Why was Jesus’ birth so complicated, messy, and humble? How does weakness and suffering help us in the spiritual life? How has blindness affected Fr Spitzer’s spiritual life? Today, I sit down with the well-loved Father Robert Spitzer, theologian and philosopher. We dive into Christmas, suffering, and a very personal account of his blindness and how he has come to view it as a blessing. I hope you enjoy this Christmas episode!

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:00:32 - Welcome, Fr Spitzer

00:01:10 - What’s the tradition of celebrating Christmas?

00:02:29 - Modest means is the main thing

00:11:31 - Why such a specific birth narrative?

00:12:34 - Hallow

00:13:58 - Jesus is true man

00:15:14 - Jesus doesn’t get special privileges

00:16:01 - Free choice

00:21:52 - Why the slaughter of the innocents?

00:22:57 - Good Ranchers

00:24:13 - God’s project is not limited to a single group in a single era

00:27:55 - If you’ve got everything in this world...

00:37:14 - EveryLife

00:38:02 - Fr Spitzer’s Blindness

00:45:41 - Seven Weeks

00:46:39 - Fr Spitzer felt utterly humiliated

00:58:57 - We must become like children

01:06:17 - Mother Angelica’s quote

01:11:04 - Scroll of Isaiah

01:14:02 - Why did Jesus come as a baby?

01:21:10 - Every child is the Christmas miracle

How do we practice fraternal correction with fellow Christians who justify wrongdoing in the public square? What impact does Gen Z's lack of in-person mentors have on their faith and growth?

This week, I'm joined by my good friend Trent Horn, host of the popular Counsel of Trent YouTube channel, a top resource for Christian apologetics. We dive into what drives his unique content, how to hold Christians accountable for anti-Semitism, and Trent's passion for mentoring the next generation in the art of apologetics Jiu-Jitsu—plus much more.

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00:00:00 - Start

00:01:03 - Too Far With Laura Horn

00:05:01 - Trent and Laura doing a book

00:07:45 - Hobbies vs Vocations vs Jobs

00:08:48 - Primary Vocation and Death

00:12:35 - intro - A lot of mom’s feel the pressure

00:14:27 - Litany of Humility

00:15:06 - Genuine Interest Brings Best Results

00:15:47 - Clickbait

00:18:05 - Trent’s Approach to Content

00:23:35 - Importance of Understanding Other’s Positions

00:26:41 - What’s the most important topics you’ve covered?

00:29:36 - Loyalty vs Tribalism

00:32:46 - Fraternal Correction

00:43:25 - Bas Rutten

00:49:59 - Antisemtism is wrong

01:05:28 - A movie that keeps Trent up at night…

01:08:16 - Cultivating Next Generation of Apologists

01:11:55 - Trent wants to become Mr. Miyagi

01:14:06 - Trent’s Mentors

01:16:09 - Gen Z Lacks Mentors

01:22:46 - Cooking

OnlyFans star Lily Phillips shocked the world after sleeping with 100 men in 24 hours, breaking down in tears during an emotional interview about the crushing pain of the experience. For a brief moment, the internet caught a glimpse of the harsh reality behind promiscuity—but sadly, Lilly's wake-up call didn’t last long.

In a related story, Crystal Mangum, who falsely accused Duke Lacrosse players of rape, has publicly admitted to lying and is now seeking forgiveness. Could our culture be reaching a breaking point as it relates to sexual ethics? How do we build a better culture?

I unpack these stories and more in today's live!

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In Part 1, we looked at the broken state of the American food and drug industry. Today, we’re taking a virtual walk down the grocery aisle to gauge the healthiness of your favorite foods. We talk about frozen foods, cereals, breads, desserts, fruits and veggies, pizza, and more. Join us and learn more about the ingredients you should seek and avoid when trying to live a healthy life!

