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There are normally two camps when it comes to mental health: embrace it or toughen up. Since Covid, the number of people struggling with mental health issues has spiked and continues to climb. In a world that grows increasingly more secular per day, the search for the antidote for this growing epidemic has come up fruitless. Dr. Ed Welch, a psychologist and licensed counselor joins host Joseph Bac...

Did you know that in the U.S. only 10% of serious crimes ever end up being solved? Something has to change. Matt Martens a lawyer and author of “Reforming Criminal Justice” joins host Joseph Backholm in a discussion about what the framework of a biblical justice system looks like. Matt and Joseph dive into the many questions surrounding justice system reform: Are too many people imprisoned? What n...

Fourth time is a charm when it comes to electing a new speaker of the house. After three GOP members failed attempts, Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana cinched the speakership position, winning the House majority with 220 votes. Having kept a low profile for most of his political career, Rep. Johnson has received a lot of press since his climatic rise to speaker of the house. While being known by his...

On November 7th, Ohioans will vote on Issue One. If passed, abortion will be legal for all nine months of pregnancy and would eliminate any laws that require parental consent for abortion. Why should a non-Ohioan care about what happens? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue, and Washington Stand’s Ben Johnson for a candid discussion on the catastro...

Christian just war theory addresses two questions: When is it right to fight? How do you rightly fight the fight? Israel has shown great restraint in their conflict with Hamas. One government is doing everything they can to shield their people, while the other is using their people as shields. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Marc LiVecche, a Scholar of Ethics, War, and Public Life at Providence...

In today’s culture, the decline of evangelical churches has reached new lows. This is not an overnight happening, but rather the slow creep of theological liberalism into teachings. The recent news of Pastor Andy's Stanley's hosting of a LGBTQ-affirming conference at his Atlanta church -- along with his subsequent defense (and apparent downplaying of) sin -- got us thinking. When Christian...

It’s been less than two weeks since Hamas began a war on the Israeli people. Already the devastation, loss, and atrocities committed have left many at a loss for words. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by FRC Senior Fellow Lela Gilbert. Lela lived in Israel for 10 years and describes what life was like and the current situation of friends still living there. Joseph and Lela unpack the many questions...

“If freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” – George Washington Is the federal government really behind big tech’s censorship on social media? The answer may surprise you. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Attorney General of Missouri Andrew Bailey. Earlier this year AG Bailey filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration for violating A...

The struggle between men and women goes back a long way.  We're talking Garden of Eden-way back.  Why don't we all just get along?  Human sin notwithstanding many cultural forces are at work not simply in favor of women, but against men.  Owen Strachan, provost at Grace Bible Theological Seminary, and senior fellow for biblical worldview at Family Research Council has written a new book, &...

Sudden war in Israel has just as suddenly become the focus of the world. Images and tales of the horrific evil wrought by Hamas's invasion of Israel have rightfully arrested the news cycle. Host Joseph Backholm sat down with Luke Moon, deputy director of The Philos Project to talk through what's happening in Israel and the potential effects it could have upon Israel, America, and the world...

The term “conservative” has taken on many different meanings throughout the years. What has influenced that change? What does it mean to be a conservative? Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Ben Crenshaw, a PhD candidate in politics to discuss the depth of nuances for the word. Comparing our current government to the government of Ancient Rome, they discuss the balance of legislating morality and t...

The overturning of Roe v. Wade sent the fight for life into a new chapter. Although a monumental win for life, the work has just begun. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Jeff Bradford, Human Coalition's president. Having a primarily online presence, Human Coalition’s goal is to reach women searching for abortions and offer guidance, a solution, and hope. Joseph and Jeff dive into how the abort...

A worldview is a lens through which we see life. Generally, a worldview can be discovered by answering four main questions: What is the origin of humanity? Does our life have meaning? Is there an ultimate morality? What happens when we die? It's back to the basics with this episode, as host Joseph Backholm highlights two main worldviews: Naturalism and Creationism. Walking through how each one...

