Impact Zone

Chris and ML discuss reparations for slavery in the US. A model offered is Germany's payments to Israel for the horrors of the Holocaust. Should the US pay the descendants of slaves? How? How much? Are there other ways of handling reparations than writing checks?

ML and Chris respond to push-back from listeners of previous podcast that included the collapse and ineffectiveness of the American Christian Church as one of the major issues confronting us during the Pandemic.

Chris and Mike discuss isolation during the Pandemic. The World Health Organization warns that there will be a world-wide mental health crisis as a result of COVID 19. What is the Church's role?

Conversation about the recent suicide of a well-known pastor and restoration for those who fall.

Interview with a high school senior coping with the Corvid-19 virus and the shut-down without a prom, yearbook signing day, senior ditch day or graduation ceremony.

ML tells of his adventures in Portugal with his wife as they fled the spreading Coronavirus to the very SW corner of Europe.

President Trump attends the National Prayer Breakfast. Chris and ML discuss the event and Trump's behavior.

A deep look at the editorial in Christianity Today calling for President Trump's removal from office.

A continued look at the work and character of Kanye West. Chris and ML discuss the Christian church's responsibility towards the prideful artist.

A critique of Kanye West and his new album, Jesus is King. Should it be called "Kanye is King?"

Storytelling is an important aspect of discipleship. After a retreat at Havasu with younger men, ML discusses storytelling as a witnessing tool.

Chris and ML discuss the growing homeless problem in Los Angeles. They find that the reasons for the 60,000 homeless on any given night are obvious. But solutions are difficult. They explore a biblical approach.

A look at today's Christian Church and a discussion on reimagining it to make it more impactful, relevant and closer to the church at its inception in the First Century.

Following a very exciting Women's World Cup, ML and Chris discuss the games and the issue of pay equity.

A discussion on Migrants with guest Eric Reidt. Eric tells the story of a call he received from the pastor of a small church in Roma, Texas. 500 migrants had suddenly been brought to his little church by Immigration. Eric and his wife answered the call.

Discussion of the power of words to influence and manipulate. This occurs in politics, religion, and business.

ML and Chris discuss abortions. They explore these issues: 1. Abortion as a political wedge issue, 2. The battle of Words (Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life), 3. Abortion as Law and a Right, 4. Possible Compromises.

A final wrap-up of conversation on this generation's fear of mass shootings in schools. A school psychologist working in a high school in Long Beach offers his views of the issues these kids face.

Observations of today's students and how they are coping with the fear of death by mass shooters.

Conversation between two generations on Fear: Cold War fear of atomic bomb attack for one, fear of school shootings for the other.