Ep 313 | What If They Win?

Today we're joined by Dallas Jenkins, creator and writer/director/producer of "The Chosen," the first multi-season show on the life of Jesus. We talk about his career in filmmaking and how a career failure led to an important lesson that changed his life. He shares why he created the show and why it seems to resonate so deeply with people. Then, we discuss how much work truly goes into writing a show that uses the Bible as its source. The goal, for Dallas, is to ask, "What is biblically plausible?" as he gets insight from biblical, historical, and cultural scholars to craft the characters. We discuss criticism of the show, much of which has centered around skepticism about LDS involvement in the show's distribution. And ultimately Dallas reminds us that while "The Chosen" is based on the Bible and the life of Jesus and his disciples, it doesn't claim to be the Bible, as only the Bible itself is the true authority. You can watch the third season of "The Chosen" on the Chosen app. --- Timecodes: (01:14) Dallas' introduction to film (07:05) Views on success (19:03) Biblical accuracy and creativity (23:20) Handling criticism (27:25) Mormon controversies (43:27) Clip from season 3 (45:20) Trusting God in the midst of pain --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — change the way you shop for meat today by visiting GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' for a discount! Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 20% off your first order at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! PublicSq. — download the PublicSq app from the App Store or Google Play, create a free account, and begin your search for freedom-loving businesses! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 725 | Leaving Mormonism for Christianity | Guest: Lynn Wilder https://apple.co/3W0TVnH --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE20' for 20% off the entire shop: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Joulu 202250min

Today we’re joined by Lynn Wilder, author of Unveiling Grace: The Story of How We Found Our Way out of the Mormon Church and host of the “Unveiling Grace” podcast, who is sharing her story of finding Christ and leaving the Mormon church. We discuss her introductions to the Mormon church and what led her to not just join, but become deeply involved in Mormon community. We look at some general Mormon doctrine, such as what Mormons believe about the Bible and God’s unchanging nature. Lynn shares the instances that led to the breaking down of her Mormon faith, from teaching at BYU to hearing her son’s salvation story. We discuss Mormon influence over Christian homeschool curricula and media and some questions we should ask about this. Then, Lynn shares the gospel that changed her life. --- Timecodes: (01:05) Interview with Lynn begins (02:30) Upbringing and joining the LDS church (12:45) Mormon doctrine / theology (23:17) Reasons for leaving (33:07) Lynn's son is saved (40:57) John 1 (50:00) Mormons in culture (01:00:34) Deflection / "milk before meat" (01:05:58) The gospel --- Today's Sponsors: Annie's Kit Clubs — all subscriptions are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime! Go to AnniesKitClubs.com/ALLIE and get your first month 75% off! Naturally It's Clean — visit naturallyitsclean.com/allie and use promo code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your order. A'Del — go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com and enter promo code "ALLIE" for 25% off your first order! EdenPURE — get 3 Thunderstorm Air Purifiers for under $200 at EdenPureDeals.com, use promo code 'ALLIE'! --- Links: LDS Statement on the United States Congress Respect for Marriage Act: https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/respect-for-marriage-act-statement --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 416 | Once Saved, Always Saved? | Q&A https://apple.co/3PKbI0p --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Joulu 20221h 15min

Today on this very Christmas-themed episode, we’re answering the question: Is Christmas pagan? We look at John Piper's response to this question and elaborate on why, while some Christmas traditions may have pagan origins, it is very good to celebrate the birth of Christ and all it represents. Ultimately, like with all things, we want to make sure not to esteem Christmas above Christ himself. Then, we get into a controversial take: not sharing Santa with one's kids. Allie shares her story of finding out Santa isn’t real and how this impacted her view of the topic now. We talk about laying a foundation of integrity and trustworthiness for our kids. Lastly, we take a look at the White House's Respect for Marriage Act signing ceremony and Biden's statement that LGBTQ people are being "thrown out of restaurants" and that trans kids and doctors offering "gender-affirming care" are being targeted. We respond to these wild statements and look at why leftists have gotten so extreme, so quickly. --- Timecodes: (4:11) Is Christmas a pagan holiday? (34:01) Santa Claus (47:52) Respect for Marriage Act ceremony --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — change the way you shop for meat today by visiting GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' for a discount! CrowdHealth — get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' to try Patriot Mobile for two months and get your third month for free! Dwell — enhance your time in the Word with the read-along experience featuring big, bold text & beautiful background art. Go to DwellApp.io/RELATABLE to get 10% off a yearly subscription or 33% off for life! --- Links: Desiring God: "Is Christmas Too Pagan for Christians?" https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/is-christmas-too-pagan-for-christians The Gospel Coalition: "Is Christmas a Pagan Rip-off?" https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/kevin-deyoung/is-christmas-a-pagan-rip-off/ --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 540 | A Biblical Take on Santa https://apple.co/3uPDhvr Ep 541 | Christmas Hot Takes | Guest: Nathan Nipper https://apple.co/3YidMR7 --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Joulu 20221h 2min

