DIVIDED, NOT BROKEN

Divided, Not Broken Ep. 6

The conversation delves into the anticipation and justification for military action in Iran, the means and end goals of the conflict, the perspective of the Iranian people, the impact of regime change, the role of the US as a global policeman, the biblical perspective on world order, the US role in global stabilization, Iran's economic potential, and the impact of oil and rare earth metals on global economics. Takeaways * Iran's nuclear ambitions and the justification for military action * The impact of military conflict on the Iranian people and the region Chapters * 00:00 Anticipation and Military Action * 06:14 Means and End Goals * 11:52 Regime Change and Global Impact * 18:03 US Role and Global Stabilization

Divided, Not Broken Ep. 5

The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the State of the Union Address, Justin Verlander's return, political decorum, personal anecdotes, attorney general's role, baseball career, Supreme Court reactions, personal reflections, political ideologies, family influence, economic impact, affordability, energy policy, environmental impact, border security, immigration policies, illegal immigration, and voting fraud. Takeaways * State of the Union Address and its impact * Economic impact and environmental considerations Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and State of the Union Address * 05:24 Personal Reflections and Political Ideologies * 13:03 Economic Impact and Affordability * 25:54 Illegal Immigration and Voting Fraud

Divided, Not Broken Ep 4. 2.18.26

The conversation covers the influence of radio shows, tough topics, the Bretton Woods Conference, globalism, US manufacturing, Marco Rubio's speech, European relations, post-World War II economic landscape, US responsibility, US military intervention in Venezuela, US actions in Iran, US economic reshaping, and a cautionary tale about US involvement in other countries' governance. The takeaways include the impact of World War II on global trade, US military intervention in Venezuela, and the influence of oil reserves on global politics. The conversation delves into the impact of global politics on Venezuela and Iran, highlighting the beneficiaries of Venezuela's natural resources and the historical U.S. relations with Iran. It also explores the role of the United States in global affairs, including its nation-building efforts and the challenges associated with cultural and religious considerations. Takeaways * Impact of World War II on Global Trade * US Military Intervention in Venezuela * Influence of Oil Reserves on Global Politics Impact of Global Politics on Venezuela and Iran * The Role of the United States in Global Affairs Chapters * 00:00 The Influence of Radio Shows and School Radio Stations * 05:08 Globalism and the Role of the United States * 10:22 Impact of US Actions on Global Stability and Economy * 15:42 Cautionary Tale and US Involvement in Other Countries' Governance * 34:10 Global Politics and Venezuela * 40:50 The Role of the United States in Global Affairs

Divided, Not Broken Ep 3. 2.12.26

🎙️ BROTHERS DIVIDED: CANADA TRADE WAR, IMMIGRATION CRISIS & WHAT JESUS WOULD DO Two brothers. Opposite opinions on everything. But here's what makes this episode different: they tackle the most controversial topic yet—immigration, fraud, and what it means to be Christian in the middle of it all—and they're STILL brothers at the end. 🔥 WHAT WE DEBATE: THE GORDIE HOWE BRIDGE CONTROVERSY Mike and Tom kick things off with the Gordie Howe Bridge vs. Ambassador Bridge debate. Trump wants to delay opening a bridge Canada built with American steel. Is it politics? Economics? Both? The brothers can't even agree on who owns it. US-CANADA TRADE WAR GETTING PERSONAL Tom shares a wild story from Edmonton where a gas station clerk literally wanted to fight him—just for being American. When trade wars affect everyday people, is anyone actually winning? The brothers dig into tariffs, egos, and what happens when our longest ally becomes our biggest frustration. MINNESOTA FRAUD SCANDAL $250 million in fraud. Somali community at the center. Feeding Our Future charity. Daycare centers that don't exist. Tom has the statistics. Mike has questions about the whole story. Neither one pulls punches, but they're asking different questions entirely. CAN YOU BE CHRISTIAN AND DEPORT PEOPLE? This is the question that defines the entire episode. Tom asks it directly: "Can we be loving, can we be Christian, and still deport people who are defrauding our system?" Mike's answer might surprise you. So might Tom's. ALGORITHMS ARE DIVIDING AMERICA In one of the most powerful moments of the episode, Tom argues that social media algorithms are the real enemy—not politics, not policies, but the echo chambers feeding us exactly what we want to hear. Mike's getting conservative takes. Tom's getting liberal perspectives. How do you find truth when your feeds are designed to divide you? WHAT WOULD JESUS ACTUALLY DO? Both brothers wrestle with scripture, moral responsibility, and the tension between "Give to Caesar what is Caesar's" and "When I was hungry, you fed me." No easy answers. Just two men trying to figure out how to follow Jesus in a complicated world. ⭐ WHAT MAKES THIS EPISODE POWERFUL: Mike and Tom don't agree on almost anything in this episode. But they model something rare in 2025: they disagree without demonizing. They challenge without canceling. They push back without breaking. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Intro: The Bridge Controversy 4:23 - When Trade Wars Get Personal 18:16 - The Canadian Perspective 23:43 - Minnesota Fraud Scandal Breakdown 39:15 - The Somali Community Debate 45:23 - Mike's Christian Response 52:00 - Algorithms Are Dividing Us 1:01:53 - Can We Be Christian About This? 1:08:11 - What Would Jesus Do? 1:13:30 - Closing: Love Matters More Than Being Right 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Drop a comment and tell us: Can you be Christian and still support strict immigration enforcement? We want to hear YOUR take. --- Divided, Not Broken Different Sides. Same Blood. 📧 Contact: dividednotbroken@covenantcollab.com 🌐 Website: covenantcollab.com [http://covenantcollab.com] #DividedNotBroken #ChristianPodcast #ImmigrationDebate #FaithAndPolitics #BrothersDebate

Divided, Not Broke Ep. 2

The conversation delves into the influence of media bias and information sources, highlighting the impact of political divide and concealed carry laws. It also explores the importance of empathy and understanding in Christianity and government, emphasizing the need for discernment and compassion in addressing societal issues. The conversation delves into the intersection of immigration, economic impact, and government policies, highlighting the complexities and implications of immigration reform. It also explores the intertwining of politics and religion, addressing the challenges and conflicts arising from the alignment of political ideologies with religious beliefs. Takeaways * Information Bias * Empathy and Understanding Immigration and its economic impact * The intersection of politics and religion Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage * 22:59 Concealed Carry and Political Divide * 32:11 Empathy and Understanding in Christianity and Government * 43:35 Immigration and Economic Impact * 49:27 Immigration Policy and Enforcement * 56:07 Separation of Powers and Government Autonomy * 01:02:28 Government Policies and Global Order * 01:11:18 Religion, Politics, and Church Influence