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Dr. Robert E. Jackson

Award-winning author, Dr. Robert E. Jackson, Jr., teaches Biblical principles on marriage, family, parenting, current events, evangelism, discipleship and health issues. Over 40 years as a medical doctor, 38 years of marriage, and parenting 9 children give Dr. Jackson a unique, relevant perspective on Christian life issues.

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  • S3 · E371
    Yesterday · 33 min

    MTM-Interview with Kurt Bravata MD..The Kratom Crisis

    Send us Fan Mail “Natural” does not automatically mean safe, and kratom is proving that the hard way. After hearing more and more real-world stories, including patients who never expected to become dependent, we sit down with family physician and addiction medicine leader Dr Kurt Bravata to explain what’s happening with kratom and the highly concentrated products often called 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine). If you’ve seen “kratom shots” at gas stations or heard someone call it a harmless herbal supplement, this conversation brings clarity fast. We break down the basics in everyday language: what kratom is, why 7-OH behaves more like an opioid, and how it can create a cycle of dosing, cravings, and withdrawal that feels like a severe flu. Dr Bravata shares what he’s seeing in clinic, why prevalence is rising, and why new regulation and local bans can accidentally push dependent users into sudden withdrawal when products disappear from shelves. Most important, we talk about hope and practical next steps. You’ll hear what withdrawal can look like, what toxicity red flags to take seriously, and how treatment can include supportive medications, buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone, counselling, peer recovery support, and accountability tools. We also highlight a critical point for clinicians and employers: standard drug screens often miss kratom and 7-OH unless you specifically request testing. If this helped you, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share the episode with someone who needs a clear warning, and leave a review so more people can find trustworthy guidance. https://citizensmemorial.com/providers/kurt-bravata.html https://citizensmemorial.com/providers/kurt-bravata.html Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E466
    Wednesday · 17 min

    DWDP-Gen 17: 9-14 Circumcision, The Sign of the Covenant

    Send us Fan Mail A command as personal as circumcision can sound strange, even offensive, until you hear what God is actually doing in Genesis 17. We read verses 9–14 carefully and then zoom out to the bigger storyline: Abraham has waited, prospered, aged, and quietly started to forget the promise but God has not forgotten for a moment. That’s the tension we live in too, when years pass and hope feels thin, yet God keeps saying, “My covenant.” We talk about why Scripture repeats covenant language so often, and why God loves choosing the small and the weak to show off His strength. From Israel’s calling to the church’s identity, the pattern holds. We bring in 1 Peter 2:9–10 and 1 Corinthians 1:26–31 to answer a hard question: why would God choose people like us? So no one can boast, and so His wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption shine through. Then we tackle the practical and spiritual layers of circumcision as a covenant sign. Yes, there may be health implications, but the main point is obedience, promise, and protective boundaries that guard what is sacred. We also speak plainly about God’s design for sexuality within marriage, and the real-world damage that follows when that design is ignored. We end where Deuteronomy leads us: the circumcision of the heart. Only the Holy Spirit can do that delicate spiritual surgery, cutting away pride and stubborn sin so new life can begin. If this encourages you, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these Bible-based devotions. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E469
    October 3 · 28 min

    MTM- Interview with Joe Wolverton. Birthright Citizenship

    Send us Fan Mail Birthright citizenship sounds like a simple rule until you read the fine print the Constitution actually includes. Dr Robert Jackson sits down with constitutional lawyer Joe Wolverton to unpack a recent Supreme Court ruling discussed as Trump v Barber, and why the Court’s reasoning has sparked such fierce disagreement about the Fourteenth Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. If you have ever heard “born here means you’re American” and assumed that was the end of the story, this conversation challenges that assumption head-on. We walk through why the 14th Amendment was written in the first place, how the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” became the hinge point, and why the majority and the dissent talk past each other on the meaning of jurisdiction and allegiance. Joe explains the Court’s reliance on English common law ideas like jus soli and precedent like United States v Wong Kim Ark, then contrasts it with historical statements from key Reconstruction figures and the broader tradition of constitutional interpretation grounded in original public meaning. From there, we connect the legal theory to today’s immigration policy reality: incentives for birth tourism, the idea of citizenship as membership with loyalty and duty, and what options might exist through Congress or the states. If you care about constitutional law, the Supreme Court, immigration, or the meaning of American citizenship, you will come away with clearer questions to ask and better sources to consult. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: should citizenship be based on birthplace, allegiance, or both? https://thenewamerican.com/print/the-myth-of-birthright-citizenship/ Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E464
    September 30 · 15 min

