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Outstanding

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Critical conversations on the news of the day and the issues that shape us. Outstanding is a podcast of The Washington Stand, Family Research Council's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. We examine outstanding news and issues from TWS with an aim to take every thought captive for the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Join us as we examine the headlines through the lens of Scripture, and explore how Christians should respond.

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Ep 3: A Bank Collapse (And The Things That Don't Fail) 22.03.2023 32:54

What does a good old fashioned bank run have to do with Christian faith? In this episode of Outstanding, host Joseph Backholm joins Washington Stand writer Joshua Arnold as they do a deep dive into the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Not only will they outline the multiple forces that caused the bank's failure and the ensuing financial disruption, but they also iron out what this means for ordi...

Ep 2: Women, Drew Barrymore, and The Trans Patriarchy; What Biden Labels 'Close to Sinful' 18.03.2023 31:15

When actress Drew Barrymore recently kneeled before a trans activist, it painted a unique picture of our cultural moment. What do actions like this mean for women, and how Christians should approach such cultural upheaval? Host Joseph Backholm joins Washington Stand writers Joy Stockbauer and Ben Johnson to break down this issue. They also discuss President Biden's recent pronouncement that ac...

Ep 1: Introducing Outstanding; Deion Sanders Gets Checked; The Rise of Chemical Abortion; Congress Dances with TikTok 10.03.2023 29:04

In the inaugural episode of Outstanding, host Joseph Backholm talks with The Washington Stand's editor-in-chief Jared Bridges about what in the world we're doing, and they look at University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders' run-in with the religious liberty police. TWS correspondent Joy Stockbauer then takes us through the rise of chemical abortion drugs in the wake of the Do...