EP123: Churches Five Years After Lockdown with Doug Stuart - Gracearchy with Jim Babka

Gracearchy with Jim Babka

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BE WARNED! This podcast will contain spoilers for Wednesday Season 2, episodes 1-4. Join host Caitlin Reilly each week as she takes you deep into the twisted world of Wednesday with an amazing group of guests! And producer Thing will be helping out to make sure everything goes to plan - well, mostly, anyway... In this episode: Jenna Ortega peels back the layers on the new tension between Wednesday and Enid. And that terrifying vision! Plus… Series showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar reveal why they made Morticia Addams such a central character in this season, and what it means for Wednesday. Whether you’re a normie or an outcast, the Wednesday Season 2 Official Woecast will be the place for all things Nevermore! For more juicy details about Wednesday Season 2, head over to Tudum.com to get all of the latest updates. 1:15 Preparing for Season 2 3:25 Evolving Wednesday’s look for Season 2 4:12 Addams clan expands for Season 2 6:12 Joanna Lumley joining the cast 7:38 Wednesday and Enid's Friendship 9:00 Wednesday’s Vision 10:50 Jenna is a Producer 13:45 Al and Miles introduction 14:03 Wednesday takes down a Serial Killer 15:05 Intergenerational Relationships & the Addams Women 17:48 Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia in Season 2 20:48 Wednesday and Enid’s relationship 24:04 Steve Buscemi joining the cast 26:19 Wednesday’s popular! 27:45 Boy with the Clockwork Heart stop motion sequence…

about a year ago 24:28

MP3•Episode home

HouseDividedBook.com https://housedividedbook.com/

pre-release March 15, 2025

Doug Stuart is the Content Director at Libertarian Christian Institute

https://libertarianchristians.com/

Ekklesia - called out assembly or gathering of people. In ancient city-states, especially Athens, the popular assembly of citizens who would handle public matters and serve as a jury for trials.

Correction: While Benjamin Giffone is a professor, and he lives in Grove City, PA., the guest mistakenly said that Mr. Giffone is a professor "at" Grove City College. Not so. To his credit, Mr. Stuart requested we post this correction.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Theme

0:24 March 15 2020

2:40 A House Divided

4:00 A DONE's view of "church"

7:54 The virus that divided churches

12:15 Why were Christians afraid of death?

17:13 Clean or unclean is a religious distinction

18:52 Reputational hazard for bigger churches

22:09 Preparing for the trial

Bill Protzmann is your moderator.

This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/

Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/

We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme.

you can purchase his music on BandCamp:

► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/

► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com

Be grace-full to each other.

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#Society #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Government #Philosophy #The Zero Aggression Project #Jim Babka

EP123: Churches Five Years After Lockdown with Doug Stuart - Gracearchy with Jim Babka

Gracearchy with Jim Babka

published about a year ago

MP3•Episode home

HouseDividedBook.com https://housedividedbook.com/

pre-release March 15, 2025

Doug Stuart is the Content Director at Libertarian Christian Institute

https://libertarianchristians.com/

Ekklesia - called out assembly or gathering of people. In ancient city-states, especially Athens, the popular assembly of citizens who would handle public matters and serve as a jury for trials.

CHAPTERS

0:00 Theme

0:24 March 15 2020

2:40 A House Divided

4:00 A DONE's view of "church"

7:54 The virus that divided churches

12:15 Why were Christians afraid of death?

17:13 Clean or unclean is a religious distinction

18:52 Reputational hazard for bigger churches

22:09 Preparing for the trial

Bill Protzmann is your moderator.

This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/

Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/

We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme.

► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501

you can purchase his music on BandCamp:

► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/

► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com

Be grace-full to each other.

179 episodes

#Society #Podcasting Education #Self-Improvement #Government #Philosophy #The Zero Aggression Project #Jim Babka

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EP136: The Truth About Tariffs Told by Dave Hebert, Economist - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 1:03:07

18 days ago1:03:07

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Donald Trump resurrects a dead idea: Restrict free trade with tariffs. He suggests, and millions now agree, tariffs good for America. What are these "goods?" What are the various tradeoffs between them? Because there are always tradeoffs! Professional economist, Dave Hebert, answers those questions using Obama's Chinese tire tariffs and Trump's (first term) steel and aluminum tariffs. This conversation is broken into three parts: The economic impacts, the five strategic benefits of tariffs, and whether Donald Trump is using a sound negotiating strategy. Take notes. Tell your friends. They'll think you're a professional expert on tariffs after you're done listening to this episode. NOTES Dr. David Hebert, Ph.D. is Senior Research Fellow for AIER and an affiliated scholar at The Acton Institute. CHAPTERS 0:25 Go to ZeroAggressionProject.org to get "mugged" 1:02 David Hebert, PhD economist 2:44 Economists united, Trade is good 4:18 Is a tariff a tax? 7:27 Wealth impacts of tariffs 9:39 Obama's Chinese tire tariffs 14:49 Do tariffs increase national security? 19:42 Tariffs are bad at revenue generation 22:18 More revenue or more jobs, you must choose 24:29 Decouple from China and Level playing the field 27:33 Freedom not tariffs makes workers better off 35:47 How tire tariffs worked and didn't work 39:00 Trump's steal tariffs reduced net jobs 40:53 Tariffs shaping your drink cans 43:11 Is this really Art of the Deal? 46:53 Adam Smith's strategies for playing Risk 48:55 Apply the two tests to Mexico, Columbia, Canada 51:38 Applying the two tests on the European Union 54:01 Applying the two tests to China 59:19 Advice from a certain NY Real Estate Developer 1:00:40 Follow Dave and get more info 1:01:09 Gracepoint: Permit Humans to Trade Freely CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ Sometimes, we use ChatGPT to help write the show description. But not this time! We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP135: Why Mayor Karen Bass Cannot Stop ICE - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 32:23

