Three Pastors Walk into a Bar

<p>Chris, Greg, and Ken are joined by Arizona State University Assistant Professor Jonathan Barth to give us a remedial class in the two basic economic principles of inflation and debt. We need to be reminded how these principles work because our country is quickly veering off into risky territory from dramatic spikes in both.</p>

<p>Chris, Greg, and Ken help you to decide who to vote for in the 2022 Idaho primary election on May 17. They look back at the many interviews they’ve done with key candidates at the state and district levels. As always, they comment on the issues affecting religious liberty, personal freedom, and states’ rights at stake.<br><br>Online resources:<br>KCRCC Recommended Candidates <a href="http://(kootenaigop.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(kootenaigop.org</a>)<br>Sitting Legislators’ Votes, Positions, Funding <a href="http://(justfacts.votesmart.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(justfacts.votesmart.org</a>)<br>Idaho Freedom Index also Spending and Education <a href="http://(idahofreedom.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(idahofreedom.org</a>)<br>American Conservative Union - Idaho Ratings <a href="http://(ratings.conservative.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(ratings.conservative.org</a>)</p>

<p>Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken meet Priscilla Giddings, who is running to step up from her House of Representatives seat to Idaho Lt. Governor in the 2022 primary election. Her background as a world class powerlifter, US Air Force fighter pilot, recipient of college degrees in science, multiple term Idaho House Representative, and mom, she is a formidable candidate.</p>

<p>Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken meet Adam Rorick who is running for Idaho State Representative seat 1a to discuss controversial issues facing Idaho residents and how Adam would represent his constituents in the Boise state house.</p>

<p>The three pastors belly up to the virtual bar with Todd Engel, who is running for Idaho state representative seat 1b on a platform primarily about keeping federal government overreach in check. Todd was convicted of participating in a land use protest in Nevada in 2014 and spent four and one half years in federal prison before charges against him were dropped.</p>

<p>Senior Pastor Chris and his wife Kim plus Assoc. Pastor Ken meet up with Idaho Secretary of State candidate Mary Souza. She was the first state lawmaker in America to draft legislation banning private dark money, like what was distributed by Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the last election, from being used to operate our public elections.</p>

<p>See what Branden Durst plans to do if elected as State School Superintendent.</p>

<p>The Idaho 2022 primary election is May 17, the general election is Nov. 8. Republican Dale Hawkins is running for Idaho State Representative for District 2 seat B. He lives with his wife near Fernwood, ID in Benewah County south of Kootenai Co. and Lake Coeur d’Alene. We interview Dale and get his perspective on some of the most pressing issues on the minds of Idahoans. <a href="http://dalehawkinsforidaho.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">dalehawkinsforidaho.com</a></p>

<p>Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken sit down with Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director of the Union Gospel Mission in Spokane, WA. They discuss the mission’s many ministries to the homeless, poor, and addicted and how ordinary people can be Jesus’s hands extended to those most vulnerable and at risk around us.</p>

<p>Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken sit down with Greg Pruett, president of the Idaho 2nd Amendment Alliance to discuss the current state of gun rights in Idaho, one of the most gun friendly states in the nation. We’re faced with fatal gun shootings weekly, which enrage gun control proponents. How can America both protect its constitutional right to gun ownership and prevent the shooting of innocent victims.</p>

<p>This week, our podcast production team of Chris, Ken, and Heidi follows the money that’s changing hands between the COVID vaccine makers and the politicians in Washington, DC. Huge campaign contributions and expensive lobbying is buying pharmaceutical companies favor with politicians who award massive vaccine contracts to those same companies. Meanwhile, many congressional representatives invest in pharma stocks that they know will surge in value, netting them windfalls in profits.</p>

<p>Pastors Chris, Greg, and Ken are joined by Dusty Frantz from the Convention of States Project to discuss how Article V of the US Constitution could be legally used to make critically needed amendments by circumventing our habitually self-serving Congress.</p>

<p>Chris, Greg, and Ken sit down with Heather Scott, the three term state representative from Idaho District 1. They discuss some of the most important and controversial issues facing Idaho as they relate to the national political stage and the future of our beloved home state. As always, we end with what the Bible has to say to Christians about how to navigate our difficult times and what we can do to make a difference from a biblical worldview.<br><br>To download 101 Things You Can Do and more information, visit :<br><a href="http://growingfreedomidaho.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">growingfreedomidaho.com</a><br><a href="http://repheatherscott.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">repheatherscott.com</a></p>

<p>Chris, Greg, and Ken are joined by Professor Jeffrey McCall of DePauw University. They discuss how the free press that we were once proud of and that held our politics in check has sold out to a small group of big corporations and the interests of their owners instead of the public they are responsible to serve.</p>

<p>Chris, Greg, and Ken discuss the results of a recent survey of Americans’ attitudes about mental health issues, some causes of the stigma surrounding mental health in the Church, and how the Church can partner with mental health professionals to effectively help those affected by mental illness. Their guest is Dr. Robert Hoppe, who is a licensed Psychologist, cognitive behavioral therapist, and Professor of Psychology at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://atholbaptistchurch.subspla.sh/dhgwghv" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mental Health In the Church – Part 2</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://atholbaptistchurch.subspla.sh/k78xddf" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mental Health In the Church – Part 3</a></p>

<p>Three pastors meet with Joe Evens of KIND Idaho to discuss the legalization of marijuana in Idaho.</p>

<p>The pastors interview Dr. Rick Hawke about the Open Arms Pregnancy Center.</p>

<p>Worship leader Tim and associate pastor Richard debate the appropriateness of different styles of music and genres for worship. With the help of senior pastor Chris and associate pastor Greg, they all come to a consensus on what believers should listen and worship to.</p>

<p>The pastors discuss the reality of human trafficking with Anthony from the 611 Network.</p>

<p>Our very first episode.</p>

<p>Ken, Greg, and Richard debate the significance of connections between the popular show series The Chosen and the Mormon church.</p><p><br></p><p>Athol Baptist Church urges all viewers of The Chosen to realize that it is a fictional story. Consider it entertainment only and not as an addition to or substitute for the Holy Bible. </p>