Sinopsis
Upbeat & in-depth, Relatable navigates the latest in culture and politics from a Christian, millennial perspective. Every week, Allie breaks down the news in a way that makes sense, telling you what you need to know, andmore importantly why you should care.
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Ep 991 | Bethany Hamilton on Women’s Sports, Faith & Motherhood
24/04/2024 Duración: 58minToday we sit down with professional surfer Bethany Hamilton to discuss the protection of women's sports, her surfing career, childbirth, and standing up for the pro-life cause. Bethany lost her arm in a shark attack when she was just 13 years old and overcame not just relearning how to surf with one arm, but how to compete again and win. She explains how her experience being launched into the public eye led her to share her relationship with Jesus. We talk about her decision to speak out against the World Surf League, which recently allowed men to compete in women's competitions, and the fallout of essentially being blacklisted by the league. --- Timecodes: (01:30) Surfing & re-learning to surf with one arm (17:14) Becoming well-known (21:25) Meeting her husband (23:00) Surfing while pregnant & motherhood (30:23) Protection of women’s sports (50:30) Everylife --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — If you want to secure your best price on meat until 2026, go to GoodRanchers.com and use code ALLIE for 10%
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Ep 990 | Taylor Swift’s Blasphemy & Title IX Betrayal | Guest: Kristen Waggoner
23/04/2024 Duración: 01h15minLast week, the Department of Education released its new Title IX rule, expanding the prohibition against discrimination to include discrimination based on “sex stereotypes, sex-related characteristics (including intersex traits), pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity.” We discuss what this means for American girls and women. Plus, Kristen Waggoner, president of the Alliance Defending Freedom, joins the program to discuss these changes and the ADF's efforts in combatting transgender policies. How can parents stand up for their daughters and against these evil ideologies? And Taylor Swift released a new album with some problematic lyrics, particularly in the song "Guilty as Sin." How should Christians respond? --- Timecodes: (04:58) Title IX & Kristen Waggoner (40:08) Men in women’s sports (48:18) Message to parents (1:01:56) Taylor Swift --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — If you want to secure your best price on meat until 2026, go to GoodRanchers.com and use code AL
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Ep 989 | Nickelodeon Has a Predator Problem
22/04/2024 Duración: 01h14minToday we discuss HBO's recent Nickelodeon documentary "Quiet on Set" that details alleged and proven instances of child abuse in the child-acting industry and specifically at the kids' network Nickelodeon. The series highlights the careers of Amanda Bynes, who famously struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues after she stopped acting, and Drake Bell, who has now come out with his own shocking and tragic testimony of being abused by a Nickelodeon dialogue coach. What does this mean for the acting industry at large? What should parents do if their children want to get into entertainment, and do kids have a place at all as the household breadwinner? --- Timecodes: (00:43) Intro to Nickelodeon documentary (08:50) Dan Schneider / Amanda Bynes (19:55) Questionable “jokes” in show (36:05) Jason Handy and Brian Peck (38:30) Drake Bell (1:00:40) Protecting kids --- Today's Sponsors: A’del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time pu
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Ep 988 | Mark Driscoll Calls Out Christian Strip Tease
