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@howertonjosh Also the reason I don’t trust politicians without kids…

This one thing explains way more in our culture politically, culturally, and ecclesiologically (“with regard to the church”) than anyone probably wants to admit: Until a man (in particular) has kids, he isn’t as emotionally tied to the future of society at a visceral level. When a man has kids, it does something to his energy and produces a desperation to use his strength to ensure a better societal and ecclesiological future for his children and grandchildren to inherit.

@jason_howerton Guy has an anointing -> made for a time such as this 🙌

I understand Forrest Frank isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea. I wouldn’t put him on my Mount Rushmore of greatest musicians. But he’s my favorite artist. Why? Well, you give me someone else who can have my 8 year old running around the house singing “Jesus is alive!” 🤷‍♂️ Don’t care what anyone says. This dude is helping advance the Kingdom with young people in a major way.

@Cernovich Radicalizing once you realize that our ‘leaders’ did this intentionally

Look at those numbers. It would take a lifetime of building a real business, with a lot of good luck on your side, to approach this income.

@Cernovich I’m 40. This post expresses my feelings exactly Also, I’m open to the idea that the renegotiation of the world order required force/conflict

If the deal is we domestic issues solved, but there has to be a war, then it’s not the best deal but it is better than any alternative we have ever had in my entire life. So be it.

I think it more a symptom of how much of his audience he’s alienated. Honest question, what’s going on with him? I previously subscribed and found him interesting/compelling and I can barely listen to him anymore. Usually I can pinpoint motive/goals/foundational beliefs…and for Tucker in his current form, I can’t get to any of the three.

When an insightful podcast on fatherhood does some of the lowest numbers of a Tucker podcast, then you begin to see the problem with society.

I think this is close (and charitable) to what’s actually happening with Tucker. For a period of time I found him interesting and compelling. I now find him completely unfollowable. Like I can’t even stand to watch him speak. And, yes, I think it’s because of all his inconsistencies. Said with force and charisma, with no discernable foundation. Compare him to @jordanbpeterson. Able to articulate a rock solid foundation, while also dealing with the issues du jour, messily but with fidelity to his core beliefs.

Here are my own thoughts on the Tucker phenomenon as I have watched over these last couple of years. I genuinely don’t think Tucker Carlson is intentionally lying. That category is too easy and, frankly, lets the real issue slip by unnoticed. What I see instead is a man who has trained himself to speak often and speak quickly, which means that he is rarely interested in speaking carefully. Over time, that kind of speech forms habits. So, what we see is his words coming out with force, sometimes even with insight, but without the discipline that preserves clarity and continuity. He seems to be the kind of learner who does not labor to build stable categories. You can see this when he speaks of his Bible knowledge; consistency is not the driving concern for Tucker. There is a kind of elasticity to his thought, almost like an ability to adjust, to pivot, to develop politically in real time. And while that can give the appearance of freshness or boldness, it also means that what is said today may not sit comfortably with what was said yesterday. So the issue is not first deception, but formation. Or, as I say, it's a matter of ritualizing speech. When a man is not committed to careful speech, he becomes difficult to follow. His rhetoric can stir people who are already angsty about the present. In other words, his use of uncareful language moves people to such and such conclusion, but it does not build them into a distinct interpretation of reality. And that is where the concern rests, at least for me. Words are not neutral. They are a form of stewardship. If they are not governed or tethered to thoughtful, consistent categories, they may generate a lot of heat but will struggle to provide lasting light. And ultimately, that's where I think Tucker is today: heat, but little light.

@johnkonrad **discards the moral framework of the creator** “Man, it’s a lot more work to create your own morality” Um, yeah…

“As modern progressives not going to church we have to do more to inculcated moral lessons in our kids,” Ryan Holiday “We watch Ted Lasso with our kids,” NYTimes science reporter “Yes!" 🥴🥴

Analogous to the progressive “Christian’s” who like just enough of the faith (and scripture) to affirm their sensitivities while also ensuring that their faith never challenges one of their closely held political views. Which also implies that it never actually costs them anything. It’s just a warm blanket of self assurance.

