Alan Rekers, a far-right Christian leader was encountered and photographed at Miami International Airport returning from an extended overseas trip with a twenty-year-old gay male prostitute, known as a “rent boy.” Given Rekers' opinion on homosexuals and homosexual behavior, his decision to employ a homosexual escort as a traveling companion, stirred up a scandal. Rekers initially claimed that the escort was there to help carry luggage, but later gave a new explanation for the trip on Facebook, “I deliberately spend time with sinners with the loving goal to try to help them.” The escort claimed in subsequent interviews, that Rekers had paid him to provide nude massages daily, which included genital touching. 22 Evangelical Christian Scandals[vii] Aimee Semple McPherson, 1920s–40s One of the most famous evangelist scandals involved Canadian-born Aimee Semple McPherson in the 1920s, who allegedly had an extramarital relationship and faked her own death as a cover. She later claimed that she had been kidnapped, but a grand jury could neither prove that a kidnapping occurred, nor that she had faked it. Roberta Semple Salter, her daughter from her first marriage, became estranged from Semple McPherson and successfully sued her mother's attorney for slander during the 1930s. As a result of this she was cut out of her mother's will. Aimee Semple McPherson died in 1944 from an “accidental” overdose of barbiturates. Billy James Hargis, Early 1970s Hargis was a prolific author and radio evangelist. Hargis formed American Christian College in 1971 in order to teach fundamentalist Christian principles. However, a sex scandal erupted at the College, involving claims that Hargis had had sex with male and female students. Hargis was forced out of American Christian College's presidency as a result. Further scandals erupted when members of Hargis' youth choir, the “All American Kids”, accused Hargis of sexual misconduct as well. The college eventually closed down in the mid-1970s. Hargis denied the allegations publicly. Marjoe Gortner, Early 1970s Gortner rose to fame in the late 1940s as a child preacher, but he had simply been trained to do this by his parents and he had no personal faith. He was able to perform “miracles” and received large amounts of money in donations. After suffering a crisis of conscience, he invited a film crew to accompany him on a final preaching tour. The resulting film, Marjoe, mixes footage of revival meetings with Gortner's explanations of how evangelists manipulate their audiences. It won the 1972 Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, but was never screened in the Southern United States due to fears that it would cause outrage in the Bible Belt. Jim & Tammy Bakker And Jimmy Swaggart, 1986 And 1991 Swaggart's confession where he declared to his congregation on television, “I have sinned against you, my Lord”, became an iconic image of the 1980s. In 1986, evangelist Jimmy Swaggart began on-screen attacks against fellow televangelists Marvin Gorman and Jim Bakker. He uncovered Gorman's affair with a member of Gorman's congregation, and also helped expose Bakker's infidelity (which was arranged by a colleague while on an out-of-state trip). These exposures received widespread media coverage. Gorman retaliated in kind by hiring a private investigator to uncover Swaggart's own adulterous indiscretions with a prostitute. Swaggart was subsequently forced to step down from his pulpit for a year and made a tearful televised apology in February 1988 to his congregation, saying “I have sinned against you, my Lord, and I would ask that your precious blood would wash and cleanse every stain until it is in the seas of God's forgiveness.” Swaggart was caught again by California police three years later in 1991 with another prostitute, Rosemary Garcia, who was riding with him in his car when he was stopped for driving on the wrong side of the road. When asked why she was with Swaggart, she replied, “He asked me for sex. I mean, that's why he stopped me. That's what I do. I'm a prostitute.” Peter Popoff, 1987 A self-proclaimed prophet and faith healer in the 1980s, Popoff's ministry went bankrupt in 1987 after magician and skeptic James Randi and Steve Shaw debunked his methods by showing that instead of receiving information about audience members from supernatural sources, he received it through an in-ear receiver. Morris Cerullo, 1990s A number of incidents involving California-based televangelist Morris Cerullo caused outrage in the United Kingdom during the 1990s. Cerullo's claims of faith healing were the focus of particular concern. At a London crusade in 1992, he pronounced a child cancer sufferer to be healed, yet the girl died two months later. Multiple complaints were upheld against satellite television channels transmitting Cerullo's claims of faith-healing, and a panel of doctors concluded that Cerullo's claims of miraculous healing powers could not be substantiated. Cerullo also produced fund-raising material, which was condemned as unethical by a number of religious leaders, as it implied that giving money to his organization would result in family members becoming Christians. Mike Warnke, 1991 Warnke was a popular Christian evangelist and comedian during the 1970s and 1980s. He claimed in his autobiography, The Satan Seller (1973), that he had once been deeply involved in a Satanic cult and was a Satanic priest before converting to Christianity. In 1991, Cornerstone magazine launched an investigation into Warnke's life and testimony. It investigated Warnke's life, from interviews with over one hundred personal friends and acquaintances, to his ministry's tax receipts. Its investigation turned up damaging evidence of fraud and deceit. The investigation also revealed the unflattering circumstances surrounding Warnke's multiple marriages, affairs, and divorces. Most critically, however, the investigation showed how Warnke could not possibly have done the many things he claimed to have done throughout his nine-month tenure as a Satanist, much less become a drug-addicted dealer or become a Satanic high priest. Robert Tilton, 1991 Tilton is an American televangelist who achieved notoriety in the 1980s and early 1990s through his paid television program Success-N-Life. At its peak, it aired in all 235 American TV markets. In 1991, Diane Sawyer and ABC News conducted an investigation of Tilton. The investigation, broadcast on ABC's Primetime Live on November 21, 1991, found that Tilton's ministry threw away prayer requests without reading them, keeping only the money or valuables sent to them by viewers, garnering his ministry an estimated $80 million USD a year. In the original investigation, one of Tilton's former prayer hotline operators claimed that the ministry cared little for desperate followers who called for prayer, saying that Tilton had a computer installed in July 1989 to make sure that the phone operators were off the line in seven minutes. Tilton sued ABC for libel in 1992, but the case was dismissed in 1993, and Tilton's show was off the air by October 30, 1993. V. Grant, 2003 Like Peter Popoff, Grant was investigated by James Randi regarding his faith healing claims. He was then imprisoned for tax evasion in 1996. After restarting his ministry upon release, a TV investigation found that claims of healing he made at a 2003 revival in Atlanta were false. Paul Crouch, 2004 Paul Crouch is the founder and president of the Trinity Broadcasting Network, or TBN, the world's largest evangelical Christian television network, as well as the former host of TBN's flagship variety show, Praise the Lord. In September 2004, the Los Angeles Times published a series of articles raising questions about the fundraising practices and financial transparency of TBN, as well as the allegations of a former ministry employee, Enoch Lonnie Ford, that he had a homosexual affair with Crouch during the 1990s. The Times spoke with several sources that claimed that other evangelists such as Benny Hinn, Jack Hayford, and Paul's son Matthew were aware that an affair had taken place. TBN denied the allegations, claiming that Ford's claims were part of an extortion scheme and that the Times was a “left-wing and anti-Christian newspaper” for publishing the articles. In 2005, Ford submitted to and passed a lie detector test on the ION Television program Lie Detector. Douglas Goodman, 2004 Douglas Goodman, an evangelical preacher, and his wife Erica were pastors of Victory Christian Centre in London, England. The church was one of the largest in the United Kingdom. He came into notoriety when he was jailed for three and a half years for the sexual assault of four members of his congregation in 2004. VCC was closed by the Charity Commission, but his wife Erica started a new church, Victory to Victory, in Wembley. Douglas has upon his release resumed full pastoral ministry alongside his wife Kent Hovind, 2006 Kent Hovind is an American Baptist minister and Young Earth creationist. He is most famous for creation science seminars, in which he argues for Young Earth creationism, using his self-formulated “Hovind Theory.” He has been criticized by both the mainstream scientific community and other creationists. In 2006, Hovind who also has a reputation as a tax protestor had been charged with falsely declaring bankruptcy, making threats against federal officials, filing false complaints, failing to get necessary building permits, and various tax-related charges. He was convicted of 58 federal tax offenses and related charges, for which he is currently serving a ten-year sentence.