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Big Frank Show 2GOTexas Hill Country Flood Relief: Stories of Tragedy, Heroism, and HopeTexas Hill Country Flood Relief: Stories of Tragedy, Heroism, and Hope July 7, 2025 - A Special Episode In the wake of the devastating July 4th floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country, we dedicate this episode to honoring the lives lost, celebrating the heroes who emerged, and providing vital information for those wanting to help with relief efforts. The numbers are heartbreaking: around 80 confirmed dead, with 68 in Kerr County alone, and search and recovery efforts continuing for those still missing.But amid the tragedy, we've witnessed incredible stories of resilience and the true...2025-07-0713 min
Soap Opera News - DailySoap Opera Shocker: Victor Newman Plots, Brooke Logan Confronts Secrets, and Love Triangles Explode TodayLadies and gentlemen, socialites of the screen, it's time to pop the champagne and slip into your silk robes because today in the world of American soap operas, glamour and drama unfurl like a peacock spreading its resplendent feathers. Five of the most tantalizing tales are ready to grace your screens with twists, turns, and the occasional stunning betrayal. Let's dive into today's scintillating episodes.First, on *The Young and the Restless*, Genoa City is abuzz with intrigue. The ever-charismatic Victor Newman, played with unparalleled gravitas by Eric Braeden, has concocted yet another clandestine business maneuver. Listeners, hold...2025-03-2603 min
Abide in LibertyFinal Episode!! Summary of the Podcast and No Screen November Parent TestimonialsAbide in Liberty is officially coming to an end, but not before summarizing the key takeaways from the podcast. I also take the time to make good on my promise to share parent feedback from the No Screen November challenge. Thank you to all who have listened all this time, and God bless!2024-01-0827 minAbide in LibertyThe Miracle of George Washington - Miracles of the American Revolution - Part 7This week I wrap up the seven-part series on the Miracles of the American Revolution. In this episode I pay my tribute to the miracle of George Washington. Not only was his placement in history miraculous, but his comportment before, during, and after the American Revolution are remarkable in ways we take for granted today. He defied history to become the father of a free nation when most in his position would have followed history’s pattern of becoming just another dime-a-dozen tyrant. 2023-12-1832 minAbide in LibertyGod's Victory at Yorktown - Miracles of the American Revolution Part 6For part 6 of our series on the many miracles of the American Revolution, I share the story of the Battle of Yorktown in a way that you may have never heard it before. It's been a long time since the full story of the American Revolution has been allowed to grace the classrooms of public schools, but this final episode in the great war for independence could not have come to its victorious conclusion without God's aide. Join me in learning about, remembering, and celebrating this amazing conclusion to a war that American should never have been able to...2023-12-1127 minAbide in LibertyThe Crucible at Valley Forge - The Miracles of the American Revolution Part 5Valley Forge was undoubtably an extremely difficult time for Washington and for the Continental Army. But because this was such a difficult situation, it's also a prime place to look for God's hand and for His miracles, and we are not disappointed in our search. There are many miracles, not the least of which is how he helped them weather the difficulties and come out the other side stronger than ever. Although we don't see these trying episodes in our lives as miracles and blessings while we go through them, that doesn't make them any less miraculous in how...2023-12-0433 minAbide in LibertyNo Screen November! Finish Up Your Long Term Plan and Establish Your House Rules | Issues With Schools and ScreensIf you have been following along with us in our No-Screen November screen fast, you should have just a few days left of the fast. If you haven't decided what your long-term changes are going to be, now's the time to firm those up. In this episode, we address some other common parent concerns, provide a list of good "house rules" that we recommend all families implement going forward, and talk about how the trend in modern education to merge schools with screens is harmful and needs a major course correction, and that can start with you and I.2023-11-2747 minAbide in LibertyNo Screen November! Week 2 is Over and Now It's Time to Start Creating Your Long-Term PlanIf you started the No-Screen November fast with us on November 6th, you should just now be entering week three. You are almost through with the fast, and hopefully you've seen plenty of evidence to convince you that unhealthy screen usage has been affecting all members of the family. These past weeks have allowed you to catch a glimpse of just how good life can be without the negative influences of abundant screens in your life, and hopefully your ready to seriously consider implementing some long-term changes in your family. That's what this episode is all about - planning...2023-11-2040 minAbide in LibertyNo Screen November! The First Week Is Behind You; Stay Strong and Power Ahead - It's Going to Get EasierWe are one week into the No-Screen November challenge. Most kids and even parents should be able to see some benefits already. We shared some early positive feedback from families who started the challenge early. If you haven't seen any progress yet, we provide some areas you might need to trouble shoot. If you HAVE seen significant progress, we talk about how important it is to avoid the temptation to get lax on the no-screen rules. The benefits compound each week, so don't let off the gas! Outline:0:15: Introduction0:55: Concerns from parents and participants1:27: T...2023-11-1333 minAbide in LibertyNo Screen November! Take The Challenge Not Because of Fear, But Because There Are Greener