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Hick Christian's PodcastHeresy of Nice"The Heresy of Nice: When Christianity Loses Its Edge"David Rice and Gretchen Garrity examine what they call the "doctrine of niceness," arguing that modern Christianity has confused being "nice" with biblical love. They explore how Scripture shows that true love sometimes requires difficult conversations, rebuke, and even righteous anger. Drawing on biblical examples and church history, including ancient heresies such as Marcionism, they discuss how contemporary therapeutic culture has influenced the church's approach to confronting sin and evil. The hosts argue that biblical Christianity calls believers to speak truth boldly, even when it's uncomfortable, citing numerous...2025-06-031h 12
Hick Christian's PodcastSpringfield’s “40 Day for Life” MinistryI spoke with Sister Janine Van Tran from the order Congregation of Mary Queen about the 40 Days for Life ministry.40 Days for Life is a pro-life campaign in 2004 in Bryan/College Station, Texas, initiated by a group led by David Bereit. It’s a focused, peaceful effort to end abortion through prayer, fasting, and community outreach, typically held outside abortion facilities. The campaign runs for 40 days—symbolizing a biblical period of transformation—and occurs twice a year: once in the spring (often aligning with Lent) and once in the fall (usually September to early November). S...2025-03-1230 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWashing the Spider OutHickChristian is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Article 1Article 2During a rush of year-end giving, starting on Thursday, December 19th, 2024, and ending on December 31st, 2024, U-Turn in Education received several year-end donations to its GiveButter campaign that has existed since August 2023. This campaign has languished without a recent gift since about nine months ago when they first received an anonymous gift of $500, then $1000 from Nexstar, the marketing company of KOLR10. [KOLR10] is owned by Mis...2025-01-3028 min
Hick Christian's PodcastHeresy in a Small Town Church?C3, a Church in Maryville, MO, has moved from its Charismatic, more orthodox roots to applying modern culture, victimhood, radical feminism, and Eastern mysticism to the faith.Under the pastor and his wife's leadership, the church has fallen deep into a cult of modern American heresy, where power and wealth are only a few thoughts away through positive energy and manifestation. Christ is a backdrop for false teaching and worship services at this church rather than the center. You can find Nick and Barb's podcasts here and here. Nick...2024-11-2849 min
Hick Christian's PodcastA Straight Christian and a Gay Jew Walk into a LibraryChris Barrett lists his X Bio @midwesthomo77 as such, “Problematic Homo. Tired of the right and the left. Gays need to stick together! They’ll both screw us! LGBTQIA+ @GAG_Missouri Chapter Leader (posts=my own).Chris has been working with Gays Against Groomers (GAG) for approximately two years because of the issues he sees with the radicalization of his Gay community by the political machines left over with money but no good “causes.” These organizations include the Human Rights Council (HRC) and the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD).Jaimee Michell founded...2024-10-2059 min
Hick Christian's PodcastSunshine Requests Show Library Board Member Mispoke or MisrepresentedThe night of the board meeting, September 24, 2024, after the special board meeting at 4:00 pm, I interviewed Ms. Hagen. She stated that the board was forced to take legal action against three board members because a community member was going to sue.Here is my sunshine request.I received a lot of documents today. I will be reviewing them and sharing them with you over the next couple of weeks. Here is the community member she was referencing. Scott Woosley is mentioned as a stakeholder for Nixa City in their Growth Plan. 2024-10-1204 min
Hick Christian's PodcastVote No Amendment 3Wes Scroggins presents how Abortion is not banned in Missouri and that Missourians can still access abortion through either pills or going across state lines. * This bill will not give access to abortion but will allow abortion up to 9 months (with no limits).* This bill will allow anyone to give an abortion with a thin excuse as a medical practitioner. * This bill will prevent anyone from suing someone for medical malpractice for abortion or transcare surgeries. * This bill will allow minors to receive trans-mutilation surgeries and puberty-altering hormones. * This...2024-09-2621 min
