Sharpening Arrows

Capitalism comes from freedom. Socialism requires coercion. Parental pause point questions: 1. When you hear survey results like that, what question should come to mind? (4:50) 2. What is socialism? How does it compare with communism? (5:42) 3. What is capitalism? (7:28) 4. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (9:47) 5. Are you rich? (10:45) 6. Who does your a...

If God wins in the end, why does it matter if Christians vote? Parental pause point questions: 1. What percentage of Christians voted in 2024? (3:26) 2. Why do politics matter? (4:24) 3. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use to respond to this argument? (9:43) 4. What institution did God create to govern human interactions? (13:29) 5. Would you rather be ruled by politicians selected by Chr...

The value of something is reflected by the punishment given for destroying it. That’s worth remembering when discussing the death penalty. Parental pause point questions: 1. Do you think the U.S. should have the death penalty? (1:52) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use to respond to this argument? (3:53) 3. Are lethal injection drugs unavailable? (9:06) 4. How do you explain this parad...

Sometimes the obvious solution doesn’t work. Just look at the minimum wage. Parental pause point questions: 1. What is useful about competition? (1:16) 2. What is the minimum wage? (5:05) 3. What's appealing about this argument? (7:27) 4. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use to respond to this argument? (8:39) 5. How would a business react to a minimum wage hike? (10:41) 6. What percentage...

Terrifying the public isn’t usually a good business strategy. Here’s why it is for some AI companies. Parental pause point questions: 1. What have you heard about possible dangers from AI? (2:07) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use to respond to this argument? (6:29) 3. How could a regulation benefit a company? (15:02) 4. How would AI wipe out humanity? (24:38) 5. What evidence is ther...

One year ago, Charlie Kirk was assassinated for discussing his political and religious beliefs. Did the war of ideas die with him? 1. How did the news of Kirk's death affect you? (2:50) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use to respond to this argument? 3. Where did the Founding Fathers say political power came from? (11:03) 4. How would you respond to this argument? (13:21) 5. What&#...

Democrats warned that President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations would devastate the U.S. economy. They were wrong. 1. What percentage of homes in Europe have AC? (1:00) 2. Why would a complete stranger come to my house and fix my AC? (1:59) 3. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you ask about this prediction? (7:13) 4. How many immigrants were in the country in January of 2025? (8:47) 5...

It’s called the WNBA, but the “W” has left league officials completely confused. Parental pause point questions: 1. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this assertion? (6:05) 2. Is it always wrong to agitate? (7:34) 3. Can you think of any examples of people in the Bible who agitated against those who opposed them? (9:47) 4. What would happen in Enes Freedom played in the W...

Society pushes college as a financial "golden ticket," but it isn't. Here's what Christian high schoolers should consider when they think about higher education. 1. What's the implication behind the phrase "I wasn't able to get to it"? (1:17) 2. Kids, put your parents on the spot. What options did they consider as they approached their high school graduation? (5...

Conservatives spent the last week online fighting over how the cost of a burrito. It may have left a bad taste in your mouth, but there’s something to learn from it. Parental pause point questions: 1. How many people were involved in selling me this ratchet? (3:44) 2. Why would these people do all this work to help me? (4:43) 3. How much does a burrito cost? And how much should it cost? (8:07) 4....

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to lower grocery costs, but good intentions aren't enough to ensure good results. Parental pause point questions:: What's appealing about this idea? (2:40) 2. What is profit? (4:16) 3. What happens when a company is extremely profitable? (6:04) 4. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (13:32) 5. What is the job o...

The Democratic Socialists of America recently published their platform. Pop quiz: Can you point out the problems with it? Parental pause point questions: 1. What is attractive about socialism? (5:07) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (8:16) 3. Are there any verses that would apply to what is in the socialist platform? (10:44) 4. Parents: If you didn'...

Many states want to make it easier for families to homeschool, yet some homeschooling families are vocally opposed to it. Let’s find out why. Parental pause point questions: 1. Is it okay to disagree with a friend? (1:08) 2. How many students are homeschooled? (3:12) 3. Why don't more parents homeschool? (6:30) 4. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (17:5...

Some people claim that Christianity and politics shouldn’t mix. On today's show, we talk with Time Goeglein he's been combining those two for decades. Goeglein is the Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family, an author and has spent decades in Washington D.C. He discusses the fundamental role that mortality plays in policy discusses, the danger of moral relativis...

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated Independence Day by trashing America. Let’s see why he’s wrong. Parental pause point questions: 1. What's appealing about what Mamdani's saying? (8:52) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this? (9:43) 3. What has been fixed in place in America? (15:34) 4. How does Mamdani's assertion conflict with the Declaration...

If you want to find out why our country has been so successful, you should study the people who built it. Parental pause point questions: When did Americans first use fireworks to celebrate America? (0:54) 2. Why do some places ban fireworks? (2:22) 3. Is America worth celebrating? (5:21) 4. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (5:52) 5. Is America a Christian...

Young men, don’t listen to modern feminists. America needs more dads. Parental pause point questions: 1. What percentage of children today don't live with their dad? (3:30) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (6:45) 3. What's the flaw in this argument? (11:02) 4. Why do children do better when there's a father in the home? (18:01) 5. Should you...

President Donald Trump says the war with Iran is over, but he won’t tell us what’s in the peace agreement. Parental pause point questions: What have you heard about the apparent end of the war with Iran? (1:46) Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (3:31) 3. Peace is a good thing. Does that make violence an inherently bad thing? (6:33) 4. How can you reconcile...

The longer California counts ballots, the worse Republican candidates fare. Is this no big deal or evidence of fraud? Parental pause point questions: 1. How soon after the polls close should election results be known? (2:09) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (8:36) 3. Who do you think said this? (11:42) 4. Do people have an incentive to commit fraud? (25...

A boy pretending to be a girl just won two gold medals at the California state track. We are going to go through the news coverage and test your critical thinking skills. Parental pause point questions: 1. Consider the phrase, "Anything worth doing is worth doing poorly?" Do you agree with that? (0:55) 2. Pop quiz: How many of The Great Eight Questions do you remember? (5:02) 3. Why has...

Memorial Day isn’t just the unofficial start of summer. It’s a day to remember those who made possible all the things we take for granted. Parental pause point questions: 1. What's the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? (1:44) 2. What difference does it make what country you are from? Are countries interchangeable? (4:07) 3. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in respon...

Republican politicians who oppose Donald Trump keep losing primaries. Let’s look at why. Parental pause point questions: 1. Who is responsible for the broken cabinet door? (1:33) 2. What are some of the differences when discussing policy and politics? (6:19) 3. Why is it a good thing that compromise is inevitable in politics? (7:35) 4. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to th...

America celebrates mothers but does little to inspire young women to become mothers. That’s a mistake. Parental pause point questions: 1. Why do you think fewer women are having children today than 18 years ago? (2:32) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this argument? (3:47) 3. What public policy issues would you not be able to debate or discuss under this standard? (6:...

Spirit Airlines just went bankrupt, leaving travelers stranded and thousands of employees out of work. Here's why this doesn't mean the free market failed. Parental pause point questions: 1. How many people do you think lost their jobs in 2025? (3:54) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to his argument? (5:25) 3. Are resources unlimited or scarce? (6:35) 4. How do w...

President Donald Trump survived another assassination attempt. What would lead someone to do this? Parental pause point questions: 1. What have you heard about this and how does it make you feel? (3:57) 2. Why is it appealing to think that it would be assassin or a mass murderer is mentally ill? (5:49) 3. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to his argument? (12:32) 4. How woul...