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Cold War CinemaBONUS: Tribute to Peter Watkins (1935–2025)In this bonus episode of Cold War Cinema, Jason Christian is joined by the independent filmmakers Eric March and Christopher Jason Bell, to discuss the films and legacy of the British filmmaker and media theorist Peter Watkins, who died on October 30, 2025, one day after his nintieth birthday. Watkins stands apart in film history for his bold cinematic vision, his innovations of the pseudo-documentary, and for his unflinching cinematic attacks on the mass media and authoritarian states. For these reasons and others, he has never been given his due in the academy or in popular culture. We discuss why this r...
2025-11-191h 51
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 8: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956, Don Siegel)"They're here already! You're next! You're next! You're next!" The Cold War Cinema team returns to discuss the 1956 sci-fi classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Something is off in the sleepy little town of Santa Mira, California. As residents begin worrying that their family and friends no longer seem to be who they say they are, Dr. Miles Bennell and his former flame Becky Driscoll slowly uncover an alien plot to replace every person on earth with otherworldly duplicates. Directed by Don Siegel (Riot on Cell Block 11, Dirty Harry, Escape from Alcatraz) and written by Daneil Mainwaring...
2025-11-171h 35
The Jason Jones ShowThe Jason Jones Show | The War on Christians with Father Viktor, Director of VPP Nigeria The Jason Jones Show | The War on Christians with Father Viktor, Director of VPP Nigeria In this powerful episode, Jason Jones speaks with Father Viktor, the Director of VPP Nigeria, about the escalating persecution of Christians across Nigeria.Father Viktor shares firsthand stories from the field — of faith, suffering, and resilience — and explains how the Vulnerable People Project (VPP) is providing protection, aid, and hope to those most in need. 🕊️In This Episode The reality of C...
2025-11-0948 min
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 7: Poet (1956, Boris Barnet)This week on Cold War Cinema, we look at Boris Barnet's Poet (sometimes refered to as The Poet), a 1956 feature about the role of art and literature in war and revolution. Join hosts Jason Christian, Tony Ballas, and Paul T. Klein for a broad-ranging conversation about the film and the politics of form and style. Throughout, we consider: The challenges of context-dependent domestic filmmaking and international spectatorship How film narrative and aesthetic modes like Socialist Realism participate in the construction of national myths, imaginaries, and ideologies Barnet's dynamic use of framing, bl...
2025-10-271h 22
The Profitable CreativeMergers and Acquisitions: A New Frontier | Jason ClarkSend us a textPROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of the Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jason Clark of Via Studio about the evolution of his agency, the challenges of ownership, and the importance of building a saleable business. They discuss mergers and acquisitions, the balance between creativity and profitability, and the emotional aspects of money in business. Jason shares his insights on leadership, team dynamics, and the necessity of trust within organizations. The conversation also touches on the impact of technology and venture capital on the creative industry, as well...
2025-10-1446 min
The GuidelightChristian Business Exit StrategyThinking about selling your business? In this episode of The Guidelight, Jason Trent sits down with entrepreneur and M&A advisor Jay Mink, Director of Outreach at the National Christian Foundation, to talk about how to exit a business with wisdom, strategy, and purpose.They explore practical strategies for choosing the right buyer, protecting company culture, creating values-driven deals, and building a lasting legacy. This conversation is perfect for business owners, leaders, and Christian entrepreneurs who want more than just a sale — it’s about stewardship, strategy, and leav...
2025-10-1436 min
Chisel & CompassIs America a Christian Nation?Is America truly a Christian nation—or have we strayed too far from our biblical roots? 🇺🇸 In this powerful and timely episode of Chisel & Compass, hosts Jason Duncan and Dr. Justin Moseley dive into one of the most controversial questions facing America today.
Just days after Charlie Kirk’s assassination and memorial, we revisit his powerful defense of America’s Christian foundation and examine whether the Founding Fathers built this nation on biblical principles—or if we’ve been misled by modern interpretations.
From the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to state constituti...
2025-10-0141 min
Successful Spiritualpreneur PodcastJason Duncan: Exit Without Exiting, Scaling Beyond Yourself & Freedom in Business | Ep56Jason Duncan is the Founder & CEO of The Exiter Club, a mastermind designed to help high-level entrepreneurs break free from the grind and scale their businesses. He is the best-selling author of Exit Without Exiting and the host of The Root of All Success podcast. Known as America’s Exit Coach, Jason specializes in helping entrepreneurs step away from daily operations without losing ownership or profits.Jason’s mission is to help entrepreneurs build businesses around their lives, not the other way around. Using his #ExitWithoutExiting strategy and XOS™ Method, he helps business owners create systems that allow...
2025-09-0534 min
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 6: Pickup on South Street (1953, Samuel Fuller) w/ guest Stephen Gillespie"Are you waving the flag at me?" The Cold War Cinema team returns to look at Samuel Fuller's 1954 noir masterpiece, Pickup on South Street, with special guest Stephen Gillespie, film critic and cohost of The STACKS and I'm Thinking of Spoiling Things. When small-time thief Skip McCoy picks the wrong pocket on a busy subway car, he quickly becomes the most popular lowlife in town, trailed by crooked cops, the feds, and a Communist spy ring. Join Stephen and hosts Jason Christian and Paul T. Klein as they discuss: Why J. Edgar Hoover...
