Best Michael J Sutton Podcasts (2026)

America invades Venezuela for the oil, and now as a distraction from the Epstein Files scandal. Is this it? Is this the 250-year American legacy? War, genocide, and evil? What happened to freedom, and does it even exist outside of the bubble of American ideological politics and state priorities?

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The good news is that Jesus rescues us from others 5:39

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Jesus rescues us from others, from their expectations, traditions, rituals, and priorities so we can see ourselves without all the background noise.

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The good news is that Jesus brings freedom from culture 6:01

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The good news of Jesus is a rescue operation. Find out what Jesus actually told Paul on the road to Damascus, when he was on his way to destroy those Jewish people who had decided to follow whom they believed was the risen Messiah.

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Benjamin J. Kuipers: On Space and Time and GOFAI - 78th Conversation 1:13:17

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Ben Kuipers, emeritus professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan (🔗, 🔗, 🔗), joins Michael and Dave in a nerdly yet accessible conversation on topics ranging from Good Old-Fashioned AI, to how we understand space and time, to ethics and trust in society, to teaching Dave how to LISP properly in the 1970s. …

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The Lessons of the Resurrection 6:06

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This is a sample podcast from 'Jesus for Busy People,' brought to you by Freedom Matters Today. Jesus for Busy People, No Agenda, No Politics, Just Jesus.By Michael J. Sutton

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The Ligaments of the Resurrection 5:39

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This is a sample podcast from 'Jesus for Busy People,' brought to you by Freedom Matters Today. Jesus for Busy People, No Agenda, No Politics, Just Jesus.By Michael J. Sutton

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The Lord of the Resurrection 5:29

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This is a sample podcast from 'Jesus for Busy People,' brought to you by Freedom Matters Today. Jesus for Busy People, No Agenda, No Politics, Just Jesus.By Michael J. Sutton

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The Letdown of the Resurrection 5:55

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This is a sample podcast from 'Jesus for Busy People,' brought to you by Freedom Matters Today. Jesus for Busy People, No Agenda, No Politics, Just Jesus.By Michael J. Sutton

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The Liberty of the Resurrection 6:18

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This is a sample podcast from 'Jesus for Busy People,' brought to you by Freedom Matters Today. Jesus for Busy People, No Agenda, No Politics, Just Jesus.By Michael J. Sutton

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The Life of the Resurrection 5:33

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This is a sample podcast from 'Jesus for Busy People,' brought to you by Freedom Matters Today. Jesus for Busy People, No Agenda, No Politics, Just Jesus.By Michael J. Sutton

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The Light of the Resurrection 6:15

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This is a sample podcast for 'Jesus for Busy People,' a new subscription-based podcast brought to you by Freedom Matters Today. Jesus for Busy People. No Agenda, No Politics, Just Jesus.By Michael J. Sutton

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Opportunities of the Internet for the good news of Jesus 8:23

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Part 1: The internet is like a new Pax Romana, and for reason, Christians have not really understood its potential or have used it to its fullest. I am not sure how long the internet will remain open, and I am not of the opinion that it is inevitable, and eternal, as it is certainly the case that governments can restrict, censor and block the inter…

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Challenges of the Internet for the good news of Jesus 8:23

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Part 1: In a way, the internet has changed nothing. People often lose interest in something and something new comes along. In the past, there have always been fake experts, snake-oil salesmen, or in ancient times, false prophets. Cancel culture is also not new, as politics has often condemned those outside the narrative. In the past, the unapproved…

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Efficiency, Resilience, & Robustness With Moshe Vardi - 77th Conversation 1:04:50

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Moshe Vardi (🔗, 🔗, 🔗), the Karen Ostrum George Distinguished Service Professor in Computational Engineering at Rice University, and a multi-award-winning force in theoretical computer science, joins Michael and Dave in a wide-ranging conversation about robustness and resilience in computer science, engineering, and society at large. Moshe's talk "L…

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Why Jesus Matters Everyday 11:02

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Part 1: Churches have lost authenticity, authority, and relevance in a rapidly changing capitalism system. That is, essentially, the problem. Western capitalism is now bearing fruit. It is a bumper crop. We have had several generations that have produced crops of consumerism, materialism, and narcissism in the past, but nothing like today. The bran…

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Introduction to Jesus for Busy People 10:57

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Part 1: My name is Michael J. Sutton, and I am the founder of Freedom Matters Today, looking at freedom from a Christian perspective. My background was in academic research, and then theological study and pastoral work. When the pandemic struck, I joined the freedom movement, opposing lockdowns, mandates and vaccine passports. Part 2: Imagine havin…

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Our lives are in God's Hands, Not Our Own 8:05

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Part 1: Starting soon, Freedom Matters Today will begin our new private podcast, titled, Jesus for Busy People,’ a five-minute private podcast reflection on the person, the power, and the presence of Jesus. It will be available for a small fee, either paid monthly or yearly. If you are a current subscriber, you will receive an email in early August…

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True freedom comes from Jesus 7:53

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Part 1: My motivation in starting Freedom Matters Today was, to proclaim, declare, and promote Christian freedom, in an age and society that opposed this freedom. Christianity without freedom, is spiritual tyranny. Part 2: This absolutism of the culture war is not Christianity, and none of it comes from the Bible, but it is a product of the latest …

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Origins of Jesus for Busy People 6:15

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Part 1: I was challenged by Covid Hysteria, and I decided to focus my attention on defending the heart of the good news of Christianity, which is freedom. Part 2: This is the heart of Western Christianity. It has become a monied faith, a financial faith, a materialist faith. Part 3: The good news of God is that the Father sent the Son, Jesus into t…

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Computing Then And Now with Joy Lisi Rankin - 76th Conversation 58:15

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Dr. Joy Lisi Rankin (🔗, 🔗, 🔗, 🔗), an author, historian, and academic, joins Michael and Dave in a fast conversation about the history of computing and its systemic biases from the '60s to the techbros of today, and much more. [Cover based on an image used by permission of Joy Rankin] Note: This conversation was recorded in April 2024 but is only be…

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Blessed are the Peacemakers 16:21

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Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God. Will you stand for peace or stand for war?By Michael J. Sutton

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Sandcastles on the beach 25:47

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True freedom has to do with a person's relationship with God and a person's relationship with othersBy Michael J. Sutton

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Does God support the proud? 29:43

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Does God support the proud? In many ways the Christian faith is the enemy of nationalism because in Christ we see a common identity and common humanity and this is the last thing governments want.By Michael J. Sutton

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Are you free? 19:51

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What is the nature of American imperialism? What is God's attitude to our political system? Can a Christian support imperialism and war?By Michael J. Sutton

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What is eternity? 20:14

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We are eternal beings, made in the image of God, and we are accountable and moral beings, one day to stand before God and account for our lives.By Michael J. Sutton

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Collecting Cognition with Steve Sloman - 75th Conversation 48:53

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Cognitive scientist and psychologist Professor Steve Sloman of Brown University (🔗, 🔗, 🔗) joins Michael and Dave in a fun romp through connectionism, collective cognition, the illusion of understanding, and much more. Also, Dave illustrates his illusion of understanding of a bicycle in a true back of the envelope sketch -- [Episode cover based on i…

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Is the Future, Paradise, Perdition or Purgatory? 25:29

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Behind imperialism is not God, but Diabolos, and his false promises. Greed, the heart of capitalism, is incompatible with a life following Jesus, but Western Christianity has confused the two so that without prosperity, there will be no Christianity.By Michael J. Sutton

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Does Jesus like killing people? 36:04

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Does Jesus like killing people? Many soldiers over the centuries have struggled with balancing their duty and their personal faith, but many civilians today want to kill their enemies, which suggest that something is wrong with the way Christianity is evolving. We are entering the end of free, personal faith, and the return of nationalist, cultural…

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Why does America support Israel? 20:10

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Why does America support Israel? America supports Israel because of oil in the Middle East, as well as geopolitical strategic policies. Israel was created because of the Holocaust, and despite its many problems, remains responsible for the future of the Palestinian people.By Michael J. Sutton

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Is Israel an Apartheid State? 37:37

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Israel has three options going into the future. first eternal war under American colonial guidance, second, the two-state solution, and third, a new nation-state where all are welcome under the law.By Michael J. Sutton

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Have Christians compromised their faith over Israel? 44:19

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Capitalism has profoundly changed the moral codes of Christians so that what the New Testament saw as a set of sins, is now embraced as virtues. Church is essential to minimize the damage Christians can inflict on the social and economic order. Christianity, as a ritual not a life means that the social and political order transforms the moral chara…

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Why is there war in the Middle East? 42:30

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War in the Middle East is about oil, payback, and selfishness, and the answer to war is Jesus, a humanity made in the image of God, and an appeal to commonsense.By Michael J. Sutton

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How many must die for peace? 14:58

