Outstanding

The midterm elections are here. Americans will head to the polls to make their voices heard, but how should we think about this election season Biblically? Host Casey Harper is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Mark Tapscott and FRC Action’s Matt Carpenter. They discuss questions like: How should Christians think about Socialism? What about Islam? What ballot initiatives are worth w...

If someone invited Satan into your city council meeting, would you have the courage to stand up and say something? One Pastor, Rick Bick, did just that and caused a national firestorm. Host Casey Harper and Pastor Bick discuss questions like: - Where did you get the courage to stand up and say something? - How can pastors be watchmen in their communities? - How do you understand the spiritual clim...

Is America in decline? How long has this been going on? And what is causing it? George Barna's name is synonymous with the gold standard for research. He's also an author, professor and cofounder of the cultural research center at Arizona Christian University. On this week's podcast, Host Casey Harper discusses the spiritual trends in America. They discuss Americans' changing belie...

Artificial Intelligence is becoming more powerful -- and more dangerous -- than ever. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Stand, hosts a panel on Artificial Intelligence at the Pray, Vote, Stand Summit. He was joined by Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of the Award-winning book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Sma...

Former Congressman and current senior fellow at Family Research Council Jody Hice sits down with Host Casey Harper at the Pray Vote Stand Summit. They discuss how God leads leaders, how to know if you are motivated by selfish ambition or God's calling, and how to stand up for the right thing even when it is difficult.

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, religious leaders, tech experts and even the AI companies themselves are raising the alarm, and yet they keep building Artificial Intelligence. What’s going on here? Is the AI apocalypse inevitable, or is all hype or somewhere in between?

On this week’s Outstanding Podcast, Host Casey Harper talks free markets and socialism with Dr. Gary Wolfram, a professor of economics, public policy and political economy at Hillsdale College. Together, they tackle questions like: How do free markets work and why does they work? Are prices fair? How do we respond to the socialist narrative? Doesn't the Christian faith keep capitalism in check...

On this week’s podcast, Host Casey Harper and author ArlenePellicane discuss screens, technology and its impact on kids.   They discussed questions like: How do Christians think about technology and raisingchildren? What is the impact of technology on personal and spiritualformation? If kids are being raised differently, will they be made funof?  How can we teach our kids to hold onto our Christia...

On this week’s podcast, Host Casey Harper talks with General John Teichert, retired Brigadier General, national security expert, and an Amazon #1 best-selling author about the Iran war, what needs to be made in America for national security reasons, and U.S. infrastructure. They discuss questions like: What do Americans need to know about the Iran war? Will the “Economic D-Day” against Iran work?...

Returning to the podcast we have Grace Drexel, whose father Pastor Ezra Jin of Zion Church in China was recently released from prison after President Donald Trump personally made the request to China’s communist leader, Xi Xinping. We also have the son of Gao Quanfu and Pang Yu, who are still imprisoned for their Christian faith in China. We get the latest on their case, discuss the plight of the...

It’s back to school season, and the war for our kids is underway. Joining Host Casey Harper is Victoria Cobb, President of The Family Foundation of Virginia, the largest and oldest pro-family advocacy organization in Virginia. Together they discuss… What is the state of the battle for parental rights in education? What battles has President Trump won, and where are we still seeing resistance? On t...

On this week's podcast, Jared Bridges, Editor in Chief of the Washington Stand and Bob Maginnis, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, AI expert and author join Casey Harper to discuss artificial intelligence. OpenAI's model broke out of the lab and hacked another model! How important is this latest Open AI "escape" and hacking? Is AI a good thing or a bad thing? Some are sayin...

On this week's podcast, we discuss annihilationism, the view that hell is not eternal for those who reject God. Is hell real? Who is going there? Will they be there forever? What does the Bible teach? For this discussion, host Casey Harper is joined by Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Stand, and Dr. Stephen Wellum, Editor of The Southern Baptist Journal of Theology and Professo...

<p>On this week's podcast, host Casey Harper discusses the rise of socialism in the U.S. NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines as the latest Democratic socialist to take public office, but now several others are cropping up. Is this a flash in the pan or a future reality in American politics? How will it affect America and in particular the Church? Casey was joined by Mark Tapscott, Ve...

Host Casey Harper is joined by Biblical Counselor Chris Yeager to talk about psychedelics. What was once considered a drug for hippies that fried your brain has become increasingly popular, but is it safe? Why is the Trump administration considering it for veterans? And can it open spiritual doors to darkness that we aren't ready for? Listen for more.

Host Casey Harper is joined by The Washington Stand's Yoe Suarez to talk about the future of Cuba amid the economic and political crisis as well as the role of the church. They discuss questions like: Why is Cuba's energy grid collapsing, and why is it important? Why should American Christians care about Cuba right now? What is the role of the church in Cuba in this crisis?

Host Casey Harper is joined by Family Research Council's Arielle Del Turco and Brad Brandon, founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, to discuss the worsening persecution of Christians in Nigeria. They examine why many are calling the violence a genocide, the Nigerian government's response, inspiring stories of Muslims coming to faith in Christ, and what the Trump administration can do to help p...

From sea to shining sea, America has long been called an exceptional nation, but why? Family Research Council president, Tony Perkins joins host Casey Harper to look back on the last 250 years of American history and discuss the unique cultural moment we're living in today. Built on the ideals of freedom and liberty, America has always stood apart. But as we compare the nation's founding w...

Host Casey Harper is joined by Senior Legal Fellow at the Heritage Foundation Stefan Padfield and The Washington Stand’s Suzanne Bowdey to reflect on this year’s Pride Month. Are corporations backing down or doubling down? The three discuss how companies approached Pride in 2026, the evolving corporate response to transgender issues, and whether consumer boycotts can truly make a difference. While...

Fatherhood is one of the greatest callings with some of the greatest responsibilities. Host Casey Harper is joined by Family Research Council’s Harold Harper and Jared Bridges to share how becoming fathers transformed their lives. They discuss raising children in the truth of the Gospel, nurturing their God-given gifts, and helping them discern God’s will in everyday decisions. They also discuss t...

While pregnant with their third child, Catherine Herring never imagined that her husband of 11 years would secretly give her abortion-inducing drugs without her knowledge. In this episode, host Casey Harper sits down with Catherine to discuss the shocking discovery, the legal fallout, and the impact it had on her family. Dr. Christina Francis, a pro-life OB-GYN, also joins the conversation to expl...

REVOLUTION: America's 250th and the fate of the nation. What is America's real history? Why does it matter today? Have we been lied to? Best-selling author Eric Metaxas sits down with Casey Harper to discuss his new book on the American Revolution and how it informs our politics today.

The Chinese Communist Party is no friend of Christians. While persecution has been happening for decades, in 2018 the CCP drastically accelerated their nationwide campaign to silence Christian leaders by rounding up and arresting many pastors. Among them was Zion Church founder and pastor, Ezra Jin. His daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, and Family Research Council's Travis Weber join host Casey Harp...

In a recent Congressional hearing, a current CIA employee exposed just how extensive the government’s COVID-19 cover-up was. The Washington Stand’s Mark Tapscott joins host Casey Harper to break down the hearing and examine the growing questions surrounding the CIA’s role. If COVID-19 was truly a natural accident, why were intelligence documents reportedly changed? Is the CIA monitoring its own em...

Host Casey Harper is joined by professor and author, Carl Trueman, and The Washington Stand’s Jared Bridges to talk about how modern culture has changed the way people see human life and what it means to be made in the image of God. Using ideas from his new book, Trueman explains the definition of desecration and how society has become more disconnected, or “disenchanted,” which in turn has morphe...