Topic: Pride

4 chapters across the catalog

Islamophobia
Episode 46 • • 50:20 - 55:52

46: Islamophobia

Hamtramck City Council and the Failure of Secularism

The city of Hamtramck, Michigan, serves as a case study where a Muslim-majority city council, initially supported by progressives, voted to cancel gay pride events. This incident is used to illustrate the friction between secular leftist goals and Islamic governance. Historian Raymond Ibrahim argues that secularism fails to resonate with Muslims, and that only a direct engagement through Christian theology—"fighting fire with fire"—is effective in religious dialogue and conversion.

Stinkin' Thinkin'
Episode 44 • • 28:23 - 32:48

44: Stinkin' Thinkin'

Anthony Fauci Memoirs and the Trap of Pride

The hosts analyze 136 pages of Anthony Fauci’s memoirs, which were reportedly written on a government computer and obtained by Rand Paul. They highlight entries from 2013 and 2022 that suggest a preoccupation with celebrity status and professional jealousy toward the CDC. The discussion frames these writings as evidence of the spiritual trap of pride.

Presence over Pixels
Episode 38 • • 15:05 - 20:00

38: Presence over Pixels

When Calls the Heart Series and Family Values Media

In response to a listener's letter, the hosts discuss the Hallmark series "When Calls the Heart," a period piece set in the Canadian Northwest Territories during the early 1900s. They praise the show for its focus on faith, family, and freedom, contrasting it with modern Hollywood content that they feel includes "obligatory" social agendas. The series is highlighted for its character development and its depiction of historical moral dilemmas, such as the introduction of comic books and jazz dances.

Us vs Them?
Episode 4 • • 1:09:55 - 1:12:43

4: Us vs Them?

Pitfalls of Grandstanding and Social Media Victories

The temptation to post "victories" at school board meetings or church retreats on social media is criticized as a form of pride and idolatry. The hosts argue that the true win is shifting hearts toward the fruit of the spirit rather than gaining online validation. They suggest that constant photo-ops can detract from the genuine work of ministry.