It doesn't take any moral courage for a shitlib to bash Trump or his daughter Invanka. This plays to one's base. The question is whether a "Stoic" who voted for Joe Biden sought to guide his own side to virtue, and resisted corruption and tyranny when it arouse from within.

@RyanHoliday Wait…people really thought the left wing woke bookstore owner was the right guy for Stoicism? This public meltdown was inevitable. He claims to hold a worldview that cannot coexist with his politics (or better yet, his religion). …Don’t get me started on Ted Lasso. Smh.

Lol. Rolling your eyes at the performative philosophy of a member of the most corrupt family in American history is apparently 'fuming'? Although if there was anything to be mad about these days, I think objecting to people lighting the world on fire so they can make a killing in prediction markets and kickbacks is probably it. yahoo.com/entertainment/…

@DrFrankTurek @MrsErikaKirk Amen

Jesus & the Apostles said Satan is a murderer, liar, slanderer and accuser who seeks to steal, kill and destroy. We had a murder, then lies, slander and accusations seeking to destroy an innocent widow @MrsErikaKirk and TPUSA. And people don't believe in the demonic? Please pray for Erika.

@jason_howerton Father of three here. This is the type of utter foolishness (or maybe just evil) that has me certain (or maybe hopeful?) that we’re in the last days 😳

This guy actually says he knows a child who is trans at THREE YEARS OLD like it’s completely normal and not entirely insane. I don’t know how to co-exist with these people other than to pray for them.

@BenSasse - I help lead a group of dads at my kids school (50-100 depending on the meeting) Shared your last couple of interviews…it’s impossible to know the depth of their impact but I’m sure of one thing… it’s profound. Thank you for allowing us into a very personal fight. Prayers up 🙏

10/10

@jchasedavis Man this is good. Thanks @jchasedavis

“In the realm of space and time the heavenly battle is fought on the stage of human history.” - Francis Schaeffer, The Great Evangelical Disaster

@DrFrankTurek @howertonjosh @JohnBevere

Who should I interview on the podcast this year?

@howertonjosh Amen @howertonjosh

Do "Muslims love Jesus" too? Let's talk about it. Do not put up with ANYONE who redefines Jesus Christ. The only one who gets to define Jesus is Jesus. 💯

@jason_howerton Hear hear!

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@howertonjosh @TCNetwork @howertonjosh is a national treasure

@TCNetwork If you completely and blasphemously change the definition of “Jesus” then yes, Muslims love “Jesus”

The people in charge don't want you to know this, but Muslims love Jesus. Islam reveres Him as a major prophet and messenger of the Lord, believes He performed miracles, and states that He will return to Earth to defeat the Antichrist. That's why Donald Trump's painting depicting himself as the Son of God offended the president of Iran. It was an attack on his religion as well as Christianity. Today's Morning Note newsletter covers Masoud Pezeshkian's condemnation of Trump's “desecration of Jesus,” the Iran War's gutting effects on America's housing market, Colombia's plan to murder Pablo Escobar's hippopotami, and more. Read below. watchtcn.co/4stA1RL

@NWischoff This is what winning looks like ❤️

Mom and stepdad have worked physical jobs for nearly nothing their entire lives. Stepdad took in 7 kids when he met my mom and never accepted child support from my dad. Did whatever he could for us to have a chance at a real life. Took them to dinner Friday night and let them know I would be retiring them very comfortably for the rest of their lives. One of the best moments of my life.

@RGIII Nothing quite like the feeling of expecting participation and laughter only to be met with a complete meltdown 😂😂😂

You don’t know parenting until you send your 3 year old over the edge because you sang along to a song they didn’t want you to sing along to.

@EWErickson Every day of the week, twice Sunday.

Look, I don’t think it’s appropriate. Wish he hadn’t. But if I have to choose between this and Trans Recognition Day or whatever on Easter, okay.