[16] Ted Haggard, 2006 Ted Haggard was the pastor of the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado and was the president of the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) from 2003 until November 2006. Haggard's position allowed him occasional access to President George W. Bush. In 2006 it was alleged that Haggard had been regularly visiting a male prostitute who also provided him with methamphetamine. Haggard admitted his wrongdoing and resigned as pastor of New Life church and as president of the NAE. The high-profile case was significant also because it immediately preceded the 2006 mid-term elections and may have even affected national voting patterns[citation needed]. In January 2009, Haggard admitted to a second homosexual relationship with a male church member on CNN-TV and other national media, and when asked, would not directly answer a question about his other possible homosexual relationships. Gilbert Deya, 2006 Kenyan-born Deya moved to the United Kingdom in the 1990s and started a number of churches. He claims to have supernatural powers that allow him to make infertile women become pregnant and give birth. However, police investigations in the UK and Kenya concluded that Deya and his wife were stealing Kenyan babies. Deya was arrested in London during December 2006 and as of April 2010 he is currently fighting extradition to Kenya.[20] Richard Roberts, 2007 In October 2007, televangelist Richard Roberts (son of the late televangelist Oral Roberts), was president of Oral Roberts University until his forced resignation on November 23, 2007. Roberts was named as a defendant in a lawsuit alleging improper use of university funds for political and personal purposes and improper use of university resources.[21] Earl Paulk, 2007 Earl Paulk (no relation to John Paulk) was the founder and head pastor of Chapel Hill Harvester Church in Decatur, Georgia from 1960 until the 1990s. A number of women from the congregation came forward during the 1990s claiming that Paulk had sexual relations with them. Some of these claims have subsequently been proven correct. Moreover, Donnie Earl Paulk, the current senior pastor of the church and nephew of Earl Paulk, had a court-ordered DNA test in 2007 which showed that he was Earl's son, not his nephew, which means that Earl and his sister-in-law had had a sexual relationship which led to Donnie's birth. Coy Privette, 2007 Privette is a Baptist pastor, conservative activist, and politician in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Privette was president of the Christian Action League and a prominent figure in North Carolina moral battles. In 2007, Privette resigned as president of North Carolina's Christian Action League and from the Board of Directors of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, following revelations on July 19 that he had been charged with six counts of aiding and abetting prostitution. Michael Reid, 2008 Bishop Michael Reid (born 1944) is a Christian evangelist in Essex, England and founder of Michael Reid Ministries who resigned from the role of pastor at Peniel Church in April 2008, after admitting to an eight-year extra-marital sexual relationship. The scandal was widely reported online and in UK newspapers. He has since re-developed an itinerant evangelistic ministry and has been speaking at a number of churches in the UK and overseas. Joe Barron, 2008 Joe Barron, one of the 40 ministers at Prestonwood Baptist Church, one of the largest churches in the United States with 26,000 members, was arrested on May 15, 2008 for solicitation of a minor after driving from the Dallas area to Bryan, Texas, in order to allegedly engage in sexual relations with what he thought to be a 13 year-old girl he had met online. The “girl” turned out to be an undercover law enforcement official. Todd Bentley, 2008 Canadian Todd Bentley rose to prominence as the evangelist at the Lakeland Revival in Florida, which began in April 2008. Bentley claimed that tens of thousands of people were healed at the revival, but a June 2008 investigation by ABC Nightline could not find a single confirmed case. Bentley took a short break after the program was broadcast, but returned to leading the meetings. However, in August 2008, he stepped down permanently when it was revealed he was separating from his wife, Shonnah, and was in a relationship with Jessa Hasbrook, a member of his staff. Tony Alamo, 2008 On September 20, 2008, FBI agents raided Tony Alamo Christian Ministries headquarters as part of a child pornography investigation. This investigation involved allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse and allegations of polygamy and underage marriage. According to Terry Purvis, mayor of Fouke, Arkansas, his office has received complaints from former ministry members about allegations of child abuse, sexual abuse and polygamy since the ministry established itself in the area, and in turn, Purvis turned over information about the allegations to the FBI. Investigators at the scene plan to conduct a search of ministry headquarters and the home of Alamo and interview children present on the compound. In late July 2009, Alamo (who had a previous conviction for tax evasion in the 1990s) was convicted on ten counts of transporting minors across state lines for sexual purposes, sexual assault and other crimes. On November 13, 2009, he was sentenced to the maximum punishment of 175 years in prison.   Our Experiences in Church The Way Ladies Dress Lady spreading her legs in the tent Sexually Suggestive Hymns He touched Me. oh,he touched me He touched me. Oh, he touched me. And oh, the joy that floods my soul! Something happened, and now I know! He touched and made me whole. –He Touched Me Have Thine own way, Lord, Have thine own way Have Thine own way, Lord, Have Thine own way; Thou art the Potter; I am the clay. Mould me and make me After Thy will, While I am waiting, Yielded and still. Have Thine own way, Lord, Have Thine own way; Hold o'er my being Absolute sway. Fill with Thy Spirit Till all shall see Christ only, always, Living in me. He is Coming Again, He is coming again He is coming again, He is coming again, The very same Jesus, rejected of men; He is coming again, He is coming again, With power and great glory, He is coming again! Fill Me Up God Come on, let the sound of worship be released from your lips tonight Come on, raise it now Oh, that's good y'all, raise it, raise it You provide the fire I'll provide the sacrifice You provide the spirit And I will open up inside You provide the fire I'll provide the sacrifice You provide the spirit I will open up inside Fill me up God Fill me up God Fill me up God Fill me up Fill me up God Fill me up God Fill me up God Fill me up Oh Come, All ye faithful   Show Wrap     EndNotes   [i] https://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2008/september/why-affairs-happen.html [ii] https://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/survey-reveals-faiths-unfaithful-article-1.1815733 [iii] http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/html/20060819 T200000-0500_111618_OBS_SEX_IN_THE_CHURCH_.asp [iv] https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/10/5/awful-truth-child-sex-abuse-in-the-catholic-church#:~:text=The%20Catholic%20Church%20has%20been,clergy%20between%201950%20and%202020. [v] https://nypost.com/2022/03/23/bombshell-hillsong-doc-details-carl-lentz-scandal-churchs-cover-ups/ [vi] https://www.essence.com/news/sex-scandals-christian-church-eddie-long/ [vii] http://www.back2stonewall.com/2019/07/ye-sin-22-evangelical-christian-scandals-rocked-world.html