Pastures Ahead If You Do!I originally anticipated only spending one week on No Screen November, but after all the feedback we've received and the concerns that parents have shared with us, we have a lot more to talk about that we hope will be helpful to you in beginning and sustaining a screen fast, and then continuing many of those habits for years to come. We spent a lot of last week talking about the negative impacts of screens, but this week, we focus on painting a picture of the amazing things you can expect by taking control of screen usage in your f...2023-11-0650 minAbide in LibertyNo Screen November! - End the Zombie Apocalypse Plaguing the Nation; These Tools Have Become Our MastersThis week on Abide in Liberty, we take a quick break from the Miracles of the American Revolution series to kick off “No Screen November.” The screens we find ourselves surrounded with are a very new development in human history, and neither we nor our kids are responding well to their effects. We have come to accept the irritability and distractibility that accompany them as normal, but they are NOT normal. In a world where Satan runs rampant, we can’t afford to distract ourselves from God’s promptings, and we certainly can’t afford to waste any time worshippin...2023-10-301h 07Abide in LibertyAngels at Trenton and Princeton - Miracles of the American Revolution - Part 4It's no wonder that American History in public schools went the way of the dodo about the same time that God was unceremoniously thrust from the public square back in the 60's. I've spent years studying the American Revolution, and you simply cannot make an honest study of the American Revolution without coming to the conclusion that, either the Americans were cosmically lucky to an unfathomable degree or they were supported by the hand of God. This episode is the fourth in a series of episodes on some of the coolest miracles from the American Revolution. In this episode...2023-10-2329 minAbide in LibertyDeath-defying Escape from New York - Mind Blowing Miracles of the American Revolution - Part 3It's no wonder that American History in public schools went the way of the dodo about the same time that God was unceremoniously thrust from the public square back in the 60's. I've spent years studying the American Revolution, and you simply cannot make an honest study of the American Revolution without coming to the conclusion that, either the Americans were cosmically lucky to an unfathomable degree or they were supported by the hand of God. This episode is the third in a series of episodes on some of the coolest miracles from the American Revolution. In this episode...2023-10-1626 minAbide in LibertyBoston Saved by the Weather; Mind Blowing Miracles of the American Revolution - Part 2It's no wonder that American History in public schools went the way of the dodo about the same time that God was unceremoniously thrust from the public square back in the 60's. I've spent years studying the American Revolution, and you simply cannot make an honest study of the American Revolution without coming to the conclusion that, either the Americans were cosmically lucky to an unfathomable degree or they were supported by the hand of God. This episode is the second in a series of episodes I'm going to do sharing some of the coolest miracles from the American...2023-10-0925 minAbide in LibertyGeorge Washington's Life Miraculously Preserved; Mind Blowing Miracles of the American Revolution - Part 1It's no wonder that American History in public schools went the way of the dodo about the same time that God was unceremoniously thrust from the public square back in the 60's. I've spent years studying the American Revolution, and you simply cannot make an honest study of the American Revolution without coming to the conclusion that, either the Americans were cosmically lucky to an unfathomable degree or they were supported by the hand of God. This episode kicks off a series of episodes I'm going to do sharing some of the coolest miracles from the American Revolution. In...2023-10-0223 minAbide in Liberty1776 is OK, But 1787 Is Where It's At! - Happy Constitution Day!!Constitution Day is to Independence Day what Easter is to Christmas. Without Easter, there would be no Christmas because it's the resurrection that makes Christ's birth notable. Similarly, without Constitution Day, there would be no reason to celebrate Independence Day as we would have likely been swallowed back up by the British Empire, and you know they don't celebrate the 4th of July. Join this podcast for a little history and for my tribute to a group of men who were truly remarkable and are deserving of our heartfelt gratitude. We should be making more statues of them, not...2023-09-2526 minAbide in LibertyOur Discipline Deficit is Killing This Country (Part 2) | We Have To Start Fixing This in the HomeI start by sharing my experience training our dog. After that, I walk you through how that led me to some insights into the importance of discipline. Self discipline has almost become a four letter word in our culture, but rather than run from it, we desperately need to reinstate its importance in our personal lives, our family lives and in our society at large if we ever wish to return to being a nation capable of governing itself. I also share some thoughts on principles we should keep in mind while disciplining our children. Join me for the...2023-09-1826 minAbide in LibertyOur Discipline Deficit is Killing This Country (Part 1) | We Have To Start Fixing This in the HomeI start by sharing my experience training our dog. After that, I walk you through how that led me to some insights into the importance of discipline. Self discipline has almost become a four letter word in our culture, but rather than run from it, we desperately need to reinstate its importance in our personal lives, our family lives and in our society at large if we ever wish to return to being a nation capable of governing itself. I also share some thoughts on principles we should keep in mind while disciplining our children. Join me for the...2023-09-1120 