Author and political commentator Denise Gitsham shares from her experience working in mainstream media as a Christian, trying to put Kingdom principles over partisan agendas. She offers four lessons she’s learned as she’s worked to pursue empathy, compassion and unity in a more and more divisive culture.

Mattias Desmet, author and Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University (Belgium), is recognized as the world's leading expert on the theory of mass formation as it applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this talk, Mattias emphasizes the impact of propaganda on an individual’s psychological state. He calls out the cultural groupthink that exists throughout society and cautions against the dangers of our current cultural landscape, media consumption, and reliance on manipulative technologies. Watch as he describes how governments and mass media use fear, loneliness, and isolation to control, demoralize, and persuade populations to act against their own interests.

In today's episode, we dive into the idea of parental sacrifice—but not just for our own children, for all children. Suzanne is joined by Katy Faust, Founder and President of Them Before Us, a global movement advocating for children's rights to both their mother and father. Katy discusses how her work prioritizes children's needs over adult desires, especially in the context of marriage, family, and societal norms. She also shares her personal journey and convictions that led her to this path. Suzanne and Katy delve into culturally relevant topics such as adoption and IVF, emphasizing the ethical and spiritual implications of these practices. Tune in as Katy shares her perspective on infertility and how to advocate for policy changes that can make adoption more accessible and affordable.

How can we think well about "the vote"? Michael Wear gives us five things to consider regarding our spiritual integrity as we approach our political stance and our vote in the 2024 election.