Podcasts about world opinions

Election Special: Field reports from swing states on Washington Wednesday and a WORLD Opinions roundtable on election defining moments and challenges. Plus, prayers for newly elected officials and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Planted Gap Year, where young adults combine Bible classes, hands-on farming, and outdoor adventure. More at plantedgapyear.org.From Covenant College in Georgia, where students are equipped by accomplished professors and known in Christ-centered community. More at covenant.edu/WORLD.And from I-Witness: Silent Night, season two of the viral podcast-based audio drama presented by Northwest Christian School Online, the only exemplary accredited Christian school in the US. Starting December 2nd, you can follow the continuing adventures of Miles and Quinn on all podcast platforms or iwitnesspod.com

Are spring rolls really worth the wait at Magic Kingdom? We kick off with some spicy takes on the crowd-favorite snacks and why they've dropped in our Disney snack rankings. With overwhelming crowds pushing Magic Kingdom to the bottom of our park preferences, we explore the traditions and experiences that still tug at our hearts. Our candid opinions are sure to spark debates among Disney enthusiasts who each have their unique park favorites.Next, we embark on a culinary adventure at the Polynesian Resort, where 'Ohana's dining experience gets a mixed review. From rushed service to the hit-or-miss menu, we savor the ambiance and the famous bread pudding while weighing the sugary delight that is Tonga Toast. Our conversation also takes a nostalgic turn as we reflect on Epcot's evolution, cherished memories of its past glory, and the mixed fan reactions to the Harmonious show. We conclude by sharing our personal picks for Disney resorts and rides, comparing thematic consistency and the nostalgic charms of Space Mountain. With a sprinkle of controversy over ride retheming and the allure of Disney Springs, we capture the subjective essence of Disney experiences. Whether it's debating the value of dining at the Brown Derby or the whimsical charm of Wilderness Lodge during the holidays, our thoughts promise to entertain and provoke. Join us as we navigate these magical, yet sometimes contentious, Disney waters!Send us a textSupport the show

Send us a textBobby and Meghan welcome back Dr. Andrew T. Walker, to discuss his newest book, What Do I Say When...?: A Parent's Guide to Navigating Cultural Chaos for Children and Teens. Andrew and his wife Christian, co-authored this incredible resource to help parents effectively respond to their children's questions on a wide range of topics, including abortion, sexuality, transgenderism, technology, political engagement, and more. Each chapter contains age-appropriate prompts for parents of children at different stages of development and maturity. Parents can refer to each chapter as specific questions arise, study hot-button topics for future reference, or access a range of conversation starters to proactively cultivate biblical truth within their child's heart. Get the Book Here https://www.amazon.com/What-Do-Say-When-Navigating/dp/1433592746 About Andrew & Christian Andrew T. Walker (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of Christian ethics and public theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in the School of Theology. He is a fellow with the Ethics and Public Policy Center and managing editor of WORLD Opinions. He resides with his wife and three daughters in Louisville, Kentucky. Christian Walker is an accomplished curriculum writer and educator with experience both directing a large children's ministry in a local church setting as well as spending numerous years in elementary education. She is a teacher at a classical Christian school in Louisville, Kentucky. She resides with her husband and three daughters in Louisville, Kentucky. Connect with Andrew T. WalkerX: https://twitter.com/andrewtwalkAbout Empowered Homes Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role. What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.Empowered Homes Podcast Show us some Love! Do you appreciate The Empowered Homes Podcast? Like, subscribe, comment, share. Every bit of your engagement helps us be open-handed in sharing resources to grow strong families, leaders and ministries. Thanks for your help in Empowering Homes for the gospel! FB : https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredHomesResources Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empoweredhomesresources/ Youtube: ...

Andrew Walker is associate professor of ethics and public theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and managing editor of World Opinions. He joins Timon to talk about his new book, Faithful Reason: Natural Law Ethics for God's Glory and Our Good.   To purchase Andrew Walker's book, visit: https://www.amazon.com/Faithful-Reason-Natural-Ethics-Glory/dp/1087757592

Host Garrett Snedeker and JWI intern Isaac Michael speak with Prof. Andrew Walker of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary about his new book Faithful Reason: Natural Law Ethics for God's Glory and Our Good. Professor Walker discusses his intended audience for the book, its main ideas, and his hopes for a revival of the Natural Law in American legal discussions. He also touches upon common difficulties many Protestants have with the Natural Law and makes the case for the authority of the Natural Law in Protestant moral thought. He ultimately presents a Christ-centered case for Natural Law reasoning which he sees as essential to any coherent account of a natural moral order.   Dr. Walker serves as Associate Dean in the School of Theology, and Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology. He is also the Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement. Additionally, he is a fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. Walker joined the faculty of Southern Seminary in 2019. His previous appointment was Senior Fellow in Christian Ethics at the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission. He is married to Christian, and they have three children. He is a member of Highview Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky.  Purchase Faithful Reason here. Learn more about Prof. Walker here.

In this episode, Nicole and Ant dive into the world of Disney World hot takes, exploring the controversial opinions and polarizing perspectives that fans hold about the beloved theme park. As they delve into the hot takes, they cover a range of topics, from the best and worst rides to the most overrated and underrated attractions, AND the contentious issue of whether the turkey legs sold in the park are a must-try delicacy or an overhyped snack. List your Disney World hot taked in the comments below.

What's an anniversary episode without chaos and controversy? To celebrate our 50th episode, we've teamed up with all of our previous guests to debate our biggest Disney World opinions. Join us as we prepare for a no holds barred discussion where nothing is off the table - Are there certain foods to avoid? Which rides should be closed immediately?  And, are some attractions really worth the hype? 

The U.S. and other nations cut funding to UNRWA after a report from Israel linked staff members to Hamas's assault on Israel on Oct. 7; Texas's dispute with the federal government over border security raises questions about constitutional powers; and a music album by Christian artist Praise Lubangu reflects on God's goodness and sovereignty in the midst of suffering. Plus, a debate over salty tea, World Opinions commentator Hans Fiene on what an evangelical actually is, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Free Lutheran Bible College. Students learn on campus, building a firm foundation for life in Christ through an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Bible & Ministry. More at flbc.edu/worldAnd from Compelled Podcast, featuring missionaries, addicts, prisoners, and other Christians sharing their unique and compelling testimonies. Listen on your favorite podcast app or CompelledPodcast.com.

