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Tennessee's failed execution of Krista Pike, and the press coverage casting her as a victim, sets up a broader question: is capital punishment just? Michael and Wade argue that the death penalty, lawfully administered, is biblically defensible and good. They work from Genesis 9, Romans 13, and Acts 25, from Augustine and Calvin, and from the difference between public justice and personal forgiveness. They close with where the American church has muddled its thinking, and the hope that God will finally deal with every sin. AI Generated time stamps [00:00] Intro [01:00] The Krista Pike failed execution [03:48] Hanging requests, lethal injection, and the firing squad [08:28] What Krista Pike actually did [11:26] C.S. Lewis on justice versus "curing" criminals [14:09] The case for capital punishment in a sentence [15:35] How rare the death penalty has become [18:58] Why justice must be speedy [20:03] Wade's family connection to a capital case [22:00] Made in God's image, we crave justice [25:32] Corporal punishment, restitution, and prison sentences [29:56] The death penalty in American history [32:01] Public justice and personal forgiveness are not identical [34:17] The ship captain whose son commits a capital crime [37:02] Acts 25 and Romans 13 — the sword is not borne in vain [44:35] Genesis 9 and the image of God [46:21] Pit bulls, the tiger enclosure, and Harambe [50:02] The Apostolic Constitutions and Augustine [53:57] "You shall not murder" versus "you shall not kill" [55:16] Calvin on the woman caught in adultery [57:35] Sophistry: "How will killing stop killing?" [60:15] Logs and specks: where the church has failed [67:34] Reason for hope: God will deal with every sin For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode The Apostolic Constitutions The City of God, Book I — Augustine Commentary on John, Volume 1 — John Calvin Exodus, New American Commentary — Douglas K. Stuart Lex Rex — Samuel Rutherford Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Loser Theology Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

Christian nationalism gets thrown around as a slur and a slogan, but almost nobody defines it. Dr. Joe Rigney joins Wade and Michael to say plainly what he means by it, where he parts ways with Paul Miller, Al Mohler, and Doug Wilson in the new 5 Views book, and why Abraham Kuyper's famous "every square inch" was, in his read, loud shouting that covered a retreat. The conversation closes on the Lindsay Clancy trial and the untethered empathy that makes a society unable to name evil. AI Generated time stamps [00:00] Intro [00:29] Why Christian nationalism, and who the secret guest is [01:41] Joe Rigney defines Christian nationalism [05:06] Paul Miller, natural law republicanism, and the two tables of the law [07:52] Test cases — the Hindu statue in Texas and Obergefell [12:21] Rigney and Doug Wilson on general equity theonomy [14:29] Kuyperianism, and why "every square inch" covered a retreat [18:28] How Doug Wilson and Tim Keller both claim Kuyper [20:28] One Lord, two kingdoms, three institutions [26:28] Prudence and statesmanship in applying the principles [31:01] Abolitionism versus smash-mouth incrementalism [32:54] What a Christian town would actually look like [36:40] Al Mohler's Baptist case for Christian nationalism [39:37] Is this moot, and what is wrong with a neutral public square [45:51] Christendom's long run versus seventy years of secularism [49:32] Western civilization as the prodigal son [52:02] The Lindsay Clancy trial and female social contagion [56:13] Untethered empathy and the victim you can see [60:51] "The system failed you" — blame that lands on nobody [63:27] Standing before God when the excuses run out For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode 5 Views on Christian Nationalism The Case for Christian Nationalism — Stephen Wolfe Leadership and Emotional Sabotage — Joe Rigney Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Loser Theology Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

