Can someone be treated as a criminal because her silent thoughts are directed toward God? Recorded in London, this episode features Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, a Christian pro-life advocate who was arrested after acknowledging that she might be praying internally inside an abortion clinic buffer zone.

Isabel tells Peter about how her work outside abortion facilities began, why she continued after facing hostility and what happened when police questioned her about an internal prayer. She discusses her acquittal, a second investigation that ended without further action and the settlement she later received from police.

The conversation also addresses Britain's national 150-meter safe access zones, the importance of physical presence in Christian witness and the difference between courage and certainty. Isabel argues that Christians should not wait until they feel fearless. They should trust God to provide the grace needed when obedience becomes costly.

Since this interview, Isabel has pleaded not guilty to five charges under the national safe access zone law. Her trial is scheduled for January 2027.

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⚖️ Latest legal case update: https://adfinternational.org/news/christian-woman-pleads-not-guilty-to-fresh-charges/

In this conversation:

· Isabel's silent prayer arrests

· Local and national abortion clinic buffer zones

· Freedom of thought and religious expression

· Her acquittal and second police investigation

· Why she continued returning to pray

· The role of presence in Christian witness

· March for Life UK and pro-life outreach

· Finding courage when faithfulness carries a cost

Reflection question: Am I preparing now to obey God faithfully when living out my convictions becomes personally costly?

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Why did prominent Christian leaders support Donald Trump, and how did their theology influence that relationship? J. Derrick Lemons joins Peter Demos to examine Trump's faith advisory team, the policies that strengthened evangelical support and the spiritual framework through which some advisers interpreted political events.

Derrick is a professor and head of the Department of Religion at the University of Georgia. He directs the Center for Theologically Engaged Anthropology and co-authored "Trump and the Politics of Prayer: Inside the Spiritual World of His Faith Advisory Team" with Amos Yong.

This conversation does not attempt to determine Trump's personal standing before God. It examines how his religious advisers understood his leadership, why they valued his policy commitments and how comparisons with biblical rulers such as Cyrus and Jehu entered Christian political discussion.

Peter and Derrick also discuss prophecy and truth after the 2020 election, the danger of treating a political leader as a messianic figure and the need to humanize political opponents. Christians may participate in politics, but their hope must remain in Christ and their mission must remain the gospel.

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🌐 University of Georgia profile: https://ctea.franklinresearch.uga.edu/directory/people/j-derrick-lemons
🏛 Center for Theologically Engaged Anthropology: https://ctea.franklinresearch.uga.edu/
📕 "Trump and the Politics of Prayer" from Bloomsbury: https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/trump-and-the-politics-of-prayer-9798216468950/
🛒 "Trump and the Politics of Prayer" on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9798216468950

In this conversation:

· Trump's faith advisory team

· Evangelical support for Trump

· Paula White-Cain and neo-Pentecostal influence

· Cyrus, Jehu and imperfect political leaders

· Policy agreements and Christian responsibility

· Prophetic claims about the 2020 election

· Humanizing political opponents

· Keeping Christian hope out of political power

Reflection question: Have I asked politics to accomplish what Christ entrusted to His church?

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A biblical worldview is more than a collection of Christian beliefs. It is a way of understanding reality that governs our decisions, priorities and behavior. George Barna joins Peter Demos to explain the seven cornerstones that help Christians think and live like Jesus.

George is the director of research and co-founder of the Cultural Research Center at Arizona Christian University. Drawing from his book, "How to Think Like Jesus: 7 Cornerstones to Build a Biblical Worldview," he explains why belief in God, human sin, salvation through Christ, absolute moral truth and the authority of Scripture must work together.

Peter and George also discuss the final two: living to glorify God and defining success through consistent obedience. They examine the difference between attending church and becoming a disciple, the need for loving accountability and the responsibility parents have to teach biblical truth to their children.

The central question is direct: Will we allow Scripture to shape our lives, or will we construct a faith that supports the lives we have already chosen?

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📕 "How to Think Like Jesus": https://georgebarna.com/product/think-like-jesus/
📊 ACU Worldview Assessment: https://acuworldview.com/
🏛 Cultural Research Center: https://azcu.edu/culturalresearchcenter/

In this conversation:

· The seven cornerstones of a biblical worldview

· Why our worldview determines our decisions

· Salvation through Jesus Christ

· Absolute moral truth and biblical authority

· Obedience as the measure of success

· The difference between attendance and discipleship

· Syncretism in American Christianity

· Parenting and worldview formation

Reflection question: Is Scripture shaping the life you live or are you selecting biblical ideas that affirm the life you already want?

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Christian leaders can appear successful while being driven by fear, lust, anger or pride. Dr. Dave Jones joins Peter Demos to explain how these hidden motivations can shape decisions, relationships and entire organizations.

Dave is the author of Plan to Win: How to Manage Your Fear, Lust, Anger and Pride While Building Your Christian Organization. He defines biblical winning as developing a richer relationship with Jesus Christ rather than maintaining constant success.

Peter and Dave discuss personal guardrails, worldly cravings, social media comparison and the difficulty leaders have receiving criticism. They also explain why admitting that you are struggling is not failure and how Scripture, mentorship, accountability and gratitude can help believers return to a place of trust.

