The Rebellion

Ep567 Woke Claims of “Religion Has No Place In Government" Are, Well, Just Stupid

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode tackles the erroneous claim that religion is not “allowed” in government by the constitution. These are just ignorant claims to ...

Ep566 Christian Nationalism - What Is It? Here We Go Again

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why does the left continue to rail against Christian Nationalism and yet are still unwilling to define it? In this episode, we come back to why this t...

Ep565 Local Leaders Refusing To Do Their Jobs And Enforce Decency Laws

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues the discussion from previous episodes looking at local government leaders. We often focus on the federal level but our day to d...

Ep564 All Local Elected Officials Have Responsibility To Enforce Laws

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the on going debates and public outcry across the country, this episode calls out all locally elected officials to do their jobs! Most communities ...

Ep563 Bartlesville OK Decency Ordinances - Why Isn't Our City Council Enforcing Them? Does Yours?

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are back in this episode discussing the decency ordinances of Piper’s nearby city and their recent lack of enforcement of current laws on the boo...

Ep562 The "telos" Of Education Is Truth, Not Tolerance

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes a look at the idea of “education”. What is it truly and how does that play out in society? Put on your thinking caps and g...

Ep561 Natural Law And Self-Evident Truths, What Are They And Why Do They Matter

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode takes time to review the concepts of natural law and self-evident truths. These ideas underly much of what we are facing today in the cul...

Ep560 The Good News Of Living By First Things

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take a breath and focus on the truly Good News that always wins out over the crazy and rather depressing news surrounding us in our...

Ep559 California Says It Can Legally Abduct Your Child

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode the analysis focuses on the recent bill passed in California that suggests they can provide “gender affirming” care for child...

Ep558 Oklahoma Republicans Look A Lot More Like Chamberlain Than Churchill

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the recent bill in the OK State house that Republicans passed and are suggesting is a victory. If it is, it’s a really sm...

Ep557 Is The Senate Bill Stopping OU Hospitals From Doing Transgender Surgeries A Victory?

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode follows up on the discussion from the past couple of episodes regarding OK bill providing funding to the OU Hospitals in light of the tra...

Ep556 More On Child Mutilation At The OU Children's Hospital

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode follows Ep555 discussing the issue of providing puberty blockers and gender surgeries to minors at the OU Children’s Hospital in Oklaho...

Ep555 Why Are Red States Like Tennessee And Oklahoma Funding Trans Clinics For Minors?

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes a look at what some red states are funding for transgender clinics in their hospitals that will treat minors. Why are they doi...

Ep554 If You Think Apples Aren't Bananas You're Now A Selfish, Greedy, Heartless, Right Winger

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the nonsense of progressive left thinking and how it’s being applied in our culture. Not only is their thinking gobblety-...

Ep553 More On How History Seems To Repeat Itself And Why

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode follows on the heals of Episode552 which looks at the importance of understanding lessons of history. There are good lessons and lessons ...

Ep552 Learning The Lessons Of Time - What Do The OT Prophets Have To Teach Us About America Today?

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes some time to go to the Scriptures and as always, find some important truths that we need to pay attention to today. Piper goes...

Ep551 If A College Isn't Speaking Out And Against These Things Then Stop Sending Your Kids There.

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the focus is on how colleges and universities, in particular Christian ones are not willing to speak out on the sexual identity issues...

Ep550 Dr. Phil's Mansplaining And The Rise Of Scientism Over Science

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode the discussion surrounds the recent interaction between liveaction.org’s founder and president, Lila Rose and tv talk show host...

Ep549 Why I Only Recommend Three Colleges Today. What I Told Glen Beck And Why.

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode Piper shares some of his views on colleges today and which he feels comfortable recommending. It’s a pretty short list and shares ...

Ep548 The Hypocrisy Of The Left When It Comes To Immigration

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This past week we saw the immigration issue rise to the top of the news cycle when Florida Governor DeSantis sent illegal immigrants to Martha’s Vin...

