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Big Brown ArmyThe Elections: One Week LaterSend us a textDeCruz, Jordi, and Josh do a post-mortem on the 2024 Elections. Why did the Democrats lose? Why was the Kamala Harris Campaign so bad? Will the Republicans squander all their gains? Listen to find out more. NOTE: Apologies on DeCruz's audio. Still trying to figure out what went wrong. 2024-11-121h 07Big Brown ArmyThis Week: Corrections, Court Cases, and CoronationSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi return for an episode about EVERYTHING. DeCruz addresses his style of conservatism and Jordi continues on her stand against big government. Articles referenced: Billy Binion's Reason article on Geraldine Tyler's case before the Supreme CourtWaPo Opinion on Kamala Harris in 2024 by Eugene RobinsonScientific American article on why the term 'JEDI' is problematicRebekah Bastion's Forbes article on 'A Rise in Biased Job Language...'2023-05-031h 08Big Brown ArmyThis Week: Cable News Purges and Republican Field SurgesSend us a textJordi and DeCruz are back! This week, they discuss the recent cable news firings and the Republican Presidential field for 2024 . Also, Tom Holland recap. Note/Correction: DeCruz said that Vivek Ramaswamy is polling at 14%. This is incorrect. 2023-04-271h 09Big Brown ArmyTom Holland joins the Big Brown ArmySend us a textBritish historian and author, Tom Holland, joins DeCruz for a conversation on just about everything. Tom is the author of several historical works including: Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World, Rubicon, and Persian Fire.He's also co-host of the podcast, The Rest is History along with Dominic Sandbrook. He can be followed online on Twitter at @holland_tomYou can follow DeCruz at @decruzp on TwitterOr email us at bigbrownarmy@gmail.com2023-04-1157 minBig Brown ArmyThis Week: Election Perception and Musk Is Flexin’Send us a textJordi and DeCruz return for more Midterm Election nonsense. And Elon Musk takes over Twitter. Will DeCruz finally get unblocked by major journalists? 2022-10-281h 04Big Brown ArmyThis Week: We’re Back!Send us a textJordi and DeCruz are back for another episode for This Week! They cover a lot of politics and culture that happened during the hiatus. Unfortunately, DeCruz doesn't have access to his regular microphone so the audio quality isn't the best this week. Apologies! 2022-10-101h 04Big Brown ArmyThis Week: Biden's Cratered Ratings and China's Covid CraziesSend us a textJordi and DeCruz are back to take on this week's news updates. Also, stay listen for DeCruz's rant on what's happening in China. 2022-04-1448 minBig Brown ArmyAfter the HiatusSend us a textDeCruz and Ray are back. DeCruz shares an update on his Dad and all that's happened in his life recently. Also discussed: The Slap Heard Around the World. Apologies for the technical difficulties in this episode. 2022-04-031h 14Big Brown Army2021 In Review: Top 5 News Stories of the YearSend us a textJordi and DeCruz finish out the year with a quick run-down of the top stories of 2021. 2021-12-3159 minBig Brown ArmyPre-Christmas Eve with DeCruz and RaySend us a textRay and DeCruz come back to explain what's been going on at Big Brown Army during the prolonged absence and discuss movies, family, etc. 2021-12-2456 minBig Brown ArmyThis Week: The Metaverse, Virginia’ Governor Race, and Infrastructure Bill WoesSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi return after another long break to discuss the Week in Review. Important tidbits: DeCruz finally got the 'Rona, Jordi's kids hate wearing Halloween costumes, and some other unimportant things. 2021-10-3048 minBig Brown ArmyThis Week: Totalitarianism, at Home and AbroadSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi return to another Week in Review to discuss COVID Vaccine Mandates, another Afghanistan update, and unconventional names for girls. 