Is It Really "Both Sides?"

The Worst Advice Christian Parents Keep Hearing

One of the most common pieces of parenting advice today is, "Don't force your faith on your kids." It sounds wise. It sounds respectful. The problem is, it isn't biblical, it isn't logical, and unsurprisingly, it isn't working. In this episode, we examine new research showing that one of the strongest predictors of lifelong faith is simply parents who naturally and consistently talk about God at home. Our culture isn't staying silent with your children, and neither should Christian parents. In whatever way you're influencing the next generation, this conversation is for you.

TikTok Loves This Sermon...Thinkers Won't

An alleged pastor went viral for saying Jesus didn't die for our sins. Millions on TikTok applauded his fresh, insightful, and sophisticated take. But it all unravels the moment you start asking basic questions. In this episode, we examine the claims in the viral clip, and expose the logical and theological weaknesses. Sometimes the ideas that sound deepest on TikTok turn out to be the easiest to dismantle.

A Masterclass in Missing the Point

A WNBA star says America's 250th birthday shouldn't be celebrated because women and many minorities lacked rights in 1776. But if institutions are disqualified from celebration because they were imperfect at the beginning, what remains worthy of celebration? Acknowledging America's failures and celebrating its progress are not mutually exclusive, and the nation's growth is precisely what makes the anniversary worth honoring.

Paralyzed by Tolerance

Reported rapes and sexual assaults against women have gone through the roof in four European countries over the last 20 years. But they have dropped in another one. So what’s the difference? Maybe it’s time we ask, “Are all civilizations equally compatible?” The West’s strange reluctance to criticize illiberal assumptions about women, dissent, and pluralism, is going to kill it. This conversation is not about hatred or fear, but common sense, shared moral assumptions, and whether a free society can survive if it loses the courage to be honest.

The New Obstacle to Faith

For years, Christians assumed young people rejected faith because of suffering: Why do bad things happen to good people? New research suggests something surprising — that’s no longer the primary barrier. In this episode, we explore what is replacing it, why it matters, and why Christians may be uniquely positioned to respond.