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The City of God gives you biblical understanding and fresh perspective on current issues. Co-hosted by DJKM President and CEO, Robert Pacienza, and John Rabe, Director of Creative Production, the weekly podcast includes video and supplies you with in-depth discussions about…
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Christians, Stop Voting Blind | Debbie Wuthnow | Ep. 180 (opens the original)
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Candidates will tell you what you want to hear. Their record tells you what they actually believe. Debbie Wuthnow, president of iVoterGuide, joins Dr. Rob Pacienza to explain why informed voting requires more than recognizing a name or watching a campaign commercial. From voting records and campaign donations to endorsements and candidate questionnaires, iVoterGuide investigates what candidates have actually done — and what that reveals about how they may use political power. Rob and Debbie also
Smart or Wise? | City of God Families Ep. 23 (opens the original)
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In this episode of City of God: Families, Pastor Rob Pacienza asks an important question: Would you rather be smart or wise? Knowledge is about knowing facts, but biblical wisdom is something deeper… knowing how to live according to God’s truth. From King Solomon’s famous request for wisdom to the everyday choices kids face at school, with friends, and at home, Pastor Rob shows families why wisdom begins with knowing, trusting, and following God. You’ll learn: The difference between knowledge an
She Took on the Federal Government — and Won | Becky Gerritson | Ep. 179 (opens the original)
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What happens when the government comes after you for standing for your convictions? In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Becky Gerritson, Executive Director of Eagle Forum of Alabama, to hear her remarkable story of courage in the public square. Becky recounts being targeted during the IRS Tea Party scandal, taking her story before Congress, and later facing a sweeping Department of Justice subpoena connected to her organization's advocacy for Alabama's law restric
25 Years After 9/11: What America Has Forgotten | Virgil Walker | Ep. 178 (opens the original)
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Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, a generation has grown up with no memory of the attacks that changed America. Have we forgotten the ideology that fueled them and the lessons we should have learned? In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Pastor Virgil Walker to reflect on the lasting impact of 9/11, the threat of radical Islam, and the clash of worldviews shaping the West today. Virgil argues that Christians must understand the beliefs behind the challenge
Is Wokeness Dead? Neil Shenvi Says Not So Fast | Ep. 177 (opens the original)
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Is wokeness really dead? In this episode of the City of God, Dr. Rob Pacienza sits down with Dr. Neil Shenvi, author of Post-Woke, to unpack the ideology behind wokeness and why its influence remains deeply embedded in our culture. Neil traces the connection between Marxism, critical theory, and today's debates over race, gender, sexuality, oppression, and social justice. He also explains why these ideas can be especially attractive to Christians who genuinely care about justice and compassion —
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