National Crawford Roundtable

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable we discuss the new Canadian C-4 law and its possible impact on the United States.  The law makes it a criminal offense, punishable by up to 5 years in prison, to engage in any kind of "conversion therapy" for homosexuality or gender identity.  Because of the way in which "conversion therapy" is being defined, is it possible that this could apply...

The 49th anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision regarding the legalization of abortion in the United States is coming up this Saturday, January 22nd.  The National Crawford Roundtable discusses the abortion issue--what it is, and what it is not.  Do proponents of abortion actually understand what it is they are supporting?  What is fact and what is fiction?  Should abortion be allowed in...

In this episode of The National Crawford Roundtable podcast the discussion centers around Cryptocurrency, in particular, Bitcoin.  Is this something in which Christians should invest?  What is Cryptocurrency and is it the wave of the future or a possible passing fad?  Will Cryptocurrency turn us into a cashless society? Does it denote the mark of the Beast?  Should churches accept Cryptocurrency a...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable Podcast the guys discuss the media's hyper-obsession with the "one year anniversary" of the January 6th breach on the Capitol.  As wrong as it was, does it really deserve a "date that will live in infamy" type magnitude? Is President Biden right to call it the "greatest threat on our democracy since the Civil War"?  What about the dozens being he...

In this year-end episode the National Crawford Roundtable has an open dialogue and analysis of 2021 on various subjects, including the economy, COVID, crypto currency, transgender policies, and the state of the Church in America.  The guys also discuss border security, foreign policy, the events of January 6th, as well as Afghanistan, vaccine mandates, and Critical Race Theory.

In this second half of a 2 part episode the National Crawford Roundtable examines Christmas from both whimsical and serious points of view.  Should parents be honest, from the beginning, with their children about Santa Claus?  Is it a "bad witness" to give "proselytizing" gifts like, crosses, Christian books, videos, Bible story coloring books or T-shirts with Christian messages to non-believers?...

For this episode and the next upcoming episode the National Crawford Roundtable podcast will look at Christmas, through both serious and light-hearted lenses.  In this episode the guys look at whether Christians should be troubled by the Pagan origins of how and when we celebrate Christmas.  What, if anything, is wrong with Christmas trees in church or on the pulpit?  How should Christians address...

This week we discuss the ethical dilemma of medical advances, and where the line is crossed.  How do we discern the difference between acceptable advances in medical  technology versus altering humanity in a God-dishonoring way?  Where do we draw the line or has it already been crossed?  How far can we go before it becomes offensive to God?  Will God allow us to go much further in genetically alte...

Is abortion ever justifiable?  With the SCOTUS hearing the Mississippi abortion law case the Crawford Roundtable discusses  abortion from a Christian perspective.   How might Justices Brett Kavanaugh or Amy Coney Barrett come down on this issue?  Is Senator Jeanne Shaheen correct when she says that changes in the abortion laws will cause a "revolution?"  Is there any viability in previability?  Is...

In this episode of the National Roundtable Podcast we give thanks for you, and discuss Thanksgiving and its origins.  We'll have a light-hearted conversation about what's on the Thanksgiving table at each of the guy's households, and also discuss the current state of shortages and inflation.  And we give great thanks to the Lord, our God, for the bounty in our lives! HAPPY THANKSGIVING AND GOD BLE...

This week the National Crawford Roundtable examines the Kyle Rittenhouse case, the 18-year-old who is accused of killing 2 protestors and injuring another during the unrest in Kenosha, Wisconson.  Rittenhouse, then 17 years old, claims he was present to defend the property and lives of the citizens there, and that the shootings were done in self defense. What is it about this case that has conserv...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable the guys talk about counterfeit Christianity and the reinventing of Jesus.  A new poll from Probe Ministries shows almost 70% of self proclaimed "born-again Christians" believe that other religious beliefs can lead souls to Heaven.  This shows a worsening of the Pluralism that was shown to be at 57%, according to a Pew  research Poll of several y...