THERE'S NO LOVE WITHOUT LOYALTYRuth 1:16-17 1. Loyal love sticks with you through the TOUGH TIMES. But Ruth replied, "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you.  Ruth 1:16  “Friends come and friends go, but a true friend sticks by you like family.” Proverbs 18:24 (MSG)  Tough Times  +  Long Time = High ValueWho's Worst Day Do YOU Show Up On? How do you get family and friends like this… By being that kind of friend first...  Then, wait and see…  Sowing & Reaping.Tip: Never Say, “Let me know if there is anything I can do.”2. Loyal love has COURAGE and gives ENCOURAGEMENT. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Ruth1:16 TED HAGGARD…   #1 Quality determined whether someone was come back was COURAGE.

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It's a weird one, you guys, but I really think it's one of our best episodes yet: Ted Haggard was living the life. As the founder and head, like, Pastor (?) of the New Life Church, Haggard was one of the most rich, famous, influential Evangelicals in America. He, his wife Gayle, and their two kids had it all. And then Ted Haggard got busted buying Crystal Meth from and paying for sex with a gay male sex worker. WHOOPS! Haggard, who quickly "admitted" he'd been "struggling with this sexual problem" all his life was quickly ex-communicated from the church and his family was BANISHED--YES, BANISHED--from the state of Colorado. In this film, documentarian Alexandra Pelosi (name sound familiar, yeah, Nancy is her mom) basically follows Haggard around while he tries to pick up the pieces of his life.  LOOKING FOR MORE TCO? On our Patreon feed (https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed) , you'll find over 140 FULL BONUS episodes to BINGE RIGHT NOW! Including our episode-by-episode coverage of "The Vow" "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," "Tiger King" "Don't F**K With Cats," "The Menendez Murders," "The Murder of Laci Peterson," "Casey Anthony: American Murder Mystery," "Serial," "The Jinx," "Making A Murderer," "The Staircase," "Lorena," "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann," "OJ: Made in America" and so many more! JOIN HERE! (https://www.patreon.com/TrueCrimeObsessed) Update Description (https://audioboom.com/posts/7703675-death-at-the-mansion-rebecca-zahau-part-1/edit) YOU GUYS WE LAUNCHED A NEW PODCAST!! Each week on "Crimes of the Centuries" (https://www.centuriespod.com/) host Amber Hunt (of the Accused podcast) takes us on a deep investigative dive into a crime that was huge when it happened, but has been lost to time--and one you've likely never heard of. From the 220 year old murder that brought Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr together to fight for the defense, to Jazz Age thrill killers, Lady mob bosses, murdering grandmothers, and serial killers you've never heard of. Check out "Crimes of the Centuries wherever you get your podcasts. 

Let me be clear - I don’t think Ted Haggard is a bad guy and it isn’t the hypocritical homophobia he preached or the meth habit that is his deadliest sin - it is the self loathing slothful crawl from grace that lasted years. Which, produced a  documentary & 3 books that sold because of our addiction to gossip, and our modern day-colosseum-like approach to building someone up, only to tear them down. But Perhaps, New Life Church and the Christian community at large, is the guiltiest party of all in this story, for just short of committing an actual hate crime, they condemned the man because they just couldn’t stomach a gay preacher. Sources: Wiki Oprah MSNBC Trials of Ted Haggard Jesus Camp CNN GQ New York Times Cancelled Podcast

The year was 2006 and there was nothing fun, cool, or sexy about it. Beloved icon Steve Irwin passed away, Vice President Dick Cheney shot his friend in the face, New Orleans was still recovering from Hurricane Katrina, and some thirsty bitch named Mike Jones (NOT THE RAPPER) emerged from the gutter to out megachurch superstar pastor, Ted Haggard for engaging in—get this—gay sex and drug use. So what does the church do? They strip Ted of his pastor powers (???) and condem him, his wife, and kids to the closest place to Hell on Earth: Scottsdale, Arizona. In The Trials of Ted Haggard, we watch Ted navigate his new life as a crestfallen religious leader who apparently has not one single dollar, no job prospects, no home, ugly kids, and a completely heterosexual marriage all because he lived his truth “L”ing a “B” the best way he knew how! Join us as we attempt to deliver some much needed justice to an undeserving, yet fully problematic pariah. 

He was once the most influential evangelical leader in the United States. Ted Haggard had a mega-church with a congregation of 14,000 people and a hotline to President George W Bush. But in 2006, a sex scandal destroyed his career and eviscerated his reputation. Ted Haggard was banished. One of the original victims of cancel culture. Now, for the first time in nearly a decade- Ted Haggard is publicly speaking out. In a wild, free-wheeling and often contentious interview with TV producers Rob Rosen and Desma Simon, Haggard shares how he's been trying to rebuild his life and makes a stunning claim about how he has managed to 'cure' his sexual appetites.

Neil turned 64 yesterday. Big election tomorrow, and lots of robo calls. Mandich missed his flight, so Geldy will be filling in at 2PM. The Ted Haggard scandal.

There are a few things that we as upright citizens cannot stand for: The marginalization of the queer community by religious zealots, and the fact that no one seems to realize that Leonardo DiCaprio only date 20 year olds. First on the chopping block is Ted Haggard, who had a little incident in 2006 that was totally out of the blue and no one could have predicted it. The second person we're taking to task is Leo, who seems to be magically forbidden from dating women outside the age confines of 18-25; there's a chart and everything! Lift your hands to the lord and stay horrified.

Here we are, stuck, in the middle of the week.  Hopefully this lifts your spirits. News From Ohio - Nick's Dad Quits The Walking Dead - Scientology - Joel Osteen, Ted Haggard, & NLC Thanks for tuning in and listening.  We appreciate the support we've been getting lately.  Check out these great podcasts/media coming out of Arkansas. Death Metal Dicks Podcast Trash Blood Horrorcast Frank and Beans Podcast Local. Magazine of Little Rock

This episode is all about scandal. We discuss the classics like Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and Ted Haggard, as well as some more recent scandals surrounding Andy Savage, Bill Hybels, and Mark Driscoll. It's a rough one full of awful dudes in power. We also talk to Marie D'Elephant from The Everyone's Agnostic podcast about her podcast and a scandal she witnessed first hand. Listen to them at http://www.everyonesagnostic.com As always we are not experts, we just google this stuff. Hosted by Trevor Poelman and Damien Doepping For more info and and our references check out https://beliefitornot.wordpress.com/ Also follow us on twitter @beliefitornot, instagram @beliefitornotpodcast, or facebook https://www.facebook.com/beliefitornot/ Or email beliefitornotpodcast@gmail.com Support Belief It Or Not Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Bonnie and Karen give a little intro about what the podcast is about. Basically, nothing of substance. But they love to talk about the humorous memories of being “on fire for Jesus.”  The Good Thing of the Week: Karen is thankful for kinetic sand. It is amazing for stress relief. Oh, you have noooo idea. Search for “sand cutting” and “rug cleaning” on Instagram. You’re welcome. Bonnie is thankful tennis is her church now, and Rafa Nadal might be a deity.  They then reveal that they are super sporty sports people who sport at everything!  Thanks for all the letters and feedback we’ve been getting. It’s embarrassing and great at the same time. We read Claire’s letter about how one of her camp counselors embarrassed Claire and her boyfriend because they were sitting too close. Those same counselors got knocked up. Who would’ve thunk?  Bonnie and Karen recount church camp and how we COULD have been eaten by gators.  Then Bonnie horrifies Karen by telling her about the documentary Jesus Camp. It is an insane recounting of Becky Fisher leading kids to pray and do strange interactive exercises having to do with George H. Bush and taping tiny baby fetuses to their hands. Then good ‘ol Ted Haggard shows up to offer validity to the movement.  Karen vows she’ll watch the movie, and invites other to watch, too, write in their thoughts, and we’ll discuss it in a future episode.  Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and send us your funny stories or comments at deconversiontherapypodcast.com.        

