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Freedom of Speech

#195-Supreme Court Passes on Defending First Amendment Rights

The not so Supreme Court, on May 27, 2025, could not say that a middle school student in Massachusetts has a right to wear a shirt that says that there are only two genders. The not so Supreme Court could also not weigh in on whether parents at sports events have the same right to have an XX for the female gender on their hat or shirt. Really?!

In the show:

https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/justices-alito-thomas-blasts-scotus-passing-censorship-only-two-genders#article

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Family Family Breakdown Marriage Sexual Ethics

#194-What is the Solution to Declining Fertility Rates?

Fertility rates have plummeted up to 55% in the last 35 years in developed countries. 

What is behind this steep decline?

What is the solution?

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https://unionstation.love

https://urbanlifetraining.org

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Family Breakdown Sexual Abstinence Sexual Ethics

#193-Is Cohabitation a Good Way to Prepare for Marriage?

An estimated 70% of couples today will cohabit before marrying. Is this a good idea?

Watch the show to find out.

In today’s show:

https://www.deseret.com/2023/4/26/23697625/cohabitation-happy-marriage-living-together-taylor-swift/

https://inspiration.visionroot.org/the-principle-of-creation/

https://inspiration.visionroot.org/the-human-fall/

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Marriage

#188-The Obergefell Decision of 2015 Must be Overturned

The Supreme Court, through social engineering without representation, fundamentally changed the nature of American society. This meritless decision must be overturned.

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Politics Sexual Abuse Sexual Ethics

#187-The Epstein Files Must Be Released Now

Why haven’t the Epstein files been released yet, even though Attorney General Pam Bondi promised to release them? Richard dives into this important topic.

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Medical Freedom Religious Freedom Vaccine Choice West Virginia Politics

#184-Vaccine Choice for West Virginia-Kudos to Governor Patrick Morrisey

On his first full day in office, January 14, 2025, West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, issued an executive order giving all West Virginians the ability to seek religious exemptions for vaccinations required for school attendance.

West Virginians have battled for decades to have this basic right.

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abstinence-centered education Family Family Breakdown Marriage

#174-Tricia Jackson on the Root Cause of Societal Decline

Richard and Tricia Jackson, primary candidate for West Virginia Treasurer, discuss how to tackle the issue of almost one half of all West Virginia births being outside of marriage. They talk about the need to present clear expectations and standards to children and youth. Helping children to develop emotional intelligence, and not just going by their feelings, was discussed as an important element of tackling this issue.
Richard discusses the idea of developing STAR (Students Teaching Abstinence & Responsibility) and other leadership clubs that emphasize character development and sexual abstinence.

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abstinence-centered education Family Breakdown Marriage Sexual Abstinence Sexual Ethics

#173-Kevin “KC” Christian on the Root Cause of Societal Decline

Richard and Kevin KC” Christian, primary candidate for West Virginia Governor, discuss the benefits and efficacy of character and abstinence-centered education for youth.  They dive into the process for forming an Urban Life Training Chapter in your local community.  Kevin shares about the importance of putting base desires in check while looking forward to a successful marriage and future.

Link for forming an Urban Life Training Chapter:  https://www.urbanlifetraining.org/index.php/chapters

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abstinence-centered education Family Family Breakdown Marriage Sexual Abstinence Sexual Ethics

#172-Joe Earley on the Root Cause of Societal Decline

Joe Earley, primary candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in West Virginia, discussed how the continued upward spiral of outside of wedlock births drives all types of societal problems.
Joe discusses the deleterious effect of unfettered internet access on our children, and much more.

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abstinence-centered education Christianity Family Breakdown Marriage Politics School Boards Sexual Abstinence Sexual Ethics

#171-Jack Hefestay on the Root Cause of Societal Decline

Jack Hefestay and Richard discuss the root cause of societal decline, the breakdown of the family. Richard presents a practical plan to tackle this issue.
Jack and Richard discuss the current dynamic of discussing God in the public square.

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