This week the National Crawford Roundtable reviews last night's elections in Virginia and New Jersey, and the World Series.  With an amazing win for Republicans in Virginia, and the count too close to call in the New Jersey Governor's election, the guys discuss how this will affect upcoming elections.  Also, the Roundtable talks about the Atlanta Brave's World Series win and the irony of the Serie...

This episode the National Crawford Roundtable continues the discussion about how Christians should treat Halloween.  What are the real origins of Halloween; is it a Christian holiday stolen by the Pagans, or a Pagan holiday converted by Christians?  How should Christians view Halloween, Trick or Treating, and grisly decorated houses?  What about church productions like, "Hell House" or "Heaven's G...

Over the next several episodes the National Crawford Roundtable podcast will delve into "Halloween-ish" topics and how Christians should respond to them.  This week the guys discuss ghosts, haunted houses and scary movies.  What is the biblical perspective regarding ghosts?  What are they really?  Why do some places, including houses, seem to be "haunted?"  Are entertainment based "Haunted Houses"...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable the guys discuss transgenderism and the gender debate.  How should we, as believers, view and handle the gender confusion being thrust on our children? Could parents lose their parental rights or have their children taken away for physchological child abuse if they "mis-gender" their child or refuse to affirm their child's "gender identity?" Is i...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable we discuss the moral and ethical dilemma some Christians face regarding vaccine mandates and the "Religious Exemption."  Are Christians using deception with the Religious Exemption claim, and if so, is it morally or ethically wrong to use this exemption?  Currently there is a huge surge in people filling out "Religious Exemption" claims with thei...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable the guys talk about COVID vaccine discrimination and the so called, "thinning of the herd" with healthcare workers and others are being fired en masse because they choose to not be vaccinated for COVID. Why are some required to get vaccines in order to remain employed, yet others are not?  Is it hypocrisy on the part of the Biden administration t...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast we delve into the teaching of Critical Race Theory in American schools and the Military.   What is Critical Race Theory; how do we define it?  Is there truth in the belief that white supremacy and racism are at the core of the foundatioonal structure of America's history?  Is opposition to CRT tantamount to denying America's racial sins?...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast the guys will discuss 2 different aspects of the COVID-19 vaccination issue.  First, a new poll from OnePoll shows 16% of Americans have ended an average of 3 friendships over vaccination disagreements, with the majority ended by those that have been vaccinated.  Why is this happening? What about this issue is driving this much of a wedge...

This episode the National Crawford Roundtable podcast reflects on the 20th anniversary of the 9-11 attacks.  They guys share their thoughts on the conspiracy theories of an "inside job', "controlled demolitions", "no plane hitting the Pentagon" and others.  Were we right to go into Afghanistan?  What about Iraq?  And what should we do about the Taliban, ISIS and Al Qaeda now?  Should Christians ti...

In this week's National Crawford Roundtable podcast the guys share updates regarding the situation in Afghanastan and COVID-19 vaccinations.  In the first half of the podcast we look at the shocking reality that we have officially left behind in Afghanastan hundreds, possibly thousands or American citizens and Afghan allies who are now in danger for their lives. How should they be handled?  We'll...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast we follow up on our discussion from last week with the latest developments in Afghanistan.  What should President Biden have done differently in Afghanistan, and what should he be doing now?  It looks like we're obeying the Taliban's demand to get out by August 31st; how do we get our American citizens and Afghan allies out from behind th...

This episode the National Crawford Roundtable discusses the current fiasco in Afghanistan.  How serious is this humiliation for the United States?  Are we experiencing another, "fall of Saigon" moment?  Was the 20 year war a waste of time, effort and resources?  In Biden's address to the nation he defended, "his" decision to end the war, but wasn't it Trump who negotiated the war's end?  Isn't the...

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable the guys discuss the Andrew Cuomo Scandal and the Democrats response to it.  We'll run down the list of allegations and talk about the numerous alleged victims.  Had Cuomo not resigned would he have been impeached?  And what is with the "2 week" resignation--why is that being allowed instead of an immediate removal from office?  Considering the p...