The Boom Clap Podcast

There’s a lot of tension in politics and dissatisfaction with our steady drift away from the constitution… but don’t let that suck you in to having a negative attitude toward the momentous occasion of America’s SPONSORS: ROWE CASA Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order)Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1 EQUIP FOODSCode: RITA15 (15% off all ord Podcast mentions: https:/...

In today’s episode Rita combines her passion for AI and her 15 years of experience as an ICU nurse to discuss AI and Healthcare. AI is being thrust upon us and sold to us as only being of benefit. Meanwhile, you have legislation being introduced in NY State that leaves the door open to restricting our access to it. You have hospitals replacing staff with AI and you have Elon Musk discouraging youn...

By now we’ve all heard the phrase ‘Speak Your Truth’ or some variation of it.  As believers we know where our truth derives from. While the world tries to legislate its way into something better, we know that it can’t do any better than what God has already done. We live in an ever increasing age of technology, AI, self-idolization, and contradictions. In today’s episode, Rita will discuss why You...

“…you can actually live with peace and hope and courage and conviction if you know you’re living in a world held lovingly by your Heavenly Father.” - Cecily Dickey Today Rita is joined by her friend and former cohost, Cecily Dickey. One of the main themes of today’s conversation is balance. How do we, as believers, help unbelievers see what is right and true. How to be in this world but not of thi...

Eminent domain and property rights, limited government and surveillance state, data centers and anti-tech extremists…Rita’s fired up in today’s episode and by the end of it you will be too!  Does freedom mean the same thing to the government as it does to us? As we near the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we should be reflecting on what the founders truly intend...

Motivated by his love for liberty, even writing the book, Are We Good Enough For Liberty?, Lawrence W Reed has traveled to 96 countries - reinforcing his view that people should be free. Most recently he’s served as President Emeritus of FEE, Foundation for Economic Education, with the mission of educating youth in freedom, free markets, small government, and personal character. Lawrence explains...

Avery and Marc Wrigglesworth gave up their careers in international finance to become owners and operators of Avery’s family cattle ranch, Lily Hill Farms. Pivoting from a system that was failing to selling their beef and tallow directly to you, Avery and Marc have been able to create a profitable business - one with care and intention from start to finish. Even after being able to avoid losing Li...

Today’s guest, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty, MD, is a physician specializing in psychiatry and author of 5 books. He’s also had significant roles in medical ethics and public policy.  In today’s episode, Rita and Dr. Kheriaty examine some of the current problems with contemporary medicine - including how it relates to free speech, being allowed to challenge people and institutions, MAID (or Euthanasia), and...

Is there any ethical way to do IVF? More importantly, where does it lead? Regardless of whether you have the answer to those questions, today’s conversation is a compelling one.  Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, joins Rita to expand on the topic of IVF. What is it opening the door to in the future? When you’re born, do you belong somewhere? What legislation/bills are being introduc...

On April 18, 2026, President Trump signed an executive order to accelerate research and access to psychedelic drugs like MDMA, ibogaine, psilocybin for mental illness. Today we revisit an interview with Ashley Lande from February 2025 on the subject. Are psychedelics the cure for PTSD & key to mental health? Did you know that there are more people using psychedelics now than in the 60’s? Psych...

“Anything that I believe that is true is because of His grace towards me. It’s not because of me and how good I am.” - Rita Rogers Titus 3 reminds us that our hope is found in Jesus. Not in any political leader, online commentator, or the loudest voice. We’re not called or equipped to know everything and we should be weary of anyone lacking the humility to admit the same. Christian, stay consisten...

Once again, the world (online and off) is a mess. Thankfully, especially as Christian’s, we have a good God who has given us the tools to sort through the mess.  In today’s episode Rita begins by reading the Aesop Fable of The Boy Who Cried Wolf as a reminder that lying comes with consequences and shares some examples of online commentators who are either willfully or ignorantly spreading lies in...

Heather Mills Schwarzen of To Sow A Seed is a mom of 10 children (ages 5 to 28yrs), wife of 39yrs, homeschooler, and home-based missionary. Heather has an abundance of life experience in parent and adult children relationships, which is probably why she doesn’t shy away from sharing her very difficult relationship with her own mother and even the mistakes and apologies she’s made in parenting her...

