Best CSAC Podcasts (2025)

On today's episode of The Luke Thomas Live Chat, we'll examine Topuria vs. Tsarukyan, the UFC in 2026, what to do with the women's side of the sport and more. USE CODE LT10 for 10% ADDITIONAL SAVINGS ON TOP OF 25% SITEWIDE SAVINGS RIGHT NOW AT TOOLETRIES.COM

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UFC Qatar Results: Topuria-Tsarukyan Must Be Next 51:06

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At UFC Qatar, Arman Tsarukyan didn’t merely batter and submit Dan Hooker in the main event, he showed a vastly improved depth and well-roundness of skill. It was so impressive, in fact, that I just don’t see how any fight can be next for UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria other than Tsarukyan. In my UFC Qatar post-fight show, I discuss Tsarukyan…

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Live Chat: Let's Talk About Craig Jones 2:15:50

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Today on the podcast, we'll discuss what went wrong for Jack Della Maddalena against Islam Makhachev, the role of Craig Jones plus much more. This is episode 279 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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God offers rest in his Son (Hebrews 4:1-13) David Huynh 43:45

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God’s promised rest remains open to those who respond in faith and obedience

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UFC 322 Post-Fight Show: Islam Makes It Look Easy 1:16:52

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At UFC 322, Islam Makhachev easily surpassed Jack Della Maddalena to become the new UFC welterweight champion. Did he surpass Khabib Nurmagomedov in the process? We discuss that and more on this post-fight show. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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#3 Managing Your Student Loans to Avoid Lifelong Burden with Ángel Rentería 26:39

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In this episode, Ángel Rentería from the Student Debt Crisis Center shares practical strategies for managing student debt before it spirals into a financial crisis. Drawing from his own experience as a borrower and his work in advocacy, Ángel explores how equitable policies and informed choices can protect students and families from the long-term i…

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Persisting in Faith (Hebrews 3:7-19) Robert Reside 20:55

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Faith is a journey that requires persistence to eternity.

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God’s Son is greater than Moses (Hebrews 3:1-6) David Huynh 28:25

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Jesus is greater than Moses, as a Son is greater than a servant.

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Live Chat: The Latest on UFC's Betting Scandal 2:25:50

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Today on the live chat, we go over the latest in terms of what we know about the UFC's betting scandal plus we look ahead to UFC 322 and much more. USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.com SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: Fighters Quit All The Time. Stop Scandalizing It. 2:17:19

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Today on the live chat, we discuss why the Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane rematch might be really good despite all of the present controversy. We also get into why fighters quitting is not the black mark some imagine it to be. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/ USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.com/…

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God sent Jesus to share in our humanity (Hebrews 2:5-18) David Huynh 29:04

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Jesus had to become human to save us and become a merciful and faithful high priest who helps His people.

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God expects us to listen to his Son (Hebrews 2:1-4) David Huynh 33:49

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Since God’s message through angels was binding, how much more God’s salvation in Jesus.

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#2 Making College Possible: FAFSA, the California Dream Act & Financial Aid with Israel Flores Beltran (CSAC) 30:36

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In this episode, we’re joined by Israel Flores Beltran, Strategic Outreach Coordinator at the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC). A proud CSU Sacramento graduate and former undocumented student, Israel brings a powerful personal perspective to his work helping students and families navigate the path to higher education. We talk about the FAFS…

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UFC 321 Post-Fight Show: Heavyweight's Problems Got Worse 1:08:01

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At UFC 321, Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane ended in a draw. For an event that was supposed to be about heavyweight turning the page, the division ended up just as stuck as before. USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.com SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: UFC 321 Preview, Responding to Controversy 2:51:55

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On today's episode, we preview UFC 321 plus I respond to some of the most insane controversy I got roped into this week. This is episode 275 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/ USE CODE LT20 for 20% OFF SITEWIDE AT TOOLETRIES.com

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Live Chat: CSAC Supports TKO Ali Act Bill 2:27:57

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On today's podcast, we explore why the California commission unanimously supported TKO's Ali Act bill, whether Merab's 2025 is the best year any MMA fighter has ever had, what Holloway-Oliveira 2 might look like. This is episode 274 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. USE CODE LT20 for 20% SITEWIDE at TOOLETRIES.com. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lth…

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God's Son is superior to angels (Hebrews 1:5-14) David Huynh 33:44

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The OT proves that Jesus is superior to angels, for the Son was appointed to rule but angels were created to serve.

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Live Chat: Is Pereira vs. Jones Competitive Now? 2:45:02

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Today on the live chat, we discuss whether Alex Pereira is a tough fight for Jon Jones now. We also get into whether Merab Dvalishvili is already Fighter of the Year, the Bad Bunny Super Bowl controversy and more. This is episode 273 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/…

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UFC 320 Post-Fight Show 1:17:16

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Alex Pereira is the UFC light heavyweight champion again. His win over Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 was the shortest and easiest of Pereira’s entire MMA career, marking yet another incredible achievement in a career full of them. Additionally, Merab Dvalishvili’s claim on being the best bantamweight in MMA history is becoming undeniable after a near…

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Live Chat: UFC 320 Preview, Bill Burr and the Riyadh Comedy Festival 2:40:22

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Today on the podcast, we look ahead to UFC 320 as well as the PFL's Nurmagomedov-Hughes 2 main event. We'll also delve into the controversy from the Riyadh Comedy Festival and Bill Burr plus more. This is episode 272 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO MY SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/…

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Psalms- A Guide to Engaging with God (Psalms 23 & 13) Robert Reside 21:54

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The Psalm provide a template to engage with God. In our engagement we affirm who God is and remind ourselves of his continuing faithfulness.

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Should the Sinner Respond to God? (Psalm 51) Stu White 34:11

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David exemplifies the right response to sin: a plea for mercy based on God’s compassion; a conviction God’s verdict is right; a desire to be restored and sustained; a contrition that is the bedrock to righteousness and acceptable sacrifice.

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Live Chat: Tank-Paul Presser, UFC White House, Political Violence 2:18:41

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On this week's live chat, we discuss the lameness of the Jake Paul vs. Gervonta Davis press conferences, the logistical challenges of UFC White House, the valence of political violence and much more. This is episode 271 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/ USE CODE LT20 for 20% everything site wide a…

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#1 Family First: A Principal’s Guide to Stronger School Connection with Dr. Bilma Bermudez 14:09

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Welcome to Empower ED: A PIQE Podcast — where we explore the issues that matter most to families, schools, and communities. In our very first episode, we’re joined by Dr. Bilma Bermudez, proud principal of Topaz Elementary School in Fullerton, CA. With over 21 years of experience in education, Dr. Bermudez shares her insights on how schools and fam…

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Live Chat: Crawford's Future, Kimmel's Suspenion, Fighting Nerds Limits 1:54:29

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On this week's episode, we consider Terence Crawford's future, the FCC-forced suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, whether the Fighting Nerds can level up and more. This is episode 270 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Canelo-Crawford Post-Fight Show: Bud Is a Genius 52:37

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Terence Crawford made boxing history last night in becoming undisputed in a third weight class by beating Canelo Alvarez in the Netflix-broadcast main event. Luke Thomas reacts and contextualizes all of the storylines. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: Canelo-Crawford, Noche UFC and Charlie Kirk's Death 2:01:06

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Today on the podcast, we look ahead to Terence Crawford's challenges against Canelo Alvarez, Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva in the Noche UFC main event plus more reaction to the killing of Charlie Kirk. This is episode 269 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/…

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Live Chat: Ilia-Islam = Canelo-Crawford? 2:14:04

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Today on the podcast, we'll examine whether Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev is the MMA equivalent of Canelo vs. Crawford and much more. This is episode 268 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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The patience of the Lord (Isaiah 39) David Huynh 31:59

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The Babylonian exile is prophesied because of Hezekiah’s pride. The humility of Jesus draws people to himself.

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The extravagance of the Lord (Isaiah 38) David Huynh 33:26

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God’s answer to Hezekiel’s prayer is more than he asks (cf. Eph 3:20ff).

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Live Chat: The Raja Jackson Situation 2:32:52

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Today on the live chat, we discuss the Raja Jackson situation plus Rampage's reaction to it, Caio Borralho's weight cutting choices, the capacity of the Paramount-UFC deal to improve fighter pay and more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: Tank-Jake Paul, Khamzat Defenders 2:45:10

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On today's podcast, we break down the matchup between Gervonta Davis vs. Jake Paul, talk the criticism of Khamzat Chimaev's performance at UFC 319 and much more. This is episode 266 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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A faith and a hope (Isaiah 37) Robert Reside 30:02

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Hezekiah's faith in God is vindicated. Jerusalem is saved. The bully is defeated. We too can trust God.