25 days ago32:23

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You're offended by the actions of a politician you don't like. If only you had a tool to stop it? Turns out, there is something but... You repudiated that tool! You said it was racist. And invoking it now might undermine some of your other Utopian plans. Mayor Karen Bass takes the stage, wagging her finger at ICE, as they militarily sweep through LA's MacArthur Park like it was Mosul or Kandahar. There's nothing more she can do (or would want to do) because she and her progressive allies have, for decades, neutered the power of local officials -- the power to resist. It always comes back. Jim Babka offers this lesson: "Have empathy for your future self." NOTES Episode 134 Why ICE is an Illegal Agency: https://youtu.be/j8hTJsP19bw The Tenth Amendment Center: https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/ Jim's greatest meme quote: "The power you give a politician you love today, to do something you want, is a power that will be used tomorrow by a politician you loathe, to do things you'll hate." - Jim Babka, co-creator, Zero Aggression Project CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:24 Why Jim is wearing the same shirt 2:28 Never let a crisis go to waste 3:36 Why Mayor Bass is weaker than feckless 5:45 Progressives vs the Tenth Amendment 10:46 When they said nullification is racist 16:13 Jim's greatest quote meme 19:20 Where slippery slopes consistently happen 20:48 Two examples of slippery slopes 25:23 The Brownshirt Prediction 29:28 Martin Niemöller's Gracepoint CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ ChatGPT was used to help write the show description. We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP134: Why ICE is an Illegal Agency - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 14:10

28 days ago14:10

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ICE doesn't need to be "tweaked" or reformed. It's budget shouldn't merely be cut. It's existence is a problem at the roots, so the fruit will be bad. We turned the mics back on, right after recording an episode. The result is... First, the shortest full episode of Gracearchy with Jim Babka - 14 minutes. Second, a concise yet complete argument about the unconstitutional nature of this agency. SHOW NOTES Ninth Amendment: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." Tenth Amendment: "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people." Pre-Constitutional Mental Lever https://zeroaggressionproject.org/mental-lever/pre-constitutional-rights/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:25 Lawless root Lawless fruit 2:04 Highest law of the land 3:06 Two interpretive keys 6:53 Enumerated powers 7:39 ICE is unconstitutional 7:59 Immigration vs Naturalization 10:43 No federal immigration powers 11:54 Congress can make Club Rules 12:59 ICE Constitutional violation by design CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ ChatGPT was used to help write the show description. We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP133: Why Zohran Mamdani Will Be a Great Mayor - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 53:46

5 weeks ago53:46

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Zohran Mamdani is a _real_ socialist who wants to seize the means of production. So why does Jim Babka think he might be a great American mayor? You'll learn how Mamdani could unintentionally reshape the national conversation. This episode explores his schemes including rent freezes and government-run grocery stores. You’ll also find out why the GOP is about to make him their favorite Democrat. SHOW NOTES EP88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State - https://youtu.be/dL8Err6K778 Zohran Mamdani's Government-Run Grocery Stores Won't Lower Prices: https://reason.com/2025/06/25/zohran-mamdanis-government-run-grocery-stores-wont-lower-prices/ America Has Plenty of Experience With Government-Run Stores, and It Isn't Pretty: https://reason.com/2025/06/27/america-has-plenty-of-experience-with-government-run-stores-and-it-isnt-pretty/ A Cuban reacts to Costco: https://x.com/billybinion/status/1937957332438175927 CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:24 The Greatest Mayor in America 2:37 Whitney Tilson's symbolism 5:35 A REAL socialist 8:46 The impact of a Rent Freeze 14:23 Reactionaries in egalitarian paradise 20:47 Horseshoes and mimetic rivalries 22:52 A Republican consultants' dream 26:22 NYC as a laboratory to test socialism 27:37 We're all born young and ignorant 30:28 We all knew socialism sucks 33:52 NYC can remind us how bad socialism is 36:15 2 predictions on Mamdani's grocery stores 39:21 Profit is not a dirty word 41:19 Erie Kansas experience 43:41 SNAP and WIC 45:02 The Venezuelan experience 47:02 The grocery store that ended the USSR 49:44 Appreciating constant market miracles CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ ChatGPT was used to help write the show description. We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP132: Why People Call Me About Big Beautiful Bill - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 39:28

8 weeks ago39:28

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Why do people keep calling Jim Babka about “One Big Beautiful Bill?" Because they know that the co-author of the Read the Bills Act and One Subject at a Time Act could explain why it's anything but beautiful. Jim reacts to Vice President J.D. Vance’s candid comments on how Congress really works including why bills are unread, rules are skipped, and lawmakers vote on legislation they don’t understand. You'll hear how massive omnibus bills are packed with hidden agendas. And you'll get brilliant solutions to these problems! [**Jim and Bill had to do bad, verbal impressions of Theo Von and V.P. Vance because of an unfounded copyright claim.**] NOTES: Theo Von podcast link - https://youtu.be/GbJsQk4rbBw EP38: Three Laws to Get Congress Under Control - https://youtu.be/HXv-26pa-Hc Read the Bills Act - https://downsizedc.org/act/read-the-bills-act-2/ One Subject at a Time Act - https://downsizedc.org/act/one-subject-at-a-time-act/ The Mike Flood and Marjorie Taylor Greene stories - https://downsizedc.org/big-unread-bill/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:25 At the Legislative Sausage Factory 3:25 Production Notice 5:12 Why are bills so big? 12:52 You'll lose the beautiful stuff! 16:43 Why they Cluster-Fill bills 21:21 The quietest part out loud 25:08 Why Congress doesn't improve its rules 28:46 Why Reps want One Subject at a Time 32:21 How Read the Bills Act works 34:57 How One Subject at a Time works 35:51 The enforcement mechanism 37:35 Fiduciary responsibility CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ ChatGPT was used to help write the show description. We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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Minnesota Assassination Day One Insights - Instant Grace 39 4:12

