Current Reality Podcast

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas from Christ the King Church discuss a listener-requested topic on opting out of childbearing. The hosts examine why married couples, particularly Christians, should not deliberately avoid having children. They explore historical Christian teachings, biblical directives, and practical arguments, dismantling the narr...

This episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosted by Michael Cleary and Wade Thomas of Christ the King Church in Cincinnati, discusses their church's move to a larger building in Northern Kentucky. They delve into the supportive community response and the logistical benefits of the new location, along with plans for enhancing their podcast offerings. Additionally, the hosts reflect on Presid...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas from Christ the King Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, delve into the intricacies of Roman Catholicism. They discuss the increasing trend of Protestants converting to Catholicism, the doctrinal differences between Protestantism and Catholicism, and the appeal of Catholic traditions. Key topics include the role of the Pop...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas discuss the recent controversy between Pastors Joel Webbon and Tobias Riemenschneider. This discussion is meant to provide a ballast and inform those who want to know. The episode focuses on pastoral care, the nuances of online versus local ministry, and the role of truth and respect in handling disputes. They expl...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas explore a range of pressing topics, starting with the exciting news about a new home for Christ the King Church and the capital campaign to support it. The discussion delves into the remarkable generosity of their church community and the broader context of culture wars within Christianity and politics. They critiq...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas from Christ the King Church in Cincinnati discuss the intersection of faith, immigration, and cultural identity. They explore the complexities arising from increasing rates of illegal immigration and its effects on U.S. culture and economy. Reflecting on biblical principles, they advocate for thoughtful and just im...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael and Wade consider how Christian families should navigate "public", or government schools. They expose the assumption of these schools' neutrality, discussing content like LGBTQ curriculum and climate change education, and the overall feminization of the teaching environment. They provide a historical perspective on compuls...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, Michael Clary and Wade Thomas return after a long break to discuss the “Jesus Juke” and other logical fallacies. They critique the prevalence of emotional reasoning, particularly in issues like feminism and homosexuality, emphasizing the need for Christians to remain rooted in truth and reason. They conclude with a hopeful outlook based on the ration...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas delve into the topic of gendered virtue in parenting, a theme stemming from the King's Domain Conference they are attending. They share personal convictions about raising boys to embrace masculinity and girls to embrace femininity, grounded in their Christian faith. The discussion critiques gender-neutral paren...

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, Michael and Wade address the deadly and dehumanizing issue of population control, critiquing the Darwinian idea that the Earth is overpopulated, championed by Paul Ehrlich, Planned Parenthood, and the World Economic Forum. They argue against viewing humans merely as consumers, advocating instead for the biblical view of humans as creators and steward...

Resources mentioned in this episode Paedobaptism debate  between Baptist pastor and theologian James White and OPC minister Bill Shishko Themelios article  on Luther’s view of baptismal regeneration The Council of Trent (Roman Catholicism) on the Sacraments

Resources mentioned in this episode The most diverse pilot in history Scott Kirby interview Rob Schneider bit Rob Schneider open letter

Resources mentioned in this episode The Church and the World: Homosexuality, Abortion, and Race with John Piper and Doug Wilson Michael's post on Twitter The sermon that Twitter post was about: "The Spirits in Prison"

Resources mentioned in this episode King's Domain article: " Should Women Lead Men? "  by Wade Thomas 

Resources mentioned in this episode Truthscript article: “ Why is there so much deconstructing today? ” 

Resources mentioned in this episode Washington Post Article : “ Half of evangelicals support Israel because they believe it is important for fulfilling end-times prophecy ”

Resources mentioned in this episode Pew Research Center’s 2021 Data Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Marriage and Family Research Singleness with Purpose

Links from today’s episode: Peggy McIntosh’s “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.” The United Methodist Church’s Resolution on White Privilege in the United States