God in the Public Square-Interview with Philip Sharp

Pastor and podcaster Philip Sharp discusses the current conflicts occurring in our society and what the role of the church and God’s people is.

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Absolute Sexual Ethics is THE Cultural Battle Line

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Absolute Sexual Ethics is THE Cultural Battle Line

Oct 12, 2025 • 15:18

The breakdown and corruption of sexual ethics is the cause of the decline in society. This was tragically on display as Charlie Kirk’s assassin is part of a “furrie” subculture that consists of some 85 percent individuals who are LBGTQ etc. The original act of the Fall in the Garden…
Abolish Real Property Tax

Aug 4, 2025 • 14:44

Real property tax should be abolished, as introduced in Pennsylvania by Representative Russ Diamond. Ever increasing tax collections mean ever increasing waste and/or corruption involving ever increasing tax collections for schools and county governments. Watch the Podcast
Education Spending in Jefferson County WV Lacks Transparency

Jul 9, 2025 • 17:47

Why did the Jefferson County WV Board of Education put a $25 million Excess Levy on the ballot with only eight minutes of discussion? What is the money spent on? Is the accounting for these funds, which are 39% of property tax revenue transparent? Watch the Podcast
What is Your Motivation for Doing Good?

Jun 24, 2025 • 9:24

Richard examines the fundamental question of why, as Christians and God’s people we should do good. A quote from Samuel Hopkins, American Revolutionary era preacher, informs us on this topic. Watch the Podcast
Roll Back Property Taxes; they are not an Entitlement for the Government

Jun 10, 2025 • 13:32

Property Taxes have been skyrocketing in all states, forcing many seniors out of their homes. How can we roll property taxes back and provide a system that is fair and equitable. Watch the podcast
Supreme Court Passes on Defending First Amendment Rights

Jun 2, 2025 • 7:41

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…
What is the Solution to Declining Fertility Rates?

May 26, 2025 • 14:33

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? In the show: https://unionstation.love https://urbanlifetraining.org Watch the Podcast #RichardUrbanShow
Is Cohabitation a Good Way to Prepare for Marriage?

May 19, 2025 • 17:04

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 Watch the Podcast
Stop the Decimation of Our Youth

May 12, 2025 • 20:39

Our youth are being decimated by the propagation of destructive lifestyles, and specifically, gender indoctrination, at every turn. Public schools are an especially egregious are of concern for these issues. Richard presents a practical solution with the three-pronged education approach of abstinence-centered classroom education, peer counseling by abstinent peers, and STAR…
Stop All COVID Shots Now; Stop Forced Vaccination

May 5, 2025 • 21:22

West Virginia requires 26 doses of 11 vaccines for school attendance. Governor Morrisey has given an Executive Order that religious exemptions will now be given, but conflicted West Virginia House Representatives failed to codify this into law.Furthermore, regarding COVID shots, 88 percent of pregnant women in a Pfizer trial who…