2025-09-041h 14
Cold War CinemaBONUS: Interview of Christopher Jason BellIn this bonus episode, cohost Jason Christian interviews the independent filmmaker Christopher Jason Bell. Besides being a filmmaker, Bell is a board of director of the streaming co-op MeansTV. Bell's archival doc series about George W. Bush's presidency, Miss Me Yet, can be watched on MeansTV and received praise from numerous outlets such as The Baffler, AV Club, and Filmmaker magazine. His third feature Failed State premiered at Torino Film Festival and is continuing to screen across the world. His newest documentary short, Attention Shoppers, features Abby Martin and can be viewed on MeansTV. His latest narrative short, The...
2025-08-281h 06
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 5: Silvery Dust (1953, Abram Room & Pavel Armand)This week on Cold War Cinema, we discuss the 1953 Soviet science-fiction drama, Silvery Dust, directed by Abram Room and Pavel Armand, a film once again set in the United States. The film concerns an American scientist who has developed a powerful new weapon of mass destruction designed to wipe out populations within a large area while leaving no harmful radioactive residues or traces. In the film, the scientist colludes with a Nazi colleague and various private interests, who all conspire with the government to use innocent Black men as test subjects, without their knowledge or consent. Join h...
2025-08-141h 38
Christian Emergency PodcastParenting Gen Z: Guiding Christian Kids and Teens in Hostile Cultures, with Jason Jimenez (Encore)Christian kids and teenagers today face a gauntlet of challenges, particularly when it comes to remaining faithful in our increasingly faithless cultures.Christians parents are in a similar boat. Many have no clue how to help their young ones navigate today’s pressures. How do they even instruct their kids when things shift so swiftly? How do moms, dads or grandparents find their own bearings, let alone direct their families?These are common frustrations shared by most Christian parents – even pastors and youth pastors. Fortunately, there are resources and leaders available to help you chart a co...
2025-08-1138 min
Cold War CinemaBONUS: The Phoenician Scheme (w/ guest Matthew Ellis)"Normal people want the basic human rights that accompany citizenship in any sovereign nation. I don't… I don't live anywhere; I'm not a citizen at all. I don't need my human rights." The Cold War Cinema team is back with special guest Matthew Ellis, a researcher, artist, and cohost of the Pacific Northwest Insurance Corporation Movie Film Podcast, for a special bonus episode covering Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme. Recently released on home video and streaming, the film follows the cunning, reprobate industrialist Zsa-zsa Korda (Bencio Del Toro) as he swindles his way into a massive infrastructure de...
2025-07-291h 35
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 4: I Married a Communist A.K.A. The Woman on Pier 13 (1949, Robert Stevenson)This week on Cold War Cinema, we discuss Robert Stevenson's 1949 drama, I Married a Communist, also known as Woman on Pier 13. This Hollywood production is one of the most storied—and notorious—anti-communist films of the early Cold War era. The movie revolves around a San Francisco shipping executive who worked his way up from the docks, as a stevedore, only to find himself embroiled in a Communist plot to sabotage a labor contract. Join hosts Jason Christian, Tony Ballas, and Paul T. Klein as we consider: How Hollywood colluded with the government to portray Commu...
2025-07-241h 43
Christian Warrior Mission0032S 1 John 1 - Confess and Conquer: Why Christian Warriors Need War Councils - SermonNeed Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you!Are you struggling to make progress in your Christian walk? The solution might be simpler—and more challenging—than you think.In this powerful teaching from 1 John 1, we unpack the transformative truth that "God is light and in Him is no darkness at all." This isn't just theological theory; it's a practical reality that affects every aspect of our relationship with God and fellow believers.We explore the revolutionary concept of forming a "War Council"—trusted Christian brothers and sisters who kn...
2025-07-2044 min
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 3: The Russian Question (1948, Mikhail Romm)"I used to think there was one America, but there are two. There's no place for me in McPherson's and Hearst's America, but there is in Lincoln's and Roosevelts!" This week on Cold War Cinema, we discuss Mikhaill Romm's 1948 drama, The Russian Question. In this Soviet production, winner of the 1948 Stalin Prize and based on a play of the same name by Konstantin Siminov, a mendacious newspaper editor sends columnist Harry Smith to the Soviet Union to write a book critical of socialism. But when the principled columnist returns to the United States, he quickly realizes that t...
2025-07-031h 40
Cold War CinemaBONUS: Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (crossover episode w/ Wise the Dome TV) In this crossover episode with Rakeem Shabazz of Wise the Dome TV, Cold War Cinema co-host Anthony Ballas discusses the recent documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'État (dir. Johan Grimonprez 2024). The documentary explores the weaponization of jazz music during the Cold War, the contradictions of using Black art to mask American imperialism, and the legacy of artists like Louis Armstrong, Max Roach, and Nina Simone. Ballas breaks down how the film links Cold War coups and cultural propaganda to present-day resource extraction in the Congo, and why the documentary's archival style is itself a radical political act. Ballas a...
2025-06-201h 08
Successful MusiciansEpisode 63: How Christian Ray Flores Rewrote His Life’s SongFor the entire interview transcript, please click here.Christian Ray Flores is a Chilean-Russian artist, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born in Moscow in 1969, he rose to fame in Russia’s music scene with hits like Our Generation, then shifted to social impact and venture building in the U.S., co-founding Third Drive to empower startups and causes worldwide.What You’ll LearnIn this powerful and vulnerable episode, you'll hear the remarkable story of Christian Ray, a successful pop artist who left the spotlight to pursue something far more meani...
2025-06-1744 min
Cold War CinemaBONUS: Resistance Cinema (crossover episode w/ The Socialist Shelf)This is a crossover episode with The Socialist Shelf podcast. Our co-host Jason and his wife, Ankita, were invited on the Socialist Shelf to dicuss a radical cinema educational project they run in Atlanta called Resistance Cinema, as well as the role that radical cinema plays in social movemets. Ankita is a Bollywood expert and the co-host of the The Desi Gaze, a podcast about overlooked Hindi cinema. We hope you enjoy this show! Don't forget to subscribe to The Socialist Shelf and The Desi Gaze, and leave us a review! Jason's article referenced in the podcast is...