2021-10-031h 00Big Brown ArmyThis Week: Afghanistan, Covid Plan, and an Abortion BanSend us a textSpecial thanks to Week in Review co-host for that great title. DeCruz and Jordi discuss the top domestic headlines for you... again. Karen Swallow Prior's great NYT op-ed on the Texas abortion ban.David French and Sarah Isgur break down the Texas abortion law and the Supreme Court decision that made heads explode. Email us at bigbrownarmy@gmail.comFind us on Twitter: @bigbrownarmy2021-09-1052 minBig Brown ArmyThe Official 100th EpisodeSend us a textAfter almost a year and a half, DeCruz, Ray, and Jordi are finally at the 100th Episode. It's been a long journey and we're grateful to all our listeners and fans. Even if you didn't give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. 2021-08-2958 minBig Brown ArmyMid-Week Roundup: Afghanistan EditionSend us a textJordi and DeCruz return to the Big Brown Army for a Mid-Week Roundup to reflect on the continuing decline of America. Our leaders make terrible choices and innocent people pay for them. Rinse and repeat. 2021-08-1949 minBig Brown ArmyMars Hill ReflectionsSend us a textRay is back on the Big Brown Army after a long break and so is DeCruz. Today they reflect on the popular new podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill"You can find the podcast here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/2021-08-1250 minBig Brown ArmyWeek In Review: Billionaire Space Race, Kids in Masks, and the Vaccination SituationSend us a textJordi and DeCruz are back for another Week In Review! Why is Mackenzie Bezos the luckiest woman in the world? Jordi has new pets...ones that were rescued from the jaws of a reptile. 2021-07-221h 01Big Brown ArmyUnderstanding Critical Race Theory with Bradly MasonSend us a textDeCruz has questions, you have questions, we all have questions for the hot button topic taking over school boards, legislative sessions, and churches in the US: Critical Race Theory. Thankfully, Bradly Mason joins us on this episode of Big Brown Army to discuss this area of academia and also to answer questions about race and racism in America. You can find out more on Bradly's work at: alsoacarpenter.comFind him on Twitter: @alsoacarpenter2021-07-191h 12Big Brown ArmyWeek In Review: A Very American EpisodeSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi are back for another Week In Review! Is this the episode that finally gets them canceled? Happy Independence Day, everybody! 2021-07-061h 06Big Brown ArmyWeek In Review: Joe Goes Global, Juneteenth Gets Its Due, and Portland Police Are Officially Over ItSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi are back together for another Week in Review. What's special about this episode? DeCruz just tried a new version of Coke and he's NOT happy about it. 2021-06-1858 minBig Brown ArmyWeek In Review: Al Jazeera Gets a Trophy, Kamala Overshoots the Border, and Fauci is Science Made FleshSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi come back to talk about the week that was. To discuss everything from Al Jazeera to Al Roker. Not really Al Roker. 2021-06-1159 minBig Brown ArmyMid-Week Roundup: Wuhan Lab Theory Returns and LA’s Mayor Heads to IndiaSend us a textJordi and DeCruz get together to bring you the Mid-Week Roundup! Lots of things happening. First, India gets hit with the second wave of the COVID pandemic. Now, they're about to get LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, will the ordeals never cease? 2021-05-281h 02Big Brown ArmyBrown People Solve the Middle East CrisisSend us a textAnother Israel-Palestine conflict, another ceasefire, how should Christians view these crises? Ashish Joy and Joash Thomas join DeCruz to talk about growing up Brown, Evangelical, and with pro-Israel attitudes. You can find (@storyfocus) Ashish Joy's podcast here: https://futureof.church/You can find (@joashpthomas)Joash Thomas's latest article for Religion Unplugged here. 2021-05-221h 06Big Brown ArmyWeek In Review: War in the Middle East, Inflation Situation, and the CDC States the ObviousSend us a textThat's right! It's a Week in Review! Jordi and DeCruz are back and we're here to give you all the news that's fit to read.. or something like that. We discuss