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Jerry Bowyer is our resident economist here at FaithFi and the president of Bowyer Research. He's also the author of The Maker and the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.  Fans of the story might remember this exchange: Scrooge: “My taxes help support the public institutions which I've mentioned and they cost enough. Those who are badly off must go there.”Portly Gentleman: Many can't go there and many would rather die.Scrooge: If they had rather die, perhaps they had better do so and decrease the surplus population.Portly Gentleman: Surely you don't mean that, sir?Scrooge: “With all my heart … “ WHAT HAVE WE BEEN MISSING IN "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" ABOUT THE PHRASE "SURPLUS POPULATION"?This phrase reflects the Malthusian belief prevalent in the 1800s, suggesting that population growth, especially among the poor, outpaces the supply of resources."Surplus population" was a key term in the Malthusian debate, which argued that population growth surpasses food and resource supply, especially among the poor.Charles Dickens used Scrooge's character to critique Malthusian ideas, as Scrooge embodies this philosophy but changes his views by the end of the story.The contrast in Scrooge's character, from his impoverished childhood to his abundant adult life, mirrors the economic shifts from scarcity to abundance during the Industrial Revolution. WHO OPPOSED MALTHUS' THEORIES, AND WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM SCROOGE'S CHARACTER?Boyer highlights opposition to Malthus' theories, notably from Charles Dickens, who used Scrooge's transformation in "A Christmas Carol" to challenge Malthusian beliefs. The story illustrates a shift from a scarcity mindset to recognizing abundance and the value of human life.Dickens, along with economists like John Baptist Say and writers like G.K. Chesterton, opposed Malthus' theories, advocating for human value and abundance.Scrooge's initial scarcity mindset, as shown in his reaction to the Ghost of Christmas Present, evolves to recognize the abundance and value of every human life, including Tiny Tim.The story illustrates a shift from viewing the poor as a burden to treating them with dignity and generosity, reflecting Dickens' broader critique of Malthusianism. HOW DO MALTHUSIAN IDEAS PERSIST TODAY, AND WHAT IS THEIR IMPACT?Boyer explains how Malthusian ideas persist in modern times through organizations like Planned Parenthood and in ideologies that advocate for reduced population growth. These ideas often target specific groups, reflecting biases against the poor, people of color, and immigrants.Modern Malthusianism is evident in organizations like Planned Parenthood and in ideologies promoting reduced population growth, often biased against marginalized groups.These contemporary beliefs, rooted in Malthusian ideas, suggest that certain populations are surplus and promote actions like abortion, which is contrary to sustainable human flourishing.We should view every human life, including the unborn and marginalized, as valuable, akin to Dickens' portrayal of Tiny Tim and contrary to Malthusian beliefs. WHAT SHOULD VIEWERS TAKE AWAY FROM "A CHRISTMAS CAROL" THIS SEASON?As viewers watch "A Christmas Carol" this season, Boyer hopes they recognize the underlying economic and theological messages. He encourages seeing God as generous and abundant, not stingy, and understanding the transformative journey of Scrooge as a call to embrace generosity and value all human life.Viewers should appreciate God's generosity and reject the scarcity mindset, learning from Scrooge's transformation to value every human life.The story offers a chance to understand deeper economic and theological themes, recognizing the shift from Malthusian scarcity to an appreciation of human potential and abundance.Boyer suggests using the story to teach children about the value of each person, drawing parallels to modern issues like the treatment of the unborn and marginalized. You can read Jerry Bowyer's insightful commentaries for WORLD Opinions at WNG.org. ON TODAY'S PROGRAM, ROB ANSWERS LISTENER QUESTIONS:  I'm 23, just sold my house, and have about $70,000 in proceeds. I'm wondering how I can use this money to grow it, considering I plan to buy another house using a VA home loan.I have a small pension from a previous employer and a 401(k) I kept with them. Should I transfer the pension to the 401(k) or a Roth IRA, and what would be the tax implications? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network as well as American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.comwhere you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach. Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

This special episode of the Empowered Homes Podcast is a recorded session from The Empowered Homes Conference 2023: Sexuality, Gender, Identity and the Gospel. About this Session:Christians need to understand the transgender moment culturally and theologically, but also philosophically. In this talk, Professor Andrew T. Walker, of Southern Seminary, will unpack the philosophical problems with the transgender movement and then provide Christians with a few ideas on how to lovingly challenge their culture and their neighbor with the inconsistencies residing within the worldview. About the Empowered Homes Conference 2023: Sexuality, gender & identity are gripping topics that are dominating both the secular and religious landscape across our nation and the world. Are you searching for answers to the many complex questions being asked about these topics? This full-day conference was devoted to navigating these difficult topics. Our expert speaking team is excited to provide real answers to some complex questions and better equip Christians to lead at home, at church and in their communities. About Andrew T. Walker: Andrew T. Walker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Apologetics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an Associate Dean in the School of Theology and the Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement at Southern Seminary. He is a Fellow in Christian Political Thought at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. A sought-after conference speaker and cultural commentator, Walker researches and writes about the intersection of Christian ethics, public theology, and the common good. His academic research interests include natural law theory, human dignity, theology of law, family stability, church-state studies, and social conservatism. His analysis has been cited in such outlets as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and many others. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from Southwest Baptist University. He received his Master of Divinity, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Ethics from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. An avid long-distance runner, Andrew resides in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife and three daughters and teaches a weekly community group in his local church. Connect with Andrew T. Walker: X: https://twitter.com/andrewtwalk Questions? Ideas for the Podcast? Contact us at podcast@empoweredhomes.org. Show us some Love! Do you appreciate The Empowered Homes Podcast? Like, subscribe, comment, share. Every bit of your engagement helps us be open-handed in sharing resources to grow strong families, leaders and ministries. Thanks for your help in Empowering Homes for the gospel! FB : https://www.facebook.com/EmpoweredHomesResources Instagram: About Empowered Homes Who we are? The primary purpose of Empowered Homes is to connect church and home by equipping families, leaders and ministries to grow in the areas of marriage, parenting, personal growth. discipleship strategy, family ministry, and leadership development. We value the family as the first institution designed by God for spiritual formation, relationships, and reflecting His image. We seek to ensure that every element of church life supports and equips that essential role. What we do? Empowered Homes Ministry provides practical, gospel-based resources to connect church and home. The majority of our resources are offered online through our website empoweredhomes.org. We also partner with churches and ministries to provide conferences, equipping events & ministry coaching.Find Free Resources empoweredhomes.org

Right to repair legislation passes in California; The strengths and weaknesses of generative AI tools like ChatGPT; and helping Christians with disabilities worship in the local church. Plus, fielding an outstanding marriage proposal, commentary from World Opinions contributor Bethel McGrew, and the Tuesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Crates for Ukraine. Sending life-saving aid from American Christians to families and churches in Ukraine. Your help. Their hands. More at cratesforukraine.com.From the Crossway Podcast, a weekly show featuring interviews on theology, the Bible, and cultural issues with authors like Paul Tripp, John Piper, Jen Wilkin, and Kevin DeYoung. crossway.org/podcastsAnd from Covenant College, pursuing knowledge transformed by faith with a Christ-centered community that equips students for their callings and careers. More at covenant.edu/WORLD

Natural law theory is known to be more emphasized among Catholics than Protestants. Why is that the case, and should it be? Do Protestants need to focus more on philosophy? Today's guest, Andrew T. Walker of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses why Protestants need natural law too, and specifically the work of the Madison Program's founder and Director, Professor Robert P. George. We discuss Dr. Walker's book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George, which features essays from a variety of Protestant scholars on Professor George and the importance of his contributions to the field of natural law. Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in their School of Theology. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, as Managing Editor of WORLD opinions, and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. More on Natural Law, from a former JMP fellow here. A little bit on New Natural Law here. An overview of John Rawls here. Rawls' "original position," where he advocates for his famous "veil of ignorance" here. His recent article, "True conservatism is not mere progressivism in slow motion" in WORLD Opinions here. His recent book review, "Were problems baked into the American cake?" in WORLD Opinions here. "The Baby and the Bathwater," an essay co-authored by Professor George mentioned during the interview here. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes.

