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Five books. One lively conversation that jumps from genetics to law, from compassion to culture, from jungle missions to a CEO’s second chance. We pulled together a year-end stack that refuses easy answers and invites deeper thinking, practical wisdom, and real hope.

We start with Traced by Nathaniel T. Jeanson, a lay-friendly tour through genetics and human migrations that challenges assumptions about where we come from and how we got here. Then we turn to Vaccines Amen by attorney Aaron Siri, who opens the courtroom door on depositions, evidence standards, and the places where health policy starts to look more like dogma than science. The point isn’t to burn it all down; it’s to build trust through transparent data, honest limits, and accountability.

Ali Beth Stuckey’s Toxic Empathy presses on a tender nerve: compassion can harm when it drifts from truth. We unpack how that plays out in debates over abortion, immigration, and LGBT policy, and why wise love needs clear definitions, moral courage, and Scripture-saturated thinking. From there, Gary Dawson’s Gringo Mamo of the Amazon drops us into the Orinoco basin, where language, friendship, and spiritual conflict shape a raw portrait of mission work that is anything but tidy. Finally, Mike Lindell’s What Are the Odds traces a bruising path through addiction, gambling, entrepreneurship, and, eventually, a genuine encounter with faith that reorders everything.

Threading through our conversation is a simple conviction: readers are leaders. Daily Bible reading anchors us; thoughtful books expand us. If you’re setting goals for the new year, this list offers challenge, comfort, and a few jaw-dropping stories to keep you turning pages. Join us, take notes, and then tell us what you’re reading next.

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A global flood unlike any other, a covenant that anchors hope, and a cascade of questions modern listeners still ask—this conversation moves from the text of Genesis 6:17–21 into the texture of real life. We read the passage, sit with the gravity of mabul and kataklysmos, and consider what it means for God to sit as king over catastrophic waters while preserving life through a promise.

We walk through the covenant with Noah and why its first mention shapes everything that follows. From there, we tackle the thorny logistics that critics raise and the curious love: How did the animals arrive? Why does the text say they came to Noah? Migration offers a living analogy, from birds navigating continents to a firsthand story of Yucatan flamingos that vanished days before a hurricane struck and returned after the coast cleared. The interplay of instinct, providence, and timing offers a fresh window on ancient claims.

Capacity and kinds take center stage next. We explore the difference between “kinds” and modern species counts, the role of juvenile large animals, and how genetic diversity can flow from a common ancestral pair—think dogs ranging from coyotes to Great Danes. By framing the ark’s volume in practical terms and acknowledging average animal size, the math becomes less mythic and more methodical. Finally, we consider survival across 150 days: hibernation and dormancy as built-in strategies that lower metabolic demands and point to a creation wired with contingency.

Across the hour, the thread holds: judgment does not erase mercy; authority does not cancel compassion; preparation and obedience still matter when the sky hasn’t opened yet. If you’re drawn to Scripture, science questions, or the meeting point between them, this episode offers a steady, respectful path through debates and into hope. Listen, reflect, and share with someone who’s asking the same questions. If this resonated, follow the show, leave a review, and pass it along to a friend who loves big ideas and clear answers.

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Gratitude sounds simple until stories from the field reset your compass. We open the pantry, feel the mattress under our back, turn a clean tap, and then remember widows in Haiti boiling roots to calm a hollow ache. The contrast isn’t meant to shame; it’s meant to wake us up. When abundance becomes invisible, we forget how to see it—and how to share it.

I walk through the everyday mercies that carry us: food security, a roof that keeps out the rain, sanitation that quietly prevents disease, and shoes that protect every step. Along the way, I share moments from medical missions in Haiti and Central America—dirt floors, charcoal fires, open rivers used for drinking and washing—that reframe complaints about convenience. We talk about health in plain terms, from foot fungus to clean water, and why infrastructure may be one of the most compassionate forms of care. Then we turn to the gifts stitched into our bodies: eyes that take in sunrise, ears that catch laughter, a voice that can praise.

The story widens to formation and faith. I reflect on being raised by Christian parents, learning Scripture, finding mentors, and discovering a lifelong hunger for biographies of believers and missionaries. That heritage could have been otherwise; many are born where the gospel is absent or opposed. Which brings us to the heart of the conversation: the surpassing worth of knowing Jesus. If life held loss from start to finish and still ended with redemption, it would not be wasted. Possessions, achievements, even family cannot answer the final question; grace does. Gratitude becomes more than a mood—it becomes an anchor strong enough for joy and sorrow.

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A world soaked in violence. A warning no one wanted. A colossal barge with one door and a promise that judgment would not have the final word. We open Genesis 6:13–16 and follow the details many skip: gopher wood, three decks, precise dimensions, and a sealing pitch that does more than waterproof—it whispers the first hint of atonement. Along the way, we share a striking story from the Middle East, where a nursing student’s night vision of flowing blood confirmed the gospel she’d heard and pulled belief from possibility into surrender.

We talk plainly about how God speaks now—through the written Word, preached and taught—and how extraordinary moments like dreams never replace Scripture but can press its truth home. Then we dig into the ark’s design with clear, accessible reasoning: why a barge for stability and capacity, how cubits translate into modern terms, and why feasibility matters for an honest reading of the text. The symbolism deepens the structure: one door in the ark, one door to the sheepfold, one way to the Father. This isn’t narrow for its own sake; it’s a coherent rescue plan in a world of false exits.

