In God We Trusted

What does the Bible teach about revolution, and what can history show us about where revolutionary movements often lead? In this episode of In God We Trusted, Sam and Will examine biblical examples including Abimelech, Absalom, Jeroboam, and Jehu, then connect those patterns to modern politics and the 1979 Iranian Revolution. They discuss political extremism, unlikely alliances, the dangers of tearing down existing institutions, and why reform may be wiser than revolution. Watch the full conversation, share your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share the episode.Chapters00:00 - The Dangers of Revolution01:43 - Revolutions in the Bible05:03 - Absalom, Jeroboam, and Jehu10:19 - The Revolutionary Playbook12:42 - Revolution and American Politics19:58 - Socialism, Islam, and Political Alliances30:41 - Lessons From the Iranian Revolution39:29 - The Cost of Revolution42:59 - Extremism on the Left and Right44:26 - Final Lessons From HistoryLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#InGodWeTrusted #BibleAndPolitics #ChristianWorldview #Revolution #BiblicalHistory #AmericanPolitics #IranianRevolution #ChristianPolitics #HistoryLessons #Socialism #PoliticalExtremism #BibleStudy #FaithAndCulture

Want to partner with us and help make more content like this possible?Donate Here: https://secure.ncfgiving.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0UVx000009MGYoMAOThis episode of God We Trusted examines the sexual abuse and exploitation of children in America. Will and Sam discuss court decisions, public policy, universities, online dangers, and efforts to change how society talks about sexual attraction to minors. They review reported findings about the lasting effects of childhood sexual abuse and educator sexual misconduct in public schools. The conversation also looks at allegations involving the Los Angeles Unified School District and the importance of reporting abuse promptly. Christians are encouraged to speak clearly, demand accountability, and take firm action to protect children from harm. Watch and share this discussion to help others understand why vigilance and child protection matter.Chapters00:00:00 - America's Children at Risk00:03:02 - The Sexual Revolution's Roots00:03:58 - The 1972 Platform00:05:36 - Repealing Age Of Consent00:07:58 - Supreme Court Strikes Down Protections00:11:00 - The ACLU Sues Again00:13:46 - State Laws Going Soft00:15:17 - Professors Defending Pedophilia00:22:43 - The Oxford Study00:25:17 - The “Minor Attracted People” Debate00:28:39 - NAMBLA And The Lawsuit00:30:51 - Nudist Camps And Parks00:35:15 - The Numbers In America00:37:44 - Crisis In Public Schools00:42:05 - Abuse Claims in Los Angeles Schools00:45:43 - How Christians Should Protect Children00:47:02 - Find Your Voice and Speak UpLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#ChildSafety #ProtectKids #ACLU #SupremeCourt #PublicSchools #ChildAbuseAwareness #CultureWar #ChristianWorldview #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #Apologetics #FaithAndCulture #InGodWeTrust

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Sam and Will examine the UK grooming gang scandal: tracing the history from the 2012 Rochdale convictions through multiple government inquiries that confirmed widespread child sexual exploitation across at least 149 British towns. They explore how political correctness and fear of being labeled racist led officials to suppress evidence, dismiss victims, and allow predators to operate freely for decades. They discuss the Jay Report's finding of 1,400 victims in Rotherham alone, the 2022 inquiry confirming the problem was systemic and nationwide, and the 2026 Lowe Report estimating over 250,000 victims. This episode explains why this matters for America as a cautionary tale about unchecked immigration policies and silenced speech. Using Psalm 82, Matthew 18, Proverbs 24, Romans 13, and other passages, they lay out a biblical framework for how Christians are called to defend the vulnerable and hold governments accountable. Whether you are hearing about this issue for the first time or want to know how to respond with courage, this episode equips you to understand the facts and take a stand.Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: What is Britain's grooming gang scandal?00:02:25 - A Warning to America: Why Britain's failures matter for us00:03:28 - Rochdale 2012: Nine men convicted of grooming British girls00:05:48 - Oxford 2013: Violent child trafficking ring exposed00:06:42 - The Jay Report: 1,400 victims found in Rotherham00:09:50 - Isolated or Systemic: Were these cases truly unique?00:11:05 - Political Correctness: How fear of racism silenced officials00:13:17 - Victim Testimonies: The horrific reality of the abuse00:15:40 - No Action Taken: Why nothing changed after multiple reports00:18:56 - Telford 2018: Another investigation finds thousands of victims00:20:20 - Nationwide Crisis: 2022 inquiry proves the problem is everywhere00:27:07 - Global Spotlight: Elon Musk confronts UK leadership00:33:01 - The Lowe Report: 250,000+ victims across 149 towns00:38:46 - Biblical Response: What Christians must do to protect childrenLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#GroomingGangs #UKGroomingScandal #ProtectChildren #ChristianResponse #BiblicalJustice #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #ImmigrationPolicy #PoliticalCorrectness #Rotherham #JayReport #Matthew18 #Psalm82 #DefendTheVulnerable #InGodWeTrusted

