Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! It's one of my favorite times of the year, when Chick-Fil-A gives teachers free meals. In recognition of this week I asked a fellow Christian school teacher to join me on the podcast to talk about what an educator's life is really like. Listen in as James Skidmore share a little bit about how God is working in his career and family.

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Support for Jed, Son of Beloved History Teacher

Carroll Christian School

This was not the episode I planned to air this week. After last night's attempt on the President's life, I felt compelled to write about what a proper response should look like. So here are six points for your consideration.

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The Your Calvinist Podcast

WHCD Protesters

Read White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman Cole Allen’s full anti-Trump manifesto

In this episode, we welcome to Pastor Chris Brauns of the Red Brick Church in Stillman Valley, IL to talk about his recently released book, the Way of Repentance. Just what is repentance? What does repentance have to do with joy? Tune in and find out!

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The Way of Repentance: Embracing God's Gift for a Transformed Life by Chris Brauns

The Red Brick Church

This week we are joined once again with Dr. Phil Allen. Phil is here is talk about his new book, the Ache in the Ordinary: Finding God in Everyday Grief. For several years now Phil has served as a hospice chaplain. This book explores the idea of Biblical lament and recognizing the reality of everyday troubles and sorrows that often seek to cover.

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The Ache in the Ordinary: Finding God in Everyday Grief by Phil Allen

Wick and Whisper Substack

So, I saved the best for last. I'm excited to endorse my friend and colleague Tom Morgan for Beloit City Council. Listen in and hear Tom's vision for Beloit and passion for help others and brining people together.

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The Beloit Haus

April 7th (tomorrow) is a big day in the state of Wisconsin - local elections! You know how I feel about the importance of local election. Today we are featuring two episodes concerning a race here in Beloit. First up is Jim White. Jim is running for Beloit City Council and has my support. Listen in to find out why.

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Jim White for Beloit City Council

Last week 8 million people attended a No Kings Rally - including Pastor Ray Jewell and I. In this episode, Ray and I discuss our experience and talk to a few folks we ran into. Listen in as we chat with State Senator Mark Spreitzer, Beloit City Counselman Yusuf Adama and Mandela Barnes - candidate for governor.

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No Kings

In this short bonus episode, I had the change to ask a question of who is now the leading Democrat running for governor of Wisconsin - Francesca Hong. She is a self-identified democrats socialist and very pro-choice. So, I told her I'm a pro-life conservative. In age of division and hyper-partisanship, is common ground even possible? That's our quick discussion. Thank you to the Rogue Bookshop in Beloit for hosting the event.

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Francesca Hong for Governor

The Rogue Bookshop