    DWDP-Gen 17: 1-8 Abram becomes Abraham

    Send us Fan Mail God speaks one sentence that can steady you and unsettle you at the same time: “I am God Almighty… walk before Me and be blameless.” We sit with Genesis 17:1–8 and let the weight of El Shaddai land where it should, not as a slogan, but as the holy name of the One who can actually command righteousness and keep impossible promises. We trace how God returns to Abram again and again with the same covenant message: blessing, descendants, and an everlasting covenant that does not shrink just because the circumstances look hopeless. Abram is ninety-nine, Sarai is far beyond childbearing years, and yet God repeats the promise and then seals it with a new identity: Abram becomes Abraham, “father of a multitude,” before the fulfillment is visible. Along the way, we talk candidly about reverence, including a real moment of correction that ended a careless habit of speech for good. We also get practical about Christian holiness and spiritual growth. There’s a daily conflict inside every believer: the Holy Spirit within us and the old sin nature fighting for control. The question is simple and searching: who gets the authority today? We close by reflecting on the enduring language of God’s covenant, the promised land of Canaan as an everlasting possession, and a preview of what comes next with Isaac, Ishmael, and the covenant sign that sets Israel apart. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves Bible teaching, and leave a review so more people can find these Genesis devotions and grow in faith. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E467
    September 26 · 28 min

    MTM - Interview with Larry Lawrence. Christophers Hope

    Send us Fan Mail A teenager can be loved, funny, respectful at school, and still be in real danger. We talk with Larry Lawrence about Christopher, the son he and his wife adopted and adored, and the heartbreaking day they lost him to suicide at 14. Larry shares what Christopher was like day to day, how impulsivity and depression showed up over time, and what it means to live with questions you cannot rewind and fix. If you are a parent, educator, pastor, or friend trying to understand youth mental health, this conversation stays honest without turning grief into a sound bite. We also dig into what helped their family keep going, including faith, community support, and the hard truth that grieving is the cost of loving. We name something many people feel but rarely say out loud: joy and grief can coexist. You can move forward without “getting over” your child, and you can carry hope without denying pain. Out of that loss, Larry and his wife helped bring Hope Squad to South Carolina, a school based, peer nominated program focused on suicide prevention and mental health awareness. We break down how Hope Squad works, why students often tell friends first, and what peers can do when they see warning signs. Larry also shares the IS PATH WARM mnemonic, explains why asking “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” can actually bring relief, and discusses the troubling overlap between suicide warning signs and school shooter warning signs. Listen, share this with someone who works with kids, and if it helps you, subscribe and leave a review so more families can find these suicide prevention and youth mental health tools. https://www.christophershope.com/ https://www.hopesquad.com/ larryclawrence@hotmail.com Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E462
    September 23 · 18 min

    DWDP-Gen 16:1-19 The God Who Sees

    Send us Fan Mail A single sentence can sound wise and still steer your life off a cliff: “God helps those who help themselves.” We open Genesis 16 and watch Sarai and Abram do what so many of us feel tempted to do under pressure, take control, speed up the timeline, and manufacture an outcome that God never asked for. As we read the story verse by verse, we sit with the real anguish of infertility, the longing behind Sarai’s decision, and the painful power imbalance Hagar endures. We also talk honestly about surrogacy, both the first recorded arrangement in Scripture and the modern ethical questions that surface when pregnancy becomes a contract: Who protects the vulnerable, what happens when plans change, and how do adults explain life-altering decisions to a child later? This is Bible teaching that meets today’s headlines without flinching. Then the scene shifts to the wilderness, where everything gets quiet and personal. God finds Hagar by a spring, calls her by name, and reveals Himself as El Roi, the God who sees. That name becomes the hinge of the message: God sees the overlooked, God hears the desperate, and God stays faithful even when our shortcuts create chaos. We close with a challenge from Hebrews 6:12, to inherit God’s promises through faith and patience, not panic. Subscribe so you do not miss next week, share this with a friend who feels stuck in the waiting, and leave a review to help more listeners find Devotions with Dr. Papa. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E465
    September 19 · 33 min

    MTM-Interview with R. Terrell..Are UFO's Demonic?

    Send us Fan Mail A Pentagon “UFO” data release lands, the internet lights up, and suddenly the question is everywhere: are we finally being told the truth about aliens? We sit down with writer and New American contributor Rebecca Terrell to look past the hype and ask a sharper question what if the biggest impact of UFO disclosure isn’t scientific, but spiritual? We walk through what was released, why the timing of popular “disclosure” media matters, and why multiple researchers have argued for decades that the phenomenon behaves less like visitors from another planet and more like a deception aimed at human belief. Rebecca shares sources ranging from secular investigators like Jacques Vallée and John Keel to Christian clergy who connect “alien abduction” style accounts with classic descriptions of demonic oppression. We also examine claims about occult rituals, “portals,” and why dabbling in the occult is treated in historic Christianity as an invitation to spiritual harm, not harmless curiosity. Then we bring it back to the core theological test: if Jesus Christ died once for all, what happens to the storyline of advanced extraterrestrials arriving with a new gospel, a new peace, or a new “promised one”? For us, the issue isn’t winning an argument online. It’s keeping a clear moral compass, rejecting fear-driven narratives, and holding fast to the claim that Christ is King over our personal lives and the wider world. If this conversation challenged you, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who’s fascinated by UFOs, and leave a review to help others find the show. What do you think UFO disclosure is really preparing people to believe? Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E460
    September 16 · 17 min

    DWDP-Gen 15: 8-21 Promise Renewed, Prophecy Revealed, Propitiation Predicted

    Send us Fan Mail Abram believes God, then asks a question many of us are almost afraid to say out loud: “How can I know?” We sit with that moment in Genesis 15:8–21 and trace how God responds not with shame, but with a covenant that speaks in blood, symbols, and unstoppable grace. Along the way, we slow down and explain the ancient covenant ritual of divided sacrifices and what it meant for two parties to walk between the pieces. Then the passage gets even more intense: the waiting, the circling birds of prey, the deep sleep, and the terror of great darkness. We connect Abram driving the birds away to the ongoing reality of spiritual warfare, and we listen as God reveals a prophetic timeline: Israel’s future slavery in a foreign land, His judgment on Egypt, and a deliverance so complete they leave with possessions. We also wrestle with God’s patience and sovereignty over nations, including the delayed judgment on the Amorites. Finally, the center of the whole scene: a smoking firepot and a flaming torch pass between the pieces, representing God’s presence. Abram does not walk the path. God does, which is why this promise is unconditional. We tie that truth to the gospel with clear, hope-filled language: our rescue is “all of God and none of me,” fulfilled in Jesus Christ, our Passover Lamb, who delivers us from bondage to sin by grace through faith. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review telling us what part of Genesis 15 challenged you most. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    September 12 · 20 min

    MTM-Interview with Dr. Matt Clark..Personhood Perspective on Lindsay Clancy Trial

    Send us Fan Mail A jury can’t agree after three children are killed, and the public conversation quickly turns into something bigger than one tragic home. We sit down with Dr. Matt Clark, CEO of Personhood South Carolina, to face the Lindsay Clancy mistrial head-on and ask what it reveals about how our culture defines guilt, compassion, and the worth of a child. We walk through the major claims surrounding postpartum depression, psychiatric medication, and the growing readiness to treat mothers as “only victims” even when the facts point to intentional violence. From there, we connect the dots to the broader pro-life and abortion debate, including how abortion pills and decades of messaging have shaped Christian and political instincts about accountability. We also talk about a disturbing consistency in modern medical ethics: if a child’s right to live depends on being wanted before birth, what logically changes after birth? We keep coming back to biblical personhood: every human being is made in the image of God, and the law should protect life without exceptions based on size, location, health, or convenience. We also draw a firm line between real compassion and a false compassion that tries to erase guilt. If you care about justice, the insanity defense, postpartum mental health, and equal protection under law, this conversation will challenge you. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who cares about life and justice, and leave a review that tells us the hardest question you’re still wrestling with. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • S3 · E458
    September 9 · 17 min

    DWDP-Gen 15: 1-6 Abrams Faith Credited as Righteousness

    Send us Fan Mail Fear has a way of shrinking our world down to one hot question: “What happens to me next?” Abram asks it in Genesis 15 when he looks at his childless home and wonders what God’s promises could possibly mean. We open the text slowly and let God’s first words set the tone: “Do not fear… I am a shield… your reward shall be very great.” Then we track the moment that changes everything, Genesis 15:6, where Abram believes the Lord and God credits that faith as righteousness. Along the way, we talk plainly about how the word of the Lord comes to us now. Most of us are not getting visions, but we are surrounded by God’s voice when Scripture is read, preached, and taught, and when we pick up the Bible ourselves. That raises an uncomfortable question for families: are we training our children and grandchildren to read God’s Word, or training them to scroll? We also touch Amos’s warning about a famine of hearing the Word, and why Bible literacy is not a hobby but a lifeline for faith and life. The core takeaway is simple and life-changing: God gives what we need most. He doesn’t promise Abram health, wealth, or fame; He credits righteousness. We connect that to the gospel message in the New Testament, that Jesus who knew no sin becomes sin for us so we can become the righteousness of God in Him. If you’ve been trying to earn your way into peace, this devotion points you to grace through faith and the finished work of Christ. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What part of Genesis 15:6 hits you the hardest right now? Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    September 5 · 16 min

    MTM-Free the Snowflakes

    Send us Fan Mail IVF forces a question most of us would rather avoid: when does “helping” become “taking over”? We open with a Christian framework that refuses to treat human reproduction as a closed system of lab steps and success rates, because Scripture keeps pulling us back to a bigger reality, God is sovereign, God gives life, and God’s Word sets the boundary lines even when our emotions and our culture demand exceptions. We walk through Genesis with Jacob, Rachel, and Leah to show how infertility can intensify jealousy, desperation, and blame, and why Jacob’s words still land like a hammer: “Am I in the place of God?” That moment becomes a mirror for modern assisted reproductive technology. If God superintends conception, what does that mean for in vitro fertilization, embryo creation, embryo selection, surrogacy, and the quiet normalizing of freezing human lives in cryopreservation? From there, we lay out a clear Christian ethics of IVF rooted in the image of God and the sanctity of life from conception. We argue that embryos, including embryos in a Petri dish, are neighbors with intrinsic value, not property or leftovers of a process. We also move into practical, concrete next steps: defending embryonic life against unjust violence, pushing for equal protection legislation, and considering embryo adoption, including snowflake adoption, for families who have frozen embryos. If this challenges you, that’s the point. Listen, pray, share this with a friend, and subscribe, leave a review, and pass it along to someone who needs a grounded, biblical perspective on IVF and embryo adoption. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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  • September 2 · 18 min

    DWDP-Gen 14: 19-24 Abram Gave Him a Tenth of All..

    Send us Fan Mail Abram comes home from battle with every reason to take the credit and take the money, and then he does something that still confronts us today: he gives a tenth to Melchizedek and refuses to let the king of Sodom claim, “I made Abram rich.” That single scene in Genesis 14:19-24 opens a bigger conversation about tithing, generosity, and Christian stewardship that is less about math and more about who you believe owns heaven and earth. We walk through why Abram’s tithe happens before the law of Moses, why that matters for the “tithing is Old Testament” debate, and how gratitude changes the way we hold what we have. Along the way, we connect giving to the heart of the gospel through John 3:16, because God’s love is expressed through giving, not taking. We also sit with Jesus’ command in Luke 6:38 and the hard-to-believe promise that you cannot outgive God. Then we get practical. We break down the growth pattern that turns generosity into a stable part of discipleship: duty, discipline, desire, and delight. We talk about starting with ten percent, learning to give cheerfully, and asking honest questions about what our spending reveals. The closing challenge is simple and sharp: are you just tipping God? Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review if it helps you rethink giving under grace. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 29 · 19 min

    MTM- What's the Problem with IVF?

    Send us Fan Mail IVF is sold as a miracle, but the fine print often lives in a lab, not a brochure. We sit down with Dr. Robert Jackson, physician and storyteller, as he opens his “rusty, dusty scrapbook” and recounts a tense exam-room moment with a couple who wants a referral for in vitro fertilization. The question isn’t only “Can we get pregnant?” It’s also “What will IVF ask us to accept, fund, and live with afterward?” We break down what assisted reproductive technology looks like in real life: weeks of hormones, egg retrieval, fertilization (including ICSI), embryo culture, grading, and the routine creation of multiple embryos for every hoped-for live birth. We talk about the moral and ethical issues many listeners never hear explained clearly, including embryo discard, indefinite embryo freezing, donation to destructive research, and the practice clinics call “selective reduction.” We also examine genetic testing, the problem of false positives in some screening, and how fear can steer parents toward irreversible choices. Then we zoom out to the bigger questions: What are the health risks linked with IVF pregnancies, what legal gaps leave embryos unprotected, and what happens when a freezer fails or when sex selection becomes part of the process? If you’ve wrestled with infertility, supported a friend through it, or wondered how Christians should think about IVF ethics, this conversation gives you language, facts, and a framework for honest reflection. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your thoughts: where do you draw the line? Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 26 · 14 min

    DWDP- Gen 14: 10-20 Melchizedek Greets Abram

    Send us Fan Mail A mysterious priest-king steps onto the page of Genesis for a moment and somehow ends up shaping how we understand Jesus for the rest of the Bible. We open Genesis 14:17-20 and meet Melchizedek, King of Salem and priest of God Most High, as he brings bread and wine, blesses Abram, and receives a tenth. If you’ve ever wondered why this brief scene carries so much weight, we walk through the details that make it unforgettable. We explore what Melchizedek’s name and title reveal: King of Righteousness and King of Peace, words that echo the identity and work of Jesus Christ. We also slow down over the blessing that calls God “Most High” and “possessor of heaven and earth,” a direct challenge to the many pagan powers of Canaan and a reminder that the Creator rules over every nation and every ruler. Along the way, we connect that truth to the story of Nebuchadnezzar and the sobering lesson that God knows how to humble pride until we finally acknowledge who he is. Then we tackle the big question Christians still debate: is Melchizedek a type of Christ or a theophany, an Old Testament appearance of the Lord Jesus? Psalm 110 and Hebrews 5–7 frame Jesus as our permanent, living High Priest “according to the order of Melchizedek,” and Hebrews 7:3 gives a description that pushes us to think carefully. We end with a practical challenge: study the Word for yourself, stay united on the essentials, give liberty on the non-essentials, and practice charity in all things. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us where you land on Melchizedek: type or theophany? Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 22 · 26 min