Natural law theory is known to be more emphasized among Catholics than Protestants. Why is that the case, and should it be? Do Protestants need to focus more on philosophy? Today's guest, Andrew T. Walker of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses why Protestants need natural law too, and specifically the work of the Madison Program's founder and Director, Professor Robert P. George. We discuss Dr. Walker's book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George, which features essays from a variety of Protestant scholars on Professor George and the importance of his contributions to the field of natural law. Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in their School of Theology. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, as Managing Editor of WORLD opinions, and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. More on Natural Law, from a former JMP fellow here. A little bit on New Natural Law here. An overview of John Rawls here. Rawls' "original position," where he advocates for his famous "veil of ignorance" here. His recent article, "True conservatism is not mere progressivism in slow motion" in WORLD Opinions here. His recent book review, "Were problems baked into the American cake?" in WORLD Opinions here. "The Baby and the Bathwater," an essay co-authored by Professor George mentioned during the interview here. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Natural law theory is known to be more emphasized among Catholics than Protestants. Why is that the case, and should it be? Do Protestants need to focus more on philosophy? Today's guest, Andrew T. Walker of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses why Protestants need natural law too, and specifically the work of the Madison Program's founder and Director, Professor Robert P. George. We discuss Dr. Walker's book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George, which features essays from a variety of Protestant scholars on Professor George and the importance of his contributions to the field of natural law. Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in their School of Theology. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, as Managing Editor of WORLD opinions, and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. More on Natural Law, from a former JMP fellow here. A little bit on New Natural Law here. An overview of John Rawls here. Rawls' "original position," where he advocates for his famous "veil of ignorance" here. His recent article, "True conservatism is not mere progressivism in slow motion" in WORLD Opinions here. His recent book review, "Were problems baked into the American cake?" in WORLD Opinions here. "The Baby and the Bathwater," an essay co-authored by Professor George mentioned during the interview here. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Natural law theory is known to be more emphasized among Catholics than Protestants. Why is that the case, and should it be? Do Protestants need to focus more on philosophy? Today's guest, Andrew T. Walker of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses why Protestants need natural law too, and specifically the work of the Madison Program's founder and Director, Professor Robert P. George. We discuss Dr. Walker's book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George, which features essays from a variety of Protestant scholars on Professor George and the importance of his contributions to the field of natural law. Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in their School of Theology. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, as Managing Editor of WORLD opinions, and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. More on Natural Law, from a former JMP fellow here. A little bit on New Natural Law here. An overview of John Rawls here. Rawls' "original position," where he advocates for his famous "veil of ignorance" here. His recent article, "True conservatism is not mere progressivism in slow motion" in WORLD Opinions here. His recent book review, "Were problems baked into the American cake?" in WORLD Opinions here. "The Baby and the Bathwater," an essay co-authored by Professor George mentioned during the interview here. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Natural law theory is known to be more emphasized among Catholics than Protestants. Why is that the case, and should it be? Do Protestants need to focus more on philosophy? Today's guest, Andrew T. Walker of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses why Protestants need natural law too, and specifically the work of the Madison Program's founder and Director, Professor Robert P. George. We discuss Dr. Walker's book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George, which features essays from a variety of Protestant scholars on Professor George and the importance of his contributions to the field of natural law. Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in their School of Theology. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, as Managing Editor of WORLD opinions, and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. More on Natural Law, from a former JMP fellow here. A little bit on New Natural Law here. An overview of John Rawls here. Rawls' "original position," where he advocates for his famous "veil of ignorance" here. His recent article, "True conservatism is not mere progressivism in slow motion" in WORLD Opinions here. His recent book review, "Were problems baked into the American cake?" in WORLD Opinions here. "The Baby and the Bathwater," an essay co-authored by Professor George mentioned during the interview here. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

Natural law theory is known to be more emphasized among Catholics than Protestants. Why is that the case, and should it be? Do Protestants need to focus more on philosophy? Today's guest, Andrew T. Walker of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses why Protestants need natural law too, and specifically the work of the Madison Program's founder and Director, Professor Robert P. George. We discuss Dr. Walker's book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George, which features essays from a variety of Protestant scholars on Professor George and the importance of his contributions to the field of natural law. Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in their School of Theology. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, as Managing Editor of WORLD opinions, and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. More on Natural Law, from a former JMP fellow here. A little bit on New Natural Law here. An overview of John Rawls here. Rawls' "original position," where he advocates for his famous "veil of ignorance" here. His recent article, "True conservatism is not mere progressivism in slow motion" in WORLD Opinions here. His recent book review, "Were problems baked into the American cake?" in WORLD Opinions here. "The Baby and the Bathwater," an essay co-authored by Professor George mentioned during the interview here. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natural law theory is known to be more emphasized among Catholics than Protestants. Why is that the case, and should it be? Do Protestants need to focus more on philosophy? Today's guest, Andrew T. Walker of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, discusses why Protestants need natural law too, and specifically the work of the Madison Program's founder and Director, Professor Robert P. George. We discuss Dr. Walker's book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George, which features essays from a variety of Protestant scholars on Professor George and the importance of his contributions to the field of natural law. Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in their School of Theology. He also serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement, as Managing Editor of WORLD opinions, and as a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. More on Natural Law, from a former JMP fellow here. A little bit on New Natural Law here. An overview of John Rawls here. Rawls' "original position," where he advocates for his famous "veil of ignorance" here. His recent article, "True conservatism is not mere progressivism in slow motion" in WORLD Opinions here. His recent book review, "Were problems baked into the American cake?" in WORLD Opinions here. "The Baby and the Bathwater," an essay co-authored by Professor George mentioned during the interview here. Annika Nordquist is the Communications Coordinator of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and host of the Program's podcast, Madison's Notes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Liberal activists have been hugely successful in pressuring corporate America to go woke. Thankfully, here comes the backlash from consumers who aren't buying the activist agenda. Are corporations getting the message? Let's talk.Support sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth at wng.org/donate.WORLD Opinions Editor Dr. Albert Mohler is joined by Managing Editor Dr. Andrew Walker, economist & author Jerry Bowyer, and author Dr. Katie McCoy to discuss the arrival of the culture war on the doorstep of corporate America.