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Check out part 1: https://youtu.be/2gvYnsJ9Ywk

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:12 - Frozen Fruits and Vegetables

01:32 - Desserts and Popsicles

04:07 - Sucralose

07:17 - Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream

10:07 - Frozen Pizza

12:10 - Chicken Nuggets

13:03 - Seed Oils

14:55 - Tater Tots

15:36 - Hot Pocket

16:44 - yoga mat material

18:53 - Wonder Bread

25:27 - Froot Loops

30:09 - Costco Hot Dog

31:53 - Deli Meat

36:12 - Conclusion

What is the state of American health? Which ingredients are always unhealthy, and which ones depend on genetics and quantity? How can we fight for a healthier America? Today I sit down with Dr Anthony Jay, an author and scientific researcher who has studied these topics for years. We discuss the negative health trends in the United States and how we can improve as individuals and as a country under the upcoming administration and leaders. I hope you enjoy this important conversation!

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:56 - Dr Jay’s Book and Background

09:06 - Old Camel Cigarette Ads

10:30 - Are Doctors becoming less trustworthy?

12:59 - Corrupt Peer Reviews

14:47 - RFK

25:27 - Folic Acid

29:47 - Government Agencies

31:32 - What are the most harmful foods?

36:55 - European vs American food

38:14 - Obesity in the US

41:35 - "A Calorie is Just a Calorie"

42:50 - Atrazine Causing Obesity in Rats

55:19 - The one thing you need to limit...

55:56 - Truth about soy

58:43 - Sugar and corn syrup

Feeling stuck or unfulfilled in life? Today, I sit down with my life coach, Laura Brasov—once a #1 global sales rep at a Fortune 500 company, now dedicated to helping individuals and families create purposeful lives. We explore how understanding pivotal life moments and uncovering your God-given talents can reveal your unique mission—your path to fulfillment and bringing love to the world. Laura shares practical tools to turn self-discovery into actionable plans and explains how this process can guide your choices, big and small. Get ready to be inspired and challenged by Laura’s transformative wisdom!

Laura's website + Quiz: www.clarivol.com

Core Values Worksheet: www.clarivol.com/CoreValues

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:07:30 - Fount of Grace

00:08:32 - What is a Life Strategy?

00:17:32 - We need to know the 'why'

00:23:11 - Hallow

00:23:42 - Example of groundbreaking discovery

00:24:48 - What are your unique talents?

00:26:04 - Jesus and Parable of Talents

00:32:30 - Every Life

00:33:18 - Many of us live in fear

00:45:00 - Importance of diversity of skills

00:53:15 - What are Core Values?

01:04:42 - God meets us in scary places

Is it ever compassionate to seek death for a patient? How can we protect our loved ones from mistreatment in end-of-life care? And what risks arise when the sanctity of life is compromised by the legalization of assisted suicide?

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Charlie Camosy, author of eight books and professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University. Together, we examine the moral dilemmas posed by assisted dying laws, including recent developments like the UK’s decision to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients.

We discuss the strongest arguments in favor of assisted suicide and explain why they fail to honor the dignity of the human person. This critical conversation sheds light on how Christians can respond to these complex issues with truth and compassion.

I hope this dialogue helps you reflect deeply on the value of life and equips you to engage with this crucial topic in your community and beyond.

Charlie's website: https://www.charlescamosy.com/

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00:00 - Intro

03:02 - California Case

05:05 - Canada Case

07:40 - Assisted Suicide in the western world

09:30 - Definition of Assisted Suicide

11:47 - What’s going on in the UK right now?

13:08 - Steel Man Argument for Assisted Suicide

16:14 - What is Palliative Care?

20:10 - Important Distinctions to make

36:28 - Is money part of the equation?

Join us LIVE today at 6:00 PM ET / 3:00 PT for an in-depth discussion on the recent scandal within the Lamb family, who owns the ultra-popular Christian Daystar TV network. We discuss the role of transparency, honesty, and integrity in our lives as well as the devastating effects of child abuse

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