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Send us Fan MailThe headlines out of the Middle East change by the hour, but some patterns feel bigger than politics. Today we take a careful, Scripture first look at Israel, Iran (Persia), Russia, and the growing talk of “peace” agreements, then ask the uncomfortable question: what if the Bible warns us about that exact moment when people start saying everything is finally safe? We walk through Ezekiel 38 like a checklist: who is involved, what happens, when it happens, and why it happens. Dr. Michael Cloer explains how he understands names like Gog, Magog, Rosh, Meshach, and Tubal, and why he connects them to a northern power aligned with an Islamic coalition that includes Persia. We also talk about why prophecy teachers focus so much on Israel “dwelling securely,” and what modern conditions might look like if that window of security appears. Along the way, we touch on Babylon themes, shifting alliances, and why diplomacy can be good while still falling short of lasting peace. Then we bring it home. If biblical prophecy is real, it is not trivia it is a wake up call. We close with the clearest takeaway we know how to give: Jesus wins, and the time to surrender your life to Him is now. If this conversation helped you think, share it with a friend, subscribe for next week, and leave a review so more people can find More Than Medicine.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailFaith sounds inspiring until God asks you to move before you know the address. We open Genesis 12:4–8 and trace Abram’s obedience as he leaves Haran at 75 years old with Sarai, Lot, servants, and substantial possessions, traveling hundreds of miles toward Canaan. That long road becomes a picture of what real trust looks like: stepping forward with God’s word while the details remain unclear. Then the story pivots on a single moment. The Lord appears to Abram and promises, “To your descendants I will give this land.” We explore why this appearance matters, how it connects to the idea of a theophany, and why the Gospel of John says Jesus uniquely makes the Father known. If you care about Bible study, Christian theology, and seeing Christ across the Old Testament, this devotion ties the promise to Abram to the bigger story of redemption. Abram’s response is not debate or delay, but worship. He builds an altar, a sign of devotion and sacrifice, and we talk about how that altar foreshadows Jesus as our Passover Lamb. We also break down what it truly means to “call upon the name of the Lord” through three simple anchors: humility, an offering that rests only on Jesus’ blood, and God’s promise in Jeremiah 33:3 to answer and show “great and mighty things.” Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review. What would it look like for you to call on the Lord with that kind of faith today?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailPeace in the Middle East sounds like the goal everyone should want, so why do so many Christians feel uneasy when world leaders talk about coalitions, treaties, and “historic” agreements around Israel? We sit down with Dr. Michael Cloer, a veteran pastor and student of Scripture, to face the question head-on: how can modern diplomacy fit alongside Bible prophecy that describes a future alignment of nations against Israel?We walk through why Israel sits at the center of biblical prophecy, why Christians shouldn’t ignore prophecy as a “controversial side issue,” and how Dr. Cloer diagnoses what he calls headline hysteria, the fear that grows when we know the news but don’t know the Word. Along the way, we connect ancient biblical geography to today’s map, explaining why Persia and Babylon matter when people claim “Iran isn’t in the Bible.” If you’ve ever wondered how Russia, Iran, and regional hostility could converge, this conversation gives you a framework without date-setting or sensationalism.Dr. Cloer also paints a vivid, hypothetical breaking-news scenario to show how fast global opinion can shift and how quickly international pressure could mount. We close with what matters most: not merely decoding current events, but answering the deeper spiritual question of where your hope is anchored. Subscribe to More Than Medicine, share this with a friend who’s anxious about the headlines, and leave a review that tells us: what question about Bible prophecy do you want us to tackle next?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailGod tells Abram, “I will,” four times and it changes the direction of human history. We slow down in Genesis 12:2–3 and let those promises land with their full weight: nationhood for a 75-year-old man with a barren wife, divine favor that God himself sustains, a great name that lasts beyond cultures and centuries, and a universal blessing that reaches “all the families of the earth.”We also get honest about why this matters for everyday faith. God’s covenant grace is never just a private gift. We talk about being chosen by sovereign grace, not merit, and why God’s pattern is to bless people so they become a conduit of blessing to others. Then we hold Genesis 12 next to Genesis 11 at Babel, where people try to make a name for themselves, and we ask what modern self-exaltation looks like when it sneaks into spiritual life.Finally, we tackle the question many listeners carry: do God’s promises to Abraham apply to ethnic Jews today, to Christians by faith, or in some sense to both? We distinguish the unconditional Abrahamic covenant from the conditional Mosaic covenant, then walk through key New Testament passages often raised in the debate, including Galatians 3 and Romans 9–11, with an emphasis on God’s faithfulness and humility where Christians disagree.If you want a clear, Bible-centered guide to the Abrahamic covenant, God’s redemptive plan, and how Jesus fulfills the promise to bless the nations, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway or your question for a future devotion.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA patient looks you in the eye and says her last meal was roots she dug from the ground, boiled in water, and shared just to make it through the week. That single sentence can wreck your categories for poverty, health, and gratitude, and it becomes the doorway to a bigger July 4th reflection from me, a country doctor who has seen both mission-field scarcity and American abundance.I tell stories from Haiti that still stick with me: barefoot patients with infections, women going days without food, and a Bible conference where people sit on concrete blocks in 95 degree heat for eight hours a day just to hear Scripture taught. I ask what that kind of hunger reveals about our own spiritual appetite, and I connect it to the biblical warning about a famine of hearing God’s word. Along the way, I share my parents’ early marriage, empty cupboards, and the long grind through college and medical school as a reminder that America can still be the land of opportunity.Then we pivot to civic responsibility and religious freedom. I compare our First Amendment rights with what believers face in places like India, where Christians may have to worship and baptise in secret, and I talk plainly about voting, apathy, and why a representative government ends up resembling the governed. If faith matters, freedom matters, and your neighbour matters, then showing up is not optional.Subscribe for more biblical insights and real-world stories, share this with a friend who needs the perspective, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailGod’s first words to Abram in Genesis 12 are simple and disruptive: leave your country, your relatives, and your father’s house, then walk toward a land God will show you. We sit with that tension the way real people have to, because obedience is rarely abstract. When God calls, He often asks us to loosen our grip on comfort, identity, and control, and to trust His promise before we see the full plan.We also step back and trace the bigger storyline from Babel to God preserving a witness in the world. Human hearts drift toward idols, yet God does not fail, and He chooses a man through whom He will form a people and ultimately bring the Redeemer, Jesus Christ. Along the way we address the hard questions that surface when God’s choices feel unfair, reminding ourselves that the Lord is King over the nations and we are not the authors of the story.Then the devotion turns personal and practical. I share what answering God’s call can look like on the ground: my wife serving as a nurse missionary in Gaza, the dangers she faced, and our daughters serving overseas in places like Yemen and Venezuela. We talk honestly about the fear parents carry, and we ask the blunt question many believers avoid: if disaster strikes, does that mean the call was foolish?Jesus sends His people as lambs among wolves, and Revelation 12:11 reminds us how believers overcome: by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, even when the cost is high. If this challenges you, good. Listen, share it with a friend, and leave a review, then tell me: what is God calling you to obey right now?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA viral clip about aborting a baby with Down syndrome lit up the internet, but the part that matters most to me isn’t the comments section. It’s the question sitting underneath it: what is the unborn, really? As a physician and a dad, I walk through that question with the one person who has made it impossible for our family to keep this debate theoretical our son Thomas, now 26, who was diagnosed with Down syndrome and fought for his life from his first moments. Thomas was born on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, rushed to the ICU, and spent his earliest weeks in congestive heart failure before a pediatric heart surgeon repaired his heart. I share what that season looked like in real life, and why those details matter when we talk about prenatal diagnosis, disability, and the choices parents feel pressured to make. Then we shift to what Thomas has taught us over decades: how caregiving forms a servant’s heart, how joy can be louder than fear, and why his simple, wholehearted worship often moves a room full of guarded adults to actually sing. From there, I lay out the moral framework I believe we can’t avoid: is the unborn a human being or a potential human being? We talk personhood, the image of God, and why I don’t believe value changes with size, location, age, health, or circumstances of conception. If you care about the abortion debate, Down syndrome advocacy, Christian ethics, or the dignity of human life, this conversation will challenge you and it may change how you speak about it. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a clearer lens, and leave a review with the question you’re still wrestling with.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA genealogy can look like filler until you realize it is the backbone of a promise. We open Genesis 11:10-32 and follow the generations of Shem, right after the Tower of Babel and the dispersion of nations, to see how God keeps a single redemptive thread alive even when humanity scatters and the knowledge of the true God grows dim.As we trace the line forward, we talk about why Scripture guards these names so carefully: the promised seed from Genesis 3 is being preserved on purpose, moving history toward the Messiah. Along the way, we notice a dramatic shift in human lifespan after the flood and explore reasons often discussed in creation science circles, including the water vapor canopy idea, radiation exposure, and the accumulating effects of genetic and environmental change in a harsher post-flood world.Genesis 11 also introduces Abram and the family tension that sets up everything to come: Sarai’s barrenness, the move from Ur of the Chaldees toward Canaan, and Terah’s decision to settle in Haran instead of finishing the mission. That stop becomes more than a travel detail. It becomes a warning about delayed obedience, spiritual discipline, and the fear of becoming “disqualified” in the sense described in 1 Corinthians 9:27. If you want Bible study that connects the text to daily faithfulness, this one will challenge you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find these Genesis devotions.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA baby asks for “mama,” and two adults laugh back, “There is no mama.” That short viral moment is heartbreaking on the surface, but we think it also reveals something deeper about the way modern culture talks about same-sex marriage, commercial surrogacy, and what counts as a family.I’m joined by my daughter Hannah as we slow down and look past the news cycle. We start with why the video felt so evil to so many people, not only because it provokes a child to tears, but because it treats a child’s mother as optional. From there we revisit a question some people warned about years ago after Obergefell: what about the children? We talk plainly about how no “private” adult choice stays private once a child is involved, and why children’s rights must come before adult agendas.We also bring in the child development and sociology side. We outline what social scientists commonly acknowledge about socioemotional health: biology matters, gender differences matter, and parental loss is harmful whether it comes through divorce, abandonment, death, adoption, IVF, or third party reproduction. We challenge the slogan “love is enough,” discuss why some studies are methodologically weak, and point listeners to research associated with Paul Sullins and Mark Regnerus. Finally, we share testimony from adult children and stories drawn from Katie Faust’s Them Before Us, where “father mother hunger” shows up again and again.If you care about faith, family, and the real-world impact of marriage and reproductive technology on kids, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA single sentence in Genesis can wreck the comforting myth of a distant God: “the Lord came down.” We lean into Genesis 11:5–7 and the Tower of Babel to ask what it means that God watches nations, weighs motives, and intervenes when human pride hardens into organized rebellion. If you’ve ever wondered whether God is actually active in the world or whether history is just spinning on its own, this devotional draws a clear line from Scripture to the headlines in your own heart.We walk through why the Babel story is more than an origin tale about languages. The real tension is unity with the wrong aim: one people, one language, one coordinated project set against God. We talk about Nimrod, the spiritual stakes behind centralized power, and why confusing language can be an act of restraint and mercy. Along the way, we unpack anthropomorphism, connect “Come, let us go down” to the Trinity, and echo Psalm 2’s picture of rulers taking counsel against the Lord while heaven remains utterly unthreatened.Then we widen the lens to hope. From real-life mission travel and cross-cultural ministry, we reflect on how language and culture can create distrust, yet worship in Christ can knit believers together in a way nothing else can. Finally, Revelation 5 lifts our eyes to Jesus purchasing people from every tribe and tongue, reversing Babel’s fracture with a deeper unity grounded in the Lamb. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What do you think is the difference between godly unity and dangerous unity?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve ever felt that quiet inner nudge that something is off, you’re not alone and you’re not crazy. We take that instinct seriously and put it through a biblical lens, because preparedness is not about panic. It’s about wisdom, stewardship, and protecting the people God has put in our care.I pick up with principle six, “prepare for opposition,” through Nehemiah’s rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall while enemies threatened the work. From there, we translate ancient strategy into modern emergency preparedness: a 30-day supply of essential medications, keeping small bills on hand, thinking through barter realities when the grid is down, and building a go bag. We also talk plainly about home security, self-defense basics, legal rights in your state, and why you should not broadcast your preparations to everyone.Next, we move into warnings and spiritual resilience. Noah acted on what others couldn’t see, and some Egyptians survived the plagues because they heeded the warning and prepared. Then we look at David on the run, showing why spiritual preparation sustains you when supplies can’t. Fear, anxiety, despair, and hopelessness can break a person faster than any outage, and that’s why prayer, Scripture, memorisation, and community matter. We close with practical, low-cost prepping steps for tight budgets: water storage, simple food rotation, light, charging habits, and essential household know-how.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs calm clarity, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What’s the first small step you’re taking this week?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan Mail“Pro-life” is easy to say on a stage. It’s much harder to define in law when the questions get sharp: rape and incest, disability, medical prognosis, and whether the people involved in abortion should be treated as legally accountable or automatically immune. That’s why we sat down with Dr. Matt Clark, CEO of Personhood South Carolina, to talk plainly about personhood, equal protection, and what South Carolina voters should demand from candidates ahead of the governor runoff.We walk through the personhood principle in simple terms: babies before birth must be treated the same way we treat babies after birth. From there, we test the logic against the exceptions politicians often defend. If the state would never allow the killing of a born child because of the circumstances of conception or because the child is sick, why do lawmakers treat those factors as “reasonable” exceptions for abortion? We also address a topic many leaders avoid: whether blanket immunity for mothers is compatible with justice for all, and how courts can still weigh coercion, threats, and other mitigating factors while keeping the law consistent.Along the way we talk about South Carolina abortion legislation, the Unborn Child Protection Act (S 1095), the limits of the heartbeat law, and why campaign wording can get slippery right before an election. Our goal is not to trade in rumors, but to give you a clear set of questions to press directly onto the candidates so you can vote with a clean conscience and an informed mind.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more voters can find it before the runoff.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA city that promises security. A tower that promises unity. A plan that quietly says, “We don’t want God’s way.” We open Genesis 11:3–4 and slow the story down until you can see why the Tower of Babel still feels familiar in modern life and modern culture.We talk through Nimrod’s rise, why ancient tradition paints him as more than a talented leader, and how a single decision can steer a whole people toward centralised power instead of obedience to God’s command to spread out and fill the earth. We also dig into the practical details: why they chose bricks in the Mesopotamian valley, what “burn them thoroughly” implies, and how tar mortar and archaeology make Babel feel grounded in real history.Then we follow the spiritual trajectory of the tower itself. What starts as a permanent community project becomes reputation-building, defiance, and a religious centre tied to the host of heaven, astrology, and deception. We wrestle with the idea that Babel becomes a seedbed for corrupt worship and the kind of spiritual confusion Scripture later describes as “Babylon.”We close by turning from darkness to clarity: Jesus Christ is the truth, and His word is truth. John 8:31–32 is our anchor, reminding us that continuing in His word leads to freedom. Subscribe, share this devotional with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find Bible teaching that points to Jesus as more than enough.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailThe fastest way to lose peace is to pretend tomorrow will always look like today. We talk frankly about why so many people feel overwhelmed by instability, from economic uncertainty and rising grocery costs to fragile supply chains and sudden local disasters, and we anchor it all in a simple biblical idea: preparation is not a lack of faith, it is wisdom in action. We borrow a strong Bible study outline from Ty and Charlene Bollinger (The Truth About Cancer) and walk through the first five “principles for preparation” straight from Scripture. You’ll hear why Proverbs praises the person who foresees danger and acts, why Noah kept building when everyone laughed, and why the ant and Joseph both model storing during abundance for times of scarcity. We also unpack Jesus’ warning to count the cost, using Solomon’s temple as a picture of careful planning that lasts. Then we get practical with real emergency preparedness steps for everyday people: start a food storage plan, secure water options, learn gardening and food preservation, avoid panic buying, avoid debt, and build skills over time. We end with watchfulness, including a hurricane story that shows how quickly gas, groceries, banks, and the power grid can fail, plus a simple readiness checklist and a recommendation for hands-on training at a prepper camp. If this helped you think clearly, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find biblical preparedness that leads to calm instead of fear.