Proverbs 19:21 tell us, “Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.” That verse reminds us that we should always seek God's counsel in our affairs. On this Faith & Finance, we'll talk with economist Jerry Bowyer about what happens when a nation ignores God's plan. Jerry Bowyer is a WORLD Opinions contributor and FaithFi's resident economist.A BIBLICAL ECONOMYThe most important idea in this worldview of economics is that God creates the earth and man and woman in his image and that they work together in productive activity in order to create wealth, and that expanding wealth is reinvested in that productive activity which leads to even greater expansions in wealth. That's the thumbnail sketch. That's how things are supposed to work.But an alienation in the relationship between God and man creates an alienation in the relationship between people, between generations, and between man and the Earth. Cursed is the Earth with reference to you or with regards to you. For your sake, it will not yield its fruit to you. A cursed Earth. Alienated from God. And when that happens, when the ground is cursed, when people are alienated from one another, male and female, old and young productive activity shrinks. The Earth brings forth thorns and thistles rather than fruit. And work is toilsome. And people live by the sweat of their brow. Work has a toilsomeness to it. And when production decreases the range of possibilities for the use of wealth shrinks. It contracts. There's just less wealth. And when there's less wealth. There's less money available for investment and so as the Possibility Production frontier closes and there's contraction in the economy you find an interruption between investment and capital markets between wealth and investment and therefore less wealth goes into the productive activity, which causes a further shrinking. MAKING MATTERS WORSEAll of this causes a lot of stress that makes things even worse.  In an environment of anxiety and alienation, of living by the sweat of your brow, people have a desire for something to replace that relationship. And so not only is there less investment because there's just less wealth there's also less investment because people move from the point on the investment curve where there's a high level of investment and a low level of consumption. They gravitate towards a situation where there's a low proportion of investment and a high proportion of consumption. You feed your anxieties. People live for the moment when they don't have relationships that anchor them with eternity, and that causes an even greater shrinking in the amount of investment. SHRINKING INVESTMENTSo investment shrinks because there's less wealth and then investment shrinks again because people spend more on themselves, a higher proportion of what they create through the fruit of their hands, and therefore invest less of it. WHAT DOES THAT DO IN CAPITAL MARKETS? Remember, this is a trade-off between yield and risk and in this situation, risk is rising. This is riskier to invest in for a stock investor or for a bond investor. A piece of paper that says I'm going to give you a share of my future profits is worth less if I'm less confident of your future profits. A piece of paper that says, I'm going to give you a fixed amount every year, an interest payment, I'm going to pay back what you lend to me is worth less because the productive activity, the shrinkage of it, makes it less likely that that money will be repaid. And so what you have are higher interest rates, higher yields. People need to be compensated for that. And in addition, with less money going in, less available capital, that makes capital scarcer, which makes interest rates even higher. So what do we get? We get a situation where the riskiness of investing shows in this curve, pointing more upwards. That's the risk of being a partner with somebody, and the risk of the entire thing goes up, the risk of all investment goes up. The yields go up even more because of the scarcity of capital. Unlike the virtuous cycle we saw how the economy works, when it works the way it's supposed to, this is what they call a vicious cycle. It feeds on itself. Higher interest rates, more scarce capital creates even lower levels of production, even more shrinkage in economics, even lower levels of investment. HOW DO PEOPLE TYPICALLY TRY TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? They could go back and restore this original relationship or accept the restoration of it. But they tend to create a new entity, the state or an entity that already existed and now is expanded, and there is a new god in town. And what they try to do is deny this God. They try to erase him from the picture. They can't because he's “unerasable.” But they can fog the view to him. And the new god says, I will do what the old God did. But even better, I'll give you prosperity, I'll give you abundance. I'll solve this problem. If there's a scarcity of capital, I'll create new dollars, new drachma, new yen, new dinars, whatever the currency is throughout the history of the world, I'll create new ones and I'll put money in. See, when this yield curve goes up, showing higher levels of risk and lower levels of investment, it tells the truth. It tells us the truth about ourselves. If we're not savers, then that shows up. If we're promise breakers, then that shows up. If we don't work hard, then that shows up in a scarcity of capital. High levels of risk, exorbitantly high yields. NOT HEARING THE TRUTHWell, one of the things we can do is clap our hands over our ears. And the state helps us do that by printing enormous amounts of new money. And that pushes interest rates down. It looks like a risk-free environment. It looks like an environment with lots of capital. But it's not capital, it's not wealth, it's just money, which is not the same thing. You can print money infinitely. You can't print wealth infinitely. And so what happens is these yields start to tell a lie. They say there's no risk and capital is abundant and risky startups can get funded — or we can build far more houses than there are actually people to live in them. It's telling us a lie. So the state grows, gets bigger and money that used to go into production now goes there in the form of higher taxes. Money that used to even go into consumption now goes there in the form of higher taxes. REALITY ALWAYS SETS INEventually, reality will not be denied. As much as we try to fog the name of God, that name comes back with a vengeance. The bubble bursts and the lie is exposed. And now interest rates begin to rise again because people understand that it wasn't a low-risk environment, it was a high-risk environment pretending to be a low-risk environment. And then they figure out that this happened because money was printed with no regard to the amount of wealth. Money was printed to create a false boom, to create a sense of well-being and abundance where there wasn't one. It was created to tell a lie. Coinage was debased to manipulate us into doing something that we would not otherwise have done. And when that happens, interest rates get extremely high because now we have to be compensated for the inflation, the risk of inflation for our investments. Not only will they maybe not have the growth to pay us dividends, not only may they default on the interest that they owe us when we invest in businesses. But even if they pay us the money back, the money won't be worth nearly as much as when we lent it to them. Eventually, we get sky-high interest rates. Remember the early 1980s? The false boom of inflation in the 70s led to the sky-high interest rates of the 80s, where people couldn't afford to own a home or couldn't afford to buy a car because capital was so scarce. And if you could get some, it was incredibly expensive.WHAT'S THE ANSWER? (JB) We could go back, re-acknowledge that relationship, be less alienated from one another, go back to productive activity and grow the pie again. That's what we could do. But instead, we almost always repeat the process. The government tries to solve problems by printing money, taxing, spending, and expanding. The end. The whole cycle starts over and over again.You can read Jerry Bowyer's insightful columns for World News Group at WNG.org.On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: Is it ever wise to take out a line of credit to help expand a business? When does it make sense to sell an investment property? Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community, and give as we expand our outreach.  

On Washington Wednesday, evaluating Mike Pence and Chris Christies as Trump challengers; on World Tour, news from Senegal, Hong Kong, Portugal, and Haiti; and a girls volleyball team in Iowa speaks truth to power. Plus, wrangling a shark in Florida, commentary from World Opinions contributor Daniel Devine, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from The Issues, etc podcast. Expert guests, Expansive topics, Extolling Christ. More at issuesetc.orgAnd from the Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, this month looking at how God uses imperfect dads to impact their kids' lives. That's Mission Focused Men for Christ Podcast, on your podcast app.

Author Dr. Carl Trueman joins WORLD Opinions' Albert Mohler and Andrew Walker to shine a light on a troubling Marxist ideology that is rapidly spreading throughout American culture, even within the church. This is a re-air of Wednesday's live-stream video presentation.To subscribe to WORLD Opinions, visit: https://wng.org/opinions.

