The Invictus Mind

Did Jesus Christ have the character that many people in today's age believe he did? Does the modern interpretation of scripture have it all wrong? Mike speaks with Justin Campbell about the problems facing Progressive Christianity, the lack leadership in many churches, and the fine line between satire, and truthful information. For too many people, their understanding of Biblical writings must be fact-checked.

An abusive childhood drove her away from her right-wing, Christian upbringing. As an adult, she repressed her feelings by diving into left-wing politics and alcoholism. Triggered by the election of Donald Trump, a panic attack and night of heavy drinking sent her on a downward spiral. Tamara Young, host of the Recovering Liberal podcast, shares her story about starting a family in the midst of a world-wide pandemic which caused her to question the narrative after having an adverse reaction to the "jab". Being told that her motherly concerns come second to the advice of experts forced a new desire to uncover the truth behind a nefarious political movement. She now attests a spiritual revival which is changing her ideologies once again. The Invictus Mind Podcast can be found on Stitcher, Spotify, Apple, Castbox, and Anchor. To be featured on a podcast: https://podmatch.com/signup/invictus

Even under the lowest levels of depravity, and the guilt and shame associated with it, redemption can be achieved through the grace of Christ. When the FBI and Vice Police showed up at his door to question him about his connection to a local child pornographer, Michael Chestnut feared his life was over. Though he was not guilty of any crime, the enticing alure of an adult chat room led him to cross many lines which cost his marriage, his relationship with his daughter, his job, and his self-respect. After struggling through years of repressing a traumatic molestation, his secret life and exposure to same sex pornography was brought to light in a devasting way. Though he carried his guilt for years, a near death experience and the help of a friend and Christian counselor helped him make restitution. Now, as the author of the book Secret Emails, Lies, Divorce and a Journey to Restoration he tells his story to help men facing adversity overcome their trials.

Inside every living person there exists a piece of the past that is painful, shameful, or regrettable, but then, even the darkest of situations help shape the people we become in the end. Alicia Luca Dean is a blogger, an author, and a pastor's wife. She shares her story about over coming personal family challenges in her youth, while finding her faith to move forward, despite coming from a broken home. As a homeschool mother speaks about protecting the innocence of children in a world that is scary and contentious.

The Age of Information is neither good nor bad, but access to knowledge can lead to confusion and even spiritual harm. Using religious terminology, quoting verses out of context, and discussing Biblical ideas from different perspectives results in a non-productive dialogue and is often damaging to each individual. In this episode Mike speaks to Adam Patrick about hermeneutics and exegesis, as they discuss the distinctions of Orthodox Christianity and that of a Latter-Day Saint. Is there a difference between being a Theologian and a Prophet?