This is a behind-the-scenes blooper episode of In God We Trusted, where hosts Will and Sam share the funniest outtakes from their recording sessions. You'll catch failed show intros, off-topic debates about whether we'll be naked in heaven, random tangents about goatees, and the crew trying to keep things on track while planning their Islam series. The guys also joke about government shutdowns, hypothetical gross-out questions, and the struggles of recording three times a week. If you've ever wondered what Christian content creators are really like off-camera, this episode gives you the unfiltered version. Whether you're new to faith or just love podcast bloopers, this is a fun peek behind the curtain. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Setting Up00:01:18 - Intro Attempts00:01:53 - The Kid's Shirt00:03:46 - Naked in Heaven?00:05:04 - Random History Tangents00:06:35 - The Goatee Talk00:07:40 - Planning the Islam Series00:10:45 - Gross Hypotheticals00:14:42 - Government Shutdown Jokes00:19:34 - Outro BlooperLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#InGodWeTrusted #ChristianPodcast #BlooperReel #BehindTheScenes #BibleShow #ChristianComedy #PodcastBloopers #FaithAndFun #ChristianCreators #NewChristian #BibleTeaching #ChristianCommunity #PodcastLife #FunnyChristians #UnderTheHood

In this episode of In God We Trusted, Will and Sam explore the disturbing history of child sacrifice across every continent and century, from the Canaanites and Romans to the Aztecs and beyond. They examine what Genesis 22 teaches about how the God of the Bible is fundamentally different from the false gods that demanded child sacrifice. The Bible repeatedly calls God's people to choose life over death, and wherever Christianity has spread throughout history, these horrific practices have been abolished. The episode also addresses abortion as a modern form of child sacrifice and why the gospel remains the only proven solution to ending it. Whether you are new to the Bible or exploring the Christian faith, this episode will challenge you to understand why God values every human life and what that means for us today. If this episode impacts you, share it with someone who needs to hear the truth about life and faith. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: What is humanity's obsession with child sacrifice?00:00:28 - Humanity's Brokenness: What child sacrifice reveals about our need for God00:02:44 - Christianity's Impact: How the gospel changed the world's ethics00:04:47 - Genesis 22: What God taught Abraham about sacrifice00:08:46 - Old Testament: Child sacrifice among Israel and its enemies00:12:07 - Global Pattern: Child sacrifice in every culture throughout history00:13:19 - Sparta and Rome: How the ancient world treated children00:16:04 - Carthage and the Celts: How the early church responded00:19:11 - China and India: Child sacrifice beyond the Western world00:22:03 - The Americas: Child sacrifice among Native Americans and Aztecs00:27:23 - Modern Abortion: Child sacrifice by another name00:30:28 - The Gospel Solution: Why spreading Christianity is the only answer00:33:38 - Choosing Life: Adoption stories and practical hopeLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#ChildSacrifice #Genesis22 #ProLife #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #OldTestament #ChooseLife #ChristianHistory #Abortion #AbrahamAndIsaac #ChristianPodcast #InGodWeTrusted