minAbide in LibertyOliver Anthony Shares The Key to Saving America (Hint - It's NOT Trump or Biden)While Trump proclaims his intentions to retaliate for the persecution he has undergone if he is able to reclaim the White House, Oliver Anthony shares what we actually need to change the individual and collective souls of America. The answer is not retaliation and revenge, it's not Trump, and it certainly isn't Biden. What we need is virtuous charitable leadership that will put God first before all other considerations. Only by playing for God's team do we open ourselves up to his power and aid. We didn't become a nation without Him, and we will be powerless to repair...2023-09-0423 minAbide in LibertyStanding Against Transgender Ideology in Today's World is an Act of Pure LoveIn a head to head debate where logic and common sense are allowed, it's not hard to defeat the arguments of transgender activists. This movement has only been so successful because it has figured out how to shout so loudly that neither they nor you can hear the arguments against it. Cold logic though, does not also help though when on a personal level you are required to confront this issue with some you love. How do you balance Christian love with a bold declaration of Christian and scientific truth? Join me in this podcast where I share some...2023-08-2822 minAbide in LibertySpecialization - Too Much Can Kill You | The Dangers of Outsourcing Too Much (Part 2)Allowing people and countries to specialize in certain things has undoubtedly raised the standard of living for most people on the globe. If there's one thing that COVID taught us though, it's that specializing too much and sacrificing self reliance on the altar of efficiency and maximizing the amount of stuff we can produce and consume is a terrible idea. In this series, I explain some basic economic principles and show how specialization tempered with a focus on self reliance around the necessities of life is not only a good idea, but it's essential for surviving the calamities foretold...2023-08-2128 minAbide in LibertySpecialization - Too Much Can Kill You | The Dangers of Outsourcing Too Much (Part 1)Allowing people and countries to specialize in certain things has undoubtedly raised the standard of living for most people on the globe. If there's one thing that COVID taught us though, it's that specializing too much and sacrificing self reliance on the altar of efficiency and maximizing the amount of stuff we can produce and consume is a terrible idea. In this series, I explain some basic economic principles and show how specialization tempered with a focus on self reliance around the necessities of life is not only a good idea, but it's essential for surviving the calamities foretold...2023-08-1426 minAbide in LibertyGeorge Washington's Farewell Address (Part 3 of 3) - If Only We Had Listened!!George Washington's farewell address was simply nothing short of prophetic. Join me in the third of this three-part series where we read excerpts from his farewell address where he warned us of the very mistakes we are making today. Then join me in imagining what America could be like if we simply heeded his council. It's not too late to learn wisdom from those who went before us and who spent far more time in selfless service of their country than most of us could ever hope to equal. 2023-08-0725 minAbide in LibertyGeorge Washington's Farewell Address (Part 2 of 3) - If Only We Had Listened!!George Washington's farewell address was simply nothing short of prophetic. Join me in the second of this three-part series where we read excerpts from his farewell address where he warned us of the very mistakes we are making today. Then join me in imagining what America could be like if we simply heeded his council. It's not too late to learn wisdom from those who went before us and who spent far more time in selfless service of their country than most of us could ever hope to equal. 2023-07-3121 minAbide in LibertyGeorge Washington's Farewell Address (Part 1 of 3) - If Only We Had Listened!!George Washington's farewell address was simply nothing short of prophetic. Join me in the first of this three-part series where we read excerpts from his farewell address where he warned us of the very mistakes we are making today. Then join me in imagining what America could be like if we simply heeded his council. It's not too late to learn wisdom from those who went before us and who spent far more time in selfless service of their country than most of us could ever hope to equal. 2023-07-2420 minAbide in LibertyAbortion - We have to do something to end this evil, and we can't let our comfort keep us from tryingIn this episode, we follow up last week's discussion of childhood sex slavery with the other great evil plaguing our time - abortion. Just like we have to animate ourselves to do something, ANYTHING, to end child slavery, we have to do something to end the mass genocide of unborn children that has been legalized and celebrated the world over. "How can a people like this, that are without civilization— (And only a few years have passed away, and they were a civil and a delightsome people)... How can a people like this, whose delight is in so m...2023-07-1723 minAbide in LibertySound of Freedom - We Need to Join The Fight to End Human Trafficking TODAY!"The children of God are not for sale." This movie was incredible, and if you are reading this, stop and go see the movie. After the movie, come back and listen to this podcast where I go through my thoughts and feelings from the movie as well as what we should do to take the next steps. Feeling bad about it isn't enough. We can all do something...2023-07-1018 minAbide in LibertyHappy 4th of July - My Tribute to Thomas Jefferson - He's not as bad as he's made out to beTo celebrate the 4th of July, I pay my tribute to Thomas Jefferson by providing a defense for him against some of his most scathing critiques. Some of them are downright false and others are taken horribly out of context. Join me as we learn about him, the world he lived in, and his incredible