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Hezekiah and the Assyrians Threat (Isaiah 36) Robert Reside 24:55

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Hezekiah is faced with a history defining moment. Should he give in to the Assyrian bully or should he trust God to intervene and save his people.

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The Banquet of the Lord (Isaiah 25-27) David Huynh 34:52

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God is praised for his faithfulness in judging and saving, which is ultimately fulfilled on the cross of Christ.

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UFC 319 Post-Fight Show: Khamzt Controls, DDP Stuck in First Gear 1:23:50

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At UFC 319, Khamzat Chimaev controlled Dricus du Plessis en route to an easy unanimous decision win, but the bout wasn't exactly a showcase of middleweight's renewed might or Chimaev's boogeyman status. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat Preview, DC Under Assault 1:49:24

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Today on the podcast, we go into more previewing for Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev plus I defend the nation's capital from the insanely stupid attacks you're hearing. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: DDP-Khamzat = Hendo-Rua? 2:19:55

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In this episode, we discuss whether Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev could be like Dan Henderson vs. Shogun Rua or not. That plus so much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Live Chat: Who Cares About Conor McGregor Anymore? 2:10:07

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On today's episode, we discuss Conor McGregor's ballooning lack of likability and irrelevance, Ilia Topuria's appearance on the Nelk Boys podcast and more. This is episode 263 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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The Judgment of the Lord (Isaiah 24) David Huynh 32:29

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God’s righteous judgment on the whole earth is going to affect everyone. It’s going to be devasting. It will come a point in time when it’s too late to call out to God. So, now’s the time of salvation.

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The Peace of the Lord (Isaiah 19) David Huynh 34:01

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God’s judgment on Egypt will be extensive, but there will come a day when even the Egyptians will be sent a Saviour so that they can be God’s people along with Judah. This is a prophecy that looks forward to the fulfilment of the Abrahamic covenant through Jesus who draws all nations to himself.

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The City of the Lord (Isaiah 13-14) David Huynh 33:22

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Isaiah prophesies Babylon’s destruction, as representative of all cities/nations that oppose God and his kingdom. Only the kingdom that Jesus establishes will endure forever.

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Live Chat: Will Dustin Poirier Go in the UFC Hall of Fame? 2:20:25

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Today on the program, we'll examine the case for Dustin Poirier making it into the UFC Hall of Fame, why I think the third fight with Max Holloway could be the most competitive, if Max can earn a rematch with Ilia Topuria at lightweight and much more. This is episode 262 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.…

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Live Chat: Ben Askren, How Many Fights Does Topuria Have Left? 2:15:31

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Today on the program, we discuss Ben Askren's recovery, how many fights Ilia Topuria has left and why I never want to talk about you know who ever again. This is episode 261 of The Luke Thomas Live Chat.

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Live Chat: Topuria-Islam Possibilities, KKF Triggers Everyone 2:14:20

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On this week's episode of the live chat, we discuss the fallout from UFC 317, what all the possibilities are next for Ilia Topuria, why Kai Kara- France triggers everyone and much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSCRIBE: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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Do you like talking about death? (1 Samuel 31) David Huynh 31:27

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Saul’s death was good news to God’s enemies, while Jesus’ death is good news to those who believe in him

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Will David return to God? (1 Samuel 30) David Huynh 34:43

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After David returns to God, he responds with outrageous generosity. When Jesus returned to God, he distributed his grace to his church (Eph 4:1ff).

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Live Chat: UFC 317, Media Business, Aspinall's Options 2:19:39

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This episode of the the live chat was recorded before UFC 317, so we discuss that, the decline of the media business, Tom Aspinall's options and so much more. SUBSCRIBE to my SUBSTACK: https://lthomas.substack.com/

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UFC 317 RESULTS: Ilia Topuria Is the Face of MMA 1:26:17

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After UFC 317, there's simply no denying Ilia Topuria is going to be the biggest star in the sport and maybe the top pound-for-pound fighter in the sport. He has secured the best three-fight win streak in the history of the sport and did so in emphatic fashion. In this UFC 317 post-fight show, we discuss the significance of Topuria's win, Alexandre…