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Critical conversations on the news of the day and the issues that shape us. Outstanding is a podcast of The Washington Stand, Family Research Council's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. We examine outstanding news and issues from TWS with an aim to take every thought captive for the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Join us as we examine the headlines through the lens of Scripture, and explore how Christians should respond.
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- Today30 min
Now What? Democrats Win Big (Ep. 269)
Democrats won big in the midterms. The House. The Senate. Governor’s Races. It wasn’t even close in many races. But here’s the question: now what? Host Casey Harper sits down with Family Research Council President Tony Perkins to break down the midterm results, why Democrats won, what it means for the country, and how Christians should think about it.
- 2 days ago44 min
Sharia America? (Ep. 268)
Sharia Law! Is it Real or a myth? Is it actually a threat to America? Host Casey Harper talks with Shahram Hadian, a former Muslim who left Iran. He says the Sharia takeover of Iran is coming to the U.S. They discuss questions like:Is the concern over Sharia law conservative fearmongering or is there more to it? Can Islam and Sharia be separated?Why are so many Americans afraid to call out Sharia?
- 1 weeks ago32 min
Turning Point? Life, Marriage, Sexuality and the Midterms (Ep. 267)
The midterm elections are here. Americans will head to the polls to make their voices heard, but how should we think about this election season Biblically?Host Casey Harper is joined by award-winning investigative journalist Mark Tapscott and FRC Action’s Matt Carpenter. They discuss questions like: How should Christians think about Socialism? What about Islam? What ballot initiatives are worth watching? And more. This episode brought to you by FRC Action.
- 2 weeks ago36 min
The Untold Story: Pastor Stands Up to Satan at City Council Meeting (Ep. 266)
If someone invited Satan into your city council meeting, would you have the courage to stand up and say something? One Pastor, Rick Bick, did just that and caused a national firestorm.Host Casey Harper and Pastor Bick discuss questions like:- Where did you get the courage to stand up and say something?- How can pastors be watchmen in their communities?- How do you understand the spiritual climate (good and bad) in your city? How can pastors do that? - How important is prayer?
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Do Americans Think Like Jesus? (Ep. 265)
Is America in decline? How long has this been going on? And what is causing it? George Barna's name is synonymous with the gold standard for research. He's also an author, professor and cofounder of the cultural research center at Arizona Christian University. On this week's podcast, Host Casey Harper discusses the spiritual trends in America. They discuss Americans' changing beliefs, the surprisingly low number of Christians who have a Biblical worldview, and what it means for the future of the nation.
- Oct 7, 202631 min
AI, America, and the Church (Ep. 264)
Artificial Intelligence is becoming more powerful -- and more dangerous -- than ever. Jared Bridges, Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Stand, hosts a panel on Artificial Intelligence at the Pray, Vote, Stand Summit. He was joined by Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of the Award-winning book, The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones along with Erik Reed, a pastor and cofounder of Dominion A.I.They discuss the risks, benefits and dangers of the new technology and how it is affecting America, and the church.
- Sep 30, 202634 min
Selfish Ambition or God's Calling? (Ep. 263)
Former Congressman and current senior fellow at Family Research Council Jody Hice sits down with Host Casey Harper at the Pray Vote Stand Summit. They discuss how God leads leaders, how to know if you are motivated by selfish ambition or God's calling, and how to stand up for the right thing even when it is difficult.
- Sep 23, 202649 min
Hype or Harm? The Latest on Artificial Intelligence (Ep. 262)
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle, religious leaders, tech experts and even the AI companies themselves are raising the alarm, and yet they keep building Artificial Intelligence. What’s going on here? Is the AI apocalypse inevitable, or is all hype or somewhere in between?
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Critical conversations on the news of the day and the issues that shape us. Outstanding is a podcast of The Washington Stand, Family Research Council's outlet for news and commentary from a biblical worldview. We examine outstanding news and issues from TWS with an aim to take every thought captive for the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). Join us as we examine the headlines through the lens of Scripture, and explore how Christians should respond.
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