Ep547 Final Words On God's Moral Map For Defining Life And Liberty

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode wraps up the discussion from the past two episodes looking at the idea of a “moral map” — a guide for us both individually and in a...

Ep546 More On The Consequences Of Trying To Live Without A Moral Map

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode follows up on the previous episode (Ep545) and the discussion and analysis on the idea of living in a nation that no longer has a “...

Ep545 America Is Currently Lost Because We Have No Moral Map

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Piper discusses the concept of a nation’s moral map. What has that been historically and where did we get lost along the way? R...

Ep544 Why We Should Be Thankful for the Brits and Their Fight for Freedom

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the UK’s history in light of the recent passing of the Queen. We will take a quick review at some of the things the Brits...

Ep543 More On Queen Elizabeth, The Defender Of The Faith, And The World As She Saw It

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues the discussion from last week regarding Queen Elizabeth as we consider her legacy. What are some of the character traits and le...

Ep542 Long Live The Queen As She Now Serves Her True King

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

9 in 10 living humans were born after Elizabeth became the Queen. So today’s episode takes time at the announcement of her passing to look at her am...

Ep541 Alinski, Machiavelli, And Joe Biden - All The Same. Projection, Demonize And Blame

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the political playbooks of Alinski and Machiavelli and compares those to the decisions that Biden seems to be making in ali...

Ep540 Biden Accuses Everyone Who Disagrees With His Fascism Of Being Fascists

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So what does fascist or fascism really mean? And what is a semi-fascist? In this episode Dr. Piper reviews these terms, what they truly mean and how P...

Ep539 Responding To Critics Who Say Our Schools Aren't Teaching Garbage

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Piper takes time to respond to a recent email from a teacher suggesting that the concern about what is being taught in school is ...

Ep538 Three Cheers For Ryan Walters!

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Dr. Piper discusses the reasons why voting the right people to impact education in your state makes a difference. The specific example...

Ep537 More On Title IX And Why You Should Oppose Biden Administrations Move To Change It.

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode continues to analyze the recent changes to the BIden Administration’s proposed changes to Title IX. Piper discussion why it’s im...

Ep536 How To Respond To The Proposed Title IV Rules Change

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is looking at the recent changes that Biden’s Department of Education is proposing to Title IV after Trump and Devos fixed things previ...

Ep535 Who Owns Your Kids, The Government, You Or God?

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode we discuss a point that was made in response to a recent episode and Piper's Sunday Washington Times article about who own's your c...

Ep534 Who's Kids Are They? Yours Or The States?

26 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the recent ruling by a judge in a Maryland court that has determined the state’s public schools have more authority over ...

Ep533 Sam Harris Admits That There Was A Left Wing Conspiracy

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent podcast interview, well known atheist Sam Harris went viral when he suggested that the left can do pretty much anything, even mess with el...

Ep532 Overview Of Aug 23 Runoff Elections And Why They Mattered

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes time to review the Oklahoma Runoff election results and why they were important. The discussion is applicable to any local/ele...

Ep530 Shooting The Messenger Is Not A Good Argument. Calling Your Opponent Names Is Childish.

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we are taken aback or shut down by someone attacking us personally and don’t know what to do. In this episode, Piper looks at ways people ...

Ep531 Why You Must Vote And Why Education Is The Most Important Thing On The Ballot

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Oklahoma primary runoff elections are today — if you can you really should vote! Your votes matter even more so in low turnout elections, which ...

Ep529 Got A Don't Tread On Me Flag? FBI Now Says You're A Terrorist

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Piper discusses some of the reasons that conservatives have been losing trust in our federal institutions, in this case the FBI. The r...

Ep528 Does Believing In American Exceptionalism And Conservatism Make You A "Christian Nationalist?"

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode follows on the heels of Ep527 in case you missed that one, would be worth going back and listening. But in the meantime, today’s episod...

Ep526 Equal And Unbiased Application Of The Law Is The Foundation Of Justice

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode Piper further discusses some of the important issues surrounding the issues of fair and unbiased justice being applied. Why is it...

