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

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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

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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

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Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY

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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

  
  

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Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere

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