The Partners and Citizens Podcast

David Mamet and The Age of Conformity

Today on A Pastor and His Newspaper, I am discussing an interview with David Mamet in WSJ. He spoke on the topic of wokeness, and his belief that today is the age of conformity. This topic leads to the reality that we are all in-dwelt with proclivities towards evil. The only path to salvation from that evil is Christ Jesus, who is the only guiltless one. 

Disney and Lordship Theology

Today we are discussing the Parental Rights Law in Florida and the response to it by Disney. 

Welcoming the Refugees from Ukraine

I am looking at the refugee crisis in Ukraine as 4 million people flee from the war. Are American churches ready to serve the coming Ukrainian refugees? 

The Saint Peter’s Peacocks and Certain Hope

March Madness is raging this year as underdogs continue to upset high favorites in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. However, one of most unexpected wins was the Saint Peter's Peacocks upset of the Kentucky Wildcats. Was does Saint Peter's unexpected win teach us about Christian hope? 

Should We Be Anxious About Inflation?

Continual War in Ukraine took up most of the new coverage this week. An alarming trend is the extreme inflation in most areas of the economy in America. While Putin threats the world with nuclear weapons, the rising prices at the gas pump and the grocery store are causing most of the anxiety in our society this week. Mark 4 and Jesus's miracle on the Sea of the Galilee will help us react faithfully to the current trends. 

Putin and the Humbling of the West

Another side to the Ukraine and Russian war is the humiliation of the West. Progressivism in the West has again failed to create a utopian world that is absent of war and self-interest. Instead, humanity is being reminded again in Ukraine of the corruption of human nature. Like Nebuchadnezzar, who was humbled by God for his arrogance, the West is being humbled.

Putin and the Sin of Nationalism

In a new episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper, Dr. Castro explains the inspiration for the title of the podcast. Also the topic that has been in the newspapers the past few days is the conflict in the Ukraine. Dr. Castro connects the conflict in Ukraine with the sin of nationalism. 

The Winter Olympics in China

In the pilot episode of A Pastor and His Newspaper, Dr. Castro is discussing the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China. Should Christians boycott the Chinese Olympics?