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CTP (S3E106) Patriot's Popcorn: An American Carol and Our Cultural Amnesia
We explore why celebrating American freedom shouldn't be limited to the Fourth of July and the importance of remembering our constitutional rights year-round. This episode features reflections on patriotism, holiday traditions, and recommendations for media that reinforces constitutional values.
• Introduction to upcoming reprise episodes about freedom and rights beyond July 4th celebrations
• Discussion of holiday traditions including watching "An American Carol" – a film about attempts to cancel Independence Day
• Reflection on how many Americans have reduced holidays to three-day weekends rather than occasions for meaningful remembrance
• Introduction of ROAR (Restore Our American Republic) as a call for citizen engagement
• Thoughts on balancing American sovereignty with unavoidable global interconnectedness

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CTP (S3EJunSpecial8) Escaping Cult Control
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Our conversation with documentary filmmaker Scott Holman delves into the intersection of creativity, religious control systems, and the healing power of artistic expression after escaping cult environments.
• Born and raised in northern Wisconsin, Scott began his creative journey as a musician in the 1990s
• Studied photography and film in Minneapolis before focusing on documentary filmmaking
• Created "Witness Underground," documenting artists who escaped Jehovah's Witnesses and processed trauma through music
• Explains the BITE model (Behavior, Information, Thought, Emotion control) used by cults to manipulate members
• Discusses "bounded choice" - the illusion of freedom within predetermined options set by group leaders
• Shares personal experience with religious control as his parents joined Jehovah's Witnesses during his childhood
• Highlights financial incentives that corrupt religious organizations (JWs generate billions annually from literature sales)
• Emphasizes the distinction between genuine faith and harmful controlling systems
• Advocates for using art as therapy to process trauma after leaving high-control groups
• Premiered "Witness Underground" at nine film festivals including the DeCult conference in New Zealand
Watch "Witness Underground" on Amazon, Apple TV, YouTube Movies, Tubi TV, or at witnessunderground.com.

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CTP (S3EJunSpecial7) Faith, Freedom, and Finding Your Voice
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Xavier, an 18-year-old from Chicago with a Catholic background, shares his journey of political awakening and how COVID restrictions sparked his curiosity about government control and personal freedoms.
• Born and raised in Chicago with a Catholic upbringing that shaped his early worldview
• COVID vaccine mandates and restrictions became a turning point in his political awareness
• Growing up in left-leaning Chicago initially influenced his political perspectives until he began his own research
• The concept of "bread and circus" – how governments use distractions to maintain control over populations
• Social media functioning as modern society's biggest distraction and tool for speech control
• Cancel culture and how those who preach tolerance are often the least tolerant
• Educational experiences that seemed more focused on indoctrination than critical thinking
• The importance of debate and open dialogue versus insult-based arguments
• How younger generations are becoming more inquisitive about power structures and government control

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CTP (S3E105) Weaponized Gov.: Chrisley Pardon (rated "E" Explicit)
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CTP (S3E105) Weaponized Government: The Chrisley Pardon
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The politically-motivated prosecution and subsequent pardon of Todd and Julie Chrisley reveals deeper issues with our tax enforcement system and government weaponization against political opponents. Their case demonstrates how the IRS targets everyday Americans while the wealthy can afford legal teams to fight back.
• Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were convicted of tax evasion but recently pardoned by President Trump
• Their daughter shared an emotional video about receiving the pardon news directly from President Trump
• The Chrisleys may have been specifically targeted because of their political affiliations
• Even celebrities like Nicolas Cage and Wesley Snipes have faced serious tax issues despite having professional accountants
• The wealthy can afford tax attorneys to shelter income and fight audits while average Americans cannot
• 87,000 new IRS agents were hired to target middle and lower-class Americans who can't afford legal representation
• When audited, average citizens often pay disputed amounts rather than spending more on legal fees to fight
• Political targeting by government agencies has precedent, similar to Lois Lerner targeting conservatives during the Obama administration
• Regardless of who prepares your taxes, you are ultimately responsible for what appears on your return