2025-06-121h 16
The Build Better BluePrintTactics, hope, and belief in yourself equals RESULTS! w/Jason Hull, CEO of DoorGrowIn this conversation, Christian Cardamone interviews Jason Hull, the founder and CEO of DoorGrow, a leading property management coaching company. Jason shares his journey from starting a web design business to becoming a property management growth expert. He emphasizes the importance of finding one's 'why' for clarity in business, the significance of trust in sales, and the transformative role of mentorship in achieving success. The discussion highlights how understanding personal values and building authentic relationships can lead to better business outcomes. In this conversation, Jason Hull discusses the importance of belief, mentorship, and personal growth. He emphasizes the need...
2025-05-1347 min
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 2: The Iron Curtain (1948, William A. Wellman)Join hosts Jason and Paul for a discussion of William A. Wellman's 1948 spy thriller The Iron Curtain, starring Dana Andrews and Jean Tierney. Regarded as an anti-communist propaganda film, The Iron Curtain was the first major Hollywood studio production to engage directly with the Cold War. The story is based on the memoirs of the Russian spy Igor Gouzenko, who stole documents from the Soviet embasy in Ottawa, where he worked, and defected to Canada. This act of espionage led to the dismantling of a Soviet "atomic spy ring," and the arrests or numerous people both in Canada and...
2025-05-0259 minChristian Warrior Mission0020S - Hosanna to Battle Cry: How Palm Sunday Forges Christian Warriors - SermonNeed Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you!Palm Sunday isn't just about waving branches—it's the opening move of a divine takeover strategy spanning millennia. When Jesus rode that donkey into Jerusalem, He wasn't seeking applause; He was fulfilling prophecies written 500-1000 years earlier, declaring Himself the long-awaited King who would bring salvation through sacrifice rather than military might.The crowd's "Hosanna" cries reveal a profound truth—they were quoting Psalm 118, written a millennium before Christ. Yet within days, those same voices would demand crucifixion. This wasn't a failure of m...
2025-04-1538 min
The Build Better BluePrint"Equity doesn't pay the bills" The Importance of Strategic Planning in Real Estate w/Jason VelieIn this conversation, Christian Cardamone interviews Jason Velie, a successful real estate investor who transitioned from a finance career to building a substantial real estate portfolio. Jason shares his journey of self-education, the challenges he faced, and the strategic decisions he made to achieve financial independence. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship, networking, and managing liquidity in real estate investing. Jason and Christian discuss the importance of valuing time and expertise in the real estate industry. They emphasize the need for individuals seeking mentorship to take action and do the necessary work to benefit from the guidance provided. The...
2025-04-0341 min
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationThe Power of One Caring Adult w/ Jason LheureuxSend us a textHillary sits down with Jason Lheureux, Director of Residential Programs at Wedgwood, to discuss the impact a single trusted adult can have on a child’s life. They explore how safe, supportive relationships build confidence, and how it helps kids navigate life’s challenges.Jason shares real-life examples and practical ways that parents, mentors, teachers, and community members can step into this vital role. Whether you’re a caregiver, educator, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, this conversation will inspire you to be that one trusted adult for a chil...
2025-04-0224 min
Song Revolution with John ChisumJASON LOVINS BAND: 20 Years of Music on MissionSong Revolution Podcast – Season 3 Host: John Chisum Guest: Jason Lovins (Jason Lovins Band) Episode Title: JASON LOVINS: 20 Years of Music on a Mission Episode Summary: In this heartfelt episode of Song Revolution, host John Chisum sits down with Jason Lovins, the leader of the Jason Lovins Band, to discuss his incredible journey in Christian music, his powerful personal story, and his 20-year ministry. Jason shares how growing up in a small-town church in West Virginia led to an unexpected encounter with M...
2025-03-2432 min
Cold War CinemaS2 Ep. 1: Ivan the Terrible, Part 1 & 2 (1945/1958, Sergei Eisenstein)Join hosts Jason, Tony, and our new co-host, Paul, on Episode One of Season Two! On this episode we discuss Sergei Eisenstein's epic two-part Soviet masterpiece Ivan the Terrible, released in 1945 and 1958 respectively. The films were commissioned by Joseph Stalin in 1941 as a means to rehabilitate Ivan the Terrible's image for a contemporary Soviet audience. Stalin celebrated Part 1, but the state banned Part 2. A third part had been in the works, but was abandoned by Eisenstein after the suppression of the second part. Our discussion touches on this history and many other topics, including Soviet montage, dialectical art construction...
2025-03-191h 41
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryFinding Solid Ground in a Shifting World - Glenn Packiam - 152 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeIn an age of confusion where many are questioning the credibility of the church, how can we get really rooted in what truly matters? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Glenn Packiam. Glenn is a pastor, author, and practical theologian who serves as the Lead Pastor at Rockharbor Church. He's written a number of books, including his latest, What's a Christian, Anyway? Together, Glenn and Jason assess the subversion of Christianity by cultural and personal agendas and how that impacts our witness. Glenn then highlights the mystery and beauty of God as...
2025-03-1130 min
Drunk as a Poet on PaydayChristian TeresiToday on the show we have poet Christian Teresi, talking about his new book, What Monsters You Make of Them, recently published by Red Hen Press. Teresi has published poems in AGNI, The American Poetry Review, Kenyon Review, Blackbird, and many other places. He has also translated Book 7 of Nonnus of Panopolis’s Dionysiaca, the longest surviving text from Ancient Greece, as a part of a collection from several translators. His work has been supported by a fellowship from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. He holds degrees from Binghamton University and George Mason University.Pi...
2025-03-0359 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 14: Cry, the Beloved Country (1951, Zoltán Korda) w/ guest Felicia MaroniJoin hosts Jason and Tony, as well as a new guest, Felicia Maroni, for the finale of Season One. On this episode we discuss Zoltán Korda's 1951 drama Cry, the Beloved Country, a film shot on location in South Africa, starring Canada Lee and Sidney Poitier, which aimed to critique the brutal apartheid system just three years after it was codified into law. The film was based on a novel of the same name by Alan Paton, a white South African, and adapted to the screen by Paton and the blacklisted writer John Howard Lawson, who went uncredited. Bo...
2025-02-211h 16
The Thermostat with Jason Barger"Feels Like" Temperatures with Christian LongJason Barger is joined by his friend, Christian Long, educator, designer and facilitator, in a compelling conversation about the journey of self-discovery, relationships, culture and progress on our path. Want to build a corporate culture where your team thrives? On The Thermostat Podcast, Jason Barger and Christian Long discuss how to bridge the gap between your intended culture and the actual employee experience. This episode reveals how prioritizing connection, nurturing curiosity, and embracing the "works in progress" mindset can transform your leadership and create a more engaged and empowered workforce. Discover actionable steps to improve team dynamics, en...
2025-02-1151 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 13: Spartacus (1960, Stanley Kubrick)Grab your sandals and sword and get philosophical with Jason, Tony, and our guest Paul Klein, as we unpack the wonders of Stanley Kubrick's Spartacus (1960). The film was adapted from Howard Fast's novel of the same title by Dalton Trumbo, and it is considered a major step in the end of the notorious Hollywood blacklist. The film is also read as an allegory for civil rights stuggles, the HUAC hearings, and "Third World" struggles. All of this and more is discussed in the episode. Books and articles mentioned: Who Paid the Piper: The CIA and the C...
2025-01-311h 13Christian Warrior Mission0010WC: Where Christian Conservatives Should Move In 2025 - The War CouncilNeed Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you!In this episode of Christ Forge: Locking Shields Podcast: What Do We Do With All The Good NewsWhere Christian Conservatives Should Be Moving To In 202590-Day Forging ChallengeJason Perry is a seasoned Security Expert, CEO of Trident Shield, and the Pastor of Christ Forge Church. A former Navy SEAL, SWAT Officer, and Paramedic, Jason has walked the path from atheism to becoming a steadfast Christian Warrior. His 44-acre farm serves as a hub for ministry, training, and p...
2025-01-271h 07
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryCaleb Campbell - An Honest Conversation on Christian Nationalism - Top of 2024 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeTop of 2024 // One of Our Most Engaged Episodes of 2024What is our responsibility as pastors and ministry leaders in understanding and addressing Christian nationalism? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Caleb Campbell. Caleb is the lead pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary and a regional director for the Surge Network. His most recent book is entitled Disarming Leviathan. Together, Caleb and Jason look at what Christian nationalism is and what it is not. Caleb also shares some practical...
2024-12-1743 minThe Profitable CreativeThe Journey of a Filmmaker | Jason ShermanSend us a textPROFITABLE TALKS...In this episode of Profitable Creative, host Christian Brim speaks with Jason Sherman, founder of Vingo AI, about his diverse entrepreneurial journey and the importance of creativity in business. They discuss the challenges of marketing and sales, the significance of understanding the problems businesses solve, and the value of beta testing and iteration in product development. Jason shares insights on how to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship while emphasizing the need for both creative and analytical skills. In this conversation, Jason Sherman shares his insights on the...
2024-12-1041 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 12: Monsieur Verdoux ( 1947, Charlie Chaplin)Join hosts Jason Christian and Anthony Ballas, as well as a new guest, Paul Klein, as they discuss the iconic actor and director Charlie Chaplin and his late talkie masterpiece Monsieur Verdoux (1947). Paul is a film scholar who writes at the intersection of film and history. His research focuses on the cultural, political, and technological aspects of Hollywood and American filmgoing practices. He also write about how and why movies matter at Reading Movies (howtoreadmovies.com) As for Chaplin, he hardly needs an introduction, but many people don't realize that he was a victim of Red Scare ha...
2024-12-051h 11
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 11: Martin Ritt, friend of the working classJoin hosts Jason Christian, Anthony Ballas, and Tim Jones as they discuss the celebrated socially conscious Hollywood director, Martin Ritt (1914–1990). Ritt is known for a number of critically aclaimed movies, among them Paris Blues (1961), Hud (1963), and The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965). In this episode, we focus on four of Ritt's explicitly pro-worker films: The Molly Maguires (1970), Sounder (1972), The Front (1976), and Norma Rae (1979). Ritt was never brought before HUAC, but he nevertheless blacklisted after his name was mentioned in the right-wing anticommunist newsletter Counterattack, along with 150 of other Hollywood workers. These experiences were satirized in The Front, the fi...
2024-11-251h 18
Safety And Risk SuccessFrom Tragedy to Triumph, with Jason Anker and Abbi Taylor What happens when one life-altering decision changes everything? In this emotional and powerful episode, Christian Harris talks to Jason Anker and his daughter, Abbi Taylor, about the ripple effects of a devastating workplace accident. Jason shares his journey from paralysis to becoming a leading voice in safety awareness, while Abbi reveals how the trauma impacted her family and fueled their shared mission. This episode is a raw and inspiring testament to resilience, recovery, and the importance of safety. Highlights: The accident: Jason's workplace fall that left him paralysed. Family impact: How life-changing injuries affect...
2024-10-1149 min
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryPolitical Engagement & Kingdom Convictions: How to Avoid Common Pitfalls - Miranda Zapor Cruz - 129 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeHow can we avoid some of the common pitfalls when we engage in politics as Christ followers? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Dr. Miranda Zapor Cruz. Miranda is a professor of Historical Theology at Indiana Wesleyan University. She holds a PhD in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University, and she earned her Master's of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary. Her most recent book is entitled Faithful Politics. Together, Miranda and Jason look at the unique dual citizenship that we hold as Christ followers in both the kingdom of God and...
2024-10-0148 minDrunk as a Poet on PaydayChristian J. CollierToday's show features poet Christian J. Collier, author of the new book of poems, Greater Ghost, hot off the press from Four Way Books. This is a book full of smart, tough, and beautiful poems. It was wonderful to be introduced to him and his work. Christian Collier is the author Greater Ghost and the chapbook, The Gleaming of the Blade, the 2021 Editors' Selection from Bull City Press. His work has appeared in The Atlantic, Poetry, December, and elsewhere. A 2015 Loft Spoken Word Immersion Fellow, he is also the winner of the 2022 Porch Prize in Poetry and...
2024-09-1944 min
Faith Fueled Living: Mindset, Wellness & God Given Purpose for ChristiansFinding Purpose After Loss: Jason Tuttle's Journey of Grief and LegacyJason Tuttle, a special education teacher and parent of two children with disabilities, shares his journey of grief and finding purpose after the loss of his son. He discusses the challenges of walking through grief as a man and the role of faith in his healing process. Jason emphasizes the importance of community and finding support from others who have experienced similar loss. He also talks about his blog and online community, Letters to Zachary, which provides a platform for individuals to share their raw and honest feelings about grief. Jason has also created a grief coloring book as...
2024-08-1646 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 10: Salt of the Earth (1954, Herbert J. Biberman)Join hosts Jason Christian, Anthony Ballas, and Tim Jones as they discuss Herbert J. Biberman's iconic independent masterpiece Salt of the Earth (1954). The film is based on the real-life Empire Zinc strike in 1951 in Grant County, New Mexico, and was self-financed and made entirely outside the studio system using mostly non-professional actors, many of them actual miners playing versions of themselves. Jason compares the the film to Gillo Pontecorvo's 1966 masterpiece The Battle of Algiers in terms of its scrappy production, dialectical sctructure, and Marxist themes. (You can hear him gush about that film on another podcast, linked here.) Biberman...
2024-08-141h 16
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 9: Quicksand (1950, Irving Pichel)Join hosts Jason Christian, Anthony Ballas, and Tim Jones as they discuss Irving Pichel's 1950 crime thriller Quicksand, starring Mickey Rooney, Peter Lorre, Jeanne Cagney, and Barbara Bates. The film's plot revolves around Rooney's character making one bad decision after another, shattering his moral compass along the way. The implicit message, heavy-handed in its delivery, is that poverty breeds crime. Pichel was one of the so-called "unfriendly nineteen" brought before HUAC hearings in 1947. That group was whittled down to ten and later dubbed the Hollywood Ten. Pichel was blacklisted along with the others who refused to testify. We ho...
2024-07-231h 22
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and MinistryAn Honest Conversation on Christian Nationalism - Caleb Campbell - 117 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason DayeWhat is our responsibility as pastors and ministry leaders in understanding and addressing Christian nationalism? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Caleb Campbell. Caleb is the lead pastor at Desert Springs Bible Church in Phoenix, Arizona. He is a doctoral student at Fuller Theological Seminary and a regional director for the Surge Network. His most recent book is entitled Disarming Leviathan. Together, Caleb and Jason look at what Christian nationalism is and what it is not. Caleb also shares some practical ways that your local church can engage in mission, honoring God...
2024-07-0943 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 8: I Can Get It for You Wholesale (1951, Michael Gordon)Join hosts Jason Christian, Anthony Ballas, and Tim Jones as they discuss Michael Gordon's 1951 drama I Can Get It for You Wholesale, a film that explores the cutthroat fashion industry in New York City's garment district. It was written by Abraham Polonsky and Vera Caspary and stars Susan Hayward, Dan Dailey, and George Sanders. Gordon and Polonsky were blacklisted during the infamous HUAC anti-communist hearings. After the blacklist lifted, Gordon returned to Hollywood to direct several light-hearted comedies. We hope you enjoy this episode and, as always, please subscribe and rate the show if you feel so inclined!
2024-07-081h 17
The NarrativeArtificial Intelligence vs. Humanity with Jason ThackerOn today's episode of The Narrative, Jason Thacker, Senior Fellow and Director of the Research Institute at The Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission (ERLC), joins CCV Policy Director David Mahan to discuss the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of Christianity. Listen in to find out what makes AI distinct from human intelligence, the danger and benefits it poses, and why it cannot be morally neutral. Before the conversation, David and CCV Communications Director Mike Andrews share the incredible story of how HB183–a bill that preserves single-sex bathrooms–went from being dead on Tuesday to pa...
2024-06-2842 min
Cold War CinemaBONUS: Red Hollywood (1996, Thom Andersen)This episode is a slight departure for this season—and we had fun with it. Rather than taking on a film directed by a blacklisted director, as usual, we're discussing a groundbreaking video essay about blacklisted directors. Thom Andersen's Red Hollywood (1996) discusses several of the directors and films we've discuss so far on the podcast. Andersen's goal in the film is to curate a list of overlooked films and demonstrate the bold themes that many of these directors were attempting to inject into some of them, much of which was later used as evidence against them in future HUAC he...
2024-06-1453 min
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationUnderstanding Self-Care w/ Jason OlveraSend us a textIn this episode of Coffee Break Conversation, host Hillary sits down with Jason Olvera, a Clinician at Wedgwood. Together they explore the true meaning of self-care. Beyond the buzzword, they discuss practical steps to incorporate self-care into your daily life, as well as how to balance life's demands while prioritizing your mental health. So grab your coffee (or tea) and join us for a meaningful conversation on taking care of yourself.If you would like to learn more about Wedgwood Christian Services, please visit www.wedgwood.orgWedgwood's Coffee...
2024-06-1214 minThe NarrativeClosing Ohio’s Election Manipulation Loophole with Jason SneadEarlier this week, Governor DeWine signed House Bill 1 to prohibit organizations from spending foreign funds on Ohio's ballot initiatives. Listen in to today's episode of The Narrative podcast to hear Jason Snead–an Ohio native and Executive Director of the Honest Elections Project, CCV President Aaron Baer, and CCV Policy Director David Mahan uncover why this legislation was so necessary, why the left is so opposed to it, and the disastrous reality of ranked-choice voting. Before the conversation, Aaron and David discuss HB245, a bill that would protect children from obscene adult performances, but which the media is...
2024-06-0746 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 7: Force of Evil (1948, Abraham Polonsky)Join hosts Jason Christian, Anthony Ballas, and Tim Jones as they discuss Abraham Polonsky's debut film Force of Evil, a 1948 crime picture starring John Garfield, Beatrice Pearson, and Thomas Gomez. Force of Evil is one of thirteen movies the critic and filmmaker Thom Andersen identifies as film gris, or socially conscious crime cinema made from 1947 to 1951, during the height of the notorious House Un-American Activities hearings. In 1951, Polonsky refused to testify before his own HUAC hearing, and was subsequently blacklisted. He only directed two other films, Tell Them Willie Boy Is Here (1969) and Romance of a Horsethief (1971), and remained a...
2024-05-311h 09
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 6: Body and Soul (Robert Rossen, 1947)Join hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim as they discuss Robert Rossen's Body and Soul, a 1947 boxing film that critic Thom Andersen categorizes as film gris, or socially conscious crime cinema during the film noir years (1940s through the 1950s). Rossen testified at a HUAC hearing in 1951, pleaded the Fifth Amendment, and was blacklisted. Two years later, he testified again and this time he named 57 names and was given his career back in Hollywood. Rossen went on to direct several more features, including the celebrated pool epic The Hustler (1961) and Lilith (1964), starring Warren Beatty and Jean Seberg. We hope you e...
2024-04-291h 17
ChristiTutionalist Politics | Christian Perspectives on Constitutional IssuesChristiTutionalist Politics (S1EAprSpecial3) "Jason Perry - 'From Atheism to Christian Ministry'""GIVE FEEDBACK (no-reply-text (2-way comm: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact))"S1EAprSpecial3 SHOW NOTES ( listen (Wed Apr 24 2024 and thereafter) at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/ )... ChristiTutionalist Politics (S1EAprSpecial3) "Jason Perry - 'From Atheism to Christian Ministry'"Guest Jason Perry - Former Navy SEAL/Cop/Atheist now a CEO for an Emergency Preparedness Firm and Pastor of a Church/Farm/Ministry Christian Warrior Mission. Christian talk, of course, but too quasi continued (like from/with Clive Savacool episode) 'First Responders' chat, like Mike Lindell "From Crack Addict To CEO" Jason has similar tale, and more....
2024-04-2453 min
The Jason Levin Show#49: Christian Kiel - Space Marketing 101, First Principles Thinking, and Getting Smarter in Silicon ValleyChristian Kiel the VP of Marketing at Astranis Space and founder of @1stPrinciplesFM where he interviews deeptech founders every Wednesday.
(00:48) The Space Marketing Mafia
(4:28) Christian's 3 rules to a good tweet
(11:06) Being scared of AI is good, actually
(15:40) Is the age of software startups over?
(23:21) Jason admits he's scared of hardware
(34:16) Astranis satellites v. Starlink satellites
(40:59) Based Beff Jezos
(43:20) Jason and Christian's tricks to learning anything in Silicon Valley
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2024-04-1051 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 5: He Ran All the Way (1951) & The Hollywood Ten (1950) dir. John BerryJoin hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim as they discuss John Berry's He Ran All the Way, a 1951 crime drama in the film noir and film gris traditions. The film stars John Garfield, who was shortly thereafter blacklisted and died of a heart attack at age 39. The screenplay is written by Hugo Butler and Dalton Trumbo, both blacklisted, as was the director, John Berry. We also discuss Berry's short documentary The Hollywood Ten (1950), a fundarising agitprop documentary about the ten Hollywood personnel jailed in federal prison for contempt of congress in 1050. Here are their names: Alvah Bessie, scr...
2024-03-281h 20Christian Emergency Podcast81. Parenting Gen Z: Guiding Christian Kids and Teens in Hostile Cultures, with Jason JimenezChristian kids and teenagers today face a gauntlet of challenges, particularly when it comes to remaining faithful in our increasingly faithless cultures.
Christians parents are in a similar boat. Many have no clue how to help their young ones navigate today’s pressures. How do they even instruct their kids when things shift so swiftly? How do moms, dads or grandparents find their own bearings, let alone direct their families?
These are common frustrations shared by most Christian parents – even pastors and youth pastors. Fortunately, there are resources and leaders available to help you chart a co...
