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The percentage of practicing Christians in America has declined precipitously over the past 5 years. What explains the changes we are witnessing? In this episode, I interview Pastor Bobby Harrington about the waning influence of the Church in America and what can be done to reenergize and revitalize churches.  For Further Insight: Harpeth Christian Church: https://harpethcc.com/leadership/ Bio: https://www.jonesliterary.com/bobby-harrington/ Websites:  National coalition of discipleship.org, leader of renew.org (upholding Jesus’ teachings) Books: https://www.amazon.com/Bobby-Harrington/e/B01BW2QQDO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

President Trump is now wearing masks at certain events and he is encouraging the American people to do the same. What is the politics around this switcheroo? Joining me today to make sense of the President’s behavior is Malcolm Out Loud. Malcolm is Editor-in-Chief of America Out Loud and host of “Viewpoint This Sunday” and the “Voice of a Nation” on the America Out Loud Network.  Website: America Out Loud Follow on Twitter Malcolm is on LinkedIn 

In this show, I interview Bob Woodson of the Woodson Center and 1776 Unites about the racial and ethnic turmoil threatening our nation. Bob shares about his early life, the “Burning Bush” experience that has guided his life, and what you and I can do to make a difference for our nation. For Further Insight: Woodson Center: https://woodsoncenter.org/ 1776 Unites: https://1776unites.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/1776Unites

How does a young black teenager, raised in a Democrat household with left-leaning parents, become a conservative Trump supporter? In this interview, CJ Pearson updates us about his college plans and about Last Hope USA , his new non-profit organization. CJ  is a leading voice for Generation Z. He launched his career in 2015 with a viral YouTube video criticizing President Obama. For Further Insight: Website:  https://cjpearson.org/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecjpearson Last Hope USA: https://lasthopeusa.org/

This is the last of a four-part series about Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s proposed 32% property tax increase. In this episode I interview Michelle Foreman. Michelle is a wife, mother, registered nurse, small business owner, President of the Tennessee Republican Assembly, a law student, and a key organizer of the NoTax4Nash movement. In other words, she is a multi-tasking superhero.  Website: www.notax4nash.com  Email: MichelleForemanNashville@gmail.com

Nashville is a blue city in a red state, and the struggle for good government is an ongoing battle. As Nashville continues to grow, it is beset with challenges with a government that does NOT represent all of the people. This is the third of a four-part series about Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s proposed 32% property tax increase. In this episode, I interview attorney and conservative activist Jim Roberts. Jim is the founder of 4goodgoverment and the mastermind behind the Nashville Taxpayer Protection Act.   Jim Roberts 4GoodGovernment.Com, https://4goodgovernment.com/ Download Taxpayer Protection Act Petition Roberts & Associates 1700 Hayes Street, Suite #201 P. O. Box 331606 Nashville, Tennessee 37203 (615) 242-2002 office

The promise of any great city is to take care of its citizens. Nashville businessman and philanthropist Lee Beaman talks to Dr. Carol Swain about Mayor John Cooper’s proposed 32% property tax increase. Lee is a Nashville native and chairman of the board and CEO of Beaman Automotive Group, a network of car dealerships. Lee has also served on the US Civil rights Commission’s State Advisory Committee and currently serves on numerous national and local boards and associations. Lee Beaman Article: https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville/blog/2014/12/what-i-learned-about-lee-beaman-2014s-ewsmaker-of.html Beaman Automotive  https://www.beamanauto.com/ Photo Credit: NATHAN MORGAN | NASHVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL

Across the nation voters in blue states are confronting a host of restrictions on their civil rights and civil liberties ostensibly related to the Coronavirus pandemic. Opportunism abounds. Although Nashville, Tennessee is in a red state, the mayor has used the coronavirus as an excuse to dramatically raise taxes at a time people are suffering because of government actions. In this episode I interview Carey Bringle, a native Nashvillian who owns Peg Leg Porker, a restaurant located in the Gulch. Carey shares his views about the proposed tax increase and how it will impact local businesses. Bringle is involved with two organizations fighting to empower voters: notax4nash and 4GoodGovernment. This is the first of a three-part series about Nashville Mayor John Cooper’s proposed 32% property tax increase. Website: Peg Leg Porker Twitter: https://twitter.com/PegLegPorker Link to Letter: https://www.facebook.com/peglegporker/posts/an-open-letter-from-our-owner-and-pit-master-carey-bringle-to-mayor-john-cooper-/3223112511041623/