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🌐 Plan to Win book and free assessments: https://plantowintoday.com/
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In this conversation:

· A biblical definition of winning

· Fear, lust, anger and pride

· People, power and possessions

· Guardrails for Christian leaders

· Social media and false expectations

· Receiving criticism with humility

· Asking for help during difficult seasons

· Trusting God instead of hiding fear

Reflection question: Which motive is quietly steering your decisions right now: fear, lust, anger or pride?

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Pornography is not merely a men's problem. Crystal Renaud Day joins Peter Demos to explain why women may turn to pornography and why shame keeps so many from seeking help.

Crystal is the founder and executive director of SheRecovery, a virtual recovery community for women facing pornography and other unwanted sexual behaviors. She identifies five categories that may influence the struggle: emotional, relational, identity, trauma and spiritual factors.

Peter and Crystal discuss early exposure, sexual desire, loneliness, social media, sexting and pornography's effect on relationships. They also examine why behavioral commands alone are inadequate and how churches can combine biblical conviction with compassionate, practical support.

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In this conversation:

· Why women use pornography

· Early exposure to explicit material

· Loneliness and emotional triggers

· Trauma, identity and spiritual struggles

· Pornography's effect on relationships

· Sexting and image-based exploitation

· Why shame prevents women from seeking help

· The church's role in recovery

Reflection question: What deeper need are you asking sexual content to meet that should instead be addressed through truth, healthy relationships, healing and Christ?

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Violence against Christians continues across northern Nigeria despite military operations targeting ISIS and other terrorist organizations. Brad Brandon joins Peter Demos to explain why airstrikes alone cannot resolve this complicated religious freedom and security crisis.

Brad is the founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, a ministry that assists persecuted Christians, cares for widows and refugees, provides education and shares the gospel in Muslim communities. He offers an eyewitness account of attacks against villages and the conditions facing Christians on the ground.

Peter and Brad examine Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, Fulani militancy, government accountability and the role of poverty and illiteracy in terrorist recruitment. They also discuss what churches can do to pray, raise awareness and support believers facing persecution.

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🌐 Across Nigeria: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/
👤 About Brad Brandon: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/our-founder
🙏 Prayer resources: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/pray
📨 Newsletter: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/newsletter-signup
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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-brandon-a02b7944

In this conversation:

· Christian persecution in northern Nigeria

· Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province

· The limitations of military airstrikes

· Fulani militants and religious targeting

· Poverty, literacy and radicalization

· Schools as a pathway toward stability

· Assistance for Christian widows and refugees

· The responsibility of the Western church

Reflection question: If Christians suffering in Nigeria were members of your own family, how would that change the way you pray, speak and respond?

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Todd Starnes believes Donald Trump saved America from a political movement that threatened the country's freedom, institutions and founding principles. Peter Demos asks the harder question: Can that political rescue endure if the church remains silent?

Todd joins Peter to discuss his book, The Golden Age: How Trump Saved America. They examine Trump's political legacy, divisions within the Republican Party and the declining influence of evangelical Christians.

The conversation ultimately moves beyond elections. Peter and Todd address biblical illiteracy, failed discipleship, fear in the pulpit and the danger of replacing faithfulness to Christ with loyalty to a political movement. Political leaders can protect liberty, but they cannot fulfill the church's calling.

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In this conversation:

· What Todd means when he says Trump saved America

· The limits of presidential power

· Divisions inside the Republican Party

· Evangelical influence in American politics

· Why pastors avoid difficult cultural issues

· The decline of biblical discipleship

· Political engagement without political idolatry

· Why America needs spiritual renewal

Reflection question: Have you placed more confidence in political power than in Jesus Christ and the mission He gave His church?

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Sports betting has become nearly impossible to escape. Dr. Nathan Finn joins Peter Demos to examine whether app-based sports gambling is harmless entertainment or a growing threat to self-control, faithful stewardship and American families.

Nathan explains how smartphones, constant advertising and gamified betting platforms have changed the scale and cultural influence of gambling. The conversation also addresses the effect on children, the integrity of sports and the church's response to those struggling with addiction.

Peter and Nathan do not claim that Scripture explicitly condemns every wager. Instead, they offer a biblical framework based on wisdom, contentment, responsibility and freedom from enslavement. The central question is not merely whether Christians can participate but whether doing so honors God and produces spiritual fruit.

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🌐 Website: https://www.nathanfinn.com/
🎓 North Greenville University: https://www.ngu.edu/faculty/nathan-finn/
📰 Substack: https://nathanfinn.substack.com/
⛪ Taylors First Baptist Church: https://taylorsfbc.org/

📰 The Atlantic Article by McKay Coppins: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/

In this conversation:

· Is sports betting a sin?

· How gambling apps changed sports culture

· Advertising, algorithms and addiction

· Christian stewardship and contentment

· The influence of betting on children

· Gambling and the integrity of sports

· The church's pastoral responsibility

· Christian freedom and self-control

Reflection question: Is sports betting strengthening your ability to practice self-control or is it quietly becoming a spiritual and financial snare?

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