Megha Lillywhite, scientist turned children’s book illustrator and writer, sits down with Rita for a short but very rich episode. Even if you haven’t experienced it for yourself, you’ve likely felt or at least seen the shift from the modern to old, sterile to ‘vintage’ that is happening. Megha and Rita discuss how parents can model what they want for their children - reading books, appreciating na...

When you look at the current events: the Epstein Files, war with Iran, antisemitism, etc., the world can feel pretty confusing. As a Christian, with an eternal perspective, we know why the world feels shaky but even amongst believers, there is debate. Rita reads a few excerpts from C.S. Lewis’, Mere Christianity and draws parallels between historical text and timeless literature and the confusion...

5 year Anniversary episode. The Boom Clap Podcast, “Where Culture and Conviction Collide”, is 5 years old!! In today’s episode, Rita shares how the Boom Clap Podcast came to be and her answers and opinions to your questions. Enjoy this laidback episode with Rita! SPONSORS: ROWE CASA  Code: BOOMCLAP (20% off first order) Link: https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=3468709.V2CVRBlBV1 PODCAST MEN...

Do you find history fascinating but also a little overwhelming or maybe a bit boring? Tom FitzGerald didn’t set out to be a teacher but that’s exactly what he’s ended up doing in an unconventional way. Sharing his love of history and philosophy in a way that helps others learn. His captivating Instagram videos prove that history is anything but boring. Tom believes instead of telling you what to t...

Are immigration laws hurting U.S. citizens? With the issue of Immigration being front and center recently, Rita welcomes Elizabeth Liu back to the podcast. Beginning with Covid and lockdowns in China in 2022, to the long and cumbersome process of getting their whole family to the United States, legally, in 2026…Elizabeth shares insight into the difficulties they face and the benefits they forfeit...

Was Claudia Beiler of @usedtobeafashionblogger actually a fashion blogger? She’ll explain in today’s episode! It will only take a few minutes to become completely immersed in Claudia’s content. She creates incredibly unique videos on Instagram deep diving into the Bible with the intent to motivate people to read and know the word of God. Claudia explains how Christian parents can give their childr...

Rita jumps right into it in today’s episode…beginning with the Epstein Files. Yes, Trump is in them (so is Adam Sandler, Obama…and many others).  Rita stresses the importance of keeping the focus on the victims - not just the celebrity or political figure you may currently despise. It’s important to pause and ask ourselves if we really want the truth or just our version of the truth. Is it possibl...

On today’s episode of the Boom Clap Podcast, Rita is joined for a 3rd time by Rachel Reeves of Here Are The Headlines. Rita and Rachel discuss current events, including: the increase in accessibility within the current administration, what conservatism means now, immigration and ICE, and the inevitability of A.I. In a world where ‘breaking news’ and A.I. seem to be increasing daily, critical think...

Veteran homeschooling mom to 11 children (ages 14-31yo), Joley Smith, joins Rita today to share her wisdom on, not only homeschooling, but creating your own ‘village’ within your family.  You don’t need to be a homeschooler to appreciate this conversation with Joley. She speaks with such humility and helps dispel some of the fears so many of us have in regard to the responsibility to prepare and e...

Joining Rita today are Nick and Leah Wilson!  From middle school sweethearts to co-authoring a book: Reclaim Vitality, Nick and Leah have spent over 15 years trying to bring the message of health to a broader audience! Motivated by their personal experiences with the one-size-fits-all model of medicine, mandates within the foster care system and some of Nicks health struggles - where he was introd...

Welcome back and happy new year! Have you heard a Tax Revolt being promoted? Rita begins today’s episode complaining about taxes - something we should be doing way more often. Rita then discusses some changes happening within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Namely, an executive order directing HHS to stop hospitals from preforming ‘sex-rejecting’ procedures on children and how t...

In Rita’s last episode of the year, she’s joined by her good friend and previous cohost, Cecily Dickey! If you’re a new listener, Cecily prayerfully left the podcast in September of this year. She is now the Director of Women’s Ministry with Central Community Church, fulfilling her calling locally.  In a time where things online feel like they’re falling apart and people have a tendency to seek co...