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In my years as a real estate agent — I’ve seen one single unifying theme that seems to rear its ugly head in almost every single transaction — Fear. Fear of the market — “Is now the right time to buy?” Fear of making a mistake — “What if there’s something wrong with the house I want to buy?” And, yes, even fear of Realtors themselves, “What if I pick someone that won’t protect me?” It paralyzes people from taking any sort of action. Rather than POTENTIALLY making some sort of error, they pre ...
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C.R. Wiley's Guide to the Coming A.I. Apocalypse
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57:14In this conversation, Michael Clary and C. R. Wiley delve into the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for society, particularly from a Christian perspective. They explore the definition of AI, its rapid advancements, and the potential threats it poses to human vocation, dominion, and the risk of idolatry. Wiley emphas…
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Jeff Durbin: I Never Thought I'd be a Pastor
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1:14:44In this conversation, Jeff shares his testimony of transformation from a life of addiction to a life dedicated to Christ. He recounts his early experiences with martial arts, his struggles with substance abuse, and the pivotal moments that led to his conversion. Jeff emphasizes the importance of discipleship and accountability in his journey, ultim…
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In this conversation, Joe Rigney discusses his book 'The Sin of Empathy,' exploring the complexities and dangers of empathy in modern society. He contrasts empathy with sympathy, examines the biblical perspective on these emotions, and critiques the emotional manipulation that can arise from excessive empathy. Rigney argues that compassion has been…
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Overcoming Trials in Ministry: A Conversation with Pastor Tom Ascol
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1:07:53In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, host Michael Clary is joined by Pastor Tom Ascol from Grace Baptist Church in Cape Coral, Florida. They discuss the challenges and transformations of Ascol’s nearly four-decade tenure at the church, the fight for doctrinal integrity within the Southern Baptist Convention, and the importance of maintainin…
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Raising Up Future Pastors and Leaders with David Schrock
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1:02:21In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, host Michael Clary is joined by David Schrock. They discuss the importance of investing in young men for leadership roles within the local church, practical steps for pastoral training, and the potential pitfalls and strategies for theological education. David Schrock, also a keynote speaker for the upco…
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How Christian Persecution is on the Rise
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1:04:18In this episode of the Plain Speech podcast, Alex Kocman discusses the broad definition of persecution in a Christian context. Alex, who serves as the Director of Communications and Engagement at ABWE and an Elder at Faith Bible Fellowship Church, explores how persecution can come in varying degrees and forms, not just overt physical violence but a…
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Eric Tuffendsam - Unveiling the Christian Music Industry
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1:00:10In this episode of the Plain Speech podcast, Eric Tuffendsam, an experienced musician and producer, discusses the complexities and issues within the Christian music industry. They delve into how market-driven motives compromise the spiritual aspect of worship music and how major secular record labels control a significant portion of the Christian m…
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Davis Younts - The Fight for Religious Freedom
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57:16Recorded the day after Donald Trump's reelection, Davis shares his insights as a Pennsylvania voter on the election results and evangelical voter turnout. As a former military JAG officer, Davis recounts his transition from cynicism to actively defending religious rights during COVID-19. He shares personal anecdotes, including his legal defense of …
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In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary interviews Michael Cassidy, a Navy reserve pilot, who shares the story of taking down a Satanic statue at the Iowa State Capitol. Cassidy discusses his Christian upbringing, military career, and the viral incident that led to his labeling as a 'domestic extremist.' He reflects on the person…
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Navigating the Political Landscape: A Christian Perspective on the 2024 Election[AI GENERATED] In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Pastor Michael Clary from Cincinnati offers his pastoral guidance on the 2024 election. Emphasizing the importance of hopeful Christianity, Clary shares his reasons for supporting Donald Trump over Kamala Harri…
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Practical Lessons for Pastors Who are Beginning to Discern the Times
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21:32This is a video essay from this article originally published at Sola Ecclesia In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary discusses cultural engagement in modern times from a pastoral perspective. Over the past decade, pastors have faced unprecedented moral and emotional challenges in their ministry environments. This episode discuss…
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Thoughts on the Credobaptist to Paedobaptist Pipeline
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17:12Understanding the Shift from Baptist to Presbyterian Traditions In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary explores the factors behind Baptists transitioning to Presbyterian churches. Drawing from a piece he wrote on his Substack, Clary discusses the theological and cultural influences that guide these shifts, emphasizing the role o…
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Jason Storms - How the Prolife Movement Lost its Way
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1:13:15In this episode of Plain Speech Podcast, host Michael Clary and Jason Storms of Operation Save America delve into the current state of anti-abortion activism in America. Jason shares his personal story of coming to faith in Christ and how his rise to lead Operation Save America. Michael and Jason also discuss the impact of the Dobbs decision, the u…
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Clerical Transgenderism: Women in Ministry and Feminism's Impact on the Church Originally published at the Center for Baptist Leadership This episode is a reading of my recent piece for the Center for Baptist Leadership, where I explore the recent controversy in women's Olympic boxing and what it reveals about egalitarianism and transgenderism. I a…
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Will Spencer - How I Left the Occult for Christianity
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1:06:05In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, host Michael Clary interviews Will Spencer, a Christian convert with a background in new age and occult practices. They discuss Will's experiences with demonic spirits, ayahuasca ceremonies, and his eventual conversion to Christianity. The interview explores the seductive practices of these spirits, the …
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Jamie Bambrick - “Why We Need Christian Media We Can Trust”
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1:13:31In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary interviews Jamie Bambrick, best known for his viral YouTube video 'He Saves Us.' They introduce a new project they are both working on, Clear Truth Media, which aims to be a credible evangelical resource, launching on July 1st. The discussion covers Jamie's ministry journey, his bold stance…
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In this video, I discuss the impending LGBTQ Pride Month and its impact on Christians. At the heart of this movement is a religious devotion to a religious cult. Therefore, Christians need to completely reject this sexual religion.
