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In this continuation from last week, host T.A. makes his case plain: there is only one system of government built for the future, and that is the original framework of the U.S. Constitution, before it was loaded down by sociopolitical maneuvering. Here's what he covers. Why he says everything added since should be set aside (not thrown out), then re-evaluated at a new constitutional convention using the methods God laid out and Jesus displayed Jeremiah 18 and the potter's house: God's job is to shape the "clay," which T.A. says means individual lives, into a useful whole, and civilization is the measuring stick What separated Jesus from the rest of us, which T.A. says came down to information and attitude The human race as a relay race, and what he calls "dropping out" for those who stay locked in the animal perspective The animal decision-making method (follow desire) vs. the method he prescribes: logic to frame the decision, reason to weigh the inputs, and wisdom to choose what is scalable, sustainable, and good for everyone Why he says education, politics, and religion can all function as belief systems, and why he says reality trumps every belief A story about a young woman whose father says free will doesn't exist, and a "tree falling in the forest" argument for why it can still be real Christianity as an ethic, not a religion, and his account of how it was "pirated" by religion His three big questions: who we are, what we are, and why we are here on Earth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when the pursuit of power replaces self-governance, reason, and individual responsibility? On this episode of Why Are We Here on Earth, T.A. examines the evolution of American government and argues that the country has moved far from the principles envisioned by its founders. He explores the role of political parties, elections, the expanding power of government, and what he believes has happened to the original structure of American self-governance. T.A. connects these ideas to a larger discussion about freedom, responsibility, fear, and human nature. He argues that freedom requires individuals to take responsibility for their choices rather than surrendering that responsibility to those who promise protection or authority. The conversation then moves into the relationship between Christianity, religion, science, and the search for truth. T.A. distinguishes between following Christ and following organized religion, and explores his belief that the original Christian ethic was intended to help people develop a different way of making decisions. He also discusses the historical relationship between religious institutions, scientific discovery, and the pursuit of knowledge. From the Founding Fathers and the Constitution to modern politics, socialism, religion, and the nature of evil, T.A. challenges listeners to question the systems and beliefs they have inherited—and to think for themselves. This is a wide-ranging episode about freedom, power, reason, faith, government, and what it means to be fully human. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Why Are We Here on Earth, host TA explores humanity's urgent need to develop new methods of self-governance for the 21st century and beyond. Drawing connections between Genesis, the story of the Tree of Life, and the dual nature of human consciousness — the fear-driven "animal" side versus the spiritual side — TA argues that unchecked fear has historically fueled conflict, control, and division. The episode traces this tension through biblical history, the Assyrian King's List, and the founding principles of American democracy, ultimately calling for a return to a governance model rooted in a chief executive accountable to God, representatives accountable to the people, and citizens guided by logic, reason, and wisdom. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

TA opens the show's three big questions — who are we, what are we, why are we here — and argues we've forgotten we're all on the same journey toward a shared purpose. He walks through how the Israelites' covenant with God became the model for America's founders: a chief executive, representative advisors, and judges, all ultimately answerable to God. Along the way, TA unpacks Jeremiah's potter-and-clay parable, the idea of an "objective decision-making matrix" built on logic, reason, and wisdom, and why he believes it's time to restructure our institutions using the same foundation the founders started with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Why Are We Here on Earth, host T.A. continues the ongoing exploration of humanity's purpose, examining how the founding structure of the United States government has drifted from its original design. Drawing on the Federalist Papers, biblical parallels, and the concept of "objective versus subjective" decision-making, T.A. lays out a vision for recommitting to the character and integrity the Founding Fathers expected of public officials. The episode covers ideas around civic responsibility, the role of wisdom and reason in leadership, and what it might take to rebuild public trust in government institutions from the ground up. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Free will is something you're born with, but if you cannot see options, what good is it to you?  You are born making ONLY Subjective decisions!  If you learn to use the Objective decision making tool, you break the stranglehold that Evil has on you.  Don't let Desire and social programming bully you into compliance.  Choose for yourself rather than accepting the option handed to you.  Be open to what's available to you, and vet it using biblical principles. TA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America's founders didn't just want a new country — TA argues they wanted to live up to the prophecy made in Jeremiah 18. This episode lays out why the Senate and judiciary were designed to inform, not limit, the executive; why "public figure" once meant something specific and demanding; and why TA believes we're at a fork in the road right now. Ends with a direct challenge to listeners: bring the historical evidence if you think TA got something wrong. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