    MTM- Nordone versus Norman : The Nitty Gritty

    Send us Fan Mail A Senate primary can feel like a popularity contest, until you start asking the only question that matters: what has a candidate actually done when the cameras are off? Dr. Robert Jackson is joined by his daughter and co-host Hannah Miller for a direct, values-first look at the South Carolina primary featuring Darlene Graham Nordone and Ralph Norman, with a special focus on voting records, pro-life policy, and fiscal conservative priorities. We talk through why endorsements, headlines, and “business leader” branding do not equal proof. With Nordone, we wrestle with the reality of evaluating a candidate without a public legislative record, and we dig into what her network of support might signal about how she would govern in Washington, DC. We also lay out why we believe staffer-driven politics and an unelected bureaucracy can keep the same machine running even when the face on the ballot changes. Then we shift to Ralph Norman’s documented record: conservative index scores, a 100% pro-life voting history, and repeated fights over spending, green energy subsidies, election integrity, medical freedom, and transparency in government. We also tackle the “do-nothing” label head-on and make the case that constitutional, framer-intended obstruction can be a feature, not a flaw, when limited government is the goal. Early voting runs August 19th through the 21st, and the primary is Tuesday, August 25th. If you care about how your senator will vote, not just what they will say, listen, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more South Carolinians can join the conversation. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 19 · 22 min

    DWDP - Gen 14: 1-16 The War of the Kings

    Send us Fan Mail Five kings sweep in, cities fall, and Lot is carried off like collateral damage. When we open Genesis 14, the story moves fast, but the questions underneath it are the ones we all live with: what do you do when evil feels organized, when the odds look stupidly unfair, and when someone you love gets caught in the mess? We walk line by line through the war of the kings, the rebellion over tribute, and the hard details that make the text feel real, including the valley of Siddim and its tar pits. Along the way, we talk about the strange tribal names, why some Bible scholars connect them to the Nephilim and “giants,” and how Scripture frames both human violence and spiritual corruption without turning the passage into fantasy or fear bait. Then everything narrows to one decision: Abram hears Lot is taken, gathers 318 trained men, and moves. The lesson is bigger than tactics. I call it the “God factor” the reality that God can flip outcomes that look impossible, just like Gideon’s victory. To make it concrete, I share a personal story from medical school when a creation vs evolution debate had a price tag we could not cover, and God provided anyway. If you need a push to trust God with your own circumstances, start here. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find these Bible devotions and gospel-centered encouragement. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 15 · 25 min

    MTM- Dr. Jackson and Hannah discuss (Pig Tales And Bible Truths)

    Send us Fan Mail A pair of eaten pants turns into a spiritual gut check. Dr. Robert Jackson sits down with his daughter, Hannah Miller, to introduce his newest book, The Family Doctor Speaks, Pig Tails, and Bible Truths, a collection of short pig farm stories that lead straight into clear Bible teaching. It starts light and funny, then quickly becomes personal: when you’re around something long enough, you can stop noticing the stink. We dig into the first chapter, “Accustomed to Sin,” and talk about how easily Christians can get used to darkness in our homes, our screens, and our conversations. Dad shares a story about a pastor who refuses to “get accustomed to the dark,” plus a vivid memory from early medical exposure that shows how quickly the human mind adapts. The practical takeaway is simple and searchable for everyday Christian living: ask, “Can I look at this with Jesus? Can I read this with Jesus? Can I talk about this with Jesus?” If not, we should treat it like pig poop and back away before it stains us for years. The conversation also turns toward legacy. We explain why we write books and record teachings now, so children and grandchildren can know our testimony later. We touch on Dad’s other books on pro-life truth, evangelism, hunting stories with biblical lessons, and a family biography, plus future plans to address modern bioethics issues like organ transplant, medical assistance in dying, and IVF. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a wake-up call, and leave a review so more listeners can find More Than Medicine. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 12 · 16 min