Hick Christian's PodcastCitizen Threatens to Sue CCLWhile I appreciate Janis giving me a chance to interview her, the people who need to answer are the CCL Board’s Lawyer, Harry Styron, and the former President Allyson Tuckness. Why did they use the excuse of a private citizen threatening to sue as an excuse for lawfare? Who is this private citizen? Why is he so powerful, but unnamed? He can send comments to the board, but never attends a board meeting to make a public comment? Is that the will of the public or the tyranny of one?...2024-09-2504 min
Hick Christian's PodcastRepublican, Christian, Witch? Updated!Update: I have added new images and video to this interview as the story unfolds. I will continue to do so as more information comes to light.In this phone call, Ms. Dobbins calls a local chiropractor and asks if they do Energy Healing, but the office refers her to the Energy Healer, stating they go to church with her and practice Energy Healing.When I spoke with the pastor of this church on 9/25/2024, he acknowledge she practiced Energy Healing and used Spirit Guides, but he dismissed the concerns that it was Wiccan or New...2024-09-191h 27
Hick Christian's PodcastWho is Coronating our Rural Represenatives?We have lost control of the Republican Party at the Grassroots level and the MOGOP level. Financiers like Axiom Strategies, Victory Enterprises, Steven Tilley, Rex Sinquefield, and many others have broken the state into parcels to further their political and business goals. We saw it in the recent primary with Mike Kehoe. He never showed up for a Republican event or debate and still won the primary by a large margin. Groups like the financiers bankrolled his election and campaign ads so that when he’s governor, he will pay them back with dividends on bi...2024-09-161h 22
Hick Christian's PodcastThe Medici Politics of MaryvilleI drove up to Maryville to interview a woman who had been part of the Nodaway County Federation of Republican Women (FRW). She had been accused and attacked during her time as the President.* For being an outsider (a common theme in Missouri politics)* Falsely accused of whiting out the financial ledger (not in her possession)* She had a coup staged against her while she was receiving a reward* She witnessed Family Politics working to get Jeff Farnan (by all accounts, an incompetent boob elected) * Ignoring much...2024-09-0534 min
Hick Christian's PodcastMOGOP Junta Takeover of Grassroots Central CommitteesThe Problem with the Rhincoceros in the RoomTo save the Republican Party, many local grassroots members in the Central Committees attempted to introduce qualifications for elected officials at the county level (state, also, but that was stopped to disastrous effects). Yet, the Republican Party didn’t want to be saved from the RINOs or its Financiers. It wanted the money, the power, and the glamour. It fought back at many different levels—in many different ways. From the actions at the MO State Convention on May 4th, which cumulated in fist...2024-08-2247 min
Hick Christian's PodcastTerry Hyten and I Dig Deeper into his book, "Ukraine Meets the American Empire"If you didn’t pick up Ukraine Meets the American Empire the last time Terry and I spoke, you are missing out on one of the best-written explanations of any war I have read. I highly recommend it.Terry clearly highlights the problems throughout the 20th Century with our expansionist government and its move into an Empire. Empires are often shortlived, especially if they aren’t willing to conquer and enslave large swathes of the world. Our Christian heritage has slowed this down, but how long will it? You should pick up his book...2024-08-1336 min
Hick Christian's PodcastPrimary Autopsy in MissouriFloyd Jernigan and I discuss the August 6th Primary, tearing it apart and looking inside the political cadaver. What went right? Wrong? And what didn’t matter? Why did the Republicans hurt themselves so badly Tuesday night with some races but not others?Primary Election Resultshttps://enr.sos.mo.govHickChristian is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-08-0841 min
Hick Christian's PodcastMissouri SOS's Lawfare Against Citizen ActivistsLinda Rantz posted a fantastic breakdown of the lawfare in our state against ordinary citizens. She highlights three different examples against three women in our state.First Scenario: If the Missouri Secretary of State seeks the criminal prosecution of a citizen activist who previously stated in writing to the SOS that she perceived a letter from them to her contained a “thinly veiled threat,” and, if the grounds the SOS is using for criminal charges is based on election complaints from two members of an opposing political party,and, if the total ‘evidence’ collected by the SOS is defic...2024-08-031h 04