Ep527 American Exceptionalism. What Is It And How Is It Different Than CRT?

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes some time to look at the concept of American exceptionalism. What is it and why is it scoffed at these days by some? How does ...

Ep525 More On The Hypocrisy Of Merrick Garland And Those Who Clearly Believe They Are Above The Law

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode continues the discussion that has resulted around the recent FBI raid of President Trump’s home. No matter what someone thinks the resu...

Ep524 Merrick Garland Says That No One In The United States Is Above The Law. Really?

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes a look at the recent raid by the FBI on Donald Trump’s home. Recently Attorney General Merrick Garland made it clear that no...

Ep523 The Ten Commandments Matter - We Have No Liberty Without Them

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we discuss the 10 Commandments, why they still matter and they’re impact on our liberty. We can’t have liberty without these ...

Ep522 Buying The Lie Leads To Buying All Lies. The Dominos Are Always Connected

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at the fact that all ideas have consequences. Piper responds to the claim often made by progressives “that will never happen” a...

Ep520 Conservatives Should Be Open To Debate, Even Over DeSantis vs Trump

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The discussions on who conservatives should be considering to run for the 2024 presidential race are already cropping up. In this episode, Piper looks...

Ep519 The Left Now Says That Saving Women's Sports Is Racist And Anti -Women

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think it just can’t get any crazier things go to a whole new level. In this episode we look at the debate around male’s transitioned to f...

Ep518 Why Do Our Kids Embrace Terrible Ideas Like Communism?

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at why education truly matters. Piper refers to a talk given by Alan Charles Kors, Ph.D., Henry Charles Lea Professor Emeritus...

Ep517 Ryan Walters Stands Against The Grooming Of Your Children!

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the Oklahoma State School Superintendent race and why Piper continues to champion Ryan Walters. For those listeners not in ...

Ep516 Hierarchical Vs Covenantal Government And Why I'm Running For County Commissioner

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Piper shares what he learned from a mentor and friend, Os Guinness about the concept of covenantal vs. hierarchical governance and how...

Ep515 What Typically Makes Conservatives Different Than Liberals Today?

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at some of the major difference we are now seeing in the divide between the political parties. The split is quite stark and no...

Ep514 Should We Follow Our Heart? Part 2

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Piper continues his discussion on the concept of “following your heart” and why it is often a really bad idea. The discussion beg...

Ep513 Does Christianity Tell You To Follow Your Heart?

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an analysis of the current trend that says to follow your heart, your passions, and your dreams. Is that really what Christianity t...

Ep512 Losing Our Faith And Losing Our Freedom

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are two religions that are now seemingly replacing Christianity as the prevailing faith in our country and that is not good for anyone for a lot...

Ep511 Climate Activism Is Really Nothing But A New Religion. It's The Worship Of The Goddess Gaia

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue the discussion on climate activism and it’s impact on our liberties, livelihoods and the dinner table. Today the focus i...

Ep510 Let's Just Admit It - Climate Change Activists Hate People!

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It is not a discussion that’s taking place by the left behind closed doors, but at large forums like the World Economic Forum you have well known ac...

Ep509 Farmers Can't Afford Fuel For Their Tractors. That’s the Real Emergency!

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

President Biden and the Democrats suggest this week that we should stop drilling for oil while our farmers are unable to afford fuel for their tractor...

Ep508 Freedom And The Farm. You Don't Have Liberty Without Private Property

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode continues the discussion around some of the issues surrounding climate change and the “green” policies that are literally killin...

Ep507 What Happens In Sri Lanka Doesn’t Stay In Sri Lanka- The Lunacy Of Green Policies

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the current state of affairs in Sri Lanka and it’s apparent downfall. It is clearly connected to radical green policies t...

Ep506 More On The Center For American Progress' Ridiculous Claims on Scriptures

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a continued analysis from several previous episodes recently on the idea put forth from the Center for American Progress’ suggestion...