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailOne ancient story explains more about our modern world than most headlines ever will. We open Genesis 11 and treat the Tower of Babel as more than a children’s lesson about mixed-up languages. For us, Babel is a case study in what happens when people chase unity without God: pride hardens, worship shifts from Creator to creation, and power concentrates into something that looks a lot like a one world government under human control.We follow the thread through Scripture and history, looking at Nimrod’s role in Babel’s rebellion and how Romans 1 describes a repeating pattern of spiritual decline. We also talk about “mystery Babylon” and why Revelation 17 calls Babylon a mother source, then connect that idea to the way pagan religions across Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, and Babylon share familiar themes. Whether you’re thinking about culture, politics, or personal faith, the big question stays the same: are we building our lives around God’s truth or around a man-made system that eventually demands our worship?Then we shift to something we all use every day: language. Human speech is astonishing, and we explore why it matters that God communicates with words, gives us Scripture, and ultimately reveals Himself through Jesus. John 1 brings it home: Jesus is the Word made flesh, the radiance and exact representation of the Father. If you want a Bible-based devotional on the Tower of Babel, the origin of languages, and the spiritual battle behind false worship, you’ll find a lot to sit with here. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: where do you see “Babel” showing up in the world right now?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailThe ballot gets crowded fast, but our decision-making stays simple: we vote from conviction, not vibes. Dr. Robert Jackson sits down with his daughter, Hannah Miller, to share our South Carolina primary election endorsements and the standards we use when friends call asking, “Who do I vote for?” We do not claim you must vote our way, but we do believe clarity helps, especially when candidates sound similar until you look at what they actually commit to.We start with the issue we treat as the non-negotiable foundation for every race: pro-life policy and the sanctity of life. We explain why that is not a shallow “single issue” approach, and why leaders who stand firm there often show the same backbone on budgets, corruption, and cultural pressure. From the governor’s race to the attorney general contest and the US Senate matchup, we talk through specific signals we watch for, including the Equal Protection pledge, support for Senate 1095, and whether someone is willing to take heat without hiding behind softer language.We also bring the conversation home to Spartanburg County politics, including the county council chair race and the fallout from the data center fight. We discuss why many residents feel unheard, how local power networks shape decisions, and what accountability should look like when hundreds of people show up asking questions.If you want a values-driven South Carolina voter guide rooted in biblical principles, listen through and weigh our reasoning. Subscribe, share this with a friend who is still undecided, and leave a review so more people can find the show.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailOne overlooked verse in Genesis names a son “Division” and quietly points to one of the biggest turning points in human history. We open Genesis 10:22–32 and follow Shem’s family line, not as a dry record of ancient names, but as a carefully preserved trail of promise that Scripture protects from Eve all the way to Jesus Christ. Along the way, we clarify why Noah’s blessing focuses on Shem, and why the Bible keeps returning to this lineage as the channel of true worship and covenant hope. We also dig into the meaning of “Hebrew” through Eber, showing why the term is broader than “descendants of Abraham” and how it shapes the way we read Old Testament identity and people groups. Then we connect Shem’s sons to the real world of nations and language, including Aram and the rise of Aramaic, the common tongue across the region and a language seen in parts of Daniel and Ezra and spoken widely in the time of Jesus. These details matter because they make the Bible’s storyline feel grounded, coherent, and historically textured. The heart of the devotional is Peleg: “in his days the earth was divided”. Rather than leaning on speculation, we let the text interpret the text and tie “division” to Babel and the confusion of languages, a linguistic and geographic scattering that still echoes through human life. We close with a direct principle that confronts all of us: one person’s sin never stays private, and one person’s righteousness never stays contained. Romans 5 brings the ultimate contrast Adam’s disobedience that spreads death and Jesus Christ’s obedience that brings justification and life. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What ripple effects are your choices creating right now?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailLindsey Graham gets booed in his own backyard and a challenger steps forward with a very different pitch. We sit down with Mark Lynch, a Greenville business owner, church deacon, and longtime grassroots organiser, to hear why he’s running for the US Senate in South Carolina and why he thinks the upstate is ready to replace a career incumbent. Along the way, we talk candidly about faith, family, and the cost of standing in the fire once national money and attack ads show up.We dig into the issue that matters most to us: pro life conviction with equal protection under the law. Mark lays out why he believes life begins at conception, why “15 weeks” still leaves room for injustice, and why laws should protect the unborn the same way they protect the born. We also wrestle with endorsements, asking how major pro life organisations can support candidates who accept later abortion limits. If you care about pro life legislation, Christian conservative politics, or how values translate into votes, this part will challenge you.Then we shift to the mechanics of power: grassroots organising, prayer teams, Trump’s endorsement decisions, and why a constitutional voting record matters more than campaign branding. Mark also responds to drug related smear ads by clarifying his stance on controlled substances and sharing a personal addiction recovery testimony that reframes his past as redemption rather than scandal. We close with a practical push for South Carolina’s open primary, how to help, and where listeners can get involved.Subscribe for more conversations at the intersection of faith, culture, and public life, share this with a friend in South Carolina, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What do you want your next senator to defend first?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailGenealogies usually get skipped, but Genesis 10 refuses to be background noise. When you slow down, the Table of Nations becomes a map of the world after the flood and a warning about what the human heart does with power. I’m Dr. Robert Jackson, and we walk through Genesis 10:6–20 with a focus on the sons of Ham, tying biblical names to real places like Ethiopia, Egypt, and Libya so the text lands in history instead of floating in abstraction. Then we zero in on one of the most haunting figures in early Genesis: Nimrod. Scripture calls him a mighty one and a mighty hunter, and we explore how his story connects to Babel in the land of Shinar and to the building of major cities that echo throughout the Old Testament, including Nineveh in Assyria. This is more than ancient trivia. It’s a picture of how rebellion can gather followers, reshape a culture, and persuade people to trust human judgment over God’s word. We also trace Canaan’s line and the Canaanite tribes that later fill the promised land narrative, placing Israel’s arrival into its true context. Finally, we ask the question that brings the passage to life: where is Jesus here? Nimrod’s “let us rebel” becomes a mirror of our sin nature and a call to discernment, worship, and refuge in the Son. If this kind of Bible teaching helps you read Scripture with fresh eyes, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find it.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailThe world keeps selling women a noisy kind of strength, but what if real strength is quiet, steady, and surrendered? Carlotta Jackson joins me to finish her message on the question “What is a strong woman?” and we take it straight to Scripture with seven unforgettable portraits that challenge modern definitions of power, identity, and success.We start with Ruth and the first decision every believer has to make: who am I, and who do I belong to? From there, we talk about gratitude and forgiveness through the woman in Luke 7, and why bitterness from unmet expectations can quietly poison a heart, a home, and even a marriage. Anna shows us what long obedience looks like, and Esther shows us Spirit-empowered courage and self-control when fear feels loud and consequences feel real.Then we get practical about spiritual warfare and discernment. Eve reminds us the enemy is not the people around us, and Jael reminds us that being feminine is not the same as being passive when truth is under attack. Mary, the mother of Jesus, brings us to the clearest definition we can offer: a strong woman can say “Thy will be done,” and mean it. We also share a personal story from a painful financial season where surrender broke the weight of fear and restored peace.If you’ve been asking what biblical womanhood looks like in a confused culture, press play. Subscribe to More Than Medicine, share this with a friend who needs steady hope, and leave a review telling us: which of the seven women do you want to learn from most?