Michael and Wade set the usual topical format aside and walk through what is actually going on in their ministries and homes. Michael talks through the release of Loser Theology, what he learned about how Christian publishing really works, and the launch of Christ the King's School of Ministry with 23 men in its first class. The back half turns pastoral: why so many young moms are carrying anxiety and depression, whether a life of comfort has made all of us more fragile than we are, and how conservative Christians end up dividing over food, clothing, and other secondary matters. TIMESTAMPS [00:25] Life updates episode — the format and the plan [06:59] Loser Theology — the new book and where it came from [10:24] Willie Rice's endorsement and the risk it carried [13:58] How Christian publishing actually works — proposals, edits, and rejection [17:26] Why Canon Press, and what a publisher signals about a book [21:28] The next book — nine questions on women in the church [23:34] School of Ministry — what it is and why it is men only [26:51] The 20-year vision: four church plants in the Cincinnati area [29:21] Training pastors in a local church versus at a seminary [31:36] 23 men enrolled, cohorts, and a three-year commitment [33:02] Starting something similar at a smaller church [35:14] Fall ministries — city groups, Sunday school, Raising Oaks [39:22] Michael's family — kids growing up and the last first day of school [41:36] A great-grandfather at 102: "I started all this" [46:30] Wade's household — seven kids and teaching New Testament Greek [48:37] Adoption update — walking after surgery and physical therapy [51:45] Star Trek, Twilight Zone, and Narnia as discussion fodder for kids [55:42] Pastoral care — anxiety and depression among young moms [58:27] Comfort, idleness, and having more time to think about ourselves [60:41] Why talk therapy can make the problem louder [63:30] The 200-years-ago thought experiment [66:04] Where the church under-challenges women [70:28] Naming the things you feel entitled to but are not [73:05] A time inventory, and a sign that reads "every second counts" [75:11] Porn use among men, and what AI is about to make worse [76:29] Crunchy convictions versus legislating what other people eat [80:46] Yoga pants, virtue signaling, and provocation as the point [83:01] Romans 16 and the man who causes dissension [84:26] The annual conference returns after a year off For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human SexualityLoser TheologyFollow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

Why does so much of modern evangelicalism seem conditioned to apologize, shrink, andlose? Michael Clary walks through the argument of his forthcoming Canon Press book, Loser Theology — how a pietistic, winsome-at-all-costs impulse took root in the church and taught a generation of Christians to equate faithfulness with weakness. The back half turns to the remedy Michael calls high-agency Christianity. Listeners get both the diagnosis and the path out. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Cold open — Ryan Gosling and Mickey Mouse Club tangent [03:23] Introducing the book: Loser Theology from Canon Press [04:08] Where the title and the material came from [06:48] Origin of the phrase "the poison of loser theology" [09:20] Defining loser theology and the pietistic impulse [10:02] Roots in the winsomeness era and church planting [13:01] When Bible-speech clashes with cultural respectability [15:00] A church conditioned to lose and feel shame [20:00] Political correspondence and appeasing sins [24:06] "Do not offend women" and the loser mindset [29:02] Jesus with tax collectors — misreading meekness [31:08] Big names: Tim Keller and Russell Moore's Onward [34:00] Lampooning conservative doctrine in urban ministry [37:04] Guilt over success, privilege, and unequal gifts [40:49] John MacArthur and holding the line [42:04] The "straight white man as oppressor" framing [45:04] How not to become the next David French [55:00] The fear of God as the anchor [56:00] The remedy — high-agency Christianity [61:05] Where to get the book and closing For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode APA Academic Article on Kids, Screen Use, and Socioemotional Problems Pew Research (2025) on Screen Time Family Medicine and Community Health on Porn Use Statistics Psychology Today on Teen Porn Use Pew Research on Teen Gaming Academic Paper in Cureus on Teen Gaming World News: France Bans Social Media for Those Under 15  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Books God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Loser Theology: Why the Weak Will Not Inherit the Earth Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

