Best JB Shreve Podcasts (2025)

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The Fall of Jerusalem – Episode 23 44:38

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This episode looks at the final invasion of Babylon, the destruction of Jerusalem, and the beginning of the Jewish captivity in Babylon. The era of the kings is now over. The era of the prophets would now explain and give understanding to what it meant to be the people of God. It was a painful moment for the children of God, but it was the beginnin…

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King Jehoiakim – Episode 22 30:19

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In today’s episode in our Kings and Prophets podcast series, we continue to look at the life of Jeremiah and specifically his ministry during the reign of King Jehoiakim. This wicked king made one fateful and stupid move after another that set the nation of Judah up for the invasion of Babylon. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com In…

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180 – Uncap the House with Jeff Mayhugh 1:01:16

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What if the surest way to reduce the harmful effects of self-serving politicians in Washington D.C. is to have more of them? Joining Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is Jeff Mayhugh to explain how the artificial “cap” the nation put on the number of representatives in the U.S. House almost a century ago has made government less representative and r…

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Nebuchadnezzar and the Kingdom of Babylon - Episode 21 17:18

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In this episode, we look at the life and influence of Nebuchadnezzar and the Kingdom of Babylon. These entities are more than historical realities, but key figures and symbols used throughout scripture to define the systems and powers of this world that stand against the Kingdom of God. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram:…

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The Life of the Prophet Jeremiah - Episode 20 42:11

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In this episode, we look at the beginning of the life and ministry of the prophet Jeremiah. He is, in a subtle way, one of the most influential figures in all of scripture due to his behind-the-scenes operations and writings as the Kingdom of Judah began to collapse. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagr…

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179 – I, Tony with Tony Woodlief 1:03:06

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What if the real division in America isn’t between Republicans and Democrats, Red States vs Blue States, or liberals and conservatives but between the American people and a small group of the political elite whose function is to divide the rest of us? Tony Woodlief joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis to discuss how we may not be as divided as we…

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Kings Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah – Episode 19 45:00

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In today’s episode, we will explore no fewer than three different kings of Judah: some quite terrible and one truly incredible. We examine the lives of King Manasseh, King Amon, and finally King Josiah, the great reformer king. Multiple prophets will make an appearance in this week’s episode, including one of the greatest of the prophets - Jeremiah…

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King Hezekiah (Part 2) – Episode 18 23:26

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In this episode of the Kings and Prophets podcast series we complete our look at the reign of King Hezekiah. He would be one of the last of the great kings of Judah, and from here a dark cloud begins to cover the kingdom. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebo…

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178 – Revolt of the Independents with Lura Forcum 1:09:16

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The 2024 presidential election witnessed a historic number of independent voters—more independents voted than Democrats and they came close to surpassing Republicans. It would seem that now is the time for those who are dissatisfied with both parties to dismantle the two-party duopoly of American government. And yet, the Republican and Democratic p…

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King Hezekiah (Part 1) – Episode 17 32:18

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In this episode, we look at the rise of King Hezekiah. The Bible marks him as among the greatest of Judah’s kings, probably even greater than Solomon. Much of his greatness is established by what he came out of when we consider who his father was. It is also based upon the great acts he took in the governance of Judah that would serve the nation we…

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177 – Dear Mr. President with Destry Edwards 56:06

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Former president Chester A. Arthur is probably best remembered for his mutton chops and as a trivia question. But he did play a surprising role as a reformer when the nation was in the grips of political corruption. And the story of how he found the courage to do so holds some lessons for how we might interact with political power today in hopes of…

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The Life of the Prophet Isaiah - Episode 16 44:54

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In this week's episode, we look at the life of the prophet Isaiah. The book of Isaiah is the longest book of prophecy in the Bible, at 66 chapters. He is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament. As influential as his prophecies and work were, however, many people are not familiar with his life. Here we cover that story, including his ministry …

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The Lost Tribes of Israel – Episode 15 50:42

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In this week’s dramatic episode we arrive at the finale and end to the northern Kingdom of Israel and Samaria. The long foretold and anticipated judgment finally arrives in the form of the mighty empire of Assyria. We will explore the ultimate collapse of Israel-Samaria, the prophets Amos, Hosea, Jonah, and Joel. We will also look at the Assyrian E…

