Best Untruths Podcasts (2025)

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Season 4 Finale: 2 Truths & An Untruth 33:50

19d ago33:50

33:50

It's the season 4 finale! So, we decided it's a good episode to play a classic camp game, with a sacred playgrounds twist. On this episode we're playing 2 Truths and An Untruth, often used as a get-to-know-you game at camp, in four rounds from the perspective of key camp audiences: campers, parents, directors, and summer staff. In each round, we'll…

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Hold the Line: The Border Crisis in Trump's 2nd Term with Special Guest Todd Bensman 54:50

11d ago54:50

54:50

Center for Immigration Studies Senior National Security Fellow Todd Bensman returns to the program to discuss the continually evolving situation along the US-Mexico Border. Bensman has studied the crisis and the response to it between multiple administrations, and talks about how things are changing in Donald Trump's second Presidential term, as we…

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The Liberians With Kim A Snyder 30:19

20d ago30:19

30:19

Bart interviews Kim A Snyder about her new film, "The Liberians," after its screening at the Dallas International FIlm Festival, where it won best Documentary.By Bart Weiss and Kim A Synder

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Where There's Smoke: The DC/Vatican Corruption Connection with Mike McCormick 36:06

27d ago36:06

36:06

On the eve of the Papal Conclave in the wake of the funeral of Pope Francis, former White House stenographer Mike McCormick joins to talk about his latest book, An Almost Insurmountable Evil: How Obama's Deep State Defiled the Catholic Church and Executed the Wuhan Plandemic, an examination of the backroom connections between members of the Obama &…

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RESISTANCE OF VISION 22:33

28d ago22:33

22:33

John and Bart to talk to Anna Feder about the short films series Resistance of Vision The brainchild of San Francisco IndieFest founder/director Jeff Ross, with veteran film curator, documentarian, and cinema exhibition consultant Anna Feder serving as the Director of Programming, the Resistance of Vision film festival kicks off with debut presenta…

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Thank You Very Much 38:57

1M ago38:57

38:57

Bart and John talk to Alex Braverman about his film, "Thank You Veyr Much," about Andy KaufmanBy Bart Weiss, John Wildman and Alex Braverman

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More or Less? 7 Up & Down Insights from the 2024-2025 OMC Director Survey 45:31

1M ago45:31

45:31

Some things are up, some things are down, some are holding steady, and it all has meaning and impact for how we can make informed decisions and tell impactful stories for this summer and in the months ahead. We've pulled out seven key insights from the 2024-2025 OMC Director Survey findings, and sharing the up, down, and steady movement we've seen …

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Trending, Bending, or Ending: Camp Trends Over the Past 25 Years 43:00

2M ago43:00

43:00

The more things change, the more they stay the same? The only constant is change? If you’re not riding the wave of change, you’ll find yourself underneath it? Whatever your cliché du jour, the truth is, things aren't the same as they were a quarter century ago, and outdoor ministry is not immune to the shifts. On this episode, Jake and Jared welcom…

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Goodby Horses The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus 25:28

2M ago25:28

25:28

John and Bart talk to Eva Aridjis Fuentes about her new film Goodbye Horses: The Many Lives of Q Lazzarus, which is playing in selected theaters nationwide.By John Wildman and Bart Weiss

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The Key to Fostering Faithfulness in Summer Staff 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

Where will they find spiritual grounding, these summer staff members of ours? These emerging adults that truly make ministry happen at our camps; what does it take to equip and encourage practicing faithfulness in their lives while they are at camp, and foundational habits that last beyond our time with them? On this episode we'll talk about the ke…

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Spittin' Truth on the White Privilege Album with AJ Rice 37:52

2M ago37:52

37:52

AJ Rice is always loud, constantly witty, usually funny, and often controversial. As president & CEO of Publius Media, he's become one of the go-to names in conservative PR and media outreach, and he's also a published author. He joins the show to talk about his newest book, "The White Privilege Album," how it was inspired by the increasingly divis…

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USAID: How DC Graft Ruined a Critical Intelligence Asset with J. Michael Waller 1:34:12

2M ago1:34:12

1:34:12

J. Michael Waller, Senior Analyst for Strategy at the Center for Security Policy, is no desk pilot. He has been on the ground in some of the most intense situations the US was ever involved in, both officially and unofficially, from supporting the contras in Nicaragua to aiding the mujahideen during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. He watched th…

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Untruth & Consequences: The Fearful Railroading of Derek Chauvin with Alpha News' Liz Collin 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