contribution to freedom for countless individuals.2023-07-0323 minAbide in LibertyCelebrating our National Pride in Immoral Behavior is Societal Suicide!I can't led pride month pass without a conversation about the link between a society practiced in bridling sexual appetites and liberty. A society full of people that can't govern their sexual impulses is simply a society in decline. There is no example in history of a society who survived a wholesale acceptance of immorality. Strangely enough, if you struggle to control basis human impulses, you don't have the moral backbone to be able to handle maximum freedom.2023-06-2621 minAbide in LibertyTrump Arraignment - Are We Now a Banana Republic? | We need a George Washington, not a Trump or BidenTrump's arraignment has been all over the news, in large part because of Biden's departure from hundreds of years of precedent of NOT using political power to go after political opponents. This is the stuff that banana republics and dictatorships are made of. In Trump's speech after the arraignment, he said the cat is out of the bag, and there's no going back. If elected president in 2024, he says, he'll go after Biden in retaliation. Join me in this podcast where I make the case that we don't just have to accept our induction into banana republican-hood. We can...2023-06-1922 minAbide in LibertyPreparing for Armageddon and Is That Really Where We Are Heading?This world is insane, and evil is everywhere. I don't know if Armageddon is right around the corner. But if it is, I talk what we need to have in place to be prepared for it. I also talk about how fear is the least of the feelings we should have about end-of-days tribulation because, on the other side of the hard, is Christ's coming and 1000 years of unparalleled peace. The Founder pushed through the terrible because they hoped for something better on the other side of that. We know what's on the other side of the crazy, and...2023-06-0920 minAbide in LibertyCongress' Spending Bill and Debt Nightmare - What We MUST Do To Course CorrectThe House just passed a spending bill in order to avoid breaching the debt ceiling. Some paint this as a great victory, others as a necessary compromise, but the truth is that Congress is absolutely out of control and the “right” path should have been obvious to Republicans and Democrats alike given the shaky economic environment we find ourselves in and the already insane amount of debt our country carries. Rather than behave responsibly, our representatives seem determined to drive us over a financial cliff as quickly as humanly possible. You don’t want to miss this episode. I go int...2023-06-0522 minAbide in LibertyThrow it at the wall and see what sticks is NOT Constitutional: A look at immigration and congressional budgetingIn this episode, Braeden looks at how immigration laws and policies in recent years as well as Congress' bad habit of raising the debt ceiling and passing continuing resolutions are unconstitutional and violates the rule of law. He also talks about how desperately we need to elect leaders who will do what is right, legal, and Constitutional even if it is unpopular and goes against our personal preferences. We must choose righteousness over all else. When we choose wickedness, the destruction is what we can expect. 2023-05-2925 minAbide in LibertyDeep Dive - Separation of Powers & Checks and BalancesPoliticians these days might talk about separation of powers and checks and balances, but they are more buzzwords than guiding principles. That needs to change. In this episode, I deep dive into both in preparation for next week's episode where I will explain several contemporary issues where they have been violated and ignored and what we can expect in the future if we allow that to continue.2023-05-2219 minAbide in LibertyKeep the Ravenous Wolves Out! | My Tribute to MotherhoodBraeden shares a scripture about the Good Shepherd and the importance of relying on Him to keep the ravenous wolves out. He looks at different ways our society has allowed ravenous wolves to, not only enter our fold, but in many cases we've given them a place of honor. One of the biggest "wolves" we've allowed into most of our homes is the wolf of undermining families and motherhood in particular. Mothers are NOT dumb or clueless. They are the authors of our future, and they deserve more respect than any job, degree, or worldly achievement. God bless all...2023-05-1520 minAbide in LibertyAfter School Satan Club?! - Evil is Everywhere, but God Wins in the EndBraeden talks about how evil is more in your face than ever before. Or is it? Turns out, we are repeating a pattern that has been seen many times throughout history. The difference this time is, God wins and completely annihilates evil in the end. What part are we supposed to play in that? Give this episode a listen to find out. 2023-05-0824 minAbide in LibertyYou CAN Prove God's Existence | Crossing the Delaware - True HeroismPart 1 (0:00) - I read a comment from YouTube from a person claiming that God is completely indiscernible and that as believers we will ourselves into belief with no evidence or real reason whatsoever. I take that argument apart and show how each person can learn for his and herself whether God is real using the scientific method.Part 2 (10:30) - Few moments during the Revolutionary War are more iconic than the crossing of the Delaware River. I summarize the event, highlight George Washington and his unbelievable courage to attempt such a feat in the first place, and share...2023-05-0120 minAbide in LibertyWe Are Mired in MediocrityThere are some things that we demand excellence in: sports, entertainment, and technology just to name a few. On the flip side, our moral center is decaying, our population and the rising generation are less and less educated each year, and faith is out of favor. We find ourselves in the dangerous position of demanding excellence in all the wrong things and settling for mediocrity in all the right things. It's high time for a priority adjustment.2023-04-2422 minAbide in LibertyThe Economy, The