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#168 // Mary Rooke | Why Trump Went To War With Iran & How To Stop The Fall Of America

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 11:51:55 +0000

In this episode I talked with Mary Rooke, a reporter from the Daily Caller. We discussed Trump's speech on Wednesday night, why America is in a war with an Iran, why Tucker Carlson was right, and how to rebuild America. I hope you enjoy!

Mary's Substack: https://substack.com/@maryrooke

Daily Caller: https://dailycaller.com/author/MaryR/

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#167 // Rachel Rodriguez | Why Florida Is The Most Important State In America

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 20:39:24 +0000

In this episode I talked with Rachel Rodriguez. She is running to be the next Governor of Florida in a packed race filled with candidates from all parties. We discussed why this race will decide the future of the Republican Party.

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#166 // Geoff Shepard | What Actually Happened During The Watergate Scandal

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:10:41 +0000

Geoff Shepard came to Washington, DC in 1969 as a White House Fellow, after graduating from Harvard Law School. He served on President Richard Nixon’s White House staff for five years, including a year as deputy counsel on the president’s Watergate defense team. He has written three books and produced two documentary films, as well as an off-Broadway stage play about the internal prosecutorial documents he’s uncovered, many of which are posted on his website, www.shepardonwatergate.com .

In this interview Geoff and I discussed how Richard Nixon came to be the President, what actually happened in Watergate, and how law fare has changed American politics over the past 50 years. I hope you enjoy!

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#165 // Dr. Stephen Hicks | How Friedrich Nietzsche Influenced The Modern Age

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 03:07:57 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. Stephen Hicks. Dr. Hicks is a philosophy professor and author. He has taught many classes at Peterson Academy including ones on Logic, Postmodern Philosophy, and Modern Philosophy.

In this conversation we discussed Friedrich Nietzsche’s ethical philosophy, why he hated egalitarianism, if he was a narcissist, and why most people in the West operate out of Nietzsche’s philosophy without knowing it. I hope you enjoy!

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#164 // Dr. Scott Jensen | Is It Possible To Fix The Fraud In Minnesota?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 04:27:43 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. Scott Jensen. Dr. Jensen is running for State Auditor in Minnesota, a campaign that he announced right after dropping out of the Minnesota gubernatorial race. Jensen is a doctor, former Minnesota State Senator, and 2022 Republican Gubernatorial candidate that raised more money than any Republican in Minnesota history and received more votes than any Republican in Minnesota state history.

In light of the recent uncovering of fraud in Minnesota, some estimating $9 billion, Dr. Jensen has decided to run for State Auditor and try to fix the deep rooted fraud in Minnesota. We discussed his decision to run and his views on the Republican Party and the tactics they use to win elections. I hope you enjoy!

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#163 // Dr. Mary Talley Bowden | Did Jeffrey Epstein Plan COVID-19?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 6 Feb 2026 14:07:55 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. Mary Talley Bowden. We discussed the Epstein files and the communications between Epstein and other billionaires related to pandemic preparedness that were happening as early as 2013. We talked about Trump’s involvement in the Epstein files and why Trump wants to brush over the scandal. We also discussed Mary’s organization, Americans for Health Freedom, and their goal to pull the COVID vaccine off the market and her efforts to make Ivermectin and over the counter drug. I hope you enjoy!

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#162 // Dr. David Deavel | Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s Warning To The West

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:49:44 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. David Deavel from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. He is the Associate Professor of Theology and is the author and editor of several books including a book called Solzhenitsyn and American Culture.

We discussed the contents of his book and the life and legacy of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. We talked about why Russian culture — their music, literature, and art — is so rich while their political history is not. We discussed Solzhenitsyn’s time in the Gulags and how he learned of the evil of Communism. We also talked about his 1978 speech at Harvard in which he gives a warning to America and where the West is headed. I hope you enjoy!

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#161 // Dr. Keith Campbell | Narcissism, Hypnosis, And The Future

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:53:02 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. Keith Campbell. Dr. Campbell is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Georgia, is the author of more than 200 papers and several books including the latest, The New Science of Narcissism.

Dr. Campbell has appeared in most major media outlets, including the Today Show, CNN, and the Joe Rogan Experience. He has given a TEDx talk and was the educator behind the the TED Ed lesson on narcissism.

Dr. Campbell is also co-founder of Wealth Science Analytics, a boutique psychological consulting firm dedicated to combining state-of-the-art research, AI, machine learning, and deep knowledge about the inter-workings of high-performance teams.

We discussed his class on Peterson Academy on Narcissism and how to tell if your pastor or social worker is a narcissist. We also talked about how to analyze the personality of Jesus and how the evangelical church has aimed to feminize Christ over the past 60 years. We discussed hypnosis and propaganda and the future of Western civilization in the age of Artificial Intelligence and social unrest. I hope you enjoy!

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#160 // Dr. Michael Ward | Artificial Intelligence & The Abolition Of Man

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:20:26 +0000

If you’re like me and grew up in the public school system, you may have been taught that language, reality, and truth are merely subjective. That there is no true meaning and therefore, no true values, and purpose in life. This is the philosophical illusion that most modern Westerners are born into without even knowing it. In C.S. Lewis’ book, The Abolition of Man, he attacks that very subjectivist philosophical system. But he doesn’t begin his argument in a way that you may expect, in fact, he starts his abolition of subjectivism by discussing a particular green textbook that, in his time, was being used to teach children this dangerous postmodern philosophy. Lewis goes on to explain that men who adhere to this philosophy and adopt all of its inconsistencies don’t merely exist in a constant state of confusion – no, they actually cease to men altogether. He says that this ideology actually leads to a full-on abolition of man – the end of humanity itself. But to understand what Lewis is trying to tell us modern people, you need to read his book along with another book written by the Oxford professor, Dr. Michael Ward – author of Planer Narnia and many other books and actor in a James Bond film, The World Is Not Enough. His book, After Humanity is a guide to CS Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. So, I had a conversation with Dr. Ward about Lewis, technology, postmodernism, Artificial Intelligence, contraceptives, and logical positivism. We discussed what happens when man denies objective reality and forfeits his nature and purpose and we ask the daunting and pressing question of the modern age: What comes After Humanity?

After Humanity - Michael Ward

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#159 // Rebeccah Heinrichs | Why Christians Must Defend Israel

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:10:41 +0000

Over the past year Jew hatred has become a massive trend not just among liberals, but also among self-proclaimed “conservatives” like Candace Owens, Tucker Carlson, and Nick Fuentes. If you listen to them, you probably think the “Jews” are secretly running our society and controlling out lives. You may be convinced of the arguments made by those on the far right about isolationism and Christian Nationalism, whatever that is, and about how Americans need to stay completely out of the rest of the world are thoughtful and legitimate. You may have heard theological, philosophical, and political arguments for these things. But you would be wrong. In fact, you would be missing the whole point of what these bad faith actors like Tucker and Candace are actually doing. What their actual goal is. But Rebeccah Heinrich hasn’t missed the point. In fact, she wrote a piece for The Free Press last summer called “The Right’s 1939 Project” in which she dismantles the arguments made by self-proclaimed Conservative Christians like Tucker, Candace, and Fuentes and compares their post World War 2 revisionist history to the infamous 1619 project from the New York Times in 2019. Rebeccah then, later on, wrote a piece on the National Review about why Christians should support Israel. It’s my opinion that Rebeccah is one of the only people in Conservative circles who is seeing the whole problem facing our culture and calling it out for what it is. And so, this is my conversation with Rebeecah Heinrich – I hope you enjoy!

Christians Should Defend the Jewish People - Rebeccah Heinrichs

The Right’s 1939 Project - Rebeccah Heinrichs

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#158 // Jonathan Freedland | How To Defy Tyrants & Nazis

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 4 Dec 2025 21:42:18 +0000

In 1943 a group of high society anti-Nazi’s from Germany met together to discuss ways in which they could defy the Nazi regime and rebuild Germany after the war. What they didn’t know is that at that meeting there was a spy. Someone who would betray them all. In Jonathan Freedland’s new book, The Traitors Circle, he tells this unknown story of those within the Nazi regime that chose to give up everything to defy and disrupt Hitler’s plans. Why? Well, it’s not as clear cut as you could imagine. In fact, most of these anti-Nazi’s could have stayed silent, looked the other way, and remained comfortable in their high society lives until the war was over. But they didn’t. In my conversation with Jonathan Freedland, we talked about what or who could convince a group of men and women who did not need to give their lives up to sacrifice for the ultimate good of not only Germany, but the world. I hope you enjoy.

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#157 // Zineb Riboua | How Zohran Mamdani Became The Mayor Of New York City

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 03:06:14 +0000

Zohran Mamdani was just elected to be the next Mayor of New York City. How did an anti-American, anti-Capitalism, anti-Jew, anti-Western millennial become the most powerful person in the largest city in the United States? I wanted to know. So, I talked with Zineb Riboua – a research fellow with Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. She’s written extensively on the Middle East and the ongoing power struggles in one of the most violent and unstable regions in the world. But what does Middle Eastern politics have to do with New York City and Zohran Mamandi? Zineb argues that the ideology that led the Left to believe that Israel and Britian were the fundamentally evil powers in Europe and the Middle East because of their “colonialization” is the same ideology that Zohran used to capture the attention and votes of the suicidal Democratic ideologues in New York City. The younger generations white colonialization guilt and Third Worldism philosophy were key factors in Zohrans ability to manipulate the American people in the largest city in the country to vote for a self-proclaimed Marxist Socialist. So, what happens to New York City next? Will it sprout into a utopia or fall into oblivion? Here’s my conversation with Zineb Riboua. I hope you enjoy!

Zineb's article on The Free Press: https://www.thefp.com/p/what-the-right-gets-wrong-about-zohran

Zineb's Substack, Beyond The Ideological: https://www.zinebriboua.com

Zineb on The Hudson Institute: https://www.hudson.org/experts/1467-zineb-riboua

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The End Of America.

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 5 Nov 2025 21:12:21 +0000

Nick Fuentes, Ben Shapiro, Tucker Carlson, and Elon Musk. What do all of those names have in common? An utter lack of virtue and theological direction. Why? Because they play Marxist power games and refuse to deal with the core, fundamental problems our society faces — instead, they spend their time fighting to control the narrative and build artificial gods and platforms. And what happens when a society is filled with wickedness and immorality? Chaos.

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#156 // Dr. Mary Talley Bowden | Is The Medical Industry Beyond Saving?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:30:00 +0000

The beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic started almost five years ago. You would think that in five years we would know more about what actually happened leading up to the pandemic and why, during the pandemic so many of our medical “experts” were so wrong about so many different things. If you remember, the legacy media publicly humiliated people who were using ivermectin and doctors who were giving it to their sick and almost dying patients. Mary Talley Bowden was one of those doctors. She was publicly shamed by some of the largest media outlets in the world for trying to give ivermectin to a patient who was dying during the pandemic. For doing so, she lost certain medical privileges and has been continuously investigated by the Texas Medical Board.

This saga has culminated, in the past week, in a public reprimand (and who know what that even means) of Mary. You might be wondering what the goal of this reprimand is? Well, to put it simply, it’s to destroy her career and reputation for speaking truth against the medical regime during the COVID pandemic. They want her silenced. Who is they? You’ll be surprised to learn that the man leading the Texas Medical Board is none other than Republican Governor of Texas, Gregg Abbott. I thought the Republicans were the ones fighting against the authoritarians and oligarchs who tried to kill millions of people and control our lives during COVID – I guess I was wrong.

Mary has spent years of her life fighting for her and your medical freedom. She’s spent $250,000 on legal fees and has persevered through public humiliation because she believes what was done during COVID was immoral and evil. This is my interview with Mary Talley Bowden. I hope you enjoy!

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#155 // Dr. Peter McCullough | Does Tylenol Cause Autism?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 3 Oct 2025 16:46:28 +0000

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump Administration have talked quite a bit about the fact that there is a 400% increase in autism rates in children up to 8 years old between 2000 and 2022. They claim that in America we’ve gone from 1 in 150 children having autism to 1 in 31 children having autism. This spike in autism rates has had its effect on millions of families across the country and has raised serious questions related to the food we eat, the vaccines we take, and the medicine we consume on a regular basis. And now RFK Jr. announced that Tylenol, when taken late in pregnancy, is connected to the rise in autism rates. This announcement brought about a frenzy of reaction from left wing and right wing media outlets and liberal lunatics on TikTok.

