Psalm 33:12: Not America

Amos 1: The Judgment Trap

Why does Amos begin his prophecy by condemning the surrounding nations instead of Israel? In this episode, we take an overview of Amos chapter 1, examining its historical setting, repeated pattern of judgment, and powerful literary design.

Psalm 33:12: Not America

Every Fourth of July, one Bible verse seems to appear everywhere: Psalm 33:12—"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." But is this verse actually about America?

Psalm 146: No Help?

Psalm 146 says, "Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help." But what does that actually mean? Can human beings really provide no help?

America 250: The Same Bible Problem Pt 1

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, we look back to one of the nation's greatest speeches: Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address. Delivered as the Civil War neared its end, Lincoln made a startling observation

Trump’s Fair: Defending Salem?

A viral moment at an America 250 event raises disturbing historical and moral questions. Did a prominent speaker really defend the Salem witch trials? We examine exactly what was said, correct the historical record, expose the factual and logical errors, and consider the troubling implications of minimizing one of America's greatest miscarriages of justice. More than three centuries later, Salem still has something to teach us—if we're willing to listen.