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Is storming a church 'protected speech'? Join Krista and Mike Berry from First Liberty Institute for a clear, expert breakdown of the First Amendment: what the Founders meant by free speech, where the real limits lie (incitement, peaceable assembly, FACE Act violations), and how it applies to today's church disruptions and cultural battles. Get the facts beyond the headlines—constitutional clarity...

In this week's episode of the Family Meeting, Krista and Kevin explain President Trump's bold moves on Greenland and the geopolitical stakes. In the second half, they provide analysis of the recent YouTube debate between Joel Webbon and Ruslan on whether interracial marriage aligns with God's design for nations and peoples.

This week we dive deep into last week's tragic ICE shooting in Minneapolis with law enforcement expert Eric Muldrow from Code Red Conversations—breaking down the facts, cell cam footage, case law (Graham v. Connor & Tennessee v. Garner), and why the use of force was justified amid rising attacks on agents. We'll also share urgent prayer points from Iranian Pastor, Ramin Parsa, on the unfolding rev...

In this special edition of The Family Meeting, Krista examines the "I" in DEI from a historic Christian perspective. She contrasts the widely agreeable "noble" definitions of inclusion and belonging with their real-world applications in workplaces and Christian institutions, highlighting unintended consequences, ideological conflicts with biblical teaching, and how DEI practices often infiltrate c...

Join Krista and Kevin for a Christian perspective on the stunning U.S. operation that removed Venezuela's dictator Maduro. Is this action consistent an "America First" approach? We break down the geopolitical stakes—oil deals, China/Russia/Iran ties, and America's backyard strategy. In the second half, we have a clarifying discussion on the core principles of "conservatism" and why we think Trump...

In this end-of-2025 live stream, Krista and Kevin tackle the explosive question dividing conservatives: Israel or Islam—which is the real threat to America and Christianity? They expose the rising "woke right" influence of Tucker Carlson (who calls concerns over radical Islam an "Israeli psyop" and blames Jewish influence for cultural decay), Candace Owens (downplaying radical Islam while obsessin...

In this week's edition of the Family Meeting, Monique came on for a few minutes at the beginning of the stream to provide an important life update. Then Krista and Kevin addressed a comment from last week's show about the "America First" movement, led by Nick Fuentes. That led into a discussion about the fracturing happening in conservative circles and broke out this weekend at AmFest hosted by TP...

Kevin and Krista discuss a thread on X this week exposing the manufactured rise of Nick Fuentes: foreign bot farms boosting "America First" with fake followers from Pakistan, India, and beyond—revealing how racial grievance ops divide from within. Plus, Kevin breaks down a recent Biola University chapel spoken-word poem pushing white guilt and Marxist-influenced liberation theology, and why it's f...

Gen Z is screaming that the American Dream is de@d — and the numbers look brutal: only ~10% of 30-year-olds today own a home AND are married compared to over 50% in the 1960s. BlackRock & private equity are buying up houses with cash, 50-year mortgages are being floated, and the rage at “greedy boomers” is everywhere. But is it really the boomers’ fault? Is corporate home-buying the real villain?...

A Biola University art professor (15+ years on faculty) openly engages in performance art that explores 19th-century occult spiritualism, inviting participants to interact with esoteric symbology, ritual magic, confetti divination and pendulums—complete with a $85 divination toolkit promising "personal guidance and enlightenment." Monique breaks it all down from the artist's public website, podcas...

IN THIS EPISODE: • Biola University Updates: Their counseling center head wrote a brief supporting Colorado’s conversion therapy ban — while claiming to help students. • Megan Basham (Daily Wire) drops a bombshell article the next day. • Candace Owens vs. Allie Beth Stuckey & Melissa Dougherty’s “Candy Land” video The real question: Will YOU be bold?

NYC crowned a self-declared socialist mayor who wants government to be your god, your therapist, and your landlord. We play the 7-second clip where Zohran Mamdani promises “no problem too big for government to solve,” watch Tucker Carlson lob marshmallows at basement führer Nick Fuentes, and talk about the fallout at the Heritage Foundation. This unscripted family meeting is your wake-up call abou...

