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Explore the brains of people who have done the impossible in this political and cultural climate: change their minds. The 180 Cast produces a range of engaging, persuasive conversations with people who have changed their views on everything from switching political parties, to veganism, to abortion. Host and noted editorial writer Georgi Boorman gets to the heart of the issue to help you understand how people are convinced to change even the most deeply held beliefs.
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Writer and podcaster (Mama Cusses) Gwenna Laithland returns to explain how she went from planning extravagant weddings to being a proponent of "mini-monies" --tiny, low-budget ceremonies with close friends and family. Her personal experience with marriage and with planning weddings convinced her that big, expensive weddings threaten to blind couple…
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Christian apologist and evangelist Leighton Flowers explains why he left Calvinism after 10 years of adhering to the "TULIP" (the five points of Calvinism). What would convince someone so deeply enthralled with "substantive" theology to abandon one of the most stalwartly held systematic theologies, the roots of which run all the way back to the Ref…
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Author and activist Reverend Rob Schenck rejoins the podcast to explain why after 30 years in the pro-life movement as a no-exception "anti-abortion crusader," he now believes Roe v. Wade shouldn't be overturned and that we must let women decide for themselves whether abortion is right for them. A must-listen for opponents of abortion of all stripe…
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Author and senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Ojai Gavin Ortlund explains how he was forced while in seminary to put his own position of infant baptism under rigorous examination. The arguments resulting from that intense study may surprise you. Gavin is the author of Theological Retrieval for Evangelicals: Why we Need Our Past to Have a Futu…
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Christian theologian and author Sam Storms rejoins the podcast to talk about why he ceased to be a cessationist and now believes the charismatic gifts of the Spirit, such as prophecy and speaking in tongues, are present and active in believers today. Sam tackles some of the most confusing aspects regarding the practice of the gifts, like how they a…
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Millions of Americans engage in civil disobedience as governors continue to rule by diktat, we take a critical look at the murder of Ahmoud Arbery, the Tara Reade allegations reveal that Wokeness requires hypocrisy, and a big announcement about the podcast. This is the LAST Breakdown Session on the 180 Cast. Interview episodes WILL continue every o…
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Noted theologian and author Sam Storms joins the podcast to explain how he went from devotee of the pretribulational, premillennial dispensationalist view of the end times to a fierce defender of the amillennial perspective. For those a little rusty on their eschatology, Sam runs through the main distinctions between the schools of thought and poin…
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Governor Brian Kemp opens Georgia for business, Governor Inslee throws another wet blanket over Washington, and Governor Kate Brown torches any semblance of credibility with a deceitful ad campaign for her lockdowns. Plus, what to tell your vaccine-hesitant friends if and when a COVID vaccine arrives, and an update on how the clash between PPP and …
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Editor and writer Gwenna Laithland explains how rushing her daughter to the emergency room plunged her into an investigation of the anti-vaccine stance she had never questioned. What she found shocked her. We also discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic, whether we should trust medical authorities, and the poorly understood but critical reason why yo…
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TODAY, a surprisingly high percentage of people have already had their unemployment claims approved, Denmark relaxes its lockdown measures amid plateueing COVID-19 case numbers, and we breakdown how the generous payouts are already influencing the labor force. A "Good News, Bad News" format to today's episode. Let me know what you think about this …
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Former MP and former British Secretary of Business and Innovation Sir Vince Cable explains how he changed his mind from flatly opposing "medical aid in dying," commonly known as assisted suicide, to supporting the practice for the people who most commonly use it - the terminally ill. Plus, in the grim reality of COVID-19 pandemic, what role does as…
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TODAY, jobless claims nearly quintupled the record last week, and the government does its best Oprah impression with universal giveaways. Can the new stimulus bill bring the economy back from the Corona Crash? Plus, what’s really going on the heads of Trump-critical conservatives? If you're flipping out over something that was said on the podcast o…