Hick Christian's PodcastValentina Gomez is Hijacking Candidate ForumsNo Class GomezOn July 12, 2024, Valentina Gomez attended the Wright County Republican Central Committee (WCRCC) meeting with other candidates. She attempted to hijack the questions to have her unallocated and undue time in front of the Wright County voters. However, despite three attempts by the WCRCC chairpeople to have her speak following the rules, Ms. Gomez did not follow the WCRCC’s procedures for being a Candidate presenter. After being removed from the meeting, she drove a mile down the road to the City Hall and threw a tantrum on X, wh...2024-07-3123 min
Hick Christian's PodcastJ@y Ashcr-ft is using the SOS office to Certify Illegal Elections and Block Legal Actions to Expose Him and OthersAli Graeff has been a beacon of hope, fighting and investing in addressing Election Fraud in the state of Missouri since 2020. Her efforts, particularly in the wake of the 2020 election, have become clear to most honest observers—a stolen election.Our elections are no longer secure, from mail-in ballots to ballot harvesting to Dominion machines (and other machines) presenting incorrect numbers. The Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002 brought machine counting into our most critical election infrastructure. We no longer rely on humans (with a tiny miscount rate) who can be verified easily by...2024-07-2549 min
Hick Christian's PodcastUkraine Meets the American EmpireThis book is well-informed and well-researched. Hyten goes after the causes of this war and holds accountable everyone who has been at fault for the last several decades. The Ukranian war didn’t start because of Russian aggression, but rather our never-ending American aggression. Everyone should purchase it and add it to their library and knowledge bank. Terry’s interview was great, and I found it fascinating to dig deeper into the role America played in making NATO an arm of the American Military and Empire to threaten and intimidate Russia and control Europe. Ou...2024-06-2531 min
Hick Christian's PodcastMissouri GOP Disenfranchises the Majority of Missouri Delegates [Again]The CoupOn May 4th, Rep. Dan Stacy, was able to call for a motion for a quorum which closed the Mo GOP State Convention. He colluded with Rep. Ben Baker who was stalling for time by filibustering every proposal set forth by the Grassroots delegates who passed the duly appointed amendments to the platform. Rep. Baker was biding time to hopefully run down the clock. He got his wish when Ron Sanders, prompted by a text from Sandy Karnes,fd went to the mic and erroneously reported to the Convention that the Hotel was...2024-06-201h 04
Hick Christian's PodcastExclusive Exposé: Who is Parson's Puppet Master? Who is Preparing Kehoe to be the next Marionette to dance?I’ve covered the actions of Rex Sinquefield in other articles related to his helping push to get SB727 passed by claiming it was a School Choice bill. However, as Hick Christian uncovered, the bill is simply a way for him and his cronies to get rich while creating welfare queens out of conservative home-school moms. However, he’s not the only political player. Allegedly, The Democrats have to deal with Roland Crowley in St. Louis controlling their media and votes. State-wide, though, one man has risen to power, making Crowley and Sinquefield’s actions seem l...2024-06-1947 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWhat is a Constitutional Sheriff?InterpositionI first learned about a Constitutional Sheriff last Fall when I read The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates by Matthew J. Trewhella. Amazon Link here. https://www.amazon.com/Doctrine-Lesser-Magistrates-Resistance-Repudiation/dp/1482327686Trewhella argues that the sheriff is in a unique position in government to act as a barrier between state and federal overreach and the citizens. We all want a sheriff to exercise this duty, whether we are conservative, progressive, or somewhere in between.Interposition simply means the sheriff or other elected official can be a barrier or wall against violations of...2024-06-1130 min
Hick Christian's PodcastThe Importance of Hand Counting Ballot TrainingLinda Rantz is the author of Missouri Elections: Return to Hand Counting. https://books.google.com/books/about/Missouri_Elections.html?id=fPerzwEACAAJWhy Hand Counting? I posed this question to Linda early in the interview. We have all grown up in a world where we believe technology will solve most, if not all, of our problems. Newspapers report that Hand Counting is wildly inaccurate, while the machines are accurate beyond dispute. Yet, lawsuits are starting to reveal the problems with machines, their reliability, and their vulnerability to manipulation. 2024-06-1048 min
