Topic: Peace

6 chapters across the catalog

The Gods We Make
Episode 51 • • 1:27:23 - 1:28:44

51: The Gods We Make

Daily Grind: Avoiding the Rage Bait

The final "Daily Grind" segment focuses on James 1:19-20, advising listeners to be "quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry." The hosts warn against falling for "rage bait" on social media and encourage listeners to rely on the Prince of Peace to maintain their calm. The episode ends with a prayer for grace and an invitation to return for the next broadcast.

The Architecture of Fear
Episode 50 • • 1:30:48 - 1:33:01

50: The Architecture of Fear

Unshakable Peace and Final Benediction

The episode concludes with a "Daily Grind" devotional based on Psalm 16:8, focusing on finding unshakable peace in a shaking world. The hosts encourage listeners to keep the Lord before them through prayer and worship to remain "steady and ready." They announce upcoming appearances at a Christianity conference in Tennessee and sign off with a final blessing and the show's theme music.

Islamophobia
Episode 46 • • 55:52 - 59:11

46: Islamophobia

Encountering an Iranian Immigrant in San Antonio

A personal anecdote describes an encounter with an Iranian woman working in a San Antonio department store who expressed a deep need for peace. After offering to pray for her in the name of the "Prince of Peace," the woman was visibly moved to tears and responded with gratitude. The story illustrates a "seed-planting" approach to evangelism that focuses on spiritual connection rather than high-pressure sales tactics or theological debate.

When What Sells Isn't What Matters Most
Episode 20 • • 29:42 - 34:04

20: When What Sells Isn't What Matters Most

Board of Peace and the Trump Economic Strategy

The discussion turns to Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative, which aims to solve international conflicts through business and economic perspectives rather than traditional diplomacy. The hosts mention Secretary Marco Rubio's role in this strategy and the potential for 21 countries to join. They also express optimism about upcoming tax benefits and the rebuilding of the American industrial base.

In His Steps
Episode 9 • • 15:46 - 17:51

9: In His Steps

Finding Peace Amidst Social Media Triggers

The hosts discuss the "dopamine relief" people find in being righteously indignant or "spun up" by negative news. They advocate for the peace of God that passes understanding, suggesting that listeners limit social media consumption to avoid emotional triggers and stay rightly informed without falling into fear.

Ground Zero
Episode 8 • • 46:11 - 49:30

8: Ground Zero

Russia-Ukraine Conflict and the Moscow Music Peace Festival

The conversation shifts to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the perceived media narrative surrounding the Russian people. One speaker recalls visiting Moscow in 1988 for the Moscow Music Peace Festival, describing the contrast between the "black and white" KGB presence and the colorful reality of the local culture. They suggest that the American public is being conditioned with "Russia hate" that ignores the similarities between the two nations.