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CTP (S3EJunSpecial6) Mental Health in Modern Schools
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Terry Brinston, CEO of the Nurturing Wellness Group Foundation, shares her insights about the critical shortage of school nurses and the mental health crisis facing students today. We explore how technology addiction, lack of moral foundations, and diminished community connections are creating unprecedented challenges for young people.
• Only about 35% of schools have dedicated nurses on staff
• Many medical responsibilities fall to untrained administrative staff
• Students today face more health issues than previous generations including asthma, diabetes, and allergies
• Phone addiction in schools is creating serious attention problems and social isolation
• The "my truth" perspective has eroded shared values and made it difficult to establish boundaries
• Young people struggle with resilience and giving up too easily when faced with challenges
• Small acts of kindness benefit both the giver and receiver's mental health
• Building community connections and practicing gratitude can help combat isolation
• Teaching young people to volunteer helps develop empathy and appreciation
Visit Terry's websites at myschoolnurseco.com and terrybrinston.com

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CTP (S3EJunSpecial5) Brush Fires: How God Uses Our Past to Light the Way
The journey from worldly success to spiritual joy requires discovering your God-given purpose and embracing your unique design—including past traumas and experiences—to serve others effectively.
• God desires relationship over religion, inviting partnership rather than demanding robotic obedience
• Free will is central to faith—God respects our choices even when we make poor ones
• Every person has a unique purpose statement as distinctive as DNA or fingerprints
• Past struggles and traumas can become your most powerful ministry tools when redeemed
• True joy comes from using your God-given gifts in alignment with His purpose, not from success alone
• Brush Fires Ministry helps people discover their unique calling through assessments and workshops
• Our actions should flow from willing hearts rather than compulsion or force
Visit brushfires-digital.com to access free resources

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We break from our normal Saturday monologue to re-air the Life Walk 2024 discussion to promote the upcoming Life Walk 2025 event happening on June 21st, 2025 in southeast Michigan (and on other dates in other States).

• Upper Downriver Michigan Right to Life hosts annual Life Walk events dating back to the 1980s
• Life Walks raise funds for pro-life educational materials, billboards, newsletters, and community outreach
• Registered participants receive commemorative shirts and "passports" that get stamped at each stop
• The event welcomes families and individuals of all ages and includes a post-walk potluck
• Resource Centers (formerly Crisis Pregnancy Centers) provide practical support for mothers and families
• Pro-life advocacy extends from conception to natural death, including opposition to assisted suicide
• Life Walks create community for pro-life advocates who may feel isolated by media narratives

Join us for the Life Walk on June 21st, 2025 at Bishop Park in Wyandotte, Michigan. Registration begins at 9am. Can't walk? Join us for the potluck afterward! Visit udmi-rtl.org/news for details and registration information.

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CTP (S3EJunSpecial4) Wild Child With a Purpose w/ Charles Thompson
Charlie Thompson shares his journey from drug dealer to political aspirant, bringing insights from the streets to inform his vision for better governance that benefits everyone through ethical leadership and thoughtful policy.
• Politicians lie to get elected while public servants tell the truth and work to better people's lives
• Both political parties have corrupt individuals more interested in power than helping Americans
• Ethics and character should be prerequisites for political leadership, not afterthoughts
• Basic needs should be socialized while wants should be capitalized upon, creating a safety net not a hammock
• Term limits and age caps would help ensure elected officials can relate to their constituents
• Addressing poverty and meeting basic needs reduces crime and creates opportunity for all
• Thompson's diverse background includes football coaching, comedy, chemistry, and security work
You can find Charlie Thompson on X under TheCharlieTruth, on Facebook as Charles Thompson, and on YouTube where he's producing more content to reach audiences across the political spectrum.

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