Are we headed for a debt crisis? Is there a point of no return? How would a debt crisis affect you? We'll talk to Jerry Bowyer  to get the answers on this Faith and Finance.Economist Jerry Bowyer is president of Bowyer Research and a frequent contributor to Faith and Finance and WORLD Opinions.  Learn more about Jerry Bowyer at faithdriveninvestor.org.Bowyer says while he doesn't see a national debt crisis looming on the immediate horizon, there is no question we're drawing closer to one. Our working population is declining, our debt-to-GDP ratio is 100%, and there seems to be little appetite in Washington to truly rein in spending. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office recently added another $3.1 trillion dollars to its projected national debt over the next 10 years. Uncle Sam is spending more than it takes in - to the tune of around $2 trillion dollars a year. That's $2 trillion dollars of spending on the national credit card, expanding the national debt, which now stands at almost $32 trillion dollars. And if we hit a recession later this year, we will likely start adding to the national debt even more quickly because social spending would be up while GDP is down. We have additional challenges in that our government is not employing pro-growth policies, which makes it more difficult to grow our way out of the situation we're in. Bowyer, says another aggravating factor is the fact that roughly 70 million people are missing from the economy because they were aborted. It's Potterville in It's a Wonderful Life: the world is a worse place for the loss of those people.He explains that immigration will be key to the future of America, though that is complicated with the lack of agreement over immigration policy in Washington. On this program, Rob also answers listener questions: What kind of inheritance tax should you prepare for with the passing of a parent?How do you determine the wisest way to use or invest an unexpected windfall? RESOURCES MENTIONED:Find a Certified Kingdom AdvisorBe sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give button.

Politics by its very nature is controversial, perhaps none more so than the administration's move to forgive student loan debt. Student loan forgiveness is popular among the millions of Americans who owe more than $1.7 trillion for their education. But it has its detractors. Our guest, Jerry Bowyer, is among them. We'll talk about it today on Faith and Finance.Jerry Bowyer is our resident economist. He's a columnist with WORLD Opinions and the author of The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.Jerry says that with the national student debt load at $1.7 trillion, college education has become a financial bubble. The cost of higher education has continued to spiral upward without an increase in the quality of the education students are receiving.He says debt is what creates financial bubbles, and clearly, debt has been inflating the cost of a college education.Bowyer also says the Biden administration's proposal to forgive and simply write off hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt is not only constitutionally questionable, but it would also further fuel inflation.If the student loan forgiveness plan does survive legal challenges, Bowyer says Christians who don't benefit from the plan should still be thankful that the Lord was able to develop their character through paying back the debt they owed.Bowyer also puts this into context and explains how this relates (or doesn't) to Deuteronomy 15:1, which reads, “At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts.” Is student loan forgiveness biblical?He provides another Scripture reference that he says is a more apt comparison.Next, Rob answers these questions at 800-525-7000 or via email at askrob@FaithFi.com:What should you do with zero-balance credit card accounts that you're not using?Does a divorced person have the ability to draw the former spouse's Social Security benefits?Does it make sense to put a large lump sum of money into a charitable donation annuity?Be sure to check out the rest of FaithFi.com to access our books and our many free helpful resources. You can also find us on Facebook Faith and Finance (Live) and join the conversation. Thanks for your prayerful and financial support that helps keep Faith and Finance (Live) on the air. And if you'd like to help, just click the Give button.

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Politics by its very nature is controversial, perhaps none more so than the administration's move to forgive student loan debt. Student loan forgiveness is popular among the millions of Americans who owe more than $1.7 trillion for their education. But it has its detractors. Our guest, Jerry Bowyer, is among them. We'll talk about it today on Faith and Finance.Jerry Bowyer is our resident economist. He's a columnist with WORLD Opinions and the author of The Maker Versus the Takers: What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics.Jerry says that with the national student debt load at $1.7 trillion, college education has become a financial bubble. The cost of higher education has continued to spiral upward without an increase in the quality of the education students are receiving.He says debt is what creates financial bubbles, and clearly, debt has been inflating the cost of a college education.Bowyer also says the Biden administration's proposal to forgive and simply write off hundreds of billions of dollars in student debt is not only constitutionally questionable, but it would also further fuel inflation.If the student loan forgiveness plan does survive legal challenges, Bowyer says Christians who don't benefit from the plan should still be thankful that the Lord was able to develop their character through paying back the debt they owed.Bowyer also puts this into context and explains how this relates (or doesn't) to Deuteronomy 15:1, which reads, “At the end of every seven years you must cancel debts.” Is student loan forgiveness biblical?He provides another Scripture reference that he says is a more apt comparison.On this program, Rob also answers listener questions:What should you do with zero-balance credit card accounts that you're not using?Does a divorced person have the ability to draw the former spouse's Social Security benefits?Does it make sense to put a large lump sum of money into a charitable donation annuity?Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Also, visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can connect with a FaithFi Coach, join the FaithFi Community, and even download the free FaithFi app.

In today's episode, conservative scholar Robert George and Andrew Walker discuss the idea of the common good and how it informs American conservatism. Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence at Princeton University, is one of the most influential conservative intellectuals of his generation. Among many honors and accolades, George received the US Presidential Citizens Medal from President George W. Bush and served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). Andrew T. Walker is associate professor of Christian Ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and an associate dean in the School of Theology. He serves as the executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement and as managing editor of WORLD Opinions.  To read the book Andrew Walker edited about Robert George's life and work, check out Social Conservatism for the Common Good: A Protestant Engagement with Robert P. George. Read the full transcript of this episode. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show! Complete this survey for a free audiobook by Kevin DeYoung!

Moderator Albert Mohler with panelists Andrew Walker, Kevin DeYoung, Ericka Andersen, and Erin Hawley discuss the current state of the pro-life movement in light of the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. This is a re-air of Thursday's live-stream video presentation.This special episode is made possible in part by Summit Ministries. Summit equips and supports the rising generation to champion a biblical worldview and embrace God's truth. Their Student Conferences give teens, ages 16-22, an unshakeable faith in our post-Christian culture. Learn more and register for a summer session at summit.org/students.To subscribe to WORLD Opinions, visit: https://wng.org/opinions.

Before we denounce most leaders as Pharisees and large swaths of the church as complicit in the evil deeds of darkness, let's make sure we are not trafficking in well-meaning, but unhelpful, myths.This article, written for WORLD Opinions, urges Christians to be aware of and address sin, but to abstain from assigning widespread guilt to the church as a whole.

