Joining us on the podcast this week is Andy Manske, the sole Republican running against Tom Tiffany for governor of Wisconsin. I ask Andy why he's launched this uphill battle and where he stands on issues such as abortion, school choice and affordability.

Recommended Resource:

Andy's Platform and Website

Church hurt can be a broad term that covers quite a bit - everything from abusive clergy to people who just want to justify their sin. In his latest book, Pastor Lee Snow provides a devotional workbook for those suffering from negative church experience. The book provides the space one needs to heal - self reflection and Biblical truth. Ultimately, we are pointed back to the Head of the Church - Christ Himself. The local church is God's plan, but not every church follows God's plan.

Recommended Resources:

Shattered Sanctuaries: Finding God Amongst the Ruins of Religious Trauma by Lee Snow

Lee Snow's YouTube Page

Happy Independence Day! On this Fourth of July, Ray Jewell and I spend the day in the theater watching Young Washington, a movie detailing the early military career of your first president. So, listen in to see what we thought of the film. After that, we got carried away talking about our favorite patriotic films in general. Can you believe Ray has never seen National Treasure!!!

Recommended Resources:

Young Washington Official Website

This week I welcome Pastor Lee Snow to talk about his book - Still Here: Finding Peace in Philippians. What does the Bible say about mental health? What does the "epistle of joy" have to do with depression or anxiety? Download this podcast and find out!

Recommended Resources:

Still Here: Finding Peace in Philippians by Lee Snow

Lee Snow's YouTube Page

As the battle over control of the House of Representatives looms over the election in November, one seat Democrats are focusing on flipping is right here in the Wisconsin first congressional district. I am a big supporter of Bryan Steil who currently holds this seat, but on the program this week is one of his challengers, Democrat Lorenzo Santos. So, listen in as we chat about the war in Iran, healthcare, data centers and abortion.

Recommended Resource:

Lorenzo for Congress

On this bonus edition I sit down with two of my youngest boys and review a new product available a Kwik Trip gas stations - Mountain Dew Dunkers. Imagine Mountain Dew, but in a donut. As a diabetic, I'm not willing to do that to myself, but I was curious enough to see if my kids who love drinking Mountain Dew enjoy eating Mountain Dew.

Recommendation Resources:

Do the Dewnut? Kwik Trip launches new Mountain Dew Dunkers by Drew Pittock

In this episode Pastor Ray Jewell and I tackle your questions. Here are a few things you asked us about:

• Is doubt required for faith to be possible?
• How do you define strength in a Christlike way?
• Why aren't Evangelicals & Fundamentalists objecting to the inhumane treatment of immigrants? Help me understand this.
• Why do evangelical & fundamentalist people feel persecuted?

Recommended Resources:

Unity in Weakness as the Body of Christ: The Message of the first Letter to the Corinthians by Ray Jewell

Unity in Weakness in the Body of Christ II : The Message of the Second Letter to the Corinthians by Ray Jewell

The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom

One thing is clear, come next year, the state of Wisconsin will have a new governor. We have had the leading Democratic contender on the podcast. The Republicans have already endorsed Congressman Tom Tiffany. But, if you are looking beyond the two party system, let me introduce you to Dr. David King, an independent candidate for governor. Dr. King and I had a great conversation here about faith, politics and dangers of the two party system.

Recommended Resources:

King for Governor