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailGenesis 10 is one of those chapters people skim and then forget, but it might be one of the most important “world history” pages in the Bible. We slow down and treat the Table of Nations like what it is: a family tree that explains how the post-Flood world becomes seventy nations, each with their own lands and languages. Along the way, we talk about why this record is so unusual in ancient literature, including a striking quote from renowned Near East archaeologist William F. Albright, who wasn’t writing as a believer yet still called the Table of Nations unmatched in its kind. We also explore why Shem would preserve such a careful genealogical record, tying it to Noah’s prophecy and the promise of the coming Seed. Then we sample Japheth’s line to show how names in Genesis connect to recognizable people-groups and regions known to antiquity, from the Black Sea area to Persia, and how “according to his language” points us straight toward the dispersion at Babel. If you’ve ever searched “Genesis 10 Table of Nations”, “Babel languages”, “biblical genealogy”, or “origin of nations in the Bible”, this conversation gives you a clear path through the text without turning it into a dry lecture. Finally, we lift our eyes from ancient names to the present moment: God rules the kings of the earth, human pride still builds towers, and Psalm 2 speaks with unsettling clarity to the modern world. If this helped you see Scripture, history, and the nations with fresh eyes, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What connection in Genesis 10 surprised you most?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan Mail“What is a woman?” used to be a straightforward question. Now it can derail a courtroom, a classroom, or a family dinner and that’s exactly why we decided to talk about it plainly. Dr. Robert Jackson sits down with his wife Carlotta after she teaches a women’s message at a church luncheon, and we trace the deeper issue beneath the headlines: our culture has stopped trusting definitions that come from God’s design.We start with a word that rarely gets airtime anymore: surrender. Not religious talk, not vibes, not “I believe,” but the kind of surrender that actually changes who we obey, how we love, and what we call strength. From there we walk through the confusion around womanhood, the waves of feminism that shaped modern expectations, and why division between men and women doesn’t liberate anyone, it fractures the family and the church.Then we challenge the popular “strong woman” script: independence at all costs, self-first living, and leadership mocked as weakness. We share a different picture, strength that builds, covers, honors sacrifice, and makes a home a place of peace rather than competition. We also tease next week’s follow-up, where Carlotta plans to unpack women in Scripture and the traits that mark a truly strong woman.Subscribe to More Than Medicine, share this with someone who needs a reset on the word “strong,” and leave a review so more families can find it. What definition of strength are you living by?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailGenesis 9 is one of those passages people quote quickly and understand slowly. We sit with Noah’s final lines in Genesis 9:25–29 and treat them with the weight they deserve: not as throwaway comments from a wounded father, but as Spirit-guided prophecy that shapes how we think about sin, family lines, and the story of redemption after the flood.We draw surprising parallels between the fall of Adam and the fall of Noah, tracing the repeated themes of fruit, shame, covering, and curse, while refusing to end the story in despair. Scripture keeps pointing to God’s blessing and His promise of ultimate salvation. From there we zoom out to God’s purpose for nations, using Acts 17:26–27 to show why people everywhere ache to seek Him, and Romans 10:14–15 to ask the hard question: how will they hear without a preacher, without someone sent with the gospel?Then we tackle a sensitive topic head-on: the so-called Hamitic curse. We explain why “servant of servants” cannot be used to defend slavery or modern racism, and we explore the idea of stewardship and service along with the historical contributions often attributed to Ham’s descendants. Finally, we return to Noah’s long life, the tragedy of the human heart from the flood to Babel, and the only hope that truly cleanses sin: the blood of Jesus.Subscribe for weekly Bible-centered devotions, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part of Genesis 9 do you still have questions about?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA child develops normally, then something changes fast and families are left asking the hardest question: what happened? I’m joined by Dr. Brian Hooker, a PhD biochemical engineer and Chief Scientific Officer at Children’s Health Defense, to walk through the claims he’s studied for decades about autism regression, vaccine adverse events, and why he believes the modern childhood vaccine schedule creates risks that medicine has not honestly measured.We talk about what the schedule looks like in the first year of life, why early neurodevelopment may be uniquely vulnerable, and the biological pathways he points to, including oxidative stress, immune dysregulation, neuroinflammation, aluminum adjuvants, and blood-brain barrier permeability. We also discuss why some children may be more susceptible, including the role of reduced glutathione pathways and the high rates of mitochondrial dysfunction reported in subsets of autistic children.I also share why COVID made me question “safe and effective” talking points from institutions like the CDC and FDA, and how that re-opened questions about pediatric vaccine safety studies more broadly. We get into the controversy around placebo-controlled trials, the lack of research on vaccines tested in combination as a schedule, and the real-world pressure doctors face when they speak outside the mainstream. We close with additional environmental factors raised in the conversation, including glyphosate exposure and infant acetaminophen (Tylenol), plus what twin studies may suggest about genetics versus triggers.If you want deeper, more transparent research and better questions asked on behalf of kids and parents, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.https://www.amazon.com/Vax-Unvax-Childrens-Health-Defense-Kennedy/dp/1510766960Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA single moment in Genesis 9 exposes something most of us would rather avoid: what we do with another person’s failure reveals what’s happening inside our own heart. We sit with Noah’s drunkenness and shame, then watch Ham respond in a way that feels disturbingly familiar not with protection, but with delight and a story to tell. From there, we contrast the quiet honor of Shem and Japheth, who refuse to look and choose to cover, reminding us that love doesn’t feed on embarrassment and wisdom doesn’t turn sin into entertainment. We also push past surface behavior into the deeper issue Scripture keeps pressing: rebellion. Why does resentment toward parental authority so often mirror resentment toward God’s authority? We connect Genesis 9 with Proverbs and 1 Samuel 15, where God makes it plain that obedience from the heart matters more than outward religious performance, and that rebellion is not a small flaw but a spiritual rupture. If you’re thinking about Christian parenting, family discipleship, or how gossip spreads in churches and communities, this conversation puts a spotlight on motives, not just actions. Finally, we land on hope, not despair. Jeremiah’s warning about the deceitful heart leads into the gospel promise of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ. God can make dead things come alive, even a heart tangled up in sin, pride, and resistance. If this encouraged or convicted you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these biblical devotions and join the conversation.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailIf the words “standard of care” sound like safety, this conversation asks you to listen closer to what those standards can demand and what they can quietly forbid. We sit down with Scott Shara to continue a frank, faith-forward talk about his book Is The Government Legally Killing Us, and why he believes the modern medical system can operate like a machine that rewards compliance more than healing. Along the way, we confront a question that hits every family sooner or later: who holds the real power in healthcare, the patient, the doctor, or the policies behind the curtain?We trace the ideas Schara connects to a broader culture shift: collectivism, medical education pipelines, and a country dependent on pharmaceuticals. Then we move into the legal and financial structures he says shape outcomes, including the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, Medicare and Medicaid incentives, and his reading of Obamacare Section 1553. We also slow down on “informed consent” and the AMA Code of Medical Ethics, especially how phrases like “recommended treatments” and “medically appropriate options” can limit what patients ever hear, even when the language sounds ethical and compassionate.Finally, we talk solutions in plain terms, not silver bullets: fear, courage, and responsibility. Shara frames Revelation 13 as a way to understand both the physical pressure to comply and the spiritual call to repent of turning our birthright over to the state. If you care about medical freedom, patient rights, Christian ethics in medicine, and how incentives can distort healthcare, this one will challenge you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs a new angle, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: where do you think true medical autonomy begins?https://ouramazinggrace.net/Tragedy-hospitalSupport the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailWe live in a world of thousands of languages and countless cultural differences, but Genesis makes a bold claim that cuts through the noise: every nation traces back to one family after the flood. That single idea can change how we talk about race, identity, and our neighbors, and it is where our devotional starts as we read Genesis 9:18-26 together.We walk through the sons of Noah and ask why the text highlights Ham as “the father of Canaan.” I share why that detail matters historically and spiritually, especially when you remember Moses is writing for Israel on the way to the Promised Land where the Canaanites live. Along the way, we connect the Bible’s storyline with clear, simple thinking about how human diversity spreads over time, without losing the central point that Scripture is making about our shared origin and shared accountability before God.Then the tone shifts to a warning that feels painfully modern: Noah plants a vineyard, drinks, gets drunk, and exposes himself. The Bible’s honesty about its heroes is part of its power, and Noah’s failure becomes a sober reminder that spiritual victories do not cancel future temptations. We lean on 1 Peter 5:8, talk candidly about alcohol’s real-world damage from a physician’s perspective, and preview the generational consequences that follow Noah’s sin.If this devotional helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find More Than Medicine.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA discounted heart scan for $80 turns into a moment of clarity: medicine isn’t only shaped by what’s true, but also by what gets rewarded. We sit down with Scott Schara, returning guest and father of Grace, to talk about his book “Is the Government Legally Killing Us?” and the case he makes that modern healthcare incentives can be engineered through law, regulation, and reimbursement so thoroughly that accountability disappears when patients are harmed.We walk through the story behind the book, including why Scott frames the title as a question, what he says he found across 4,000 hours of research, and why Grace’s death in the ICU during COVID became both a personal breaking point and a public mission. Along the way, we talk candidly about “programming” in medical training, the fear-driven narratives many of us lived through, and why so many good people stayed quiet even when something felt off. Scott also explains why he added chapters about Grace after the manuscript was “done,” and how emotion and evidence belong together if you want to reach family and friends who are not awake yet.We also dig into the deeper structure: Jacobson v Massachusetts, the Flexner Report, the rise of the medical-industrial complex, and the claim that CMS reimbursement policies and healthcare metrics quietly set the real standard of care. If you care about medical freedom, informed consent, patient autonomy, or how hospital payment systems influence clinical decisions, you’ll find plenty here to wrestle with. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a nudge to think, and leave a review with the question you still can’t shake.https://ouramazinggrace.net/Tragedy-hospitalSupport the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA rainbow can feel like a quick, pretty moment after a storm. We take it seriously as Scripture does: a visible sign of an unbreakable promise. From Genesis 9:8–17, we walk through God’s covenant with Noah and his descendants and even with the animals, and we ask what it means that God binds himself unilaterally and unconditionally to never again destroy all flesh with a worldwide flood. That single promise turns the sky into a reminder that God is faithful even when we are not. We also tackle a thoughtful Bible question: how could Moses write with such detail about events far outside his lifetime, even recording conversations between God and Noah? We point to the doctrine of divine revelation and the Holy Spirit’s role in Scripture, grounding our confidence that Genesis is not speculation but God’s message to his people. Along the way, we contrast conditional covenants with Israel and the cost of disobedience, so the bigger biblical storyline comes into focus. Then we bring it home with providence and evangelism. God’s covenant includes living creatures, and we share a striking mission-trip story from the Yucatán that raises the question of how animals sense danger ahead of time. Finally, we connect the rainbow to Revelation 10, where a rainbow appears again, pointing us to Jesus, his first coming in humility, and his return in glory and judgment. If you want clear Bible teaching on the meaning of the rainbow, Noah’s covenant, and how to share the gospel with your kids and friends, this devotional is for you. Subscribe, share, and leave a review, and tell us: what do you think of when you see a rainbow?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan Mail“We have no king but Caesar.” That line from John 19 is only a few words, but it shines a harsh light on the way fear can hijack faith. I’m Dr Robert Jackson, and on More Than Medicine I read the Easter account with fresh eyes, then ask a question that refuses to stay in church language: when pressure rises, who actually rules your heart?We walk through the biblical worldview behind the moment. Israel’s history is filled with people who refused to treat rulers like gods, from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing tall before Nebuchadnezzar, to Mordecai refusing to bow and Esther risking her life to speak. Those stories aren’t here for nostalgia. They help us name modern idols: safety, approval, status, and the urge to let politics or institutions do the job only God can do.Then we bring it down to street level with a simple test. When your child is sick, when your marriage is on fire, when money gets tight, when a diagnosis lands, who do you call first? I also share my own kidney cancer scare and what it taught me about faith over fear, prayer, and trusting Jesus as King even when outcomes are unknown. Finally, I preview an upcoming conversation with Scott Shara and his book Is Our Government Legally Killing Us?, challenging the habit of treating government as our ultimate rescuer in healthcare and retirement.If this stirred something, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review. What’s one moment in your life that revealed who your “king” really was?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailYou don’t just have opinions, a job title, or a voting record, you carry an image. We start with Genesis 9:6-7 and follow the weight of that truth: every human being is made in the image of God, which makes life sacred and makes worship and obedience non-negotiable. If God’s likeness is stamped on you, then “half-hearted” faith stops making sense, and the question becomes personal: what are you holding back from Him?From there we fast-forward to Jesus facing a political trap about paying taxes to Caesar. He points to the image on a coin, then delivers a line that still cuts through noise today: give earthly rulers what they’re due, and give God what belongs to God. We talk about what was left unsaid but clearly understood, that we belong to God because we bear His image, and why pride can keep religious people from surrender even when truth is right in front of them.Then we move into God’s command to be fruitful and multiply, Psalm 127’s view of children as a gift, and the cultural forces that treat family as optional and life as disposable. We discuss abortion in America, the below-replacement fertility rate, and why the “economic reasons” story often ignores the biggest factors. We also share our experience with homeschooling, why worldview matters, what the stats show about faith after graduation, and why overpopulation panic misses the real issues of distribution, land use, and human treachery.Subscribe for more, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part challenged you most: worship, obedience, or trusting God with family and the future?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailCan a government agency decide what goes into your body, or your child’s body? That single question drives a frank conversation with Rebecca Terrell, a nurse and journalist, as we examine vaccine mandates through the lens of medical freedom, bodily autonomy, and informed consent. We separate “what you think about vaccines” from “what the state can force,” and we explain why that distinction matters even for people who generally support vaccination. We also dig into how public health messaging works when fear is the tool. We talk herd immunity, how “epidemic” can be defined, and why phrases like “safe and effective” may sound reassuring while still hiding narrow regulatory definitions. Along the way we discuss exemption requests we see in a medical practice, including the ethical line around medical exemptions and how religious exemptions are commonly framed under First Amendment protections, while noting that rules vary by state. From there, we zoom out to incentives and trust: conflicts of interest, pharmaceutical influence, and what research questions parents keep asking such as vaccinated vs unvaccinated comparisons and the cumulative impact of the childhood vaccine schedule. We touch on measles history, vitamin A treatment, and how legislative fights like Florida’s Medical Freedom Act connect to older precedent like Jacobson v. Massachusetts. If you care about vaccine policy, parental rights, and medical ethics, this conversation is built to challenge assumptions and sharpen your questions. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the biggest question you want answered next.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailBlood shows up everywhere in our stories, our movies, and our arguments but Genesis treats it with a gravity most of us have forgotten. We sit with Genesis 9:5–6 and slow down long enough to hear what God is actually saying: blood represents life, and life is sacred because people are made in the image of God. That single claim reshapes how we think about violence, dignity, and what we owe each other when harm is done.From that foundation, we talk about justice in the real world. Genesis 9 doesn’t hand us a full legal blueprint, but it does establish human government under God and a clear accountability for murder. That takes us into a careful look at capital punishment and the death penalty, including an honest acknowledgment that our judicial systems can be broken. We explain why flaws in human institutions don’t cancel God’s moral standard, and why the passage rejects personal revenge while calling society to ordered justice.Then we ask the hard question: is there room for mercy? Scripture’s own stories answer yes, and we look at what mercy looks like without pretending sin is small. We close by tracing the Hebrew word for “shed” (Shapak) through the Bible until it lands on Jesus, the one whose blood is poured out for us. If this helped you, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review. What stands out most to you: the call to justice or the invitation to mercy?