The Future Starts at Home

The Future Starts at Home

Do you ever stop and think about how different parenting is today compared to when we were kids? The world is changing fast. Technology has become part of everyday life, phones are constantly competing for our attention, social media can shape a teenager’s self worth, and AI is becoming more present in our lives than most people even realize. For parents, navigating all of this can feel overwhelming. How do you raise confident, kind, thoughtful kids in a world that looks nothing like the one we grew up in? In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, Sarah brings together a roundtable of moms, all raising multiple children, to have an honest and entertaining conversation about modern parenting. From technology and tough conversations to values, discipline, and preparing kids for the future, the discussion offers different perspectives on what it means to raise children in today’s world.

Escaping Islam: From Sharia Law to Freedom

In the last episode of Let’s Talk Local, Sam Westrop shared his deep knowledge of Islam and Islamism, breaking down the sects, beliefs, and cultural framework behind the conversation. In this episode, Sarah continues that discussion by sitting down with individuals who have lived under Islamic rule and are now building new lives as Christians in America. Sheri Shamsi fled Iran in 2017 after realizing she could not raise her children under Sharia Law. Abteen Vaziri was born in Iran and lived around the world before eventually settling in Dallas, where he now works as an attorney and is active in politics. Aleksey Yusupov, who was born to a Christian mother, Muslim father, and Jewish grandmother, shares a powerful story of survival that includes witnessing executions for faith and narrowly escaping one himself. These are not secondhand perspectives. These are lived experiences. You heard the facts in the last episode. Now you will hear the stories behind them.

Is Sharia Law Already in Texas? The Truth with Sam Westrop

Is the Islamization of Texas really happening, or is it just another headline designed to stir fear and confusion? Is Sharia law already happening in Texas? In this episode, Sarah sits down with Sam Westrop to take a closer look at what is fact and what is fiction. As the head of Islamist Watch at the Middle East Forum since 2017, Sam has spent years researching these issues and uncovering information he believes every Texan should hear. This is one episode of Let’s Talk Local we should all pay attention to.

Brazil’s ‘Ousted Misogyny Law’: Outrage, Profit, and Why Smart Money Sees Opportunity — Is This America’s Future?

A misogyny law might sound like a good idea in theory, but what happens when it comes at the cost of free speech? That is just one of the topics Sarah Zubiate Bennett explores with Ana Campagnolo, State Deputy of Santa Catarina, Brazil.  While Brazil is known for its beauty, beaches, and vibrant culture, there is a deeper story unfolding. From the role of faith in everyday life to the rise of conservative thought and voting, the conversation goes far beyond the surface. They also dive into the growing opportunities for investors around the world looking to be part of Santa Catarina’s rapid development. Sarah and Ana cover it all in this episode of Let’s Talk Local.

The Exorcism of Sarah Bennett

Where are you in your faith journey? Are you a devoted Christian striving to live fully for God, or someone still searching for what you believe and how to serve? In this episode of Let’s Talk Local, Sarah sits down with Matt Bennett, Founder and President of Christian Union, for an honest conversation about faith, deliverance, the power of prayer, and what it means to live a truly spiritual life. Both Sarah and Matt share personal experiences where they’ve witnessed the presence and power of God firsthand. Their stories are candid, thought-provoking, and deeply personal. This is a real, raw, and powerful conversation that may challenge you, encourage you, and perhaps even open your eyes in a new way, no matter where you are in your faith journey. Derek Prince YouTube link: https://youtu.be/m8E1MpNBMFc?si=t1PIhcVkPbsK7T6U [https://youtu.be/m8E1MpNBMFc?si=t1PIhcVkPbsK7T6U] Shawn Ryan with Chad Ripperger- https://youtu.be/I2p_cfipbEw?si=Skde5eF1pL7kuB8w [https://youtu.be/I2p_cfipbEw?si=Skde5eF1pL7kuB8w] Tucker Carlson with Lee Strobel: https://tuckercarlson.com/tucker-show-lee-strobel?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23608846004&gbraid=0AAAAAqhFXDPlMbT-2q-SaIH5-B4UdfDOF&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37nNBhDkARIsAEBGI8ObzS5NvwxptIvkyyzlzebtudPWvLJPMpQBm9iFYiRJh6LkCMjMB-8aAmMiEALw_wcB [https://tuckercarlson.com/tucker-show-lee-strobel?utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23608846004&gbraid=0AAAAAqhFXDPlMbT-2q-SaIH5-B4UdfDOF&gclid=Cj0KCQjw37nNBhDkARIsAEBGI8ObzS5NvwxptIvkyyzlzebtudPWvLJPMpQBm9iFYiRJh6LkCMjMB-8aAmMiEALw_wcB] Matt's Website: https://christianunion.org/ [https://christianunion.org/]