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BHoP#246 Appalachanation – Joe Biden and the 1850s

August 1, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about Protestantism in America, what comparisons can or can’t be drawn to America in the 1850s, the party face vs personal presence dichotomy of the presidential candidates, and insights about J. D. Vance’s book and political campaigning, 

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID and Luther Classical College.

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

BHoP#242 Feels and Cred – Liberty, Fraternity, and Reagan

July 18, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the legacies of Walther A Maier and Billy Graham, how Ronald Raegan defined conservatism, how the way people feel about a person matters much more than what he actually does, and the history and effectiveness of the “Make America Great Again” slogan. 

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID and Luther Classical College.

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

BHoP#235 Nighttime in America Part 3 – Paranoia Growing Into Theory, or Elvis Didn’t Die

June 26, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Watergate, Dan Cooper’s skyjacking, black helicopters in the US and the UK, Elvis Presley’s death, and the Son of Sam murders in connection with the growing prevalence of conspiracy theories in the 1970s.

Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church

BHoP#233 Nighttime in America Part 2 – Paranoia and Its Roots and Fruits

June 17, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about the source of paranoia and polarization in American politics, how wars are justified by fear and justify surveillance, the history of government crackdown on religious groups, and the growth of gun culture and homeschooling.

Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church

BHoP#232 Tone is not Truth

June 13, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Jonathan Fisk talk about the appealing to heaven, the Gadsden flag, how and why people seek social approval, distinguishing between tone and truth, and the Constitution of the United States.

Links Mentioned – What To Know About The Controversial ‘Appeal To Heaven’ Flag Flown At Justice Samuel Alito’s Home

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID and Luther Classical College.

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

BHoP#231 Nighttime in America Part 1 – The Murder of Fr John Karastamatis

June 10, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Col Willie Grills talk about Fr John Karastamatis, who he served in life, how he died, the controversies after his death, ritualistic murders, and the spiritual aspects of human curiosity with morbidity.

Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church

BHoP#224 To Be Men, Not to Seem

May 9, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz answers a listener question about manhood and talks about the difference between men of straw and men of dirt, the danger of dwelling in anger, how society emasculates men, how to grow in manhood, and why you need to govern yourself before you can govern anyone else.

Many thanks to our sponsors, Blessed Sacrament Lutheran Church in Hayden, ID and Luther Classical College.

Dr Koontz – Redeemer Lutheran Church

Rev Fisk – St Paul Rockford and Hebron Collegium

BHoP#221 Seances and other Hoodoo – When America Talked to Ghosts

April 29, 2024 ·

Dr Adam Koontz and Rev Willie Grills talk about the history of contacting the dead in America, how spiritual phenomena came to be studied scientifically, how the Ouija board rose and fell in popularity, having discernment regarding media and occultism, and why people need to know about these issues.

Many thanks to our sponsors – Direct E-Care and Mission of the Cross, Crosslake MN, (Website, Facebook)

Dr Koontz – Trinity Lutheran Church

Pr. Willie Grills – Zion Lutheran Church

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