Alpha News Senior Reporter Liz Collin has been following the circus surrounding the death of George Floyd for over 5 years, and now her team at Alpha have released a devastating documentary about the subsequent trial of Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin, who was accused of murdering Floyd with an alleged illegal restraint. But the Alpha team…

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10 Tips for Pre-Camp Prep That Impacts Experience & Outcomes 41:53

3M ago41:53

41:53

Good news! Camps are, in general, keeping parents satisfied with the level of communication and preparation prior to camp. We learn that much in this week's #StatOfTheWeek. And, there's an opportunity to go beyond satisfactory amounts of information, to a noticeable shift into mission and faith formation, even during this often-underutilized phase …

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Tips for Summer Staffing in 2025 58:20

3M ago58:20

58:20

2025 summer camp staffing is top of mind, heart, and task list for many camp leaders right now. We're in the heart of recruiting season, pre-camp prep time is on the horizon, our staff training schedules are maybe beginning to materialize, and our plans for the summer staff experiences have their foundation laid. The data tells us emerging adult st…

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Silent Trees 13:14

3M ago13:14

13:14

Silent trees In this episode of The Fog of Truth, Bart interviews filmmaker Agnieszka Zwiefk, discussing her new film 'Silent Trees,' which won the Breakout Feature Jury Prize at the Slamdance Film Festival. The film, available on Mubi, follows a young woman's resilience as she cares for her family in a refugee camp. Angelica shares her experiences…

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People Skills & Peer Ministry at Camp with Special Guest Lyle Griner 41:57

3M ago41:57

41:57

The most impactful ministry just might happen in the under-programmed times, the times sitting by the well (or the campfire) hearing someone's story. When we give our staff members, and even campers themselves, the "how" - meaning the skills and the practice in listening, welcoming, and connecting-building - we give them a gift they can and will ta…

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Character at Camp 41:41

4M ago41:41

41:41

Self-confidence. Leadership. Resilience. Faith in daily life. These are all character traits we measure. There is real data that says camp in exceptional at building character through the highly experiential, highly relational programs you offer. And that's a good thing, because the research says parents and caregivers care as much about the charac…

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The Best Disinfectant: John Eastman and the Question of Lawfare 28:06

4M ago28:06

28:06

Attorney & legal scholar John Eastman served as an advisor to Donald Trump's campaign team during the 2020 election cycle. After questions were raised about the validity of the election results in many locations, Eastman proposed a path for the team to contest the results. Now, for submitting what many of his supporters say was merely a thought exe…

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Why Camp? From the Perspective of Moms, Church Leaders, and Camp Enthusiasts 38:18

4M ago38:18

38:18

Answer: because kids need a safe place to __________________. Question: Why Camp? This question matters to you, camp or church leaders, because it's a question the parents in your world are asking. They have to, for one reason or another. It's because they have a lot of options, and they are assessing the quality of any experience they sign their k…

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How Much Your Injury Case Might Be Worth 4:38

5M ago4:38

4:38

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Mike Capozzola 33:07

5M ago33:07

33:07

Steven Davidson drags Mike into an alternative dimension of the Capozzola mind where things worked out very differently. Amongst other adventures, we hear about Mike's successful crossbow stall at Buckingham Palace, his early years living at Neverland ranch, working with a young David Bowie at the United Nations and why he wil never have more than …

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2025 New Year's Resolutions for Camp! 36:58

5M ago36:58

36:58

Campy New Year! Our 4th annual New Year's resolutions for camp episode is here! We have a blast with this each year, and we've got 5 fresh data-backed resolutions for camps and their leaders in the year ahead. Here is your keyword teaser: Scripture Enthusiasts Cabin Conversations Noticeably Society Our #QuickQampQuestion is a fun, personal one, and…

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Targeted: Chris Burgard's Investigation Adventure 1:12:48

5M ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Director Chris Burgard and Actor Nick Searcy released two documentaries on the infamous January 6, 2001 Capitol riots, exposing how federal law enforcement acted with both malice & incompetence in the course of their investigation. Subsequently, they were both targeted by those same departments. Burgard joins the program to discuss, in his own word…

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End of Year in docs 2024 John Justina and Bart, together in PERSON! 51:43

5M ago51:43

51:43

In this special episode of 'The Fog of Truth', hosts Bart John and Justina discuss the current state and future of documentaries, while recording together in Dallas for the first time. They talk about the attendance and challenges at regional film festivals, the shift towards streaming, the types of documentaries that succeed, and the impact of soc…

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Let There Be Peace on Earth: Another Christmas at War in Ukraine with Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny 51:57

5M ago51:57

51:57

Pastor Anatoly Kaluzhny of the New Life Church in Kiev has spent the first half of the holiday season here in the United States, meeting with political figures and influential leaders of faith in order to tell firsthand the stories of his people. Thousands of soldiers and conscripts have perished in Russia's attempted takeover of the eastern part o…

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Ballotgrounds: The War for Election Integrity with Special Guest Cleta Mitchell 49:17

6M ago49:17

49:17

Cleta Mitchell rose to prominence in the political world when she helped Tea Party groups fight back against the Obama-era IRS and their invasive and opaque decisions regarding who and who isn't considered a nonprofit. Then, under the Trump Administration, she led the questioning of the ballot tabulation in the state of Georgia in 2020. Now, with T…

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Don't Fall in Love with Yourself 16:23

6M ago16:23

16:23

Justina Walford talks about the documentary Don't Fall in Love with Yourself with director Jon Nix and the film’s subject Justin Pearson. The film dives deep into the personal and professional life of Justin Pearson—from his punk rock roots in San Diego to his rise in the punk world to cult celebrity after appearing on Jerry Springer. Through gritt…

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Jesus is Coming...to Camp! 42:14

6M ago42:14

42:14

Happy Advent and Merry Christmas from our sacred playgrounds to yours! We're donning Christmas hats and embracing Advent as we prepare for Jesus to come...to camp! This season reminds us that our ministries have audiences of influence - those we serve, those who serve with us, and those we impact, sometimes without even knowing it. On this episode,…

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Power Play: Brinksmanship with America's Energy with Power The Future's Daniel Turner 1:03:02

6M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

With less than 60 days left until Trump returns to office, speculation abounds that current President Joe Biden will use the remainder of his lame duck term to shove through unpopular legislation, pardons, or executive orders. And none may be more concerning than the Democrats' demands for a "climate emergency" declaration, which would treat climat…

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Separated, interview with Errol Morris and Jacob Soboroff 18:39

6M ago18:39

18:39

The Fog of Truth: An Interview with Filmmakers of 'Separated' In this special episode of The Fog of Truth, Justina and Bart interview Errol Morris and Jacob Soboroff about their new film 'Separated,' set to air on MSNBC on December 7th. The film, adapted from Jacob Soboroff's book, includes explosive interviews and narrative vignettes that reveal t…

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Camp Director Perspectives: Interviews with 4 Current Camp Leaders at Camp Conferences 31:04

6M ago31:04

31:04

Leaders who thrive learn from other leaders. Recently, Jake and Jared got to participate in and lead workshops at annual camp conferences for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries and the Campfire Collective (PCCCA, OMA-UCC, OMI, + more). They had the chance to sit down with 4 camp leaders from different locales and traditions to gather insightful perspectiv…

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Understanding when you have a claim for medical malpractice 6:47

6M ago6:47

6:47

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Called to Serve: A Look at Trump’s Planned Military Policy with Ret. Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata 38:03

6M ago38:03

38:03

Retired US Army Brigadier General Anthony Tata joins the show to discuss one of the hottest topics of this year's election, President-Elect Donald Trump's military policy. From nominating former US Army Major and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to the position of Secretary of Defense to his planned review process for top-level military leadership, Trump…

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The Countdown Begins: Jake Lang's Wait for Freedom 45:26

7M ago45:26

45:26

Jake Lang is currently in federal custody in Washington, DC while awaiting trial for his role in the January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol. Now, with the re-election of Donald Trump, he hopes he will finally be released after spending more than 3 years waiting to learn his legal fate. He returns to the podcast to talk about his hopes for release a…

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Leading a Christian Camp After Election Day 42:02

7M ago42:02

42:02

Sometimes we love to hang out in our camp bubble, don't we? Sometimes even so far as to, at least in part, shut out the outside world. It makes sense, because there's something special about camp being set apart. And yet, we're part of an ecosystem, a culture, a community. Last week, election day in the United States brought on emotions and actions…

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Election 2024: Analyzing the Red Wave with Ron Coleman 49:53

7M ago49:53

49:53

IP & civil rights attorney Ron Coleman returns to talk about the biggest political story in decades, Donald Trump's dominant victory in the 2024 Presidential Election, along with Republicans seizing control of the Senate and maintaining their hold on the House of Representatives...a GOP sweep that contradicted nearly every poll, every prediction, a…