Hick Christian's PodcastA STL Delegate Provides another Eyewitness Account of the State GOPJackie Peck is a conservative grassroots delegate who received little information from her congressional district about basic attendance plans. While there, she was given little information to inform her about the day or the plans. Our interview with her builds the case of dysfunction within the Republican GOP Establishment. As this was her first experience with the Convention, it wasn’t a strong endorsement that government works or functions at even basic procedural processes. For more on the War on Grassroots, read Garrity’s article. Gretchen Garrity is a former journalist who has writ...2024-06-0547 min
Hick Christian's PodcastThe Fantastic and Constitutional Senator Mike MoonJennifer and David interviewed Senator Mike Moon. This was Senator Moon’s first time speaking with Hick Christian. We were glad to host him and talk to him about why he moved into politics, his principled views about the Constitution and faith, and standing up for what is right even when some “call him difficult.”Senator Moon serves District 29 and is finishing his first term. He’s running in the August 6th Primary against Susan Haralson for his second term. He talks to Jennifer and David about what he is most proud of accomplishing in the Sena...2024-06-0429 min
Hick Christian's PodcastSB727 Threatens Public Schools & Children--It Privatizes Public Money and AccountabilityThe InterviewThis interview is intense and detailed. Gretchen was a tremendous asset to have in the interview to think through what Pam told us about SB727. Pam was informative, and at times patient with us, as we dug through the codes, the law, and the ways the state government has tried to hide how they plan to privatize education.This isn’t the big hurrah Conservatives were hoping for in a world free from Public Education though. This is Government education privatized with no accountability. There are no Sunshine requests to be ma...2024-06-031h 13
Hick Christian's PodcastInterview with Gage Copeland, Author of The Time RiderThe book features Charlotte Rowe and Ryder, a mysterious time traveler. Together they must fight to save our universe from the Revenant. Creatures who are from a parallel universe that try to steal the lives of those people who live here in ours. I found my conversation with Gage to be interesting. We talked more off-mic that I wish I had recorded and not left out. He’s a man of faith and has incorporated the themes of faith in his book. The first five chapters I read were fantastic with good character development and voices. ...2024-05-2921 min
Hick Christian's PodcastGod's Emergency Call for ChurchesThe State Government, the Lobbies, and the Outside Groups with Millions (maybe Billions) of dollars were never going to save us from this Ballot Petition.In November, the Church has a clear duty to stand for the lives of the unborn and children. God didn’t call senators to stand up. God didn’t call the Republican party. God did call us. Silence in the face of evil is evil itself. As Christians, I call on you to join with Abolish Abortion Missouri and their Petition to pastors. Contact them at https://abolishabortionmo.org...2024-05-2834 min
Hick Christian's PodcastCensorship within Conservative GrassrootsGail Griswold can be found at www.LocalControl.Substack.comX handle: https://x.com/MOEdWatch @moedwatchGretchen Garrity can be found at https://righttowinozarks.blogspot.comHer X handle: https://x.com/Right2WinOzarks @right2winozaarksConservatives desire local journalists who will tell local stories. They need us to speak for them. Yet, because of the lack of journalism for so long, when we speak the truth, they circle the wagons and begin to exclude people for daring to speak out. Is this what Conservatives should...2024-05-2356 min
Hick Christian's PodcastS.V. Farnsworth--Fantasy AuthorS.V. Farnsworth’s WebsiteI enjoyed reading Woman in the Stone by S.V. Farnsworth. I was able to secure a podcast with her, and we discussed its complex themes around assault and trauma, the irrational decisions made, and how recovery is a slow process over time. Farnsworth has built an interesting world driven by character growth. Her descriptions of objects and people are complete and full. She gives her world life through her words. Living near Joplin, Farnsworth is a local author whose work deserves our attention. While big pu...2024-05-2157 min