T.A. offers a recap-style episode designed to orient new listeners after 100+ episodes. He lays out the show's core framework: Earth as a "nursery planet" distinct from the "world of man," and humanity as a "zero civilization" that hasn't yet solved basic problems or advanced further. He touches on an alternative view of human origins (a directed rather than accidental genetic change), then moves into a reinterpretation of Israelite history — Moses, the Levite priesthood, and King Josiah — arguing that religious authorities mismanaged divine instructions meant for the people. From there, he connects this to the American founding, arguing the framers (citing Thomas Jefferson and William & Mary College) built the nation's structure on biblical principles rather than European religious tradition, and that political parties and denominational religion have since eroded that original vision. The episode closes with a practical takeaway: humans need both objective (logic/reason-based) and subjective (instinct-based) decision-making, using Jesus as the model of the objective method. The throughline of the whole episode is T.A.'s repeated instruction to "test everything" — including everything he himself says. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the Garden of Eden to the American founding to recent headlines, T.A. traces a throughline connecting God's instructions to mankind, the loss of that guidance, and what it would take to reclaim it. Part of the ongoing Why Are We Here on Earth series. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Human beings possess the ability to think beyond instinct—but are we using it? In this episode of Why Are We Here on Earth?, T.A. explores the idea that our greatest strength lies in our ability to make objective decisions rooted in truth rather than emotion or impulse. Through reflections on history, faith, science, and the development of civilization, he presents his perspective on humanity's purpose and the path toward a more thoughtful future. Join the conversation as T.A. encourages listeners to question assumptions, seek reality, and consider what it truly means to live with wisdom and intention. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

n this milestone 100th episode, TA traces humanity's origins from a mysterious chromosomal fusion more than 1.9 million years ago to the founding of the United States — exploring how a single genetic anomaly set humans apart from other primates, and what it means for why we're here. From the monasteries of medieval Europe to Thomas Jefferson's education at William & Mary, this episode connects the dots between science, spirit, and the blueprint of civilization. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this milestone 99th episode of Why Are We Here on Earth, host T.A. tackles one of the most fundamental questions in human experience: why is evil bad? Not just that it is — most of us agree on that — but why, and just how far its reach actually extends. From the backdoor vulnerabilities built into every human soul, to the rise and fall of civilizations, to the founding of America as a civilization responsive to God, T.A. connects ancient scripture, human history, and present-day society into a single sweeping conversation. Next week: Episode 100. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Are we living according to truth—or according to interpretations handed down by others? In Episode 98, T.A. explores how religious traditions, political systems, and human institutions have influenced the way people understand God, morality, and their purpose on Earth. Referencing biblical accounts from Genesis through the teachings of Jesus, he argues that humanity has often substituted direct inquiry and personal responsibility for dependence on authority figures. The discussion touches on the Garden of Eden, the role of the priesthood, the Protestant Reformation, the origins of scientific inquiry, and the founding principles of the United States. Throughout the episode, T.A. returns to a central theme: the importance of objective, reality-based decision-making and the responsibility each person has to seek truth for themselves. This episode is an invitation to think critically, question assumptions, and reconsider what it means to live in alignment with reality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, T.A. explores one of humanity's deepest blind spots — our inability to step outside our own subjective reality and see the bigger picture. Drawing on the Bible, science, and the concept of civilizational levels, T.A. examines why humans remain ruled by animal instinct, what God originally intended for mankind, and what it will take for us to finally break the fourth wall of our own perceptual existence. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As America approaches its 250th year of independence, T.A. examines the spiritual foundations that inspired the nation's founders and asks how far have we drifted from that original vision. Drawing connections between biblical history, modern events, and humanity's ongoing struggle between animal instincts and spiritual responsibility, this episode invites listeners to rethink what freedom is truly for and how direction matters more than power. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.