18/04/2024 Duración: 57minToday we discuss the recent controversy over Mark Driscoll's public rebuke of a stripper's performance during the opening of the Stronger Men's Conference. Magala took off his shirt, ascended a pole, and swallowed a sword at the event, which was organized by James River Church in Missouri. Was Driscoll out of line? Plus, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner's daughter recently came out as transgender. We go through some other children of celebrities who have also become LGBTQ+. And recent maulings by pit bulls raise the question: Should the breed be banned? --- Timecodes: (00:30) Mark Driscoll & sword swallowing debacle (23:55) Golden Bachelor breakup (36:45) Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner’s daughter is “trans” (47:15) Pitbulls --- Today's Sponsors: EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get 10% of your firs
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Ep 987 | Healing Breast Implant Illness, Hypothyroidism & Infertility | Guest: Dr. Josh Axe
17/04/2024 Duración: 01h05minToday we sit down with doctor of natural medicine, chiropractor, clinical nutritionist, and author Dr. Josh Axe to discuss some of the most pressing medical questions about functional medicine, birth control, and infertility. How does functional medicine differ from conventional medicine, and why is it preferred? What diseases can be treated by functional medicine, and how does it work? How can we combat declining fertility rates? What impact does hormonal birth control have on the body, and how can it be treated? Plus, Dr. Axe gives supplement and treatment recommendations for a variety of health problems. --- Timecodes: (01:30) Functional / natural medicine (04:30) Hypothyroidism (07:25) Herbal medicine & pharma (12:30) Side effects & being informed (22:13) Birth control (27:03) Breast implant illness (35:00) Infertility (38:34) Immune systems & getting sick (44:55) Is dirt bad? (47:10) Cold plunges, red light therapy, & circadian rhythm (52:00) Lowering stress levels (55:35) General diet advice (1:02:16
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Ep 986 | Steven Furtick Gives a Master Class in Narci-gesis
16/04/2024 Duración: 58minToday we discuss the Arizona Supreme Court's recent abortion decision and Kari Lake's disappointing reaction to it, which drew criticism from pro-lifers. What SHOULD pro-lifers believe about so-called "exceptions" and 15-week bans? Does the circumstance of the child's conception make him or her any less of a human? Plus, Steven Furtick gave a controversial Easter sermon while donning a pricey pink sweater. And some good news - students at the University of Georgia got impromtu baptisms in pickup trucks. --- Timecodes: (00:51) Merch idea / introduction (03:15) Kari Lake on abortion (23:54) Bill Maher on abortion exceptions (28:03) Trump’s Response (33:03) Steven Furtick’s Easter Sermon (55:24) UGA Baptisms --- Today's Sponsors: Range Leather — highest quality leather, age-old techniques and all backed up with a “forever guarantee." Go to rangeleather.com and use coupon code "ALLIE" to receive 15% off your first order. Pre-Born — Pre-born has a passion to save unborn babies from abortion and see women co
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Ep 985 | Why DEI Always Leads to LGBTQ | Guest: Delano Squires
15/04/2024 Duración: 01h07minToday we’re joined by BlazeTV contributor Delano Squires to discuss social justice activists and DEI, marriage and the family, and whether or not Martin Luther King Jr. was a Christian. Did MLK believe in the bodily resurrection? If not, does this mean his work was NOT beneficial to society? Plus, South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley recently said biological men should participate in women's sports if they identify as women. But does she really believe this, and what are the implications? --- Timecodes: (01:51) Marriage and family in the black community (08:35) CRT & LGBTQ piggybacking (14:14) Dawn Staley (31:54) Was MLK a Christian? (47:15) Rush Limbaugh controversy (53:35) MLK controversies (1:01:00) Race in the Church --- Today's Sponsors: Seven Weeks Coffee — try Seven Weeks Coffee today at SevenWeeksCoffee.com and use the promo code: ALLIE to save 10% off your order. Good Ranchers — Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe to get free jumbo chicken wings for a
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Ep 984 | Do 30-Year-Old Women 'Hit a Wall'?