2024-03-2638 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 4: So Young, So Bad (1950, Bernard Vorhaus)Join hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim as they discuss Bernard Vorhaus's So Young, So Bad, a 1950 drama about a girls' reform school. The film dares to imagine therapy instead of punishment as a tool to "cure" antisocial behavior. Vorhaus was blacklisted in 1951 after his name was mentioned during the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings. He subsequently relocated to England, where he lived the rest of his life. The opening clip was taken from a fascinating interview of Vorhaus by Ira Gellen in which Vorhaus reflects on his life and career. We hope you enjoy!
2024-03-141h 21
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 3: Try and Get Me! A.K.A. The Sound of Fury (1950, Cy Endfield)Join hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim as they discuss Cy Endfield's Try and Get Me!, also know as The Sound of Fury, a 1950 crime film that critic Thom Andersen includes on his list of film gris movies, or socially conscious crime cinema during the film noir years (1940s through the 1950s). Endfield was blacklisted in 1951 after his name was mentioned during the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings. He subsequently relocated to London, where he went on to make a number of celebrated films, including Hell Drivers (1957) and Zulu (1964). In this episode we cite an essay by the C...
2024-02-191h 15
Digital Public SquareGod’s Design and Christian Ethics with Dr. Dennis P. HollingerIn today’s episode, I am joined by Dr. Dennis Hollinger to talk about his new book entitled Creation and Christian Ethics: Understanding God’s Designs for Humanity and the World from Baker Academic. Today, we discuss how creation speaks to the foundations of the Christian ethic and how we might recover a richer vision of humanity in light of God’s creation.Meet Dennis:Dennis Hollinger is president emeritus and senior distinguished professor of Christian ethics at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He received the BA from Elizabethtown College, the M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School...
2024-02-1945 min
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 2: Night and the City (1950, Jules Dassin)Join hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim as they discuss Jules Dassin's 1950 crime film Night and the City, a celebrated film noir picture (and film gris) shot on location in London. Like all of the directors discussed this season, Dassin was blacklisted during the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings. The director subsequently relocated to Paris, where he made his groundbreaking heist film Rififi (1955), and later settled in Greece, where he lived the rest of his life. Dassin remained embittered about the blacklist and the Second Red Scare and never shied from speaking publicly about it. This history and...
2024-01-301h 31
Cold War CinemaS1 Ep. 1: The Lawless (1950, Joseph Losey) Join hosts Jason, Anthony, and Tim as they discuss Joseph Losey's 1950 crime film The Lawless, an underseen and somewhat uneven example of what the filmmaker and critic Thom Andersen calls film gris, or socially conscious crime cinema during the film noir years (1940s through the 1950s). Losey was blacklisted in 1952, after his name was mentioned during the infamous House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) hearings. He subsequently relocated to London, where he had a second (and admittedly more artistically accomplished) life as a film director, collaborating, mostly notably, with the Nobel Prize–winning playwright and screenwriter, Harold Pinter....
2024-01-011h 09Christian Warrior Mission#057 Romans 7 - Embracing the Warrior's Path: Spiritual Readiness and Practical Preparedness in Christian FellowshipNeed Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you!Discover the transformative journey of aligning your life with God's divine path in our soul-stirring session at the Christian Fellowship Show. We start off with heartfelt gratitude and set the stage for a deep dive into the profound teachings of Romans 7, shedding light on the freedom Christ gives us from the law. Share in the excitement as we prepare to tackle Romans 8 tomorrow, often hailed as a cornerstone of biblical scripture, and join our vibrant community in a reflection on baptism's symbolism of rebirth.
2023-12-2754 minChristian Warrior Mission#055 Romans 5 Bible Study - Christian Warrior TalkNeed Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you!Embark on a spiritual odyssey with us, as we delve into the heart of Christian living—combining faith, worship, and the reality of daily struggles. Our conversation spans the rich teachings of Romans 6, emphasizing faith's triumph over works and setting the stage for a profound dive into Romans chapter 8. We celebrate life's joys, such as my youngest daughter's second birthday, alongside the trials, like navigating family health concerns, and share these personal moments to illustrate God's relentless grace.Politics and faith often jo...
2023-12-211h 25Christian Warrior Mission#004 John 3 Bible Study - Walking The Talk - Christian Warrior TalkNeed Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you!Are you ready to step into the battlefield of Christian faith and emerge victorious? Join us as we navigate the trials and triumphs of leading a committed life in Christ. We unpack the secrets of developing a humble heart, the significance of establishing a deliberate relationship with God, and the essence of playing an active role in the body of Christ. Delving into the profound depths of John 3, we don't just stop at the celebrated verses such as John 3:16, but we also highlight often...
2023-10-021h 04Christian Warrior Mission#002 John 1 Bible Study, Guardianship, and Christian LivingNeed Prayer? Send us a text on how we can pray for you!Welcome, Christian Warriors. This episode is a heartfelt celebration of the multitude of blessings we often take for granted—waking up each morning, having clean water to drink, and food on our tables. Together, we humbly acknowledge these gifts and express deep gratitude to the Lord. Meanwhile, we take on a challenging Bible study, dissecting the rich layers of John 1, and share practical wisdom on nurturing relationships with good friends, spouses, parents, and neighbors. Ever wondered about homesteading? We've got you covered, highlighting its vi...
2023-09-271h 03
Kingdom Beta Podcast: Scaling Life's Peaks - Where Faith and Climbing ConvergeEp. 24: Climbing to Clarity: Self-Reflection Through the Lenses of Rock Climbing and Faith | Christian Rock ClimbingWelcome to an enlightening episode of the Kingdom Beta Podcast where we embark on a transformative journey of self-reflection in Christ and Climbing. Join our enthusiastic host, Jason, as he delves deep into the realms of self-reflection, exploring its nuances as experienced by both rock climbers and Christians.🌄 Picture this: Self-reflection is the climbing gear that equips us for the ascent of personal growth, whether on a rocky cliff or the spiritual path. 🧗♂️🙏In this illuminating episode, Jason unravels the mysteries of self-reflection by offering insights and practical guidance that transcends the boundaries of rock climbing and Ch...