8 weeks ago4:12

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How should you respond to the Breaking News of political assassinations? Same day insights. And grace, of course. Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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Five Ways to End ICE Riots - Instant Grace with Jim Babka IG38 6:30

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ICE Riots in LA are happening because people don't know and don't live by the answers to these questions. What is the supreme law of the U.S.? How are the powers of the federal government limited? What one thing is needed before an arrest can occur? 4. Do you know why immigrants are not criminals? 5. Do you know how old ICE is and why it was created? Here, Jim Babka answers and even elaborates on each of these questions. And he does that all in about six minutes! Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP131: JFK Hearing 2: Four Things You Missed - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 55:35

9 weeks ago55:35

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You didn’t hear about a second JFK hearing (in the U.S. House) because the media ignored it, but what was revealed should shake your faith in government. Jim Babka reveals four critical revelations. Taken together, they expose how federal agencies conspired to protect themselves from scrutiny. From missing documents and autopsy materials to the CIA’s shadowy George Joannides and firsthand testimony from a House investigator, this hearing shows that key truths remain buried. You’ll also hear a new, eyewitness challenge to the magic bullet theory - and the intimidation tactics likely used to suppress his insight. NOTES Warning: There's a graphic description of bodily injury by a doctor. House Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, chaired by Rep. Anna Luna (FL), held on Tuesday May 20. https://youtu.be/JW1enHcYgWU Witnesses: Dr. Don Curtis, Doctor at Parkland Memorial Hospital; Mr. Dan Hardway, Former Select Committee on Assassinations Staff; Judge John Tunheim, Former Head of Assassinations Records Review Board; Mr. Douglas Horne, Former Assassination Records Review Board Staff; Mr. Abraham Bolden, Former U.S. Secret Service Agent: a Democrat witness there to criticize the having the hearing. Lopez Report - https://www.history-matters.com/archive/contents/hsca/contents_hsca_lopezrpt_2003.htm "JFK: What the Doctors Saw" (Parkland doctors documentary on Paramount/CBS) - https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/doxrtMleUunO9_I87rGW_oDERuAcb6xU/ Other relevant Gracearchy episodes... * EP105: Thomas Crooks Thought Lee Oswald Was Lone Gunman - https://youtu.be/fLff-GTIk1I * EP119: Trump's JFK Executive Order: Contents and Concerns - https://youtu.be/LEFYvAZIwNc * EP120: Shermer's Six Straw Men Against JFK Conspiracy - https://youtu.be/Vy-PJ2yfjR0 * Instant Grace 34: Two Shooters? Rep Luna Clickbaits JFK - https://youtu.be/R3O_jRESzIc * EP124: JFK Files: Did Trump Lie About Full Disclosure? - https://youtu.be/oJSJV-GMX4g CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:25 Second Hearing May 20 2:46 Perversion of Official 3:52 Documents we still don't have 9:51 Autopsy material we don't have 11:33 What about George? New Orleans context 13:58 What about George? House Committee context 18:14 Oswald in Mexico? The Lopez Report 32:01 Dan Hardway's experience with George 37:13 Parkland Doctors vs the Magic Bullet 46:49 Official witness intimidation 53:12 Revealing truth about the government CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ ChatGPT was used to help write the show description. We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP130: Wish Dave Smith Was A Libertarian On Immigration - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 43:48

10 weeks ago43:48

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Dave Smith is a rising star, and he’s usually right. But in a recent debate with Alex Nowrasteh, his case for immigration restrictions raises big questions about what it really means to be a voluntaryist. In this episode, Jim Babka explores where property rights analysis usually works, and where it breaks down. He also **corrects himself!** on a point he made in a recent episode, and he explains why he now sees it differently. Along the way, you’ll hear Dave’s best argument, Alex’s most powerful line, and a fresh perspective on what principled liberty looks like. REFERENCES It was not episode 2, as said in the show. It was... EP5: World Population with Stephen Barrows on Gracearchy with Jim Babka (AHO Network) https://youtu.be/IT2TsDljMnU The Debate Resolution: "Government restrictions on the immigration of peaceful and healthy people make sense from a libertarian standpoint, especially in present-day America." 0:00 Theme 0:25 Is Dave Smith a libertarian 2:42 Libertarianism in the Resolution 5:12 Dave Smith Opening Statement 5:44 Strange definition of Voluntaryism 10:27 Borders are not the issue 12:08 Ellis Island is not libertarian 15:41 Okay, let's discuss government schools 23:17 Extreme hypothetical 24:18 First principles, freedom of people 25:40 Immigration is beneficial 28:38 The path to tyranny 32:06 Forced association solved by democracy? 32:45 Pragmatism 34:43 States don't have rights 36:36 You cannot vote away human rights 38:09 Capitalism proves Americans want immigrants 40:25 Anarcho-capitalist is not voluntaryist? 41:53 Real job-stealers and welfare recipients CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ ChatGPT was used to help write the show description. We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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A 'Tax Cheat' Pardon? - Instant Grace with Jim Babka 37 5:28

10 weeks ago5:28

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President Trump is being accused of quid pro quo corruption. Since we're supposed to hate him, no one asks, "Who is the victim here?" Armed with that knowledge, my response is... "You had me at 'tax cheat pardon.'" Here's a unique and rooted take you won't get anywhere else. For context, here's the Justice Department's side of the story: https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/owner-florida-health-care-companies-sentenced-employment-tax-crimes Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP129: Libertarian Purity Tests Do NOT Exist - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 1:11:59

13 weeks ago1:11:59

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What makes someone a libertarian? Jim Babka draws a distinction between being a libertarian and holding libertarian positions - effectively dismantling the myth of a “libertarian purity test.” He challenges efforts to smuggle in left-wing or right-wing agendas, starting with Jeffrey Tucker’s controversial 2014 essay "Against Libertarian Brutalism." From there, Jim builds a better foundation for understanding libertarianism, rooted not in aesthetics or tribal alliances but in the logic of self-ownership and the Principle of Human Respect. This episode offers a sharper definition of what it means to be a libertarian, and why grace, not conflict, is the path forward for libertarians. NOTES AND LINKS Jeffrey Tucker's "Against Libertarian Brutalism" https://fee.org/articles/against-libertarian-brutalism/ Nolan Chart (World's Smallest Political Quiz) http://theadvocates.org/quiz/ Foundation for Harmony and Prosperity https://www.harmonyandprosperity.org/ The Daryl Davis episodes... EP121 https://youtu.be/Yu-j3zvD2o8 EP122 https://youtu.be/ceL600_kQi0 The Conflict Machine https://theexitnetwork.substack.com/p/the-conflict-machine-explains-our CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:25 Principle of Human Respect 1:20 Jim's credentials 2:34 Transpartisan agreements 7:59 Tucker's Against Libertarian Brutalism 13:04 In defense of so-called brutalists 14:19 Inviting a libertarian civil war 15:44 Tucker's brutal irony 17:59 Words, meaning and differentiation 21:16 There is no Libertarian Purity Test 23:06 Libertarians concerned about five harms 27:26 The overlooked force 29:52 Libertarianism's unique sales proposition 31:24 Who is a libertarian? In the tent 34:45 What makes a position libertarian? 42:03 The libertarian position on immigration 46:37 The Logic of Self-Ownership 47:30 Grounding libertarianism in a Principle 49:32 What conditions maximize human flourishing? 51:58 How do we apply Human Respect? 57:49 Where Grace is not 1:01:00 Is Human Respect new? 1:06:07 Where Grace is CREDITS Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ ChatGPT was used to help write the show description. We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP128: In Defense of Joe Rogan: Dispatches from Podcastistan - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 45:41

15 weeks ago45:41

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Misinformation and Disinformation. Now, the right wing movement to suppress these things has begun. In this episode, we'll explain how so-called "conservatives" and MAGA types will "go Woke" and join the left in suppression and censorship, led by their Celebritarian Pied Pipers. We'll name names, expose what they're doing, and why they're doing it. Since this is Gracearchy, we'll explain how people being wrong in the public square are necessary and helpful. The Smith-Murray Debate on the Joe Rogan Experience https://youtu.be/Ah6kirkSwTg EP120 Shermer insults Rogan (at 46:53) https://youtu.be/Vy-PJ2yfjR0 EP94 Bowyer explains business media https://youtu.be/i_zaPoAx8co EP126 Scapegoat on Good Friday https://youtu.be/bHdCX-S2tRI EP90 Truth About War https://youtu.be/C_yF9ln9sZM CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:42 Joe Rogan's virtue 4:26 Debate is a chance to learn 6:21 Doug the boorish dinner guest 11:10 Rightwing Woke strategy 14:43 The State you cannot criticize 18:27 Wolfowitz and Perle 22:38 Been there 25:21 Credentialism vs Commentators 29:17 Naming names 33:19 Don't Change Joe 36:53 Pied Pipers on the Right 39:14 Grace thrives in Free Speech 41:35 Why we need dissenters 44:13 Woke control backfires Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP127: Today It's Kilmar Garcia, Tomorrow It's You - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 42:59

16 weeks ago42:59

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There are four timeless issues in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case - literally, principles at stake. But appealing to principles, even timeless ones, won't persuade the partisans here. One thing might. What is that one thing? Here's a hint: History swings like a pendulum. The evidence for it has already begun to mount like a slippery slope. CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 0:25 Empathy with your future self 2:09 No one knows How to Argue 7:42 No rational arguments work 11:31 Pendulum and precedents 14:08 When to speak up 16:05 Four Issues, none are immigration 24:10 Emotional blackmail 27:20 Others already affected 29:39 Targeting trouble for white Americans 31:39 Arresting Americans citizens 33:19 Scaring Canadians, Germans, and other women 35:34 Trump, send Americans to foreign camps 36:48 Jim Babka's qualifying crime 39:22 Avoiding martyrdom 40:47 Conservatives become Cultural Marxists Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP126: Girard's Scapegoat on Good Friday 2025 - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 45:34

17 weeks ago45:34

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Good Friday question: Are you making the social conditions worse or better? Are you willing to sacrifice others on the altar of your politics or religion? We can move in a libertarian direction in direct proportion to how much we move away from the blame-game, and how much we turn towards our neighbors. Here, we use Rene Girard's Scapegoat Theory to show to illuminate a path. NOTES "The Most Important Episode" EP88: René Girard: The Founding of Religion and State https://youtu.be/dL8Err6K778 Who is your Good Friday scapegoat? Our civilization is built on cruelty by Tim DeRoche https://unherd.com/2024/03/who-is-your-good-friday-scapegoat/ EP92: How Rene Girard Unclothes the State, with David Gornoski https://youtu.be/wfilDdangZ0 EP94: Mimetic Mirror: Jerry Bowyer Explores Jesus's Eye Parable https://youtu.be/i_zaPoAx8co EP7: Rene Girard And Mimetic Desire https://youtu.be/8yvv-3WYKIs EP40: On Colin Kaepernick's Knee https://youtu.be/KMqgl6fndQQ CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:24 Health issue 1:06 Rene Girard review 4:09 Missing in libertarianism 5:33 It's the season to discuss At-One-Ment 7:29 Original sin vs Two Great Commandments 13:39 Awareness to agency or buried in Sacrifice 14:29 The First Great Commandment 16:00 Imago Dei vs Original sin 18:02 Levels of consciousness 19:20 Human capacity for evil 23:20 Cain's City and Caiaphas' declaration 25:38 Good Friday story as the shortcut to transform 27:13 Mobs vs Selma March 29:29 Carl Schmitt's Political Theology 32:09 Tariffs, spiritual warfare overlooked 35:55 Beyond tolerance, getting to grace 39:10 Crucify him! 44:31 The only way libertarian can work Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com…

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EP125: Doug Stuart of Libertarian Christian Institute - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 1:07:26

20 weeks ago1:07:26

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Is Jesus really Lord? What would that look like like? The answer may surprise you. Doug Stuart from the Libertarian Christian Institute joined Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Jesus Is Lord should be a message of hope, not a partisan message of division. So we encouraged Doug to grapple with the questions like... Shouldn't more Christians lead to more peace? Or does more Christians lead to more war? As a result, much of our conversation had us driving toward a consistent ethic of Christian political thought. Doug Stuart is the Content Director at Libertarian Christian Institute https://libertarianchristians.com/ Jim Babka on Libertarian Christian Podcast, Jun 21 '24 https://youtu.be/vfoyIlawNKA "The Anarchist Anabaptist" and "A House Divided" available at https://libertarianchristians.com/books/ We discussed A House Divided on EP123: Churches Five Years After Lockdown with Doug Stuart. Chapters 0:00 Theme 0:24 Doug Stuart 1:53 Libertarian Christian Institute 8:29 Doug's ministry 12:02 Anarchist Anabaptist 13:52 If Jesus were king 21:36 From belief to social justice? 26:52 From theology to economics 28:40 Voluntary social justice 34:04 Richard Rohr 37:26 DOGE and Trump 41:08 The Church Underthrowing 45:46 How to lose the game of freedom 48:53 When non-aggression is non-persuasive 57:11 LCI in 2025 58:26 Doug's Gracepoint 1:00:23 LCI has a lot of material for you 1:02:54 Airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP124: JFK Files: Did Trump Lie About Full Disclosure? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 1:02:45

21 weeks ago1:02:45

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This is the TL;DR the 80,000 pages of the JFK files last night episode. What was in the files? "TL;DR means" Too Long; Didn't Read. 63,400 pages were released Tuesday night (3/18). We bet you haven't had time to read them all, yet! Includes ...tools and tips to avoid being conned by people online. ...some of the worst viral activity on Twitter. ...two pieces of new information revealed in the files. ...a list of what we want to see finally revealed. If you watch this one hour, you'll be mentally armed to look like a JFK files expert with your friends. **STAY TO THE END** (there's more after the stinger!) Errors: Jim said 10-digit, but meant to say 13-digit. Also, Ramparts was led by Peter Collier (not Michael). The new file shared during the program: https://www.archives.gov/files/research/jfk/releases/2025/0318/177-10001-10064.pdf EP105: Thomas Crooks Thought Lee Oswald Was Lone Gunman https://youtu.be/fLff-GTIk1I The podcast where we made "get up to speed" recommendations, including Destiny Betrayed was... EP119: Trump's JFK Executive Order: Contents and Concerns (see the show notes: https://youtu.be/LEFYvAZIwNc Chapters 0:00 Theme 0:24 Epistemic confidence 2:54 63,400 pages 4:25 How to avoid being conned on social media 5:15 Peeling back the Redactions 8:50 Validate the Doc 14:21 James Angleton and the anti-Semites 22:23 Stupid yet Viral, two examples 27:34 The truth about Valery Kostikov 33:15 Gary Underhill is not news 53:12 Ruth Paine, alive and important 1:00:55 Five new things that just came in! Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP123: Churches Five Years After Lockdown with Doug Stuart - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 24:28

21 weeks ago24:28

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We reflect on the five-year mark of "two weeks to flatten the curve." Jim and Bill, along with guest Doug Stuart from the Libertarian Christian Institute, explore the significant challenges church leaders faced during the worldwide sickness, including the struggle to maintain unity amid divisive reopening strategies and social distancing measures. The discussion is inspired by a brand new book, "A House Divided," and the group discusses both 'the Dones' - individuals who have stepped away from traditional church settings while maintaining their faith - and why some Christians seemed afraid of Death. HouseDividedBook.com https://housedividedbook.com/ pre-release March 15, 2025 Doug Stuart is the Content Director at Libertarian Christian Institute https://libertarianchristians.com/ Ekklesia - called out assembly or gathering of people. In ancient city-states, especially Athens, the popular assembly of citizens who would handle public matters and serve as a jury for trials. Correction: While Benjamin Giffone is a professor, and he lives in Grove City, PA., the guest mistakenly said that Mr. Giffone is a professor "at" Grove City College. Not so. To his credit, Mr. Stuart requested we post this correction. CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:24 March 15 2020 2:40 A House Divided 4:00 A DONE's view of "church" 7:54 The virus that divided churches 12:15 Why were Christians afraid of death? 17:13 Clean or unclean is a religious distinction 18:52 Reputational hazard for bigger churches 22:09 Preparing for the trial Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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Two Measles Deaths In the News - Instant Grace with Jim Babka 36 7:37

22 weeks ago7:37

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Two deaths associated with measles? At this juncture, what is the significance and meaning of this news? How should you, as a person, respond? Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP122: Daryl Davis Pt 2, Fighting Racism with Grace - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 28:19

24 weeks ago28:19

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Learn from a master how to talk a human out of hate. Daryl Davis doesn't go around punching Nazis. He helps them quit, and even gets Klan members to hand over their robes. Two testimonials and the five human universals will give you a powerful tool set for talking with people who, out of fear or bias, reject you or the concepts of human flourishing you want to share. The many ways to listen to Part 1, episode 121, can be found here: https://zeroaggressionproject.org/gracearchy/meet-a-patron-saint-of-gracearchy/ Accidental Courtesy - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/accidental-courtesy-daryl-davis-race-and-america The Klan Whisperer - https://www.amazon.com/Klan-Whisperer-Dr-Daryl-Davis/dp/B0DRSWK4K9 Interview facilitated by CiVL (the streaming platform) https://watch.civl.com/ and Fite For Liberty https://www.youtube.com/@Fite4Liberty Recorded by Tom Pinkh Chapters 0:00 Theme 0:25 How Daryl and Jim connected 1:39 Daryl's process, two stories 9:32 More uses for the five human universals 10:22 The power of talking 11:46 Paradox of intolerance? Punch a naz!? 17:28 Documentary about and book by Daryl Davis 18:47 Have a glass of lemonade 20:28 Gracepoints 26:54 The question that Daryl was asked only on Gracearchy Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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Regarding Trump: Calling Balls and Strikes - Instant Grace with Jim Babka 35 3:25

24 weeks ago3:25

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Assessment by personality or by principle? No person should become an idol, least of all a politician. It's very early. But there's much to loathe and some things to love. Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP121: Daryl Davis Pt 1, Biography of his work - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 28:12

24 weeks ago28:12

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Meet the man who is practically the patron saint of Gracearchy. Daryl Davis is a blues and rock-n-roll pianist who spent three decades touring with Chuck Berry and other notable acts. Daryl has also been the subject of an award-winning documentary and is a sought-after speaker because... Music is Daryl's profession, but race relations is his obsession. Daryl is a black man who has 26 KKK robes hanging in his closet. People quit and gave these garments to him! How did this happen? How did he come to this unique and inspirational calling? In Part One of this two-part interview, we explore how Daryl Davis became "The Klan Whisperer." Accidental Courtesy - https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/accidental-courtesy-daryl-davis-race-and-america The Klan Whisperer - https://www.amazon.com/Klan-Whisperer-Dr-Daryl-Davis/dp/B0DRSWK4K9 Interview facilitated by CiVL (the streaming platform) https://watch.civl.com/ and Fite For Liberty https://www.youtube.com/@Fite4Liberty Recorded by Tom Pinkh Chapters 0:00 Theme 0:24 Mug me 2:04 A bucket list interview 3:47 Music profession, race relations obsession 5:05 Five human universals 6:45 First exposure to racism 11:58 How can you hate me if you don't know me? 14:18 The first Klan conversation 17:57 Music builds bridges 20:20 First black author who talked to the Klan 22:02 Robes and results 24:45 Cliffhanger 25:44 Gracepoints Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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Two Shooters? Rep Luna Clickbaits JFK - Instant Grace with Jim Babka 34 5:02

24 weeks ago5:02

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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna: "Two shooters." Does she know something special about President John Kennedy's assassination due to her public office? Jim Babka decodes her statement for you. The full press conference where Rep. Luna staked her claims: https://www.youtube.com/live/oG6n76Ylmpw Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP120: Shermer's Six Straw Men Against JFK Conspiracy - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 52:15