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176 – Consuming News Responsibly 1:29:00

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In this era of information overload it’s easy to join the ranks of the too online, filtering our every thought through the latest thing Trump tweeted or how the resistance is reacting. And it’s just as easy to check out entirely and pretend like the news doesn’t matter or, if it does, it’ll have to be someone else’s problem for now. Are there healt…

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The Wicked Queen Athaliah - Episode 14 45:59

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We are going to cover a lot of ground in this week's podcast as we shift our gaze from the northern Kingdom of Israel and Samaria to the southern Kingdom of Judah. We will see the first and last Wicked Queen of Judah, a boy king whose life is miraculously saved, and another king taken captive by the north. Jerusalem will even be invaded in this epi…

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The House of Jehu - Episode 13 45:55

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In 'The House of Jehu" we look at the man God used to bring judgment to the House of Ahab and Jezebel. This story includes some of the most brutal, violent, and graphic imagery recorded in scripture. There is a reason for that! We look at who Jehu was, where he went right and where he went wrong as this king of Israel steers the nation ever closer …

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175 – The Two James Burnhams with David Byrne 53:49

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James Burnham was one of the most significant intellectual influences on the conservative movement of the twentieth century. As an anti-Communist hardliner, his views on dealing with the Soviet menace head on ultimately shaped US foreign policy in the Reagan administration. And his work at William F. Buckley’s National Review gave the fledgling mag…

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Elisha and the Nations – Episode 12 28:09

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As we continue our story on the Kings and Prophets of I and II Kings, we have spent the last couple of episodes looking at the life of the prophet Elisha. In today's episode, we look at how Elisha interacted not only with Israel-Samaria and Judah but also with surrounding nations. It was a unique development in the role of the prophet among the peo…

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174 – Triggering Straussians with Greg Collins 1:00:56

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In his perpetual quest to mildly trigger his Straussian pals, Josh invites fellow Millennial and Burkean conservative Greg Collins on to discuss how Leo Strauss misconstrued Edmund Burke’s political views and lasting impact. Also discussed are Burke’s complex views on natural rights, manners, reform, revolution, social contract theory, classical li…

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The Ministry of the Prophet Elisha - Episode 11 30:20

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In our last episode, we looked at the call and the beginning of Elisha's prophetic ministry. Today, in episode 11 of the Kings and Prophets podcast series we look at The Ministry of the Prophet Elisha among the people of Israel. He was a very active and engaged prophet with the surrounding society, beginning to feel the hardship of God's judgment o…

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The Rise of Elisha - Episode 10 28:29

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In Episode 10 of the Kings and Prophets podcast series we look at the calling of Elisha and how God set him apart from the prophets who followed Elijah. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politically …

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173 – The Fertility Gap with Clara Piano 1:03:13

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The Right has long had a thing or two to say about the importance of the family and its role in national stability and prosperity. But there are sharp divisions regarding what political implications can be drawn from this idea, and what policies should be pursued to protect and strengthen families. Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis welcomes economis…

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Jehoshophat and Jehoram of Judah - Episode 9 22:23

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For the last three episodes, we have been focused on events in the northern kingdom of Israel/Samaria with the stories of Elijah, Ahab, and Jezebel. Today, we turn our focus back to the south to see what was taking shape during this same time period. We look at the good king Jehoshaphat who was succeeded by his terrible son Jehoram. Learn more and …

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Roundtable - Conversing Across the Political Divide 1:21:19

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Is civil discourse even possible across the political divide when that divide seems so insurmountable? How do we maintain or even strengthen relationships when we don’t see politics the same? The latest Saving Elephants roundtable brings together panelists who all have experience in communicating across the divide: Eric Kohn (former Acton Institute…

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The Fall of Ahab, Elijah Rides the Whirlwind - Episode 8 39:57

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In this episode of our Kings and Prophets podcast series we conclude the story of Elijah and Ahab. While Jezebel outlives them both, her day of judgment is not far away. Ahab goes to war against the Kingdom of Aram. He and Jezebel steal Naboth's vineyard, and Elijah rides the whirlwind. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram:…