What can conservatives do to change the world? We can do more than just complain. We can take action that will have a lasting impact for many generations. In this episode, I interview Michael Patrick Leahy. He is an author and founder of a group of online newspapers and an educational foundation that sponsors a national Constitution Bee. Leahy started with the Tennessee Star and has expanded to the Ohio Star, the Minnesota Star, and the Michigan Star. He is also the host of a daily radio show, the Tennessee Star Report that airs on 98.3 FM and 1510 AM WLAC. Leahy’s radio show can be heard on demand at iHeart Podcast. For Further Insight: Tennessee Star Bio: https://tennesseestar.com/about-us/  Star News Educational Foundation: https://starnewseducationfoundation.org/ Book: Covenant of Liberty: The Ideological Origins of the Tea Party Movement

What knowledge and skills does it take to become a successful home-schooling parent? In this episode, I interview Yvette Hampton, a home-schooling parent and producer of the forthcoming film: School House Rocked: The Home-Schooling Revolution. Yvette updates us on the film and legal and educational resources available to parents contemplating their next steps.  Yvette and Garritt Hampton are the producers of a feature-length documentary on home schooling in America. The film, Schoolhouse Rocked: The Homeschool Revolution, is in post-production. Yvette and I discuss the more than two-million families who now home school and the challenges they face. Join us for an informative session with a true believer who has interviewed education experts, curriculum developers, parents, and families across the nation. For Further Insight: Website: https://schoolhouserocked.com/ Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BronzeOxen Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbcHayX5_fo Donations Link: https://fundmyfilm.org/documentary-films/schoolhouse-rocked-the-homeschool-revolution/

How does a young black man from Baltimore, Maryland become a conservative activist? In this episode I interview Wayne Dupree, an unabashed Trump supporter who has a message for America. Wayne is the host of the Wayne Dupree Show. He is also a regular contributor to numerous radio and television shows. The Wayne Dupree Show airs Mon-Thurs from 7-8 PM, ET on iHeart Radio. For Further Insight: Website: https://www.waynedupree.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WayneDupreeShow

Should we be buying from those companies who share the same beliefs that we do? Glenn Story, the Co-Founder of Patriot Mobile, owns a company that supports life, liberty, freedom, and opportunity. In this episode, Glenn discusses the political factors that led him to start Patriot Mobile in 2012. We explore the successes and challenges of leading a rapidly growing company that has earned the distinction of being the only conservative cell phone company in America. Glenn discusses the values of the company and how these inform spending decisions.  Glenn Story is Co-Founder and President of Patriot Mobile. He has over 25 years of diversified professional experience including strategic planning, operational finance and controller ship. In addition, Glenn has extensive experience leading finance and administrative teams from start-up to mature phases of the business lifecycle. He spent 15 years in New York City growing companies through organic growth and acquisition to multimillion-dollar brands. He has direct experience in restaurant business intelligence, technology, oil and gas, and publishing industries. For Further Insight: Website: Patriot Mobile Twitter: https://twitter.com/PatriotMobile Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatriotMobileUSA

Kathy Barnette is a homeschooling mother, media personality, and former finance professor who is now running for Congress. Growing up as the daughter of a pig farmer, Kathy now uses her experiences to inspire others to live the life of their choosing. She discusses the values that have led to her success and her views on race relations and the coronavirus’s impact on black communities. For Further Insight:  Website: kathybarnette.com Campaign: kathybarnetteforcongress.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/KathyBarnetteCongressPA04/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kathy4Truth Kathy’s book:  Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain: Being Black and Conservative in America

In this episode I interview a distinguished medical doctor who explains how our treatment of the coronavirus (Covid-19) differs dramatically from how we have handled past pandemics. Dr. Kelly Victory is a board-certified trauma and emergency room specialist with over 25 years of experience. She is a member of the Leadership Council of Public Health at Harvard University and an adviser to healthcare professionals. She also teaches a course on leadership in times of crisis. Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrKellyVictory Website: http://kellyvictorymd.blogspot.com/

What do you and your family need to know to protect yourselves from the coronavirus (COVID-19)? Almost daily we get conflicting information about what we should do. In this episode, I interview Dr. Ming Wang, an ophthalmologist in Nashville, Tennessee and the founder of Wang Vision Institute. Dr. Wang presents critical information gleaned from conversations with experts around the world.