27 weeks ago52:15

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It was an otherwise fantastic interview on a great podcast. We highly recommend you watch the entire show! But Michael Shermer stumbled badly on the Kennedy assassination stuff. On this matter, Jim shows how he doesn't even practice trademarked Skepticism. Using clips from his interview with Reason's Nick Gillespie, Jim Babka demonstrates how uninformed and unfair Shermer is on this one issue - even answering Shermer's only real Skeptic question. LINKS The Reason Interview w/Nick Gillespie: https://youtu.be/qcjna-GPAMI https://youtu.be/fLff-GTIk1I https://youtu.be/LEFYvAZIwNc As promised... Bill Harvey - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKharvey.htm Jack Cannon - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-who-killed-jfk-127000428/episode/who-killed-jfk-141617990/ Frank Sturgis - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKsturgis.htm E Howard Hunt - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKhuntH.htm David Atlee Phillips - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKphillips.htm David Sanchez Morales - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKmorales.htm JM/Wave Alpha 66 - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKalpha.htm Antonio Vecania - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKveciana.htm George Joannides - https://spartacus-educational.com/JFKjoannides.htm & https://jfkfacts.substack.com/p/next-jfk-revelations-the-joannides Books... * Someone Would've Talked by Larry Hancock - https://books.google.com/books/about/Someone_Would_Have_Talked_Updated.html?id=O-4fOQAACAAJ * The book Jim says he should've recommended in previous episode (119): "Cover-up" Stewart Galanor - https://www.amazon.com/Cover-Up-Stewart-Galanor/dp/0966277201/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:25 A Recommended Interview with Skeptic Flaws 5:41 The Incompetent Detective 11:06 Mind-reader or Skeptic? 16:11 Can conspiracy theorists see Lone Gunmen? 20:18 {popularity} 23:18 False Equivalence with intent to insult 25:12 A Skeptic warns against asking questions? 28:19 Shermer's solitary evidentiary argument 32:42 Many answers to Shermer's question, if he cares 46:53 Seven-time guest takes a shot at Joe Rogan 48:29 Practicing true skepticism 51:02 Covering up your eyes is not Skepticism Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP119: Trump's JFK Executive Order: Contents and Concerns - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 1:40:43

28 weeks ago1:40:43

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On Thursday, January 23, 2025, Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to begin the final de-classification and release process of the remaining JFK Assassination records. What is in this Executive Order? What problems might occur based on how it was written? Why is it important that the remaining records be released? Is there a smoking gun in there? Jim answers all of those questions, plus he gives a sneak peak at what kind of things could or should emerge from the release. Jim's way of addressing the Kennedy files included delicious details. It's likely that many of the things he covered will be new you. RELATED EPISODES EP105: Thomas Crooks Thought Lee Oswald Was Lone Gunman https://youtu.be/fLff-GTIk1I EP41: COVID and the Spillover Gang https://youtu.be/T7ZRFtnwBOo RESOURCES Cited or Recommended (in order) 1. "JFK" (the movie) produced and directed by Oliver Stone 2. "JFK and The Unspeakable" by James Douglass https://www.google.com/books/edition/JFK_and_the_Unspeakable/KS-6XrdalGkC 3. "JFK: Destiny Betrayed," four part documentary by Oliver Stone and James DiEugenio 4. "Who Killed JFK?" podcast by Rob Reiner & Soledad O'Brien, produced for iHeart 5. "Case Closed" by Gerald Posner 6. "America's Untold Stories," podcast https://www.youtube.com/@AmericasUntoldStories 7. The JFK Assassination Chokeholds by James DiEugenio, Matt Crumpton, Paul Bleau, Andrew Iler, Mark Adamcyzk https://books.google.com/books/about/The_JFK_Assassination_Chokeholds.html 8a. "Solving JFK" with Matt Crumpton, podcast 8b. "JFK The Enduring Secret" with Jeff Crudele, podcast 9. Vince Palamara on the Secret Service https://www.youtube.com/@VincePalamarasecretservicejfk 10. JFK Facts (on Substack) CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:25 Intro Disclaimer and Feedback 7:57 Recommended Resources 15:40 Why does JFK assassination interest Jim? 25:22 Will the documents solve anything? 29:44 The status of the records 31:13 Researchers vs Presenters 34:41 Impact of this story on Jim's perspective 38:19 The Dulles Brothers and Eisenhower 43:40 Nixon and Watergate 46:18 Were Truman, RFK, Johnson, and Nixon conspiracy kooks? 51:09 Americans believe this was a conspiracy and want answers 57:07 Trump and Biden break the law 59:06 How the current EO works and might not work 1:01:14 How much is left that could shed light? 1:06:19 Motivation for and of the Warren Commission 1:10:16 The Cuban situation 1:12:51 Four things to know about this classified disclosure 1:15:22 Several files we'd really like to see 1:31:21 How the JFK story impacts Jim's view of the State 1:35:31 The State Is War and Demonic Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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EP118: Politics of Envy; Socialism is a Sin - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 47:49

29 weeks ago47:49

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Socialism is a theory of blame that excuses envy. Popular podcasting socialists (including Krystal Ball, Kyle Kulinski, and Sam Seder) recently gave writer Scott Galloway jubilant viral buzz. Galloway had appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," and the podcasters presented the same 1-minute,20-second clip. Their commentary would be more accurately described as moral preaching. While Galloway was calling for much higher taxes on the wealthy, he was also ignoring historical facts and critical economic realities. But WHAT'S NEW HERE is that Prof. Galloway presented a sophisticated justification for the theft they all advocate. Jim Babka demonstrates how their arguments are both superstitious and a violation of Human Respect. REFERENCES & RESOURCES * Henry Ford Tweet - https://x.com/BurnTheFed/status/1876711543741583540 * Principle of Human Respect - https://www.harmonyandprosperity.org/ * The Broken Window Parable - https://fee.org/articles/the-broken-window/ * Say's Law - https://www.econlib.org/library/Enc/bios/Say.html - Inevitably, someone will critique my application of Say's Law. The purpose of an already lengthy episode was not a deep dive. Here, we dealt with one profound implication of it. That said, I'm always learning and if someone can help me improve, that's a blessing. * Capitalism as a savings account, a concept introduced to me by Perry Willis - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/mental-lever/capitalism-toolism/ * ENVY: A Theory of Social Behavior by Helmut Schoeck - https://about.libertyfund.org/books/envy/ CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:25 Re-Mugging 1:42 Theory of blame excusing envy 5:27 Blame the rich by Scott Galloway 7:36 Make it the 1970s again 9:31 John Kennedy reversed capital flight 13:13 Wrong target 14:09 Making housing unaffordable 15:34 Make education a permanent burden 16:58 Two-thirds of your money stolen 21:58 Where economic envy begins 23:15 The drive for happiness 25:30 The Principle of Human Respect 26:43 Broken Window calculation 31:14 Sophisticated justification of stealing 34:21 Envy boomerangs to hurt you 35:06 Production precedes consumption 40:11 Steelmanning the socialist's concerns 43:36 Do you have a savings account? 45:58 Socialism is witch hunting Bill Protzmann is your moderator. This episode is sponsored by Zero Aggression Project. https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Be grace-full to each other.…