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The Toal State is Everywhere (Auron MacIntyre)
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1:01:15In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, Michael Clary interviews Auron MacIntyre, author of 'Total State,’ political commentator on YouTube and at the Blaze. They discuss the current political climate, the influence of progressive secular humanism in society, and the importance of conservative Christians understanding and engaging with societa…
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Women's Ordination Leads to LGBTQ+ Affirmation
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1:25:41In this episode, Jared Moore, a candidate for president of the Southern Baptist Convention, talks about his call to ministry and his current pastoral role in Crossville, Tennessee. Jared also delves into the challenges and aspirations of the Southern Baptist Convention, exploring themes of ministry methodologies, the impact of cultural trends on ch…
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“Explain what’s at stake in the SBC like I’m 5,” with William Wolfe
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1:12:22The Future Path of the Southern Baptist Convention: Leadership, Accountability, and Faithful Stewardship In this episode of the Plain Speech Podcast, we delve into the pivotal issues facing the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC). Topics include the importance of the Law Amendment, financial transparency, combating wokeness within the church, and the…
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How Colleges Make You Pay for What You Don't Get, with Dr. Ben Merkle
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51:31In this interview, I speak with Dr. Ben Merkle, who is the President of New Saint Andrews college in Moscow, ID.We talk all things related to students and parents picking a school in clown world 2024, including the right and wrong ways to think about sending our kids to college, whether or not college should be the default option, the value of trad…
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How to Stand Your Ground in the Chaos of Ministry
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1:09:16Highlights from this episode include avoiding emotional manipulation, canonizing personal preferences, the "narcissism" boogeyman, and weaponized feelings.Matt will be speaking at the upcoming King’s Domain conference, "Gendered Virtue: Men and Women Who Take Dominion,” April 18-20, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. Other speakers include Joe Rigney, Michael…
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Highlights from this episode include our discussion of awkward Christian sex manuals, woke movies, merchants of misery, why woke people are unhappy, bitterness traps, and the apologetics of joy.Michael will be speaking at the upcoming King’s Domain conference, "Gendered Virtue: Men and Women Who Take Dominion,” April 18-20, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. …
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How the Birth Control Pill Broke Everyone's Brains
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1:09:18In this episode, Shane Morris and I talk have a really interesting conversation about masculinity, femininity, anthropological heresies, and how the on-demand birth control broke everyone's brains.Shane will also be speaking at the upcoming King’s Domain conference, "Gendered Virtue: Men and Women Who Take Dominion,” April 18-20, 2024 in Cincinnati…
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How Leaders Can Survive Being Emotionally Sabotaged
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1:11:15In this episode, Dr. Joe Rigney and I have a fascinating conversation about a challenge of modern ministry leadership that is rarely discussed: emotional sabotage. We also talk about people pleasing, social stampedes, competitive victimhood, maternal vampires, and more.Joe will also be speaking at the upcoming King’s Domain conference, "Gendered Vi…
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Joyful Fatherhood and Grace Filled Households with Toby Sumpter
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1:11:39In this episode, Pastor Toby Sumpter and I talk about joyful fatherhood, raising sons and daughters, God’s grace for broken families, and more.Toby will be speaking at the upcoming King’s Domain conference, "Gendered Virtue: Men and Women Who Take Dominion,” April 18-20, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH. Other speakers include Michael Foster, Joe Rigney, Sha…
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The Drift and Decline of Christian Institutions, with Chase Davis
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1:01:48In this episode, Chase Davis and I talk about how the evangelical landscape has changed in the past few years and what we can do to prevent this in the future.We also discuss the perils of pastoral ministry that tempt him to suppress his convictions and turn him into a hireling.Follow Chase on X: https://twitter.com/jchasedavis Also mentioned in th…
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My story of repentance about my arrogant attitude towards the “country religion” of my grandfathers.By Michael Clary
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Why don’t men sing in church? It’s a simple problem with a simple solution. In this video, I give you 7 ways you can help men sing in church.Full show notes available on my YouTube channel: Youtube.com/@plainspeechpodcastBy Michael Clary
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An audio essay about the usefulness of stereotypes, even sexual stereotypes. We have to use stereotypes all the time to understand and live in the real world.This is adapted from my book, God’s Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality.By Michael Clary