Krista and Monique expose the dark side of SNAP and welfare dependency, triggered by viral videos of massive EBT-funded grocery hauls that scream entitlement. The reality is, there are 41.7 million people—one in eight residents of America—on SNAP. This is immoral and soul-damaging. Long-term government handouts can create lifelong reliance, infantilize adults, and embody socialism where the state...

Krista is done with religious neutrality. In this raw Family Meeting (solo while Monique's flying home from TPUSA), she exposes Islam's 3-stage jihad plan to colonize America—and share EXACTLY what Christians must do NOW to save our Christian nation. This is your wake-up call.

We dive into Biola University's policies on sexuality and gender, raising critical questions for all Christian parents, alumni, and donors. As Biola grads, we unpack concerning wording in student life policies, from vague language on gender and sexuality to questionable approaches to transgender issues. Are these policies influenced by secular ideologies like gender theory? We explore what these p...

Join us as we unpack a whirlwind week filled with personal loss, unexpected challenges, and deep conversations. We reflect on the passing of our friend, Dr. Voddie Baucham, sharing unreleased footage and memories of his profound impact on the founding of the Center for Biblical Unity. We also dived into tough topics like the toxic online discourse around Israel and Jewish people, the rise of democ...

Join us as we share our reactions to the Charlie Kirk Memorial Service, where powerful gospel presentations, worship, and patriotism took center stage. We also touch on the debate over Christian nationalism, addressing Jamar Tisby’s claims and unpack misconceptions about black culture from a viral New Christendom clip. Correction on Tulsi's religious background: Gabbard was raised in Hawaii by her...

Join us for this hodge-podge of a "Family Meeting," where we dive into gratitude, faith, and navigating the week's social media themes. We discuss our candid questions about the state of the American education system and explore the meaning of Christian unity and what makes it unique. We share some thoughts about why trust in institutions is faltering, why conspiracy theories are so popular, and h...

Monique Duson, Kevin Briggins and Krista Bontrager jumped on a livestream to share their thoughts about the day's tragedy: the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of TPUSA.

Join us for a special Friday evening edition of Family Meeting where we dive into today’s hottest topics! We discuss the tragic Minneapolis school shooting, exploring its impact, the shooter’s transgender identity, and the overlooked demonic component. We also tackle the controversial Temecula Valley Unified School District’s mental health accommodation form, forcing girls to opt out of shared spa...

Monique is joined by Dr. Thaddeus Williams, professor at Biola University, for a deep dive into a conversation of socialism versus capitalism from a biblical perspective. They discuss why many young Christians, particularly those aged 18-29, are drawn to socialist ideas. They unpack the misconceptions about socialism, its historical track record, and how it aligns—or conflicts—with biblical princi...

Explore the clash between Christianity and socialism featuring theologian, Dr. Thaddeus Williams (CFBU board member and Biola professor). Is Christian socialism biblical? He unpacks the biblical implications, exposing incongruences between socialism and historic Christian faith. Don’t miss this deep dive into faith, economics, and biblical truth! This is part 1 of two conversations we will be havi...

This week on the Family Meeting, Krista was joined by Kevin Briggins and Dr. Jeff Degner from Cornerstone University. We reacted to a recent social media post on the CFBU Facebook page where commenters were talking about blending Christianity with socialism—can they coexist? Dr. Degner, an expert in economics from the Mises Institute, unpacks a few of the theological and economic flaws of socialis...

If you're still wondering what the "woke right" is, we have the clip for you! We react to a viral Jubilee clip featuring one progressive vs. 20 far-right debaters where "woke right" ideology is presented in the wild. We explain their controversial views on the Constitution, autocracy, horseshoe theory and race. Join us for a lively discussion! Source video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2S-WJN3L...

Monique is talking about the big news of the week. She shares her thoughts about the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein case and what it means for justice. Then, she has some thoughts about the shocking surrogacy scam in Arcadia, CA (basically our backyard) involving 21 kids. This situation raises important questions about children’s rights and the ethics of surrogacy. Finally, she shares her concerns about...