Fed, and Trouble Ahead - Part 4 of 4There's been a lot of talk in the news about inflation and interest rates for at least a year now, and the financial world just got dealt another devastating blow with the failure of a couple not insignificant banks in mid March. Join me for the last of four episodes dedicated to learning the basics of macroeconomic financial policy, the role the Fed plays in that, and how they control vital aspects of the economy. I also explore some of the history that set the stage for real trouble with the advent of COVID, and where that has led...2023-04-1724 minAbide in LibertyThe Economy, The Fed, and Trouble Ahead - Part 3 of 4There's been a lot of talk in the news about inflation and interest rates for at least a year now, and the financial world just got dealt another devastating blow with the failure of a couple not insignificant banks in mid March. Join me for the third of four episodes dedicated to learning the basics of macroeconomic financial policy, the role the Fed plays in that, and how they control vital aspects of the economy. I also explore some of the history that set the stage for real trouble with the advent of COVID, and where that has led...2023-04-1022 minAbide in LibertyThe Economy, The Fed, and Trouble Ahead - Part 2 of 4There's been a lot of talk in the news about inflation and interest rates for at least a year now, and the financial world just got dealt another devastating blow with the failure of a couple not insignificant banks in mid March. Join me for the second of four episodes dedicated to learning the basics of macroeconomic financial policy, the role the Fed plays in that, and how they control vital aspects of the economy. I also explore some of the history that set the stage for real trouble with the advent of COVID, and where that has led...2023-04-0318 minAbide in LibertyThe Economy, The Fed, and Trouble Ahead - Part 1 of 4There's been a lot of talk in the news about inflation and interest rates for at least a year now, and the financial world just got dealt another devastating blow with the failure of a couple not insignificant banks in mid March. Join me for the first of four episodes dedicated to learning the basics of macroeconomic financial policy, the role the Fed plays in that, and how they control vital aspects of the economy. I also explore some of the history that set the stage for real trouble with the advent of COVID, and where that has led...2023-03-2722 minAbide in LibertyWe Are Living In The Last Days For Sure - Part 2I've been studying prophecies of the last days recently, and it hit me more than ever just how many of those prophecies we are hitting, and so many of them directly impact our liberties. Don't miss out on the second of this two part series where I take the last days' prophecies from a single chapter in scripture and talk about the modern day fulfillment of them. If you missed Part 1, you'll want to go back and listen to it first.2023-03-2022 minAbide in LibertyWe Are Living In The Last Days For Sure - Part 1I've been studying prophecies of the last days recently, and it hit me more than ever just how many of those prophecies we are hitting, and so many of them directly impact our liberties. Don't miss out on the first of this two part series where I take the last days' prophecies from a single chapter in scripture and talk about the modern day fulfillment of them.2023-03-1320 minAbide in LibertyScreen Time: The Thief of GreatnessIn this episode, I address the issue of screen usage for both adults and children. As we've been discussing the past weeks the importance of bringing everything we are to bear on helping solve the world's problems, one of the greatest hindrances to our own progress and that of our children is the hours we waste on mindless entertainment and glowing screens. Make sure to listen to gain motivation to make a change and for practical suggestions for how to correct this disturbing trend.2023-03-0624 minAbide in LibertyHow Do We Tell What Is True and Real In This Insane World?As the information age matures, how in the world do we sift through all the information and differing points of view to determine what is real, what is true, and what God wants and expects of us. There's really only once source for truth when even our senses can be so easily deceived, and that Christ. Our relationship with him and ability to hear His will for us through the Holy Spirit is more important now than ever. 2023-02-2724 minAbide in LibertyQuit the Empty Calories - Focus Only on What Nourishes Your SpiritIn this episode I share one of the main things that I think holds us Christians back from being a more active voice for truth, especially in a country where we are still (for the time being) in the majority. Satan has done a fantastic job of getting us to consume endless amounts of empty calorie entertainment. There is so much good, spiritually nutritious things for us to spend our time with that we don't really need the fluff. We need to seek out of the best books words of wisdom. I also share a couple experiences I've recently...2023-02-2022 minAbide in LibertyShout Your Discipleship!; Keeping Quiet Isn't Kind, It's SelfishIn last week's episode, I mentioned that I would love for my Christian moral code to be the adopted moral code of our country. I stand by that, but in this episode I explain how that desire is not tyrannical but democratic. We should all vote our consciences and push for what we believe to be right. In a country that is majority Christian though, how is it that there is so much evil in our country? I think we've bought the lie that Christ would want us to be nice and keep our mouths shut even though that's...2023-02-1316 minAbide in LibertyWe MUST Legislate Morality - Trying to Take Morality Out of the Political and Legal Process Is Not PossibleA common defense any time a moral issue comes up in the political sphere is that you can't legislate morality because that would somehow be violating the freedom of religion clause in the Bill of Rights. In this episode I outline the impossibility of trying to exclude