Brady Boyd is the Senior Pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is an author, speaker, and leader who oversees a church of 12,000 members in Colorado. He hosts the Essential Church podcast where they talk about important issues facing the local church. He is a 51 year old faithful pastor committed to the Word of God and a passion for helping the coming generation of pastors and preachers love Jesus and live a faithful life. We talk about all sorts of things like the shooting at his church, taking over Ted Haggard’s church, the challenges of preaching in a tough context like Colorado Springs and encourages us to remain faithful in Character and faithful to God’s Word.

Steffan talks to Mike Jones, "the man who took down Ted Haggard", sharing thoughts on the Stormy Daniels-Trump controversy. Dick Abramson from Centennial Gun Club on the Justice Stevens op-ed on 2A repeal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamie sitting in for Russell * [News]- Billy Graham died - Florida "In God We Trust" in every school * [Listener mail] On religious hypocrisy: - "People accused of hypocrisy are being accused of not being christian enough" - "If religion did not claim moral superiority over humanism, then religious hypocrisy would not matter" - Pleading hypocrisy in self defense - "Your examples [of hypocrisy] had too many confounding variables" - Not all hypocrisy! (...is bad) * [News] Mike Huckabee: Billy Graham's death is "fake news" because he's "more alive than ever in heaven" * [Listener mail] On religious hypocrisy (contd.) - "Some hypocrisy may be beneficial... but still dishonest" - "Beastie Boys hypocrisy" vs. "Ted Haggard hypocrisy" - The troubling part of hypocrisy is the lie * [Shit Internet Apologists Say] New Shit Button!- "No false gods in hinduism" (Source: Op Ed in Bangalore Mirror) (repeat) - "It is not a woman's consent that matters. It is god's." (Source: Biblical Gender Roles . com (don't go there! blech!) - "Civil war in feminist circles around the #MeToo movement" (Source: ? some asshole) * [News]- Flat earthers

This week we're all about the hippest square state--our own beloved Colorado. The gals reveal what life is really like in the 'burbs of Denver--from weed vending machines to Crocs and cargo shorts. Plus, we go back to homesteader times for a selection of stories about Badass Babes from Colorado History.  Topics Include: British Panel Shows, Fall TV Premieres, This Is Us (again!)(Spoiler warning), The Colorado Accent, Colorado Small Town Life, Northglen Nightlife, BYOBingo, University of Colorado, The Origin of LARGE Burritos, Purple State Politics, Ted Haggard, Weed Vending Machines, Badass Babes from Colorado History, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, Baby Doe Tabor-the Original Lactivist, Ziegfield Follies, Rattlesnake Kate, Microbreweries, The Denver Art and Comedy Scene, Feeling Like a Superhero at Low Altitude, Natural Disasters, The Importance of Moisturizing, Menver, Skiing, Crocs, South Park, Turning Down the Olympics, Devotchka and the Fray, India.Arie and the Lumineers, and Famous Colorado Crimes Check out some of the books, movies, and shows Meghann and Kelsey mentioned this episode: 8 out of 10 Cats (E4) The Great British Bake Off (BBC Two) This is Us (again) Criminal Minds (also, again) Law & Order SVU (forever) Baby Doe Tabor's restaurant Molly Brown House Rattle Snake Kate's dress Rattlesnake den Meow Wolf Ziegfeld Follies Ted Haggard Scandal   Intro Music: “The Four Seasons” – Antonio Vivaldi “Crown On The Ground” – Sleigh Bells Outro Music: "Too Many Snakes" - Trailer Bride licensed under a Creative Commons 3.0 License. Audio Clips: "Western Whistle" - The Good The Bad and The Ugly "Obscene Amount of Money" - Pretty Woman "Damn Hippies" - "Get Crunk" - Superbad "Potheads" - South Park "Everything is Beer' - All About Eve "Lotion" -Silence of the Lambs "I Hate Men" - All About Eve "The Great Outdoors" - Up in Smoke Cheech and Chong  

Doug is taking some time to talk about his recent interviews with Ted Haggard. So often Christianity is seen as 'be good'. However, the Christian life is filled with mistakes and sins all covered by the grace and forgiveness of Christ. Read More →

Ted and Gayle Haggard were in studio for an interview with Doug. Ted was in Boise for the Hope For Hurting People weekend taking place at Deer Flat Church. Ted Haggard is the founding pastor of St. James Church in Colorado Springs, CO, the second church he and his wife, Gayle, have started since their marriage in 1978. He also serves as the Director of Church Planting for The River Conference of the Free Methodist Church and founder and coordinator of The Network of Redemptive Churches.Read More →

Ted and Gayle Haggard were in studio for an interview with Doug. Ted was in Boise for the Hope For Hurting People weekend taking place at Deer Flat Church. Ted Haggard is the founding pastor of St. James Church in Colorado Springs, CO, the second church he and his wife, Gayle, have started since their marriage in 1978. He also serves as the Director of Church Planting for The River Conference of the Free Methodist Church and founder and coordinator of The Network of Redemptive Churches.Read More →

This morning in the studio is Dave and Jerri McGarrah. Dave is "the preacher" from "The Teacher and the Preacher", a program that airs 10:30am and 7:30pm here on KBXL, and the Teaching Pastor at Deer Flat Church. On October 13th and 14th, Deer Flat is hosting "Hope for Hurting People". This event will feature Ted and Gayle Haggard as the share their own story of brokenness, shame, and redemption. Read More →

This week Annie Laurie, Dan and Andrew answer questions from listeners, such as "How can you be sure there is no supreme being?", "How does the bible compare to Game of Thrones?", "Are you afraid to die?", “How do you reply to 'God bless you'?", and so on. During the second half of the show, we talk with well-known satirical and irreverent singer/songwriter Roy Zimmerman, who will be performing at FFRF's annual convention next week. During the show, we hear a preview of Roy's songs "Ted Haggard is Completely Heterosexual" and "Religious Freedom," which covers the history of America's religious liberty in four minutes.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Alexandra Pelosi of HBO's The Words That Built America. The Words That Built America features a variety of A-List celebrities, all living U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents, U.S. Senators and titans of media (and more) reading the documents that founded our democracy—the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights. Given the tumultuous political climate, it is more important than ever for the American people to have a better understanding of what these seminal documents of our democracy actually say and mean. In these divisive times, this film is a great reminder of what brings everyone together to unite us on both sides of the aisle. The film is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Alexandra Pelosi (Journeys with George, Trials of Ted Haggard,Meet the Donors: Does Money Talk?).  Alexandra started off her career at NBC News - where she served for a decade as a field producer. In 2000, she was assigned to cover the Bush campaign, which led to her first Emmy award-winning HBO documentary Journeys with George, following future President George W. Bush on the campaign trail. Since then she has spent the last 16 years as an HBO documentary filmmaker, making 10 films including: Diary of a Political Tourist (following the 2004 presidential hopefuls); Friends of God (documenting the growing influence of evangelicals in America);The Trials of Ted Haggard (following disgraced former Pastor Ted Haggard); Right America: Feeling Wronged.        