Israel-Palestine, the economy, and why our leaders lie to us. 2021-05-171h 00Big Brown ArmyDon't Worry, The CDC Says It's OK!Send us a textRay and DeCruz are back to talk about Israel/Palestine and the CDC with their new mask guidelines.2021-05-1755 minBig Brown ArmyThe Church and Cancel CultureSend us a textWarren Mainard, a close friend of DeCruz, joins us on the Big Brown Army today. Warren is the Executive Director of Impact Players, an organization dedicated to inspiring men to be great husbands, fathers, and leaders. Warren also does the Impact Players Podcast and the sports podcast Duck & Dawg Show.2021-05-1052 minBig Brown ArmyBig Brown Army Responds to Joe Biden's Speech to CongressSend us a textDeCruz, Jordi, and Ray get together to discuss Joe Biden's speech to a joint session of Congress. Also: Jordi shares about the loss of a dear member of the Big Brown Army family. 2021-05-091h 16Big Brown ArmyCOVID in India and Seattle Royal Family SplitsSend us a textRay and DeCruz address COVID realities around the globe and reflect on the break-up of one of the most prominent couples in the world. 2021-05-0959 minBig Brown ArmyThe Pandemic's Impact on ChurchesSend us a textDeCruz's friend, Pastor Tony Jaime, joins the show to talk about his perspective on COVID-19 and the impact it has made on pastors and the Church in America. You can learn more about Tony's efforts at www.ravensdalebibleacademy.com.2021-04-151h 11Big Brown ArmyRussia and China's Saber-Rattling and Gaetz Meltdown ContinuesSend us a textRay and DeCruz are back again to talk about literally anything. Tonight, we address Russia's military buildup in Eastern Europe and closer to home, what's the heck is going on with Matt Gaetz?2021-04-081h 02Big Brown ArmyWeek In Review: Biden Bungles Border and Georgia and Gaetz Get GriefSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi come together for another Week in Review! Lots to talk about this week as Biden faces his first major crisis and Georgia becomes the nation's pariah with its new voting law. 2021-04-0558 minBig Brown ArmyWhat It Means To Be SuccessfulSend us a textRay and DeCruz are back this week to discuss the idea of success and what should actually matter to us. Get ready for some conversations about faith and chasing the American Dream. Not your typical BBA episode. 2021-03-261h 01Big Brown ArmyWeek In Review: China Hypocrisy, Filibuster Fight, and a Pastor Gets Himself in the DoghouseSend us a textDeCruz and Jordi are back for another Week in Review where they discuss the first US-China Diplomatic meeting of the Biden Administration in Anchorage and the fight between Democrats and Republicans about the Senate Filibuster. Also, DeCruz gets his first COVID Vaccine dose. 2021-03-2147 minBig Brown ArmyThe Killings in Atlanta, Immigration Crisis, and moreSend us a textDeCruz and Ray address what happened in Atlanta on Tuesday with a followup conversation about misogyny in Christian circles. They also talk about racism towards Asians in America. Immigration and a host of other topics as well. DeCruz may get back on Twitter. May. 2021-03-191h 19Big Brown ArmyMid-Week ShenanigansSend us a textThe Big Brown Army crew with Jordi, Ray, and DeCruz are back to discuss current events and generally make fun of each other. One of our co-hosts has a history of participating in beauty pageants...guess who? 2021-03-121h 05Big Brown ArmyThe Potpurri EpisodeSend us a textDeCruz and Ray talk about a wide variety of topics. Everything from NY Governor Cuomo's continued meltdown to that one subject DeCruz doesn't want to talk about. Also, DeCruz doesn't know how to pronounce potpurri. 