From capturing Saddam Hussein to delivering the Bible to the most remote corners of the earth—this is a conversation about leadership, courage, and calling.

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I speak with Steve Russell, the President & CEO of JAARS, a former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Congressman—to explore how logistics, faith and leadership intersect in both military and global missions operations.

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📚 Learn more about Steve Russell's work and writing:
JAARS + additional resources available through official platforms

💭 A different way to reflect this week:
• Am I preparing daily for the moments that require courage?
• Do I see my work as part of a greater mission?

📌 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ How JAARS removes barriers to Bible translation worldwide
✅ Why logistics—not just theology—drives global mission success
✅ The connection between language and cultural preservation
✅ What isolated tribes reveal about universal moral truth
✅ Lessons from the capture of Saddam Hussein
✅ Why leadership starts with being a good follower
✅ The difference between physical courage and moral courage
✅ "Prepared boldness" vs. reacting under pressure
✅ Why missions still matter in a shifting global culture
✅ The danger of replacing the Gospel with political agendas

📢 TAKE ACTION:
🌍 Support efforts that bring Scripture to unreached people
📖 Invest in daily preparation—spiritually and mentally
🤝 Lead by serving, not by demanding
🧠 Think beyond your immediate world—mission is global
🙏 Align your purpose with something eternal

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🌐 JAARS: https://www.jaars.org
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What happens when identity, politics and faith collide?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I interview Dr. Eric Wallace—co-founder of the Freedoms Journal Institute and author of The Heart of Apostasy—to unpack one of the most complex and sensitive conversations in today's culture…race.

From the role of identity in the church to the intersection of race, theology and public policy, this discussion challenges long-held assumptions and calls for a return to a Christ-centered worldview on race and racial relations.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:
• Is my primary identity rooted in Christ or something else?
• Do my beliefs and my actions actually align?

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📌 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ The concept of identity and the "human race" perspective
✅ Why placing ethnicity above faith is problematic
✅ The disconnect between values and voting
✅ What "racialized social constraint" means
✅ How language shapes political and theological thinking
✅ The difference between "constrained" and "unconstrained" worldviews
✅ The role of government vs. the role of the church
✅ A critique of the "social gospel"
✅ Historical influences on modern church movements
✅ The rise of "woke theology" and its ongoing impact
✅ Why clarity and consistency matter in today's culture

📢 TAKE ACTION:
📖 Define your identity through a biblical lens
🧠 Think critically about the language shaping your worldview
🗣 Engage in conversations with truth and humility
⚖️ Align your actions with your convictions
🙏 Prioritize faith over cultural pressure

🔗 Connect with Dr. Eric Wallace:
🌐 Freedom Journal Institute: https://freedomsjournalinstitute.org
📚 Book: The Heart of Apostasy available on major platforms

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Where is the line between inclusion and endorsement?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I break down the controversy surrounding the Nashville Predators' 11th Annual Pride Night—and the deeper cultural and spiritual questions it raises.

This isn't just about one event. It's about how culture shifts over time, how language shapes meaning and how Christians respond when values and public platforms collide.

We explore the difference between welcoming people and celebrating ideologies and why that distinction matters more than ever.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:
• Do I understand the difference between loving people and affirming every belief?
• Am I responding to culture with clarity—or just reaction?

📌 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ What changed at the Predators' 11th Pride Night
✅ The difference between inclusion and celebration
✅ Why symbols and branding carry deeper meaning
✅ How gradual shifts often go unnoticed
✅ The role of leadership and ownership responsibility
✅ The silence of Christian voices in influential spaces
✅ Why consistency in biblical standards matters
✅ Addressing all forms of sexual immorality—not selectively
✅ The danger of emotional or exaggerated responses
✅ How to engage culture with truth and humility
✅ What "prepared boldness" actually looks like

📢 TAKE ACTION:
📖 Define your convictions before cultural pressure hits
🧠 Think critically about messaging, not just intentions
🗣 Speak truth clearly—but without exaggeration or anger
⚖️ Be consistent in your standards across all issues
🙏 Practice boldness in everyday conversations

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Who is really shaping the next generation—parents or institutions?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, Debbie Kraulidis of Moms for America joins me to discuss the growing tension between parental authority and institutional control, and what families can do about it.

From education and technology to faith, family and freedom, this conversation unpacks the cultural shifts impacting children today and the rising movement of parents building alternatives.

This isn't just about policy—it's about the future of the family.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:

• Am I actively shaping my children's worldview or outsourcing it?

• What small changes can I make today to strengthen my family's foundation?

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The mission and growth of Moms for America

✅ Why parental rights are under increasing pressure

✅ The rise of "parallel education" (homeschooling, micro-schools, co-ops)

✅ What's happening inside public schools today

✅ The controversy around gender identity policies and parental awareness

✅ The role of fathers and the fatherhood crisis

✅ Why mentorship and church community matter more than ever

✅ The dangers of early social media and device addiction

✅ Practical ways parents can take back control

✅ The importance of civic engagement at the school board level

📢 TAKE ACTION:

👨‍👩‍👧 Re-engage in your child's education and development

📚 Explore alternative education models if needed

📵 Set boundaries around technology and social media

🏫 Get involved in your local school board and community

🙏 Build a strong spiritual foundation in your home

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Website: https://momsforamerica.us/

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Is what we're hearing about Israel actually true?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, Daniel Cohen—journalist, Israeli resident, and Jewish follower of Jesus—joins me to unpack the growing gap between media narratives and on-the-ground reality in Israel.