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172 – The History of American Conservatism with George Nash 1:50:56

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In 1976 historian George H. Nash wrote The Conservative Intellectual Movement in America Since 1945, a celebrated historical accounting that established much of the narrative for how we think about the development of modern conservatism even today. George Nash joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis to discuss the various strands of thought that eme…

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The Prophet Elijah -Episode 7 40:38

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In episode 7 of our Kings and Prophets podcast series we come to one of the most famous stories of the Old Testament with Elijah's confrontation of the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. Immediately after this, we encounter a sudden and dramatic turn of events as Elijah falls into despair. We will unfold both events, looking at all the details you m…

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The Rise of Ahab and Jezebel – Episode 6 41:30

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In episode six of our Kings and Prophets podcast series, we look at the Rise of Ahab and Jezebel in the northern kingdom of Israel, now known as Samaria.We will look at the background of this royal couple and the harsh descent of the northern kingdom into idolatry and even murderous purges of those who worshipped the one true God. We will look at t…

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171 – Reality Therapy Redux 58:48

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At the end of 2024, Ryan Rogers joined the show to share his experiences with fanatical wokism as a graduate student. He later had Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis on his new podcast, Reality Therapy, for a wide ranging discussion on conservatism, the challenges of the modern conservative movement, what conservatism offers that other political ideo…

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The Dark Days of Israel and Judah – Episode 5 1:00:02

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In this next episode of our Kings and Prophets podcast series, we look at the Dark Days of Israel and Judah. In the northern Kingdom of Israel, we see unending tumult and chaos. Coups and uprisings continue until the House of Omri finally brings order. In the southern Kingdom of Judah, our first reformer, King Asa, comes to the throne. Learn more a…

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Roundtable - Trump's 1st Week on the Job 1:09:36

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It’s Trump’s first week on the job and he’s been quite busy making America great again or summoning the Fourth Reich, depending on your political perspective. Join Saving Elephants’ livestream roundtable of cross-partisan pontificators to break it all down for you and what this first week might portend for the next four years.…

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King Jeroboam and the Man of God – Episode 4 40:04

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In episode 4 of the Kings and Prophets podcast series, we turn our gaze to the northern kingdom of Israel and the first king of the northern kingdom - Jeroboam. From his high origins, which began with the calling and selection of God, we see Jeroboam make a series of blunderous moves. At least three prophets are included in this story, and among th…

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170 – Tribalism is Dumb with Andrew Heaton 54:43

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Comedian, author, and political satirist Andrew Heaton joins Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis to explore where our political tribalism comes from, why it’s gotten out of hand, and what to do about it. About Andrew Heaton From mightyheaton.com Andrew Heaton is a comedian, author, and political satirist. He’s the host of “The Political Orphanage” com…

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King Rehoboam - Episode 3 30:41

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Listen and follow along with the entire podcast series and weekly devotionals here. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politically Incorrect: Real Faith In An Era of Unreal Politics - https://www.amaz…

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Solomon and the Judgment of God – Episode 2 42:04

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Listen and follow along with the entire podcast series and weekly devotionals here. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politically Incorrect: Real Faith In An Era of Unreal Politics - https://www.amaz…

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169 – Unsolicited Advice with Blake Fischer 1:10:50

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With the 2024 elections in rearview both parties are trying to grapple with what lessons they should learn. Who better to offer unsolicited advice than Josh Lewis and Blake Fischer, the respective hosts of the Saving Elephants and The Homeless Conservative podcasts? As two Trump-skeptical conservatives on the outside looking in, sure both parties a…

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Solomon and His Reign of Wisdom - Episode 1 47:05

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The beginning of Solomon’s reign, the blessing of wisdom, building the temple of God. Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jb_shreve/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JBShrevedotcom Get the latest book from JB Shreve Politically Incorrect: Real Faith In An Era of Unreal Politics - https://www.am…

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Roundtable - 2024 - A Year in Review 59:16

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As 2024 comes to a close podcasters everywhere will be doing one of those hackneyed and insufferable “a look back at the year’s major events” shows. Not to be outdone, Saving Elephants will be getting in on the action as well with another livestream roundtable to bloviate and pontificate about the numerous twists and turns of our most recent trip a…

