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CTP (S3EJanSpecial3) Journalism, Faith, And The Grit To Lead
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We trace Ahmad’s path from small-town Texas writer to minister and coach, linking journalism’s rigor to leadership, faith, and practical steps that dismantle excuses. The talk challenges entitlement, clarifies real charity, and offers a framework to move from stuck to steady.
• early love of writing and journalism fundamentals
• first speaking gigs and lessons from failing forward
• Texas campus ties and building community roots
• journalism versus media and source standards
• ministry with teens and young adults
• equal love from God versus unequal gifts
• charity with accountability not dependency
• practical framework from Now What for hard leaps
• leadership through delegation and mentorship layers
• personal responsibility and realistic next steps
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CTP (S3EJanSpecial2) No Limits Church with Charles Matthews
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We explore how real change happens when relationship with Christ replaces hollow religion and how grace partners with free will to build a life without limits. Charles Matthews shares his journey from addiction and severe illness to purpose, boundaries, and a church built on transformation.
• growing up in Portsmouth and finding purpose beyond hardship
• addiction, recovery and why willpower alone is not enough
• religion versus relationship and the problem with churchianity
• love with boundaries and emotional stewardship
• righteous anger as fuel for healing and action
• health battles, healing and a renewed mission
• practical ways to discern, forgive and still use wisdom
• links to connect: Dominion Publications and KPTV broadcast
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CTP (S3E133) Unemployment Versus Labor Participation Rate (Left Fudges Numbers)
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We pull apart the jobs headlines to show why the unemployment rate can mislead and why labor force participation tells the real story. We also walk through inflation basics, why prices rarely fall back, and how factory timelines shape job growth.
• why labor force participation matters more than the unemployment headline
• how dropouts from job searches distort unemployment
• why unemployment can rise during a healthier job market
• inflation measurement versus lived prices
• investment cycles, factory buildouts, and hiring timelines
• consistent baskets and long-run tracking for clearer inflation signals
• practical markers to watch beyond one-month data
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CTP (S3EJanSpecial1) Kids, Screens, And The Cost Of Isolation
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We trace how kids’ mental health and learning have shifted since lockdowns and why face-to-face school still outperforms screens, even as some students benefit from remote tools. Practical steps for parents, tutors, and communities help rebuild social skills, language, and daily habits.
• why suicide risk eased but long-tail effects remain
• how COVID remnants shape schools, health rules, and routines
• when remote learning helps and when it harms
• speech and language delays from limited facial cues
• tech as a tool versus a babysitter
• widening gaps between well-resourced and struggling schools
• faith, duty, and caring for the vulnerable with balance
• parent involvement in health, habits, and motivation
• tutoring as targeted support and accountability
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CTP (S3EDecSpecia7) Choosing Optimism In A Fearful World
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We explore how faith, free will, and clear thinking shape mental health in a world that often pulls us toward fear. Constance Hastings shares personal stories, practical tools, and the heart behind The Trouble with Jesus.
• holiday drop schedule and backlog update
• Constance’s background and early faith roots
• optimism versus shallow positive thinking
• culture moments and their mood impact
• navigating illness, aging and uncertainty
• managing anxiety through present focus
• doubt as a path to deeper faith
• fear as the real opposite of faith
• thought checks that steady emotions
• free will and choosing your response
• how the book engages skeptics with prompts
• where to find Constance online
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CTP (S3E132) Melting Pot, Not Segregated Boxes
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We make the case for judging people by character, not color, and push back on identity politics that reward separation over shared citizenship. From cultural exchange to DEI, free speech, and parental rights, we argue for an American unity rooted in e pluribus unum.
• opening context for the replay and setup
• identity politics framed as division not unity
• cultural appropriation contrasted with cultural exchange
• e pluribus unum and the American melting pot
• objections to race‑exclusive spaces and ceremonies
• equal opportunity distinguished from equity of outcomes
• concerns about central control of schools and speech
• call for parental rights and local education control
• argument for open scientific debate and informed consent
• assimilation, shared culture, and civic belonging
• closing thanks and support request
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CTP (S3EDecSpecial6) Christmas Faith, Movies, And Meaning
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We share a Christmas throwback with Pastor Jeff Jones and explore creative ways to point people to hope, from a Revelation walkthrough in the woods to the redemption at the heart of favorite holiday films. Faith, culture, and economics meet in a candid talk about trust, community, and giving.
• December schedule update with extra episode drops
• Origins of ChristiTutionalism and shared values
• Halloween leveraged for a Revelation walkthrough
• Thirteen stations, symbols, and inner “demons”
• The mark as a lens on control and convenience
• Chaos scenes, prophecy, and patient watchfulness
• Gospel focus over fear and practical preparation
• Die Hard as a Christmas story of redemption
• It’s a Wonderful Life (film) and local economics
• Banks, debt, and the health of free enterprise
• Service times at God’s Family Room (facebook.com/godsfamilyroom/) and livestreams
• Personal gratitude and a nudge toward charity
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CTP (S3EDecSpecial5) Justice, Mercy, And The Hard Cases
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We push past talking points to ask what real justice looks like when safety, mercy, and faith collide. Matt Melvin shares a personal story of missed mental health help, prison, and renewal, while we debate three strikes, gun enforcement, elite immunity, and the moral stakes of accountability.
• tailored three-strikes for violent offenses
• why plea deals drop gun charges and what it costs
• faith’s role in distinguishing mercy from enabling harm
• mental health courts and missed diversions
• wrongful convictions, incentives, and quotas
• elite immunity, term limits, and public trust
• practical reforms for safety and redemption
• Matt’s book and resources for contact
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