morality from legislation or trying to separate morality from religion. Neither are possible. Someone's morality has to win, and in a Republic, that should be the majority, but as Christians, we conceded to defeat to a foe with inferior numbers and inferior moral standing. It's time to stand up and make our...2023-02-0620 minAbide in LibertyI Caught a Glimpse of ZionMy family and I recently moved to a new home and that came with a new church congregation. When we moved we were told it would be a difficult congregation to be a part of because there weren't many young families, but what I found was a glimpse of Zion. In this episode I share those observations in the hopes that we can all work on creating that same environment wherever we happen to be.2023-01-3022 minAbide in LibertyEmbrace the Hard, Hard is GOOD!All too often, I think we place limitations on ourselves. We were given weakness, not to hamstring us, but to force us to our knees. If we humble ourselves, God can turn those weaknesses into strengths. He has some impossible things he needs each of us to do, at least they're impossible to us, but if we let our own limited view of our potential stop us from trying, we are limiting what God can accomplish through us. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to learn about some incredible people in history that we can look to...2023-01-2324 minAbide in LibertyStudent Loan Forgiveness - Charity or Theft?When President Biden signed the student loan forgiveness executive order, there was an uproar of approval on one side and disapproval on the other. Social media was inundated with petty bickering. In this episode, we try to elevate the conversation and the analysis but evaluating this executive order, not on the basis of party preferences, but on the basis of sound, timeless principles of freedom. Don't miss it!2023-01-1622 minAbide in LibertyInterview With Stephanie Dale - Liberty Youth Academy FounderIn this episode, I interview my mother, Stephanie Dale, who founded Liberty Youth Academy. Her story is incredibly inspirational and is a great example of what it takes to stand up against evil, consecrate our lives to God, and find greater meaning in sacrifice and faith. Don't miss it!2023-01-0927 minAbide in Liberty2nd Amendment; Peace Through Strength; Antelope Aren't Safer Without Their AntlersIn this episode I dive into the 2nd Amendment which guarantees to United States citizens the right to keep and bear arms without restriction. I walk through the history of this amendment, why the Founding Fathers actually wanted it in there, and how it is not outdated. I also walk through the atrocities that governments have perpetrated against their unarmed citizens in the 20th century alone. This amendment is more relevant today than ever, and we must jealously defend it if we want to have a prayer of keeping the rest of our liberties.2023-01-0227 minAbide in LibertyWe Are Fighting Evil - We Wrestle Not Against Flesh and BloodIn this episode, I share many of the ways that evil abounds in our society and how important it is that we seek to root it out wherever we find it and in any way that we can. We have to analyze everything based on principles (not political parties) and fight anything that violates those freedoms regardless of whether the perpetrators are a part of a favored party or not. I also talk about how important it is to fight evil actions while avoiding the temptation to demonize God's children, even those who are woefully off track.2022-12-2621 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 9 (Alliances, Family, Debt, & Manifest Destiny)In this final installment of the overview of the 5000 Year Leap by Clean Skousen, I talk about the importance of avoiding entangling alliances, the foundational role the family plays in stable and peaceful societies, the dangers of excessive debt, and the manifest destiny our country has to spread freedom across the globe. 2022-12-1921 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 8 (Rule of Law, Education, and Peace Through Strength)This week, we cover three important principles. The first is the rule of law. For so much of history, and throughout many countries today, the rule of the ruler is what reigns supreme, and that can make for turbulent societies and troubling transitions of power. Second, we explore the importance of education to maintaining freedom and we look at the educational level of early Americans. And finally, we talk about one of George Washington's favorite principles - peace through strength. 2022-12-1217 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 7 (Strong, Local Self Government)Welcome back! I begin by addressing the concept of majority rule. We might think unanimity is preferable, but in practice this leads to rule by the minority, and I explain why that is. I finish up by talking about the importance of keeping as much of the governing local as possible. This is the only way to maximize freedom and generate the best, most efficient outcomes. People know what's best for them and their local communities, not some distant federal government bureaucracy. We need to leave the federal government in charge of the few things it is best equipped...2022-12-0525 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 6 (Written Constitution & Limited Government)In this episode I cover the importance of having a written constitution (and how such a thing was an American invention) as well as the importance of limiting the government through that written Constitution to prevent centralization of power.2022-11-2118 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 5 (Free Market, Separation of Powers, and Checks & Balances)In today's episode, we explore the importance and key elements of the free market economy. We also look at the separation of powers and checks and balances, both what they mean and where these game changing ideas came from. All of these are key elements of a free society, and it's vital to understand them so that we can tell when they are being violated.2022-11-1426 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 