Why does so much of modern evangelicalism seem conditioned to apologize, appease, and lose? Michael Clary and Wade Thomas name the pietistic, winsome-at-all-costs impulse they call "loser theology" — tracing its rise through the city-mission era of the 2010s, how it teaches Christians to feel shame for strength and success, and how sin-appeasement quietly tracks political and cultural pressure. The back half turns to the remedy Clary calls "high-agency Christianity," the subject of his forthcoming Canon Press book. TIMESTAMPS [03:01] Today's topic — loser theology and the pietistic impulse [06:04] How the phrase "loser theology" got its name [07:03] Pitching the book to Canon Press; the high-agency remedy [09:04] Origins — planting the church in 2010 and the winsome era [12:05] Winsomeness and gaining an audience with the world [15:00] A church conditioned to lose and feel shame [19:04] How sins correspond to political leanings [24:06] "Do not offend women" — the gendered pull [26:01] Defining loser theology [30:04] "Pastor, I have concerns" — appeasement in ministry [33:01] NAMB's Send North America and mocking flyover-country Christians [41:01] MacArthur, California, and when push comes to shove [49:04] How not to become the next David French [55:01] The fear of God and the profile of a loser-theology Christian [58:05] Permission to be strong, bold, and high-agency [61:05] Book release details and closing exhortation For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode Order Loser Theology  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

Why should you care about the Southern Baptist Convention if you're not Southern Baptist? Michael and Wade make the case that the SBC — the largest Protestant body in America —sets the tone for evangelicalism far beyond its own churches. They recap the 2026 annual meeting: the fight over women pastors, where the money goes, the resolutions that passed, and the slow reform of the convention's leadership. A practical look at why denominational plumbing matters. TIMESTAMPS [00:10]  Intro — what the Current Reality Podcast is about [00:45]  What the Southern Baptist Convention actually is [07:02]  Why it matters, even if you're not Southern Baptist [08:03]  The Cooperative Program and SBC entities explained [09:55]  Size and scale — the largest Protestant body in America [15:01]  Comparing the SBC to other major denominations [19:04]  Takeaways from this year's convention [20:29]  No lady pastors, no professors who deny miracles [24:03]  The Law Amendment on women pastors [30:02]  What the convention means for American life [31:02]  Presidential reform — Mike Law, Clint Presley, Willie Rice [36:02]  Messengers, motions, and how voting works [41:07]  Which motions gained traction this year [44:02]  The fight over financial transparency [47:01]  Resolutions, including adding Charlie Kirk's name [50:02]  By What Standard and losertheology.com [53:06]  Stacking committees with representative conservatives [55:02]  Prudential compromise vs. moral compromise [58:00]  Closing — staying anchored and unashamed For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode Baptist Press on the Truth and Unity Amendment SBC 2026 Statistics US Religious Data  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

AI-generated music, AI-written poetry, AI-produced images — the tools are everywhere, and Christians are asking whether any of it counts as real art. Michael and Wade argue that art is not just pattern or product but transmission — something passes from a human soul through a medium to another human soul — and that AI, by definition, cannot transmit what it does not have. They work through listener questions, the Tolkien sub-creator framework, and practical guidance for how to engage with AI art without losing the ability to recognize the real thing. [00:11]  Intro — Speechify and AI voice tools [07:08]  Listener question — is AI art moral? [10:02]  Art as transmission between souls [11:03]  The bucket analogy — creator to audience [15:05]  Hard case — AI music from the Psalms [17:00]  Aaron's garments — God prizes human craft [22:12]  Antique Roadshow — why human origin matters [25:01]  Image of God and sub-creation [27:03]  Tolkien — man as sub-creator [31:01]  The medical exception — AI tools that heal [32:02]  Core concern — AI atrophies creative capacity [40:04]  Pilgrim's Progress — art through human voice [48:00]  Inspiration requires a human; AI cannot originate [55:02]  Mutiny on the Bounty — bittersweetness only humans transmit [62:00]  Can you consume AI art? Yes, with care [66:05]  More algorithm, less received [68:13]  Guitar pedal analogy — AI as tool, not artist [70:08]  Closing — use AI with caution For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode Text of “On Fairy Stories” by J.R.R. Tolkien  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Ohio Republican nomination for governor, putting him on track to become the first Hindu governor in American history. Michael and Wade walk through what Hinduism actually is and why it matters, whether a first-generation Hindu American can be "truly American," how to weigh Vivek's stated views on Jesus, and whether Christians in Ohio should pull the lever for him over a pro-abortion Democrat. They close with a call for Christians to raise up political talent and a word of hope — Christ is on the throne no matter who wins. TIMESTAMPS [00:08] Intro — Vivek Ramaswamy wins Ohio GOP nomination; on track to be first Hindu U.S. governor [02:17] Who is Vivek? [05:07] Hinduism vs. Christianity [10:04] Vivek's American identity [15:00] The "magic dirt" theory [20:01] Living in the house Christianity built [24:53] Vivek's viral quote [27:26] Should a Christian vote for a Hindu? [30:06] The deeper concern [35:00] What Vivek gets right a [40:03] Vivek vs. Amy Acton [45:01] Does it matter who's governor? [50:08] Christians underrepresented in power [55:00] The church needs political talent [56:48] Closing note of hope For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo XIV New York Times: “For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet” AP News on West Virginia Trans Track Athlete ABC News Ellen/Elliot Page Interview  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