Hick Christian's PodcastTony Petrosino--7th Congressional District DelegateMr. Petrosino provides another eyewitness account of the State Convention on May 4th and helps explain what happened. Overall, Nick Meyers and crew bungled many of the procedural parts of the day. Then Representative Ben Baker, from the 160th district, goes on Elijah Haar’s show on KWTO on 93.3 to misrepresent the actions of the Grassroots, insulting by using “Autistic” as a slur against the Grassroots, and trying to dismiss vetting. Too many people on May 4th were acting like it was a day to canvas for SOS Jay Ashcroft or Senator Bill Eigel instead of foc...2024-05-2045 min
Hick Christian's PodcastFall GuysWe must stop blaming the wrong people as we try to find who is responsible for creating the crisis about the towed vehicles and claiming that the vehicles needed towing.Mr. Sanders and Mrs. Hope seem to have been trying to help Convention goers out. Here are possible theories about what happened:* An Employee, without permission, said they would clear cars by towing. They lied. * An Employee was given an incentive to say they were going to tow cars by someone.* The Hotel is lying about its policy. This...2024-05-0910 min
Hick Christian's PodcastBen Baker and Dan Stacy Tow away The GOP PlatformJonica Hope shares information about the Missouri Republican State Convention. On the crucial date of May 4th, Representatives Ben Baker and Dan Stacy strategically employed parliamentary procedure to halt the resolutions favoring life, medical freedom, and girl sports. They also managed to quash a resolution that could have potentially held representatives like them accountable. Ben Baker has a history of hurting conservative causes and criticizing conservative journalists. Jonica shares how they didn't allow a crisis to go to waste when it was announced tow trucks were outside the convention center. Questions remain about the tow...2024-05-0840 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWeeks in Review, April 22nd to May 3rdI have great news. I now have Rumble and YouTube channels. It’s a slow start when you are low budget like I am, but I’m developing my skillset slowly and expanding. Thanks for being a loyal audience. See you all in two weeks. Rumble LinkYouTube Link Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-05-0338 min
Hick Christian's PodcastBrian S. Rohlman, Turning Point USA & Biblical Citizen CoursesI apologize for not introducing Brian S. Rohlman in the podcast. Brian was a great guest. He was informative, intelligent, and our conversation was wide-ranging enough that we let his ice-cream melt quite a bit during our conversation. I encourage people in our community to reach out to him to see how they can implement a Biblical Citizenship class in their church. This isn’t about being a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent. Those parties aren’t about being a Christian. Being a Christian transcends earthly political parties. We belong to God, yet God calls us t...2024-04-2944 min
Hick Christian's PodcastBradley Jackson, Eastern County Commissioner for Christian CountyCommissioner Jackson is a conservative, who has served in Christian County and Ozark politics for many years. His work as commissioner is focused on listening to his constituents and to preserve the values of the committee while helping the County grow. This is an audio interview, so get out your headphones and get to work while I talk to him and ask some questions you may have about the Library, the Planning and Zoning Board, the Battery Storage Building, Taxes, and spending. David’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new po...2024-04-2535 min
Hick Christian's PodcastOne Parent Created a Movement*****Edit*****At around 15 minutes in, Mary’s mic fell down and neither one of us caught it. The sound is fine, but slightly muted so I suggest turning the volume up to hear Mary better.*****Edit*****As the Library Board fought against Mary and others, God brought together different people from different walks of life. For myself, I only started to write articles because we wanted to share what was being said at the Library Board meetings. So you can thank the Library Board Trustees and the Library Board’s Ex...2024-04-2344 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWeekly ReviewI give my opinion on James River and what happened there this week before I get into the news. I then cover my stories and give some insight into each article. I also talk about why it’s bad to have the government in schools. It’s like having the government in churches. If you don’t want the government teaching your theology, you don’t want your government teaching your curriculum. Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-04-1935 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWeek in Review: April 8th to April 12thWe’ve had a lot happen this week, though it has been a little slow in overall news. We had such a build up to the election, it’s been nice to have a little slow down. Things will pick up. I cover my articles this week and I really want to point out that if you want to be kept aware of Community Events, please sign up separately. It is free and there will never be a cost for this separate part of my Substack service. Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.subs...2024-04-1226 min