Much of the liberal mainstream media claimed that RFK Jr. was a quack conspiracy theorist who has no business lecturing the American people on health and medicine. And the liberals on TikTok thought it best to stick it to the Trump administration by downing as much Tylenol as humanly possible while pregnant. But aside from what the liberal regime is saying, I wanted to know more about this new study that the White House released and its legitimacy. I want to know if Tylenol causes autism or is only associated with autism.

So, I reached out to Dr. Peter McCullough. You may know him from the days of COVID in 2020. Dr. McCullough was one of a few doctors across America who challenged the mainstream narrative related to the COVID Vaccine’s and treatments. His career and his reputation were publicly condemned and ridiculed for this. To this day Wikipedia says that “McCullough has promoted misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19, its treatments, and mRNA vaccines.” Now THAT statement is an objective lie.

Dr. McCullough was willing to put his life’s work on the line during COVID and challenge the mainstream narrative, and he was right about everything he said. I thought it would be interesting to hear from Dr. McCullough about the new White House initiatives related to autism and their approach to learning about the autism epidemic. Are RFK Jr and his team actually just liars and conspiracy theorists? Or is the America Medical Industry stuck in a downward spiral of political ideological capture and a denial of facts and truth? Here’s my interview with Dr. Peter McCullough. I hope you enjoy.

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#154 // Josh Code | Why 50,000 Christians In Nigeria Have Been Murdered

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 2 Oct 2025 19:59:31 +0000

In this episode I talked with a Free Press reporter, Josh Code. He recently wrote an article on the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. In this article he interviewed a Christian man in Nigeria who was taken captive by Muslims and beaten for his participation in helping two women escape from their hometown after converting from Islam to Christianity. We talked about the American Government’s response to the Christian persecution in Nigeria and why this persecution is even happening in the first place. We finally discussed the problems with liberal Christianity and what the story of persecution in Nigeria can teach Christians in the West. I hope you enjoy!

Other Free Press stories from Josh Code:

https://www.thefp.com/p/arrested-againfor-holding-a-sign

https://www.thefp.com/p/a-muscle-mans-message-jordan-castro

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#153 // Tanya Lukyanova | Is Israel Murdering Children?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 03:51:20 +0000

In this episode, I talked with Tanya Lukyanova from The Free Press. Tanya is a video journalist who grew up in Russia and is now living in the United States. She has reported on Russia’s authoritarian decline from her home country and has reported on the war in Israel. Two weeks ago she released a video about a viral story that was dominating headlines related to the war in Israel — the story was about a young Gazan boy who was supposedly murdered in cold blood by the Israeli Defense Forces.

This story, created by Anthony “Tony” Aguilar was given legitimacy by mainstream media like MSNBC, CNN, and even Tucker Carlson. The only problem was that Anthony Aguilar made the story up out of thin air. The supposed murdered child was found weeks later and confirmed alive. Tanya reported on this for The Free Press and revealed that the entire story was blown up out of proportion for propagandistic purposes.

This conversation begins with Tanya discussing her reporting on Russia and her upbringing in Russia. She explains how the country has changed in her lifetime and how Putin is thinking through the war in Ukraine. We also talked about what the government needs to do, if anything, when media outlets are lying on purpose to conjure up paranoia and support for anti-American ideology and enemies. I hope you enjoy!

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What To Do If Your Pastor Doesn’t Talk About Charlie Kirk

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:23:15 +0000

In this episode I talk about what you should do if your pastors fails to talk about Charlie Kirk. I discuss what is happening in the political realm and why the extremists on the political Right and Left are both pushing narratives about the assassination of Charlie Kirk that are beneficial to their liberal ideology. I also discuss what you should do if your pastor lectured you in 2020 about your inherent racism in light of the death of a fentanyl addict, George Floyd, but refuses to talk about the Evangelist, Charlie Kirk. I hope you enjoy!

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#152 // Robert P. George | The Murder Of Charlie Kirk And The Reality Of This Cultural Moment

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:17:25 +0000

In this episode, I talked with Professor Robert P. George from Princeton University. We discussed the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Robert George’s friendship with Kirk, and the implications of the current cultural moment that we exist in.

We also talked about his new book, ‘Seeking Truth and Speaking Truth: Law and Morality in our Cultural Moment’.

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#151 // Larry Sanger | How The Co-Founder Of Wikipedia Became Anglican

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 4 Sep 2025 16:50:08 +0000

In this episode I talked with Larry Sanger. As you may know, Larry is the Co-Founder of Wikipedia and a recent convert to Christianity. Sanger has his PhD in Philosophy from Ohio State University and created Wikipedia’s first introduction pages and home page when the company started in the early 2000s. In recent years, Sanger has been outspoken against Wikipedia and its politically liberal bias. In his announcement of his conversion, he made it clear that he had not chosen a denomination and was not actively a member of any particular church or denomination.

In our conversation, Larry and I talked about his most recent announcement that he is joining the Anglican Church of North America (ACNA). We discussed how he came to the conclusion that the ACNA was the best Church for him to join, how he studied many different denominations on his journey to Anglicanism, and what criteria he used to guide his search for a church. This is an important conversation as Sanger gives a thorough breakdown of his logical and philosophical method of studying both the Bible and church history on his way to the Anglican Church. I hope you enjoy!

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In The Midst of the Years (Pt. I) | What Did Jonathan Edwards Think A Revival Was?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:48:26 +0000

In this episode, I begin a short series based on the book by Thomas Nettles, In the Midst of the Years: A History of Reformation and Revival in America. There is much confusion in the modern age related to what revival is and how we can discern when a movement is of God is truly of God. In this book, Nettles travels through the history of reformation and revival in America — he covers people like Jonathan Edwards, Charles Finney, Dwight Moody, and Billy Sunday. He also analyzes events like the First and Second Great Awakening, the Civil War Revivials, and the 1858 Prayer revival. In this short series, I will be discussing four of these people/events in American church history.

Today, I will start in the 1700s with Jonathan Edwards. Edwards gives five criteria for analyzing and judging a revival. These criteria are still valid and extremely helpful for today. My hope is that through this series, you can more truthfully judge whether or not something is a movement of the Spirit of God or a movement of the whims of men. I hope you enjoy!

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#150 // Leo Briceno | Why Are Conspiracies So Enticing?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:07:21 +0000

In this episode, I talked with Leo Briceno. Leo is a reporter for WORLD News. We discussed the Jeffery Epstein story and Leo broke down the timeline of events from the Epstein case. We then discussed why conspiracy theories are so enticing to the modern Christian and how reporters should aim to tell the news. I hope you enjoy!

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#149 // Iain Duguid | How Did Christ Build The Church?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:01:47 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. Ian Duguid. Dr. Duguid is the Professor of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary. He has planted churches in California, England, and Pennsylvania and received his PhD from the University of Cambridge.

In our conversation we discussed his new book, Turning the World Upside Down: Lessons for the Church from Acts 1-8. We talked about how Christ built His church in the book of Acts and what we, in the modern world, should learn from Jesus’ disciples in the Apostolic Age. We also discussed the role the ethnic Jews play in the church and what our relationship to the Jews should be as Christians. Finally, we talked about the similarities between Judas, who sold Christ out for 30 pieces of silver, and you and I who often sell Him out for much less. I hope you enjoy!

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#148 // Ben Zeisloft | Is The Pro-Life Movement Really Pro-Life?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 15:40:13 +0000

In this episode I talked with Ben Zeisloft about his new book, ‘Forsakes of the Fatherless: The Secret Treachery of the “Pro-Life” Establishment’. In this book Ben exposes the actual agenda of those in political power who claim to be “Pro-Life”.

In our discussion we talked about the abortion abolitionist movement and what it stands for, why the Republicans in office across the country are consistently killing abolitionist proposals, and why the younger generations are ripe and ready to hear a clear proclamation of the Gospel. I hope you enjoy!

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#147 // Lucy Biggers | From Helping Elect AOC To Fighting The Progressive Narrative

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:29:18 +0000

In this episode, I talked with Lucy Biggers. Lucy is a Social Media Editor at The Free Press and has written several articles for The Free Press. She was formerly a “climate change” activist and avid supporter of progressive politicians and ideology.

In our conversation we discussed her upbringing, how she came to be a progressive, and her conversion to a more Conservative worldview. We talked about how she helped get Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez get elected and how she pushed the “climate change” narrative in The United States and abroad — even going as far as to interview Greta Thunberg. We discussed how she began to notice the logical cracks in her Marxist worldview and why she has just now started speaking up against liberal policy and ideology.

In June she wrote an article for The Free Press called ‘I Helped AOC Win. I Understand the Fantasy Zohran Is Selling.’We talked about this article and how to change the minds of the upcoming generations who seem to be stuck in a progressive black hole. I hope you enjoy!

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#146 // Lauren Canterberry | How The Abortion Industry Is Killing Women

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 00:17:09 +0000

In this episode I talked with WORLD News Reporter, Lauren Canterberry. We discussed her reporting related to the Mifepristone abortion tablets and her reporting on the SCOTUS ruling that Planned Parenthood cannot receive Medicaid funding in states like South Carolina that have outlawed federal money to be given to abortion clinics.

This was a wide-ranging conversation and one that Christians should listen to. The abortion industry, as bad as it already is, is now targeting underage girls and mailing abortion pill across the country — even to people in states that have outlawed certain abortion pills and even the mailing of abortion pills. The issue of murdering babies is not a debatable issue or a grey issue for Christians, we must defend both the lives of unborn babies and the lives of mothers. This is a conversation you do not want to miss. I hope you enjoy!

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#145 // Dale Ahlquist | How G.K. Chesterton Converted C.S. Lewis

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 9 Jul 2025 17:39:40 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. Dale Ahlquist. Dr. Ahlquist is the co-founder of Chesterton Academy, the President of the Society of Gilbert Keith Chesterton, and the creator and host of the EWTN series “G.K. Chesterton: The Apostle of Common Sense.” He is known as the world leading expert on G.K. Chesterton and is the author of the commentary on Chesterton’s book, The Everlasting Man.

In our conversation we talked about how The Everlasting Man was the book that converted C.S. Lewis to Christianity, and why Lewis said that this book put forth the best explanation of Christianity that he had ever read. We discussed Chesterton’s intellectual ability despite his dropping out of college and never pursuing a higher education. And finally, we discussed what Chesterton would have thought about the modern world we live in today. I hope you enjoy!

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#144 // John M. Owen | Why Isolationism Doesn’t Work And The 12 Day War

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 2 Jul 2025 02:22:41 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. John M. Owen, the Ambassador Henry J. and Mrs. Marion R. Taylor Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia. He is also the author of a book called, The Ecology of Nations, and he is the recent recipient of the 2025 Grawemeyer Award for World Order. Back in August of 2024, I interviewed Dr. Owen to discuss his book, The Ecology of Nations, and his political philosophy on foreign affairs.

In this discussion we talk about the complex relationship between domestic politics and geopolitics, the tendencies of authoritarian governments, the flirtatious relationship between some right wing Republicans and authoritarian regimes, and the Iran/Israel 12 day war. This was a wide ranging conversation but it’s one that you don’t want to miss. I hope you enjoy!

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#143 // Tammy Peterson | Christianity VS Authoritarianism And Beauty VS Brutalism

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:50:14 +0000

In this episode I had the opportunity to sit down with Tammy Peterson. Tammy, as you may know, is the wife of Dr. Jordan Peterson and the host of The Tammy Peterson Podcast. Back in September of last year Tammy and I did a podcast in which we discussed the carnivore diet, Capitalism, and the differences between Protestantism and Catholicism. That conversation went so well that we thought we should have another — only this time we wanted to discuss beauty, art, authoritarianism, fairytales, and Jew persecution. This episode is two and a half hours long and is one of the most interesting discussions I’ve ever had on this podcast. I hope you enjoy!

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#142 // Dr. Graham A. Cole | Angels, Demons, Satan, And The Spiritual War

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 16:05:58 +0000

In this episode I talked with Dr. Graham Cole. Dr. Cole is dean emeritus and professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is also the author of many books including Theological Method: An Introduction, He Who Gives Life, and Engaging with the Holy Spirit. Dr. Cole is also an ordained Anglican minister.

We discussed his book, Against the Darkness: The Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons. In this book Dr. Cole breaks down the theological depths of angelology. He explains how Christians should think about the spiritual realm, what angels, demons, and Satan are, and how we should interact with the Spiritual battle that is happening in our midst.

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Donald Trump VS Elon Musk And Why Big Tent Republicanism Doesn’t Work

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 6 Jun 2025 13:18:28 +0000

In this episode, I discuss the fight between Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, why Americans need to stop spending money we don’t have, and why allowing anyone into the Republican party cases major problems. I hope you enjoy!

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Is It All The Jews’ Fault?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 23 May 2025 17:17:55 +0000

In this episode, I talk about a girl who is attending UCONN and cannot read, why the Jews aren’t responsible for your sin, and why localism is the best form of Conservative. I also break down an email from a progressive psychological “ministry” in Madison, WI. I hope you enjoy!

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#141 // Robert P. George, Stephen Meyer, Tim Mahoney | Were The American Founding Fathers Christians?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 9 May 2025 14:18:30 +0000

If you’re like me and grew up in the Government School system, you may have heard that the American Revolution was made possible by Enlightenment philosophy and deists who didn’t believe in a Providential God. But, like many other things in our society, it seems like that idea is itself a lie. The fact is that George Washington, John Adams, and even Benjamin Franklin believed in a God that acted in the affairs of men. In this podcast, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Robert P. George from Princeton University, Dr. Stephen Meyer from the Discovery Institute, and Timothy Mahoney, the Founder of Thinking Man Films and Heroic Pictures. What do these three men have in common? They believe that the narrative we’ve been told about the American Revolution is a false one.

We discussed their new movie, directed by Timothy Mahoney, The American Miracle. In this movie thinkers and scholars like Robert George and Stephen Meyer make the case that the American Revolution was made possible by the Providential hand of God working in the affairs of men - not merely enlightenment philosophy. They also make the claim that founders like George Washington and John Adams were prayerful Christians who believed that God was working in their own lives. We discussed all of this and so much more. I hope you enjoy!

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#140 // Annie Crawford | How To Survive The End Of The World

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 3 May 2025 17:28:52 +0000

In this podcast I had the opportunity to talk with Annie Crawford. Annie Crawford is a cultural apologist, classical educator, and homeschooling mom whose passion is to help others look at the world around them and see that all truth is God’s truth.

In our conversation, Annie and I discussed the dangerous possibilities of AI, the impending end of the world (or the end of a world), and how Christians can live through the end of the world without being taken over into worldliness. Annie discusses an article she had written about C.S. Lewis’s book, That Hideous Strength, and how Lewis thought Christians should live in the ever-increasingly technological world. We also talked about the depths of human language and what happens when it feels like our words lead to paradoxes in theology. It was a wide ranging conversation, but one you do not want to miss. I hope you enjoy!

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#139 // Daniel Taylor | The True Purpose Of A Good Story

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:55:57 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Daniel Taylor. Daniel Taylor (Ph.D., Emory University) is the author of eighteen books, including The Myth of Certainty, Letters to My Children, Tell Me A Story: The Life-Shaping Power of Our Stories, Creating a Spiritual Legacy, The Skeptical Believer: Telling Stories to Your Inner Atheist and four novels, Death Comes for the Decontructionist, Do We Not Bleed?, Woe to the Scribes and Pharisees, and The Mystery of Iniquity . He has also worked on a number of Bible translations. He speaks frequently at conferences, colleges, retreats, and churches on a variety of topics. Dr. Taylor is also co-founder of The Legacy Center, an organization devoted to helping individuals and organizations identify and preserve the values and stories that have shaped their lives. He was a contributing editor for Books and Culture. Dr. Taylor is married and the father of four adult children.

We discussed in this episode the biological reality of story, how stories make up the entire framework of human thinking, the end of western civilization, and how to live a life of True value and meaning through Christ. I hope you enjoy!

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#138 // Dr. Douglas Hedley | The End Of Western Civilization And Narnia

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:06:49 +0000

You may know Dr. Douglas Hedley from two series he did with Jordan Peterson on the Exodus and the Gospels. But Dr. Hedley has done so much more. He is the Professor of the Philosophy of Religion at the University of Cambridge and he has written several books including, Living Forms of the Imagination and The Iconic Imagination.

In our conversation we discussed his book, Living Forms of the Imagination, the rise of Western industry and the creation of the Atomic Bomb, and the subversion of Christian values through movies and media. We finish the conversation with a discussion about Narnia and Hollywood’s desire to turn him into a female. This is not an episode you’ll want to miss. I hope you enjoy!

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Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Reaction

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 2 Apr 2025 17:43:29 +0000

In this episode I discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election that happened last night. As a resident of Wisconsin for over 20 years, I feel I know a little bit about the state. I talk about why the Republicans cannot trust the unions, who Justice Crawford truly is, and why so many pastors and churches in Wisconsin sit by idly, and in some cases advocate, while babies are murdered by Democrats. I hope you enjoy.

Federalist article about Justice Crawford and her husband’s stance on homeschooling.

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#137 // Lauren Canterberry | Is Protestantism Dying?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 18:57:54 +0000

In this episode I talked with WORLD News reporter, Lauren Canterberry, about the new Pew Research Center Religious Landscape Study. We talked about what all was in the study and why Protestantism, across the board, is in decline. We also discussed why Catholicism is actually on the rise and why young people are looking for structure and comprehensive theology rather than vapid and disingenuous theology found in the Evangelical church. I hope you enjoy!

Catholic Bishop Excommunicates People Who Support Abortion.

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NEWSLETTER: ORTHODOXY & ORDER

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 16:18:54 +0000

It’s been well documented over the past decade that mainstream media is on its way out while new and independent outlets are on the way in. It’s also been well documented that Protestant Christianity in the West is in moral decline. Theologians, pastors, authors, and laymen have forgotten that a Christian conviction is comprehensive and should touch every aspect of a believer’s life. This was common knowledge throughout church history; if you’re a Christian at church, you also have to be a Christian at home, at work, and at school. No exceptions. You even need to be a Christian on Election Day and in your involvement in politics and government. But, it seems that Christians in America haven’t been able to put the pieces together.

There has been so much talk of “third-wayism”, voting Democrat as a Christian, and “respecting everyone’s political opinions” as if politics is somehow detached from theology. The fact is that politics are not detached from theology - in fact, it’s actually an extension of theological conviction. To be Christians, we must care about policy, law, and governance in our country. We must care for and will the good of others in our society, beginning first with those in our own home and then working our way out to the rest of society. And the only way we can do that is by knowing what is actually happening around us, in our city, state, and country. We have no be informed to be able to act in love.

I’ve found it disturbing to see different news outlets in the Christian realm fail to make the connection between theology, politics, ethics, and morality. Because, in reporting the news, you have to have moral clarity (something the American church has lost). Orthodoxy & Order is going to be different. I won’t equivocate on moral issues like abortion and transgenderism like so many Protestants have in recent years. No, in fact, I will aim to tell it like it is - an immoral world requires Christians to be moral and just in their words and actions. Orthodoxy & Order will do just that. Every week on Friday I’ll bring you the news from the past week with clear, theological commentary and precise reporting (along with some other interesting facts, book recommendations, and historical quotes). Christ brought us Orthodoxy and Orthodoxy produces clarity and Order, thus, I have named this newsletter Orthodoxy & Order. I hope you enjoy!

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Is Gavin Ortlund A Liberal? Yes.

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:44:04 +0000

In this episode I respond to a video that was released by Gavin Ortlund yesterday in which he explains why he thinks that he is not a liberal. Gavin says that there are three reasons why people call him a liberal, but I argue that it’s not that Gavin has three liberal views, but rather that Gavin has an entire framework of thinking that is indistinguishable from liberalism. All of my sources are below. I hope you enjoy!

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Sources:

Gavin’s video

Fundamentalism and the Word of God - J.I. Packer

Exegetical Fallacies - D.A. Carson

Christianity and Liberalism - J. Gresham Machen

Positive and Negative Liberty defined by Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Gavin’s Article on abortion from 2008

CDC Stats on Abortion in America

WHO and Guttmacher stats on abortions worldwide

NASA on the the Earth being 20% greener in the past 20 years

Jordan Peterson on the problems with Climate Change

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#136 // Eric Kaufmann | Is It Possible To Reform Western Institutions?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:05:23 +0000

In this episode I got to talk with Eric Kaufmann. Eric is a professor at the University of Buckingham in Buckingham, England. He was previously a professor for over 20 years at Birbeck, University of London where his job and livelihood was attacked by the woke mob. We talked about this in our conversation. We also discussed why so many Americans (and Westerners more broadly) don’t trust their institutions - whether that be universities, government agencies, or legacy media. Eric argues that we have to reform these institutions, not just destroy them or let them die. We also talk about the future of Conservatism in the West and if post-liberalism is the way forward.

This was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy!

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NSA Sex Chats And Theological Gaslighting

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:38:54 +0000

In this episode, I discuss a new report from City Journal in which they obtained chat logs from within the NSA that are filled with sexual immorality and transgender ideology. I connect this to the church in America and organizations like Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition gaslighting people into ignoring the greatest political and moral problems of our time. I hope you enjoy!

Sources:

City Journal Report: https://www.city-journal.org/article/national-security-agency-internal-chatroom-transgender-surgeries-polyamory?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Organic_Social

Psychology Today Porn Study: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/everyone-on-top/202309/how-much-porn-do-americans-really-watch

Minnesota Abortion Report - There have been 19 post birth abortions in Minnesota since 2015: https://www.health.state.mn.us/data/mchs/pubs/abrpt/index.html

TGC Article: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/election-day-realistic-hopeful/

CT Podcast: https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/the-bulletin/117-stop-look-listen-voting-democrat/

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#135 // Larry Sanger | How The Co-Founder Of Wikipedia Became A Christian

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:59:08 +0000

In this episode, I talked with Larry Sanger. Larry is the co-founder of Wikipedia and received his PhD in Philosophy from Ohio State University. We discussed his conversion to Christianity, and more specifically, how the Bible brought him to a deeper understanding of the truth and Jesus Christ. We talked about how, in his younger days, he found the philosopher, Ayn Rand, and her objectivist worldview to be a somewhat compelling worldview. We also discussed how he interprets and studies the Bible. I hope you enjoy!

Larry’s Testimony: https://api.bitchute.com/embed/uYYSnqc6UMpf/ | https://larrysanger.org/2025/02/how-a-skeptical-philosopher-becomes-a-christian/

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#134 // Leah Savas | Is IVF Immoral?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:42:54 +0000

In this episode, I talked with Leah Savas about new abortion legislation around the country, IVF and if it’s immoral, and Lila Rose debating 25 pro-abortion activists. We discussed the way in which Democrats and liberals twist language in the law to push their agenda and if Lila Rose’s tactics in debating pro-abortionists were actually persuasive.

Leah Savas is a reporter at WORLD News where she focuses on the issues of abortion and IVF. She has a newsletter called Vitals where she reports on the pro-life movement across America. She is also the co-author of a book called, The Story of Abortion in America. I hope you enjoy!

Leah’s articles on IVF:

https://wng.org/roundups/left-in-the-cold-the-unsupervised-world-of-embryo-freezing-1734551965

https://wng.org/podcasts/putting-life-on-ice-1736200993

https://wng.org/podcasts/doubletake-in-glass-part-i-1732309729

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Is Catholicism Conservative?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 4 Feb 2025 15:38:12 +0000

In this episode, I respond to a question from an earlier video related to Catholic doctrine, Conservatism, and Protestantism. I talk about the difference between Tradition and Conservatism and how true Conservatism leads to confessional Protestantism. I hope you enjoy!

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#133 // Dr. Vern Poythress | Making Sense Of Man

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 14:32:03 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Vern Poythress about his new book, Making Sense of Man. Vern is a distinguished professor of New Testament, biblical interpretation, and systematic theology at Westminster Theological Seminary. He received his PhD from Harvard University, his M.Div and ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, his M.Litt from Cambridge University, and his Th.D from Stellenbosch University. Dr. Poythress has published books on many different topics including, Logic: A God-Centered Approach to the Foundation of Western Thought, Redeeming Mathematics: A God-Centered Approach, and In The Beginning Was The Word: Language--A God-Centered Approach. Vern also served as chair of the ESV Oversight Committee's New Testament section.

In our conversation, Vern and I discussed his book, Making Sense of Man. We talked about how he approached writing a book on the doctrine of man, what it means to be made in the image of God, and how Christians should interact with language and liturgy. We also talked about why confessional Christianity might be better than non-denominationalism. I hope you enjoy!

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#132 // Tim Mahoney | The Historical Truth Of The Exodus, Waiting On God's Timing, The American Miracle, And Why We Need Heroes

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Tim Mahoney. Tim is the founder of Mahoney Media, Thinking Man Films, and Heroic Pictures. He is the director and producer of many movies including one of the most famous Christian documentaries, Patterns of Evidence: The Exodus. He is also the producer of a documentary coming out this Spring called The American Miracle.

Tim and I discussed why he got into filmmaking and how he got started. We also talked about why risk is essential to the Christian life and why the Gospel is predicated on risk. We talked about two of his new movies, The American Miracle and The Israel Dilemma. Finally, we discussed why it’s important for children to watch good content that is pointing them towards Christ. I hope you enjoy.

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#131 // Brian DeVries | What Is The Mission Of The Church?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:13:12 +0000

In this episode I talked with Brian DeVries. Brian is the president of Mukhanyo Theological College in South Africa and adjunct professor of missiology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He has been a part of several church plants and is a pastor at Grace Reformed Church in Pretoria.

In our conversation we discussed his new book, You Will Be My Witnesses. In this book, Brian gives a thorough and comprehensive theological breakdown of the mission of the Church. He begins by explaining how we can learn about being witnesses from reading the Old Testament and then helps readers to understand the difference between missions work and being a “witness”. We discussed all of this and much more - I hope you enjoy!

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Why The Catholic - Protestant Divide Is Important (A Follow Up To The Last Podcast)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:54:40 +0000

In this episode I give a more in depth argument against Gavin Ortlunds claims about Catholics and Protestants. All of the sources are below. I hope you enjoy!

Books Mentioned/Recommendations:

Christianity and Liberalism - J. Greham Machen

How Should We Then Live? - Francis Schaeffer

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self - Carl Trueman

Philosophical Definitions:

Liberalism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/liberty-positive-negative/

Expressive Individualism: https://www.heritage.org/civil-society/report/how-expressive-individualism-threatens-civil-society

Postmodernism: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/postmodernism/

Resolutions for Roman Catholic and Evangelical Dialogue

Definitions on Justification:

Protestant (Reformed): https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/essay/justification-and-the-protestant-reformation/

Imputation: https://wm.wts.edu/read/what-is-imputation#:~:text=So%20what%20does%20imputation%20mean,(another%20important%20theological%20term).

Catholic: https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/08573a.htm

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Why Gavin Ortlund Is Wrong About Catholics

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 5 Jan 2025 20:28:17 +0000

In this episode, I respond to a recent video made by Gavin Ortlund called, “Are Catholics Christians? Why Protestants Can Say YES”. Gavin argues that early Reformation theologians like Martin Luther and John Calvin both believed that Catholics are saved. He also makes a postmodern argument for church unity.

In my response, I cover John Calvin’s actual thoughts on whether Catholics can be considered “Christians”. I talk about the problems with elitist “intellectuals” like Gavin Ortlund ripping old theologians out of context to push a postmodern, liberal narrative. I also discuss the dangers of referring to church history and old theologians before referencing the Bible. I give a more detailed breakdown of the Catholic and Protestant doctrines of justification and how they are fundamentally opposed to each other. Finally, I talk about what the Bible has to say about people like Gavin Ortlund who distort doctrine and words for personal gain. I hope you enjoy!

Books mentioned:

Institutes of the Christian Religion - John Calvin

Roman Catholic Theology and Practice: An Evangelical Assessment - Gregg R. Allison

Faith Alone: The Doctrine of Justification: What the Reformers Taught...and Why It Still Matters (The Five Solas Series) - Thomas Schreiner

Other books to read related to this topic:

Justification: An Introduction - Thomas Schreiner

Scripture Mentioned:

Galatians 1: 6-10 (ESV)

Romans 1:17 (ESV)

1 Timothy 6:3-10 (ESV)

2 Timothy 4:1-8 (ESV)

James 2:18 (ESV)

2 Peter 2:1-22 (ESV)

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The Top 5 Christian Books Of 2024

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 16:25:21 +0000

In this episode, I broke down my top 5 Christian books from 2024. The list is as follows:

Shepherds for Sale - Meghan Basham

To Gaze Upon God - Samuel Parkison

Making Sense of Man - Vern Poythress

We Who Wrestle With God - Jordan Peterson

Spurgeon: A Life - Alex DiPrima

Honorable Mentions:

The Justice and Goodness of God - Thomas Schreiner

Crisis of Confidence - Carl Trueman

Biblical Typology - Vern Poythress

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#130 // Dr. Stephen Carlson | The Book Of Enoch, The Nephilim, And How The Books Of The Bible Were Chosen

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:14:33 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Stephen Carlson. Dr. Carlson is the Associate Professor in Biblical and Early Christian Studies at the Australian Catholic University. He is the author of three books including The Gospel Hoax, The Text of Galatians and its History, and Papias of Hierapolis. He is also the author of many peer reviewed journal articles. Dr. Stephen Carlson and I did a podcast episode in April on why we should trust our Bible translations.

In this discussion we talked about the Book of Enoch, an ancient text that claims to have been written by Enoch (prior to the flood). We also talked about the Nephilim (in Genesis 6) and fallen angels (in the Book of Enoch) - who they are and how we should interpret the Bible verses that talk about them. We finally talked about how the 66 books in the Bible, and more specifically, the 27 books in the New Testament, were chosen. I hope you enjoy!

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#129 // Dr. Stephen Hicks | What Comes After Postmodernism?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:02:21 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Stephen Hicks. Dr. Hicks is a Professor of Philosophy at Rockford University and a Professor at Peterson Academy. He is the author of several books including, Explaining Postmodernism: Skepticism and Socialism from Rousseau to Foucault, Nietzsche and the Nazis: A Personal View, and Liberalism: Pro & Con. He is also the host of a podcast called Open College and has taught two courses at Peterson Academy; Modern Philosophy and Postmodern Philosophy.

In our discussion, Dr. Hicks and I talked about his two courses at Peterson Academy, he gave an overview of both modern and postmodern philosophy, we talked about the Quakers and their influence on the modern church, and we discussed the decline of postmodernism and what comes after it. I hope you enjoy!

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#128 // Lauren Canterberry | Is Local News Dying?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 6 Dec 2024 14:52:27 +0000

In this episode I got to talk with a reporter from WORLD News, Lauren Canterberry. Lauren recently wrote an article on the decline of local news across the country, especially in rural areas. We talked about why media and news communication is changing and how Christians can fill the void in local communities left by news outlets that no longer are reporting. We also discussed what is means to "love your neighbor" and how Christians can do that through knowing what is happening in their towns and cities and doing something to bring to change to the places and people closest to them.

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#127 // Cristobal Krusen | Can A Movie Save A Life?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 4 Dec 2024 18:50:26 +0000

In this episode, I sat down with Cris Krusen. Cris is a filmmaker, director, producer, actor, and writer - he is also the owner of Messenger Films. He has created many movies that have been viewed millions of times worldwide. We discussed his conversion to Christianity, his love of movies, and how the next generation of Christian filmmakers can reach the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

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#126 // Greg Silker | Building A Studio & A Story

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

In this podcast, Greg Silker (Producer) and Andy Schmitt (Producer) discuss the mission and vision of Rocketsled Studios and what it takes to create an animated children's series. They talk about the Tales of the Kingdom animated TV series, how they plan to create it, and how you can be a better storyteller!

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#125 // Leah Savas | The Story Of Abortion In America

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 18:50:16 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Leah Savas. Leah is the life beat reporter for WORLD News Group. She reports on laws relating to abortion across the country. She is also the co-author of The Story of Abortion in America: A Street-Level History from 1652-2022.

In this podcast we discussed the 2024 election and the ten abortion amendments that were being voted on across the country. We also talked about the future of the pro-life movement in America and how we can unify around one vision for life after Roe being overturned. Finally, we discussed her book, The Story of Abortion in America, and how abortion has been normalized in society and even celebrated. I hope you enjoy.

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#124 // Robert P. George | The 2024 Election, The Future Of The Republican Party, And The Purpose Of Education

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 8 Nov 2024 13:14:46 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Robert P. George. Robert is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions. He also served as chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom and the President’s Council on Civil Rights. Dr. George is also the author of many books including Conscience and its Enemies and Making Moral Men. He is a former Judicial Fellow at the Supreme Court of the United States where he received the Justice Tom C. Clark Award. He has degrees from Oxford University, Swarthmore College, and Harvard University.

In our conversation we talked about the results of the 2024 election and what direction Donald Trump is taking the Republican Party. We also talked about whether or not the Republican Party can be considered a Conservative Party any longer. We discussed post liberalism and Dr. George’s political philosophy related to natural law. We concluded the discussion with a conversation about the purpose of education and Dr. Robert P. George’s friendship with Cornel West. I hope you enjoy!

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You Are Not A Christian If You Vote Democrat

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 21:37:52 +0000

In this episode I state the obvious: you cannot vote for people who want to murder children and be a Christian. Vote Trump and vote red.

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#123 // Sara Patterson | The Abortion Problem In Madison, WI

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 5 Nov 2024 01:27:06 +0000

In this episode I talked with Sara Patterson. Sara is the CEO of a Christian pregnancy center in Madison, WI, CareNet. Sara and I discussed how CareNet started, what its mission is, and how they aim to save the lives of babies and mothers in Dane County. We also discussed the biblical command to care for the poor and the widow and how many churches in Madison are not doing either of those things. We finally discussed how someone can get involved in saving babies’ lives at CareNet and how people can challenge their churches to give money and resources to ministries like CareNet who are truly doing the Lords work.

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#122 // Dr. Chris Bruno | Did Paul Think Jesus Was God?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 19:38:59 +0000

In this episode, I talked with Dr. Chris Bruno. Dr. Bruno received his PhD from Wheaton College and is the President and Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Oahu Theological Seminary. He is also the author of multiple books including Paul vs. James: What We've Been Missing in The Faith and Works Debate. Chris is a member of the St. John Fellowship of the Center for Pastor Theologians.

In our discussion, Dr. Bruno and I talked about the study of divine Christology. We discussed the nature of Jesus, how the early church came to understand Jesus’s divinity, and how they articulated their theology in the Apostles Creed, Nicene Creed, and Athanasian Creed. We talked about what it means that “Jesus descended into Hell” and what Jesus meant when he said, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”. Finally, we talked about his new book, The Divine Christology of the Apostle Paul: Retrospect and Prospect. In this book, Dr. Chris Bruno, Dr. John Lee, and Dr. Thomas Schreiner explain the scholarly work done in the past 50 years related to the Apostle Paul’s Christology. I hope you enjoy!

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#121 // Dr. Austin Freeman & Dr. David Deavel | G.K. Chesterton On Heretics And Orthodoxy

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 14:45:28 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Austin Freeman, the Chair of Apologetics at Houston Christian University and Dr. David Deavel, the Chair of Theology at St. Thomas University in Houston, TX. Dr. Freeman is the author of Tolkien Dogmatics: Theology through Mythology in Middle-Earth; a systematic theology based in Tolkiens' Middle Earth. Dr. Deavel is the author of Solzhenitsyn and American Culture: The Russian Soul in the West.

In this discussion, we talked about two of G.K. Chesterton's books, Heretics and Orthodoxy. We talked about the overarching themes across both books and why Chesterton wrote them. We also discussed how Chesterton would have interacted with our modern culture. I hope you enjoy!

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#120 // Dr. Douglas O'Donnell | What Is Liturgy?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 18:07:18 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Douglas O’Donnell about his new devotional, Daily Liturgy Devotional. He received his MDiv at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and his PhD at the University of Aberdeen. Douglas is the senior vice president of Bible editorial at Crossway. He has authored and edited over twenty books and has pastored many churches. Douglas has served as a professor and has trained people all over the world to read and teach the Bible.

In this conversation, we discussed his liturgical devotional, why he chose to split his devotional into eight different parts, each focused on a specific aspect of God and his commands for us. We also talked about what liturgy is, why it is important, and if it can turn into mindless ritualistic moralism. I hope you enjoy!

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#119 // Dr. Jared Compton | Is Israel Still God's Chosen People?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 7 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Jared Compton. Dr. Compton has been on this podcast before and is one of my favorite theologians. Jared graduated from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary with his M.Div and from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with his Ph.D. He has written and co-written three books, Biblical Theology according to the Apostles: How the Earliest Christians Told Israel’s Story, Three Views on Israel and the Church in Romans 9–11, and Psalm 110 and the Logic of Hebrews. Dr. Compton has also written for many publications including Desiring God and The Gospel Coalition.

We discussed how to read the Bible the way the Bible reads the Bible, that is, how to do proper Biblical theology. We also talked about Romans 9-11 and how modern Christians should interpret Pauls writings in these chapters. We finally discussed how Christians can use their understanding of Romans 9-11 to build a political philosophy related to the current war in Israel.

Today marks one year since Israel was brutally attacked by the terrorist group, Hamas. We encourage all who listen to this podcast to pray that God would bring peace and justice to the Middle East.

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#118 // Dr. Samuel Parkison | The Transfiguration And The Substance Of The Glorified Christian

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 4 Oct 2024 11:36:03 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Samuel Parkison. Dr. Parkison has his M.Div, Th.M., and Ph.D. from the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is currently the Associate Professor of Theological Studies at Gulf Theological Seminary in the United Arab Emirates. He has authored several books including Proclaiming the Triune God: The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Life of the Church, Irresistible Beauty: Beholding Triune Glory in the Face of Jesus Christ, and his newest book, To Gaze Upon God: The Beatific Vision in Doctrine, Tradition, and Practice.

Dr. Parkison and I discussed the lost beatific doctrine. We talked about what it is, where it can be seen in Scripture, and how the doctrine has developed through church history. We also discussed the transfiguration of Christ and the theological implications of that event. Finally, we talked about the glory and substance found in the glorified Christian in Heaven. I hope you enjoy!

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#117 // Tammy Peterson | Architecture, Food & Capitalism, Carnivore Diet, And The Difference Between Protestantism and Catholicism

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 16:51:03 +0000

In this episode, I had a conversation with Tammy Peterson. Tammy is the wife of Dr. Jordan Peterson, the world-famous psychologist and author. Tammy recently converted to Catholicism so we discussed the reasons for her conversion and why she chose the Catholic Church instead of a Protestant Church or the Eastern Orthodox Church. We also discussed the role of architecture and fashion in our society and how they can help orient our lives toward what is good and true. We talked about the food industry and how it has become too complicated and foreign. We also discussed the carnivore diet and how it changed her and her family’s lives. I hope you enjoy!

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#116 // Why It Feels Like The American Church Is Falling Apart...

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:25:32 +0000

Yesterday Dr. Steven Lawson was terminated from every single ministry position he held after over four decades of service. I discuss this situation and how Christians are responding to it in this episode. I also talk about High Point Church and Nic Gibson.

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#115 // Katy Faust | How American Institutions Are Hurting Our Children

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 10:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Katy Faust. Katy is the founder and President of Them Before Us – a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. She has written for USA Today, WORLD Magazine, Daily Signal, The Federalist, and many other publications. She has written or co-written three books – Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City, Them Before Us, and Pro Child Politics.

We discussed whether or not Christian parents should send their children to government schools, how the next generations are going to have to pay for the mistakes of this generation, and how to rebuild institutions that have been destroyed by liberalism. I hope you enjoy!

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#114 // Alex DiPrima | The Life Of Charles Spurgeon, The Prince Of Preachers

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:15:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with the Preaching Pastor at Emannuel Church in North Carolina, Alex DiPrima. Alex graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary with his Master's and his PhD. He has written extensively on Charles Spurgeon, his writing includes Spurgeon and the Poor: How the Gospel Compels Christian Social Concern and the books we discuss on this podcast, Spurgeon: A Life.

In our discussion, we talked about Spurgeon’s conversion to Christianity, the dynamics of a megachurch, how Spurgeon became The Prince of Preachers and much more. I enjoyed my conversation with Alex DiPrima, I hope you will too.

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#113 // Nathan Finn | Should Protestants And Catholics Partner For Political Ends?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 12:19:10 +0000

In this episode, I got to interview Dr. Nathan Finn. Dr. Finn is the Executive Director at the Institute for Transformational Leadership, Professor of Faith and Culture at North Greenville University, and the author of many books including, Historical Theology for the Church. Co-edited with Jason G. Duesin. He serves as a Senior Fellow for Religious Liberty for the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission, a Senior Fellow for the Land Center for Faith and Culture, a Fellow for the Bush Center for Faith and Culture, and a Fellow for the Center for Baptist Renewal. He also directs student and faculty programs for the International Alliance for Christian Education (IACE) and is a senior editor of Integration: A Journal for Faith and Learning.

We discussed a chapter in the book, Social Conservatism for the Common Good by David S. Dockery. In this chapter, David Dockery writes about Robert P. George’s political theory and how it relates to cobelligerency. We talk about Protestants partnering with Catholics in pursuit of a political common good, Billy Graham and his impact on Christian unity and fellowship, and how one can come to practical political partnerships without forsaking their orthodox Christian conviction.

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#112 // Dr. Scott Jensen | Who Is Tim Walz?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 04:16:06 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Scott Jensen. Dr. Jensen ran to be the Governor of Minnesota in 2022 against the current Governor, Tim Walz. Tim Walz was recently chosen by Kamala Harris to be her running mate in the 2024 Presidential race. Scott Jensen knows a lot about Tim Walz and his rhetoric, record, and failures in the political realm. Scott and I talked about who Tim Walz is, and how Americans need to sift through the lying and manipulation in politics to truly figure out who our politicians are. We also discussed an essay on evil and stupidity by Dietrich Bonhoeffer and how that essay related directly to this election. I hope you enjoy.

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#111 // Megan Basham | Pastors In America Are Selling Out

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Megan Basham. Megan is a culture reporter at the Daily Wire and has written for many publications including First Things, National Review, WORLD Magazine, The Telegraph, and The Wall Street Journal. She recently wrote a book called Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.

Megan and I discussed how “climate change” rhetoric and advocacy made its way into the American Evangelical church in the 1990s and how that started a widespread spiral toward a more liberal theology in the church. We also discussed her controversy with Christian apologist Gavin Ortlund. Megan talks about Timothy Keller and other prominent Christians in America and their equivocating theology that has become the mainstream theological approach for many young Christians. We finally discussed Megans own testimony and the proper Christian response to pastors and shepherds who are for sale: the true testimony of Jesus Christ.

This is one of the most important books of the year, I hope you like this episode and buy a copy!

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Bonus: 8 Books You Should Read

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 6 Aug 2024 01:21:31 +0000

In this episode, I talked about the best books I've read through over the past year.

Rediscovering Holiness - J.I. Packer

Biblical Typology - Vern S. Poythress | https://youtu.be/fw-8OXzmHVY?si=avlsGh1idmC0livI

Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age - Rosaria Butterfield | https://open.spotify.com/episode/32jdwlaJG9lAhfpjDu3x03?si=bb114dfb4c624fad

The Justice and Goodness of God - Thomas R. Schreiner | https://youtu.be/WBMrfTCsLz0?si=BAONcW5tBbARUkZE

Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy, The Silver Chair, The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis |

The Pilgrims Regress - C.S. Lewis | https://youtu.be/KIqA5A4Ugbo?si=OA3PXS0YMSB6n3Od

Keeping In Step With The Spirit - J.I. Packer

Crisis of Confidence - Carl Trueman

Honorable Mentions:

Tolkien Dogmatics - Austin Freeman | https://youtu.be/LF5f6pKRmgE?si=SvGCt_hqZuMlFQhc

The Complete Works of John Owen: Apostasy From the Gospel, The Church, the Scriptures, and the Sacraments

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#110 // John M. Owen | Should We Reject Liberalism?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 2 Aug 2024 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with a Professor of Politics from the University of Virginia, John M. Owen. John is a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture and the Miller Center for Public Affairs. He is the author of Confronting Political Islam: Six Lessons from the West’s Past, The Clash of Ideas in World Politics: Transnational Networks, States, and Regime Change, 1510 - 2010, Liberal Peace, Liberal War: American Politics and International Security, and his new book, The Ecology of Nations: American Democracy in a Fragile World Order. Owens has published in the European Journal of International Affairs, International Security, New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and many others. He received his Masters of Public Policy from Princeton University and his Ph.D. from Harvard University. He has held visiting positions at Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Oxford, the Free University of Berlin, and the University of British Columbia.

In our conversation, we talked about his book, The Ecology of Nations, and how different countries in the world interact with each other on the geopolitical landscape. We also discussed his article on First Things on the four stages of liberalism. We talked about the younger generations moving toward authoritarian regime and away from democracy. And finally, we discussed how one’s theology must connect to their political philosophy. I hope you enjoy!

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#109 // Jill Nelson | The Complexity Of Foreign Affairs

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:44:34 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with WORLD Magazine Correspondent, Jill Nelson. Jill has focused a large portion of her reporting of the past several years on the Ukraine/Russia war and the Israel/Hamas war in the Middle East. Our conversation covers the history of these conflicts, the reason for the war, and how Christians should think through these sorts of geopolitical issues.

UKRAINE/RUSSIA

March 10, 2022: “Far From Family”

Interviews: Cyndee Knight, Ambassador of Father’s House Luis Ruiz, and adoptive parents Jennifer Russ and Phil Graves

https://wng.org/articles/far-from-family-1646881083

“Ukrainians seek justice for war crimes” (3-26-22)

https://wng.org/roundups/ukrainians-seek-justice-for-war-crimes-1648315482

Interviews: Serhiy Perebyinis (wife killed in Irpin) and Tatyana Kobzar (nephew killed in same attack)

***“Russia’s Rapid Decline” (May 5, 2022)

https://wng.org/articles/russias-rapid-decline-1651633867

(Interviews: Pastor Andre Furmanov, Pastor Andrew Berdishev, Baptist Pastor Yuri Sipko, Bishop Albert Ratkin, David Satter)

***“Quest for Justice” (Sept. 10, 2022)

https://wng.org/articles/quest-for-justice-1661313430

Interviews: Ludmyla Savchenko, Oleksandra Matviichuk (Nobel Peace Prize 2022), Sergey Rakhuba (Mission Eurasia)

***“Encountering Tribulation” (Dec. 8, 2022)

https://wng.org/articles/encountering-tribulation-1670453390

Interview: Mikhail Britsyn

Pastoral perspectives: “United in Faith, Divided by War” (4-12-22)

https://wng.org/podcasts/united-in-faith-divided-by-war-1649734795

Andre Furmanov, Oleg Magdych, Oleg Vasilevsky

War Crimes: “Cracking Down on the Kremlin” (5-23-22)

https://wng.org/podcasts/school-choice-in-maine-1655960967?fbclid=IwAR3N5raQZdKgyzvLtnxaJRQd6WpfXxqsf8UfNSXBeFXPw4NxJYpotj9pfM8

Ludmyla Savchanko and Rachel Kerr (law professor at King’s College London and co-director of the War Crimes Research Group)

***A 2014 story that unpacks why some Christians support Putin

https://wng.org/articles/putins-playbook-1617325335

First invasion:

***https://wng.org/articles/cold-realities-1617329918

https://wng.org/articles/winter-at-the-barricades-1618235450

ISRAEL

December Reporting trip:

***“Seed of Hope” (Israel Trip) (1-25-24)

Interviews: David Pileggi (Rector of Christ Church in Old City), Pastor Michael Beener, Ran Ferdman, Israel Iluz

https://wng.org/articles/seeds-of-hope-1705899552

***I really enjoyed talking with David: “Christians in the Holy Land” (Q&A with David Pileggi-Christ Church Jerusalem) (1-26-24)

https://wng.org/articles/christians-and-the-holy-land-1706119688

“Remembering their faces” (Hostages Square in Tel Aviv) (1-23-24)

Interviews: Michael Levy, Liad Gross, and others)

https://wng.org/podcasts/remembering-their-faces-1705961515

“Daily Bread in a War Zone” (feeding troops fighting Hezbollah) (1-25-24)

Interview: Pastor Israel Iluz

https://wng.org/podcasts/daily-bread-in-a-war-zone-1706130658

***“Neighbors at War” (Settler violence in the West Bank) (2-7-24)

Interviews: Mustafa Al Kabeyta, "Joshua Pex"

https://wng.org/podcasts/neighbors-at-war-1707243200

Myths and Miracles about Israel on its 70th anniversary

https://wng.org/articles/miracles-and-myths-1620595714

“A history of violence: Hamas’ attack on Israel is only the latest in a 75-year war” (Timeline) (10-19-23)

https://wng.org/articles/a-history-of-violence-1697674996?_gl=1*i505qe*_ga*MTc4NzMzMTg4OS4xNjYzMzY0Mjgx*_ga_QH42Y1N34C*MTcwNTQ1MTU5NS42My4xLjE3MDU0NTMyOTAuNjAuMC4w

“Mass murder gambit: Hamas has the world’s attention. But Can it reignite Arab sympathies?”

(12-21-23)

Interviews: Pastor Israel Pochtar (WhatsApp), Daniel Pipes, and Haisam Hassanein (FDD)

https://wng.org/articles/mass-murder-gambit-1702953880?_gl=1*1jypt5a*_ga*MTc4NzMzMTg4OS4xNjYzMzY0Mjgx*_ga_QH42Y1N34C*MTcwNTQ1MTU5NS42My4xLjE3MDU0NTM0NjEuMTQuMC4w

***An older story about pro-Hamas elements on U.S. campuses (2009)

https://wng.org/articles/pro-palestinian-junta-1620659027

ISOLATIONISM

“Exit Stage Right: American conservatives are urging Uncle Sam to bow out of world affairs” (1-11-23)

Interviews: AEI’s Matthew Continetti. Sen. John Thune, and Oleg Magdych)

https://wng.org/articles/exit-stage-right-1704860393

ISLAM and ISLAMISM

***https://wng.org/podcasts/fighting-radicalization-in-the-west-1618322328

https://wng.org/articles/too-cozy-for-comfort-1617303645

***https://wng.org/articles/northern-migration-1617305085

And I'm including this one because it seems as Christians, we have to also be careful not to shun our Muslim neighbors. God is at work:

***Muslim Background Believers “Seeking a Savior” (3-9-23)

Interviews: Georges Houssney (Horizons International), Fouad Masri (Crescent Project), Farah Marvil Saada (Hope for Ishmael), Hamid Hatami (MEHR Ministries), Mike Westerfield (convert) , Abdu Murray (Embrace the Truth)

https://wng.org/articles/seeking-a-savior-1678156456

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Optiv Theology Podcast Is Now Orthodoxy

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:44:21 +0000

Just an update: Optiv Theology Podcast is no more! The new name is Orthodoxy.

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#108 // Trump Was Shot... How Should Christians Respond?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:30:00 +0000

In this episode, I break down the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump this past weekend. I talk about the ideology and manipulation that leads toward these types of outbreaks, why young people are saying that they wish the bullet hit him, and how Christians should respond to this type of news.

Assassination attempt video:

https://youtu.be/LAk6dXEzIUo

Full ABC clip:

https://youtu.be/XPmpKXy_3P8

Secret Service Director About Page: https://www.secretservice.gov/about/leadership/director

Kimberly Cheatle on making the Secret Service 30% woman: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/jul/14/secret-service-director-dei-hiring-under-scrutiny-/

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Optiv Theology Podcast Is Changing...

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:25:23 +0000

This episode is a bit different. I am giving an update to all our listeners on Optiv Network, why Nic Gibson is no longer on this podcast, and what the podcast will look like moving forward.

Links in the podcast:

Sheila Stubbs on transgenderism: https://x.com/RepStubbs/status/1509541799521624069

Planned Parenthood endorsement of Sheila Stubbs:

ppawisconsin

A post shared by @ppawisconsin

Sheila Stubbs response to reinstating abortion laws in Wisconsin: https://www.fox6now.com/news/planned-parenthood-abortions-in-wisconsin-resume-next-week

Wisconsin State Journal articles on Sheila Stubbs:

https://madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/a-unanimous-no-shelia-stubbs-dane-county-human-services-bid-gets-rejected-in-1st-vote/article_18c6e134-d8ba-5842-96b3-99ecc567c5dd.html

https://madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/why-shelia-stubbs-nomination-to-lead-dane-county-human-services-is-facing-controversy/article_25b68950-7731-5c3c-9761-b855f96beea9.html

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#107 // Dr. Ryan McGraw | What Is Covenant Theology?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 8 Jul 2024 18:31:11 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Ryan McGraw. Dr. McGraw is a Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He has pastored at many churches all over the country and is the author of over 20 books including The Beauty and Glory of the Holy Spirit and John Owen: Trajectories in Reformed Orthodox Theology.

We discussed his new book, What Is Covenant Theology?: Tracing God’s Promises through the Son, the Seed, and the Sacraments. Dr. McGraw gave an overview definition to covenant theology and then discussed the specific and technical details within the covenantal theological framework. Finally, we talked about the theological implications of covenant theology in relation to the current working’s of the Holy Spirit and the Sacraments. I hope you enjoy!

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#106 // Dr. Michael Ward | The Secret In The Chronicles Of Narnia

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 1 Jul 2024 14:15:32 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Michael Ward. Ward is an English literary critic and theologian at the University of Oxford where he serves as an associate member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He is the author of many books including Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis and After Humanity: A Guide to C.S. Lewis’s The Abolition of Man. Dr. Ward is also a Professor of Apologetics at Houston Christian University in Texas. Most notably, Ward was in The World Is Not Enough, a James Bond movie from 1999. Michael and I discuss his book, Planet Narnia in this episode. We talk about the Ward’s finding of the secret hidden continuity between the seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia and how each book aligns with a medieval cosmological planet (it sounds crazy but it’s not!). Planet Narnia is one of the most significant books on Lewis and children’s fantasy of this past century, I hope you enjoy learning about it in this conversation. Enjoy!

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#105 // Why Does God Judge Humans? (ft. Thomas R. Schreiner)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Thomas Schreiner, Andy Schmitt) — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:12:04 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Thomas Schreiner. Dr. Schreiner is the Associate Dean for the School of Theology and the James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation and Professor of Biblical Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has written many books and commentaries including The Joy of Hearing, Hebrews: An Evangelical Biblical Theology Commentary, and The New American Commentary: 1,2 Peter and Jude. Dr. Schreiner also was the New Testament Editor for the English Standard Version Study Bible (ESV).

We talked about his newest book, The Justice and Goodness of God. He discussed why Christians sometimes don’t want to talk about God’s judgment and wrath and why non-believers are so reluctant to listen to the truth of God’s judgment. We also talked about the comprehensive nature of God’s love and why one must believe in the wrath and judgment of God to have a full understanding of His love. Finally, we talked about how we should think about Hell and the eternal consequences of sin. I hope you enjoy!

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#104 // What Is J.R.R. Tolkien’s Theology Behind Middle Earth? (ft. Austin Freeman)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 27 May 2024 16:42:21 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Austin Freeman. Freeman is the Chair of the Department of Apologetics and Assistant Professor at Houston Christian University. He recently wrote a book, Tolkien Dogmatics, that reveals the systematic theology found in Middle Earth through The Lord of the Rings books. Austin has also written for many publications including Desiring God.

We discussed his book, Tolkien Dogmatics, and how he started on this endeavor to write a systematic theology based on a fantasy series. We also talked about the key theological themes in Tolkien’s books related to God, Sin, Angels, and Creation. Finally, we discussed how Tolkien came to believe that his Lord of the Rings books could have been “inspired”. I hope you enjoy!

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#103 // What Is The Purpose Of Art And Worship? (ft. Vince Pierri)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 20 May 2024 18:05:15 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with the Lead Pastor from The Bridge Church in Alexandria, Kentucky, Vince Pierri. Vince has his MDiv from Trinity International University and has been in various types of ministry for over a decade. I have known Vince for over five years from when he worked at High Point Church in Madison, WI. When I was 17, Vince shared the Gospel with me and became a relentless mentor in my life helping me grow in my faith and become more like Christ.

We talked about an album Vince created years ago while he was working at High Point Church in Madison, WI, The Greatest Story Ever Told. Vince shared his journey to creating the album and we talked about its theological impact on kids. Then we discussed my (Andy) article on Art, Music, and Worship. We talked about the different musical mediums a person can use to elicit different kinds of emotions. We also discussed the way people perceive the Truth of God and how we should respond to many different interpretations of the truth. I hope you enjoy!

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#102 // Why Should Christians Write Stories? (ft. Kathryn Butler)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:55:43 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with the author of the Dream Keeper Saga, Kathryn Butler. Kathryn got her M.D. at Columbia University and completed her surgical and critical care trailing at Massachusetts General Hospital. She then left the medical industry to homeschool her kids. As a stay at home mom, Kathryn started to write articles for Desiring God and the Gospel Coalition and eventually wrote several books including, Between Life and Death and Glimmers of Grace.

In our conversation, we talked about her children’s fantasy series, The Dream Keepers Saga. We also discussed why stories help children build a Christian worldview and a systematic theology. Finally, we talked about how J.R.R. Tolkien persuaded C.S. Lewis to faith by explaining that Christianity is the one True Myth. I hope you enjoy!

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#101 // How Does The Old Testament Point Towards Christ? (ft. Dr. Vern Poythress)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to have a conversation with the Professor of New Testament, Biblical Interpretation, and Systematic Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Vern Poythress. Dr. Poythress has six academic degrees including his PhD from Harvard University and his Masters of Letters at the University of Cambridge. He is also an ordained teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Poythress served as the New Testament Chair on the oversight committee for the ESV Bible. And on top of all that, he has written many books including, Redeeming Reason, Redeeming Science, and Truth, Theology, and Perspective.

In our conversation, Vern and I discussed his newest book, Typology: How the Old Testament Points to Christ, His Church, and the Consummation. We talked about the way in which many people read the Old Testament and problems that arise when one does not look for Christ in their study of the Old Testament. We also discussed the significance of proper Typological study and what can happen if someone does it wrong. I had a great time talking with Dr. Poythress, I hope you enjoy!

You can read this book and others for FREE at www.frame-poythress.org

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#100 // Can We Trust Our Bible Translations? (ft. Dr. Stephen Carlson)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Dr. Stephen Carlson) — Mon, 8 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Stephen Carlson. Dr. Carlson is the Associate Professor of Biblical and Early Christian Studies at the Australian Catholic University. He earned his Ph.D in New Testament from Duke University and went on to complete his postdoctoral research fellow at Uppsala University in Sweden. Stephen is also the author to three books; The Gospel Hoax, The Text of Galatians and its History, and Papias of Hierapolis.

We talked about textual criticism, what it is, and how it affects our Bible translations. Just recently, Dr. Carlson was in France where he made a discovery of a unregistered manuscript of the Gospel of Mark, we talked about this discovery and what it means. Finally, we discussed why Christians should trust their English Bible translations and we (maybe) learn which Bible translation is Dr. Stephen Carlson’s favorite. I hope you enjoy!

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#99 // Is The New Covenant Better Than The Old Covenant? (ft. Jared Compton)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:26:16 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Jared Compton. Jared is the Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, MN. Jared has written several books including Psalms 110 and the Logic of Hebrews and Biblical Theology according to the Apostles: How the Earliest Christians Told Israels Story. He is also a frequent writer for Desiring God and has written some for The Gospel Coalition.

In this conversation, Jared and I discuss his newest article at Desiring God, Should We Envy Abraham? Jared explains the difference between the Old Covenant God made with His people in the Old Testament and the New Covenant God made through Christ in the New Testament. We talk about the story set forth in Scripture revealing that the New Covenant is better than the Old Covenant! We also discuss how this relates to the necessary relationship between truth and beauty. I hope you enjoy!

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#98 // How Should Christians Make Decisions (With The Holy Spirit)? (ft. Vince Pierri)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:29:08 +0000

We talked about a question sent in by a listener on Biblical decision making. The listener had us listen to another podcast clip on decision making that was pretty cessationist. So, we talked about how to make Biblical decisions while listening to the Holy Spirit - this was a difficult task and I hope we did the subject matter justice! I hope yo enjoy!

Podcast on decision making: https://spotify.link/MjBdAtzk4Hb

9:25-15:22 and 23:30-30:35

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#97 // What Is Holy Sexuality? (ft. Dr. Christopher Yuan)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 11 Mar 2024 20:58:55 +0000

In this episode, I got to talk with Dr. Christopher Yuan. Dr. Yuan is a scholar, author, and the founder of the Holy Sexuality Project. Christopher tells his testimony about how he went from being a gay, drug dealing convict, in prison for the possession of 9.1 tons of marijuana to repenting of his sins and following Christ. Dr. Yuan has taught at Moody Bible Institute for 12 years and has a doctorate of ministry along with his Masters in Biblical Exegesis and his undergraduate degree.

He has written several books including one that he co-wrote with his mom, Out of a far Country: A Gay Son’s Journey to God, A Broken Mother’s Search for Hope, this book has been translated to 7 languages and has sold over 100,000 copies. He also wrote a book called Holy Sexuality and the Gospel: Sex, Desire, and Relationships Shaped by God’s Grand Story. Right now, Christopher is working on the Holy Sexuality Project. This project is an online training on Biblical sexuality made for families. This includes a 12 part class on Holy Sexuality with animated videos made by the animators at the Bible Project.

My conversation with Dr. Yuan was wide ranging, as we discussed his testimony, indwelling sin, the nature of man, sexual identity vs. a Biblical, Christ-centered identity, Gay people’s desire to maintain a gay ethos while claiming to be Christian, and much more. I hope you enjoy!

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#96 // Why Is Narnia So Important? (ft. Hal Poe & David C. Downing)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 14:13:43 +0000

In this episode, I got to sit down with the Professor of Faith and Culture at Union University, Dr. Hal Poe, and the Co-Director of the Wade Center in Wheaton, IL, Dr. David C. Downing. We talked about why it’s important for Christians to write fantasy stories, what inspired C.S. Lewis to write the Chronicles of Narnia, and the relationship between intellectual thinkers and creative artists. Dr. Hal Poe is a professor and author to many books including The Inklings of Oxford, Becoming C.S. Lewis, The Making of C.S. Lewis, and The Completion of C.S. Lewis. Dr. Poe served as the President of the Edgar Allan Poe foundation for ten years and the American Scientific Affiliation. He also served as the President of The Academy for Evangelism and Theological Education and The C.S. Lewis Foundation of Redland, CA and Oxford, England. Hal Poe is the Founder of the Inklings Fellowship in which he directs the annual Christianity in the Academy Conference, the Inklings Weekend, and every three years, the Inklings Week in Oxford, England. Dr. David C. Downing is the Co-Director of the Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL, he is the author of C.S. Lewis: Planets In Peril, The Most Reluctant Convert, and Into The Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles. Dr. Downing also received the Paul F. Ford Award for Excellence in Lewis Scholarship and Teaching. David Downing added an introduction and over 400 notes to the new edition of The Pilgrims Regress: The Wade Annotated Edition. I did this podcast in partnership with Rocketsled Studios, Rocketsled Studios is run by Greg Silker. Greg is a film maker, producer, and entrepreneur from Minneapolis, MN. I’ve been working with Greg for over a year now and our team has finally gotten a contract signed that will allow us to start working on an adaptation of the Tales of the Kingdom children’s book series written by David and Karen Mains. We’re super excited to be working on this project. This podcast is part of our research and promotion for this project. If you want to learn more about the project, you can go to www.rocketsledstudios.com and check it out.

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#95 // How Did The Church Start? (ft. Clifton Ward)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 13:17:25 +0000

In this episode, Andy talks with the Associate Professor of Church History and Theology at Covenant College about the early church, the apostles creed, how the books of the Bible were chosen, and the Great Schism.

Clifton Ward is a Professor and has authored many academic books on church history, the church Fathers, and Christian intellectualism.

This podcast focuses on the early church Apostles and their relationship to the early church Fathers - how did the Apostles pass their authority on to their disciples? Andy and Clifton also discuss how the 66 canonical books of the Bible came to be. They also talk about the Great Schism that split the church in 1054 A.D.

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#94 // Why Do Protestants Convert? (ft. Brad Littlejohn)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 17:36:07 +0000

In this episode, Andy talks with Brad Littlejohn. Brad is the Founder and former President of the Davenante Institute and is a fellow at Ethics and Public Policy Center. He has also taught at Moody Bible Institute, Bethlehem College and Seminary, and Patrick Henry College.

Andy and Brad discuss his new book, Why Do Protestants Convert?, they talk about the psychological, theological, and sociological reasons for why some young Protestants are converting to Catholicism and even Eastern Orthodoxy. They also talk about young Christians’ desire for doctrinal clarity and even certainty.

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#93 // What Is Orthodoxy?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 5 Feb 2024 06:04:05 +0000

In this episode, Nic and Andy discuss Chapter 6 of G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy. They also discuss church structure, infallibility, doctrine, and Christian Orthodoxy.

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#92 // What Does Jesus Teach Us Through His Miracles? (ft. Vern S. Poythress)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:13:03 +0000

In this episode, Andy interviews author, scholar, and theologian, Vern S. Poythress. They discuss Vern’s book, The Miracles of Jesus: How the Savior's Mighty Acts Serve as Signs of Redemption.

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#91 // Is Theistic Evolution Biblical? (ft. Ken Ham)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:51:10 +0000

In this episode, Andy talks with the founder and CEO of Answers in Genesis, The Creation Museum, and the Ark Encounter, Ken Ham. They talk about about Biblical Authority and the validity of the Biblical text as it relates to our origin account in Genesis.

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#90 // Has Israel Gone Too Far? (And Other Questions Related To The War In Israel)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 00:28:55 +0000

Nic and Andy continue their conversation from last episode, answering questions sent in by a listener.

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Bonus: Nic And Andy Answer 1/4 Of A Listeners Question

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 8 Jan 2024 15:35:40 +0000

We will answer the rest once Nic is back from his multi-million dollar vacation paid for by his million dollar church salary.

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#89 // How Can Christians Be Intimate With Christ? (ft. Tom Flaherty)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 3 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Andy and Tom discuss intimacy with Christ.

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G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:59:25 +0000

In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss chapter five of Chesterton's book; Orthodoxy.

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#88 // Can You Fall Away From Salvation? (ft. Jared Compton)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Jared Compton, Andy Schmitt) — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 21:40:37 +0000

In this episode, Andy talks with Associate Professor of New Testament and Biblical Theology at Bethlehem Seminary, Jared Compton, about Hebrews 6, falling away from salvation, and much more.

Jared’s Desiring God article on Hebrews 6

Verses on assurance of salvation

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G.K. Chesterton: Orthodoxy (Pt. I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 6 Dec 2023 19:40:00 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss G.K. Chesterton’s book, Orthodoxy.

Doug Wilson on C.S. Lewis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAJcTNCx88I

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#87 // Should Christians Support Israel? | Is Preston Sprinkle A Heretic?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 04:04:18 +0000

I (Andy) debated for a couple of weeks on if I should release this episode. For some, it may make you angry (keep it to yourself) and for others, who are insane, it may be enjoyable. If you find yourself getting frustrated - please, pause the podcast and take a break. If you want to know the final results of the episode and not listen to it, here you go: I think Preston is a heretic. Nic does not. Enjoy the pod.

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#86 // When Should I Leave My Church? (ft. Vince Pierri)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 23:30:39 +0000

Vince and Andy talk about when someone should leave their church. They also discuss the dangers of church hopping.

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Testimony: Chris Dolson

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 9 Nov 2023 06:10:42 +0000

In this episode, Andy interviews a pastor from Blackhawk Church in Madison, WI, Chris Dolson.

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Five Lies of Our Anti - Christian Age: Interview with Rosaria Butterfield

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:30:30 +0000

In this episode, Andy and Rosaria Butterfield discuss her new book, Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. They talk about transgenderism, homosexual orientation, and para church organizations.

Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age

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Street Smarts: Interview with Gregory Koukl

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:51:04 +0000

In this interview, Andy talks with Gregory Koukl about his new book, Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity's Toughest Challenges.

Gregory Koukl is an author and founder of Stand to Reason, an organization that trains Christians to think more clearly about their faith and to make an even-handed, incisive, yet gracious defense for classical Christianity and classical Christian values in the public square.

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#85 // What Is Greed? (ft. Craig Blomberg)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Andy interviews Craig Blomberg, a New Testament scholar from Denver Theological Seminary and author of over 30 books including ‘Can We Still Believe The Bible?: An Evangelical Engagement with Contemporary Questions’ and ‘Jesus and the Gospels'. They discuss greed, money, and idolatry. They also talk about sexual orientation, the NFL, and the Denver Nuggets. This was a wide-ranging conversation!

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#84 // Should I Become A Pastor? (ft. Vince Pierri)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Andy interviews the Senior Pastor at The Bridge Church in Kentucky, Vince Pierre. They talk about what it means to be called into ministry and the responsibilities of a Pastor.

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The Discussion with Andy Schmitt

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 6 Sep 2023 18:16:33 +0000

Having truthful, honest, and open discussions has become a lost art in America. In this podcast Andy Schmitt will sitting down with different guests to do just that - have open, honest, and truthful discussions!

The Discussion with Andy Schmitt

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C.S. Lewis: The Pilgrim's Regress (Plus Bonus Content At The End)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 1 Sep 2023 18:57:40 +0000

Nic and Andy break down the plot, purpose, and characters in C.S. Lewis’s first book, The Pilgrims Regress. At the end they discuss the first Republican general debate, foreign policy, and upcoming interviews.

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#83 // What Is Anger? (ft. Jill Reasa)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 21:37:54 +0000

Jill and Andy discuss what it looks like for Christians to identify anger in their life and how Christians should use or repent of their anger.

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#82 // Is Christianity Liberal Or Conservative?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 4 Aug 2023 13:49:06 +0000

In this episode Nic and Andy discuss Nic’s article on liberal and conservative Christianity.

The Article: https://optivnetwork.substack.com/p/is-true-christianity-liberal-or-conservative

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#81 // What Is Natural Law? (ft. Dr. Samuel Gregg)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 5 Jul 2023 20:27:34 +0000

In this episode, Andy and Nic interview Samuel Gregg. Dr. Samuel Gregg is an affiliate scholar at the Acton Institute, and serves as the Distinguished Fellow in Political Economy and Senior Research Faculty at the American Institute for Economic Research.

He has a D.Phil. in moral philosophy and political economy from Oxford University, and an M.A. in political philosophy from the University of Melbourne.

He has written and spoken extensively on questions of political economy, economic history, monetary theory and policy, and natural law theory. He is the author of sixteen books, including On Ordered Liberty(2003), The Commercial Society (2007), Wilhelm Röpke’s Political Economy (2010); Becoming Europe (2013); Reason, Faith, and the Struggle for Western Civilization (2019); The Essential Natural Law (2021); and The Next American Economy: Nation, State and Markets in an Uncertain World (2022). Two of his books have been short-listed for Conservative Book of the Year. Many of his books and over 400 articles and opinion pieces have been translated into a variety of languages. He is also a Contributor to Law and Liberty, a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, an Affiliate Scholar at the Acton Institute, a Fellow of the Center for the Study of Law and Religion at Emory University. He also serves as a Visiting Scholar at the Heritage Foundation.

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Bonus: What’s Up With Optiv Network? (And We Talk About Other Things Too)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:42:16 +0000

This episode is all over the place - if i (Andy) sound tired in the beginning of this episode it’s because I am. We recorded at 6:30am. Anyway, enjoy this episode and if you haven’t already, please go to the new Optiv Network website and read some articles… and sign up for a subscription!

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#80 // Did Jesus Descend Into Hell?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 7 Jun 2023 20:10:34 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss the Apostles Creed and other creeds, confessions, and catechisms. They also talk about where Jesus went after he died.

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Testimony: Michael Beresford

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 24 May 2023 14:16:35 +0000

In this podcast, Mike Beresford, executive pastor at High Point Church in Madison, WI shares his testimony on coming to faith in Christ. He talks about his journey to becoming the executive pastor at High Point and working in the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. Mike discusses what it was like growing up in Washington state, his mother’s impact on his faith, and his time working as a head pastor in Missouri.

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#79 // How Can Christians Turn Their Heart Towards God?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 19 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000

Nic and Andy answer a question from a listener about turning our hearts towards God even when we feel like we don’t want to.

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Interview: Mike Woodruff

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 10 May 2023 15:06:27 +0000

In this episode, Nic and Andy interview Mike Woodruff from Christ Church in Illinois. They discuss service, evangelism, futurism, and more.

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Bonus: Nic Gibson And Andy Schmitt Discuss Why Most People Are Too Stressed To Function, What It Means To Be A Conservative, The Current Political Landscape, And Much More

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 8 May 2023 16:46:15 +0000

In this bonus episode, Andy and Nic discuss why most people feel to stressed to function, what is happening in politics, if billionaires should be able to influence elections, and much more!

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#78 // What Is Making Me Sin?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:55:40 +0000

In this episode, Andy and Nic discuss sin nature, devils, demons, and what is responsible for our own sin.

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Bonus: Nashville School Shooting

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 3 Apr 2023 16:21:30 +0000

In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the tragic Nashville, TN shooting that happened on March 27th. They discuss how christians should respond to this event and others like it.

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#77 // What Does It Mean To Be A Missionary? (ft. Manohar James)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 11:00:00 +0000

Pastor Nic, Andy, and Manohar James discuss missions work and how to spread the gospel.

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#76 // Should Christians Swear?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 20:35:12 +0000

Nic and Andy talks about speech and language as it relates to Christian life and obedience to Christ.

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Testimony: Anneliese

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 16:20:36 +0000

Anneliese from the Feminine Not Feminist Podcast shares her story.

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#75 // What Is Revival?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 20:26:29 +0000

In light of the Asbury revival, Nic and Andy talk about the history of revivals and how to discern whether a revival is legit or not.

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#74 // Can You Be A "Red Letter" Christian?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 8 Feb 2023 18:43:27 +0000

Nic and Andy talk about reading and understanding the whole Bible, not just Jesus' words.

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#73 // Is Church Membership Biblical?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 17:20:47 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss the purpose of church membership and the how to govern a local church body.

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#72 // How Should Christians Parent? (pt. II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:13:14 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss parenting through different developmental stages.

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Merry Christmas & Happy New year

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 18:54:50 +0000

Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Anneliese talk about Mary's significant role in the birth of Christ!

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Catholicism vs. Protestantism (ft. David Deavel)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 22:48:26 +0000

Nic Gibson and David Deavel discuss some of the similarities and differences in catholicism and protestantism.

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#71 // How Should Christians Parent? (Pt. I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss gentle parenting and dangers of the self esteem movement.

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Oaks Ministry Collaborative: Interview with Jill Reasa

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 20:53:11 +0000

Nic, Andy, and Jill Reasa talk about Jills new ministry, Oaks Ministry Collaborative. Oaks is a ministry focused on healing, discipleship, and the Gospel of Christ.

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#70 // Can a Christian be Enlightened?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:16:33 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss Immanuel Kant's essay on enlightenment.

Essay: http://www.columbia.edu/acis/ets/CCREAD/etscc/kant.html

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In Sunshine or in Shadow: Interview with Bethany Peterson, Matthew Flaherty, and Anne Angel

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 9 Nov 2022 15:01:55 +0000

Andy has a conversation with the Flaherty family about their new book of poetry called "In Sunshine or in Shadow - Poems for Every Season"

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#69 // How should Christians talk about transgenderism?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 2 Nov 2022 22:00:37 +0000

Nic and Andy respond to a podcast by Preston Sprinkle where he responds to a documentary by Matt Walsh. Good luck reading that last sentence. Enjoy the pod!

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#68 // Is Hierarchy Tyranny?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 16:52:11 +0000

In this episode Nic and Andy discuss the natural law of hierarchy and how human can corrupt it and turn it into tyranny. They also discuss how people can build healthy hierarchy's that are fruitful!

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#67 // What is deconstruction as it applies to faith in Jesus? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 23:38:34 +0000

Nic and Andy finish the discussion on deconstruction by talking about how to recognize when pastors and churches are deconstructing in a negative way.

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#66 // What is deconstruction as it applies to faith in Jesus? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 5 Oct 2022 21:45:26 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss what it means to "deconstruct" your faith. They talk about weather Christians should or should not be critical of their faith and the dangers of critical theory done wrong.

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#65 // What does it mean to be a woman? (ft. Anneliese/ Feminine_not_feminist)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:46:57 +0000

Nic, Andy, and guest, Anneliese talk about biblical femininity and what the Bible truly says about being a woman.

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#64 // How can Christians practice affirmation? (ft. Sam Crabtree)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 23:31:55 +0000

Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Sam Crabtree talk about Sam's books, Practicing Affirmation and Practicing Thankfulness.

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#63 // Education Series | Homeschool (ft. Alexi Gibson)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:39:28 +0000

Nic, Alexi, and Andy conclude the education series by talking about homeschooling.

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#62 // Education Series | Private Schools (ft. Chuck Moore)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 3 Aug 2022 17:31:44 +0000

Nic, Andy, and Chuck Moore talk about the pros and cons of private schools.

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#61 // Education Series | Government Schools (ft. Adam Clausen)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:48:55 +0000

Nic, Adam, and Andy discuss the first "type" of schooling option for kids, government schools. They talk through the pros and cons of sending your kids to government schools and how Christians should be involved in volunteering in government schools to bring the gospel to people who wouldn't hear it otherwise.

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#60 // Are megachurches Biblical? (ft. Vince Pierri)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 19:07:34 +0000

Andy and Vince talk about church growth, megachurches, and how the local church should be structured to prevent scandals and weak Christians.

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#59 // How should Christians educate their kids?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 15:33:17 +0000

Nic and Andy discuss the pros and cons to government schools, public schools, and homeschools.

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Bonus: Roe v. Wade Update & Response

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 7 Jul 2022 15:23:30 +0000

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#58 // What is expressive individualism?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 20:04:49 +0000

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#57 // What is the purpose of marriage? (ft. Mike Beresford)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 1 Jun 2022 19:58:49 +0000

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#56 // Why is abortion wrong? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 25 May 2022 17:43:54 +0000

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#55 // Why is abortion wrong? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 19 May 2022 03:34:25 +0000

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#54 // How should the church disciple Gen Z? (ft. Rachel Gibson)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 11 May 2022 15:14:08 +0000

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#53 // What is Easter?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 4 May 2022 14:10:27 +0000

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The Truth and Beauty: Interview with Andrew Klavan

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:32:27 +0000

Nic and Andy interview Andrew Klavan and ask him about his new book, The Truth and Beauty: How the Lives and Works of England's Greatest Poets Point the Way to a Deeper Understanding of the Words of Jesus.

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#52 // Should Christians use social media?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:22:42 +0000

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#51 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part V) | How is image bound to sanctification?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 01:12:58 +0000

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Great Theologians: C. S. Lewis (ft. Hal Poe)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 19 Apr 2022 02:37:33 +0000

Andy Schmitt sits down with Hal Poe (Union University) and discusses the great philosopher and theologian: C. S. Lewis

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#50 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part IV) | How is Jesus the image of man and the image of God?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 23:51:22 +0000

Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss how Jesus is fully man and fully God.

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#49 // What is a Christians role in the government? (ft. Michael Matheson Miller)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 10 Apr 2022 14:19:04 +0000

Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Acton Institute's Michael Matheson Miller discuss how Christians should interact with the Government.

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#48 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part III) | How has the fall affected men?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 6 Apr 2022 14:33:02 +0000

Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss how the fall in Genesis has affected men through time!

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Great Theologians: Martin Luther (ft. H. J. Selderhuis)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000

Andy Schmitt sits down with H. J Selderhuis (Theological University of Apeldoorn) and discusses the great philosopher and theologian:

Martin Luther

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#47 // What does it mean to be a person? (ft. Michael Matheson Miller)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 01:01:47 +0000

Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Acton Institute's Michael Matheson Miller discuss what it means to be a human person and how that relates to justice.

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#46 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part II) | How has the fall affected women? (ft. Niccole Khail)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:08:15 +0000

Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Niccole Khail discuss how the fall has affected women.

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#45 // How can a single woman live out Biblical femininity? (ft. Christina Sekutowski)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:15:36 +0000

Pastor Nic Gibson, Andy Schmitt, and Christina Sekutowski talk about Biblical femininity and how women who are single can live out their femininity in an honoring way.

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#44 // Biblical Anthropology Series (Part I) | What is the image of God?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:54:48 +0000

Pastor Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt start their Biblical Anthropology series with the question, what is the image of God?

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Great Theologians: G. K. Chesterton (ft. David P. Deavel)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:22:02 +0000

Andy Schmitt sits down with David P. Deavel (St. Thomas University) and discusses the great philosopher and theologian:

G. K. Chesterton.

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#43 // What is wisdom?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 5 Feb 2022 16:47:29 +0000

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#42 // Should Christians drink alcohol?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:37:08 +0000

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Bonus: Nic Gibson and Andy Schmitt discuss theology, politics, economics, and much more

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 4 Jan 2022 20:54:38 +0000

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Bonus | Christmas Special (ft. Andy Schmitt, Reagan Kramer, Bev Coniaris, Nic Gibson, Ty Schmitt, Kerry Schmitt)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:28:22 +0000

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#41 // What does it mean to be a man?

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#40 // What is essential?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 01:50:28 +0000

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#39 // How should Christians interact with politics? (Pt. II) (Ft. Lacy Johnson)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 2 Dec 2021 20:57:29 +0000

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Testimony: Jill Reasa

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 20:11:08 +0000

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#38 // How should Christians interact with politics? (Pt. I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 03:04:01 +0000

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#37 // How should we do Church?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 16:06:34 +0000

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#36 // What does it mean to be made in the image of God?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 04:32:31 +0000

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#35 // How should we interact with the Holy Spirit?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 6 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000

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Testimony: Bev Coniaris

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 03:46:57 +0000

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#34 // How should we date? (Part IV)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:44:41 +0000

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#33 // What is Spiritual Warfare?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 9 Jun 2021 19:54:10 +0000

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#32 // Can Christians get divorced? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 7 May 2021 22:36:24 +0000

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#31 // Can Christians get divorced? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 16:41:13 +0000

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Testimony: Tom Flaherty

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:33:55 +0000

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#30 // Can a non-believer truly love?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:20:51 +0000

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Testimony: Kerry Schmitt

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:57:13 +0000

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#29 // Do we have free will?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 7 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000

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#28 // What is starlight theory?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 1 Mar 2021 02:01:02 +0000

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#27 // How was the Earth created? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 20:13:54 +0000

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Testimony: Reagan Kramer

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 17:29:47 +0000

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#26 // How was the Earth created? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 5 Feb 2021 03:42:09 +0000

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Testimony: Ty Schmitt

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 14 Jan 2021 07:01:40 +0000

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#25 // What is Hell? (Part III)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 7 Dec 2020 00:09:22 +0000

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#24 // What is Hell? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:49:06 +0000

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#23 // What is Hell? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 16:13:38 +0000

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Testimony: Nic Gibson

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 2 Nov 2020 16:48:27 +0000

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#22 // What is the Myers-Briggs? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:14:46 +0000

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Testimony: Andy Schmitt

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 18:24:36 +0000

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#21 // What is the Myers-Briggs? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:10:23 +0000

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Testimony: John Sekutowski

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 21:54:18 +0000

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#20 // What should I do with my life?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 17:14:45 +0000

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#19 // What is the Charismatic church?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 3 Aug 2020 18:28:10 +0000

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#18 // What are gender roles in marriage?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:20:59 +0000

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#17 // What are gender roles in the church?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 19:18:11 +0000

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#16 // What are the gifts of the Spirit?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 7 Jul 2020 23:11:44 +0000

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#15 // How should we deal with racism?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 21 Jun 2020 18:01:28 +0000

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#14 // Can the dead speak to us? What is Prophecy?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Wed, 27 May 2020 14:09:06 +0000

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#13 // How should we date? (Part III)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 17:13:32 +0000

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#12 // How should we deal with depression?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 10 Apr 2020 01:40:28 +0000

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#11 // What are gender roles?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:57:01 +0000

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

God's Good Design by Claire Smith
Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles by Kathy Keller
Radical Womanhood by Carolyn McCulley
Let Me Be A Woman by Elizabeth Elliot
The Storm-Tossed Family by Russell D. Moore

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#10 // How should we deal with coronavirus?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:00:55 +0000

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#9 // What is evangelism?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 28 Feb 2020 11:00:14 +0000

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#8 // How should Christians engage with music?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:52:44 +0000

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#7 // What is the full armor of God? (Part III)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 24 Jan 2020 11:00:34 +0000

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#6 // What is the full armor of God? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:00:11 +0000

Nic's sermon on the full armor of God: http://highpointchurch.org/sermon/equipping-yourself-like-jesus/

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#5 // What is the full armor of God? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 3 Jan 2020 11:00:04 +0000

Andy, John, and Nic talk about what we need to know about the full armor of God.

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#4 // How should we date? (Part II)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 13 Dec 2019 17:53:49 +0000

Andy, John, Nic, and Luke continue the conversation about how to date as a Christian in our current cultural climate. Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

#3 // How should we date? (Part I)

andy@optivnetwork.com (Schmitt Media Company LLC) — Fri, 22 Nov 2019 10:00:10 +0000

Andy, John, Nic, and Hannah talk about how to date as a Christian in our current cultural climate. Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

#2 // What is the Trinity?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Andrew Schmitt, John Sekutowski, Nicola Gibson) — Fri, 15 Nov 2019 10:00:10 +0000

Andy, John, and Nic ask: what is the Trinity? They also discuss what English Bible translation is best. Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

#1 // Can you lose your salvation?

andy@optivnetwork.com (Nic Gibson, John Sekutowski, Andrew Schmitt) — Fri, 8 Nov 2019 19:32:58 +0000

Andy, John, and Nic discuss the age-old question: can a Christian lose their salvation? Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL) Sign up for my newsletter and never miss an episode: https://www.orthodoxyandorder.com Follow me on X: https://x.com/andyschmitt99 Email me at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions! Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)