2023-08-2740 min
Travel Trends with Dan ChristianTravel Trends featuring Jason Sarracini from LandsbySend us a textIn this insightful episode of the Travel Trends Podcast, host Dan Christian welcomes Jason Sarracini, the esteemed Founder of Landsby, for an engaging discussion on his new media venture, Northern Soul, and building a brand during the pandemic. Prepare to explore the core of Jason's new media venture, Northern Soul, understand the nuances of building a brand during the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, and gain valuable perspectives on his plans to cultivate a unique voice within the Canadian tourism sector as the industry recovers.Jason shares fascinating insights into his...
2023-05-3039 minSong Revolution with John ChisumJASON CLAYBORN & STEPHEN MCWHIRTER: Living UnityEven though they come from different backgrounds, Jason Clayborn and Stephen McWhirter found their love for Jesus and their love for Christian music as common ground for them to come together, especially at a time when there is racial turmoil in the US and across the world. When they came together from two very different church music cultures (gospel and worship), what came out was something creative and full of life. In 2020, the two recorded Choir Sessions (featuring, Glory Hallelujah), afterwards they released the Christmas Single, Born A King, which was featured on the Chosen TV series...
2022-11-0754 min
Digital Public SquareVirtue ethics and Christian missions with Dr. Michael NiebauerIn this episode, I am joined by Dr. Michael Niebauer, pastor and author of a new book entitled Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission. Today, we talk about virtue ethics and Christian missions.Meet Dr. Niebauer:Dr. Niebauer is pastor of Incarnation Church in State College, Pennsylvania and serves as a teaching fellow at Trinity School for Ministry. He is also an ecclesial fellow in the Center for Pastor Theologians and hosts the Christian catechesis podcast This We Believe.Resources:Virtuous Persuasion: A Theology of Christian Mission by Dr. Michael NiebauerChristianity...
2022-09-1240 min
The Jason Cavness ExperienceChristian West Founder CEO EP AccessOn this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience I talk to Christian West - Founder &CEO, EP Access, We talk about the following and other items Executive Protection EP Access Denmark His entrepreneurial journey Christian's Bio Christian West founded AS Solution because he couldn't find an executive protection company he wanted to work for: the kind that replaces cookie-cutter security with a dedication to keeping clients safe – as well as happy and productive – all based on a solid understanding of the principal's corporate culture and personal preferences. A hands-on professional who leads from the front, Christian has developed and led protection program...
2022-09-111h 32
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationA Marathon, not a Sprint w/ Jason OlveraSend us a text“Addiction is messy, and it is hard and it is difficult. It often takes time to get where we want to go. And if we want to help kids, we’ve got to help their parents, we’ve got to help their aunts, their uncles, we’ve got to help their grandmothers and grandfathers.”In today’s Coffee Break Conversation, we chat Jason Olvera, one of Wedgwood’s Substance Use Disorder Treatment Clinicians. We talk about a few of the different kinds of services Wedgwood offers and why different types are trea...
2022-09-0522 minSong Revolution with John ChisumJASON GRAY: Order, Disorder, ReorderJason Gray, an American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter, returns to the Song Revolution Podcast, almost four years since he first came on the show! Jason was born and raised in Southwestern Minnesota where he spent six years in youth ministry, before going into full-time music ministry in 1999 as an independent artist. He lived in the Mankato area until his move to Nashville in 2015. Gray has a speech disorder, and as a person who stutters, his work emphasizes finding strength in weakness. He released four independent records before signing with Centricity Music in 2006. Centricity released his first major label record, "All...
2022-08-1549 min
Wedgwood's Coffee Break ConversationFocusing on Others w/ Jason LheureuxSend us a text“All of our community depends on how we take care of our children. And the health of the community today dictates where we're going tomorrow. It might not feel like it affects us right now, but it will affect us.”When kids have experienced trauma and are removed from their homes and communities for one reason or another, Wedgwood serves as a place where kids can heal and continue to grow. Jason Lheureux, an Associate Director of Residential Programs here at Wedgwood, knows that Residential Care is never the idea...
2022-07-2516 min
Jamming with Jason MeffordMusic Brings Us Together with Christian SwainToday's guest is Christian Swain, CEO of Pantheon Podcasts. This is one of those episodes where I get to geek out talking, and laughing about a lot of different topics with Christian (my brother from another mother) where the theme throughout is, you guessing it, music.
Just a few things we discuss: how rock n roll music and the counter culture of the 1960s has become the underlying culture of today, the revolution we are seeing now, how music brings us together regardless of our differences, the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, Weird...
2022-05-1755 min
Life's Essential IngredientsSeason 2 Episode #20 Achieving Incremental Life Gains with Jason Holzer!Send us a textSeason 2 Episode # 20 Jason Holzer coming from Kansas City, MissouriYou can find Jason on Instagram @jholzer on twitter @Coach_Holzer or via his website 4Dathletes.com and on his podcast The 4D Athletes.About our guest – Jason grew up in a small town in Missouri, and was raised in a loving family that gave him every chance to succeed. His parents were supportive and provided everything a 17-year-old boy desired. That is until Jason’s life changed forever on May 8, 2003, Jason’s dad unexpectedly committed suicide leaving Jason...
2022-03-2951 min