Hick Christian's PodcastClaude.AI and I have a conversation about Satire, Mockery, Religion, Christ and finally about its biases.Bonus for those of you who like Satire: Here is an important discussion on Satire by Andrew Doyle at New Discourses. I’ve been working with Claude.AI for a while. It’s based on ChatGPT3 and they have an upgraded model you can pay for, but I’m not interested in doing that. I often ask it questions about history (though I can’t always trust it and have to double check the information it gives). Part of its problem is the datasets its programmers have given it. They have built in biases s...2024-04-1035 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWeek in Review from April 1st to April 5thI am constantly trying new things, so I would like to hear your feedback. Let me know what you think about some of the changes I’m making with the weekly podcast. It will be unlocked for paid subscribes at 8am, and free subscribers at 10am. I’m playing around with different times. Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-04-0526 min
Hick Christian's PodcastTom Franiak, 138th District CandidateTom Franiak is a Republican Candidate for office.This is an audio only interview, but I bought some new technology to record me having a conversation with another person. Tom was a willing guinea pig for this and I appreciate his openness. The inteview went well and I enjoyed speaking to him. Please listen to the full interview and remember to vote in the primary on August 6th. Tom’s primary challenger is Burt Whaley and I interviewed him in this article. I found both men to be articulate defenders of conservative ideas. So...2024-04-0430 min
Hick Christian's PodcastDr. Wes Scroggins, from Abolish Abortion Missouri, sits down to speak with me about IP Reform, SB775, and why his faith led him to fight against Abortion.Abolish Abortion Missouri’s Facebook page. To have Dr. Wes Scroggins or another member of his team speak at your church, reach out to them at this email. Abolish Abortion Missouri’s WebsiteContact Missouri Senator Mary Coleman’s office and tell her to get SB775 out of her committee and to a vote. She can’t claim to be pro-life and block bills which would abolish abortion in our state. Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-04-0320 min
Hick Christian's PodcastPatty Quessenberry's Terrible Answer about Kids Transitioning will Shock YouPatty Quessenberry gives an answer in this video at the 53:13 mark to the question asked by a parent, Amy Cooper at 48:59. I apologize for the quality of the sound, but you can see her responses in the subtitles.Her answer is shocking. It’s not an Ozark’s value answer. It is the values brought to us by the organization she is president-elect for, the Missouri School Board Association. The MSBA earlier this year tried to encourage the Ozark School Board to bring in language into their policy which would have encouraged transgender ideology. Ch...2024-03-3009 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWeek in Review, March 25th to March 29thWe’re voting April 2nd. Make sure you vote. We will have a recap of the voter guides on Monday, April 1st. Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-2925 min
Hick Christian's PodcastWeek in Review, March 18th to March 22nd Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-2319 min
Hick Christian's PodcastLocal News from March 11th through March 15thI cover the news story about library staff that are fired because they refuse to follow the Library Board’s directions. Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-1535 min
Hick Christian's PodcastUTurn in Education tries to turn Christian Nationalists into a slur because Christians care about child porn in the libraries and schools Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-1112 min
Hick Christian's PodcastNewsweek tries to muddy the water on Gragg's billhttps://www.newsweek.com/republican-bill-would-imprison-teachers-who-support-trans-students-1875402 Get full access to HickChristian at hickchristian.substack.com/subscribe2024-03-0409 min