Commonwealth Policy Foundation
The Commonwealth Matters
The Commonwealth Matters is a weekly long-form program on issues and events that affect Kentuckians.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
A Biblical Response to Transgenderism 08.12.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Denny Burk of Boyce College in Louisville. We discuss how Christians should think about and respond to the transgender moment. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new we...
Thanksgiving 2021 29.11.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss Thanksgiving and why we should be thankful. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit th...
REWIND: Human Dignity 22.11.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss human dignity. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the new site to access the prog...
REWIND: Protecting Girls' Sports 22.11.2021 27:32
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss protecting girls' sports. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please visit the new site to acce...
Pro-Life Omnibus Bill with State Rep. Nancy Tate 22.11.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Rep. Nancy Tate (R-Brandenburg) to discuss her Pro-Life Omnibus Bill she will introduce in the upcoming legislative session. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new we...
REWIND: The Church and Culture w/ Pastor Robert Cunningham 29.10.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Robert Cunningham of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church to discuss the church and culture. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycente...
The Benefits of Higher Education 22.10.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Aaron Thompson, the Council President of the KY Council on Postsecondary Education. We discuss the benefits of higher education. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new...
Effectively Communicating in a Post-Truth World 06.10.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters Executive Director Richard Nelson discusses how to effectively communicate in our post-truth world. He provides tips on how to communicate with your local political leaders, and with those who disagree with you. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwea...
What is "Conversion Therapy"? 01.10.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Julie Hamilton, a licensed family and marriage therapist, to discuss "conversion therapy." There are many misconceptions of this talk therapy, and Dr Hamilton helps us understand this practice those on the Left want to ban. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, ple...
The Christian's Response to the Current COVID Situation 27.09.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the Christian's response to the current COVID-19 situation. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org ....
CPC Christianity and Culture Conference 21.09.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Bridget Kehrt-Groce of Christian Family Radio in Western Kentucky, and CPC Church Outreach Director Bob Scott to discuss our Christianity and Culture Conferences. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth...
Kentucky GA Special Session for COVID-19 20.09.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Kentucky State House Speaker David Osborne (R-Oldham). We discuss the what to look forward to in the special session called by Gov. Beshear. After this discussion, Executive Director Richard Nelson discusses how Christians should respond to the current second wave of COVID-19.If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executiv...
Addiction Recovery in Kentucky 01.09.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Gene Detherage of the Fletcher Group and Mark LaPalm of Isaiah House. Both organizations seek to help Kentuckians who are addicted to drugs and other substances. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth...
REWIND: Conversion Therapy with Daniel Mingo 18.08.2021 27:45
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by Daniel Mingo of Abba's Delight Ministries to talk about conversion therapy. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please vis...
A Conversation on Race and Cultural Appropriation 13.08.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by Pastor Ron Hicks and Pastor Buddy Slaughter. We discussed race and cultural appropriation from a biblical worldview. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www....
A Conversation on on Christianity's Relevancy to our Whole Life with Pastor Brandt Lyon 04.08.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by Pastor Brandt Lyon, who is a pastor at a new church plant in Georgetown called Immanuel Baptist Church. We discussed how Christianity is relevant to all aspects of our life. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The...
A Conversation on CRT with State Rep. Jennifer Decker 28.07.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by State Rep. Jennifer Decker (R-Shelby Co.). We discussed her co-sponsored pre-filed bill BR 69, which bans the teaching of critical race theory in public schools. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth...
A Conversation Second Amendment Sanctuary States with State Rep. Josh Bray 23.07.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by State Rep. Josh Bray (R-Mt. Vernon). We discussed his proposed bill that would designate Kentucky a Second Amendment Sanctuary State. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our ne...
A Conversation About Court-Packing with Former TN AG Paul Summers 23.07.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by former Attorney General of Tennessee Paul Summers. We discussed court-packing, and his organization's role in the attempt to pass a Constitutional Amendment to keep the number of Supreme Court Justices to 9. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ric...
A Conversation About CRT with Former Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton 23.07.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by former Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton. We discussed her experience with racism and how we should respond to Critical Race Theory. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new websi...
A Celebration of Freedom with Bob Scott 23.07.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we were joined by CPC's Director of Church Outreach Bob Scott. We discussed our nation's freedoms, looked forward to July 4th weekend, and discussed our Christianity & Culture Conferences. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The...
REWIND: "Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice" 23.06.2021 30:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Scott Allen to discuss his book "Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice." If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . The Commonwealth Matters has moved to our new website at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org . Please vi...
Critical Race Theory in Public Schools 16.06.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Rep. Matt Lockett. The discussion centers around critical race theory (CRT) and his bill to ban the teachings of CRT from Kentucky public schools. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . E-Newsletter: https://www....
Life in Communist China 09.06.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Y. Yao. The discussion centers around life in Communist China. Yao is from China and experienced life under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party. She shares what that was and is currently like, and how Americans should be worried about the creeping soft totalitarianism in our own country. If you would like to interview Richard...
Work and the Labor Shortage 02.06.2021 28:00
In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks. The discussion centers around the current labor shortage and the biblical perspective on work. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org . E-Newsletter: https://www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org/mailing-lis...
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