4 (Power Corrupts & the Importance of Property Rights)The first principle I talk about in this episode is the corruptibility of human nature and how power corrupts even the most virtuous and well intentioned. The Constitution was structured to prevent even the best-intentioned people from exceeding their authority. The second principle I talk about is how without property rights and government protection of those rights, your right to life and liberty are seriously threatened. Property doesn't seem like a huge deal, but it is the linch pin of all the other rights. Listen on to find out why that is.2022-11-0723 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 3 (Establishing New Government, We Are a REPUBLIC!)Welcome back! In this episode, we continue our study of the principles of liberty by looking at what has to be in place for a nation to alter its form of government, and we look at the Revolutionary War as a case study to see if it meets the criteria for a "just revolution." We applied the same principles and analysis to the Civil War. We also talked about how our country is a Constitutional Republic and NOT a democracy, and why that's a good thing. 2022-10-3126 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 2 (Unalienable Rights and Where Sovereign Power Lies)In this episode, I continue sharing principles of freedom that our Founders believed in and which informed how they built this country. This episode explains what unalienable rights and where the come from. I also dive into the Divine Right of Kings and how revolutionary it was to build a country on the foundation of sovereignty resting with the masses. This seems obvious to us, but the implications of this shift in thinking have been staggering.2022-10-2423 minAbide in LibertyThe Founders' Principles of Freedom - Part 1In this episode I review the first 7 principles of freedom from the book, 5000 Year Leap, that virtually all the Founding Fathers agreed with. I cover the political spectrum the Founders used (not right and left), the important of moral citizens and leaders, the role of God and religion in our country, and the difference between equal opportunity and equal outcomes. I demonstrate the importance of letting principles guide our actions with the example of abortion. You don't want to miss it!2022-10-1729 minAbide in LibertyGeorge Washington: A Great Example for How to Face OppositionIn this episode we dive a litter deeper into the Revolutionary War and focus on the incredible persistence of George Washington. When we are doing God's work, we will face intense opposition, but he will be with there with us, like he was with the Founders during the Revolutionary War, to help assure our ultimate victory despite opposition.2022-10-1023 minAbide in LibertyAmerican vs. French Revolution - We Don't Want To Repeat the French ExperimentIn this episode, I explore the historical case study comparing the American and French Revolutions. I show how an experiment with freedom and a grounding in God led to a very different outcome in America than it did in France. I end making a plea that we make sure to keep God central in our modern efforts to reclaim liberty so that we don’t follow in France’s footsteps.Show Notes0.00 - Introduction0:56 - Freedoms under attack5:19 - American Revolution11:15 - French Revolution20:21 - God’...2022-10-0322 minAbide in LibertyA Stripling Warrior Education (Stand in Holy Places AND Put on the Armor of God)Following up on last week's episode about the importance of God in education, this week I confront the fallacy that our kids can get truth diluted with the philosophies of men at school and all the God stuff at home and have them be as strong as they could be if they were getting pure, undiluted truth in every aspect of their education. I also refute the idea that you can somehow "put on the armor of God" at home through scripture study and ignore the command to "stand in holy place and be not moved." It's not "put...2022-09-2637 minAbide in LibertyEducation for the Real, Eternal WorldEducation is supposed to be so much more than just job training or career prep. This life is a short blip on the grand scale of the eternities, and it is that eternal world that is the real one. Our education and our children's education should be preparing us for that eternal world we are all aiming for. The world we live in is not the real world anymore than the testing center at your local college is the real world. This is the test, and this is where we prepare for our heavenly home. And the great thing...2022-09-1926 minAbide in LibertyTrust God to Work Wonders For You and Through YouOften my doubts center not around God's ability to do great things but in my own ability to do adequately do my part. In this episode I share how I recently struggled with some self doubt and what I learned about God's ability to work miracles both without our help and through imperfect people like me and you. Show Notes0:57: Background2:25: My struggle4:38: Help through another person6:43: The power of prayer11:30: Moses trusting in God's miracles14:24: Hezekiah trusting in God's miracles18:47: Conclusion2022-09-1222 minAbide in LibertyConfront the Darkness and Make It TrembleIn this episode, I focus on how important it is for each of us to learn truth and learn the principles of freedom that our country and its Constitution are founded on so that we can stand up and do our part to defend truth and right. We all lead busy lives, but following Christ means sacrificing some personal comforts and desires to make time to serve him, defend him, and actively work to push back the darkness. I then give a list of four things from Ezra Taft Benson that we can be doing to support the Constitution. 2022-09-0528 min
Outpost of Heaven: the podcast148. A Perfect Brightness of HopeIn this episode we discuss something that has been in our thoughts and hearts really since the pandemic started in 2020 and that is— HOPE. What is it? What does it mean to have a perfect brightness? What does hope look like for us? How do we get more of it? And so on.
