Uncommon Sense in Current Times

Can a society flourish after it abandons its religious foundations? Where do meaning, morality, and truth come from if God is removed from the cultural conversation? In this thought-provoking episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I speak with a self-identified atheist about the "death of God."  Bruce Ledewitz is a constitutional law professor and author of The Universe Is on Our Side and Am...

What actually causes an atheist or skeptic to become a Christian? Is it evidence alone or is there something much deeper taking place? In this compelling episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I enjoy a great conversation with Dr. Jana Harmon , senior fellow for Christian apologetics, researcher, and host of The Ex-Skeptic Podcast , to explore what her years of studying former atheists have...

Who controls the information you see, the narratives you believe and ultimately the reality you experience? In this eye-opening episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I sit down with Jacob Siegel , contributing writer at Tablet Magazine and author of the influential new book, The Information State , to examine how political power, technology, media and digital infrastructure have merged to s...

What does it mean to stand firm in your faith when culture is constantly shifting beneath your feet? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I have the honor to sit down with pastor, author and theologian H.B. Charles Jr., to discuss why Christians need more than opinions—they need convictions rooted in biblical truth. Together, Pastor H.B. and I explore the importance of confessional...

Who should have the primary responsibility for educating children—the family or the government? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I speak with Dr. Ray Moore, founder of the Exodus Mandate Project and a longtime advocate for homeschooling and Christian education. As homeschooling continues to experience unprecedented growth across America, new legislative efforts in several states...

Are medications like Ozempic and Wegovy solving the obesity crisis—or creating a new health problem we haven't fully understood yet? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I examine the explosive rise of GLP-1 medications and the deeper questions surrounding weight loss, metabolic health, personal responsibility, and long-term wellness with a leading expert, Dr. Ashley Lucas, the foun...

What if the greatest challenge in your life wasn't your identity but the platform God wanted to use? In this inspiring episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I have a great conversation with speaker, author, and disability advocate Daniel Ritchie, who was born without arms and has spent more than two decades encouraging audiences around the world to discover purpose, resilience, and hope. Da...

What does womanhood actually look like in today's culture? In this insightful episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I share a great conversation with Emma Waters — policy analyst at The Heritage Foundation and author of Lead Like Jael — to discuss the growing divide between modern feminism, the "tradwife" movement and the search for authentic womanhood rooted in truth. Together, we explore...

What does real biblical manhood look like in a culture that often confuses masculinity with passivity, weakness, or aggression? In this powerful episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I speak with Darin Kinder — a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Secret Service and recipient of the Secret Service Medal of Valor for his actions during 9/11 — to discuss courage, responsibility, leadership and the c...

What happens when artificial intelligence and identity ideology collide? In this thought-provoking episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I speak with author, speaker and apologist Abdu Murray to explore the growing "reality collapse" happening in modern culture. Together, we discuss how AI, social media and identity politics are trying to reshape what it means to be human — and why recoveri...

Is faith in America actually declining or are we witnessing the beginning of a spiritual awakening? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I speak with David Kinnaman, CEO of the Barna Group, to discuss groundbreaking research on faith, culture and the future of the Church in America. From shifting generational trends to the role of AI, social media and biblical worldview, this conve...

Why does it feel harder than ever to speak honestly in public? Maria Baer—writer, cultural commentator and co-host of Breakpoint —joins me to explore the collapse of trust in media, the fear of ridicule in modern culture and the hidden ways technology is reshaping how we think, relate and believe. This back and forth conversation dives into why so many people stay silent, how media shifted from re...

What did the 14th Amendment originally mean—and has America misunderstood birthright citizenship for over 150 years? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I speak with Alfonso Aguilar—Director of Hispanic Engagement at the America First Policy Institute and former chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship—to unpack one of the most controversial constitutional debates in America today....

Are religious freedom and parental rights being quietly redefined in America? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I sit and talk with Brad Dacus, founder and president of the Pacific Justice Institute, to unpack some of the most pressing legal battles impacting faith, family and freedom today. From government overreach to parental rights and First Amendment protections, this conve...

From capturing Saddam Hussein to delivering the Bible to the most remote corners of the earth—this is a conversation about leadership, courage, and calling. In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I speak with Steve Russell, the President & CEO of JAARS, a former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Congressman—to explore how logistics, faith and leadership intersect in both milita...

What happens when identity, politics and faith collide? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I interview Dr. Eric Wallace—co-founder of the Freedoms Journal Institute and author of The Heart of Apostasy —to unpack one of the most complex and sensitive conversations in today's culture…race. From the role of identity in the church to the intersection of race, theology and public poli...

Where is the line between inclusion and endorsement? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I break down the controversy surrounding the Nashville Predators' 11th Annual Pride Night—and the deeper cultural and spiritual questions it raises. This isn't just about one event. It's about how culture shifts over time, how language shapes meaning and how Christians respond when values and p...

Who is really shaping the next generation—parents or institutions? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , Debbie Kraulidis of Moms for America joins me to discuss the growing tension between parental authority and institutional control, and what families can do about it. From education and technology to faith, family and freedom, this conversation unpacks the cultural shifts impactin...

Is what we're hearing about Israel actually true? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , Daniel Cohen—journalist, Israeli resident, and Jewish follower of Jesus—joins me to unpack the growing gap between media narratives and on-the-ground reality in Israel. From the "apartheid" accusation to the deeper theological questions surrounding Israel's role in history, this conversation cuts...

What happens when politicians use the Bible to support ideas in ways that contradict the Bible?  In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , Joshua Arnold, senior writer of The Washington Stand , joins me to break down the rise of progressive Christianity in politics with Texas State Representative James Talarico as the most recent case study. We examine how Talarico uses biblical languag...

What happens when politics starts borrowing the language and imagery of faith?  In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I talk about President Trump's recent social posts, boundaries on political leadership using Christian symbolism, and the growing tension inside the church around accountability and truth. This isn't about left vs. right—it's about biblical consistency. From Trump's...

Why do massive cultural moments, like the assassination of Charlie Kirk, 9/11 or national tragedies, spark spiritual interest…but fail to produce lasting faith? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , Dr. George Barna from Arizona Christian University's Cultural Research Center shares new research on the shocking gap between short-term religious response and long-term worldview transf...

Was America simply founded by human effort—or was there someone truly divine more behind it? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , Cynthia Scott and I explore the role of Divine Providence in the founding and shaping of the United States. As we approach America's 250th anniversary, this conversation challenges the way we think about history, faith and the public square. We walk thro...

Why does it feel like no one agrees on reality anymore? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I speak with veteran religion reporter Terry Mattingly. He writes the nationally syndicated On Religion weekly column and he's joined me to unpack the collapse of objective media—and how the rise of the subscription economy is reshaping truth itself. We explore how the old model of journali...

Can the media be trusted anymore? And what happens when news is replaced with camouflaged opinions? In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times , I sit down with Jennifer Nohelty of the Washington Policy Institute to talk about the growing crisis in modern media—and what it will take to restore truth in journalism. We unpack how media has shifted from factual reporting to opinion-driven nar...