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Former president Donald Trump is facing dozens of criminal charges, including four felony counts on charges of trying to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Trump says he's being persecuted, and that idea resonates with his Christian base.

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Who is Sergei Leontiev? To the US asylum system, he’s an exiled Russian banker who was persecuted by the state and forced to flee. To Russia, he’s said to be responsible for massive fraud. On The Russian Banker, a new series from the Financial Times, reporters Courtney Weaver and Stefania Palma try to uncover the truth, and find a story that tells us about Russia today and how people in the west build stories about who’s good and who’s bad. The Russian Banker is a special series that will run on the Behind the Money podcast starting Aug. 30. Listen to The Russian Banker by subscribing to the Behind the Money podcast here.

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Who is Sergei Leontiev? To the US asylum system, he’s an exiled Russian banker who was persecuted by the state and forced to flee. To Russia, he’s said to be responsible for massive fraud.  On The Russian Banker, a new series from the Financial Times, reporters Courtney Weaver and Stefania Palma try to uncover the truth, and find a story that tells us about Russia today and how people in the west build stories about who’s good and who’s bad. The Russian Banker is a special series that will run on the Behind the Money podcast starting Aug. 30. Listen to The Russian Banker by subscribing to the Behind the Money podcast here.

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Today we're looking back at the aftermath of the Nashville tragedy and some of the awful rhetoric being promulgated by the media. First, we look at the Left's refusal to identify this atrocity as an anti-Christian attack when, if the victims were in a protected class, they would immediately identify the motive. We look at Audrey Hale's history of "not being accepted" by her parents and why some are seeing this as a reason for her inexcusable behavior. Then we discuss how after three 9-year-olds were murdered, the focus seems to be on the fact that alphabet people are scared. We look at where the violence is actually coming from and some ridiculous tweet reactions to the event, as well as yet another embarrassing moment from Biden. --- Timecodes: (02:35) Intro / cultural Christianity dissipating (06:28) Update on shooting & motive (19:33) People feel targeted (39:49) Where is the violence actually coming from? (42:42) Katie Hobbs' press secretary (44:52) Posie Parker (47:45) Day of vengeance (50:11) Study on radical violence (58:32) Brainless tweets (01:02:52) Gun stats (01:07:45) Biden clips --- Today's Sponsors: Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 20% off your first order at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 878-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation! --- Links: NY Post: "Nashville shooter Audrey Hale’s manifesto to be released after FBI review: official" https://nypost.com/2023/03/29/nashville-shooter-audrey-hales-manifesto-will-be-released/ Daily Mail: "Nashville mass school shooter Audrey Hale was rejected by her Christian parents who 'couldn't accept' she was gay and trans - as cops reveal she also planned to shoot relatives" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11912163/Nashville-school-shooter-Audrey-Hales-parents-accept-gay-trans.html NBC: "Fear pervades Tennessee's trans community amid focus on Nashville shooter's gender identity" https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/fear-pervades-tennessees-trans-community-focus-nashville-shooters-gend-rcna77066?cid=sm_npd_nn_tw_ma Washington Post: "Nashville shooting exploited by right to escalate anti-trans rhetoric" https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/03/30/nashville-shooting-transgender-shooter/ Daily Wire: "‘Trans Radicals’ Plan ‘Day Of Vengeance’ In D.C. Alongside Firearms Training" https://www.dailywire.com/news/trans-radicals-plan-day-of-vengeance-in-d-c-alongside-firearms-training National Library of Medicine: "Meaning in Life, Future Orientation and Support for Violent Radicalization Among Canadian College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic" https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8873191/ --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 778 | Take Heart, Nashville: Evil Will Not Win https://apple.co/3JXkllx --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about an article published by the Gospel Coalition that has made waves in the conservative and evangelical communities. The article in question is in fact an excerpt from Josh Butler's forthcoming book, "Beautiful Union," and argues that sex and the roles of husband and wife within the act of sex point to salvation and show the relationship between Christ and the church. We discuss the backlash from popular Christian leaders and others who have deemed the article "too erotic" and "misogynistic." Ultimately, the Gospel Coalition took the article down, caving to the criticism. We also look at the theological arguments that back Butler's claims, regardless of how he may have worded the excerpt. Then, Canadian Pastor Derek Reimer was arrested last week after he protested a family drag event (and was consequently physically thrown out). He has been charged with "mischief" and "causing a disturbance." Tucker Carlson responded to this, asking (very rightly so) where the Christian leaders are to speak out about this? Where are David French and Beth Moore? Turns out Beth Moore is busy speaking to Baylor students about white privilege. We take a look at the kind of rhetoric she is prioritizing. --- Timecodes: (06:23) The Gospel Coalition sex article (11:50) Josh Butler resigns & reactions to article (20:32) Drag queen events & parents (26:33) Canadian pastor arrested for protesting drag event (34:10) Tucker Carlson's response & Christian leaders (38:17) Isabel Vaughn Spruce arrested again for praying outside abortion clinic (43:40) Where in the world is Beth Moore? --- Today's Sponsors: Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Get $200 of survival gear when you buy a Three-Month Emergency Food Kit when you go to PrepareWithAllie.com. Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 878-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation! --- Links: The Gospel Coalition: "Sex Won’t Save You (But It Points to the One Who Will)" https://web.archive.org/web/20230301170931/https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/sex-wont-save-you/ American Reformer: "The Gospel Cancelation" https://americanreformer.org/2023/03/the-gospel-cancelation/ Denny Burk: "Taking a Dog by the Ears" https://www.dennyburk.com/taking-a-dog-by-the-ears/ RebelNews: "LIVE UPDATES: Pastor Reimer to remain in jail until at least March 14" https://www.rebelnews.com/live_updates_pastor_derek_reimer_bail_hearing The Washington Times: "British pro-life advocate again arrested for ‘thoughtcrime’ of silent prayer near abortion clinic" https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/mar/6/isabel-vaughan-spruce-again-arrested-thoughtcrime-/ Baptist Standard: "Beth Moore: Does God value justice? Read the Bible" https://www.baptiststandard.com/news/texas/beth-moore-does-god-value-justice-read-the-bible/ Waco Tribune-Herald: "Beth Moore, Jemar Tisby highlight Truett conference on racism" https://wacotrib.com/news/local/education/beth-moore-jemar-tisby-highlight-truett-conference-on-racism/article_733bd6a6-acb5-11ed-a8c5-03dcef08ce47.html Baptist News Global: "Fear lies at the core of racism in the church and society, Beth Moore tells Truett audience" https://baptistnews.com/article/fear-lies-at-the-core-of-racism-in-the-church-and-society-beth-moore-tells-truett-audience/ --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 761 | Is Public School the Best Choice for Christians? https://apple.co/3F3iHxk --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about Andy Stanley's latest controversy after he said in a conference speech that gay churchgoers seem to have a lot more faith than straight ones. We explain why the language Stanley uses, as well as his dismissal of scripture (calling relevant verses "clobber passages"), is ultimately unloving, as it dismisses the need for repentance for both this lifestyle and the reliance upon "sexual identity." We break down exactly what he said in his speech and give some background info on Stanley's history of controversy. In 2018, Stanley found himself in hot water after he undermined the authority of scripture in a speech, claiming that Christians should "unhitch" from the Old Testament. And ultimately, if Andy Stanley believes he can do a better job of reaching people than God can, or believes that God is too harsh, then we should call this out. Then, we're joined by Jacob Kersey, a former police officer who made headlines last week after he was put on leave for refusing to take down a social media post expressing his Christian views on same-sex marriage. He decided to resign after he was told he was not allowed to post "offensive" beliefs on his personal social media, and he's now speaking out about the importance of being an outspoken and bold believer. Jacob shares some encouragement for those in similar positions. You can listen to Jacob's podcast here: https://apple.co/3XiN8Wd. --- Timecodes: (00:40) Intro / 'Cultish' Sam Smith post (8:18) Andy Stanley on homosexuality (31:39) Andy Stanley on "unhitching" from the OT (38:41) Jacob Kersey interview --- Today's Sponsors: Cozy Earth — go to CozyEarth.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' at checkout to save 35% off your order! Range Leather — highest quality leather, age old techniques and all backed up with a “forever guarantee." Go to rangeleather.com and use coupon code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your first order. Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 878-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to get free activation! EdenPURE — go to EdenPureDeals.com and use promo code 'ALLIE' to buy one, get one free (THIS WEEK ONLY)! --- Links: The Christian Post: "Andy Stanley says gay churchgoers 'have more faith than a lot of you'" https://www.christianpost.com/news/andy-stanley-gay-churchgoers-have-more-faith-than-a-lot-of-you.html The Christian Post: "Christians Must 'Unhitch' Old Testament From Their Faith, Says Andy Stanley" https://www.christianpost.com/news/christians-must-unhitch-old-testament-from-their-faith-says-andy-stanley.html Ryan Visconti's Twitter Thread: https://twitter.com/ryanvisconti/status/1618415547611492356?s=12&t=vk5Peppeo_SimZFeEsdj8w Daily Signal: "EXCLUSIVE: Georgia Police Officer Resigns After Being Put on Leave for Facebook Post on Traditional Marriage" https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/01/25/exclusive-police-officer-resigns-after-being-put-on-leave-for-facebook-post-on-traditional-marriage/ --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 666 | Confronting the Occult, Demonic Symbolism & Witchcraft | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant (Cultish) https://apple.co/3RKushg Ep 697 | Revealing the Real Origins of Halloween | Guests: Jeremiah Roberts & Andrew Soncrant (Cultish) https://apple.co/3XeZ1g7 --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices