Best Humanist Report Podcasts (2025)

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ZOHRAN MAMDANI (& More) | The Humanist Report (6:16-6:27) 2:13:55

23h ago2:13:55

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ZOHRAN MAMDANI (& More) | The Humanist Report (6:16-6:27) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Peace as a Right? 6:24

3h ago6:24

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In this episode, we unpack how Kant’s elevation of “rights”—from marital peace to world peace—turns duties into entitlements, fueling endless conflict and state overreach. We’ll then contrast that with Scripture’s teaching that peace and brotherly love aren’t rights but moral duties we must work for under God’s law.…

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The Humanistic Heresy of Rights 10:04

1d ago10:04

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Social, Forensic, and Media Psychology: Law and Reform in Current Practices Surrounding Influence With Brian L. Cutler, Ph.D. 1:03:00

4d ago1:03:00

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The law is out of date on topics regarding how the mind works and how much social influence can sway people to do and believe things that are not common sense. Dr. Cutler has done cutting edge work in forensics and law enforcement analysis. He serves at Fielding Graduate University as both a Professor and Program Director. Social Psychology is one …

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The Death of an Age and Its Faith 18:09

9d ago18:09

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Rapid Advancements in VR and AI: Understanding Opportunities and Necessary Boundaries With David Christopher Lane, PhD 1:04:09

11d ago1:04:09

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“Our brain is a like a VR headset. That’s what it is. It renders incoming data streams to interpret different worlds,” David explained. He proposed that we already live in a symbolic universe, such as the trash can on a desktop being merely a symbol of an action taken on a computer. “VR is a much better model to explain what our brains do,” he cont…

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Humanism in the Church 12:34

14d ago12:34

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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We're Circling the Drain | The Humanist Report (6/2-6/13) 1:08:27

14d ago1:08:27

1:08:27

We're Circling the Drain | The Humanist Report (6/2-6/13) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Civilization’s Civil War 7:32

16d ago7:32

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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In the Shadow of Enlightenment: A Girl’s Journey Through the Osho Rajneesh Cult with Sarito Carroll 1:01:43

17d ago1:01:43

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The highly watched Netflix 2018 documentary Wild Wild Country for people “in the know” was terribly biased. There were no former members. No cult experts. The two people featured were still “true believers in the cult leader, Rajneesh–who was rebranded after his expulsion from the United States as Osho. This cult took over the small town of Antelop…

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Showing the Lord’s Death 8:22

21d ago8:22

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Psychobabble in State and Business 6:32

23d ago6:32

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains With Robert H. Lustig, M.D., M.S.L 58:44

25d ago58:44

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The future of Public Health depends on protection against unrestrained corporate power. A sicker humanity means increased pain and suffering at large. In the past, we have identified numerous exposures that have made us sick, many of which are addictive, and created shield laws to protect the corporations that peddle them. We also know it’s our mos…

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This Is the Victory 3:31

28d ago3:31

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Political Scientists Beg Oblivious Americans to Wake Up | The Humanist Report (5/19-5/30) 1:50:00

28d ago1:50:00

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Political Scientists Beg Oblivious Americans to Wake Up | The Humanist Report (5/19-5/30) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Precisionism 4:45

30d ago4:45

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World with Elle Hardy 1:00:01

1M ago1:00:01

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In this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, I discussed the steady rise of Pentecostal Christianity with award-winning journalist and author Elle Hardy. Her 2022 book, Beyond Belief: How Pentecostal Christianity Is Taking Over the World, details how the charismatic movement has become a global phenomenon, with currently (2025) a…

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The Pastor and His Duties 2:49

1M ago2:49

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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The Major Media 5:41

1M ago5:41

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Cults Like Us: Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America with Jane Borden 54:49

1M ago54:49

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One of Jane’s most striking points in her book and our conversation is that cults aren’t just something “other people” get involved in. Cults can deceptively recruit anyone and work in many different spheres of influence. “I just started pulling the thread,” Jane recalled, “and traced it back to the Puritans.” She explains how the theological world…

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The Trinity and Man 7:52

1M ago7:52

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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American Democracy is Cooked | The Humanist Report (5/5-5/16) 1:58:14

1M ago1:58:14

1:58:14

American Democracy is Cooked | The Humanist Report (5/5-5/16) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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True Preaching 3:42

1M ago3:42

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America with David Pakman 52:45

2M ago52:45

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Right-wing extremism, post-truth America, and media literacy converge in my conversation with David Pakman. Pakman is a prominent political commentator and the host of The David Pakman Show, with over three million YouTube subscribers. Known for his insightful arguments and approachable style, Pakman tackles complex social issues, educating us on t…