Today we’re starting off with more news on the Respect for Marriage Act, which is being signed into law today. The Biden administration has invited a drag queen (who regularly performs for kids) to the signing, which further proves that this isn’t just about moderate marriage policies – it’s a part of the sexual revolution tied together with these other sexual agendas. Another person the Biden admin has hoisted up is Sam Brinton, the former deputy assistant secretary of the Office of Spent Fuel and Waste Disposition at the Department of Energy, who was recently caught multiple times stealing women’s luggage from airports. We discuss the news that he's finally been fired. Then, we look at American Girl’s double down on its book promoting puberty blockers to young girls. --- Timecodes: (02:00) Intro  (05:17) Drag queen invited to the White House for signing of Respect for Marriage Act (20:48) Sam Brinton update (30:04) American Girl update --- Today's Sponsors: Genucel — go to genucel.com/ALLIE and get the skincare package for 75% off. Use code "ALLIE" at checkout for an extra special discount! Annie's Kit Clubs — all subscriptions are month-to-month, and you can cancel anytime! Go to AnniesKitClubs.com/ALLIE and get your first month 75% off! Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. --- Links: Fox News: "Biden invites anti-police nonbinary drag queen to White House: 'F--- the police'" https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-invites-anti-police-nonbinary-drag-queen-white-house-f-police NY Post: "Non-binary Biden nuclear official Sam Brinton fired after multiple luggage theft charges: reports" https://nypost.com/2022/12/12/non-binary-biden-nuclear-official-sam-brinton-fired-after-multiple-luggage-theft-charges-reports/ USA Today: "American Girl stands behind body positivity book amid unprecedented spike in anti-LGBTQ reviews" https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/09/american-girl-body-book-anti-lgbtq-backlash/10858429002/ BlazeMedia: "Former transgender Navy SEAL announces de-transition, says he was 'propagandized' and pulled into a 'cult': 'Everyone is converting all these kids into transgender'" https://www.theblaze.com/news/former-transgender-navy-seal-announces-de-transition-says-he-was-propagandized-and-pulled-into-a-cult-everyone-is-converting-all-these-kids-into-transgender --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 710 | Trump 2024? & The Disrespect for Marriage Act | Guest: Josh Hammer https://apple.co/3VViJ0u Ep 715 | The Bizarre Tale of the Luggage-Stealing Gender-Fluid Kink Star https://apple.co/3VSQf7u Ep 716 | Congress Perverts Marriage; The Church Must Resist | Guest: Pedro Gonzalez https://apple.co/3HPVvov Ep 720 | American Girl Betrays Girls & the SEL Trojan Horse | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3WaOzql --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Joulu 202242min

Today we're joined by Auron MacIntyre, Blaze News columnist and BlazeTV host, to discuss the fall of democracy, the Twitter Files, and Brittney Griner. First, we ask where the line is between voting based on our Christian worldview and theocratic rule and explain why our values cannot be separated from what they inform. We talk about how the elites are always going to try to shape our politics. Then, we look at the Twitter Files, which were released periodically over the past week and revealed inside information on how pre-Elon Twitter colluded with the government to hide information during the election and also shadow-banned conservative accounts they deemed threatening. We also discuss Yoel Roth, Twitter's former global head of trust and safety, who seems to have a quite disturbing pattern of beliefs. We look at the Brittney Griner prisoner swap and explain why descriptors put you at the front of the line for special treatment and ultimately why this was such a big virtue signal direct from the White House. --- Timecodes: (02:16) Interview with Auron begins (19:30) The Twitter Files (30:38) Yoel Roth (45:50) Culture and immigration (1:02:10) Brittney Griner swap (1:06:43) Auron’s groomer meme --- Today's Sponsors: ExpressVPN — have more anonymity online. Go to ExpressVPN.com/ALLIE and get three extra months FREE. Good Ranchers — change the way you shop for meat today by visiting GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' for a discount! Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 20% off your first order at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! --- Links: Daily Wire: "WNBA Star Brittney Griner Freed From Russian Prison In Swap For Arms Dealer" https://www.dailywire.com/news/wnba-star-brittney-griner-freed-from-russian-prison-in-swap-for-arms-dealer Daily Wire: "NBC Issues Correction, Changing Story To Match White House Spin On Griner Swap" https://www.dailywire.com/news/nbc-issues-correction-changing-story-to-match-white-house-spin-on-griner-swap --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 675 | Want to Topple the Elites? Mock Them | Guest: Seth Dillon https://apple.co/3VTr1WL Ep 467 | Twitter Bans Biology and Why The Gender Stuff Matters https://apple.co/3FnWCIR Ep 652 | The Left’s ‘Don’t Say Groomer’ Policy https://apple.co/3UTl5eO --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Joulu 20221h 12min

