A podcast about things that matter and affect our real lives , including Christian topics, politics, science, news, reviews of books and movies, the Bible, health, and occasionally, my life. Check out my blog here www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Comments welcome at blueskiesandgreenpasturesblog@gmail.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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First, on the Adam Ruins Everything TV show, Adam Conover broke down widespread misconceptions about everything we take for granted. Now, join Adam as he sits down with the experts and stars from the show to go into even more detail.
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Is God’s wrath unfair? I will try to clear up any confusion about this issue. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Is America at the crossroads of freedom or tyranny?
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Is God trying to get your attention? Is Vivek Ramaswamy a good pick ? What is Christian Libertarianism? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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The testing of our faith in our religiously pluralistic world S327
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Why is our faith tested ? Why do we need to be on guard and alert ? What is the risk posed by Hinduism in America? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/survival-course-for-orthodox-christians-no-6-new-consciousness/id1594439768?i=1000541267484--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Thoughts on the Oliver Anthony Viral Video and the Future of America
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Don’t get discouraged . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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The "Unseen Realm": Getting to Know the Supernatural Power of the God of the Bible
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https://youtu.be/2QM7anD5vSI Watch the Movie here. Can we understand God without the Holy Spirit? No! So why do so many churches leave out the Holy Spirit when they talk about knowing God? God is supernatural, we are natural. We have to understand and worship him by the spirit within us. This is not mystical, it is what the Bible teaches. This epis…
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My Experience Switching to Visible Wireless and why I don’t recommend it
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Have you ever switched cell phone carriers? I hope you had an easier time than I did. Here’s my story of fighting two factor authentication to get to a chat tech and learning a lot about the need for redundancy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Freedom from fear, shame, and guilt for Christians S3E22
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Are you a Christian but still struggling to trust God ? This is for you. https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2023/07/07/freedom-from-shame-and-guilt-and-judgmentalism/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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The Dangers of Financial Illiteracy S3E22
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How financially literate and responsible are you? Are you saving for retirement? Or have you believed in magical thinking or myths about money, such as that social security will take care of you, or you just hope you’ll be able to survive somehow ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Morals: Evidence for a Creator S3E21
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Why do people have morals? Did Moses copy the Code of Hammurabi? Would evolution produce morals? Are we saved by morals ? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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The Influence of Hinduism in America S3E20
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False religions Wikipedia Hare Krishna ISKCON https://www.hinduismtoday.com/magazine/april-may-june-2009/2009-04-the-new-age-cycles-back-to-india/ Christianity is incompatible with Hinduism --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Why you should take Vacation Bible School seriously S3E19
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Volunteering for VBS is fun! But it’s also a very important job. Here is some encouragement and tips for those who work with children at VBS. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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The Idolatry of Pride S3 E18
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It’s Pride month. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/stonewall-milestones-american-gay-rights-movement/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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https://youtu.be/ghmGTaaJe_0 A beautiful freestyle set by my son . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Moloch and AI and the Grand Delusion S3E17
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Time to choose your team. The battle is about to start. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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What atheists don’t want you to know about science ! S3E16
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Is the science settled about the origins of the universe? No! In fact , new and not so new evidence makes the theory of evolution very unlikely. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Christian Parenting: passing down your faith S3E15
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In today’s pluralistic world, it’s difficult but even more important for Christian parents to share their faith with their children from a young age. Here are some age appropriate tips. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Love Means Sharing Your Faith: Evangelism in Post-Christian America S3E14
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Will you warn your friends and neighbors about the penalty of sin and the coming judgment or will you be quiet?I think many people really don’t understand ‘the gospel’. I pray that this will inspire you to do your own studying so you can be ready to share your faith with others. Don’t be silenced or cancelled by the fear of the woke mob. --- Suppor…
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We need to regulate AI and fast! S3E9
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My first attempt at a video podcast. I discuss various aspects of the current state of AI, including OpenAI ChatGPT, and the possible dangers of GAI in the future, from a non-expert's perspective. I wrongly stated that GAI is generalized AI, I meant GENERATIVE. Note: I recorded this a few weeks ago. Today 3/29/2023 Elon Musk and many other scientis…
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Will 2023 be known as the Year of Uncertainty? Current Events Roundup March 2023 S3E11
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I'm back! Today I discuss the many things happening in the world and America, such as extreme weather, China, the economy, bitcoin, and that we can still trust that God is in control . Keep loving and praying! https://youtu.be/76Q9ldiqNNU Elon Musk signs letter about pausing AI. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blue…
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Why is Gnosticism so popular ?
