The Commonwealth Matters is a 28-minute weekly program on issues and events that affect Kentuckians. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/commonwealth-matters/support
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A look at the world of diplomacy through the lens of its practitioners and policy makers.
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The church should be a place of hope and healing for broken sinners. But what happens when the church fails at its mission, is no longer safe, and there's a sexual predator who is a leader in the local church? These questions aren't theoretical, but was a reality in LexCity Church in Lexington, KY. To help us think through these difficult issues is…
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Too many Americans have a low view of work today. Work has become devalued, and it is seen as something we unfortunately have to do to live. But is this how God and the Bible views work? Are we meant to work and is work the meaning of life? David Bahnsen, founder of the Bahnsen Group, joins us this week to discuss his new book Full-Time: Work and t…
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What is leadership? How do you become a leader? What biblical principles can leaders integrate into their lives and work? To talk further about biblical leadership is Todd Gray, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Baptist Convention and host of the podcast "Leadership Lessons." If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of…
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School choice (or educational freedom) is on the ballot this November in Kentucky. Kentuckians will vote for a constitutional amendment to allow more educational opportunities for parents, students, and teachers. Proponents of school choice say that this will empower parents with better opportunities that fit the needs of their children. To talk fu…
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According to a recent report, the Social Security Fund Reserve will run out by 2035. This means that something needs to be done within 9 years for retirees to receive their full benefits. To talk further about the need for fiscal responsibility in our federal government is Dr. Mark Warshawsky, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (A…
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Is marriage an out-of-date institution? Does it get in the way of happiness and fulfillment? To talk further about the importance of marriage to individuals, families, and society, Dr. Brad Wilcox of the University of Virginia joins us to discuss his latest book Get Married: Why Americans Must Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families, and Save Civili…
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How should Christians engage the culture? And should Christians engage politically? To help us think through these important questions with help from the wisdom of the early Church, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Presley to discuss his latest book Cultural Sanctification: Engaging the World like the Early Church. Dr. Presley is a professor of Church …
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Americans pushed back against big businesses like Target and Bud Light when they entered the culture war. But what do we do when businesses target conservative organizations and individuals? To discuss these issues, we are joined this week by Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General of Kentucky and CEO of the 1792 Exchange, an organization dedicated…
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Sunrise Children's Services Threatened by Biden Administration w/ Dale Suttles, President of Sunrise
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The Biden Administration is implementing a rule to require would require children who identify as LGBTQ+ be placed in foster homes that accept the child's "gender identity," which would include "gender affirming" medical procedures. This threatens the existence of faith-based ministries like Kentucky's Sunrise Children's Services. In this week's ed…
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Kentucky's primary election season is over, and we can now reflect on the impact of the political action committees (PACs). Churchill Downs, Jefferson Co. Teacher's Association, and others poured in money to defeat conservative candidates. But a little PAC known as Conservatives for the Commonwealth had an outsized influence. In this week's edition…
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Should existing health care providers have veto power over new providers moving into the community? How does this affect your health care in your community? In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Robert Moffit of the Heritage Foundation to discuss and clarify the complex topic of certificate of need reform in Kentucky. …
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Prof. Robert P. George of Princeton University to discuss celebrating Fidelity Month in June, a month dedicated to the importance of fidelity to God, spouses and families, and our country and communities. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Comm…
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Our universities seem to be collapsing, as colleges have implemented safe spaces and trigger warnings and suppress dissenting voices, mostly those of conservatives. Joining us this week to talk about his new book Conformity Colleges: The Destruction of Intellectual Creativity and Dissent in America's Universities is David Barnhizer, professor of La…
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Politicians are now talking about taxes since it's an election year. Those on the right generally want to lower taxes, and those on the left want to raise them. And we as citizens usually think we pay too much. Joining us this week to talk about taxes is Dr. Brian Domitrovic, a scholar at the Laffer Center for Supply-Side Economics and a co-author …