Christian Zionism is a war based, political religion wrapped around the notion that the modern state of Israel is a fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. It is a form of dispensational Christian theology (less than 200 years old) where war figures into its end times theology. In this podcast, Chuck Carlson, Tom Compton and Craig Hanson delve into various aspects of this war based religion including numerous, prominent evangelical Christian leaders like Henry Blackaby, Chuck Colson (deceased), Bill Bright (deceased) of Campus Crusade, D. James Kennedy (decesead), Richard Land of the Southern Baptist Conference, Ted Haggard, John McArthur, Dr. Wayne Grudem (author of "Politics According to the Bible") and John Hagee who have blessed the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, both before and after the wars started. They've gone so far as to say these wars are "just wars" according to their intrepretation of the Bible. WHTT's Chuck Carlson warned his fellow Baptists in 1990 about not going to war against Iraq ("Iraq: Americans Prepped For 'War'." Also, before the 2003 Gulf War on Iraq, WHTT opposed going to war, again (see here). An excellent article from 2004 in antiwar.com exposes evangelical Christians who support unjust wars:  Pro-War Christians Should Come Clean.

SVU S8E17 "Sin": Singer/songwriter and L&O addict Mike Doughty joins Kevin & Rebecca to discuss SVU season 8, episode 17, "Sin." It looks like a male prostitute is murdered in a ritualized killing, but the trail leads Stabler & Benson to a charismatic preacher who may be hiding a secret. Special thanks to Alpha Loft in Portsmouth, who lent us the space to tape this episode, and to the amazing Mike Doughty, who let us use his new single, "I Can't Believe I Found You in That Town." This episode is inspired by the sex scandal of preacher Ted Haggard.For exclusive content and more, sign up on Patreon.: https://www.patreon.com/partnersincrimemedia

Singer/songwriter and L&O addict Mike Doughty (Soul Coughing) joins Kevin & Rebecca to discuss SVU season 8, episode 17, "Sin." It looks like a male prostitute is murdered in a ritualized killing, but the trail leads Stabler & Benson to a charismatic preacher who may be hiding a secret. Special thanks to Mike, who let us use his new single, "I Can't Believe I Found You in That Town." This episode is inspired by the sex scandal of preacher Ted Haggard. Support the show.

Just like a hipsters love skinny jeans, mustaches, and overpriced coffee drinks, entrepreneurs have their own set of things they cling to. These days, it's hard to meet a young entrepreneur who doesn't list "meditation" as one of his habits. And older entrepreneurs, whether they call it "meditation" or something else, like prayer, reflection, or journaling, have their own versions of this "quiet time." Dan Harris is a correspondent for ABC News, an anchor for Nightline, and co-anchor for the weekend edition of Good Morning America. He's got a book on meditation called 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works. I'm not normally into books like this, but it was recommended to be by a friend as well as my wife, so I decided to take the punt... Is meditation overhyped?  Will meditation help you to have a more successful business? Is meditation right for you? On this episode of RED Podcast, I talk about my experience with meditation, review 10% Happier, and ask the question, "Can meditation really help entrepreneurs?" In This Episode: Lessons from the Dog Chiropractor Hippie on a plane -- hope he doesn't sit by me... People Magazine -- how one small article changed my life How I ended on in "The Cult" What you need to know about driving a Ferrari An honest description of "meditation" and what it can do for you Why you should read 10% Happier even if you have no desire to learn about meditation Ted Haggard -- more than just a right wing preacher who had a thing for crystal meth and gay hookers Are meditators liars? Sometimes... The real "walking dead" (and how not to become one of them) Where ideas for podcasts, books, and ways to make money come from... How to make sure you don't miss opportunities in business (or in life) A cure for FOMO? Sometimes... Links To Things I Talk About: 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works… (Get the audio book free with Audible trial.) Jon Acuff Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck (Get the audio book free with Audible trial.) 5 Marketing Lessons from a Dog Chiropractor Episode Sponsor: This episode of RED Podcast is brought to you by FreshBooks. Tell them RED Podcast sent you and get a free month (no credit card required). Help Your Entrepreneur Friends Never Miss Another Business Opportunity... If you like RED Podcast, I'd appreciate you telling a friend (maybe even two). And if you really like RED, a review on iTunes would be great too.

Author Mason Stokes will showcase his new novel, Saving Julian on tonight's show! Call 323 657-1493 to ask the author a question! Saving Julian is a darkly comic journey into the sad, strange world of ex-gay ministry. The novel tells the story of Paul Drucker, a 58-year-old psychology professor and part-time preacher. Author of Saving Our Boys from the Gay Menace, Paul is much in demand on the ex-gay lecture circuit, sharing the heterosexual gospel with those in need. As he tells his audiences, “there's no such thing as a gay man. There are only men with unmet homoemotional love needs. And this can be fixed.” But when Paul is caught with Julian, a 21-year-old “escort” he found online, he knows his world is about to fall apart. In a world of Larry Craig and Ted Haggard, Saving Julian offers an irreverent and poignant take on the lies, hypocrisies, and downright cruelty of those who think love is a thing to be cured.  Buy Saving Julian on Amazon RIGHT NOW by clicking here!http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Julian-Mason-Stokes/dp/1925180751/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427161466&sr=8-1&keywords=mason+stokes

Author Mason Stokes will showcase his new novel, Saving Julian on tonight's show! Call 323 657-1493 to ask the author a question! Saving Julian is a darkly comic journey into the sad, strange world of ex-gay ministry. The novel tells the story of Paul Drucker, a 58-year-old psychology professor and part-time preacher. Author of Saving Our Boys from the Gay Menace, Paul is much in demand on the ex-gay lecture circuit, sharing the heterosexual gospel with those in need. As he tells his audiences, “there's no such thing as a gay man. There are only men with unmet homoemotional love needs. And this can be fixed.” But when Paul is caught with Julian, a 21-year-old “escort” he found online, he knows his world is about to fall apart. In a world of Larry Craig and Ted Haggard, Saving Julian offers an irreverent and poignant take on the lies, hypocrisies, and downright cruelty of those who think love is a thing to be cured.  Buy Saving Julian on Amazon RIGHT NOW by clicking here!http://www.amazon.com/Saving-Julian-Mason-Stokes/dp/1925180751/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427161466&sr=8-1&keywords=mason+stokes

ABC News anchor, Dan Harris, joins Jim Paris Live to discuss his book 10 Percent Happier. Harris shares his story of dealing with anxiety and panic attacks and how he found an answer through meditation. He also discusses his role as a religion reporter for ABC News, including his coverage of the Ted Haggard story. 

We discuss recent downfalls of evangelical Christian leaders, the vocation of the journalist, including the work of Janet Mefferd.  We check to see if the hosts are dogmatists or authoritarians using an old psychology questionaire.  We reflect on the structures that failed Mark Driscoll, Ted Haggard, and Bill Gothard.