In this episode of God We Trusted, hosts Will and Sam explore the incredible true story of St. Ambrose, the Bishop of Milan who boldly confronted Emperor Theodosius of the Roman Empire. You'll learn how Christianity transformed Western civilization through human dignity, literacy, universities, and civil rights. Discover how Ambrose went from provincial governor to one of the most influential church leaders in history, and how his teaching even led Augustine to faith. The episode covers two dramatic confrontations between Ambrose and the emperor, including the aftermath of the Massacre of Thessalonica, where 7,000 people were killed. This story shows why the church needs leaders who combine pastoral compassion with prophetic boldness to speak truth to power. If you want to understand how one courageous bishop changed the course of history and what that means for faith today, this episode is for you. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: When the church confronted the Roman Empire00:01:43 - How Christianity changed Western civilization00:05:04 - Who was St. Ambrose? His early life explained00:07:04 - How Ambrose became Bishop of Milan00:09:06 - How Ambrose led Augustine to faith00:11:37 - The four traits of a faithful church leader00:13:52 - First confrontation: The synagogue incident of 388 AD00:15:45 - Ambrose's bold letter on freedom of speech00:18:13 - Ambrose preaches directly to the emperor00:19:57 - The Massacre of Thessalonica explained00:22:34 - Ambrose calls the emperor to repentance00:25:50 - Ambrose excommunicates the emperor at the church door00:27:40 - Theodosius repents and changes Roman law00:30:47 - Why the church needs boldness todayLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#StAmbrose #ChurchHistory #EmperorTheodosius #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #WesternCivilization #Augustine #PropheticVoice #ChurchAndState #EarlyChurch #ChristianApologetics #RomanEmpire #GodWeTrusted #NewChristian

In this episode of In God We Trust, Sam and Will trace the history of progressive Christianity and how major denominations drifted away from the Bible. From the Christian founding of America's top universities to the rise of liberal theology in Germany, they explore how figures like Friedrich Schleiermacher redefined faith as feeling rather than truth. We cover key turning points like the Andover Seminary controversy, the Social Gospel movement, the Five Fundamentals of 1910, and the Scopes Monkey Trial. You'll learn what the six mainline denominations believe today and why churches that abandoned biblical authority have lost more than half their membership. Whether you're new to faith or wondering why some churches look nothing like historic Christianity, this episode gives you the history you need. If this blessed you, share it with a friend who needs to hear it. Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Introduction: What is progressive Christianity and how did churches drift?00:02:43 - Christian Founding: How America's top universities started as seminaries00:06:40 - Schleiermacher: The man who redefined Christianity as a feeling00:10:00 - Exported to America: How liberal theology infiltrated U.S. seminaries00:11:39 - Andover Controversy: When seminary professors rejected the Bible00:14:54 - Social Gospel: Walter Rauschenbusch redefines the church's mission00:16:44 - Five Fundamentals: The core beliefs every Christian should know00:18:46 - Fosdick's Sermon: "Shall the Fundamentalists Win?" (1922)00:21:11 - Scopes Trial: The courtroom battle over faith and evolution00:26:58 - Institutions Lost: How Princeton and major seminaries fell00:29:39 - Mainline Denominations: What they believe today00:35:36 - The Numbers: Why progressive churches are shrinking00:37:30 - Final Plea: Fight for your churchLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#ProgressiveChristianity #ChristianHistory #BibleStudy #NewChristian #ChurchHistory #FiveFundamentals #ScopesMonkeyTrial #LiberalTheology #SocialGospel #MainlineDenominations #ChristianFaith #BibleForBeginners #InGodWeTrust

In this episode, Sam and Will explain what secularism means and why it is not the “neutral” option many people assume it is. The conversation defines secularism as separating society, government, and major institutions from religious belief and anything supernatural. It then walks through historical examples and quotes (including Richard Dawkins) to discuss what gets replaced when Christianity is pushed out of public life. You will also hear a timeline of U.S. history and court decisions that shaped how religion shows up in schools and public spaces. They connect secularism with shifts in education, humanism, and the growth of government programs, especially around the New Deal era. A practical takeaway is to think carefully about what you treat as your highest authority, since something will always fill that role in your life and in a culture. If you found this helpful, check out the channel for more beginner-friendly Christian conversations.Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to In God We Trusted00:00:13 - What is secularism?: Definition and why people call it “good”00:01:58 - Richard Dawkins quote: “Cultural Christian” and why outcomes matter00:05:37 - French Revolution example: Replacing religion with secularism00:08:44 - Founders and early America: Religion, morality, and good government00:16:47 - What changed?: Darwinism and Marxism as major influences (theory offered)00:23:19 - Education shift: John Dewey, humanism, and rejecting moral absolutes00:29:23 - 1947 turning point: Everson case and the “wall” between church and state00:32:01 - Domino effects: Prayer, Bible reading, Ten Commandments, and more00:41:04 - Solzhenitsyn conclusion: “Men have forgotten God”00:43:04 - Closing: Final takeaway and sign-offLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#Secularism #ChristianPodcast #ChristianFaith #BibleTeaching #BibleForBeginners #ChurchAndState #ChristianWorldview #USHistory #SupremeCourt #PublicSchools #Humanism #Marxism #Atheism #AbsoluteTruth #ReligionAndCulture

