Outstanding

When did it become medically ethical to remove healthy body parts? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Christian Post journalist, Brand Showalter, for a conversation dissecting the transgender cult. Brandon has spent many years tracking the transgender movement and shares some of what he has learned from watching and researching the movement throughout the years. He sheds light on where in the socia...

Can you imagine what can be unburdened, by what has been? Well, the newly nominated Democratic presidential candidate can. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Jonathan Keller, a resident Californian and president and CEO of California Family Council, as they unpack the question, “Who is Kamala Harris?”. How did she get her start? Jonathan gives an in-depth history of all the political positions she...

Sometimes reality can be stranger than fiction, but not when taking psychedelic drugs. FRC’s Jennifer Bauwens explains to host Joseph Backholm, the physical, psychological, and spiritual experience one can have when taking psychedelics. With her background in trauma research, Jennifer has been monitoring the FDA’s discussion on whether psychedelic drugs are safe for public use. In a 10 to 1 vote,...

Before the Republican National Convention last week, a large group of delegates met to discuss what the Republican party stood far, ie: the party’s platform. Delegates meet every four years, except in 2020 due to COVID-19, to discuss the platform and vote on any amendments. This year’s committee was quite different compared to years past. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by FRC’s Brent Keilen and Tr...

Whether you love, hate, or tolerate him – the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has left many Americans stunned and questioning how this will impact the upcoming election. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by FRC’s Senior Fellow Owen Strachan for a discussion on the biblical response to the almost fatal shot. If God wanted to end Donald Trump’s life, he would have – but wh...

Life-threatening, deceitful, and traumatic, the abortion pill is ruining lives. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by pro-life speaker and author, Elizabeth Gillette, as she shares her story of being a victim of chemical abortion. Elizabeth shares how she was manipulated by people and organizations she thought she could trust, the lies Planned Parenthood showed and told her, and how the chemical abort...

There are very few activities more unifying than sports. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Patrick Gilliam, head coach of Wheaton College's women's soccer program, for a discussion about the genuine integration of faith and sport. Sports offer a unique training ground for the nurturing and cultivation of many beneficial life habits. Coach Gilliam shares his story of finding Christ through...

Understanding the perspectives of Gen Z is crucial to raising young disciples of Christ. Family Research Council interns Christian Pressler and Annabelle Pechmann join host Joseph Backholm to give their Gen Z perspective on topics ranging from social media to gym culture. The two weigh in on whether technology is helping or hurting their generation, why young girls are leaning towards the left and...

In the second part of our Independence Day series, host Joseph Backholm is joined again by Rick Green, the founder of Patriot Academy and former Texas State Representative. The two continue to unpack the current worldview of the United States, analyze government trends, and take a dive into who really is the threat to democracy. We are challenged to think like stewards of authority and remember th...

It is a privilege to be an American. To be a citizen given rights and freedoms that are protected by law. But what makes America so great? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by the founder of Patriot Academy and former Texas State Representative, Rick Green, for a constitutional coaching lesson. Joseph and Rick ask the question, “Is America worth saving?” – the short answer, is yes, absolutely. They d...

Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, to discuss a question that many Christians have wrestled with these past nine months: Should Christians support Israel? In his recent book “Should Christians Support Israel?”, Dr. Myers unpacks the history of God’s special relationship with the Jewish people and what it means today. Joseph and Jeff dive into what rec...

When did corporate companies turn into political allies? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Stephen Soukup, vice president and publisher of The Political Forum and author of “The Dictatorship of Woke Capital” to discuss corporate Pride. Stephen offers insight on what has influenced corporate companies to push the pride agenda. Is it financial, cultural pressure, or both? The two define and discuss...

People are starting to wake up in Prideland and realize it is not all sunshine and rainbows. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Elizabeth Woning, co-founder and director of the CHANGED Movement, for a conversation surrounding the men and women who walk away from the LGBT community. Even though data shows that the gay community is growing, so is the number of people who are choosing to walk away and...

Is there a conservative wave sweeping through Europe? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by The Washington Stand's, Sam McCarthy for an analysis of current events happening in Europe and why Americans should pay attention to our neighbors across the sea. While many things in Europe are different, Joseph and Sam dissect the similarities and patterns in government and public sentiment that can be se...

The best trick the devil ever played was to make people believe that he doesn’t exist. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by the executive editor of the Federalist and author of, “False Flag: Why Queer Politics Mean the End of America” for an in-depth discussion on queer politics. In her new book, Joy unpacks the definition of queer politics and the negative impact it is currently having on American s...

Pride is an idol and the rainbow is their god. Should Christians see Pride as a religion? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by author and professor, Rosaria Butterfield for a high level overview of Pride. Rosaria, a former lesbian and LGBT activist, shares her unique perspective on the evolution of the pride movement, how Pride became the idol of our day, and what caused the push of “gay is good”. Sh...

There is no pot of gold at the end of the Pride rainbow. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Family Research Council’s Walt Heyer for a discussion on the long term effects of Pride and to unpack the exponential growth of those who identify as LGBTQ. What is the draw of identifying as LGBTQ? Is it the sense of community? How many are choosing this lifestyle deliberately in defiance of God? Speaking f...

We must speak the truth in love. May we never redefine love as not speaking truth. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Voddie Baucham, former pastor and author of  It’s Not Like Being Black  for a discussion about Pride Month and race. When we accept the pride agenda, we are moving people further and further away from the truth. Many churches have embraced the sexual revolution, same-sex marriage, a...

Host Joseph Backholm is joined by George Barna, professor and director of research at Arizona Christian University’s Cultural Research Center to discuss his new book,  Raising Spiritual Champions: Nurturing Your Child’s Heart, Mind and Soul.  How has raising children changed? With the passing of time comes new challenges and influences that parents have to navigate. Joseph and George talk about th...

Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Nate Fischer, the founder and managing partner of New Founding. The two discuss the American constitution asking the question: How far have we come from the founder’s original vision? As much as we may long for the America of our founders, the country has changed – should our constitution change with it? Nate and Joseph unpack what the real operative constitution...

“Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain”… well, we are never very good at following the status quo here at Outstanding. Join host Joseph Backholm and The Washington Stand’s Ben Johnson as they peak behind the curtain of the World Health Organization analyzing their motives, methods, and origins. Who is the WHO? Originally designed to be an advisory role, we are currently seeing a shift an...

Host Joseph Backholm is joined by former prison guard Hector Bravo Ferrel for an insider's look at how the transgender agenda has worked its way into the prison system. Hector shares his story of joining the military, being deployed, and then working in California’s prisons. Being a prison guard is not for the faint of heart, but Hector’s job got increasingly difficult when the state of Califo...

Welcome to Outstanding: True Crime Edition. Host Joseph Backholm is joined today by cold case detective J. Warner Wallace whose recently released book, The Truth in True Crime: What Investigating Death Teaches Us About the Meaning of Life, explores the clues lying behind our human nature as he uncovers fifteen life-truths gleaned from both contemporary murder investigations and ancient Biblical wi...

Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Family Research Council’s Travis Weber and Quena Gonzalez to unpack and offer a biblical perspective on the wave of antisemitism that seems to be crashing over college campuses, political offices, and the public square. There has been a pressure building against the Jewish people and Israel since the October 7th attack. But what is really fueling these antisemitic...

Deconstruction is a social contagion, so how should the church respond? In part two of the conversation, host Joseph Backholm is again joined by Alisa Childers, life long Christian and author of, “The Deconstruction of Christianity: What It Is, Why It’s Destructive, and How To Respond” for advice on how to navigate deconstruction and the dangers of it. Deconstruction can sometimes take on another...