From the "apartheid" accusation to the deeper theological questions surrounding Israel's role in history, this conversation cuts through noise and the misinformation from voices, like Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson, to get us back to truth.

We also explore why this issue isn't just political—it's deeply spiritual—and why Christians must move from passive opinions to informed, prepared boldness.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:

• Do my views on Israel come from firsthand understanding—or media headlines?

• Am I willing to seek truth even when it challenges popular narratives?

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The myth vs. reality of Israel as an "apartheid state"

✅ What daily life actually looks like in Israel

✅ The role of Arab citizens in Israeli society

✅ Media distortion and selective reporting

✅ The 1947 UN Partition Plan and its lasting impact

✅ Why Israel's wars are framed as defensive

✅ The biblical covenant and why it matters today

✅ A breakdown of replacement theology

✅ The concept of Zionism—what it really means

✅ The "Ring of Fire" surrounding Israel

✅ Key Islamic terms shaping global conflict

✅ Why visiting Israel changes everything

✅ The responsibility of Christians in civic engagement

📢 TAKE ACTION:

📖 Study Scripture to understand the full biblical context of Israel

🧠 Question media narratives—seek primary sources

🗳 Engage in voting and civic responsibility

✈️ Consider visiting Israel to experience reality firsthand

🙏 Pray with both conviction and understanding

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Website: https://reallifenetwork.com/program/the-daniel-cohen-show

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What happens when politicians use the Bible to support ideas in ways that contradict the Bible?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, Joshua Arnold, senior writer of The Washington Stand, joins me to break down the rise of progressive Christianity in politics with Texas State Representative James Talarico as the most recent case study.

We examine how Talarico uses biblical language to justify modern political positions on issues like abortion and gender identity—and why that approach is gaining traction in today's culture.

We walk through specific examples of how scripture is being interpreted, where those interpretations break down and why biblical literacy matters now more than ever.

This conversation isn't about politics alone—it's about truth, authorit and how we engage a culture that increasingly redefines both.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:

• Do I know Scripture well enough to recognize when it's being misused?

• Am I forming my beliefs from truth—or from persuasive voices?

📌 In this episode, I discuss:

✅ What "progressive Christianity" actually is

✅ Why biblical language is being used to support political agendas

✅ The case of James Talarico and his national influence

✅ The debate over gender, language, and the nature of God

✅ How the media amplifyies certain theological voices

✅ The role of biblical illiteracy in shaping public opinion

✅ The difference between interpretation and distortion

✅ Why truth is increasingly seen as subjective

✅ How Christians should respond with clarity—not hostility

📢 TAKE ACTION:

📖 Commit to deeper biblical literacy—know what Scripture actually says

🧠 Think critically about how faith is presented in media and politics

🗣 Engage conversations with truth and humility

🙏 Pray for leaders—even those you strongly disagree with

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What happens when politics starts borrowing the language and imagery of faith?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I talk about President Trump's recent social posts, boundaries on political leadership using Christian symbolism, and the growing tension inside the church around accountability and truth.

This isn't about left vs. right—it's about biblical consistency.

From Trump's Easter messaging to AI-generated imagery, this conversation explores a deeper issue: when political influence begins to take on spiritual weight, and why the church must respond with clarity now and not silence.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:

• Do I hold my leaders to biblical standards—or political ones?

• Where might I be confusing loyalty with truth?

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The intersection of faith and political messaging

✅ Why symbolic actions matter more than we think

✅ The concept of "functional idolatry" in modern culture

✅ The difference between biblical leadership and power culture

✅ Why self-control—not retaliation—is true strength

✅ The dangers of using sacred imagery for political gain

✅ The growing silence within the church

✅ Why consistency matters when calling out truth

✅ The role of pastors and leaders as "watchmen"

✅ How fear influences what we choose to say—or not say

✅ Supporting policy without sanctifying politicians

📢 TAKE ACTION:

📖 Anchor your standards in Scripture—not personalities

🧠 Evaluate leaders through character, not charisma

🗣 Speak truth with clarity—even when it's uncomfortable

🙏 Pray for discernment, courage, and consistency

⚖️ Separate political support from spiritual authority

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Why do massive cultural moments, like the assassination of Charlie Kirk, 9/11 or national tragedies, spark spiritual interest…but fail to produce lasting faith?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, Dr. George Barna from Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center shares new research on the shocking gap between short-term religious response and long-term worldview transformation.

The data is clear: while crises temporarily drive people toward God, they rarely lead to real discipleship.

We explore why that is, what the modern church is getting wrong and how believers can move from passive reaction to intentional, prepared boldness.

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💭 A different way to reflect this week:

• Am I reacting to cultural moments or building a lasting biblical worldview?

• If someone challenged my faith today, would I be ready to give a defense of my answer?

📌 In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The "six-week window" after national crises

✅ Why church attendance spikes—but discipleship doesn't

✅ The alarming decline of biblical worldview in America

✅ Why only 4% of adults think biblically

✅ The generational collapse (Gen Z & Millennials)

✅ The failure of modern church success metrics

✅ How churches measure the wrong things

✅ The difference between attendance and transformation

✅ How to turn everyday moments into Gospel opportunities

📢 TAKE ACTION:

📖 Build a biblical worldview through daily time in Scripture

🧠 Prepare answers to hard questions before they come

👥 Invest in real discipleship—not just church attendance

🗣 Practice boldness in everyday conversations

🙏 Pray for consistency—not just crisis-driven faith

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Website: https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter

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