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA military general tells Gary Dawson he has to leave the Amazon and then a little girl runs up, wraps her arms around his leg, and changes the whole tone of the confrontation. That moment captures the heart of this conversation with Dr. Robert Jackson: what it looks like to follow a calling when the pressure is real, the stakes are high, and the outcome is out of your hands. Gary, author of Gringo Mama, shares why his family stayed in Venezuela after missionaries were expelled, and how decades of life among the Yanomama people shaped his faith, language, and sense of purpose. We also go where most mission stories don’t. Gary explains the Yanomama view of the spirit world and the role of shamans, describing fear, deception, and the dark promise of “power” that often ends in destruction. He recounts a tense journey into an enemy village, a night of warnings, and a chilling encounter where a shaman claims he heard them coming and identifies God as the “enemy God.” The description of a place with no darkness, no death, and a crystal river brings the Bible to mind and raises hard questions about spiritual warfare, discernment, and what evil looks like across cultures and at home. At the center, we come back to the gospel. Gary reflects on assurance of salvation, the truth that Jesus saves us when we can’t save ourselves, and the deeper comfort that Christ also keeps us. We close with practical needs and prayer: help printing more copies of the book, support for medical debt from caring for the Yanomama, and urgent prayer for two year old Rihanna, diagnosed with aggressive leukemia. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these stories and the hope behind them.Christian Light MinistriesPO Box 23881Jacksonville Florida32241Make check payable to Christian Light Ministries...In memo put for Gary and Maria DawsonSupport the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA world remade, a family blessed, and a single command that reshapes the way we see life, food, and worship—Genesis 9:1–4 holds more than a post-flood to-do list. We open the text and trace a living thread from Noah’s altar to the cross, asking why God repeats the call to multiply, why animals now fear humans, why meat is permitted, and why blood is set apart as holy. Along the way, we weave Scripture with lived experience, including a sobering ER story that makes the phrase “the life is in the blood” unforgettable.We sit with the tension of authority and stewardship, exploring how humanity’s role changes after the flood and why domesticated animals stay while the wild ones run. Then we probe the dietary shift: flesh is given for food, yet the blood—marked as life—belongs to God, reserved for atonement. Leviticus 17:11 and the Hebrew nefesh illuminate how Scripture unites life and soul, treating blood not as symbol only but as the vital essence of living beings. That insight turns our attention from the knife to the altar, where ancient sacrifices pointed beyond themselves.The journey culminates in Hebrews, where the limits of bulls and goats yield to the finished work of Christ. One offering, for all time. A priest who sits because the work is done. We connect the theological dots with pastoral clarity: obedience invites blessing even when it feels upside down, stewardship demands care in a fearful world, and salvation rests not on our effort but on the once-for-all blood of Jesus. Join us, open your Bible, and step into the story that still shapes our daily choices and eternal hope. If this moved you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailWhat if the Constitution’s simplest safeguard has been hiding in plain sight? We dive into nullification as a clean, contract-based concept: the states, as principals, created a federal agent with enumerated powers, and when that agent wanders outside the four corners of the contract, the states can treat those actions as void. No saber-rattling, no chaos—just the same logic courts use every day when parties breach an agreement.With constitutional lawyer Joe Wolverton, we unpack James Madison’s playbook from Federalist 45 and 46, where interposition and noncooperation form a peaceful path to restore balance. We ground the theory with modern examples—state-level marijuana markets, raw milk sales, and selective firearms enforcement—that show the Tenth Amendment already works when states simply refuse to lend resources to federal overreach. The myth of troops marching evaporates when you look at the map: these states remain firmly in the Union, and life goes on.We also confront the money problem. Federal grants come with strings that tug policy far from home. Saying no takes fiscal backbone and voters who reward principle over subsidies. But there’s a payoff: predictable liberty draws builders, families, and entrepreneurs. When a state cuts red tape and honors constitutional limits, commerce expands, communities strengthen, and economies rise on organic growth rather than federal drip feeds.If you want clear steps, you’ll find them here: understand the Tenth Amendment as a tool, push for state laws of noncooperation, read Federalist 45 and 46, and support candidates who will treat the Constitution as a binding compact. No new amendment required—just the will to follow the one we already have. If this conversation sharpened your thinking, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review with the one federal policy you think your state should stop enforcing first.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA quiet altar on a cleansed earth lights the way for our own hearts. We open Genesis 8:21–22 and watch Noah step from judgment into grace, offering a sacrifice that Scripture calls a “soothing aroma.” From that single act, we draw a line to the cross and ask what kind of worship makes sense when the King of ages has stepped down to redeem us. Casual praise cannot carry a love like his. Passionate, grateful, all‑of‑life worship can.We unpack why the Bible says God “smelled” the aroma, exploring anthropomorphism and how human language reaches for divine reality. The answer leads to a weighty word—propitiation. Noah’s altar pointed forward to Christ, the atoning sacrifice whose blood satisfies justice and secures mercy. Our prayers, songs, and obedience rise not because we are impressive, but because they are offered in his name. That frees us from performance and fills us with confidence: the Judge of all the earth sees, hears, and knows, and he delights to show himself strong for those fully devoted to him.From worship, we turn to promise. God binds the world to a steady rhythm: seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night. While the earth remains, these will not cease. That pledge calms modern fears about chaos and catastrophe. Yes, there is a coming day when the present order gives way and a new heaven and new earth arrive, free of the curse. Until then, providence holds the calendar. We rest, work, and pray inside a world kept by God’s word.Join us as we connect gratitude at the altar to courage in daily life, reflect on human frailty and everlasting mercy, and find anchored hope in promises that do not break. If this encourages you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review—what promise from Scripture steadies you this week?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailTired of hearing that term limits will fix Washington? We take a hard look at the logic behind capping years in office and explain why the move can backfire. With constitutional law scholar Joe Wolverton, we trace the real source of entrenched power to voter incentives, not a missing clause, and explore how frequent elections already function as the framers’ built-in check. Along the way, we unpack the risks of a Convention of States, from illusory promises to the danger of rewriting more than anyone bargained for.Hamilton’s Federalist No. 72 takes center stage as we examine how forced exits can drain motivation for good governance, creating lame ducks who feel less accountable to the people they serve. We walk through real-world incentives: incumbents enjoy free media and district benefits, challengers must buy attention, and constituents often reward short-term spoils over long-term restraint. Swap names under a term cap and the same priorities often persist, just with fresher faces and shorter horizons.This conversation leans into first principles. A republic relies on voter choice; removing candidates by law narrows that choice and can sideline rare voices who fight surveillance creep, endless war, or runaway spending. Structural tweaks cannot replace the work of civic renewal. If we change what we demand from representatives, ballots become the most powerful term limit on offer.We close with a teaser for next week’s topic: the authority of states to push back on federal overreach. Want a head start? Head to jbs.org/states for videos, tools, and background on federalism and state power. If this perspective challenged you, share it with a friend, subscribe for the follow-up on nullification, and leave a review to tell us where you stand.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA barren mountain, soaked earth, and a small family stepping into a silent world—Noah’s first move isn’t survival strategy but worship. We open Genesis 8:20 and trace how an altar on Ararat reframes gratitude, cost, and the shape of true devotion in a new beginning. When Noah offers from every clean animal and bird, he isn’t burning excess. He’s giving up what would feed, clothe, and seed the future. That one-seventh offering cuts into comfort and reveals a heart that trusts God more than margins. From there, we follow the Bible’s clear thread: sin brings death, forgiveness requires blood, and cheap worship is no worship at all.We then bridge the flood to our lives. Rescue is more than survival; it’s transformation. We remember what it means to be pulled from the mire, washed clean, and given a new name through Jesus Christ. As we unpack the meaning of propitiation—how the cross satisfies both God’s righteousness and justice—we see Noah’s altar as a signpost pointing to the final sacrifice. The question turns personal: if we are bought with a price and temples of the Holy Spirit, what does our gratitude actually cost? Time, habits, money, reputation—worship touches all of it.Along the way, we revisit why Cain’s offering failed and Abel’s was accepted, why blood atonement is central, and how a life of thanksgiving looks when it moves beyond words to embodied trust. The aim isn’t guilt, but clarity and courage: devotion that smells like Noah’s smoke and shines with Christ’s love. Listen, reflect, and decide what you will place on the altar today. If this conversation stirred you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailWhat if the fastest path to a balanced budget isn’t a new amendment at all, but simply enforcing the one we already have? We sit down with constitutional lawyer Joe Wolverton to dismantle the popular case for a new constitutional convention and to map out a realistic, lawful way to rein in Washington’s spending. Joe traces his journey from a military family to constitutional scholarship and lays out a plain reading of the Constitution: enumerated powers are few, and everything else belongs to the states and the people. If federal actors stayed within those limits, the budget would contract dramatically—no new text required.We go deep on the balanced budget amendment pitch and why it misunderstands incentives. If leaders ignore the document they swore to support, adding another line won’t cultivate virtue or restraint. Using a clear contract analogy, Joe explains the founders’ design: the states are the principals, the federal government is the agent, and acts beyond enumerated powers are void in principle and should be refused in practice. That refusal is not rebellion; it is the remedy in Federalist 46, where states decline to cooperate with unconstitutional programs, starving them of the local machinery they need to function.You’ll hear sharp examples of federal overreach—sprawling agencies, expansive taxation, and costly global commitments—with a sober reminder that even well-intended amendments can backfire. The cautionary lessons of the 16th and 17th Amendments loom large, and the risk of a runaway convention is real once the door is opened. Instead of rolling the dice on a rewrite, we make the case for an attainable plan: educate state legislators on their oath, assert reserved powers, and reestablish constitutional boundaries. That’s how to make America states again—and how to restore fiscal sanity without gambling the founding charter.If this conversation challenged your assumptions or gave you a new playbook, follow the show, share it with a friend who cares about constitutional limits, and leave a review with the one action you’ll take in your state.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailWhat if the real dinosaur debate isn’t about bones, but about the story we use to read them? We take you from ancient dragon legends and striking biblical descriptions to modern fossil labs that report soft tissue in dinosaur remains, then ask why two smart people can study the same evidence and land on timelines that are worlds apart. Rather than dodging the hard questions, we walk straight into them: Could Noah have housed dinosaur kinds on the Ark? Why do so many cultures remember great reptiles? And how do post-flood changes—shorter lifespans, harsher climates, and rising fear between man and beast—explain rapid extinctions?Along the way, we contrast two starting points. One begins with deep time and unguided processes; the other trusts the authority of Scripture, a recent creation, and a global flood. Those foundations don’t just sort fossils; they shape ethics, purpose, and hope. If suffering and death ruled for ages before humanity, the biblical arc from Eden to the cross wobbles. But if death enters through Adam and the fossil record reflects catastrophe and judgment, then the atonement of Jesus Christ stands at the center of history, with the promise of a restored creation where death and predation end.We keep the tone warm and thoughtful as we unpack Leviathan and Behemoth, the meaning of “kinds,” and why average dinosaur size matters for Ark logistics. We press into how worldview forms conclusions, encourage honest inquiry, and invite you to consider whether Scripture should frame consensus—or the other way around. Listen to be challenged, to think deeply about origins and meaning, and to strengthen a biblical worldview that makes sense of evidence and life. If this conversation stirred you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can join the journey.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailWant to change Washington by rewriting the rules? Not so fast. We sit down with constitutional lawyer Joe Wolverton to pull back the curtain on the modern push for an Article V constitutional convention—and why the promise of a “limited” convention is a myth with stakes too high to ignore. Joe walks us through the lean language of Article V, showing how it lacks guidance on delegate selection, voting rules, convention scope, and enforcement. That vacuum invites capture by big money and national organizations eager to shape the charter itself, putting core rights—from life to the Second Amendment—at real risk.We go beyond procedure to the heart issue: paper doesn’t turn oath-breakers into oath-keepers. If leaders already ignore their oaths, extra lines in the Constitution won’t restore fidelity. The better path is the older path—virtue in candidates, informed citizens who know the Bill of Rights, and states that use the Tenth Amendment to enforce limits. Joe lays out concrete examples of state-level resistance working right now, from gun policy to raw milk and marijuana, proving federalism still has teeth when locals engage.The conversation closes with a clear action step: build influence where it counts. Your state legislators know your name, answer your calls, and vote on measures that either open or block a convention. Use streamlined tools to email committees, attend hearings, and make your voice matter. And stay tuned—next week we tackle the two biggest selling points for a convention, the balanced budget amendment and term limits, and why enforcement often beats rewriting. If you value constitutional government grounded in real-world accountability, subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review telling us how you’ll engage your statehouse this month.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA sealed door. A silent pause. Then rain on a roof no one had ever heard before. We open with the stark drama of ark dark and follow Noah’s family from fear to freedom, tracing how God first invites people into rest and then sends them out with purpose. That rhythm—come in for refuge, go out for mission—becomes the thread that ties Genesis 8 to the words of Jesus and the everyday choices we face.We walk through the text where God tells Noah’s family to leave the ark and fill the earth, echoing the original command to be fruitful and multiply. Along the way we face the tension between God’s design for abundance and the many moments in history when fear tried to choke growth—infanticide, genocidal regimes, and policies that treat children as liabilities. Drawing from Psalm 127, we make a countercultural case: children are gifts, not interruptions, and life is meant to be welcomed. That same mindset carries into spiritual formation. If the ark was an ark of rest, it was also a launchpad for impact.From there we turn to disciple-making and why multiplication outpaces addition. Using Paul’s charge in 2 Timothy 2:2, we map a simple, repeatable chain: teach faithful people who teach others also. A penny-doubling illustration brings the math to life, but the heart remains pastoral: invest in one person for a year, repeat, and trust God with the compounding results. We also name the friction—people can be fickle, plans stall, and momentum fades. Still, obedience is the path forward: rest in Christ, step out in faith, and multiply what you’ve received.If you’re hungry for a faith that moves from safety to sending, from scarcity to abundance, and from isolated effort to generational impact, this conversation will steady your steps. Listen, share with a friend, and tell us: who will you invest in next? If this resonated, follow the show, leave a review, and subscribe so you never miss a new episode.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailEver wonder why so many smart people feel lost when policy gets real? We invited Dan Fenton from Patriot Academy to walk us through a practical path from frustration to action—one living room class, one church cohort, one teen legislative debate at a time. Dan’s story moves from aviation management and profound personal loss to a renewed calling: equip citizens to understand the Constitution from the founders’ own words and use that knowledge to love their neighbors through clear, local action.We unpack the heartbeat of Patriot Academy, founded by former Texas legislator Rick Green: form leaders of character who can read primary sources, reason from first principles, and navigate real legislative process. Dan explains core offerings like Constitution Alive, filmed at Independence Hall with David Barton, and Biblical Citizenship, which connects faith-informed ethics to everyday civic responsibility. We also spotlight Rebuilding Liberty, a four-part, highly practical series that helps participants choose an issue—parental rights, property rights, election engagement—and map the specific steps to make a measurable difference before the midterms and beyond.What makes this model work is accessibility. Anyone can become a free host at PatriotAcademy.com, stream sessions at home or church, and invite friends, students, or a homeschool co-op. Workbooks translate the Constitution into plain English alongside the original text, and flexible formats fit lunch breaks or Sunday afternoons. For teens, regional and national leadership congresses turn abstract civics into hands-on learning: draft a bill, debate it, feel the momentum of process. Alumni stories show how confidence grows when young people see how laws are made and where their voices count.If you care about civic literacy, parental rights, or simply want your community to think clearly and act with grace, this conversation offers a friendly on-ramp. Listen, share with someone who’s ready to host a class, and help us grow a generation that knows the text, loves their neighbors, and steps up with courage. Enjoy the episode, and if it sparks ideas, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us where you’d launch your first class.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA man lifts the covering of an ark and stares into a world made strange—mud-caked plains, unsettled skies, and the quiet left by judgment. We walk through that moment with Noah and trace the precise timeline of birds, days, and decisions, then widen the lens to the sweeping changes a global cataclysm could unleash. Oceans growing, mountains heaving upward, climates splitting into ice and desert, and human lifespans bending downward—each thread connects to a coherent picture of a post-flood Earth.From there we head beneath our feet. Fossil beds spanning continents tell a story of rapid burial and vast energy. We unpack why marine invertebrates often sit deep in the record while larger land animals appear higher, and how mobility, habitat, and water flow could explain the order. The coelacanth surfaces as a provocative example—once labeled a relic of deep time, now alive and well—nudging us to reconsider assumptions about extinction dates and layer meanings. Polystrate trees and mixed deposits remind us that geology can be messy, especially if formed under violent conditions.We also talk about worldview. Data does not speak without interpretation, and whether you come with a uniformitarian or biblical lens shapes what patterns you see and which questions you ask. Our aim is not to score points but to offer a cohesive reading of Scripture and science that honors both judgment and mercy. If the ark foreshadows Christ, rescue is personal and present: safety through chaos, gratitude over pride, and hope that looks beyond the storm to solid ground. Listen, test the claims, and share your take—we welcome thoughtful pushback and honest curiosity.If this conversation moved you or made you think, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Your feedback helps more listeners find these deep dives and join the journey.