SHOW NOTES A practical sequel to the prior episode on the laws of logic and informal fallacies. Michael and Wade work through four real-world examples from recent headlines — the Archbishop of Canterbury's address to Pope Leo XIV, an ABC News interview with Elliot Page promoting a "queer in nature" documentary, a New York Times Earth Day climate piece, and an Associated Press story on a trans athlete in West Virginia — then close with four tips for thinking logically as a Christian in an age of pervasive deception. TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Introduction, Saturday seminar tease, Ninja Turtles 2 detour [02:03] Sequel framing: the logic episode, part two [04:56] Recap: the Three Laws of Logic flow from God's nature [07:24] Two anticipated objections to logic [19:01] "Logic is basically thinking the way God thinks" [20:24] Four examples from the news [20:32] Example 1: Archbishop of Canterbury addresses Pope Leo XIV (April 27) [38:31] Example 2: ABC News interview with Elliot Page (formerly Ellen Page) [52:12] Example 3: New York Times Earth Day article [65:03] Example 4: AP article on Pepper Jackson, West Virginia trans athlete [74:57] Four tips for thinking logically [74:57] Tip 1 — Start with the proper value system; wisdom begins with the fear of the Lord [78:00] Tip 2 — Look for what people assume without good cause [81:42] Tip 3 — Know common informal fallacies [86:21] Tip 4 — Don't abide illogical thinking just because it's your guy [89:20] Closing & contact For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode Archbishop of Canterbury and Pope Leo XIV New York Times: “For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet” AP News on West Virginia Trans Track Athlete ABC News Ellen/Elliot Page Interview  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

What does it mean to think the way God thinks? In this episode, Michael and Wade work through the three foundational laws of logic and over a dozen logical fallacies — walking through real-world examples from social media, politics, parenting, and theology. Whether you're a pastor, a parent, or just someone who spends time on Twitter, this episode will equip you to reason more clearly, argue more honestly, and think more like the God who made the world. [00:00] — Introduction & episode overview [04:05] — Why Christians should care about logic: to think logically is to think the way God thinks [06:37] — Logic vs. emotion: reason and affections are not enemies [18:25] — The Three Laws of Logic [19:51] Law of Identity [22:11] Law of Non-Contradiction [30:15] Law of the Excluded Middle [32:23] — What is a logical fallacy? Informal vs. formal fallacies explained [38:27] — Informal Fallacies [38:27] Ad Hominem [41:06] Bulverism (C.S. Lewis) [43:06] Ad Baculum — appeal to fear/threats [44:02] Ad Populum — bandwagon/popularity [45:50] Argument from Incredulity — "I just can't believe..." [47:48] Chronological Snobbery — "right side of history" [49:03] Ad Ignorantiam — appeal to ignorance [49:43] Straw Man — and when to steel-man instead [57:02] Distinction Without a Difference [58:39] Composition Fallacy — part-to-whole [59:53] Loaded Question Fallacy [60:35] — Formal Fallacies [60:49] Petitio Principii — circular reasoning [63:17] Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc — correlation vs. causation [64:49] Affirming the Consequent [64:58] Bifurcation — false dichotomy [68:41] Fallacy of Compromise — the false middle [72:15] — Closing: think the way God thinks For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode C.S. Lewis — Mere Christianity (Bulverism) C.S. Lewis — The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Law of the Excluded Middle / Professor Kirk) Jonathan Edwards — Religious Affections David Platt — Radical (False Dichotomy example) Ravi Zacharias — Story about Hindu-American student (Law of Non-Contradiction) Rob Bell — Love Wins trailer (Argument from Incredulity)  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