11/04/2024 Duración: 01h01minToday we discuss the recent online debate over women "hitting the wall": are women past thirty years old simply past their prime? Will men want to date women past a certain age? What are single Christian ladies in their 30s to do? Plus, we break down the recent controversy over former OnlyFans model Nala Ray's conversion to Christianity and her testimony. Do claims that she is faking it hold any water? Is it even our place to judge the sincerity of her redemption story? We look into all this and more. --- Timecodes: (04:16) Are women in their 30s “hitting the wall”? (11:40) “Girl boss” lie (17:50) Advice for single Christian ladies (27:39) Nala Ray (33:08) Is her conversion “legit”? (46:15) Guilt over past sins (51:57) Weed moms? --- Today's Sponsors: Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' for free activation! My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency food storage. Get your new, lower-price 3-Week Emergency Food
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Ep 983 | What Doctors Aren’t Telling You About Antidepressants | Guest: Brooke Siem
10/04/2024 Duración: 57minToday on this Wellness Wednesday, we're sitting down with Brooke Siem, professional chef, 2017 champion of cooking competition show "Chopped," and author of "May Cause Side Effects: A Memoir." Brooke was put on antidepressants when she was 15, and stayed on them for the next 15 years of her life. She explains the debilitating side effects she endured, her experiences with doctors, and the severe withdrawal she underwent while finally coming off the drugs. She shares her warning to those being put on these drugs, and explains why being an informed patient is so important. You can buy her memoir here: https://www.amazon.com/May-Cause-Side-Effects-Memoir/dp/1949481700 --- Timecodes: (01:48) Starting antidepressants (07:00) How antidepressants affected Brooke (14:00) Antidepressant withdrawal (31:03) Winning 'Chopped' (34:16) Pharmaceutical industry & managing emotions (53:00) Brooke’s mental health now --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe to
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Ep 982 | The Biblical Meaning of the Eclipse
09/04/2024 Duración: 01h02minToday, we discuss the beauty and significance of yesterday's total solar eclipse and how it reflects the sovereignty and majesty of God. Plus, we break down Donald Trump's statement on IVF and abortion, contrasting it with the Vatican's recent condemnation of gender theory, surrogacy, and "gender-affirming" surgeries. Why do these statements matter, and what are the implications for this upcoming election? --- Timecodes: (00:45) Eclipse facts (10:28) Thoughts on the eclipse (25:30) Trump's IVF & abortion comments (48:49) Vatican condemns surrogacy and gender theory --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe to get free jumbo chicken wings for a year! Seven Weeks Coffee — try Seven Weeks Coffee today at SevenWeeksCoffee.com and use the promo code: ALLIE to save 10% off your order. A’del — Try A'del's hand-crafted, artisan, small-batch cosmetics and use promo code ALLIE 25% off your first time purchase at AdelNaturalCosmetics.com Pre-Born — Pre-
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Ep 981 | “Doubt Your Doubts:” Resisting the Lies of Deconstruction | Guest: Paul Pitts III
08/04/2024 Duración: 01h06minToday, we're sitting down with Paul Pitts III, preacher and director of spiritual life at the Village Christian School in Los Angeles. Paul explains his personal testimony, how he began to come to the Lord in the sixth grade, and how family, church, and reading Scripture played important roles in his faith journey. He shares how the trajectory of his life changed from his goal of playing in the NFL to eventually attending seminary. We also discuss the authority and power of Scripture, dealing with doubts and temptations, the definition of "saints," the power of Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, and more. --- Timecodes: (01:40) Paul's testimony / NFL & pastoral dreams (06:30) Masters Seminary (09:50) Pastoral ministry / good churches (27:30) Doubts and temptations (48:11) Saints & Catholicism (58:10) Praying to Saints --- Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition — nourish your body with research-backed ingredients in your vitamins at WeHeartNutrition.com and use promo code ALLIE for 20% off. Jase Medical — get
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Ep 980 | The Secret, Ethical Alternative to IVF | Guest: Catie VanDamme