Also! Our friends Braeden and Bonnie Hayes over at Liberty Youth Academy started a podcast called Abide in Liberty so when you’re done listening to this episode click the link below to visit theirs!
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www.Instagram.com/outpostofheaven
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/abide-in-liberty/id16...2022-09-0144 minAbide in LibertyWe WERE Founded on Christianity - No Ifs, Ands, or Buts...Those who seek to claim that the United States was NOT founded on Christianity rely on scant claims and ignore a mountain of evidence in order to make their case. Braeden addresses some of the main points they make and shares his favorite quotes from that mountain of founding-era evidence which makes it abundantly clear that this country really was founded on Christianity.2022-08-2935 minAbide in LibertySeparation of Church and State | Spiritual Neutrality RevisitedBraeden responds to comments on last week's episode about spiritual neutrality and reaffirms that faith and believe in God are not somehow intellectually inferior to atheism. Then he goes into this week's topic and explains the importance of understanding the original intent of the Constitution, how the words "separation of church and state" are not even in the Constitution, and what the founders actually intended when they wrote the first amendment guaranteeing freedom of religion. Understanding this concept is vital to preserving what religious liberties we have left and reclaiming what we've lost.2022-08-2240 minAbide in LibertyThe Myth of Spiritual Neutrality - Atheism Is Scientifically Unprovable TooBraeden talks about how the movement to remove God from the public square and public schools beginning in the 60's in favor of Godlessness was not a step in the right direction. There's a prevalent belief that removing faith from the equation leaves you with a neutral alternative that is equally welcoming to all. In practice, that's just not the case, and I take you through some of the reasons for why that is. 2022-08-1523 minAbide in LibertyWhat Abide In Liberty Is All About: Re-enthroning Faith, Family, and FreedomIn this episode, Braeden introduces himself, explains why he is doing this podcast, and previews the topics he'll be discussing in future episodes. He also outlines the underlying assumptions and perspective behind everything that he'll talk about. If you believe in God and want to see families strengthened instead of torn apart, and if you belief that the founding of our nation was inspired by God and deserves to be studied and celebrated, then you'll probably like what you hear.2022-08-0816 min
Outpost of Heaven: the podcast143. (PT 2) Armor of God & Misconceptions about Private & Homeschool ft. Hayes FamilyWelcome to PART 2 of of the two part series on private Christian education with the Hayes Family! If your haven’t listened to part 1, we HIGHLY recommend that you start there (142) and then come back to this one!
We LOVED having Bonnie and Braeden on this episode to discuss the importance of standing in holy places, what it REALLY means to put on the armor of God, and combatting some misconceptions that people have about private and home school education.
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www.Instagram.com/outpostofheaven
www.libertyyouthacademy.com2022-07-2141 min
Outpost of Heaven: the podcast142. (Pt 1) Liberty Youth Academy, Principles of Education & the Constitution ft. the Hayes FamilyLiberty Youth Academy is a private school started by a Latter-day Saint family in St. George to be a holy place of learning through the lense of the gospel of Jesus Christ. They now have a second location in Sahuarita, Arizona and are hoping to continue to grow! In this episode we discus the why and how of their school, and some principles of agency and dive into the American constitution, Braeden’s passion.
This episode is a topic and guest request from one of our listeners, so THANK YOU for sending it in because we loved it so much, ma...2022-07-1453 min
Cars That MatterThe Jenkins' Volkswagen BusPreserving a piece of history: 'Most vehicles that sit outside unattended for four decades aren’t destined to ever move again. But this 1966 Volkswagen Type 2 Deluxe Station Wagon isn’t just any Bus – it’s a piece of civil-rights history, and a memory of a family that spent decades working to make the country a better place.' Travel through the history of 'The Jenkins' Bus'--beginning with VW origins in WW2, through the role the bus played in the Civil Rights Movement, and to its current resting place in the records of The Library of Congress. With excerpts of previous...2020-12-2838 min