In this Q&A episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas answer listener questions stemming from their recent Kings Domain Saturday seminar on raising boys to be men and girls to be women. They tackle the complex cultural challenges of parenting in 2026, discussing the ideological split between Gen Z men and women, the historical failures of church teachings on sexuality, and the dangers of a "live and let live" mentality. The hosts also provide practical, biblically anchored advice for Christian parents on navigating schooling options, enforcing discipline, overcoming decision fatigue, talking to kids about sex, and guiding teenagers through dating. Key Topics 00:10:26 - Where the Church Failed on Sexuality 00:19:23 - The Myth of the "Live and Let Live" Ethos 00:25:28 - The Moral and Political Gender Divide in Gen Z 00:40:54 - Is the "Gag Reflex" to Same-Sex Imagery Natural? 00:46:52 - Navigating Public vs. Christian Schooling Options 00:51:27 - Discipline, Rules, and Spanking 00:56:19 - Overcoming Decision Fatigue as a Father 01:03:09 - How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex 01:11:51 - Approaching Teenage Dating in 2026 For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

Michael Clary and Wade Thomas of Christ the King Church in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, discuss raising and educating boys and girls in distinctly masculine and feminine ways, tied to an upcoming free Saturday seminar on “Gendered education, raising Boys to be Boys and Girls to be Girls.” They argue that moving from public school to homeschool or Christian school is not automatically a solution, because the home must intentionally cultivate masculine and feminine virtues rather than producing an androgynous outcome. Wade describes a concern that some conservative homeschool and classical Christian settings raise boys and girls toward identical goals—often modeled on high-achieving professional outcomes—rather than toward differentiated male and female callings.They contend that even without explicit ideology, conservative Christian homes can unintentionally absorb modern assumptions (e.g., career-first aspirations for girls, reluctance about early marriage), leading to husbands and wives whose daily lives are largely indistinguishable. The episode closes by encouraging listeners to read and trust the Bible’s vision of manhood and womanhood and to intentionally point boys and girls toward those respective directions. 01:21 Why This Episode: Raising & Educating Boys and Girls + Seminar Plug 04:39 Homeschooling’s Hidden Trap: Raising Boys and Girls to the Same End 08:43 The Gender-Neutral Preschool Example (Sweden) and What It Reveals 12:14 How Androgyny Sneaks into Conservative Christian Homes 20:10 Core Thesis: God Made Boys and Girls on Purpose 21:20 Different Callings at Scale: Filling vs. Forming, Homemaking vs. Provision 29:12 Why “Who Made the Sandwich” Matters: The Power of Motherly Presence 36:30 Modern Schooling Rewards Girls: Compliance Culture and the Boy Problem 46:22 Celebrate Both Sexes at Home (Don’t Swing into Woman-Hating) 48:55 Make Domestic Work Honorable and Beautiful for Your Daughters 49:17 The Eternal Value of Homemaking (Cookies, Sourdough, and Gratitude) 50:13 Raising Daughters with Feminine Skills & Future Marriage Prospects 51:32 Let Boys Take Risks: Courage, Responsibility, and Real Faith 54:42 Boundaries for Rambunctious Boys: The ‘Holy Chuck E. Cheese’ Church Example 56:27 Teaching Toughness: Mistakes and Pain as ‘Tuition’ for Growth 59:12 Scripture on Men & Women: 1 Timothy 2 and a Home That Expects Male Leadership 01:04:58 What Should We Be Proud Of? 1 Timothy 5 and Revaluing Motherhood Over Career Status 01:09:13 Motherhood as Vocation: Eve, Mary, Hannah, Deborah, and God’s Design 01:13:11 Church History Wisdom: Clement of Alexandria on Manhood & Womanhood 01:20:38 Where the Church Went Wrong: Gender-Neutral Expectations & Delaying Marriage 01:22:42 Marrying Young (Wisely): Fertility, Formation, and Avoiding Needless Delay 01:31:31 Closing Hope: Raise Boys to Be Men and Girls to Be Women For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode Brookings Institution Article: “Boys Left Behind: Education Gender Gaps Across the US” CNN: “These Schools Want to Wipe Away Gender Stereotypes From an Early Age.”  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas discuss the struggles of dealing with disappointment from a Christian perspective. They address how modern Christians can feel anchored in biblical reality while facing societal and personal pressures. The conversation covers different sources of disappointment, such as unmet career expectations, family issues, and the loss of unborn children. Highlighting four main truths, they encourage listeners to trust God's wisdom and sovereignty, reminding them that there is no alternate version of reality, and God’s plans are always good, even if they don't align with personal expectations. The episode emphasizes the importance of forgiveness, confronting sin appropriately, and the necessity of repentance to process feelings of disappointment healthily. 01:36 Dealing with Disappointment in 2026 04:48 Personal Stories of Disappointment 05:34 Michael's Journey and Reflections 15:07 Wade's Life and Career Challenges 30:20 Four Truths for the Disappointed Christian 40:09 The Best of All Possible Worlds 42:43 Human Agency vs. Divine Plan 44:14 Finding Comfort in Suffering 46:51 Personal Disappointments and God's Plan 59:49 The Unpredictable Future 01:07:52 Dealing with Sin and Disappointment 01:15:45 Final Thoughts and Encouragement For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, Michael Clary and Wade Thomas discuss Wade’s five hopes for Christmas and New Year's 2026. The episode delves into the importance of reversing the declining birth rate, the need for noble heroes, a call for grassroots interrogation of Roman Catholic teachings, and the encouragement for Christians to read the Bible more. The discussion also touches upon the desire to end the Star Wars franchise. The hosts blend humor and serious conversation about the cultural and biblical values they hold dear. 00:26 Christmas Traditions and Personal Anecdotes 01:24 Wade's Christmas Hopes and New Year's Resolutions 03:35 Discussion on Birth Rate Decline 07:05 Cultural and Societal Implications of Population Trends 16:25 The Value of Children and Family in Modern Society 29:24 The Joy of Family and Parenting 30:45 Reflecting on Frazier and Parenthood 33:04 Noble Heroes for 2026 34:13 Critiquing Modern Role Models 36:11 A Call for Christian Heroes 41:06 Grassroots Interrogation of Catholic Teachings 47:47 The Importance of Reading the Bible 56:49 The End of the Star Wars Franchise For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com