2021-03-0658 minBig Brown ArmyWeek In Review: CPAC is Wack and Cuomo’s No-No’sSend us a textJordi and DeCruz get together again for another Week in Review! They discuss BBA Hall of Shame member Andrew Cuomo's latest week from hell, Biden's Middle-East foreign policy, and COVID vaccine updates. Also, will we ever get rid of Trump? If you won the BBA Review contest, please reach out to bigbrownarmy@gmail.com. 2021-03-0255 minBig Brown ArmyA Very Meta EpisodeSend us a textDeCruz and Ray are back to discuss some quick items including answering listener mail. They also announce the winner of the Review contest. DeCruz isn't really a foodie, he just likes to consume food. And lots of it. 2021-03-0156 minBig Brown ArmyA Very Cold Week in TexasSend us a textDeCruz and Ray are back to discuss the latest in news and foolishness around the country. Millions of Texans struggle without power while politicians and journalists try to score points. DeCruz's favorite politician, NY Governor Andre Cuomo continues his great work combating COVID-19 in his state. Tune in for a classic Big Brown Army episode, complete with a blunder-filled opening. 2021-02-181h 02Big Brown ArmyBig Brown Army Hearts Valentine's DaySend us a textDeCruz quizzes his married friends Ashish and Kaeli about love, relationships, and advice for single people. This is more of a Big Beige Army episode. 2021-02-141h 11Big Brown ArmyMid-Week Round Up: Trump’s Lawyer is a Mess and COVID NonsenseSend us a textDeCruz, Jordi, and Ray meet up again to chat about The Second Great Impeachment, the never-ending war on COVID-19, and a recent spate of cancellations. DeCruz struggles to remember what's actually in the articles of impeachment and tries to get Ray to name his future child after the show. Listen for more shenanigans from your favorite trio. 2021-02-111h 22Big Brown ArmyWeek in Review: Supreme Ruler Biden, COVID Blunders, and the BBA Hall of ShameSend us a textJordi and DeCruz are back with another Week in Review episode as we close out the month of January. We inaugurate the Big Brown Army Hall of Shame and induct two new members. Send us your suggestions for who else belongs in our most prestigious group. 2021-02-0155 minBig Brown ArmySh***ing the StockSend us a textRay and DeCruz address the Gamestop/Reddit/HedgeFund/RobinHood debacle. This is an ongoing news story so some of the facts in this pre-recorded podcast may be outdated. Also, please don't take financial advice from us, we don't know what we're talking about. Especially DeCruz. He just likes to rant. 2021-01-291h 15Big Brown ArmyInauguration DebriefSend us a textRay and DeCruz recap Wednesday's Inauguration of Joe Biden and go over powerful moments like the amazing poem by Amanda Gorman and Garth Brooks singing. This was no "American Carnage."2021-01-211h 15Big Brown ArmyWeek in Preview: Nothing To See Here. Just Trust the Plan.Send us a textDeCruz and Jordi tackle the week ahead in their first episode together in 2021. As troops gather in Washington D.C for Joe Biden's Inauguration, the tension is thick. Also, what happens next with Trump's second impeachment? 2021-01-1945 minBig Brown ArmyOne Week LaterSend us a textDeCruz and Ray continue their mid-week ramblings one week after the Storming of the Capitol. They take on topics like #TheGreatPurge and the future of conservatism. Also, Ray continues to drop references to pop culture that DeCruz has no idea about. 2021-01-151h 10Big Brown ArmyAnu George Canjanathoppil: Sari-Clad Modern-Day AbolitionistSend us a textIn today's special episode, DeCruz chats with his new friend, Anu George Canjanathoppil, who is Executive Director of International Justice Mission in Canada. Anu shares her incredible life story and her passionate heart for global justice. A rudimentary understanding of Malayalam may be needed for this episode. 2021-01-1455 minBig Brown ArmyAn Uncertain FutureSend us a textDeCruz and Ashish take a look at the week that was. 2021 is off to an unbelievable start even by 2020 standards. Will Donald Trump get impeached? What are the consequences of deplatforming a significant number of conservatives from online social media platforms? How do you talk to the conspiracy addled fringe? 2021-01-091h 18Big Brown ArmyJesus and John Wayne and Billy GrahamSend us a textDeCruz has a conversation with Dr. Kristin Du Mez, the author of Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. They talk about the history of white evangelicalism in America and how much the past is responsible for the present. Du Mez is a history professor at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She is also the last Big Brown Army guest of 2020! 