Ep 54 2026 Utah Republican Convention | Candidates Face Off

Ep 61 Child Exploitation, Drugs, Money & Judges Exposed: Sheriff Mike Smith & Jon Atkin

Utah Country Sheriff Mike Smith and Davis County Sheriff Candidate Jon Atkin join the God and Country Podcast this week. Utah & Davis County crime reports are raising serious concerns for parents and community members regarding local safety standards. This discussion provides a breakdown of recent news involving Drug and Human Trafficking in Utah and Davis Counties. Active Cartel activity and what is being done about it. We examine the specific details surrounding recent crime activity in Utah, ICE Detainers, jail occupancy, and the dramatic impact of illegal immigration. The proliferation of child porn and child sex trafficking and the mental effects of fighting these crimes has on deputies. This breakdown is intended for those seeking clarity on local criminal activity and the impact of these events on community safety. Beyond the local issues, we analyze broader societal threats, specifically looking at reports of cartel tactics involving children near the U.S. border. By connecting these serious child exploitation cases to national trends, this overview helps viewers understand the current landscape of risks affecting vulnerable populations. Subscribe for weekly podcasts and political breakdowns. Share your thoughts in the comments on how communities can better protect children and address these safety concerns.

Ep 60 Utah Voters Need to Hear This About Senate President Adams

After 20 years of the same, Utah needs an overhaul in the senate. Starting with completely changing senate leadership. With a new senate president, new senators would be able to vote in completely new leadership and change Utah politics for the better. Braden Hess joins the God and Country Podcast this week as he continues his campaign to unseat Senate President Stuart Adams. We discuss major fails and major differences with current senate president Stuart Adams. Starting with the most controversial subject in Utah right now. Data Centers and MIDA. We breakdown why MIDA is a major problem and not the Data Centers. MIDA was originally put together by current senate leadership to protect Hill Air Force Base but is now just another division of bloated government bureaucracy growing beyond its original boundaries and is now out of control and taking money from the public. Utah is also facing major housing problems with city councils going out of control with regulations and fees. This is a detailed conversation on why Utah needs major changes in the senate and what can be done to fix the problems. Imperative information that every voter needs to know.

Ep 59 Doug Fiefia On The AI Convenience vs Integrity Problem

Current Utah Representative and Senate Candidate, Doug Fiefia, joins the God and Country Podcast this week to discuss the efforts of keeping your children and personal information safe in this new age of AI. Big Tech has no boundaries and the bottom line is the only motivator. Even though growth is good, growth within controls is a must particularly when it comes to minors. AI is taking over the planet, including replacing humans in dating and marriage. We also discuss instances of AI assisted suicide. Like all tools, they are controlled and monitored by humans and humans must be held accountable for their actions. Our latest discussion focuses on the critical balance between convenience and integrity, particularly in the realm of artificial intelligence. We explore the implications of Anthropic's decision to withdraw their new model, claude mythos, due to its perceived dangers. This conversation highlights the ongoing challenges in AI news and the rapid ai updates within artificial intelligence development.

Ep 58 Four Veterans Reflect: The Unspoken Reality of Memorial Day

Candidate for Davis County Sheriff Jon Atkin, Candidate for Utah Congress John Atkin, Retired Air Force Colonel Doug Foster and NCO Devin Baker join us to discuss the true meaning of Memorial Day. The ultimate sacrifices soldiers and families make, veteran suicide, dealing with changing administrations, survivor syndrome and many other aspects of active duty military service and then transitioning to civilian life. In this powerful discussion, veterans reflect on the profound sacrifices of military deployment, touching on the deep grief experienced by military family members when a service member makes the ultimate sacrifice. They share war stories, highlighting the unique challenges and dangers faced during deployment, whether on the ground or from 25,000 feet. This conversation truly honors every veteran and the indelible mark their service leaves.

Ep 57 Phil Lyman: Why the Status Quo is Completely Unsustainable

A down to earth, small town conversation with Phil Lyman. Utah CD 3 Voters will decide on June 23rd whether to send these small town values that buck the system to Washington. We discuss federal lands in Utah; support for ICE and the Trump immigration policy; Iran and the Straight of Hormuz Blockade; oil and gas prices; mid-term elections and the chance for Republicans to keep power; are the cartels the next target on the Trump agenda; Taxes and Tariffs, can we eliminate income taxes; why is it hard for politicians to keep their values in Washington; primary differences between Phil Lyman and Celeste Maloy; what is Phil's ultimate message to the voter.