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Early voting for the primary election begins tomorrow (May 16th) and primary election day is May 21st. How should Christians think through the important issues this election season, and how can Christians vote in a way that honors God? Joining us this week to talk about these questions is Brent Leatherwood, President of the Ethics & Religious Liber…
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Early voting for the primary election begins next week. How should Christians engage the public arena, and how should they form views on public policy and candidates? Joining us to talk about this important topic is Dr. Andrew T. Walker, Associate Professor of Christian Ethics and Public Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. We als…
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Is America a Christian nation? If so, how should Christianity influence public policy? In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Dr. Mark David Hall, professor at the Robertson School of Government at Regent University. We discuss his latest books Proclaim Liberty Through All the Land: How Christianity Has Advanced Freedo…
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Is the best way to find yourself to look within? In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Thaddeus Williams, assistant professor of Systematic Theology for Talbot School of Theology, to discuss his book Don't Follow Your Heart: Boldly Breaking the Ten Commandments of Self-Worship. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.face…
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In this week's edition of the Commonwealth Matters, we are joined by Robert Cunningham, founder and director of Christ for Kentucky and former Senior Pastor of Tates Creek Presbyterian Church. We discuss what it means to be faithful and to do God's will in our post-modern society, and we discuss his new organization Christ for Kentucky, which provi…
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Should conservatives backtrack on pro-life legislation to win elections? w/ Alexandra DeSanctis
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In light of Pres. Trump's recent support for some abortion exceptions, Alexandra DeSanctis joins us to discuss why pro-lifers shouldn't support exceptions, how abortion harms women, how we can help women, and how pro-lifers should message in future elections. Alexandra DeSanctis is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and a contributing …
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Warren Rogers, CEO of W. Rogers Company in Lexington and concerned citizen, to discuss the problematic installation of gender neutral bathrooms in a new Lexington middle school. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky …
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Sen. Gex Williams (R-Verona) to discuss his amendment #2 to HB 278 that will implement age verification for accessing online pornography in Kentucky. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitter: @CPC4Kentucky E-Newsletter: https://…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Sen. Lindsey Tichenor (R-Smithfield) to discuss her proposed legislation in the Kentucky General Assembly that will protect our kids from drag shows, pornography, and other societal harms. Like and Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/commonwealthpolicy Follow us on Twitte…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we welcome back Dr. Jeanne Allert, Executive Director of the Institute for Shelter Care, to further discuss human trafficking in Kentucky and how we can protect our kids. You can find out more and contact Institute for Shelter care at www.InstituteForShelterCare.org. Like and Follow us on Facebook:…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Rep. Josh Calloway (R-Irvington) to discuss his proposed legislation that will protect Kentucky's children from the harms of social media and gender ideology. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email …
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Miriam Grossman (M.D.) to discuss her latest book Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness. Dr. Grossman is board certified in child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. She also appeared in the the Daily Wire’s "What Is A Woman?" documentary. If you …
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Prof. Robert P. George of Princeton University to discuss celebrating Fidelity Month in June, a month dedicated to the importance of fidelity to God, spouses and families, and our country and communities. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Comm…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Greg Chafuen of Alliance Defending Freedom to discuss the conscience protection of medical professionals and State Rep. Steve Rawling's bill HB 49. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email ri…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Sen. Mike Wilson (R-Bowling Green) to discuss his latest bill that would forbid Kentucky colleges and universities from penalizing students or employees for not supporting discriminating concepts (SB 6). If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Jason Pettus of Living Hope Baptist Church in Bowling Green to discuss the effect of sin upon our culture today and the hope the gospel provides for us and for our culture. Join us on February 8 at Living Hope Baptist Church to hear Dr. Albert Mohler speak on the same issues…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Rachel Citak of Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati to discuss how the pro-life movement can better message our position, what the state of the pro-life movement in Kentucky is right now, and we discuss the abortion restrictions being proposed in the Kentucky legislature. Sign up f…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by State Sen. Robby Mills (R-Henderson), and former RLt. Governor candidate, to discuss lessons he learned on the campaign trail in local and state-wide races. Sign up for our candidate training that will take place on February 2-3 at www.commonwealthpolicycenter.org. If you would lik…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Jeanne Allert, Executive Director of the Institute for Shelter Care, to discuss human trafficking in the United States and in Kentucky. You can find out more and contact Institute for Shelter care at www.InstituteForShelterCare.org. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Miranda Stovall, a mom of JPCS students who took initiative to remove pornographic content from the school libraries. She is also the co-founder of Freedom in Education. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please emai…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Jeffrey Barrows, Senior Vice President of Bioethics and Public Policy for Christian Medical & Dental Associations, to discuss conscience protections in the medical field. Recently, many medical professionals are being pressured to violate their consciences when it comes to perf…
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Diplomatic Dispatch - Episode 26: Gastrodiplomacy: When Food Becomes a Soft Power Tool for Diplomacy
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Dive into the world of flavours and diplomacy in our latest episode as we explore the intersection of gastronomy and international relations. From shared meals shaping global perceptions to culinary diplomacy fostering cross-cultural understanding, join us on uncovering secret ingredients behind the power of food in building bridges and forging con…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Ron Hicks to discuss the true meaning of Christmas and the hope of the gospel. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org. The Commonwealth Matters has m…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Greg Brock of Invest in Education to discuss the need for educational freedom, respond to objections, and discuss a federal bill that will expand educational freedom at the national level. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy …
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Rosaria Butterfield, a homeschool mother, author, and speaker, to discuss her latest book Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age. These lies are about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Common…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Scott Klusendorf, the President of Life Training Institute, to discuss his latest book The Case for Life and how the pro-life movement can win the hearts and minds of Americans to become pro-life. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth…
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Diplomatic Dispatch - Episode 25 : A Journey in Diplomacy and Leadership with the Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation
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Brace yourselves for a captivating ride with our host Ms. Farah Dhiba as she chats with Dato’ Sudha Devi. From diplomatic tales to the future of the Commonwealth Foundation, Dato’ Sudha shares on her inspirational journey, challenges faced, and victories celebrated throughout her career as a diplomat and the Chair of the Commonwealth Foundation. Do…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Dr. Thomas Kidd, a professor and historian at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, to discuss the first Thanksgiving and how to study history from a Christian perspective. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, pleas…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by former US Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to discuss educational freedom and why Kentucky needs to expand school choice. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org. Th…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Brad and Stacy Briscoe to discuss parental rights in the public school system. An Anderson Co. school guidance counselor encouraged their daughter to pursue a same-sex relationship and distance the daughter from her parents, resulting in CPS showing up at their door. If you would l…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Bob Russell, retired Senior Pastor of Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, to discuss how Christians should think about voting in the upcoming governor's election. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email…
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Diplomatic Dispatch - Episode 24: Behind the Diplomat’s Desk: Work - Life Balance and Everything in Between
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Join our host, Ms. Jasmine Jawhar, in an exciting new episode as we catch up with Her Excellency Mazita Marzuki, High Commissioner of Malaysia to New Zealand. Her Excellency shares her perspective as a woman in diplomacy, managing work-life balance, and the indigenous empowerment of New Zealand.由IDFR Malaysia
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Robin Sertell, an abortion survivor and sought-after pro-life advocate, to discuss the need for Kentucky's pro-life laws. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org. …
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Brittanie Bogard, a brave woman who puts a face to the difficult circumstances of conception. Her mother was raped and chose life. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email richard@commonwealthpolicy.org…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Pastor Jason Pettus of Living Hope Baptist Church in Bowling Green, KY to discuss the importance of evangelism for the Christian, the Church, and the culture. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Policy Center, please email rich…
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In this week's edition of The Commonwealth Matters we are joined by Elaine Donnelly, founder and president of The Center for Military Readiness to discuss the latest DEI policies of the military, including the policy of the military paying for inter-state travel for servicewomen seeking abortions. If you would like to interview Richard Nelson, Exec…
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