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Contextualization: A Trojan Horse for Leftist Propaganda
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55:12This is my conference talk from the 2023 King’s Domain Conference: Clear Speech for a Confused Age.In this message, I share about my background in ministry and lessons learned about the need for plain spoken Christian truth in the modern world.This message was later adapted into an article and published at American Reformer.…
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Planting Churches with Spines (from County Before Country conference)
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50:18By Michael Clary
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Response to the Acts 29 video - “Walking with Jesus Amidst Our LGBTQIA+ Neighbors”
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11:39By Michael Clary
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Cornelius Willis, CMO of Clari, talks about the importance of RevOps and how AI-driven forecasting plays a role in revenue efficiency and growthBy DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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Cornelius Willis, CMO of Clari, talks about the importance of RevOps and how AI-driven forecasting plays a role in revenue efficiency and growthBy DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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Everything in B2B is becoming more measurable, including content that marketers leverage using real-time data, to see which assets are performing well and, increasingly, tying this measurement to specific segments of accounts. Welcome to the future of ABM. In this episode, Madison Logic CEO Tom O'Regan sits down with DMN's Chris Wood to discuss thi…
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Everything in B2B is becoming more measurable, including content that marketers leverage using real-time data, to see which assets are performing well and, increasingly, tying this measurement to specific segments of accounts. Welcome to the future of ABM. In this episode, Madison Logic CEO Tom O'Regan sits down with DMN's Chris Wood to discuss thi…
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What will customer experience look like ten years from now? Extensive research by Futurum, in partnership with SAS, might tell us. Daniel Newman discusses the results with DMN's Kim Davis.By DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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What will customer experience look like ten years from now? Extensive research by Futurum, in partnership with SAS, might tell us. Daniel Newman discusses the results with DMN's Kim Davis.By DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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One on One: Moti Cohen Discusses the Future of Content
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28:57Apester is a plug-and-play solution for interactive content, allowing creators to build and distribute engaging content over mobile formats. Its founder and CEO, Moti Cohen, sat down with DMN's Chris Wood to talk about Cohen's early successes and challenges as a young entrepreneur, and his lifelong interest in game theory, consumer behavior and int…
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One on One: Moti Cohen Discusses the Future of Content
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28:57Apester is a plug-and-play solution for interactive content, allowing creators to build and distribute engaging content over mobile formats. Its founder and CEO, Moti Cohen, sat down with DMN's Chris Wood to talk about Cohen's early successes and challenges as a young entrepreneur, and his lifelong interest in game theory, consumer behavior and int…
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One on One: Sara Spivey Discusses Customer Agnosticism
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19:48What's next after omnichannel? As CMO at Braze, Sara Spivey knows well the way marketers cover all the bases to reach customers anywhere and everywhere. Just don't lose sight of the customer, and most of all context. Data can give marketers insights about what a customer needs or is looking for. Unfortunately, the insight could be on-topic but acte…
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One on One: Sara Spivey Discusses Customer Agnosticism
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19:48What's next after omnichannel? As CMO at Braze, Sara Spivey knows well the way marketers cover all the bases to reach customers anywhere and everywhere. Just don't lose sight of the customer, and most of all context. Data can give marketers insights about what a customer needs or is looking for. Unfortunately, the insight could be on-topic but acte…
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How to cope with a RevOps journey in the midst of a major mergerBy DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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How to cope with a RevOps journey in the midst of a major mergerBy DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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Hilary Headlee of Zoom shares her perspective on the importance of alignmentBy DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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Hilary Headlee of Zoom shares her perspective on the importance of alignmentBy DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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From the beginning, Okta opted for an aligned revenue engine, even if they didn't call it RevOps back thenBy DMN (Direct Marketing News)
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