Month: May 2020

The COVID Files (volume 2)

Welcome to volume 2 of The COVID Files!Just what are “The COVID Files”? Well, this is where we narrate and document (somewhat playfully) some instances of strange, goofy, or hypocritical actions that have made the news during these “uncertain times” of which we are constantly reminded.In volume 2 of The COVID Files we file these three stories:A Farewell to Arms–and Legs and Cardio(Matthew 23:1-3)‘Til We Tweet Again(Proverbs 17:5)Hair Today, Golf Tomorrow(Proverbs 18:13)(X-files remix portions of episode intro and outro extracted and edited from thefree download from instrumentalfx.co)*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

The COVID Files (volume 1)

Welcome to volume 1 of The COVID Files!Just what are “The COVID Files”? Well, this is where we narrate and document (somewhat playfully) some instances of strange, goofy, or hypocritical actions that have made the news during these “uncertain times” of which we are constantly reminded.In volume 1 of The COVID Files we file these four stories:Can You Afford to Hoard? (James 4:13-14a)Finger Lickin’ Oops! (Proverbs 21:23)You Didn’t Make the Cut! (Romans 2:3 and Luke 20:46-47)We Don’t All Scream For Ice Cream (Proverbs 29:7)(X-files remix portions of episode intro and outro extracted and edited from the free download from instrumentalfx.co)*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

Three Motherly Role Models from the Bible

We take a break from our series on economic topics to honor mothers for yesterday’s Mother’s Day.We look at three role models of mothers from the Bible:Eve – the mother of all progenyHannah – the mother with a promiseJochebed – the mother with protection*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

Dr. Shawn Ritenour on Economics and the Bible

I was privileged to interview Dr. Shawn Ritenour on the topic of how the Austrian School of economics correlates to the Bible.Dr. Ritenour shares his Christian testimony that brought him from an eclectic background to an elder in the OPC.As a young man he stumbled on a book entitled Human Action by Ludwig von Mises that opened his eyes to a passion for economics.Dr. Ritenour gives his insider experience from working at the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics.We discuss topics from Austrian economics as God’s “common grace” to a Christian economist’s view of the COVID-19 pandemic.Dr. Shawn Ritenour current serves as a professor of economics at Grove City College and is a member of the faculty in the Foundation