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Sharpening Arrows

Training teens to think Biblically about life and politics. Hosted by Victor Joecks.

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Sep 22, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 22, 2026

    Ep. 90 – No, AI isn’t going to wipe out humanity (opens the original)

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    Terrifying the public isn’t usually a good business strategy. Here’s why it is for some AI companies. Parental pause point questions: 1. What have you heard about possible dangers from AI? (2:07) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use to respond to this argument? (6:29) 3. How could a regulation benefit a company? (15:02) 4. How would AI wipe out humanity? (24:38) 5. What evidence is there the government can fix dynamic problems outside of its core functions? (28:46) 6.How does your fam

  2. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Ep. 89 – Why the legacy of Charlie Kirk lives on (opens the original)

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    One year ago, Charlie Kirk was assassinated for discussing his political and religious beliefs. Did the war of ideas die with him? 1. How did the news of Kirk's death affect you? (2:50) 2. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use to respond to this argument? 3. Where did the Founding Fathers say political power came from? (11:03) 4. How would you respond to this argument? (13:21) 5. What's appealing about this argument? (19:03) 6. Which of the Great 8 Questions is Kirk's argument based on? (

  3. Episode · Sep 1, 2026

    Ep. 88 – Deportations didn’t cause the economic doom Democrats predicted (opens the original)

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    Democrats warned that President Donald Trump’s push for mass deportations would devastate the U.S. economy. They were wrong. 1. What percentage of homes in Europe have AC? (1:00) 2. Why would a complete stranger come to my house and fix my AC? (1:59) 3. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you ask about this prediction? (7:13) 4. How many immigrants were in the country in January of 2025? (8:47) 5. What is the argument for this claim? (14:02) 6. What are some of the other major events during Tru

  4. Episode · Aug 26, 2026

    Ep. 87 – Why the WNBA won’t define the word ‘woman’ (opens the original)

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    It’s called the WNBA, but the “W” has left league officials completely confused. Parental pause point questions: 1. Which of The Great 8 Questions would you use in response to this assertion? (6:05) 2. Is it always wrong to agitate? (7:34) 3. Can you think of any examples of people in the Bible who agitated against those who opposed them? (9:47) 4. What would happen in Enes Freedom played in the WNBA? (20:58) 5. What would you say in response to this contention? (23:27) 6. Can you think of a way

  5. Episode · Aug 19, 2026

    Ep. 86 – Was Charlie Kirk right about college? (opens the original)

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    Society pushes college as a financial "golden ticket," but it isn't. Here's what Christian high schoolers should consider when they think about higher education. 1. What's the implication behind the phrase "I wasn't able to get to it"? (1:17) 2. Kids, put your parents on the spot. What options did they consider as they approached their high school graduation? (5:07) 3. Parents, if you considered college, did you worry about debt or indoctrination? (6:51) 4. Which of The Great 8 Questions would y

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