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CTP (S3E120) Holy Rage: Finding God's Purpose in Our Darkest Moments
Processing anger through a Christian lens after tragedy, focusing on the Charlie Kirk assassination and its unexpected spiritual impact. I explore how anger as a natural emotion becomes sinful only when it drives destructive actions, while reflecting on how this tragic event is inadvertently fueling what may be "Jesus Revolution 2.0."
• Anger is a normal human emotion and part of the grieving process
• The difference between feeling anger and being ruled by it determines its spiritual impact
• Churches reportedly fuller than they've been since post-9/11 as younger generations return to faith
• Tragedy often precedes spiritual awakening, similar to the Jesus Revolution following the 1960s
• Evil actions can inadvertently amplify good messages—"You destroyed his body but exponentially elevated his voice"

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CTP (S3EOctSpecial1) Prison to Purpose: Douglas Smith's Redemption Journey
Douglas Smith shares his journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming an author and advocate for those with mental illness and substance use disorders. His book "The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell" explores how true transformation comes from internal reckoning rather than external validation.
• Born in Princeton, New Jersey and eventually settled in Austin, Texas
• Earned a social work degree and worked in public policy before addiction led to prison
• Served six years of a 15-year sentence for robbery charges related to his addiction
• Found meaning in prison through reading Dante's Inferno and connecting with others
• Discovered that collecting certificates for parole hearings was less valuable than genuine self-transformation
• Now focuses on developing leaders among people with experiences of mental illness, substance use disorder, and incarceration
• Planning a future book addressing "imposter syndrome"
• Available at d-degree.com for contact and more information

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CTP (S3ESepSpecial8) Holy Profit: Where Scripture Meets Success
Fran Tabor shares insights from her book "Live Abundantly: 50 Business Lessons from the Bible," revealing how biblical wisdom offers practical guidance for business success beyond traditional advice. She explores how strong moral foundations correlate with long-term financial stability and business resilience.
• People with firm values tend to achieve better financial outcomes over their lifetime
• The Bible contains practical business wisdom drawn from 6,000 years of human interactions
• Faith builds the mental resilience needed to overcome business challenges and setbacks
• The story of Joseph demonstrates how perceived misfortunes can lead to greater opportunities
• Small businesses create stronger communities by keeping money circulating locally
• Business relationships in small communities are personal, creating natural accountability
• Money is like a shovel – a tool that creates abundance when used wisely
• Finding daily reasons for gratitude and laughter builds emotional resilience for business challenges
• Purpose-driven businesses that improve community life create more fulfillment for owners
Find Fran Tabor's book "Live Abundantly: 50 Business Lessons from the Bible" anywhere books are sold. Look up Fran Tabor plus Draft to Digital to find all her publications.

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CTP (S3E119) The Battle for Islam's Soul: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser
Dr. Zuhdi Jasser shares his journey as a reform-minded Muslim, Navy veteran, and physician running for Congress in Arizona's 4th District to advance constitutional principles and American values.
• Son of Syrian immigrants who escaped in 1966 and received political asylum in America
• Served in the Navy as ship doctor during Operation Restore Hope in Somalia
• Founded the American Islamic Forum for Democracy after 9/11 to combat radical Islam
• Author of "Reform: The Battle for the Soul of Islam" advocating separation of mosque and state
• Currently challenging Greg Stanton for Arizona's 4th Congressional District
• Advocates for affordable housing, healthcare reform, and strengthened border security
• Endorsed by conservative voices including Hugh Hewitt, Charlie Kirk, and Mark Levin
• Emphasizes meritocracy over identity politics and the importance of American patriotism
• Campaign website: Z4AZ.com where supporters can learn more and contribute

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CTP (S3ESepSpecial7) Fatherhood Under Fire: One Man's Fight for Parental Rights
Joseph Lenard welcomes John Griveas to discuss the systematic erosion of traditional family values and constitutional principles in America today. They explore how government overreach and progressive policies have deliberately separated children from parents while redefining foundational concepts of community and family.
• John shares his 26-year struggle as a father denied parental rights after conceiving a child while serving as a Navy Seabee
• The distinction between biblical community (based on free will) versus worldly communism (based on force and redistribution)
• How school feeding programs expand government influence while diminishing parental roles
• The historical lessons from the Mayflower Compact's failed communal experiment
• Language manipulation tactics used to rebrand harmful policies with positive terminology
• Signs of cultural revival as younger generations question progressive narratives
• John's personal journey with ADHD and autism diagnosis as an adult
• The balance between technology benefits and drawbacks in modern society

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CTP (S3ESepSpecial6) Misfit in Hell: One Woman's Near-Death Experience Revealed
Mary Kathy McDaniel shares her distressing near-death experience and the profound transformation it brought to her understanding of life, death, and what lies beyond. Through her journey from hellish visions to heavenly joy, she discovered a message of unconditional love and purpose that completely changed her perspective.
• MK experienced what's called a "distressing" NDE - something that happens to about 20% of near-death experiencers
• During her drug-induced coma after lung failure, she first found herself in hellish scenarios that mirrored traumatic events from her actual life
• Her experience suddenly shifted to heaven where she felt overwhelming joy and love, meeting a deceased friend
• She was told she had "too much left to do" on Earth and was sent back to her physical body
• MK believes there is no judgment in the afterlife, only a life review where we experience how our actions affected others
• She now co-hosts a support group for people who've had distressing NDEs through IANDS (International Association of Near-Death Studies)
• Her advice for living: be loving, kind, merciful, forgiving, encouraging, grateful, nonjudgmental and useful
• Small acts of kindness can create powerful ripple effects that positively impact others

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CTP (S3E118) Christianity's Dual Testament Truth
The Old Testament wasn't erased by Jesus's teachings but provides essential context for understanding how Christians should navigate complex moral situations today. Matthew 5:17 confirms Jesus came to fulfill, not abolish, the law and prophets.
• The anti-Semitic notion that "the Jews killed Jesus" misunderstands God's plan for salvation
• Jesus was born Jewish, lived as a rabbi, and fulfilled Jewish prophecy as the Messiah
• "Turn the other cheek" doesn't mean always being a victim or allowing continued abuse
• Jesus demonstrated righteous anger when overturning tables in the temple
• Exodus 22:2 establishes biblical self-defense principles that still apply today
• The death penalty remains legitimate for heinous crimes according to Genesis/Leviticus/Numbers
• Christians should embrace both the "peace and love" and "tough love" aspects of Jesus's teachings
• Many churches practice "CHURCHianity" (coined by Dennis Quaid) watered-down humanist version of Christianity

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CTP (S3ESepSpecial5) Trauma, Healing, and Human Connection
Linda Williams joins us to discuss her debut collection "The Beauty and the Hell of It and Other Stories," a powerful series exploring trauma, healing, and human connection through 14 short stories.
• Collection of 14 stories ranging from 10-15 pages each
• Title comes from a line about marriage—choosing your partner every day is "the beauty and the hell of it"
• Stories follow women through periods of trauma, mental illness, grief, and loss
• One story explores a sexual assault survivor's unexpected reaction to seeing her abuser again
• "Blind Date" offers lighter fare about a woman who pretends to be someone's date after he's stood up
• Final story uniquely written from male perspective, linked to another story from female perspective
• Book dedicated to a friend lost to suicide
• Writing provided catharsis for Williams while potentially helping readers process similar experiences
• Currently working on a literary novella and another collection centered on themes of betrayal
Find Linda Williams at www.lindawilliams.ca

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