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CTP (S3E108) Plant, Don't Preach: The Christian's Guide to Meaningful Impact (aka: Memes part 2 episode)
We explore the critical balance between prayer and action in Christian life, focusing on the principle that our job is to plant seeds while God's role is to change hearts. This episode challenges the notion that prayer alone is sufficient, urging Christians to take meaningful action in alignment with biblical teachings.
• Christians must understand the balance between human responsibility and divine intervention
• Prayer must be accompanied by action—"Change from wicked ways" implies personal responsibility
• Like gardening, we must plant seeds of goodness before expecting God to help them grow
• Inaction makes us complicit in the evil that results—"Only thing required for evil to prevail is good people do nothing"
• Getting off our knees and taking action is essential to seeing God's work manifested

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CTP (S3EJulSpecial2)(PG-13) The Soul's Direction: Navigating Right and Wrong w/ Raymond Comeau
Exploring more of the world of fascinating Guests, Health, Human Nature, Music / Movies, Mysterious, Politics, Social Issues, and much more
Raymond Comeau joins us to discuss his book "What Bad We Do: Don't Ever Cross the Line" and the moral choices that shape our lives and society.
• Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts and raised in Elizabeth, New Jersey in a multicultural environment
• Raymond explains how his book identifies 34 common moral problems people face
• Understanding the difference between making mistakes and crossing moral lines that harm others
• Exploring how lying can escalate from small infractions to life-altering harm
• Discussing the concept of "nephoria" (negative euphoria) that drives addictive behaviors
• Examining how digital temptations create dangerous cycles that exploit vulnerable people
• The importance of godly self-esteem versus worldly self-esteem in making ethical choices
• How the "me-me-me" mentality undermines personal responsibility and social cohesion
• Why bystanders who remain silent become complicit in the evil they witness
• The need for Christian unity around core values rather than denominational divisions
To learn more about Raymond Comeau's work, visit OurSoulsDirection.com
Ep. Rating: PG-13 (Adult themes)

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CTP (S3E107) Freedom Beyond Fireworks (#4thOfJuly discussion part 2)
We delve even deeper (for this 2nd week in a row) into the ongoing battle for America's constitutional freedoms and the importance of active civic engagement beyond symbolic holiday celebrations. The continuous erosion of our rights demands more than online complaints—it requires tangible action from citizens willing to defend the republic our founders established.
• Highlighting the tradition of watching "An American Carol" during Independence Day as a reminder of ongoing attempts to diminish patriotic celebrations
• Examining recent Supreme Court decisions on free speech and affirmative action that should have been settled by previous rulings
• Clarifying the political spectrum with anarchy (no government) on the far right and totalitarianism on the far left
• Exposing the parallels between historical fascist/communist platforms and modern progressive policies
• Warning about government overreach in healthcare as a mechanism for control rather than public benefit
• Urging listeners to become Republican Party delegates and actively participate in local politics
• Discussing cultural symbols like the rainbow and the importance of reclaiming them through biblical context
• Emphasizing Reagan's warning that "freedom is but one generation away from extinction"

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