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CTP (S3E129) Santa’s Beard, Lawsuits, And A Seven-Foot Trump
Exploring more of the fascinating intersection of Activism, Community Engagement, Faith / Religion, Human Nature, Politics, Social Issues, and beyond
We trace Julian Raven’s journey from atheist entrepreneur to Christian artist, and the legal fight that followed when his seven-foot Trump portrait was rejected by the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. The story blends art, faith, and free speech with a call to active, principled citizenship.
• childhood in Spain and early loss shaping atheism
• entrepreneurship, addiction, and a mountain epiphany
• turn to faith and purpose as an artist
• creation of a symbolic, Christ-centered Trump portrait
• Smithsonian submission process and rejection
• claims of viewpoint discrimination and legal appeals
• Board of Regents structure and accountability
• recent leadership changes and renewed filings
• Christian civic duty, reform over rage
• website and book details for deeper reading http://SmithsonInstituion.com
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Chapters

1. Quick Intro And Format Twist (00:00:00)

2. Meet Julian Raven (00:01:35)

3. From Atheism To Faith (00:03:40)

4. Entrepreneurship And Addiction Spiral (00:10:20)

5. Epiphany And Life Rebuild (00:13:20)

6. Morality, Law, And Faith Debate (00:19:38)

7. Santa, Saint Nicholas, And Childhood Wonder (00:25:28)

8. The Trump Painting Vision (00:29:48)

9. Campaign Journey And Smithsonian Pitch (00:34:28)

10. Rejection And Viewpoint Discrimination (00:38:41)

11. Lawsuits, Regents, And DC Power (00:42:31)

12. Firings, Resignations, And New Filings (00:47:01)

13. Christian Civic Duty And Reform (00:51:21)

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