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A Christian podcast addressing theology, politics, economics, and practical life tips as caffeine for your mind.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 8 Ratings

A Christian podcast addressing theology, politics, economics, and practical life tips as caffeine for your mind.

    The Biblical Theme of Courage

    The Biblical Theme of Courage

    Chelsea and I recall a few Sunday School stories from the Bible that demonstrate a running theme: they all required courage to trust God with results.
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    • 13 min
    An "Interview" with Google Gemini

    An "Interview" with Google Gemini

    I go "solo" in this episode, but I have a virtual companion for some of the episode.
    Artificial Intelligence (AI) engines may offer us untold potential for productivity. However, if used for political control of news and research, they could cause chilling effects.
    First, we look at how Google Gemini's "diversity" pictures caused backlash and blunted the success of its debut. Meta's AI also showed similar problems.
    Then, I ask Google Gemini some questions about its past, some philosophy, and some theology. What can AI tell us about the Christian Podcast Community and the Truthspresso podcast?
    Finally, I test Gemini's creativity to write some poems about Truthspresso.
    A sonnet about Truthspresso:
    A shot of faith, a podcast sharp and bold,
    Truthspresso wakes the mind with themes untold.
    From lofty questions of the heavens above
    To earthly matters, economics, and love,
    It stirs the soul, a brew both strong and keen,
    A Christian lens on life's perplexing scene.
    With Mynyk's voice, perhaps, to guide the way,
    It probes the depths on this truth-seeking day.
    So put on hold the music and the news,
    This mental coffee table's set for you.
    Let Truthspresso ignite a sacred spark,
    And fill your cup with knowledge from the dark.
    A podcast brew, both faithful and sincere,
    To warm the heart and chase away all fear.
    A limerick about Truthspresso:
    A Christian named Dan, Truthspresso's the man,
    On faith, life, and politics he spins a yarn.
    He dives deep in thought,
    With knowledge he's fraught,
    A shot of espresso to brighten your morn.
    A haiku about Truthspresso:
    Truth in coffee cup,
    Mynyk's voice wakes the faithful mind,
    Faithful knowledge blooms.
    Sources Cited:
    Lucas Mearian, "Google can’t guarantee its Gemini genAI tool won’t be biased," ComputerWorld, February 29, 2024.
    Megan Morrone, "Meta AI creates ahistorical images, like Google Gemini," Axios, March 1, 2024.
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    • 40 min
    The Alabama Supreme Court's IVF Ruling

    The Alabama Supreme Court's IVF Ruling

    On February 20, 2024, The Alabama Supreme Court in the case James LePage, et al. v. The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Mobile Infirmary Association ruled in favor of the plaintiffs who suffered a loss of their frozen offspring as a result of an accident at a fertility clinic.
    The issue now is what happens to in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the state of Alabama? The state House and Senate both passed emergency bills to protect current IVF treatments while not challenging the ruling.
    What is the most consistent pro-life position on this issue?
    Is it possible to practice a form of IVF that attempts to be 100% pro-life?
    Chelsea and I discuss important sections of the ruling, a concurring opinion, and the dissenting option, and ask and answer questions about IVF.
    Sources Cited:
    AL Code § 6-5-391 (2022)
    Official ruling in James LePage, et al. v. The Center for Reproductive Medicine and Mobile Infirmary Association
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    • 51 min
    Infanticide in D.C.?!

    Infanticide in D.C.?!