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Editor of the Liberty Hawk Justin Stapley joins the podcast to explain why he's "ex-GOP." Why would someone who didn't vote for Trump but stuck with the party well into the Trump presidency finally call it quits? What changed, and why does he call it "a separation, not a divorce?" All this on today's episode, plus an honest discussion of the changi…
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Today, Trump’s team works with "speed and professionalism” as he fumbles a presidential proclamation speech, we look at how red tape delayed U.S. response to the virus by weeks, and NYT journalist Mara Gay speaks out after her massive mathematical blunder. Plus, the millennial's take on Gen Z's favorite social media app. If you're flipping out over…
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New York Correspondent for The Federalist and OpEd contributor at the NY Post David Marcus explains how he went from voting for Bill Clinton to becoming a conservative writer, to even coming all the way around to supporting Trump. We also discuss something else he's changed his mind on just within the last year; keep listening for a thought-provoki…
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Today, the Senate blocked a vote on an anti-infanticide bill - was it out of ignorance or evil? Bernie Sanders brings out the woke sexists, and episode 51 gives us a look at the split between the old liberals and the new left. If you're flipping out over something that was said on the podcast or you want to share a flip-flop/180 story, call the Fli…
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How did an old school liberal become a go-to source for conservatives seeking insight on women's rights and identity politics? Playwright and writer for the Post Millennial and The Federalist Libby Emmons recounts how the political left left her behind in the move toward identity politics and a demand for conformity. If you're flipping out over som…
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TODAY, Michael Bloomberg smacks his head on a branch of privilege theory, assault fraudster Jussie Smollett might get his just deserts, and the assisted suicide debate reveals what social conservatives and progressives have in common. If you're flipping out over something that was said on the podcast or you want to share a flip-flop/180 story, call…
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New Zealand disability rights advocate and former Green Party MP candidate Chris Ford explains the history and experiences that led him to abandon support for voluntary euthanasia. A dyed-in-the-wool progressive, Ford says it isn't a spiritual issue for him; he approaches the subject from a "human rights angle." Assisted suicide/voluntary euthanasi…
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TODAY, the Superbowl half-time show gets the prudes hot and bothered; plus, will the public’s desire for abortion restrictions impact the 2020 election? Are you flipping out over something that was said on the podcast? Want to talk about a flip-flop/180 story? Call the Flip Phone at 323.999.1802. Follow @180cast to keep up with the podcast and hear…
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TODAY: We debunk silly complaints about the Israeli-Palestinian peace deal, set a few things straight on impeachment, and look at what Christian conversion experiences can tell us about the nature of faith. Are you flipping out over something that was said on the podcast? Want to talk about a flip-flop/180 story? Call the Flip Phone at 323.999.1802…
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Award-winning religious historian and professor at Vanderbilt Univsersity Dr. Paul C. H. Lim explains his conversion from "not having a religious bone in his body" to dedicating his life to being, as St. Augustine said, "the sacramental presence of God in the world" through his teaching profession. Theodicy - the question of how a good God allows e…
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TODAY, is the Equal Rights Amendment really a threat to equal rights, was global cooling a serious prediction in the 70's, and why for the love of everything that is good in this world are millennials smartphone recording their marriage proposals? Are you flipping out over something that was said on the podcast? Want to talk about a flip-flop/180 s…
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Today, are koalas the new polar bears, will new evidence sway the Senate in the Impeachment trial, and can gender theory change the world (or at least the way we see it)? Got thoughts on this episode to share? Text or leave a voicemail on the Flip Phone at 323.999.1802. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE! Follow @180Cast for soundbites; follow @georgi_boorm…