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From Censorship to RFK Jr in the Cabinet - Instant Grace with Jim Babka 33 5:10

30 weeks ago5:10

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Jim forgot an important point he intended to make during episode 117: Has Meta Gone MAGA? That episode was about Mark Zuckerberg's recent announcement about content moderation on Facebook. This new mini-episode gives you a clear example where censorship didn't work. And RFK Jr's appointment is evidence that should hit close to home with the Disinformation Obsessed. Be careful what you suppress. https://youtu.be/2nqj_wfjs1w Streisand effect - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Streisand-effect Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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A Nazi Walks Into A Bar - Instant Grace with Jim Babka 32 4:39

30 weeks ago4:39

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It's not the beginning of a joke. In Episode 117 "Has Meta Gone MAGA?" we covered the Popper Paradox - "the intolerant cannot be tolerated" - and a vivid parable about a bartender kicking a biker out a bar. But Bill had one more question! "You're sitting in the bar, what do you say to the bartender?" For full context, watch... Ep117: https://youtu.be/2nqj_wfjs1w Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. Be grace-full to each other.…

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117: Has Meta Gone MAGA? - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 55:18

30 weeks ago55:18

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Can you trust Mark Zuckerberg? This episode dives into Meta’s sweeping policy changes and question whether they reflect a commitment to free expression or strategic pandering. We analyze his six-point plan, including community-driven content moderation and efforts to fight global censorship. Along the way, we explore the limits of shame, the Popper Paradox, and why fostering trust and Grace is essential for meaningful societal change. LINKS Mark Zuckerberg ends Meta's fact-checking program - https://youtu.be/Q7y28SCzUhI EP81: Bill Nye in the Lion's Den of Creationism - https://youtu.be/YoDeb4FNSoo CHAPTERS 0:00 Theme 0:24 No Shipping Plan 3:28 Trust Mark Zuckerberg? 6:47 Replace fact checkers 10:34 Reduce content restrictions 14:16 Reduce censorship 17:14 Bring back civic content 23:01 Moving reviewers from California to Texas 26:10 Worldwide censorship regime 33:10 Popper Paradox 35:26 Punk walks into a bar 41:58 Shame is unreliable 43:15 Starved for attention 46:52 Mis and Mal Information 51:16 Investing trust and attention in another Bill Protzmann is your moderator. The series is sponsored by THE FOUNDATION FOR HARMONY AND PROSPERITY. https://www.harmonyandprosperity.org/ Thank you to Randy Garbin for our amazing episode thumbnails: http://randygarbin.com/ We are grateful to Sergio at https://www.youtube.com/@KeysofMoonMusic for our intro theme. ► https://www.patreon.com/user?u=10500501 or you can purchase his music on BandCamp: ► https://keysofmoon.bandcamp.com/ ► If you have any questions please feel free to write to Sergio at: serjo.de.lua.music@gmail.com Chat-GPT4 was used to help write the show description. Be grace-full to each other.…

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Elon's Wealth and H-1B's: Grace over Grievance - Instant Grace 31 with Jim Babka 12:23

31 weeks ago12:23

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We just finished an episode about the Vivek Ramaswamy's role in the H-1B debate (116). Here, we very quickly and quite efficiently explore the debate around Elon Musk’s wealth, H-1B visas, and immigration. Elon's critics at the podcast Due Dissidence argue that he could solve issues like homelessness with a simple check. But is that truly the solution? Jim Babka explains why such arguments miss the mark, revealing the flawed thinking behind "Housing First" policies and the broader misconceptions about wealth and resource allocation. We also discuss how immigration benefits everyone - not just through top-tier talent but through contributions at all levels. With grace-based insights, Jim dismantles partisan narratives and offers a perspective that values people as individuals, not just economic units. WATCH Episode 116: H-1B Vivek Misses the Mark; His Critics Deny Reality... https://youtu.be/t1Z4kMu4ScU Due Dissidence episode from which we clipped... https://youtu.be/F1RU5QqkKWw Homeless documentary... https://www.beyondhomeless.org/documentary/ Bill Protzmann is your moderator. ZERO AGGRESSION PROJECT - https://zeroaggressionproject.org/ - is our sponsor. But the views expressed are exclusively those of the participants, and not necessarily those of the board, staff, or supporters of the Zero Aggression Project. Zero Aggression Project is a non-profit organization that does not endorse or support any candidates for public office. ChatGPT4 was used to help write the show description. Be grace-full to each other.…

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116: H-1B Vivek Misses the Mark; His Critics Deny Reality - Gracearchy with Jim Babka 54:26

31 weeks ago54:26