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In this episode we cover the jury deliberation timeline in the Lindsay Clancy trial, including the drama around a deadlocked jury and one lone holdout. We also see a retired nurse and “crime junkie” who got in legal trouble with the court in a restricted area and could face her own trial. The jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial deliberated for 36 hours over a full week. Despite the defense trying to get him removed, one lone juror held his convictions until the judge finally declared a mistrial. The defense even tried an emergency one-hour appeal to the highest court in the state but that attempt failed. We look at some of the online politics on social media while the

In this episode just before the verdict happens in the Lindsay Clancy trial I hope to provide a balanced and sober view of this tragedy. We look at noteworthy pieces of evidence from the trial that seem to indicate that Lindsay Clancy did not have postpartum psychosis and planned the murder of her three children. From no official diagnosis before the trial to allegedly hearing a voice only once to the forensics of the timeline of that day, we see good reason to doubt the defense’s story. Several viral moments in the trial such as Clancy’s eerie stare and Vanity Fair’s Brittany Ramano flirting at the camera raised the ire of spectators siding with the prosecution. Five possible verdicts await

In this episode before the verdict happens in the Lindsay Clancy trial I hope to provide a balanced and sober view of this tragedy. First, I admonish men to understand what women experience and endure with pregnancy, labor, and postpartum depression and to help them lovingly through this challenging time. Second, we walk through the timeline of this case to get a clear view of what the prosecution and the defense present and argue. Third, we see how hundreds of women came out with young children to show support for Clancy but may have overlooked the morbid message men may infer from that publicity stunt. Finally, we reason a bit about what justice may look like even with the high

In the last year I have picked up a new habit: writing opinion pieces. In this episode I briefly review the art of writing and how to crush writer’s block by keeping your “talking” and “editing” functions from fighting each other. I present four reasons to consider writing opinion pieces: More exposure Doable goals Writing craft development Preparation for a book Then, I summarize five opinion pieces I pitched and had published in other venues since the episode “The Write Habit” was released. My recent opinion pieces: Periodical: The American Spectator “Planned Parenthood’s Founder Fought Against Abortion“ “Trump, Constantine, and the Politics of Providence“ Periodical: Across Voices “Russell Kirk Warned About the Fall of England“ Periodical: The Reformed Conservative “Russell

This episode is part 40 and the final episode in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers the books of 4 Nephi, Mormon, Wisdom of Mormon, and Moroni. As prophesied, the Nephite people remained righteous until around 200 A.D. Schisms and pride caused the church to split. Lamanites restored their former identity. Gadianton robbers somehow became a thing again. A young man named Mormon led the Nephites to some pyrrhic victories, but he couldn’t get the Nephites to repent of their pride and wickedness. Both sides agreed to a final battle at Cumorah around 385 A.D. The Lamanites slaughtered all but a few Nephites from the army. The Lamanites took control of the

This episode is part 39 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 19-30 of the book of 3 Nephi. The Mormon Jesus teaches his disciples more about prayer. He prays away from them, with them, and at them, and they all glow bright white. The Mormon Jesus also gives more prophecy about the end times, the revealing of the Book of Mormon, and the regathering of Israel and the descendants of Lehi. He gave them Isaiah chapters 52 and 54 and Malachi chapters 3-4. Three of the twelve disciples get a special gift of immortality until the end. Supposedly they and the Apostle John are still out there somewhere walking among

In this episode of Truthspresso I chat about Jesus and socialism. A coworker a while ago made the claim to me that Jesus was a socialist. I have certainly heard this claim before, but I figured I would address it. In part 12 we look at the account of Mary, sister of Martha, anointing Jesus with expensive perfume for His burial. Jesus’ disciples murmured about the “waste,” and Judas Iscariot suggested that it should have been sold and given to the poor. Jesus, knowing Judas was a thief, answered in a way that a politician might think was calloused and insensitive. Looking at recent arguments from politicians that sound like Judas’ question, I observe what I term “Judas Iscariot socialists.”

This episode is part 38 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 14-18 of the book of 3 Nephi. The Mormon Jesus finishes his version of the Sermon on the Mount for the 2,500 Nephites gathered at the temple in the Land Bountiful. Then, he explains that he will gather the “other sheep” into the one fold, which includes these people and the ten lost tribes of Israel. The people don’t understand much, but Jesus heals their sick among them. Then, angels come and minister to the young children. The Mormon Jesus says that he will return to the Father soon. Just like he explained the valid method of baptism, he

This episode is part 37 in a series going through the story of the Book of Mormon. This episode covers chapters 12-13 of the book of 3 Nephi. Jesus had appeared to the surviving Nephites gathered at a temple in the Land Bountiful. The Mormon Jesus gave his opening lecture the included a formula for baptism. Now, the Mormon Jesus begins to teach a version of the Sermon on the Mount that strongly parallels Matthew chapters 5-7. This episode covers the part that follows chapters 5 and 6. We look at subtle differences but also things retained from the Sermon on the Mount that don’t seem to make much sense for ancient America. Some things had such a cultural context

It’s that time of year again! Time for my family to host a booth at the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference. While we are there, I wander around the exhibit halls and find some to interview. This allows them to pitch their exhibit outside the conference and I get content for an episode. Unfortunately, my recording equipment messed up after the third interview. For part 1 I will play the first three that had no audio issue. Event Resources Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference Exhibit Resources in this episode: Christian Home Educators of Colorado (CHEC) podcast with Kaisha Davis The White Rose Resistance with Sean Bateman The Black Walrus with Joseph Caldara We value your feedback!