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Episode 950 – Mental Health Crisis Pt 1

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American youth are facing a mental health crisis of tremendous proportions. Medical reports reveal that the rates of suicide and depression have skyrocketed in the past decade. What are the factors contributing to this crisis? How should the followers of Christ respond? Join Pat and his guest Dr. Randy Manley as they discuss the mental health crisis and present practical ways Christians can serve and minister to those suffering.

November 11, 2022 No Comments

Episode 679 – Why Socialism Always Fails Pt 2

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Episode 679 - Why Socialism Always Fails Pt 2

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America has long been the beacon of freedom to the world. However today, there is a growing movement toward socialism as seen in the rise of the Democratic Socialist party. Why are so many young people embracing this failed philosophy? Listen as Dr. Jay Richards and Pat Zukeran explain why socialism always fails and learn principles of successful economics.

November 4, 2022 No Comments

Episode 678 – Why Socialism Always Fails Pt 1

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Episode 678 - Why Socialism Always Fails Pt 1

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Socialism proved to be one of the greatest economic failures of modern times. The horrors of the communist regimes of the old Soviet Union, China, and Cambodia revealed the tragic failure of this philosophy. However, today many young people including Christians are embracing this failed philosophy? Why is it growing in popularity and what are the flaws of socialism? Listen as Dr. Jay Richards and Pat Zukeran discuss why socialism always fails.

November 3, 2022 No Comments

Episode 293 – A Free People’s Suicide Part 2

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Episode 293 - A Free People's Suicide Part 2

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Interview with Os Guiness – Part 2. Part of a two part series.

November 2, 2022 No Comments

Episode 292 – A Free People’s Suicide Part 1

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Episode 292 - A Free People's Suicide Part 1

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Interview with Os Guiness – Part 1. Part of a two part series.

November 1, 2022 No Comments

Episode 749 – Tough Questions About God Evil and Suffering Pt 1

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The Covid-19 crisis has many people asking about God, Evil and suffering. Pat presented a message on this topic to a group of students in Ithaca, New York. The message was followed by a time of Question and Answer. Listen as Pat addresses some of the challenging questions posed by these college and high school students.

October 18, 2022 No Comments

Episode 748-If-God-Exists-Why-Is-There-So-Much-Evil-and-Suffering-Pt-2

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