On today's program, Open Doors USA is changing its name and its focus.  We'll have details.  Plus, the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention rolls out an accreditation program designed to help ministries protect children.  And it's a new year, and MinistryWatch has published its annual list of Highly Paid Ministry Executives.  We'll have a preview of the list later in the program.  We begin today with more news about the slow-moving breakup of the United Methodist Church. A big thank you to those of you who showed up for us at year end.  We had what was for us an ambitious goal of $81,000 for the months of November and December combined.  We met that goal, with room to spare.  I don't know exactly what the final tally is, since we are still getting checks postmarked Dec. 31 in the mail, I will share with you a final number next week.  But until then, please know that I'm grateful, humbled, and a bit relieved – all at once.  So, again, THANK YOU. Oh, and one final note before we go.  In the past we've done a webinar entitled “How To Find and Read A Form 990.”  This webinar has proven so popular that we've repeated it three or four times over the past two years.  And we're going to do it again.  It will take place on Feb. 1 at 4 pm ET.  Just check the daily MinistryWatch email for a link to the registration page.  It's absolutely free, but you do need to register to get all the links and details. The producers for today's program are Rich Roszel and Jeff McIntosh.  We get database and other technical support from Stephen DuBarry, Emily Kern, Rod Pitzer, and Casey Sudduth. Writers who contributed to today's program include Shannon Cuthrell, Jessica Eturralde, Anne Stych, Steve Rabey, Kathryn Post, Mark Tooley, Emily McFarlan Miller, Christina Darnell—and you, Warren. A special thanks to WORLD Opinions for contributing material for this week's podcast. Until next time, may God bless you.  

There are many worthwhile battles to fight in life. The most important, most necessary, and most dangerous is the war we must wage against sin, flesh, and the devil. A new year means new opportunities to grow as Christians. This article written for WORLD Opinions, encourages believers to focus on spiritual development this new year instead of fighting battles outside of themselves.

Happy Thanksgiving from Life and Books and Everything! In this episode, Kevin reads from his recent article in WORLD Opinions about the history of an American holiday and the opportunity it presents to Christians to display their thankfulness. 

Moderator Albert Mohler with panelists Andrew Walker, Allie Beth Stuckey, Erick Erickson, and Hunter Baker consider the question: "What do the 2022 elections mean for issues concerning evangelical Christians?" This is a re-air of Thursday's live-stream video presentation.This special episode is made possible in part by PreBorn--providing ultrasound equipment for pro life resource centers and evangelism training for those ministering to women facing unplanned pregnancies. To learn more: preborn.org.To subscribe to WORLD Opinions, visit: https://wng.org/opinions

Moderator Albert Mohler with panelists Andrew Walker, Allie Beth Stuckey, Erick Erickson, and Hunter Baker consider the question: "What do the 2022 elections mean for issues concerning evangelical Christians?" This is a re-air of Thursday's live-stream video presentation.This special episode is made possible in part by PreBorn--providing ultrasound equipment for pro life resource centers and evangelism training for those ministering to women facing unplanned pregnancies. To learn more: preborn.org.To subscribe to WORLD Opinions, visit: https://wng.org/opinions

Reformation Day may be behind us, but a huge responsibility lies before us. The faith of the Reformation must be kept alive because the ideas Luther combatted are just as much present in our own day. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on the modern world and its new forms of works righteousness.

Evangelicals who set down the path toward LGBTQ acceptance rarely turn around and head back in the other direction. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions about why evangelicals surrender to the LGBTQ agenda.

How should Christians think about politics? In this episode, I discuss Christian political engagement with Andrew Walker. Andrew T. Walker, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as an Associate Dean in the School of Theology and the Executive Director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement at Southern Seminary. He is a Fellow in the Evangelical in Civics Life Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and serves as the Managing Editor of WORLD Opinions. https://wng.org/authors/andrew-walker https://twitter.com/andrewtwalk Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYLvESJNTy-7nOAbH03eHCA

We're in a battle whether we like it or not, but how we fight matters. In this episode, Kevin reads from the third of a series of articles for WORLD Opinions on how to think about Christianity and politics.

There is no category called “politics” that can be safely quarantined from the category we call “religion.” In this episode, Kevin reads from the second of a series of articles for WORLD Opinions on how to think about Christianity and politics.

Maybe the movie ends with the good guys smiling with grateful satisfaction, knowing that whatever failures lay in the past, and whatever dangers lie ahead, this was a day for celebration. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on why Christians should rejoice in the destruction of an instrument of death.

As much as abortion has been indefensible on constitutional grounds, the real monstrosity of Roe was not legal but moral. For 50 years the two sides of the debate have been called “pro-choice” and “pro-life,” and those are accurate labels. The ability to freely terminate a pregnancy—at any point in the pregnancy and for any reason—is certainly about the right to make a choice. But that invented constitutional right has been, even more fundamentally, about the ending of life. Everyone with eyes to see the literal pictures of beating hearts and 4D ultrasounds, not to mention the gruesome photos of preborn children torn limb from limb, has known that we are talking about life. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from an article he wrote for WORLD Opinions following the historic overturning of Roe v. Wade.

No doubt, we need a lot of smart people reflecting on the intellectual principles and the practical priorities of our moral philosophy. That's a crucial conversation. But that's not the conversation most ordinary people are having online, in church, and around the dinner table. They (and I should say we) are having a messy—but if done right, a really important—conversation about how to approach the conversation itself. As Christians in an age dominated by politics, we are trying to think about how we should think about Christianity and politics. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the first of a series of articles he wrote for WORLD Opinions on how to think about Christianity and politics.

Pride Month turns a moral argument—about which the Bible has clear and unequivocal answers—into a quest for personal self-acceptance, which is why many soft-hearted and muddle-headed Christians line up for the parade just like everyone else. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on the LGBTQ quest to turn a moral argument into an emotive appeal for affirmation and acceptance.

What is the Culture War? Should Christians engage in it or shy away from it? Will taking a stand in the culture hurt our witness? I discuss this topic with my guest, Abigail Dodds. Abigail Dodds, a graduate of Bethlehem College & Seminary, is a wife, mother of five children, and member at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minnesota. She is the author of (A)Typical Woman and Bread of Life: Savoring the All-Satisfying Goodness of Jesus through the Art of Bread Making. She regularly contributes at Desiring God and World Opinions. Subscribe to my new YouTube Channel!

Important lessons to learn as we deal with negativity and hostility In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on seven principles for cultivating a Christian posture toward the world.

Relevant Christianity doesn't stay relevant for long. In this episode of Life and Books and Everything, Kevin reads from the article he wrote for WORLD Opinions on the decline of the mainline church.

Andrew Walker, a professor of ethics at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and the managing editor for World Opinions, comes on to talk with Kevin about the importance of natural law and natural theology. Although some Protestants rejects natural law, and others are nervous about it because of caricatures they may have, the broad sweep of Protestant theology has affirmed the legitimacy and importance of making natural law arguments. Kevin and Andrew talk about where the idea of natural law comes from in the Bible and in church tradition. They also apply natural law thinking to several current controversies in our day. They close with a number of book recommendations for those who want to go deeper. Timestamps: Announcements [0:00-2:45] Sponsor and Endorsement [2:46-3:41] Introduction of Guest: Andrew Walker [3:42-8:39] Religious Liberty: Foundations and Assumptions [8:40-17:55] What are Natural Law and Natural Theology? [17:56-25:38] Why do the Reformed often Misunderstand and Reject Natural Law? [25:39-39:09] Correct and Incorrect Uses of Natural Law [39:10-44:43] Natural Law and Current Issues of Sex, Gender, and Marriage [44:44-56:23] Resources on Natural Law [56:24-1:01:19]

On today's Disney podcast, we are giving our Disney World opinions that might be somewhat controversial. What are your most unpopular opinions about the most magical place on Earth? We would love to help you plan your next magical vacation and would be honored if you checked out Fantastical Vacations for free concierge vacation planning, specializing in Disney and Universal Vacations!!  We also have a YouTube Channel where you can follow all of our adventures!  We can be found […] The post Wait, What?! Our Most Unpopular Disney World Opinions appeared first on Addicted to the Mouse.