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Kings and Prophets - New Podcast Series!! 15:42

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The newest podcast series from JB Shreve & Faithful Considerations, Kings and Prophets tells the stories of 1 and 2 Kings. From the rise of Solomon to the splitting of the nation into north and south, the rise of the prophets like Elijah and Elisha, Isaiah and Jeremiah, and the fall of Israel and then Judah. We will look at the rise of the first gl…

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168 – The Perennial Burke with Daniel Klein 1:03:54

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As Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis is wont to do, here is yet another episode exploring the political and philosophical brilliance of Edmund Burke. But this time he is aided by scholar and professor Daniel Klein to examine the late writings of Burke’s life as Europe was descending into revolutionary chaos. What was Burke’s understanding of liberty…

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167 – The Woke Mind with Ryan Rogers 59:44

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“I do not believe,” wrote F. A. Hayek in his book The Fatal Conceit, “that the widely held conception of ‘social justice’ either describes a possible state of affairs or is even meaningful.” Hayek would complain “social” was a sort of “weasel word” that carried a lot of unexamined prescriptions. To call something “social justice” is to advocate for…

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Roundtable - Bullish or Bearish on Trump 2.0? 1:22:39

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Should conservatives be bullish or bearish on the incoming Trump administration? Will Trump 2.0 deliver us to the sunlit uplands of a prosperous free market economy, sensible immigration reform, and reductions in wasteful deficit spending and overbearing regulations? Or will America become a dreadful hellscape with an executive branch consistently …

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166 – Independent Idiosyncrasies with Brett Loyd 1:07:13

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“The biggest takeaway from the 2024 election,” writes Justin Longo of the Independence Center, is that “independents have officially broken the duopoly and now share the title of America’s largest political group with Republicans.” But what is an independent, exactly? What do they want and how are they different from those who proudly affiliate wit…

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Roundtable - Election Night - Livestream 2:56:49

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Sure, the major news networks had all the "experts", but how many of them opined on what Buckley, Burke, or Kirk would think of the election results? Listen to Saving Elephants' livestream on election night as results come in from another stellar panel of cross-partisan contributors: Josh Lewis, Eric Kohn, Justin Stapley, Calvin Moore, Kent Straith…

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165 – Take Courage 33:23

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Saving Elephants host Josh Lewis flies this election day episode solo to offer his thoughts on how your vote is more likely to impact yourself than it is the races, having grace for those who choose to vote differently than we do, and why conservatives should take courage in a profoundly discouraging time. Special Election Night Livestream You’re a…

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Roundtable - Election 2024 - Home Stretch 1:00:11

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The most [assuredly not] important election of our lifetime is a little more than two weeks away. The candidates are in the home stretch as each of them make their final pitch to the dwindling undecided voter. Join another venerable group of panelists as we share our thoughts on the state of the race and our hopes and fears with a coming Harris or …

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Episode 29: The Two Foundations (Series Finale) 9:24

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In our final episode in this series we look at how Jesus instructed us to build. There is a right way and a wrong way to build, a wise way and a foolish way. The famous story of the two foundations may consist of more than you realized once you listen to this episode.Learn more and follow along at https://jbshreve.comInstagram: https://www.instagra…

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164 – What is a Woman with Kimberly Ross 1:07:46

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Saving Elephants meticulously avoids many cringeworthy tropes in today’s “conservative” media and opts instead for deeper conversations on the conservative worldview and what it can offer Millennials. As such, there is much low-hanging-fruit among the fruitier parts of the Left that isn’t as vigorously explored as it is in the aforementioned “conse…

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Episode 28: Entering the Kingdom of God 9:39

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In our penultimate episode in this series, we look at Jesus’ description of how to enter the Kingdom of God. There is a right way and there is a wrong way. There are dark forces aligned to keep you from entering the Kingdom in the correct way. Jesus expects us to know the difference between true and false and this is the guidance He brings to us.Le…

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Roundtable - Vice Vice Baby 1:07:17

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Senator JD Vance square off for the first—and likely only—vice presidential debate that’s sure to leave pundits chattering, social media accounts fighting, and late economists spinning in their graves. The debate begins at 9PM ET. Join us immediately following the debate for another livestream roundtable to restore …