    Disclaimer: we talk about some gruesome details of abortion procedures and results.
    In March of 2022 the Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising group obtained five bodies of babies possibly birth-sized babies in a box of 115 aborted bodies destined for processing as "medical waste."
    For two years D.C. has claimed to investigate if the "D.C. five" were killed illegally (as opposed to killed legally).
    As the Biden administration has attempted to dispose these bodies, pro-life groups and members of Congress are fighting to keep the baby bodies available and force a real investigation.
    Is Washington, D.C. trying to cover up full-blown infanticide?
    Well, we believe all abortion results in "infanticide," but how far does this culture of death go in the sacred halls of the greatest nation on earth?
    Sources Cited:
    18 U.S. Code § 1531 - Partial-birth abortions prohibited
    "Inhuman: Undercover in America's Late-Term Abortion Industry - Washington, D.C." [YouTube video]
    Mary Margaret Olohan, "1 Year Later: DC Mayor Stonewalls Probe Into Aborted Babies’ Bodies," The Daily Signal, March 23, 2023.
    Breccan F. Thies, "Thirty-five anti-abortion groups ask Congress to stop DC medical examiner from destroying ‘potential evidence of infanticide’," Washington Examiner, February 7, 2024.
    Steven Ertelt, "Pro-Life Attorneys Block DC From Destroying Full-Term Aborted Babies Killed in Potentially Illegal Abortions," Life News, February 9, 2024.
    Mary Margaret Olohan, "EXCLUSIVE: DC Will Pay If Authorities Dispose of Aborted Baby Remains, Cruz Warns," The Daily Signal, February 8, 2024.
    Scriptures Referenced:
    John 8:32
    Proverbs 10:11
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    • 40 min
    Does "He Gets Us" Get Him?

    Does "He Gets Us" Get Him?

    Once again a multimillion-dollar campaign called "He Gets Us" aired an ad during the Super Bowl.
    The ad presented a slide show of people often at political odds washing one another's feet. Well, usually it was the "conservative" washing the feet of the "liberal."
    It ended with "Jesus didn't preach hate. He washed feet."
    What does the Bible saying about foot washing?
    What does the "He Gets Us" campaign get right in the ad and its website, and what may it get wrong?
    Could a campaign focused on disarming social issues lure people into becoming disciples of Jesus?
    Sources Cited:
    He Gets Us
    "Loving your neighbor is nearly impossible. How can we do it?"
    "About Us"
    "How did Jesus step over barriers of race, gender, and stigma on the side of the road?"
    "He Gets Us has an agenda."
    Scriptures Referenced:
    John 13:13-18
    Matthew 16:13-17
    Mark 14:61-64
    Joh 4:16-18,24,28-30
    Mark 2:15-17
    Matthew 16:24-25
    John 8:30-32
    Joh 17:15-23
    Luke 12:51-53
    Mark 8:38
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    • 45 min
    REWIND: How God Wrote Our Love Story

    REWIND: How God Wrote Our Love Story

    Better than a Hallmark movie!
    Well, in our opinion, anyway.
    Join us for a walk down memory lane as we share our love story.
    Chuckle together with us through our journey of how we met, became friends, dated, got engaged, and ultimately married.
    The cuteness factor just may be off the charts!
    As we celebrated 12 years of marriage, we hope our story will encourage singles to seek God's will for their future and couples to be dearest friends.
    This episode was the kick start to a series of episodes about marriage and family.
    Scriptures Cited:
    Proverbs 18:22
    Other episodes in this series:
    How God Wrote Our Love Story
    Thinking Biblically About Marriage
    Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 1)
    Tips for Singles Looking for a Spouse (part 2)
    What Does "One Flesh" in Marriage Mean?
    Let's Talk: How Communication is Key to a Healthy Marriage
    Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 1): Four Things You Should Never Do
    Conflict Resolution in Marriage (part 2): Five Tips to Resolve a Conflict
    Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 1)
    Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 2)
    Casting Pearls Before Swine (part 3)
    A Biblical Definition of Divorce
    The Biblical Grounds for Divorce

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

Tim Parks ,

Excellent

Really a neat podcast. Conversational, insightful, and laid back.

IrishPrincess10 ,

Blessed

This podcast is a blessing for our family. Thank you for your encouragement and commitment to proclaim truth.

Homeschool Mommy of 4 ,

Diverse Topics- Good production quality

Daniel has done a great job of bringing in diverse topics from economics to theology proper to personality discussions.
I particularly appreciate the production quality and down-to-earth discussions, especially with his sweet wife.
These are podcasts that I will have my older children listen to.
There was one podcast where Daniel mentions transgenderism. So, if your children aren't old enough to understand, just be sure to listen to the podcast first.

thanks Daniel for your comments and podcast! I look forward to your future topics.

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