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How many must die for peace in Israel's war in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran? Why do Christians ignore the suffering of the innocent in these conflicts? Can true Christians be so blind to the suffering of others? What is spiritual adultery and are Christians today guilty of it?By Michael J. Sutton

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Who is responsible for Israel's war? 27:13

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We are all responsible for this mess, morally and spiritually. The failure for Israel to find peace is the failure of the worldBy Michael J. Sutton

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What is the truth about the Iran-Israel War? 23:58

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What is the truth about the Iran Israel War? The fruit of the Spirit includes love, and today, with the Iran-Israel war, you see only hate and cheering by many churches who have lost their way, lost their love, and lost their Lord.By Michael J. Sutton

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Should Christians Stand with Ukraine? 8:43

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The West's war against Russia is another crusade against the East where faith and flag have been mixed together. More lies have been promoted about Russia in these two years than the entire history of the Cold War.By Michael J. Sutton

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Will Trump Save America? 12:37

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Will Trump Save America? The future of America is and will be one where the state views its own citizens as the enemy. Christians ought to look to Jesus, not the President for help in their time of trouble.By Michael J. Sutton

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Does America have a secret empire? 12:16

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The British and other European empires were very open about imperialism, but the American empire is a secret empire because it is widely denied. Across Europe, America prepares to topple Russia, and across the Asia Pacific, America prepares to take out China. Christians are on board because they believe God is on America's side.…

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A Bad Peace Is Better Than a Good War 13:19

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We are not being told the truth about the West's war with Russia and the upcoming war with China. If Trump wins the 2024 election, he will be the face of America's new war against China. If Harris wins, she will preside over the current conflict with Russia. But a bad peace is better than a good war, and Jesus reminds us that Christians are called …

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World War 3: Will You Stand for Peace? 14:47

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Should Christians oppose war? Should we stand for peace? It is time to choose, whether we let nationalism consume us, or seek a more inclusive future for all those made in the image of God. Join the Rev. Dr. Michael J. Sutton as he begins a 9-episode series on a Christian response to war. Freedom Matters Today looks at freedom from a Christian pers…

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Does the Bible Make Sense? 24:24

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Jesus brought an end to the logic of revenge by absorbing in his body the sin of the world and satisfying divine justice.By Michael J. Sutton

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Do Christians and Jews Worship the Same God? 29:31

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Do Christians and Jews Worship the Same God? Given the support of many Christians for Zionism it might come as a surprise that Christians and Jews do not worship the same God. Christian Zionism is not Christian, and it is not Jewish, it is insulting to Jews because it seeks to hijack Jewish identity, and it is insulting to Christians because it tea…

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Jesus Christ loves the Palestinian People 30:58

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Unlike many Christian leaders today, Jesus Christ loves the Palestinian people. God did not come only Jewish people, but he came for the whole world, and his love is for all people. Jesus is a man of peace, love, and kindness. Many Christian leaders are fake Christians, they have no humility, they urge us to be sectarian, they hate the people of Ga…

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Why are Christian Zionists opposed to the gospel? 42:21

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Christian Zionists ignore the history of Israel and the history of the world to promote a fake history of Israel which promotes American foreign policy.By Michael J. Sutton

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Why are Christians apologists for genocide? 29:16

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Why are Christians apologists for genocide? For centuries Jewish people were persecuted by the same people who now claim to be friends of Israel. Israel will be betrayed by America one day.By Michael J. Sutton

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Was Abraham a real person? 31:11

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Most people do not believe that Abraham existed, but if he did not, all claims about the land promised are illegitimate. What qualities did Abraham have and how is he our model?By Michael J. Sutton

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Is Abraham the Father of the State of Israel? 44:21

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There are two ways of viewing God. One is the religion of the soil, and the other is the religion of revelation. In one, God is a local, tribal deity, stuck in place. In the other is a God who is everywhere, for everyone, and who is not trapped by geography. Which God do you worship?By Michael J. Sutton

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Can a good man go to war? 52:27

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A kidnapped relative by a foreign power. What to do? In this episode, discover how Abram, the Hebrew fought a decisive war to rescue his estranged nephew Lot. Find out about his alliances, the conflict, and the outcome. The world shakes when a good man goes to war.By Michael J. Sutton

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Was Abraham a man of peace? 31:58

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Was Abraham a man of peace? In his peace treaty and his purchase of the land for the burial of his wife, Abraham showed himself to be a man of peace. His life is a model for us today.By Michael J. Sutton