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In this Bonus Round, I talk with Charlie Evans, founder of the Detransition Advocacy Network, about how changing her mind on gender transition began to change her mind on other women's issues, too: namely, surrogacy and sex work. If you want to hear the rest of this conversation, listen to Episode 43: Female Ex-Transgender: Such Thing as Gender Got…
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Charlie Evans of the Detransition Advocacy Network explains her journey to - and back from - identifying as man. As a female and a member of the LGBT community (and being British) she brings a unique perspective to the global conversation on transgenderism and the medicalization of trans-identifying teens. This is a valuable episode for parents of …
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Today, We untangle a gender-bender brain twister, Episode 40 deeply impacts a caller on the Flip Phone, and we look at whether millennials will return to church once they finally settle down. Are you flipping out over something that was said on the podcast? Want to talk about a flip-flop/180 story? Call the Flip Phone at 323.999.1802. Follow @180ca…
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TODAY, would universal background checks have stopped the Freeway Church Shooter, how California is foolishly trying to retrofit labor laws to the gig economy, and we ask what our moral obligations are to stop gun violence. Note: We're trying something a little different in the new year: the Breakdown Sessions will become two smaller sessions (half…
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Welcome to the Bonus Round: a release of extra Q&As with guests or deleted material from 180 Cast episodes that was too interesting not to share with you. In this Bonus Round, I talk with Joshua Childress about what it's really like to patrol the border and what to do about the rampant violence in the border territories. If you'd like to hear more …
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Welcome to the Bonus Round: a release of extra Q&As with guests or deleted material from 180 Cast episodes that was too interesting not to share with you. In this Bonus Round, I talk with T. Russell Hunter about state nullification of federal abortion laws and Supreme Court precedent, and what abolitionists would do if Democrats passed a constituti…
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Ordained evangelical minister, author and activist Reverend Robert Schenck explains how he went from being an "enthusiastic" supporter of gun rights, even while doing radical pro-life activism, to pressing for gun regulation: Fewer guns in the hands of fewer, more highly trained people. Rob addresses some of the common talking points from gun right…
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Today, What Impeachment has to do with ThoughtCrime, the conservative party in the U.K. wins big, Canadian Transgender Activist Jessica Yaniv personifies the left, and we discuss Comedian Mike Birbiglia's emotional roller-coaster comedy special about his journey to parenthood. Got thoughts to share on the 180 Cast? Something to get off your chest? …
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Anti-abortion lobbyist with Free the States T. Russell Hunter explains how he went from a lukewarm pro-life Baptist to a radical activist demanding an end to abortion in America. We delve into the intellectual side of persuasion as Russell explains the Christian and historical influences that led him to eventually create the website Abolish Human A…
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TODAY, Democrats move the chains on impeachment but the big play downfield could be coming soon, should BORDERS be more than dotted lines? A caller FLIPS OUT on the Flip Phone, and Kim Kardashian-West puts some clothes on. Articles cited: Impeachment:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/26/us/politics/trump-whistle-blower-complaint-ukraine.html?auth=log…
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Ex-Border Patrol Agent and writer Joshua Childress explains why he left the U.S. Border Patrol after several years on the job. Is being a Border Patrol agent about catching the bad guys, or do strict immigration and border security policies do more harm than good? Join us for a fascinating conversation on one of the most pressing public policy issu…
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Is there more to Trump's meeting with Erdogan than a trade deal and a missile system? From the Interview, we look at how the Soviet Union highlights the strengths of mainstream pro-life persuasion; plus Disney gets WOKE with their new streaming service, and we probe the conventional wisdom that cutting "waste, fraud, and abuse" can pay for new fede…
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Immigrant writer from Soviet Russia Katya Sedgwick explains how she went from seeing abortion as a normal part of every woman's life to opposing the practice. Katya gives us a firsthand look at the role abortion played in Soviet culture, and her current pro-life perspective offers a valuable counterpoint to that of abortion abolitionist Jon Speed (…
