The Cory Truax Show

On this Episode: -I have a big announcement. -Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez publishes an insane video. What can we learn from it? -The reactions to the Mueller Report are more evidence of the broken American brain. -Another Round of Trump vs. Romney -Why is it so hard for the Left to admit Christians are a persecuted group?

On this episode: -Reflection on Resurrection Day -We debate the wrong part of the budget. -Should Christian institutions associate with the Trump administration? -Bernie Sanders flails on a Fox News special. -Speech isn't violence. -Sports Wrap.

On this episode: -I was on a panel where we discussed emotional turmoil. Let me give you the short version. -You all responded with dumb American sayings. I give my feedback.

I just had a terrible day. How do we respond to those?

On this episode: -Nathan McDowell re-joins the show for a healthy discussion on various topics where we disagree.

10 Minutes: I just talked to my teenage nephews about dating

On this Episode: I read Arthur Brooks' new book, "Love Your Enemies." It has some important lessons for our politics. Ideas for Making Voting Better -- Replacing the Electoral College, moving the voting day from Tuesday, addressing the broken primary system, and many more. The stress points for millennials will surprise you. Slavery reparations are MORALLY right, but PRACTICALLY impossible. Checking in on March Madness

On this episode: -We're missing some of the important points behind the college admissions scandal. -Robert O'Rourke's presidential campaign is going to be formidable. -How do we talk to the next generation about capitalism and socialism? -Trump was right twice lately: Ann Coulter is crazy, and Daylight Savings Time is stupid. -We should RAISE the voting age.

On this Episode: -I saw a dumb meme on school vouchers, and it got me thinking. -Pay teachers what they're worth. -Encourage flexibility and innovation in education -The point of education is the student (not the teachers or school itself) -Listener feedback on alcohol sales, socialism, vaccines, and more -A very unique law suit regarding abortion -Transgender athletes make sports unfair -MJ is still better than Lebron

On this episode: -One listener says I'm too pro-Trump; Another says I'm too anti-Trump -How can we be astute observers of the world around us? -Thoughts on liquor sales and blue laws -AOC is hypocritical -A lot more!

On this episode: -Penn Gillette has a video arguing for atheism. It's not good. -I respond to listener feedback. -Vermont is working an evil abortion law. -Prepare for the Mueller Report to be anti-climactic. -We consider the 2020 field of presidential candidates -Sports Wrap

On this episode: -I have a life lesson to share from a recent sermon I heard. -JD Greear's great response on the SBC sexual abuse scandal -Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Amazon in Queens -- it's dumb. -The deeper meaning of the Jussie Smollet decable -The budget is terrible -The AAF and college football recruiting

Special Mini-Episode: No Politics, No News - Just 15 Minutes on Life

BONUS: The #1 Way We All Lie In Church

On This Episode: -A Massive Sexual Abuse scandal has struck the SBC. -How do we think and feel about it? -What caused it? -How do we move forward? -Prominent #NeverTrump conservative changes his mind

Bonus: Contentment in Marriage, Finances & Life in General

On this episode: -Va Gov. Ralph Northam says something evil about abortion. -I think abortion has become a religious practice for the Left -Ben Sasse is awesome. -State of the Union Reaction -Super Bowl Re-Cap

2 Quick Abortion Observations

I have an idea on how to process disappointment in life.

On this episode: -I talk to a therapist about mental health and removing the stigma thereof. -I talk to Dr. Jeff Briggs and Mr. Jason Ross about an upcoming Faith at Work Business Symposium. -Elizabeth Warren gets taxes all wrong. -Do we really want public schools teaching the Bible? -Super Bowl Preview

Debunking an anti-Christian myth.

On this episode: -We explore the #ExposeChristianSchools hashtag. -The irrational hatred for Karen Pence -Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, and Diane Feinstein exemplify discrimination against Christians. -How should Christians respond to growing hate? -How the media further damaged their reputations this weekend -The real story behind the confrontation between protesters at the Lincoln Memorial -The Buzzfeed Trump story is garbage. -What to do with the State of the Union -The Shutdown should already be over.

   On this Episode: 1. Thoughts on the March for Life and Abortion   2. Gillette's Toxic Masculinity Ad      3. Steve King said stupid things, and is being rightly punished.     4. Tulsi Gabbard is running for President      5. You should take the Moral Foundations Quiz at YourMorals.Org.     6. The Rational and Irrational of Trump Criticism     7. NFL Predictions

On this Episode: -The rights and wrongs of Trump's Border Wall Speech -Mitt Romney was right about Trump. -Why it's important to be able to say both of those things at the same time. -Ocasia-Cortez is confused. -How does a Christian live in an insane world? -Clemson wins another National Championship

On this episode: -Qualities to pursue in the new year -College Football Playoff

On this episode: -We tread the familiar theme of the broken American Brain -Hypocritical reactions on the bump stock ban, Syria, the stock market, the deficit, the border wall, and Planned Parenthood Funding -Trump's "Letter of Intent" regarding Trump Tower Moscow -Pray for Justice Ginsburg and the entire country -My biggest episodes of the year -The college football playoff

On this episode: -Presidents talk Christmas Carols -Breaking down "O Come! O Come, Emmanuel!" -Advent keeps the promises that Christmas breaks -The 4 Themes of Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, Love -Incredible letter from a Chinese Pastor -Bowl Games