We are living in a world of subjectivism. A culture that claims, “Live YOUR truth”. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Alex McFarland, co-host of Exploring the Word and host of the Alex McFarland Show. Alex reminds listeners of 1 Corinthians 6, that we are not our own, but bought with a price. He speaks on the impact the transgender movement has had on families and the health dangers that come with...

Does where we spend our money matter?  If you haven't noticed, corporations these days often minimize the bottom line in favor of the activist line -- a line that nearly always leans left.   Not long ago, Michael Seifert saw this disparity as an opportunity for those businesses who share the values upon which our nation was founded. Enter PublicSq, a new platform that helps consumers think bib...

Did you know at seven weeks of development a baby is the size of a coffee bean? This is the heart behind Seven Weeks Coffee, a pro-life coffee company that donates 10% of every sale to pregnancy care centers across the nation. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Anton Krecic, founder of Seven Weeks Coffee. Anton tells the story of how his company was born and his conviction to aid and support pregna...

Thirty percent of Americans identify with having no religion, even though many grew up within the church. What is the cause behind the dropping numbers of religious Americans? What do American church goers actually believe? In a recent survey conducted by George Barna, American church goers were asked a series of questions to discover if they had a biblical worldview. Host Joseph Backholm is joine...

In today’s culture, it can sometimes come down to an invisible state line that determines if parents have a right to know about their child’s education or if a baby is protected in the womb. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Peter Wolfgang, executive director of the Family Institute of Connecticut. A native of Connecticut, Peter has seen a lot change in his state’s government the last few decades....

With every new generation, there come new trends, lifestyles, and ideologies. Within Gen Z, there has been one trend that has taken center stage: Transgenderism. Approximately, 2% of Gen Z identify as transgender, which is double the amount of millennials who identify as such. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Walt Heyer, who lived as a woman for 8 years before detransitioning. Walt shares his per...

Get out your popcorn because this story is straight out of a spy movie: One family, 5 decades, $20 million, and 20 shell companies. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by the Washington Stand’s Ben Johnson as they begin to untangle the web of details and documents surrounding the Biden family’s financial affairs. Spanning all the way back to the 1970s, they examine then-Senator Joe Biden and his brothe...

Librarians have been known for shushing people, but a California library recently took things to a new level.  The Mary L. Stephens Davis Library played host to a bizarre scene of shutting down free speech .  During a scheduled forum at the library for fair and safe sports for girls, Sophia Lorey was asked to leave due to her “misgendering” people who identify as trans. Sophia is Outreach Coordina...

Do you know what the first 10 amendments to the constitution are called? If you said the Bill of Rights, congratulations, you are in the 33% of college graduates that know that fact…yes only 33 percent. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by The Washington Stand’s Sam McCarthy.  Educators and schools have a powerful influence on what the next generation values and believes. Children spend close to 16,0...

Although America is often referred to as the melting pot, it has become alarmingly apparent that many are forgetting foundations that this great country was built upon: biblical Christian principles. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by Texas State Representative Matt Schaefer, and Texas attorney Sam Webb. Recently, Schaefer announced his sponsorship of a bill in Texas requiring all classrooms to dis...

Don your tinfoil hats and call the Men in Black. On this episode we look to the sky and discuss the possibility of extraterrestrial life roaming somewhere in the great beyond. Host Joseph Backholm is joined by The Washington Stand’s Joshua Arnold and FRC Action’s Matt Carpenter to talk about the buzz that has been encircling Washington, D.C. and the media ever since whistleblower David Grusch came...

What does it take to be a woman? In this episode, host Joseph Backholm learns how. Is it knowing the hottest trends in fashion, or how to become a Nike and Bud Light ambassador? Well, maybe not. Joseph is joined by Katie McCoy (an actual biological woman) and author of "To Be a Woman: The Confusion Over Female Identity and How Christians Can Respond." Katie sheds light on the three waves...