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Gnosticism has been growing as an alternative religion for quite a while but it has really taken off in the past 10 or so years. You can see gnostic influences in media and even in Christian culture and preaching. What is it that people are attracted to? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/sup…
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What Christians Need to Know about Gnosticism
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Gnosticism is rising in popularity, along with other divergent Christian-sounding beliefs. Here is what you need to know. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Go woke , go broke! How to stop the Marxist takeover of America S38
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We know things are bad right now in our government and economy, but what can we do ? Is it too late ? No! You can make a difference. https://www.forbes.com/sites/betsyatkins/2020/06/08/demystifying-esgits-history--current-status/?sh=6045073e2cdd https://www.unpri.org/about-us/about-the-pri https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/woke-capitalism-the…
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Animal rights extremists S3E7
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What’s the difference between caring about animals and wanting to them legal rights? What does the Bible say ? Is it morally wrong to eat meat? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Monism : Truth exchanged for a lie S3E6
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Have you accepted lies as truth ? Listen to this info-packed episode and then decide . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Posthumanism : the latest threat to your child and humanity S3E5
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You’ve heard of critical race theory , but have you heard of Posthumanism? Educate yourself and please warn others! Transcript and links can be found on the blog . --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Saved by grace alone S3E4
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How an immature Christian grew in her faith by discovering Reformed theology and salvation by grace alone. NOTE: Sorry it's a little louder than usual because I used a different recording setup. You might want to be ready to adjust your volume. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Christian Zionism, anti-Semitism, and Critical Race Theory S3E3
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A big topic and a big episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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GMO people and the ethics of CRISPR gene-editing S3E2
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Scientists are hard at work looking for ways to use the Crispr technique on humans . But what about the ethical questions? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Hope for 2023 and Beyond! Resolutions and God’s Will S3E1
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Happy New Year! Let’s talk about the Christian way to set goals and be transformed by the renewing of our minds by trusting in God’s ability and seeking His will for our lives. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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How to “hold space” as a Christian and a Christmas miracle S2E30
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What does it mean to “hold space” and how can Christians hold space and why should we ? The podcasts I mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7xI0tdotEuHbdMafDPzC4Z?si=zOHAS0RAR3-dXUMkKxU1yA and https://open.spotify.com/show/37hqtZBUW4bbFAvBlsPEs3?si=O-wJ5pk7SkuR6dwpTeUKLQ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blues…
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Jesus , feelings of an (almost) Empty nest homeschool mom, radicals , and Merry Christmas! S2E39
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Updates and a few thoughts on all of the above. Wishing you all a peaceful Christmas! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Can you be a Christian and not go to church? S2E38
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Church is not as popular as it used to be. But church is important! In this episode I give seven reasons why you need to be an active member of a local church. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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What is God like ? How can we know? Who gets to decide ? https://www.gotquestions.org/character-of-God.html https://www.gotquestions.org/what-is-God.html https://www.gotquestions.org/nature-of-God.html--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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In God we Trust? Consumerism as America’s Religion S2E37
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America is declining . I propose that the end began with the progressive era and has led to a resurgence of paganism and a search for meaning outside of American Christianity. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Fake Nikes and The Two Kinds of Light: 2 Corinthians 11:14 S2E35
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Satan wears a mask of light to hide his darkness . Can you tell the difference between false teachings and truth? Beware false teachers that teach ideas that sound very similar to Christianity but will actually lead you into to darkness. My blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Got Questions website Read the Bible online --- Support this podcast: …
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How Should Christians Live? S2E34
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What does it mean to be a Christian? What does the Bible say? What are the Ten Commandments and the Sermon on the Mount? Is America a Christian nation? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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B Vitamins and Homocysteine. Heart disease, depression, miscarriage. S2E33
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Everything you need to know about the effects of and treatment of high homocysteine levels. Plus, who is Kilmer McCully and why was he fired? Get all research and tests and supplement links here https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/09/12/taking-charge-of-your-health-elevated-homocysteine-and-b-vitamin-deficiency-heart-disease-stroke-miscarria…