    DWDP - Gen 13: 14-18 God Speaks in the Quiet Place

    Send us Fan Mail God doesn’t just speak through big moments. Sometimes He waits for the room to get quiet after the argument, after the tension, after the pride finally loosens its grip. We open Genesis 13:14–18 and sit with a striking detail: the Lord speaks to Abram after Lot separates from him. That timing becomes the thread we pull through the whole devotional, because most of us want clarity from God while we’re still emotionally tangled up. We talk honestly about what blocks meaningful worship, why Jesus calls us to reconcile before we bring our gift, and how broken relationships can turn our singing into performance. I share a personal moment from leading worship while carrying unresolved conflict, and what changed when I finally made things right. If you’ve been asking how to hear God’s voice, this is a practical place to start: peace, repentance, forgiveness, and a return to the quiet place. Then we zoom out to the “forever” promise in Genesis and what it means for biblical prophecy, Israel, and the church. I explain why I believe prophecy is meant to shape character more than satisfy curiosity, using 1 John 3 and the bride of Christ picture in Ephesians 5 to call us toward purity and readiness. We also explore Abraham’s land promise, faith that looks beyond a lifetime, and why Christ is the true Seed who brings the promise to its full fulfilment. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 8 · 27 min

    MTM - Interview with Laura Scharr..New Developments in Election Integrity

    Send us Fan Mail If you’ve ever wondered why election trust feels like it’s evaporating, this conversation gets specific fast. Dr. Jackson sits down with Laura Scharr of South Carolina Safe Elections to unpack election integrity concerns that range from voter registration roll accuracy to the security of election databases, electronic poll books, and machine tabulation. We talk through claims of non-citizens appearing on voter rolls, what that could mean for eligibility controls, and why transparency is the missing ingredient that keeps suspicion alive. We also dig into the policy battles shaping the next steps in election reform: executive orders calling for documentary proof of US citizenship to register, photo voter ID to vote, tighter procedures around mail-in ballots, and stronger voting system certification standards. Laura explains why the SAVE America Act is a flashpoint and why she wants a roll call vote that puts every senator on record. If you care about clean elections, secure elections, and voter eligibility rules, you’ll hear the arguments and the pressure points in plain language. Then we move from headlines to mechanics: what “tabulators” actually read, why barcode-based ballots raise concerns for some voters, and how redundant safeguards can improve confidence even before bigger reforms happen. Laura lays out a “bank teller approach” to elections: paper backups, independent verification, and robust hand-count audits that serve as a check on machines rather than blind faith in them. If this matters to you, subscribe, share this with a friend who argues about election security, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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    August 5 · 17 min

    DWDP - Gen 13: 5-17 Lot's Sad Choice

    Send us Fan Mail One choice can change the direction of a whole family, and Genesis 13 shows it in painfully clear detail. We watch Abram and Lot hit a pressure point: their herds grow, the land feels limited, and the conflict starts to spread. What happens next isn’t just a story about ancient tent life, it’s a mirror for modern Christian living, leadership under stress, and the daily decisions that shape our witness. We talk through a principle that hits close to home: righteousness spills over. When Christ is alive in us, the blessing doesn’t stop with us, it touches our kids, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and church. But the overflow works both ways. Sin and compromise don’t stay private for long, and the people closest to us often pay the first price. From Joseph’s influence in Potiphar’s household to Abram’s mixed track record, we tease out how integrity and failure ripple outward. Then we slow down at the crossroads moment: Abram offers Lot the first pick, and Lot chooses what looks best. The Jordan Valley seems like Eden, yet it pulls him toward Sodom. We connect “pitching your tent toward Sodom” to the modern temptation to stay close enough to the world to enjoy its advantages while trying to keep a clean testimony. That tension leads to a practical question: if your light is getting swallowed by the darkness around you, do you need to step back and rebuild strength? We close with a path forward for anyone who feels compromised: confess to God, make it right with people, and protect your witness with real boundaries. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review so more listeners can find these Genesis devotions. Support the show https://www.jacksonfamilyministry.com https://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

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