We start out this depraved discussion by mentioning a few religious based documentaries. Anthony uses the phrase “It's almost like it's a cumming cock in motion, and that's the red jism flying off of the penis.” Then the guys discuss some local news from around Indiana and other parts of the country that was reported in FFRF's Freethought Today. Chad and Anthony were sort of all over the place in this episode. Many tangents were fleshed out, but sometimes that's the best stuff. Enjoy!   Twitter: @SecularPodcast @Obsessiveviewer @Obsessivechad   Email: TheSecularPerspective@gmail.com   Facebook: facebook.com/thesecularperspective   Tumblr: http://thesecularperspective.tumblr.com/   Episode Index Website: TheSecularPerspective.com   Theme Music Provided By: http://www.jewelbeat.com/   Check out OMG WTF BIBLE: http://omgwtfbible.com/   It is brilliant!   PLEASE CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO CHAD'S CHARITY! Or, plug this link into your internet search window: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate.start&destination=P&eventID=520&participantID=93945   Tags: Secularism, Atheism, Agnosticism, Humanism, Antitheism, Religion, Belief, Faith, God, Children's Miracle Network, Christianity, Kidnapped for Christ, Jesus Camp, Brainwashing, Ted Haggard, The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Freethought Today, Freedom From Religion Foundation, La Vista Nebraska, Omaha Atheists, Catholicism, Excommunication, Baptist Christianity, Indianapolis Cathedral High School, St. Christopher Church, Chick Fil A, Bob Saget, George Carlin, Town of Greece v. Galloway, Washington Indiana, Family Guy, Monroe Indiana, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, Ben Stein, Intelligent Design, Icons of Evolution, Denver Colorado, Discrimination, Homosexuality, Racism, Jon Stewart, Brokeback Mountain, Libertarianism, Notary Public, Common sense, Hate mail, Mormonism, Logic, Dukes of Hazzard, Africa, Ukraine, Russia, Islam, OMGWTFBIBLE, Meme  

We talk about several recent scandals and leaders who have fallen from cultural grace.  Then, we call Jeff's old friend Chris to talk about his experience with the movement led by Bill Gothard. We discuss authoritarianism, spiritual abuse, Woody Allen, Ted Haggard, Anthony Weiner, and Lance Armstrong.  

Why Home Schooler attacked YWAM at Faith Bible Chapel, & Ted Haggard’s New Life Church Chuck Carlson revisits an article he wrote in 2008, after the killing of four young Christians in Colorado by Matthew Murray, a product of a Judeo-Christian home.  Murray's tragic story shows how Judeo-Christianity (what we now refer to as Christian Zionism, is alienating youth.  This a very thought provoking program that you'll want to pass on to others.  For more details, you can read the original 2008 article, Behind Matthew Murray’s Church Executions: More Blood on Judeo-Christian Hands.

Welcome to the first episode of the Atheist Nomads. Why we are starting this podcast. News, including: OTC HIV test, see also the manufacturer's BPAC briefing document. Religion or just bad singing causing outcry? Will Peter Blatty going to sue Hoyahs Will people stop the insanity? Wesley tells his story. Dustin tells his story. Dustin interviews Roy Zimmerman "Ted Haggard is Completely Heterosexual" by Roy Zimmerman (used with permission) Yes, this episode sucks, but hang in there and we'll get better.

Episode One Hundred Ninety: "Did you get to the part yet where they say that science hasn't proven anything?" To celebrate Chris' birthday we have decided to watch one of the most disturbing documentaries ever filmed; "Jesus Camp." Some trivia that you might find interesting:In November 2006, a male prostitute alleged that pastor Ted Haggard (president of the National Association of Evangelicals) had paid him for sex for three years and had also purchased and used crystal methamphetamine. Haggard acknowledged some of the allegations and was removed from all of his leadership positions in religious organizations, including the church he founded. Since the making of the film, Becky Fischer, children's pastor for Kids on Fire, announced that due to negative reactions to the camp after the film, including telephone calls and vandalism, the camp, which was held once a year for three weeks, has been discontinued indefinitely and will be replaced by other events. Music is from The Art of War You can send feedback to areyouseriouspodcast@gmail.com or you can call 206-339-5808. We also welcome mp3 files for feedback.

Premio Paulo Coelho: 1. Pat Roberson por decir que el divorcio y la infidelidad son inaceptables, a menos que tu pareja tenga alzheimer. Gracias a @ivalladt de La Media Hostia 2. Albert Mohler, presidente del “Southern Baptist Theological Seminary” por decir que “la pena de muerte existe para afirmar y valor y la santidad de toda vida humana”. 3. Laurie Higgins del Illinois Family Institute por quejarse de que los esposos(as) en matrimonios homosexuales van a comenzar a pedir beneficios (como residencia en las bases militares). Noticias: 1. Niñas sufren planchado de senos en Camerún. 2. Puedes boxear parar dios, pero dios no evitará que mueras. 3. Comete un crimen y te mandamos a la iglesia en Alabama y Idaho. 4. Ted Haggard va a intercambiar su esposa con Gary Busey. 5. Iglesias inician boycott a los dos principales periódicos de Puerto Rico. Cita de cierre: "La Biblia es una maravillosa fuente de inspiración para los que no la entienden." - George Santayana --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ateorizar/message

The boys are back this week in a jolly mood telling stories of knocking down nuns, having sex with donuts holes and fucking smurfs. Paulie reviews the new Falcon Studios DVD Retreat and gives it four splats, he loves the all sex and very little storyline. David thinks Black is Back with Vibrating Clone a Willie kit and thinks you should mold all your tricks cocks. The boys discuss Sarah Palin doing coke with NBA stars, Ryan Idols doing jail time (finally he will be forced to bottom :) ) and Ted Haggard is trading his wife, not for a meth head whore this time. They answer your mail and read your comments. Make sure to vote for them on Cybersocket for best Blog and Adonisent.com for best novelities... stay hard.

This week they boy seem like they are doing the "Charlie Sheen" only without all the pussy. The discuss "If you can trust Ted Haggard", Transgender Jog Seekers, and if they will be voting for Bristol along with other gay news from the headlines. Paulie review Jet Set Men's Hung like Hayden and  gives it 3.5 splats and really love seeing Dean Phoenix bottoming for the second time on film. David reviews Michael Lucas Dildo and wonders were the extra .5 inches came from, but otherwise loved riding the stars cock. The boys Jam to Boy George and answer your questions about "mother" seeing your sex toys and other comments. Stay Hard!

Worship leader and songwriter, Jared Anderson, shares candidly about appropriate ways to deal with moral failure in ministry. Jared experienced up close how moral failure can affect a ministry as one of the pastors on staff at New Life Church in Colorado Springs, when Ted Haggard's scandal was exposed. Sign up for All About Worship Plus to watch the entire 6 min video. [...]