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The Whistleblower’s identity is revealed, Democrats and Republicans battle for control of a Tweetable narrative, California yet AGAIN reveals that its “pro worker, pro family” policies are anything but, and I have a hot take on the re-writing of "Baby It’s Cold Outside." In the Episode 32 Highlights, we ask an existential question and whether socia…
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Christian ethicist and prolific author Dr. David P. Gushee explains his transformation on the subject of LGBT inclusion in the Christian church. In his book Changing our Minds, Gushee writes that he had been wrong to adhere to the traditional Christian sexual ethic. Now, he advocates not just for gay marriage, but full inclusion of LGBT Christians …
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Top News: The Kurds are put in a position of relying on Putin and Assad; Chicago Teachers' Union is on Strike. Plus, is Yang's Universal Basic Income a smart idea or a terrible one? Interview Highlights: To understand why Cooper left the GOP for the Libertarian Party, you've got to overcome your cynicism. Woke of the Week: The actually really woke …
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Why leave the "safety" of the Republican Party for the small but fastest-growing political party in America? When so many are saying that voting is a binary choice, why are the R's and D's hemmhoraging members? Eric Cooper, former vice chairman of the GOP Party in Chanandaigua, NY, joins the podcast to explain why he became a Libertarian. Cooper di…
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Top Stories: Proof the whistleblower complaint was partisan from the get-go; Amber Guyger found guilty of murder for shooting unarmed black man; Tulsi Gabbard owns her old-school liberalism with press answer on Trump's free speech. Interview Highlights: Owning up to confirmation bias, as painful as it is. Plus, the danger of ascribing motives, good…
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TOP STORIES: Muslim activist and lawyer Zahra Billoo voted off Women's March board after anti-Semitic tweets surfaced; Justin Trudeau is caught in "brown-face" photo from 2001; Lewandowski forced to rehash weak "obstruction" claim in first "impeachment hearing"; Union Seminary defends its students confessing their sins to plants. INTERVIEW HIGHLIGH…
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What convinced a libertarian policy analyst to support acting on the threat of global warming after spending years arguing against climate change mitigation policies? Jerry Taylor, founder of the Niskanen Center and formerly of the Cato Institute, joins the podcast to explain how he changed his mind and rebut some popular talking points from skepti…
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Former dedicated creationist blogger David MacMillan now writes against the very arguments he used to make. What led someone so deeply committed to young earth creationism to embrace evolution as the story of how the world came to be? And how did it reshape his Christian faith? David's perspective is featured in the upcoming documentary We Believe …
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Top Story: Another mass shooting in Texas. Do we have an epidemic of mass shooters? In light of other recent shootings, should we be worried about white supremacy? Episode 24 Highlights: As the conflict over abortion escalates in New York, what finally convinced this pastor to use graphic post-abortion images in his anti-abortion activism? Woke of …
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What led one pastor to change his mind on using graphic abortion photos outside abortion clinics? We dive deeper into controversial approaches to anti-abortion efforts in Part 2 of this interview with Jon Speed, co-producer of the documentary Babies are Murdered Here. If you haven't heard it, check out Episode 22 Part 1 on leaving the pro-life move…
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Top Story: Planned Parenthood pulls out of Title X funding. Does that mean they're "defunded?" Episode 22 Breakdown: Major Pro-Life Organizations silence the gospel, consider abortion bans "foolish." Woke of the Week: The New York Times' 1619 Project Debunking Junk Wisdom: Women who abort don’t know the truth about abortion? Articles Mentioned: How…
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Pastor and Co-Producer of Babies are Murdered Here Jon Speed explains how he changed his mind on the American pro-life movement. Speed used to send members of his church into conventional pro-life organizations...until he tried sharing the gospel outside the abortion clinic. The things Speed says may shock you. This is Part 1 of 2. Part 2 will dive…
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Top Story: Is ideology to blame for the Dayton and El Paso mass shootings, guns, both, or neither? Episode 20 Breakdown: The morality of selling your labor and the true consequences of victimology Woke of the Week: Rosanna Arquette is ashamed of her skin color? Debunking Junk Wisdom: Marijuana withdrawals are a thing? Links to Articles Mentioned:ht…
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