2021-01-011h 10Big Brown ArmyJulie George from The Shape Up LabSend us a textDeCruz's friend, Julie George, joins us for a conversation about fitness and nutrition. Julie is a superstar in corporate finance by day and a fitness instructor/ nutrition coach the rest of the time. She's also the founder of The Shape Up Lab which provides "evidence-based nutrition coaching."You can contact Julie George on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshapeuplab/Or at The Shape Up Lab: www.theshapeuplab.com 2020-12-2856 minBig Brown ArmyRacism in American Christianity & PoliticsSend us a textJoash Thomas leads International Justice Mission's Advocacy & Mobilization efforts in the US Southeast region. He has a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs from Georgia State University, a Master's degree in Political Management from The George Washington University, and is currently pursuing a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary.DeCruz and Joash have a broad conversation about American Christianity and Joash's stint in the Georgian Republican Party. 2020-12-261h 02Big Brown ArmyDeCruz and Ray Talk Star WarsSend us a textYour favorite pals in the podcast world are back to chat about TV shows and visits to the State Penitentiary. Be grateful DeCruz and Ray didn't force you to listen to them reacting to the Star Wars Holiday Special for an entire episode. 2020-12-241h 05Big Brown ArmyJourney to American Evangelicalism and Beyond!Send us a textDeCruz and his old friend Ashish Joy have a free-flowing conversation about American Christianity, their roots in Indian Pentecostalism, and how they've changed in their outlook over the past two decades. You can reach Ashish at a.joy@hey.com or his website. www.ashishjoy.com2020-12-231h 23Big Brown ArmyWeek In Review: The Election Saga Continues, Dr. Jill is in the House, and Vaccine Distribution the Woke WaySend us a textDeCruz and Jordi do their last Week In Review episode for 2020. Really, it's only the last episode for this year. Time is a flat circle. Conversations about elections, COVID, and doctorates. 2020-12-201h 03Big Brown ArmyApplicants for the Galactic FederationSend us a textDeCruz and Ray count down the weeks to the end of 2020 and talk through UFOs, Carl Lentz, and how to pronounce the word "microwave." Who wants to join the Galactic Federation with DeCruz? 2020-12-101h 08Big Brown ArmyWeek In Review: Trump is a Grinch, Nancy Eases Up, and COVID Hypocrisy Goes ViralSend us a textAnother week has passed us by and that means it's time for another Week in Review with DeCruz and Jordi. How many characters are you allowed when you tweet? Do you get more when you're POTUS? 2020-12-0755 minBig Brown ArmyThe Week in Review: Festivus Begins! Election Update, School Closures, and Who is America’s Worst Governor?Send us a textJordi and DeCruz once again tackle the Week in Review and address the state of affairs in the U.S and the world. DeCruz goes on a rant about international America haters and Jordi addresses guinea pig cuisine possibilities. "I got a lot of problems with you people, now you're gonna hear about it!" 2020-11-281h 06Big Brown ArmyRay and DeCruz Talk ThanksgivingSend us a textA very special Thanksgiving Week episode for the Big Brown Army. "Let us never speak of this again." 2020-11-251h 01Big Brown ArmyThe Week in Review: Obligatory Election Coverage and Continuing Covid DramaSend us a textMay we never speak of that election again. Just kidding! Jordi and DeCruz are back with another Week in Review. 30% MORE ELECTION COVERAGE THAN STORE BRANDS. 2020-11-141h 02Big Brown ArmyRay and DeCruz do a Post-Election DebriefSend us a textThe Dynamic Mid-Week Duo is back after a brief hiatus with lots of post-election analysis. DeCruz and Ray talk about the state of U.S politics and where the two parties go from here. They also spend some time talking about whether character matters when you vote for a candidate. 2020-11-131h 16