Good Tuesday to you. This is Pastor Toby Sumpter. Today is Tuesday, November 16, 2021. This is the CrossPolitic Daily Newsbrief. Find all our shows at Crosspolitic.com and download the Fight Laugh Feast App at your favorite app store so you don't miss anything. We are currently suspended by youtube for saying naughty COVID words, and we don't plan to abide by their rules, so even if we are back up on youtube soon, we will probably get sent back to the corner with a dunce cap shortly, so download the APP now and you can get notifications every time new content drops and never miss a show. U.S. bishops set to debate Biden's eligibility for communion https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-bishops-set-debate-bidens-eligibility-communion-2021-11-14/?fbclid=IwAR1QvhaGMP7oxqANsLOJMIEufBZ7jAQBzuhTPXwVg2bwDgeapDbCptMjSCg “U.S. Roman Catholic Bishops this week are expected to revisit whether President Joe Biden's support for abortion rights should disqualify him from receiving communion, an issue that has deepened rifts in the church since the Democrat took office.” Shell Moving Headquarters to London WSJ: LONDON— Royal Dutch Shell RDS.A +2.37% PLC plans to consolidate its dual British and Dutch structure and relocate its headquarters to London, a move it said would help facilitate returns to shareholders and make it simpler to change up its portfolio of assets. The oil giant said Monday that bringing an end to its complex structure should also make it easier for investors to value the company, at a time when it has committed to transitioning to low-carbon energy. Shell's shares traded 2% higher after the announcement. Under its plan, the company's headquarters will be in the U.K., rather than The Hague, and its chief executive and board meetings relocated to Britain. The company would also take up tax residence in the U.K., instead of the Netherlands. The restructure envisages a name change, the oil major said, dropping the Royal Dutch designation it has held for more than 130 years to become just Shell. Shell has also come under pressure from longstanding shareholders. Last month one of the world's largest pension funds ABP, based in the Netherlands, said it would sell its positions in fossil fuel companies, including Shell, by 2023. At the time, Shell said that it hadn't been warned about ABP's decision and only learned about it from the media. Separately, a Dutch court in May, ruling on a case brought by environmental groups, said Shell should move faster to cut its emissions. The company is appealing the verdict, saying it had been unfairly singled out. Nevertheless, Shell said last month that it would halve its carbon-dioxide emissions from its operations by the end of the decade compared with 2016 levels, a move that would address part of the court ruling. The company also cited the Netherlands' dividend withholding tax, a 15% tax on Dutch dividends that shareholders pay, as a consideration for its decision. In 2018, the Dutch government mooted removing the dividend withholding tax, after pressure from companies including Shell, but in the end it scrapped the plan. “The imposition of a withholding tax on dividends here in the Netherlands meant that we were driven to go to the U.K. because that was the most beneficial way of [simplifying the company] for the greatest number of shareholders,” said Andrew Mackenzie, Shell's chairman. Shell said less than 10% of its shareholders are based in the Netherlands. Shell's proposed restructuring follows a similar move from UnileverUL -0.21% PLC in recent years. The Dove soap maker last yearconsolidated its dual British and Dutch structure into a single company based in the U.K. The consumer-goods giant had initially planned to have its headquarters in the Netherlands but changed tack after a revolt by some of its British investors. Aaron Renn commented on Twitter saying, “This is a big win for post-brexit London/UK.” Idaho House Begins Meeting Monday https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-legislature-to-be-back-in-session-monday/article_6e7a0c01-2ca9-50b5-a9ca-66bd2163c2a5.html The Idaho Legislature has never done anything like this before. On Monday, lawmakers plan to reconvene their regular session, which started back in January and as of May, already ranked as the longest in state history. Officially, Monday will be the 309th legislative day of this year's session. Typically, Idaho's part-time, citizen Legislature meets for two to three months starting in January, then calls it quits for the year. GOP leaders want to pass new legislation responding to the Biden Administration's proposed COVID-19 vaccine requirements, over which the state already is involved in two multi-state lawsuits. A federal court already has enjoined the administration's proposed OSHA rule requiring vaccines or weekly testing by employers with 100 or more employees, and that litigation is ongoing. “I think it's important to let people know that we will fight against the Biden mandates,” said Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder, R-Boise. “We think it ought to be an employer-employee matter.” Said House Speaker Scott Bedke, R-Oakley, “This issue will end up in the United States Supreme Court, and the quicker it gets there and the quicker it gets decided, the better.” So why reconvene the Legislature on that? “Idaho needs to be positioned for its fair share in that effort,” Bedke said. “There's a desire of the Legislature to be granted intervenor status. … It's going to take some groundwork that we hope to do on Monday.” That means the Legislature could tap taxpayer funds to hire its own outside attorneys, in addition to the Idaho Attorney General's legal work that's already under way in the case. That's what lawmakers did on defending the restrictive anti-initiative law they passed last spring, SB 1110, an unsuccessful effort that ended up costing the state not only $196,117 for the Legislature's private lawyers' fees, but also $151,866 in legal fees and costs for the winning side, which the court ordered the state to pay. To allow that to happen on the vaccine issue, GOP lawmakers are crafting legislation to set up a $2 million legal fund, tapping state taxpayers' dollars. “It is just to be doing everything we can as a legislative branch,” said Sen. Jeff Agenbroad, R-Nampa, the Senate Finance Committee vice-chair who's been working on the bill. “I believe we have the support to get it through both bodies.” 29 PROPOSED BILLS ON AGENDA That's not the only legislation in the works. Bedke invited House members to submit ideas for bills regarding vaccine mandates, to be introduced at a 7:30 a.m. House Ways & Means Committee meeting on Monday morning. That committee's agenda now shows 29 proposed bills, including at least three on other topics, from school content standards to forbidding mask mandates. Speaking of politicians... New Lizard Species Discovered No, it isn't Bernie Sanders. The relatively unexplored Huallage river basin, located in the heart of Peru, is the scene of the discovery of an intriguing new species of wood lizard named Enyalioides feiruzae. Feiruz wood lizards have a beautiful array of colors; this goes particularly for males. Males can have backs that are brownish turquoise, gray, or greenish-brown with light lines. On the other hand, females can be greenish-brown or floury brown in color, with subtle darker lines on their back, limbs, and tail, as well as spots on the sides. Marvin Olasky Leaving World Magazine After 27 years at World Magazine, Marvin Olasky is leaving. He started work for the Christian news magazine as editor in 1994, until Nov. 1, this year, when he submitted his resignation. While he had already announced his intentions to retire next year, he said, he had received an effective “vote of no confidence” from World's board, which had recently started a section of the website, World Opinions, without fully consulting him. The new section offers opinion essays on religious issues with the kind of commentary on secular topics like mask mandates, inflation, race and President Biden's spending plans that can be found on any number of other conservative websites. Olasky said he was “not interested in the project of a conservative opinion magazine — there are lots out there already and that's not my vision of World,” Mr. Olasky, 71. The New York Times author Ben Smith summarized Olasky's resignation this way: “At one level, Mr. Olasky's departure is just another example of the American news media sinking deeper into polarization, as one more conservative news outlet, which had almost miraculously retained its independence, is conquered by Mr. Trump.” The chief executive of God's World Publications, World's nonprofit parent, Kevin Martin, played down Mr. Olasky's resignation, “I don't see in any way that we are becoming more partisan or more Trumpy,” Mr. Martin said. A few longtime staff members have left over the last year, and a prominent board member, David Skeel, resigned. One journalist whose departure particularly rattled the newsroom is Mindy Belz, a writer for four decades and Mr. Belz's sister-in-law. She resigned in October, saying that World was “heading in new directions, some I don't embrace and fear may compromise the hard reporting many of us have spent years cultivating.” Mr. Olasky educates reporters at the World Journalism Institute, where he is dean, schooling them in World's motto: “Sound journalism, grounded in facts and Biblical truth.” For a time he was also a leading voice in Republican policy: An occasional adviser to George W. Bush in his time as Texas governor, Mr. Olasky helped popularize the term “compassionate conservatism,” a pillar of Mr. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign. The wave of troubles at World started four presidential campaigns later… when World's editors, in October 2016, declared Mr. Trump “unfit for power” on its cover because of his remarks about grabbing women, and demanded that he step aside, Mr. Olasky received about 2,000 emails, he said, about 80 percent of them disagreeing. (In a column two days later, Mr. Olasky also suggested that Hillary Clinton step aside for her “lies” and policy errors.) “That was a very painful time for us because it divided our staff as we had never been divided,” Mr. Belz said. The board was furious — though Mr. Martin said it was not because of the substance of the column, but because Mr. Olasky had presumed that he could speak for the entire institution. “Before Marvin's cover story in 2016, I always felt we could easily navigate any differences we might have on political or theological issues, given our shared Christian faith,” the board member who resigned, Mr. Skeel, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Ben Smith sees Al Mohler as emblematic the Magazine's shift. Mohler, a former World board member who is president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, wrote in 2016 that Mr. Trump was “the Great Evangelical Embarrassment,” but in 2020 executed a complicated about-face, announcing that he would vote for Mr. Trump because Democrats are “antagonistic to biblical Christianity” on issues like abortion and transgender rights. Still, Mr. Olasky believed the tensions were manageable. “I thought things would go on this way and I would just be able to retire peacefully next year,” he said. The last straw came when he learned in September that Mr. Eicher and Mr. Mohler, the board member and seminary president, planned to start World Opinions in the coming weeks. “That's when I realized this wasn't going to work,” he said. “I realized we were really coming from different vantage points.” Times article: Mr. Olasky's recent work shows a deep concern about where this is all headed. In a recent column, he deplored the “Flight 93” approach — a reference to the hijacked flight on 9/11 where passengers banded together to storm the cockpit — that he sees among many conservatives, who, he says, believe they must use any means necessary to keep America from being destroyed by liberals. A quick glance at Olasky's personal Twitter feed seems to fill this picture out a bit: he shares a number of articles from David French and Tim Keller. Which is certainly not some kind of heresy. Both have said good and true things over the years, but it does reveal a different conservative sensibility than some. At the same time, I think it's a mistake to accept Ben Smith's summary that this is basically another instance of another conservative news outlet being “conquered by Trump.” Instead, I would insist that we have a Venn diagram of sorts where many thoughtful conservatives see some overlap with what Trump did and their position but also important differences. Then you have the David French style conservatism that is utterly embarrassed to have anything to do with Trump. This is what many refer to as TDS -- Trump Derangement Syndrome, whether that is just in every case or not. While some on the David French side would say that true conservatives must not be swallowed by the Trumpian whale (and I agree), many on the other side would say that true conservatives must not be swallowed by embarrassment by the fact that sometimes donkeys talk and say true things. I mean it is embarrassing, and sometimes, the only faithful thing to do is eat crow. Psalm of the Day: Psalm 98 It's always a good day when a new album of Psalms drops. Today I want to introduce you to Brian Sauve's new album called “Sing Psalms, Let Joy Resound.” You can find it on Spotify and if you like it, you should go to briansauve.com and click on his music link and look for the album “Sing Psalms, Let Joy Resound.” I'm pretty sure you can find a way to buy the album in order to support this kind of work. Here's a few verses from one of my favorite versions of Psalm 98. Play: 2:23-4:20 Amen! Remember you can always find the links to our news stories and these psalms at crosspolitic dot com – just click on the daily news brief and follow the links. This is Toby Sumpter with Crosspolitic News. A reminder: if you see news stories and links that you think we should cover on the daily news brief, please send them to news @ crosspolitic.com and don't forget to check deft wire dot com where we are constantly posting all our stories. Support Rowdy Christian media, and share this show or become a Fight Laugh Feast Club Member. 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On Culture Friday, Nick Eicher talks to WORLD Opinions editor Albert Mohler about the Virginia governor's race and a scary Halloween candy ad; Sharon Dierberger reviews the new film about how C.S. Lewis turned to Christ; and this month's Listener Feedback. Plus: the Friday morning news. Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.