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailStart with the data, stay with the people. That’s the pulse of our conversation with Brian Hooker, PhD—biochemical engineer, researcher, and chief scientific officer at Children’s Health Defense—who traces how a family crisis led to two decades of FOIA digging, contested publications, and a book designed to make complex evidence visible to every parent. We unpack what happens when you compare vaccinated and unvaccinated groups in real-world studies, why some signals around chronic illness and neurodevelopment keep appearing, and how clear visuals can change minds faster than long abstracts.Brian walks us through the backstory of Vax Unvax: Let the Science Speak, co-authored with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and why assembling studies with unvaccinated controls became an urgent mission after federal agencies declined to run direct comparisons. We talk about aluminum adjuvants, polysorbate 80, and potential mechanisms that could help explain observed outcomes. We also address one of the hardest topics: SIDS patterns around well-baby visits, with new state-level data suggesting higher risk after clustered two-month vaccinations, especially among girls. Throughout, we keep circling back to informed consent—what it looks like in a clinic room, why timing matters, and how to slow decisions without fear when immediate disease risk is low.If you’re a clinician, a parent, or a skeptic who wants more than slogans, this episode invites you to weigh studies, question assumptions, and make decisions with eyes open. We share resources, discuss journal roadblocks, and reflect on how to practice medicine in a way that values transparency over pressure. If this conversation helps you think more clearly, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help others find the show.Amazon Book link = https://tinyurl.com/2dtc9pdnSupport the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA dove with an olive leaf, a window cracked open to a washed world, and a family waiting for dry ground—Genesis 8 gives us a vivid frame to see God’s justice and mercy side by side. We walk through Noah’s long year, trace the raven and the dove, and face the question many raise today: can a loving God also judge? Rather than dodge the tension, we let Scripture guide us from the Flood to Sodom and Gomorrah and forward to Revelation’s winepress, where heaven itself declares that God’s judgments are true and righteous.What emerges is not a harsh deity but the Holy One who loves without lying about evil. We push back on the comfortable claim “my God isn’t like that” by listening to the Bible’s witness: the Judge of all the earth does what is right, spares the righteous, and opposes corruption. Then we turn to the surprising center of Christian hope—imputed righteousness. Noah found favor because he believed, and his faith took shape as obedience. In Christ, that pattern culminates: God credits the righteousness of Jesus to those who trust Him, not because of works but by grace through faith. The cross is not a minor footnote; it is the ark that carries us through the flood of judgment.Along the way, we explore how a strong view of divine justice actually anchors compassion, courage, and moral clarity in a confused age. If judgment is real, grace is astonishing; if holiness is true, mercy becomes more than a slogan. We end with a clear reminder that our only plea is the blood of Jesus, our only hope the finished work of the crucified and risen Lord. Listen, reflect, and share with someone who needs a sturdy word about love, justice, and the righteousness only Christ can give. If this conversation helps you, follow the show, leave a review, and pass it on to a friend who’s wrestling with these questions.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA plane touches down in Bethel and everything changes. What began as a single trip becomes a years-long commitment to Alaska’s remote villages, shaped not by big events but by small tables, shared stories, and the courage to listen. We open up about what we learned from Native communities—family first, care for elders, and the quiet strength of sharing—and how that humility reshaped our mission from “bringing answers” to honoring God’s image in culture and walking with people through real pain.We talk frankly about the hard realities: high suicide rates, addiction, and isolation in roadless communities with limited access to care. We also face a difficult missionary legacy in Alaska and why we chose a different posture—repentant, relational, and patient. That led us to focus on two places, Kivalina and Good News Bay, where we now spend seven to ten days each month. No stages, no hurry, just presence. In Good News Bay, a dusty binder listed hundreds of infant baptisms but only two adult baptisms since the 1970s. This year, seven people chose baptism—some in a bathtub—alongside first steps of sobriety, reconciled marriages, and a fresh desire to build stable homes.Along the way, we share the heartbeat behind the work: peace and joy that do not depend on changing circumstances but on the One who meets us in them. We outline the scope—roughly 100 villages with no gospel presence—and the practicals, from small teams to bush plane logistics and why one transformed life is worth every mile. If the story of Kivalina and Good News Bay stirs you, consider praying, sharing, or partnering so more villages across Alaska can experience lasting hope.If this moved you, subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the show. Want to get involved or support the work? Visit Frontier Alaska Missions dot com and tell us how you’d like to help.https://www.frontieralaskamissions.com/https://standforhealthfreedom.com/stand/south-carolina/Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailA single verse in Genesis launches a century-spanning adventure: did Noah’s Ark truly rest on the mountains of Ararat, and can it be found today? We trace the trail from ancient testimony to modern expeditions, weighing bold claims, failed climbs, and famous controversies along the way. From Josephus and Chrysostom to Frederick Parrot, James Bryce, and astronaut James Irwin, the mountain draws explorers with the promise of proof and the hope of closure. The Russian aviator tale unravels under scrutiny, and the Durupinar “boat” shape bends back to geology, reminding us how easily longing can outrun evidence.As we sort through competing locations, shifting timelines, and personal testimonies—Georgie Hagopian’s cliffside Ark, Ed Davis’s wartime sighting—we step back to ask the deeper question: what do we really want to find? The Torah moves past the Ark without assigning it ongoing sacred power, and that narrative choice matters. Isaiah’s call to seek the Lord, not relics, reframes the search. The parable of the rich man and Lazarus presses the point: those who ignore Moses and the prophets won’t be convinced by spectacle. If the Resurrection does not soften a heart, no weathered beam will.We don’t dismiss history, science, or the thrill of discovery. We honor them, and then place them in their right order. Faith stands on the living Word, not the hope of a perfect artifact; transformation comes through the gospel preached in the power of the Spirit. That’s the pivot of our conversation: from icy slopes and debated photos to the clear call to seek, trust, and speak. If you’re stirred by the mystery of Ararat, lean into the greater wonder—grace that changes lives. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find these conversations.Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Send us Fan MailWhat if you reached 24 without ever hearing the gospel in a way that made sense? That’s the question at the center of Corey’s gripping story—an Alaskan childhood marked by addiction, years in juvenile detention, and a November night under bright stars that felt like a crossroads. Two surprising messengers—a man in a drug house and a grieving father—tell him the same thing: give your life to Jesus. In treatment, Romans 5:8 lands like an arrow, and the room shifts from shame to hope. Corey can’t keep quiet. He starts meeting new arrivals at the front desk, telling anyone who will listen that Christ died for people like us.From there, the journey turns to the church itself. Corey loves the Book of Acts and longs to see its heartbeat—shared meals, Scripture, generosity, and mission—alive in real time. With a mentor’s nudge, he opens his home. What begins as ten friends around a table becomes a living-room church packed with people coming out of addiction, prison, and camps. No programs. Just worship, the Word, and names that matter. For eight years he pastors that growing community, measuring success by transformed lives rather than polish.Then a moment in a homeless camp reframes the mission. Many faces are Alaska Native, and a woman from Unalakleet asks the clarifying question: do you want to do something? The answer points to the villages—over a hundred communities with little or no gospel presence, many accessible only by plane or river. Corey and his team embrace the challenge, honoring culture, building trust, and choosing presence over spectacle. This is frontier ministry in the truest sense: slow, relational, and relentless, aimed at bringing clear hope where it’s rarely heard.If stories of raw redemption, simple church, and bold mission stir you, press play, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find it. Subscribe for part two as we head into the villages and the practical realities of reaching Alaska’s remote communities.https://www.frontieralaskamissions.com/Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/