Today we're joined by a few different guests to talk about some big news stories from this week. First, Chrissy and Lee Hicks have been in the news this week after Duke University Medical Center refused to give their daughter Yulia, who was adopted from Ukraine, a kidney transplant she desperately needs. The reason? Her parents don't want her to get the COVID vaccine. While they were previously told the vaccine was a recommendation, it appears to now be a requirement. Chrissy and Lee share their story and how we can help. Then, we're joined by our friend Kirk Cameron to talk about his new film, "Lifemark," and the importance and beauty of adoption, as well as this week's news that over 50 public libraries, many of which have hosted drag queen story hours, have refused to allow Kirk a story hour for his new family-friendly book, "As You Grow," claiming the "messaging does not align." --- Timecodes: (02:40) Interview with Chrissy and Lee Hicks (24:29) Intro to Kirk interview (26:05) Interview with Kirk Cameron / "Lifemark" (38:25) Kirk gets denied public library story hours --- Today's Sponsors: Cozy Earth — go to CozyEarth.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' at checkout to save 35% off your order! Naturally It's Clean — visit naturallyitsclean.com/allie and use promo code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your order. PublicSq. — download the PublicSq app from the App Store or Google Play, create a free account, and begin your search for freedom-loving businesses! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 618 | Kirk Cameron on Homeschooling & Raising Godly Kids https://apple.co/3BiDHOo --- Links: National File: "Duke University Refuses Kidney Transplant To Dying Girl For Refusing COVID Vaccine" https://nationalfile.com/duke-university-refuses-kidney-transplant-to-dying-girl-for-refusing-covid-vaccine/ Yulia's GiveSendGo: https://www.givesendgo.com/kidneyforyulia Fox News: "Kirk Cameron is denied story-hour slot by public libraries for his new faith-based kids book" https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/kirk-cameron-denied-story-hour-slot-public-libraries-faith-kids-book --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Joulu 202243min

Today we start by discussing the American Girl company turning its back on girls. Recently, American Girl started selling a book called "A Smart Girl's Guide: Body Image" that actively encourages young girls who feel uncomfortable with their bodies to pursue gender transition. Not only does the book explicitly talk about puberty blockers for kids, it also has advice for how kids can deal with this with no input from their parents at all. It seems like American Girl went from telling young girls that being a girl is a good thing to telling them to simply stop being a girl if they don't like it. Then, we welcome our friend James Lindsay, author of "The Marxification of Education: Paulo Freire's Critical Marxism and the Theft of Education," back to the show to discuss several things, including James' recent return to Twitter, the drama surrounding an old photo of him, and why leftists can't stand to be ignored. We also talk about the leftist "religion" in general, how leftists believe they can build a paradise on Earth if only we install the right government, and how the Left is manipulating language right now to push that goal along. This also explains why Christianity is such a thorn in the side of these people, because the truths handed down in the Bible are impervious to the Left's attempts at manipulation and control, thus undermining leftists' ability to control people. --- Timecodes: (01:06) American Girl book (18:45) Interview with James Lindsay begins --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — change the way you shop for meat today by visiting GoodRanchers.com/ALLIE and use promo code 'ALLIE' for a discount! Reliefband — save 20% off plus free shipping at Reliefband.com when you use promo code 'ALLIE'! Healthycell — get 20% off your first order at HealthyCell.com/ALLIE, use promo code 'ALLIE'! Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 431 | Dissecting the Dangers of Critical Theory | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3F9qDw6 Ep 556 | How Race Marxism Is Infiltrating Schools, Churches & the Government | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3VDFAgX Ep 559 | An Athiest's Take on Christianity & The Power of Truth | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3HghXXm Ep 639 | The Queerification of American Kids | Guest: James Lindsay https://apple.co/3h5laOO Ep 652 | The Left’s ‘Don’t Say Groomer’ Policy https://apple.co/3Fd29lu Ep 548 | Social Credit Scores, Joe Biden & the Great Reset | Guest: Justin Haskins https://apple.co/3FBrMy4 --- Links: Daily Mail: "American Girl is accused of 'stripping away all innocence' in book that teaches children as young as THREE how to change gender by asking doctors for puberty blockers" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11509601/American-Girl-accused-stripping-away-innocence-book-teaches-girls-change-gender.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=social-twitter_dailymailus --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Joulu 20221h 33min

