GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy, and semaglutide are everywhere right now and so is the fear surrounding them. Are they dangerous? Are they a breakthrough? And why is the internet so divided?

Today I’m joined by Drs. Mark and Michele Sherwood from the Functional Medical Institute to talk honestly about what GLP-1s actually do, who they’re designed to help, and why so much of the conversation online is driven by hype and fear instead of facts.

We also dive into ketones, blood sugar and mood swings in kids, snoring and sleep apnea, hormones for men in their 40s, cold plunges and saunas, and why so many people are struggling with anxiety right now. Most importantly, we talk about how to become “hope dealers” in a culture that profits from fear.

If you’re looking for clear thinking, practical health wisdom, and encouragement in a noisy world, this episode is for you.

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Today I’m continuing my Bold Pastor Series: Shepherds in the Storm with Pastor Gary Hamrick from Cornerstone Chapel. We’re talking about Israel, the headlines that won’t stop coming, and what biblical discernment and civic engagement should actually look like for Christians right now. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed or confused, this conversation will help get you grounded back in God’s Word and back to peace.

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Today we’re talking about grief, loss, and the power of forgiveness.

Gary and Mary Malachowski share the story of their daughter Hannah, who was killed in a tragic accident just days before Christmas. In the middle of unimaginable heartbreak, Gary made a choice that would shape the rest of their healing journey—he chose to forgive.

This is a tender conversation about suffering, marriage, faith, and the God who meets us in the darkest places. If you’re grieving—or walking alongside someone who is—I pray this episode reminds you that you are not alone.

📖 Remembering Hannah: A Journey Through Loss and Hope is available on Amazon.

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I’m back from Australia—and what I saw both inspired and sobered me.

On the Gospel Reset tour with Ken Ham and Barry Wilmore, I witnessed a beautiful nation that has quietly surrendered freedoms through passivity. Cameras everywhere. Speech limitations. Christian schools using secular curriculum.

It was a powerful reminder: freedom is fragile—and the reset begins in Genesis.

Let’s talk about why this matters for your family and how we stand boldly at the intersection of faith and culture.

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This episode originally aired on October 22, and I’m bringing it back because this is a conversation we simply cannot ignore.

As explicit “romance” fiction and erotic content continue to become normalized—especially among women—it’s important that we talk honestly about what it’s doing to our hearts and our marriages.

In this powerful and vulnerable conversation, Elise Orozco shares how so-called “romance” fiction slowly drew her in, how it impacted her marriage and her walk with the Lord, and how God led her to freedom.

This isn’t about shame. It’s about guarding our hearts and remembering that God’s design for intimacy is protective, beautiful, and life-giving.

If you care about strengthening your marriage and living in freedom, don’t skip this one.

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Pastor and Colorado State Rep Scott Bottoms is running for Governor of Colorado, and he’s making the case for why Christians can’t sit out the political arena anymore. We talk about the pressure on pastors to stay silent, the “Christian nationalism” debate, and why policy is shaping the future of our kids in real time—from grooming and parental rights to trafficking and corruption. If you’ve been on the fence, this episode is a wake-up call: get off the bench and engage.

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It’s Fan Mail Friday, and you guys brought the questions. We’re talking about what it looks like to raise outspoken Christian young adults without living in fear, how to help a perfectionistic child learn rest in Jesus, and what to do when homeschooling is exhausting and the relationship is taking a hit. We’ll also hit hypocrisy in the church, navigating marriage and parenting tension, handling conflict with Christian leaders without sliding into gossip, and even what to do when one child dominates the family conversation. God’s Word isn’t silent on any of this—and it’s still the anchor we need right now.

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The National Education Association is under fire as lawmakers like Mary Miller and Buddy Carter push to revoke its unique federal charter.

In this episode, I take a hard look at the NEA’s growing political influence inside public schools—and what it means for parental rights, religious liberty, and academic excellence. You’ll hear from whistleblower Christina Barton, a former school counselor who risked her career after raising concerns about policies that kept parents in the dark.

If you care about who is shaping your child’s education—and whether schools are serving families or sidelining them—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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