04/04/2024 Duración: 01h06minToday, we're sitting down with Catie VanDamme, contributor to the Federalist. She discusses her experiences with ob-gyn doctors who pushed IVF as the only way to get pregnant due to her diagnosed endometriosis and reveals how one of her doctors even questioned if she really wanted to be a mother at all, leaving her in tears. She also reveals what helped her conceive — charting her cycle with NaProTECHNOLOGY, a holistic and natural method that worked with her body. We give some encouragement for women who might be struggling with infertility and explain God's role in it all. --- Timecodes: (00:45) Finding out about fertility issues (12:15) Growing prominence of IVF (18:29) Second and third doctor experience (33:02) NaPro Technology (42:00) Morality of IVF (53:05) Restorative reproductive medicine --- Today's Sponsors: NetSuite — gain visibility and control of your financials, planning, budgeting, and inventory so you can manage risk, get reliable forecasts, and improve margins. Go to NetSuite.com/ALLIE
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Ep 979 | Atheist Richard Dawkins Begs Christianity to Come Back
03/04/2024 Duración: 53minToday, we discuss the recent controversy over Korbin Albert, a player on the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team who apologized after facing backlash for sharing a video testimony of a Christian who repented of a transgender and homosexual lifestyle. We explain why apologizing is not an example of how Christians should handle backlash from sharing the gospel. Plus, Richard Dawkins recently said he doesn't want to lose "cultural Christianity" and prefers Christianity over Islam. Yet, he claims that he doesn't believe anything that has to do with actual Christianity. And were dinosaurs homosexual? A British museum thinks so ... but we have questions. --- Timecodes: (00:43) Korbin Albert's apology (22:14) Richard Dawkins on Christianity (42:10) Were dinosaurs gay? --- Today's Sponsors: Jase Medical — get up to a year’s worth of many of your prescription medications delivered in advance. Go to JaseMedical.com today and use promo code “ALLIE". Cozy Earth — go to CozyEarth.com and use promo code 'RELATABLE' at
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Ep 978 | ‘Transgender Day of Visibility’ Trumps Easter
02/04/2024 Duración: 01h10sToday, we're discussing President Biden's decision to highlight and focus on "Transgender Day of Visibility" ... on Easter Sunday. We look at some of the cringe-worthy tributes the made-up "holiday" received from various politicians such as Vice President Kamala Harris and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D). We also dive into the biblical explanation of why transgender ideology is not worthy of celebration, who started the "holiday," and how silly the entire LGBTQ calendar of holidays is. Plus, should a woman live with and financially invest in her boyfriend before marriage? We dish out some tough love and relationship advice. Send your relationship questions, parenting questions, or video questions (on any topic) to: relatablewithabs@gmail.com! --- Timecodes: (00:43) Biden's 'Trans Day of Visibility' proclamation (13:10) A Biblical response to "Trans Day of Visibility" (24:50) More leftist responses (35:40) Biden's Ramadan statement (38:36) Other officials celebrating "Trans Day of Visibility" (48:40) Othe
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Ep 977 | Will All Jewish People Be Saved? | Guest: Dr. Jeremiah Johnston
01/04/2024 Duración: 54minToday, we sit down with Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to discuss the historical evidence of the bodily resurrection of Jesus and what Christians should think about Israel, the Trinity, the inerrancy of Scripture, and more. Johnston is a New Testament scholar, author, pastor of apologetics and cultural engagement at Prestonwood Baptist Church, and dean of spiritual development at Prestonwood Christian Academy. His new Bible study, "Body of Proof," includes four topics and reasons to believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. --- Timecodes: (01:00) The resurrection / resurrection sites (05:50) Biblical significance of Israel (13:59) “All Israel will be saved” (20:50) Why is the Bible trustworthy? (26:25) Canon of the Bible (31:20) Does the Bible contain errors? (34:52) How to explain the Trinity (39:29) Why do we pray? --- Today's Sponsors: A'Del — go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com and enter promo code "ALLIE" for 25% off your first order! Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT
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Ep 976 | Birth Control: What the Media Won’t Tell You
28/03/2024 Duración: 48minToday, we're discussing the Washington Post's pro-birth-control article that leaves out some important details. The author of the article claims that conservatives like Brett Cooper are peddling misinformation about birth control – but is this true? We look at some of the research that proves hormonal birth control's damaging effects. Plus, a gay man in Chicago was recently arrested for plotting to abuse the newborn child he planned to adopt via surrogacy. We discuss how this demonstrates the danger of treating children as commodities. And should Christians reconsider if life begins at conception? Politico, unsurprisingly, seems to think so. --- Timecodes: (00:30) Introduction & Easter (04:35) Gay predator tries to buy baby (19:43) Washington Post birth control article (25:00) Why women are put on birth control (28:57) Fact-checking WaPo (37:36) Politico: “Christians should reconsider life at conception” --- Today's Sponsors: My Patriot Supply — prepare yourself for anything with long-term emergency foo