Today we're starting with an update on the Kanye West (Ye) controversy after some of you pointed out that the symbol Ye tweeted (which led to his eventual Twitter suspension) was that of the Raelian Movement, a UFO-based religious group. The story just keeps getting weirder. We discuss how this might tie into his statements of late and why his roots in black supremacy theology are problematic. Then, we look into 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, a case that questions whether Lorie Smith, an artist who runs her own design studio, 303 Creative, should be forced by Colorado law to create websites promoting messages that contradict her beliefs about marriage. We break down yesterday's arguments and explain why this is yet another monumental case to determine what free speech and religious liberty mean in this country. We finish with the tragic story of Athena Strand, a 7-year-old girl who was kidnapped and murdered by a FedEx driver. We reiterate why the death penalty is not only just, it's necessary in cases like this. --- Timecodes: (01:07) Intro / merch discount / podcast update (06:25) Kanye West update (18:25) 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis (42:52) Athena Strand murder --- Today's Sponsors: Bambee — You run your business. Let Bambee run your HR. Go to bambee.com and type in "RELATABLE" at checkout. Carly Jean Los Angeles — use promo code 'ALLIEB' to save 20% off your first order at CarlyJeanLosAngeles.com! CrowdHealth — get your first 6 months for just $99/month. Use promo code 'ALLIE' when you sign up at JoinCrowdHealth.com. Birch Gold — protect your future with gold. Text 'ALLIE' to 989898 for a free, zero obligation info kit on diversifying and protecting your savings with gold. --- Links: ADF: "303 Creative v. Elenis" https://adfmedia.org/case/303-creative-v-elenis CBS: "Supreme Court appears sympathetic to Colorado designer who opposes creating same-sex wedding sites" https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/supreme-court-same-sex-marriage-lgbtq-rights-303-creative-v-elenis/ Daily Mail: "'My princess was taken by a monster:' Texas mother's heartbreaking tribute to daughter, 7, who was snatched from driveway and killed by FedEx driver - as woman says she was RAPED by killer and has been warning about him for FOUR years" https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11498185/Tanner-Horner-Woman-says-raped-murder-suspect-2014-teen.html --- Relevant Episodes: Ep 13 | Two Gay Men + A Christian Baker Walk into a Courtroom https://apple.co/3W0fHb3 Ep 718 | Kanye Praises Hitler & Defends Balenciaga https://apple.co/3usv4gm --- Christmas Merch: Use code ALLIE20 for 20% off the whole shop! Full collection: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey?sort_by=created-descending#MainContent "Thrill of Hope" crewneck (white): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/a-thrill-of-hope-crewneck-sweatshirt-white "Thrill of Hope" crewneck (green): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/a-thrill-of-hope-crewneck-sweatshirt-olive "Raise a Joyful Ruckus" crewneck (green): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/raise-a-joyful-ruckus-crewneck-sweatshirt "Raise a Joyful Ruckus" crewneck (blue): https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/raise-a-joyful-ruckus-crewneck-sweatshirt-blue "You Better Watch Out" sticker: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey/products/you-better-watch-out-sticker --- Buy Allie's book, You're Not Enough (& That's Okay): Escaping the Toxic Culture of Self-Love: https://alliebethstuckey.com/book Relatable merchandise – use promo code 'ALLIE10' for a discount: https://shop.blazemedia.com/collections/allie-stuckey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Joulu 202254min