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People can make almost anything sound sinister if they start with a scary premise and end with a confident conclusion. We slow down and do the unglamorous work: dates, documents, and plain context. That’s how we handle a question we keep hearing, especially in Christian civic circles, about whether repeating the Pledge of Allegiance is “idolatry” or a socialist setup. We trace the real history of the pledge, including why it was created in the 1890s, who actually drove the idea, and how the words and the salute changed over time through public use and Congress.Then we pivot from civic myths to practical policy questions listeners are asking right now. Transactional gold and silver sounds like a niche topic until you connect it to constitutional money, the gold and silver language in the Constitution, and the everyday reality of inflation. We talk through the basic concept of gold-backed spending, why people are pushing for state-level options, and why experts like Kevin Freeman have become go-to resources for understanding how these systems work in the real world.We also take on a claim popularized by documentaries and modern “history” narratives: that the Iroquois Confederacy significantly shaped the U.S. Constitution. We challenge the evidence people cite, explain what Franklin actually meant in his Albany Plan comments, and put the spotlight back on what the founders themselves quoted and relied on, especially Madison’s role in the Constitutional Convention.If you care about faith, culture, and the Constitution, subscribe, share this with a friend who loves a good debate, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s a civic claim you’ve heard lately that you want us to fact-check?Support the show

Prayer often comes with many questions: Why didn’t God answer my prayer? Why does God allow suffering and evil in the world? Why does prayer even matter? Theologian Dr. Erwin Lutzer answers each of these concerns with empathy for those who struggle with unanswered prayer as he reminds us of God’s trustworthiness and sovereign plan, firmly based on His promises. He shares that prayer isn’t about changing God’s will but aligning ours with Him, as we grow deeper in our relationship with Him. Receive a copy of Why Doesn’t God Answer My Prayers? A Biblical Guide to God’s Hidden Purposes and an audio download of "Trusting God When He Doesn't Answer Your Prayers" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

Why did the sparrow fall? What's worth watching this summer and why not to complain about packing your suitcase. All these questions and more this week on We Get To Do This with Pastor Jimmy Pruitt and Adam Curry - Episode 38

Lara speaks with pastor and anti-trafficking activist Troy Brewer about the intersection of faith, spiritual warfare, and the alien abduction phenomenon. Troy argues that so-called alien encounters are demonic deceptions, noting that abductions cease whenever victims invoke the name of Jesus. They connect ancient biblical accounts of fallen angels and Nephilim to modern trafficking and globalist agendas, while warning that Hollywood and popular culture have been used to normalize these spiritual threats. Troy urges listeners to embrace faith in Jesus Christ as the ultimate defense against these forces. 00:00:00 Alien Abductions Stop Instantly When People Pray to Jesus 00:01:12 Rescuing 13,000 Kids: The Truth About Child Sex Trafficking 00:08:23 Demons or Aliens? The Biblical Truth Behind UFO Sightings 00:13:13 Nephilim, Fallen Angels & the Original Human Trafficking Operation 00:19:32 Forbidden Knowledge: How Demons Give Technology to the Elites 00:22:00 Jack Parsons, NASA, and the Satanic Origins of Marvel Comics 00:25:41 The Mark of the Beast, Transhumanism & Altering Human DNA 00:34:34 The 5-Step Deception Plan: Cold War, Terrorism & Fake Alien Invasion 00:43:50 Marxists, Islamists & Globalists: The War on Christianity 00:54:39 How the Alien Deception Has Been Engineered to Destroy Your Faith 00:57:13 The Book of Enoch, Watchers & the Cosmic Conspiracy Against Humanity 01:11:07 Trump's Disclosure Bomb: There Are No Aliens, They Are Demons Join the email list and support Lara’s journalism at https://laralogan.com/ Going Rogue with Lara Logan is now available AD-FREE on Substack for Paid Subscribers: https://laralogan.substack.com/subscribe Subscribe to Lara on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaraLoganOfficial Follow Lara Logan on X: https://x.com/laralogan Follow Troy Brewer on X: https://x.com/MiloradDodik aliens, demons, UFO disclosure, fallen angels, transhumanism, child trafficking, spiritual warfare, Jesus Christ All music licensed via Artlist.io https://bit.ly/goingrogue-ep85

Fredericksburg City Council meeting on June 16, 2026. Audio extracted from the city's CivicClerk video recording.