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Can my case be dismissed if I'm untruthful? 5:38

7M ago5:38

5:38

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What do insurance companies do after filing a lawsuit? 4:13

7M ago4:13

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"Scary" Stuff from Camp: A Story, A Truth, & A Statistic 39:02

7M ago39:02

39:02

What's your favorite scary movie? This week, we're embracing the spooky season with our #QuickQampQuestion. Post yours in the comments on our website, Facebook, or Instagram! On this episode, we've got 3 "scary" things to share about traditions we prioritize and the wellbeing of those we serve. We're sharing one scary story about a still-common cam…

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Best Laid Plans: The Continuing Plot Against Donald Trump with Lee Smith 31:31

7M ago31:31

31:31

Lee Smith is a former senior editor at The Weekly Standard, the former Editor-in-Chief of The Village Voice Literary Supplement, and has written for such esteemed publications as The New York Times, The Hudson Review, Ecco Press, Atheneum, Grand Street, GQ, and Talk.Now, he joins Victoria to discuss his newest book, Disappearing the President: Trum…

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Reaping Renewal: The Joy of Regenerative Agriculture with Mollie Engelhart 1:23:15

8M ago1:23:15

1:23:15

Mollie Engelhart has one of the most eclectic backgrounds you may ever meet. She grew up on a farm in upstate New York before heading to California to study film at the prestigious, Disney-founded California Institute of the Arts. From there, she worked in A&R at Sony and became a recording artist herself, before taking on a new challenge by foundi…

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Camper Recruitment & Retention with Special Guest Travis Allison 42:00

8M ago42:00

42:00

"The most effective way to get campers this summer is to get last summer's campers to come back." On this episode, Travis Allison from Go Camp Pro joins us to talk through what's actually effective in recruiting and retaining campers and their families. Built from a sense of frustration that so many camp leaders spend so much time, energy, and mone…

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Climate Despots: Using Climate Change to Remove Your Rights with Marc Morano 36:51

8M ago36:51

36:51

Author & ClimateDepot.com founder Marc Morano joins Victoria to talk about the Biden/Harris administration's plans to declare a "climate emergency," using the same emergency powers granted in crises like the 9/11 terror attacks and the COVID pandemic to curtail the rights and finances of ordinary Americans. And in the wake of the devastating hurric…

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Promising Strategies for Connecting Camp, Church, & Home 47:57

8M ago47:57

47:57

A meaningful camp experience can be a powerful catalyst for family faith formation. That truth is at the heart of the Rhythms of Faith Project, the Lilly Endowment, Inc. funded project that Wheaton College/HoneyRock and Sacred Playgrounds are partnering on. We've spent the last year taking in current and past writing, qualitative and quantitative d…

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Rapp Session with New York Times Bestselling Author Don Bentley 49:01

8M ago49:01

49:01

Apache helicopter pilot. FBI Special Agent. SWAT officer. Bestselling author. Don Bentley has worn many hats in his lifetime. But now he's taken on one of the biggest challenges of his life: continuing the story of Vince Flynn's legendary CIA counter-terrorism agent, Mitch Rapp. In his new novel, Bentley turns back the clock to tell the tale of one…

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3 Major Factors That Affect Camper Outcomes 49:33

9M ago49:33

49:33

Ministry is about impact. It's what we hope for, plan for, program for, recruit for, market for, evaluate for, and pray for. It's maybe the one thing that aligns the entire outdoor ministry industry. We may not even define impact in the same way (fyi, we don't!). Yet, we're aligned in that our deepest foundational mission is to impact lives for the…

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#Untruth The Psychology of Trumpism with Dan Partland 31:11

9M ago31:11

31:11

Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism with Dan Partland In this episode of The Fog of Truth, Bart welcomes Dan Partland, the producer and director of Untruth: The Psychology of Trumpism. They discuss Trumpism's psychological underpinnings, its comparison to Partland's previous film Unfit: The Psychology of Donald Trump, and the broader implications o…

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Election Fraud: The Risks Revealed with J. Christian Adams 44:05

9M ago44:05

44:05

J. Christian Adams returns to the program to talk about a number of topics including the investigation into the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, as well as Trump's New York convictions. But his primary focus as President of the Public Interest Legal Foundation is election integrity, and he has some very serious concerns. He details the organi…

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