Finally, we challenge the quiet creed of our age: that everything continues the same, untouched by the living God. Creation, the worldwide flood, and the resurrection say otherwise. Noah built when rain had never fallen. Faith looked foolish until it was the only wisdom left. We ask you to choose a foundation—scientism and uniformitarianism, or the God who speaks and saves—and to live like people who expect Him to act. If this stirred new questions or fresh courage, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so others can find these conversations.

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A veteran narcotics investigator pulls back the curtain on how major drug cases really come together—without the TV gloss. We sit down with Chad Murray, a former local narcotics leader and ATF task force officer, to map the routes, decisions, and human stakes that define modern drug enforcement across the Southeast.

Chad explains how I‑85 and Atlanta act as arteries for meth, guns, and cash, and why “force multiplier” task forces matter when small counties don’t have the budget for long, meticulous investigations. You’ll hear how a tip can spark a simple interdiction, how conspiracies are built over months through surveillance and informants, and why federal prosecution—screened by assistant U.S. attorneys—rarely collapses in court. We get candid about the realities behind the numbers: multi‑agency coordination to protect larger cases, the surprising limits of undercover work in tight‑knit communities, and the sentencing ranges that push most defendants to plead rather than roll the dice at trial.

The story deepens when we talk burnout and balance. Chad shares practical ways to set boundaries, leave the job at the door, and stay effective over decades. We also highlight redemption: when drug court turns a pain‑pill spiral into a second chance or when a neighbor’s hug proves a search warrant changed a block for the better. It’s a grounded look at justice that needs both teeth and heart—firm on trafficking, compassionate when recovery is possible, and honest about what it takes to keep communities safe.

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A world once drowned in corruption and violence feels uncomfortably familiar. We open Genesis 6:11–13 and ask hard questions about what God saw then and what He sees now—how cultures drift toward destruction, how violence gets normalized, and why judgment, though severe, is the just response of a holy and loving God. Along the way, we linger on Noah’s family, the power and limits of godly influence, and the honest reality that every child chooses a path. Influence forms, but it does not force; that truth should keep us humble, hopeful, and persistent.

From there, we widen the lens. Psalm 139 and Hebrews 4 remind us that nothing hides from God’s sight—every motive, every secret permission, every public celebration of harm. We connect the ancient term for violence, hamas, to modern headlines and to the cultural liturgies we often overlook: entertainment that prizes brutality, sports that trade long-term health for short-term spectacle, and online tribes that turn neighbors into enemies. The point isn’t outrage; it’s clarity. What we cheer, we become.

Yet the story does not stop at diagnosis. We talk about the restraining presence of the Holy Spirit in the church—the salt-and-light influence that slows decay and holds back waves of judgment. Scripture paints the flood as a global, cataclysmic reckoning, a real answer to real evil, and also a warning written for our hope. If mercy still holds the door open, then our task is simple and costly: like Noah, build in public and speak with patience. Share your testimony. Trust the gospel’s power more than your eloquence. Think of the names already rising in your mind and take one faithful step toward them today.

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A newborn’s first day should be calm, not a crash course in public health policy. We dive into why a vaccine built for adult risk factors—unprotected sex and shared needles—became a universal ritual in the nursery, and we trace the decisions, incentives, and safety debates that cemented it there. From hospital “quality measures” that reward blanket compliance to maternal screening protocols that already catch most perinatal risk, we examine whether universal dosing truly delivers the best protection at the right time.

I walk through the historical arc: early hepatitis B vaccines with low adult uptake, the strategic shift to the childhood schedule, and the guarantee of coverage that followed. Along the way, we unpack claims about waning immunity, reported adverse events, and the contested science around autoimmunity and neurologic outcomes. You’ll hear how trial duration, data interpretation, and institutional incentives can influence both perception and policy—and why that matters when the patient is hours old.

The goal isn’t outrage; it’s clarity. We explore practical alternatives: rigorous maternal screening, immediate prophylaxis for exposed newborns, and focused vaccination for high-risk adolescents and adults, including healthcare workers and people who inject drugs. Most of all, we center informed consent and transparent communication so families can weigh risks and benefits without pressure. If you care about medical ethics, vaccine policy, and protecting kids with smart, targeted prevention, this conversation opens a path toward a more balanced approach.

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Widespread violence. A single family building a vast ark. A promise sealed with a rainbow. We open Genesis 6 and take a hard look at whether Noah stands as legend or as sober history—and why that question shapes the way we read every page of Scripture. Rather than argue about trivia, we trace how the Bible itself treats Noah: Isaiah anchors God’s covenant to the “waters of Noah,” Ezekiel lists Noah with Daniel and Job as exemplars of righteousness, and the genealogies in Chronicles and Luke include Noah in the line that leads to King David and, ultimately, to Jesus.

From there, we go straight to the words of Jesus. When describing His return, He points to “the days of Noah,” not as a metaphor that melts under scrutiny but as the historical frame for understanding sudden judgment and urgent readiness. Peter calls Noah a herald of righteousness, reinforcing the New Testament’s consistent witness. If the prophets, the apostles and the Lord Himself speak of Noah as real, the implications are clear: confidence in Scripture isn’t piecework. It’s a whole-cloth conviction that holds when culture scoffs.

We also confront a modern habit—editing the Bible to fit our tastes. Drawing on the closing warning of Revelation, we talk about the danger of adding or subtracting from God’s word, and how selective skepticism hollows out not only Genesis but also the miracles and the resurrection. If God is almighty, leading Noah to build a massive vessel and judging a corrupt world is not beyond Him; it’s a display of holiness and mercy. Along the way, we offer a steady, pastoral path for listeners wrestling with doubt: trust the text, consider the witnesses, and let the Word strengthen your faith from Genesis to Revelation.

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