In this episode of the Current Reality Podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas explore the eerie phenomenon of AI romances, where individuals form intimate relationships with AI chatbots, and discuss the cultural and spiritual implications. Through analysis of a New York Times article and biblical scripture, they highlight the fundamental differences between human beings and artificial intelligence. They emphasize the danger of personifying and deifying AI, pointing out how it leads to a dehumanized society and warn against the folly of treating AI as a replacement for human relationships. The episode underscores the critical need to maintain our humanity in the face of advancing technology. 00:32 AI Romances and Monstrosities 01:41 The Illusion of AI Companionship 04:00 Real Relationships vs. AI 06:10 The Dangers of AI Dependency 12:11 AI's Impact on Society and Human Psyche 15:23 The Ethical and Spiritual Implications of AI 20:20 AI in Popular Culture and Future Concerns 33:22 Reasserting Human Identity in the Age of AI 36:18 The Inescapable Nature of Religion in Society 36:49 The Unique Value of Human Life 39:08 AI and the Materialist Worldview 41:50 The Limitations of AI Compared to Human Thought 46:14 The Dangers of Worshiping AI 01:02:20 The Foolishness of Deifying Creations 01:14:57 Maintaining Humanity in the Age of AI 01:16:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected]. Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain Resources mentioned in this episode New York Times Article: “They Fell in Love With A.I. Chatbots - and Found Something Real” Gaming AI by George Gilder  Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr   Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality Follow Michael’s writings  www.dmichaelclary.com