Bishop Eddie Long joins the long list of TV Evangelists accused of Sex Scandals. Where does it stop America? ________________________________________________ Contents [hide] 1 List of Christian evangelists involved in scandals 1.1 Aimee Semple McPherson, 1920s–40s 1.2 Lonnie Frisbee, 1970s–1980s 1.3 Billy James Hargis, early 1970s 1.4 Marjoe Gortner, early 1970s 1.5 Jim & Tammy Bakker and Jimmy Swaggart, 1986 and 1991 1.6 Peter Popoff, 1987 1.7 Morris Cerullo, 1990s 1.8 Mike Warnke, 1991 1.9 Robert Tilton, 1991 1.10 W. V. Grant, 1996 and 2003 1.11 Roy Clements, 1999 1.12 John Paulk, 2000 1.13 Paul Crouch, 2004 1.14 Douglas Goodman, 2004 1.15 Kent Hovind, 2006 1.16 Ted Haggard, 2006 1.17 Paul Barnes, 2006 1.18 Lonnie Latham, 2006 1.19 Gilbert Deya, 2006 1.20 Richard Roberts, 2007 1.21 Earl Paulk, 2007 1.22 Coy Privette, 2007 1.23 Thomas Wesley Weeks, III, 2007 1.24 Michael Reid, 2008 1.25 Joe Barron, 2008 1.26 Todd Bentley, 2008 1.27 Tony Alamo, 2008 1.28 George Alan Rekers, 2010 1.29 Eddie L. Long, 2010

*Stimulating political talk* “no rehab” girl in rehab, Michael Jackson's doctor, Ted Haggard tries to start another church, Bush daughter in favor of healthcare, interview with Kevorkian, Woman shoots herself to get medical care, Europes $1.6 trillion hole, Demonization of protectionism.

John Edwards Campaign Manager tells all in new book, Ted Haggard's wife Gayle spills her guts in her new book, The Jew hater Mel Gibson's new movie (funny) and Oliver Stone's new documentary about Adolf Hitler and the Western Bankers. Joan Rivers blast Conan O'Brien

This week the boys are in silly sprits and discus Ted Haggard and India’s third gender for voters. Evan reviews Hot House Video “Movers N Shakers” and Bel Ami “Watching Porn” both got high reviews with 3 ½ - 4 splats. Paulie loved the new TitanMen Tools “Big Stuff “and gives it a very nice review. They had a retro music moment with the MTFT music group Shotty “Not today, After Work” from Seattle. They love your turn on and offs and letters. Stay Hard!

In the eighty years since the publication of Elmer Gantry, it has become almost impossible to satirize the American evangelicalism any more. Names like Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and Ted Haggard quickly come to mind as allegedly committed followers of Christ who have committed great scandal. Christians often wonder how to make sense of such acts committed by individuals claiming to be followers of Christ. They ask, "How can Christians do such things?" and "How can they continue to do them for so long?" Eventually, they will ask, "Are these individuals saved or not? Were they ever saved to start with? Will they go to heaven when they die?" All of these questions are legitimate and the Bible provides answers for us. The Bible never shies away from difficult issues. Regarding this particularly difficult issue, the Bible uses four kinds of passages to present the biblical perspective on those who fail to persevere in the faith they profess. We will examine these four types of passages.

In the eighty years since the publication of Elmer Gantry, it has become almost impossible to satirize the American evangelicalism any more. Names like Jim Bakker, Jimmy Swaggart, and Ted Haggard quickly come to mind as allegedly committed followers of Christ who have committed great scandal. Christians often wonder how to make sense of such acts committed by individuals claiming to be followers of Christ. They ask, "How can Christians do such things?" and "How can they continue to do them for so long?" Eventually, they will ask, "Are these individuals saved or not? Were they ever saved to start with? Will they go to heaven when they die?" All of these questions are legitimate and the Bible provides answers for us. The Bible never shies away from difficult issues. Regarding this particularly difficult issue, the Bible uses four kinds of passages to present the biblical perspective on those who fail to persevere in the faith they profess. We will examine these four types of passages.

A little on last weeks Super Bowl and this weeks Pro Bowl.Mail Bag:Earl's comments on the hollow earth conspiracy.Two from Allen this week-Some funny quotes and 14 reasons why we are bankrupt.Some word humor from Mike.The Rest of the Show:1) Citigroup gets a new $50 million luxury jet with our money.2) Ohio Firefighter suspended from Drum Band for nodding at Obama during parade.3) 1 Dead, 134 Rescued from Lake Erie.4) The incredible hypocrisy of Ted Haggard.This Weeks Conspiracy Theory:Encyclopedia Britannica offers NO PROOF for a rotating earth!Sorry about missing last week, life happens.

Dennis and Tony let loose on Ted Haggard, Jessica Simpson and people who use their pets as wing-bearers.  And Dennis comes out of the closet as--gasp!--a football fan.

In the second episode of Thoughts from a Lezzymom Kathy is joined by her new co-host Annie Loyd. They discuss Ted Haggard and Fred Phelps being in the news.  They also play a song from the Pod Safe Music Network by artist Amy Ray called Birds of a Feather. The song can be found on music.podshow.com. Amy Balliet from Join the Impact, jointheimpact.org ,  is interviewed. Amy discusses how the organization came into existance and what the upcoming events are. The show wraps up with the hosts' final thoughts about service and people's desire to connect. More info about the show found on lezzymom.com. Email your comments and show ideas to lezzymom@gmail.com.

Sun, December 28, 2008 JSEM Sunday Service Speaker: Christian Lee Passage: Romans 8:29-39 The Reformed view of eternal security is called the "perseverance of the saints". The P in TULIP. The idea here is, "Once in grace, always in grace." Another way, "If you have it, you never lose it; if you lose it, you never had it." Our confidence in the perseverance of the saints does not rest upon the saints' ability to persevere. The reason true Christians do not fall from grace is that God graciously keeps them from falling. We persevere b/c God preserves (Phil 1:6, John 10:27-29). If God preserves the salvation of men, how do we explain those who completely turn their backs on the church (backsliders)? How does a Ted Haggard or a Todd Bentley commit such gross and heinous sins? Don't these examples show that people can "fall from grace" and lose their salvation? Pastor Christian addresses these issues and more regarding this all important doctrine.

Texas students force to learn Spanish British Minister speaks out against Muslim inbreeding Malaysian customs officials seizing Christian Bibles Retiring police officer tickets 14 patrol cars for expired inspection stickers Man posts bond for women he wanted for sex Fake plaques sent to police may be a federal offence Cops can search you and your phone's memory if you get arrested Police abuse case takes over three months – Video of the interrogation of the victim   Man who shot a police officer in 1966 charged with his murder when he died in 2007 Intoxicated Chicago police officer attacks two other police officers and a paramedic Man arrested for cursing at police dog Teen arrested for using a potato gun Ted Haggard still gay Israeli MP declares that earthquakes caused by tolerance of homosexuals Pakistan - inclusion of achievements and contributions of non-Muslims in the syllabi for schools and colleges not acceptable Pakistan – voting for women revoked in some territories Tehran father stones daughter to death Two sisters in Tehran sentenced to be stoned to death for alleged adultery after receiving 99 lashes The Iranian parliament may mandate the death penalty for citizens who leave Islam Member of anti-Semitism task force linked to radical Muslim organization President of Sudan wants to ban Danes and Danish products but still wants Danish aid Aarons Rents' mob-like tactics in collecting leads to $1.2 million verdict U.K. Police – Muslim honor crimes victimize 17, 000 women every year Beirut - Plea to stop execution of a woman found guilty of being a witch   New Islamic prayer tower in South ST. Louis South Africa – Women wearing miniskirts sexually assaulted and it's their fault New Zealand man killed while wearing fake seatbelt U.K. evicts prison officers to make room for convicts Australia – Muslims students want classes scheduled around their prayer schedule Saudi Arabia – Married university professor sentence to 180 lashes after meeting with female student in religious police sting Massachusetts – Women only gym to appease Muslim students Helping the Amish could be a crime Connecticut – So this is what it takes to be expelled from school RedShift Award Utah – Church sponsored sex education for six year old children Jewish community leader calls national railway operator a Nazi over transportation fees Reading a book about the KKK in public is racially harassing

  "I Had to Say Something" The "Art" of Ted Haggard's Fall"     Mike Jones  was a male escort who tangled with a televangelist.   Then,  Iowa grade school kids are being taught "escape" techniques.   Welcome to the new normal.