On Culture Friday, Nick Eicher and Myrna Brown talk to Albert Mohler and Andrew Walker about today's launch of WORLD Opinions; Sharon Dierberger reviews the new documentary The Jesus Music; and Listener Feedback from our live audience in Minnesota. Plus: Dollar Store inflation, and the Friday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Dordt University, offering reimbursed campus visits to show you firsthand how Dordt's Christ-centered education leads to lifelong discipleship. Details at Dordt.edu/apply. From Open the Bible…Taking you on a guided tour through the whole Bible story on October 16th. More at UnlockingTheBible.org And from Ambassadors Impact Network, a group of faith-driven investors who finance companies led by gospel-advancing entrepreneurs. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

Bonnie Pritchett reports on Texas pro-lifers stepping up efforts to help women now that most abortions are banned in the state; Myrna Brown talks to Canadian religious liberty advocate Marty Moore about how churches in his country are standing up to government control; and Sarah Schweinsberg meets a grandmother aging with grace and making a name for herself on Instagram. Plus: an interview with the new WORLD Opinions editor, twin record-holders, and the Thursday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Covenant College, a distinctly Christian, liberal arts college on beautiful Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Explore more at covenant.edu. From Mission Focused Men for Christ Sunday Night Podcast--helping dads winsomely guide their kids into a biblical worldview. Mission Focused Men for Christ on your podcast app. And from WhatWillTheyLearn.com, a free college search tool focused on what matters most, learning in the classroom. Only 24 colleges earn an “A”. More at WhatWillTheyLearn.com