On this episode: -Breaking Down "Joy to the World" -What we can learn from Lauren Daigle's Controversy -Joel Osteen is just totally wrong... again. -Teachers fired for not using transgender students' new names and pronouns -The Kevin Hart and Kyler Murray stories might be the beginning of a fracture in the Intersectionality Coalition -A Couple thoughts on Trump and Mueller

On this Episode: -Lyrics Breakdown of "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" -One good and example and one bad example on how to behave in civics -Don't mock a kids weird name, but maybe blame their parents -Which Denomination drinks the most? -I think I've changed my mind on Hallmark movies (a little) -The concussion scare around football was overblown -College Football Playoff announcement

On this episode: -Advent season brings the thrill of hope -We live in an incredible time -We have to listen to each other -3 Tips to manage our social media habits -What's to come in 2020's election -Clemson fans are miserable

On this episode: -The Thanksgiving Episode -Thoughts on gratitude -I really don't like college football's rivalry week. -A tool for decision-making -The claim that Europeans were illegal immigrants -A porn-fighting ministry -Weekly Sports

On This Episode: -Lessons from the South Carolina Baptist Convention -I have unpopular thoughts on Amazon's Sweetheart Deal -Unions might have a role in the future -A Poll Illustrates Why We're Broken

On this episode: -These elections shouldn't matter so much. -What are the takeaways from Tuesday's elections? -What happens next? -Trump faces off with Acosta.

On this episode: -The country isn't as bad off as you think -Why we didn't talk about Elizabeth Warren -Should Christians watch horror movies -Celebrate Reformation Day -Election Predictions -Weekly Sports

On this episode, we dive in to a discussion the culture needs to have regarding sexual assault.

I caused a controversy on Facebook after my Congressman wore Trump socks. Here’s my follow-up.

On this episode: -My thanks for your input on previous episodes -Ben Sasse a very important new book called "Them" -Technology is awesome, but it's made us lonely. -The state of theology in the US is discouraging -Weekly Sports Segment

On this episode: -An apology on my tone the last 3 weeks -Biblical underpinning for Christians engaging in civics -Steps to heal after the Kavanaugh War -We explore ideas on how to reconcile divided Americans -Thought on Nikki Haley's resignation -Last week in college football

On this Episode: -Kavanaugh's and Ford's stories are at least equally credible. The tie should go to the accused. -When an accuser is asking us to hurt someone, the evidence requirements are higher. -We can, and should, allow this process to re-examine how poorly we handle sexual assault -Our broken brains have everyone making really bad arguments about this process. -There are logical reasons to oppose Kavanaugh -There are also irrational, bad reasons to oppose him -I'm ready to confirm Kavanaugh

On this episode: -Believe Women is a terrible message -Why Kavanaugh's Accusers aren't credible -You can't apply general sexual assault concepts to this situation -We should re-consider how we're using "survivor" -Christian Artists renounce their faith

On this Episode: -Judge Kavanaugh should be confirmed now/ -Democrats don't actually care about his accuser. -What behaviors disqualify someone for public service? -How do we evaluate the morals of political leaders? -Latest in College Football

On this episode: -Jim Carrey on Bill Maher -Ben Sasse on State of the Union -Thoughts on the State of American -Weekly Sports Wrap

On this Episode: -Democrats complain about documents that wouldn't have changed their votes -Hearings should be closed to the public -The Parkland dad behaved disgustingly at the Kavanaugh Hearings -Is there anything to learn from the eulogies at John McCain's Funeral? -Latest in College Football

On this Episode: -The Media should realize that the way they treated Senator McCain was the beginning of how we got Trump. -The president should learn that HE must respect the office if he wants others to respect the office. -Be honest with yourself about how you would treat the legal troubles of the "other side." -The Madden Shooting -Don't let sports be an idol -College Football returns

I sat down with a progressive, Kevin Henson, to talk about health care policy, the Mueller probe, and religious liberty. This is another effort to model civil disagreement, and it was a fun conversation.

Socialism is gaining favor in the U.S. For Christians, what can we learn from the Bible to examine capitalism, socialism and every other economic system?

On this episode: -I think "war mentality" is a major reason we're a broken people -The meaning behind this week's headlnes, including: -- The Trump/Lebron Tweet -- Tariffs -- Russia -- Many more -I learned where employer-based health care came from -College Football Preview

It's the 3-year Anniversary of the Cory Truax Show. We discuss: -Points of theological tension -Why doesn't Bethel Church "bind" the California wild fires -Only one subset of christianity is growing -Political consequences from theological beliefs

On this Episode: -A Kentucky is being criticized for removing some members from the role -Is church membership important? -How long do you let a baby cry? -Some ideas on how to improve our broken national conversation

Nathan McDowell rejoins the show to discuss the ideas behind our most divisive issues.

On this episode: -How much do you really know about Roe vs. Wade? -What happens if Roe is "overturned"? -Kavanaugh is a fine pick -How did the president settle on Kavanaugh? -NBA Free Agency

There are quite a few people nervous about the direction of theologically conservative Christians. I address that here.

On this Episode: -All the many consequences of Anthony Kennedy's retirement -Takeaways from SC's Primary Results -A lot of examples of our broken thinking

I sat down with the delightful Nathan McDowell to talk about my faith and his skepticism thereof.

-I'm back from the Annual Meeting of the Southern Baptist Convention. I have some thoughts on that. -For American Christians, we need to be sure to value Kingdom over Country -SC's primary results are in