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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 11 we look at three parables to see if they lean more socialist or free market capitalist: The hidden treasure in the field The pearl of great price The vineyard tenants Because the parable of the vineyard tenants is Jesus’ ultimate parable about the history of Israel, one would think the illustration would be important. The vineyard owner took risks, set up capital equipment, and established a business. The vineyard laborers seemed to prefer a violent revolution and

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 10 we look at the parable of the unjust steward. A “Christian socialist” claims that this parable proves that Jesus favors defrauding wealthy people to give to the poor. While this parable and Jesus’ application can be hard to understand at first, closer study reveals that Jesus wants us to be good stewards of money unlike His worldly examples–including both the merchant and his unjust steward. Sources Cited: Chuck McKnight, “Jesus Was a Socialist,” Patheos, Updated March 11,

After I dropped off my sons for a church youth activity I recorded most of this episode in my car in the parking lot. I shared a few thoughts mostly about the march on Monday afternoon before the opening speeches. Women dressed as abortion pills, pro-Palestine protesters, rainbow flags, and a sign that says “Trump and J.D. Vance are weird” donned the street. During the first two days of the DNC, a mobile clinic offered free chemical abortions for women and vasectomies for men. Outside the center was a giant inflatable IUD. Inside the building was a display of giant inflatable abortion pills. Several speakers emphasized abortion as a fundamental right necessary for freedom. Is there a reason not to

As I was reading stuff online I came across an article from Roman Catholic apologist Dave Armstrong against William Lane Craig’s defense of monothelitism. Armstrong blames Craig’s error on Sola Scriptura and rejecting the “infallibility” of the Roman Catholic church. While I agree that Craig is wrong about monothelitism, I also believe Armstrong is wrong about why. This episode addresses both the error of monothelitism and the error of Roman Catholic epistemology. I believe Craig’s philosophy is the problem. I also believe history disproves Armstrong’s “infallible church” idea and that Scripture is the authority for determining who Jesus is. Sources Cited: William Lane Craig, “#75 Monotheletism,” Reasonable Faith, September 22, 2008. Dave Armstrong, “William Lane Craig’s Christological Errors (Monothelitism +),”

Romans 2:13 says that “the doers of the law shall be justified.” Romans 3:20 says that “by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified.” Did Paul teach justification by keeping the law? Did Paul contradict himself? Chelsea returns to co-host this episode as we summarize Paul’s arguments in Romans chapter 1 through 3. We believe Paul was making one harmonizing point with both verses. Scriptures Referenced: Romans 2:13; 3:20; 2:7-10 ***Castle Rock Women’s Healthis a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to serve the community. Please considera monthly or one-time donation. *** We value your feedback! Have questions for Truthspresso?Contact us! Mentioned in this episode: Affiliate Link: Blackout Coffee Blackout Coffee is

May 30, 2024 is a day that will live in infamy! Donald Trump became the first former President of the United States to be brought to court on felony charges and have a jury reach a verdict of guilty. Not to mention that this happened while he is currently running for President again and is the highest polling candidate. The ripple effects of this historical day will be felt indefinitely. The debates will rage over whether or not this was justice or merely political lawfare. In part 5,we cover the instructions from Judge Merchan to the jury for how to deliberate. Most of the instructions were standard fare. However, the section detailing the charges raised serious questions in my mind.

May 30, 2024 is a day that will live in infamy! Donald Trump became the first former President of the United States to be brought to court on felony charges and have a jury reach a verdict of guilty. Not to mention that this happened while he is currently running for President again and is the highest polling candidate. The ripple effects of this historical day will be felt indefinitely. The debates will rage over whether or not this was justice or merely political lawfare. In part 4,we cover the defense witnesses–such as they were. Trump decided not to testify. The judge’s restrictions prevented a campaign finance law expert witness from testifying. After one paralegal briefly showed a chart, Robert

May 30, 2024 is a day that will live in infamy! Donald Trump became the first former President of the United States to be brought to court on felony charges and have a jury reach a verdict of guilty. Not to mention that this happened while he is currently running for President again and is the highest polling candidate. The ripple effects of this historical day will be felt indefinitely. The debates will rage over whether or not this was justice or merely political lawfare. In part 3,we cover the start of the trial and all attempts to lift the gag order, recuse Judge Merchan, delay the trial, or move it to another venue were shot down. We look at

In this episode I play some clips from episodes of Truthspresso in early 2020 where I predicted that the pandemic relief measures would lead to price inflation. Prepare to be amazed! 😉 Do I have the spiritual gift of prophecy? No. It’s just what the Austrian School of economics understood would happen. A Biblical view of government forbids monetary inflation and such frivolous borrowing and spending as happened under the guise of “helping” people. Truthspresso episodes referenced: Episode 37: Embracing Coronanomics Episode 43: Inflation: Legalized Counterfeiting against God? Episode 45: Dr. Shawn Ritenour on Economics and the Bible Scriptures Referenced: Haggai 1:5-7 ***Castle Rock Women’s Healthis a pro-life and pro-women health care ministry. They need your help to serve the

On Saturday, July 13, at a rally in Pennsylvania, former President Trump was giving an outdoor speech. Six minutes into it, gunshots were fired! The President felt one round whiz by his head. A second one bloodied his right ear. He ducked in the nick of time to avoid a third one that likely wouldn’t have missed. Thankfully, he was Ok. He expressed valiance as his security detail escorted him out. The world-changing news just won’t stop! The USA is careening toward third-world status. Please pray for former President Trump, the current President Biden, and for a true revival. Whatever happens in November, violent activism isn’t the solution. Sources Cited: “Shots fired at Trump rally,” Fox News, July, 13, 2024,