Hemant Mehta is an honors graduate from the university of Illinois, and has been involved in secularist student activism for years. Early on, he attended one of CFI's summer sessions on scholarship, becoming that year's student volunteer president of CFI's campus outreach program. He is now in graduate school at DePaul University. Mehta once held an unique auction on eBay wherein the highest bidder could send Mehta to a church of his or her choice. This led to his writing his new book, I Sold My Soul On Ebay. In this discussion with D.J. Grothe, Mehta discusses common misconceptions people (and especially atheists) have about Christians, his impressions of various churches he has visited in the process of researching his book, and details specific mega-churches such as Ted Haggard's in Colorado Springs, and Joel Osteen's in Houston, Texas. He also offers suggestions about how churches can be more effective at reaching out in dialogue with the skeptical community.

It was a miracle from above. After only three weeks in a hot, dark, sweaty lodge with a bunch of other "heterosexual" ministers deep in prayer and spirituality...working hard all day and all night, Ted Haggard is finally cured of his homosexual thoughts and feelings. All I can say is that they must have gone through a lot of condoms.

2007-01-03-1900 Doug Small is the speaker for Central on Wednesday evening January 3rd, 2007. Scripture Ref: Exodus 3:5; Romans 1:4; II Corinthians 7:1Topic: HollinessNotes:- Christ was sinless, holy; His purpose for us is holiness- Ted Haggard scandal- Americans don't know what holiness is; morality is not an obligation- People have embraced a faith that saves but does not change- Deep into situational ethics, no moral absolutes- True holiness works together with love, not mean-spirited demand- The world sees the hypocrisy clearer than we do- Repentance affirms the ideal (I know I’ve sinned and know what I need to be and am sorry)- I don’t just want to get to heaven, but to hide away in Jesus- Prayer to be less transaction (what I can get) and more transformation- Story of two brothers (success/failure)- Story of encounter with daughter; apology- God is after honesty, not perfection

Aired 11/17/06 The Imp of the Perverse What on earth is OJ thinking? What makes him want to give what clearly everybody is going to regard as a detailed confession? It reminded me of a short story from Edgar Allen Poe, sort of a more intellectual version of The Telltale Heart. called The Imp of the Perverse.In the meantime there are just so many great possibilities for this new genre, the Hypothetical Tell-All Expose. And there are a lot of other recent newsmakers with potential hypothetical blockbusters in the making.Tags: OJ Simpson, Media, Mark Foley, Jack Abramhoff, Ted Haggard, Podcast My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-8a7d164b4a101ea426de210f7b80f109}

Aired 11/3/06 Sin The story of Ted Haggard captures the media and audiences because nothing quite grabs the public like an ironic comeuppance. But the whole coverage, and people's reaction, maked it sound like his big sin is homosexuality. I disagree.Tags: Ted Haggard, media, Sin, Homosexuality, podcast

Taking a break from the cults miniseries to address the Ted Haggard story. I’ve been asked by some people what my comments are on this current news story. My comments just might surprise you. Music Adrina Thorpe…”Correction” Jerimae Yoder…”I Need You” Bryan Duncan…”This Christmas” Scriptures Romans 7:19 (TMNT) What I don?t understand about myself is...

Ted Haggard's Predetermined Fall and the Planned Discrediting of Christianity11/5/2006In this teaching we will first be looking at the recent Ted Haggard scandal regarding his relationship with a gay, male prostitute and reported Methamphetamine use. T...

Listener mail (surprise!) - Kent Hovind's legal woes, Ted Haggard's meth-fueled massages

Stacy talks about the extreme need for Christians to vote and be active Christians despite the failings of Christian leader Ted Haggard.

The Ted Haggard Situation :: Plus, last week's contest winners and feedback, VERSUS, the debut of Introduction to Sunshine and more …

The Ted Haggard Situation :: Plus, last week’s contest winners and feedback, VERSUS, the debut of Introduction to Sunshine and more …

Untitled Document Lance King Jesus Camp, the hit documentary in theaters across the United States right now is raising many eyebrows.  The film takes a look at the Evangelical Christian movement in general and the work of the Reverend Becky Fischer specifically.  Becky, who runs a summer camp for children, which states its goal: to teach, train, and equip children to do the work of ministry and release them in their giftings and callings.  While many see this film as controversial, Becky Fischer apparently likes the film and promotes it from her website.  Ted Haggard, a prominent Christian leader, who is also featured in the film, has a less than flattering opinion about it and has criticized it on his website. Lance King is a long-standing friend of mine and a Christian.  He loosely defines himself as an evangelical but has many concerns about the direction in which many conservative Christians are moving politically, socially and even spiritually.  I asked him if he would go see the documentary Jesus Camp, and share with us his feedback and perceptions on the film. Resources Jesus Camp Website Ted Haggard's Website Becky Fischer's Website Adherents Religious Statistics Evangelical Websites Reformed Theology Christian Critiques of Evangelicasism On Evolution Christian Critiques on Evolution (young earth) Christian Critiques on Evolution (old earth) Scientific Critiques of Creationism Contact Lance Lance's Blog         Sync With iPod  

Untitled Document Lance King Jesus Camp, the hit documentary in theaters across the United States right now is raising many eyebrows.  The film takes a look at the Evangelical Christian movement in general and the work of the Reverend Becky Fischer specifically.  Becky, who runs a summer camp for children, which states its goal: to teach, train, and equip children to do the work of ministry and release them in their giftings and callings.  While many see this film as controversial, Becky Fischer apparently likes the film and promotes it from her website.  Ted Haggard, a prominent Christian leader, who is also featured in the film, has a less than flattering opinion about it and has criticized it on his website. Lance King is a long-standing friend of mine and a Christian.  He loosely defines himself as an evangelical but has many concerns about the direction in which many conservative Christians are moving politically, socially and even spiritually.  I asked him if he would go see the documentary Jesus Camp, and share with us his feedback and perceptions on the film Jesus Camp, the hit documentary in theatres across the United States right now is raising many eyebrows.  The film takes a look at the Evangelical Christian movement in general and the work of the Reverend Becky Fischer specifically.  Becky, who runs a summer camp for children, which has the stated goal: to teach, train, and equip children to do the work of ministry and release them in their giftings and callings.  While many see this film as controversial, Becky Fischer, apparently likes the film and promotes it from her website.  Other prominent Christian leaders such as Ted Haggard, who is also featured in the film, have a less than flattering opinion about it and has criticized it on his website. Lance King is a long-standing friend of mine and a Christian.  He loosely defines himself as an evangelical but has many concerns about the direction in which many conservative Christians are moving politically, socially and even spiritually.  I asked him if he would go see the documentary, Jesus Camp, and share with us his feedback and perceptions on the film. Resources Jesus Camp Website Ted Haggard's Website Becky Fischer's Website Adherents Religious Statistics Evangelical Websites Reformed Theology Christian Critiques of Evangelicasism On Evolution Christian Critiques on Evolution (young earth) Christian Critiques on Evolution (old earth) Scientific Critiques of Creationism Contact Lance Lance's Blog         Sync With iPod