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The blessings and risks that come with the gift of encouragement S2E33
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Do you have the gift ? Here’s how you can be a more effective encourager , including what not to do or say . The Bible is full of encouragement to God's people and the family of God should encourage each other. https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-encouragement.html Shop Amazon for encouraging gifts and books about encouragement. --- Support this pod…
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The Price of Trusting the Science : Monsanto S2E32
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Monsanto has an over one hundred year history in the chemical industry. They have produced products used in food, farming, weapons, and pharmaceuticals . Many of the products they’ve sold have ended up being banned later. Can we really 'trust the science' not to destroy our health and planet for profits? They have also created a business model that…
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Shocking! Everything you need to know about the SMART GRID. S2E31
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The new space race is on! Can we beat China to the finish line ? Electrifying facts and opinions about the smart electrical grid that’s being built with your tax dollars. How will it be used to control us in the future? Link to the microphone I am using. https://amzn.to/3PIU77m My blog www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com Thanks for listening! Please …
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What is the MTHFR mutation? S2E30
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Learn about epigenetics and the MTHFR gene. Many people seek help from doctors for their chronic debilitating symptoms and are given vague diagnoses along with prescriptions rather than testing to find the root cause. MTHFR mutation is a common but under diagnosed condition that could be causing life disruptions for you or your child. But the C D C…
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Oblivious Americans: What's going on behind the scenes? Agenda 2030 S2E29
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A few thoughts on current events, human nature, Agenda 2030 and how to live in a world where there are few consequences for the schemes of the government. Use my link when you shop on Amazon! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support
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Overcoming Anxiety-related Black and White Thinking, plus thoughts on Birth control for the poor S2E28
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What is black and white/dichotomous thinking and how is it a trap? What is the solution? Are you always sure that you are right about your beliefs? Do you suffer from OCD, perfectionism, self-judgment? Do you judge others harshly who have different beliefs? And how does that relate to birth control for the poor? https://www.healthline.com/health/me…
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The Limits of Man’s Wisdom: King Solomon S2E27
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King Solomon was given extraordinary wisdom by God, but it wasn’t enough to prevent his extreme failure as a king . Like humanism , pride in our intelligence can lead to our downfall and have long lasting consequences for those around us. Note: I misspoke and said that David had 1000 wives. Oops! https://blueskiesandgreenpastures.com/2022/07/22/too…
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My Christian discovery journey : what religion am I? S2E26
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In this personal episode I share how God has taken me on a journey and how my faith has grown and the different churches and denominations I’ve been a part of . From Baptist to non-denominational to Calvinist to Methodist! Hope you enjoy ! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Religious Freedom and the role of the government in America S2E25
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Happy 4th ! Most of the arguments in today’s culture stem from how much or how little control the government should have over our lives. How do we balance freedom and responsibility, and how far should religious freedom go? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Why I changed my mind about abortion laws S2E24
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I really hope people will listen to this one carefully. I am a little nervous about publishing my opinions on such a sensitive topic. I hope I don’t lose any friends . 🙏 some of you will be happy and others will be upset. If you have a way to resolve the issues that I bring up , I’d love to hear it! Let’s talk . More people need to discuss this imp…
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Keep Sweet and Obey your cult leader! S2E23
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Have you seen the Netflix series “Keep Sweet and Obey”? How can we protect religious freedom and also protect people from abuse by cult leaders? https://www.4mormon.org/racism-in-mormon-scripture/ Plus I share my thoughts about extreme heat in Texas 🥵--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blueskiesandgreenpastures/support…
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Mattias Desmet : The cause of Mass formation, totalitarianism,cults, identity politics S2E22
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Thoughts spurred by James Corbett’s interview with Mattias Desmet on his podcast . https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/corbettreport-com-feature-interviews/id887298016?i=1000564532939 Is your mind free ? Have you been caught up by accident in an identity cult? How should we live in this age of cults ? Www.blueskiesandgreenpastures.com --- Support…
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Are you seeing what’s really happening? Don’t help the devil destroy our children’s future. S2E21
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The progressive agenda is satanic . Transsexualism today ,transhumanism tomorrow. Are you going to be able to hear the voice of God through the increasingly loud noise of the anti-reality mob? I cover a lot of ground here. https://thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/biologist-features/accelerating-evolution https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9287/4/1/10/htm The Process…
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