In this episode, Will and Sam talk about physician-assisted suicide and ask a simple question: what does the Bible teach about life and death? They start with the idea that God is the author of life, that human beings bear God’s image, and that Scripture consistently values life. The conversation explains why suicide is seen as self-murder and why Christians believe we do not have the authority to end our own lives. They also define physician-assisted suicide as expediting death, not simply refusing extraordinary medical measures, then walk through cultural and historical warnings about how societies redefine “life worth living.” If you are wrestling with despair or questions about suffering, this episode points you back to hope, God’s ownership of life, and the call to honor the sanctity of life even in hardship. If this helped you think more clearly, share it with someone who is Bible-curious or new to Christian ethics.Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Physician-assisted suicide: Bible and culture00:00:16 - Intro and why this topic matters00:00:59 - God is the author of life00:03:36 - Suicide explained as self-murder00:04:47 - What physician-assisted suicide means (expediting death)00:06:33 - Key Bible texts: our life belongs to God00:09:24 - Heroes of faith in despair, and God’s care00:13:18 - End-of-life suffering and the emotional argument00:15:41 - Nazi T4 program and “life unworthy of life” warning00:19:24 - Hippocratic Oath and why medicine should not kill00:22:02 - Charlie Gard and withholding care00:28:23 - Canada MAID expansion and same-day approvals00:30:27 - Legalization and rising suicide rates00:38:47 - Spiritual framing: life, hope, and 1 Peter 5:800:40:15 - Closing encouragementLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#NewChristian #BibleCurious #BibleTeaching #ChristianEthics #SanctityOfLife #PhysicianAssistedSuicide #Euthanasia #Suicide #HopeInChrist #ImageOfGod #John844 #Psalm139 #Philippians1 #1Corinthians6 #1Peter5

In this episode of God We Trusted, Will and Sam talk about the Second Amendment and whether the Bible gives Christians “license” to carry guns for self-defense and opposition to tyranny. They discuss why this topic needs nuance, especially when public debates turn into caricatures and tragedy is used to shut down honest conversation. The episode walks through Scripture on the heart behind violence (Matthew 15:19), the idea of self-defense (Exodus 22:2), and how to understand Jesus’ words about swords (Luke 22:36) and “turn the other cheek.” They also explore how the Bible distinguishes self-defense from vengeance, and why Romans 13 is brought into the discussion about government and the “sword.” A big theme is learning from history about what can happen when governments disarm people, and why the founders viewed an armed citizenry as a barrier to tyranny. For everyday life, they argue that the deeper solution to violence is a change of heart and a renewed honor for the sanctity of life as people made in the image of God. If you are new to Christianity or just curious about what the Bible says, leave a comment with your questions and share this episode with a friend.Like, comment, and subscribe for more.Chapters00:00:00 - Welcome: What this episode is about00:00:13 - The core question: Second Amendment and self-defense00:03:13 - Reading the Second Amendment and explaining it simply00:08:52 - Bible passages on self-defense (Exodus 22 and more)00:13:19 - “Turn the other cheek” explained00:17:45 - Vengeance vs justice, Romans 13 and the “sword”00:23:25 - History lesson: what happens when people are disarmed00:35:48 - Switzerland example: freedom and an armed populace00:40:05 - Founding America: why the founders feared tyranny00:49:12 - Closing thoughts and goodbyeLinksSunlitStudios.com@TheBibleShowPodcast@UnderTheHoodFLHashtags#SecondAmendment #BibleStudy #ChristianFaith #NewChristian #BibleCurious #SelfDefense #TurnTheOtherCheek #Exodus22 #Luke22 #Matthew15 #Romans13 #SanctityOfLife #ChristianEthics #GodWeTrusted #BibleTeaching