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Biblical Relevance 12:49

2M ago12:49

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Dumb Dogs, That Cannot Bark 6:47

2M ago6:47

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Cults, Authoritarian Control, and the Fight for Democracy with Sociologist Dr. Stephen A. Kent 59:35

2M ago59:35

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Cult influence can be found everywhere online, including the political sphere we see when we scroll on social media. Understanding how authoritarian control operates is critical in preserving our autonomy and individuality. In this new episode of The Influence Continuum, I talk with Dr. Stephen Kent, professor emeritus of sociology, who taught cour…

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Do You Want “Sweetness and Light?” 6:16

2M ago6:16

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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100 Days of Hell | The Humanist Report (4/21-5/2) 2:17:06

2M ago2:17:06

2:17:06

100 Days of Hell | The Humanist Report (4/21-5/2) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Good Preaching 2:53

2M ago2:53

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Shadow Diplomacy: Lev Parnas and his Wild Ride from Brooklyn to Trump’s Inner Circle 50:41

2M ago50:41

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On this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, we spoke with Lev Parnas, a Ukrainian-American businessman and former Trump insider turned whistleblower. He has withstood intimidation, threats, and time in prison to present evidence and help America better understand the truth about the cult of Trump. His book, Shadow Diplomacy: Lev…

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The Received Text 8:04

2M ago8:04

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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In Paper We Trust? 10:44

2M ago10:44

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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From Supermodel to Cult Survivor: A Story of Purpose and Healing with Hoyt Richards 1:12:25

2M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

“You were involved for over 20 years with an apocalyptic, survivalist UFO-like cult. Before joining the cult, you were a bright 16-year-old who later attended Princeton and played football for them as a cornerback. Looking back, you were essentially a bright, educated, charismatic young man who happened to meet the wrong person at the wrong time.” …

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Architecture 14:59

2M ago14:59

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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This is a Constitutional Crisis | The Humanist Report (4/14-4/18) 1:17:00

2M ago1:17:00

1:17:00

This is a Constitutional Crisis | The Humanist Report (4/14-4/18) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Early Church Buildings 6:44

2M ago6:44

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Terror Love and Brainwashing: Attachment in Cults and Totalitarian Systems with Alexandra Stein PhD 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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“I do feel we have an obligation to speak up,” Alexandra Stein, PhD said on this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, “and it’s tough for people to resist these systems when there is total silence, and that’s what these systems kind of rely on.” Alexandra exited a ten year stint in a left wing political cult when she was 36 years…

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Evangelicalism 4:49

3M ago4:49

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Right-Wing Ls | The Humanist Report (4/7-4/11) 55:09

3M ago55:09

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Right-Wing Ls | The Humanist Report (4/7-4/11) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Modernism Old and New, Part 2 6:18

3M ago6:18

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Betrayal of The Spirit: Krishna, Cults and Healing with Nori Muster 1:03:58

3M ago1:03:58

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 Cult survivors often have the instinct to want to save as many people as possible from the cult they survived. However, healing from the things they encountered while in the cult is often a first step before a survivor can help others escape. Cult survivors usually seek to heal with some form of therapy and move on. Nori was a member of ISKCON fro…

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Modernism Old and New, Part 1 8:57

3M ago8:57

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Trump's NOT So Tariff-ic Week | The Humanist Report (3/31-4/4) 1:18:00

3M ago1:18:00

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Trump's NOT So Tariff-ic Week | The Humanist Report (3/31-4/4) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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The Church: What is It? 10:02

3M ago10:02

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Neural Surfing: Consciousness, Meditation, and Mystical Manipulation in Spiritual Organizations With David Christopher Lane 1:07:20

3M ago1:07:20

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For many, practices like meditation and yoga are among the most thrilling avenues for deepening spiritual awareness. At their best, these techniques can serve as a neurological and biochemical reset—enhancing self-awareness and empowering transformation. But at their worst, they can cause a loss of personal grounding, leaving individuals vulnerable…

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The Process God 7:06

3M ago7:06

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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Trump is Killing the Constitution | The Humanist Report (3/24-3/28) 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

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Trump is Killing the Constitution | The Humanist Report (3/24-3/28) by Mike FigueredoBy Mike Figueredo

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Awake, Thou That Sleepest 3:40

3M ago3:40

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Faith and Action is the complete collection of the essays of R. J. Rushdoony written for the Chalcedon Report between 1965 and 2001 along with several transcripts of his recorded talks. The large volume The Roots of Reconstruction only contained his Chalcedon Report essays up until 1985, so most of the essays included in Faith & Action were unavail…

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