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Ep 975 | Keep This In Mind, Suburban Moms | Guest: Ron Simmons
27/03/2024 Duración: 59minWhat should suburban moms keep in mind when casting their vote? Plus, Allie's dad, Ron Simmons, joins the program to discuss the latest election polling, and we discuss Trump's newest endeavor — promoting Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA" Bible. --- Timecodes: (30:30) Conservative reactions (35:33) Trump Bible?! (42:18) Election updates with Ron Simmons (50:00) Border updates --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe to get a FREE chicken wings for a year! A'Del — go to adelnaturalcosmetics.com and enter promo code "ALLIE" for 25% off your first order! Covenant Eyes — protect you and your family from the things you shouldn't be looking at online. Go to coveyes.com/ALLIE to try it FREE for 30 days! EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that protect and celebrate every precious life. Head to EveryLife.com and use promo code ALLIE10 to get
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Ep 974 | Candace Owens, ‘Christ Is King’ & the True Gospel
26/03/2024 Duración: 01h03minToday, we're discussing the recent social media controversy over the use of the phrase "Christ is King," in the wake of Candace Owens' departure from the Daily Wire. Some have alleged the phrase can be used as an anti-Semitic dog whistle, while others say there's no reason to refuse to state the obvious truth that Christ IS king. We discuss whether there is any truth behind these claims, as well as the responses from Daily Wire CEO Jeremy Boreing, Andrew Klavan, and Nick Fuentes. --- Timecodes: (01:05) Palm Sunday (04:12) Breakdown of controversy (13:50) Nick Fuentes & antisemitic meaning behind the phrase (26:12) Jeremy Boreing's response (28:54) Andrew Klavan's response (32:19) Non-Christian responses (36:00) The truth of "Christ is King" (47:37) Debate about Israel (57:51) Kate Middleton --- Today's Sponsors: Good Ranchers — Go to GoodRanchers.com and use code 'ALLIE' when you subscribe to get a FREE Easter ham and $25 off any box! Seven Weeks Coffee — Seven Weeks is a pro-life coffee company with a
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Ep 973 | What Does Mike Rowe Think About God? | Guest: Mike Rowe
25/03/2024 Duración: 55minToday, we sit down with Mike Rowe to discuss the necessity of a college degree, trade schools as a viable option, and the future of artificial intelligence. Is college the right path for everyone? How did we get to the point where college is aggressively pushed on all high schoolers? And is AI a tool for the future or a crutch that will lead to mass intellectual decline? We also dive into why people seem so certain about the future and what the Bible has to say about human finiteness and what exactly we CAN be sure of. Check out the Work Ethic Scholarship program here: https://mikeroweworks.org/ --- Timecodes: (00:46) Universal truth / Work Ethic Scholarships (07:05) Delayed gratification (10:22) Women in trade / college (21:20) AI and certainty (36:27) Intelligent design (46:00) Uncertainty in the Bible (52:00) Will Mike run for President? --- Today's Sponsors: We Heart Nutrition — nourish your body with research-backed ingredients in your vitamins at WeHeartNutrition.com and use promo code ALLIE for
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Ep 972 | God Worships Us?
21/03/2024 Duración: 59minToday, we unpack Donald Trump's recent "bloodbath" controversy and the insane mainstream media spin that has unfolded over the past week. Is Trump REALLY threatening a mass slaughter of innocent people?! No. However, we also dive into some concerning comments Trump made about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Is this a wise political strategy? Plus, a preacher in Washington recently gave a concerning sermon centered around self-worship and asked if God actually worships us. Spoiler: no, he doesn't. --- Timecodes: (00:40) Intro (04:35) If he wanted to, he would (16:35) Trump's 'bloodbath' comments (29:10) 'Bloodbath' hypocrisy & Trump response (40:21) Trump’s comments on DeSantis (45:40) Preacher asks “What if God worships me?” --- Today's Sponsors: Patriot Mobile — go to PatriotMobile.com/ALLIE or call 972-PATRIOT and use promo code 'ALLIE' for free activation! EveryLife — the only premium baby brand that is unapologetically pro-life. EveryLife offers high-performing, supremely soft diapers and wipes that pro