Ep505 Wrap Up: Exegesis And The Lies Told About The Bible And Sex

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is the wrap up of several previous episodes on the topic of biblical views on sexuality, how to read scripture in context, how to combat ...

Ep504 How To Read The Bible In Context

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In recent episodes the discussion has surrounded the issue of pastors and Christians in general using scriptures out of context. So today’s episode ...

Ep503 Pastors Misquoting Scripture and the Bible Does Speak To The Issue Of Homosexuality Part 2

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode continues the discussion regarding pastor’s who suggest that the Scriptures don’t really address the homosexual lifestyle. They ...

Ep502 A Pastor States The Bible Doesn't Say Anything About The Consequences Of Homosexual Lifestyle.

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at the statements of a pastor suggesting that the scriptures don’t address the consequences of living out a sexual lifestyle...

Ep501 Even The NY Times Gets It! LGBTQIA Is Anti - Woman!

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are we crazy to hope that the veil is being lifted for some people on the left - enough to begin recognizing that the radical transgender activists ar...

Ep500 Why Run For Public Office? Spoiler Alert - Your First Reaction Shouldn't Be I 'Want' To

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode talks about how and why anyone should think about running for a public office. We touch on the concepts of leadership, what good lea...

Ep499 Progressives Respond To Roe By Demonstrating They Don't Know How To Read The Bible

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The reactions to the overturning of the Roe v Wade decision made by the Supreme Court has shown how folks really don’t understand our system of gove...

Ep498 SCOTUS, School Choice, Roe, Wall Of Separation And More Part 3

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is just so much to discuss right now regarding SCOTUS, schools, and more that this episode continues from Piper’s previous two episodes. You’...

Ep498 SCOTUS, School Choice, Roe, Wall Of Separation And More

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue the discussion on recent SCOTUS decisions, in particular Roe v Wade, along with the separation of Church and State and muc...

Ep497 School Choice, SCOTUS, And The Wall Separating Church From State

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at several issues from this past week and in relation to upcoming elections. Topics today include how should we be thinking ab...

Ep495 Truth In Advertising In Politics?

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The phrase truth in advertising in politics might seems silly as cynical as we are these days, but it is important to reflect on. This episode discuss...

Ep496 School Choice And Why I Support Ryan Walters For Secretary Of Public Instruction

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With the primary elections in Oklahoma right around the corner and the state of public education getting more concerning by the day, that it was a goo...

Ep494 Whatever Became Of Sin? When A Secular Pyschiatrist Gets It and the Church Doesn’t

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Piper references some of the thinking of Dr. Karl Menninger from his book, “Whatever Became of Sin?”. The discussion continues aro...

Ep493 Is The "Burden Of Our Heart," Our Mistakes Or Is It Our Sin??

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are has been quite a bit of news swirling around the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) as it’s the largest denomination in the US. The reports...

Ep492 Is Being Proud Of America A Sin?

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes a look at the pride issue, but this time from a different angle. When someone says they’re “proud to be an American” —...

Ep491 Forgiveness, Not Reparations, Is The Only Thing That Will Save Us And The USA

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes a look at the difference between the concepts of reparations and forgiveness. Which one actually brings healing and unity? Why...

Ep490 Moral Instruction Is The Only Answer To Gun Violence, Not More Laws

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we revisit the discussion around the gun violence that has stayed in the news and currently being addressed in Congress. The addition ...

Ep489 Should We Be Having A Month Of Humiliation Rather Than Pride? Abraham Lincoln Thought So

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this month’s continuing discussion on the topic of pride, this episode tackles the concept of humility and what is the stance we as Christian’s...

Ep488 Pride Is The Fatal Conceit and The Road To Serfdom

10 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why are we celebrating pride rather than confessing it? In this episode we continue to look at the meaning of pride and how are Christians supposed to...

Ep487 I Told You So! Women Are Real and Now More and More People Are Admitting It

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode there might be a little bit of finger wagging and I told you so’s. The reality of women is definitely a topic of the day/month/...

Ep486 Why I Support Ryan Walters For OK State Superintendant Of Education

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve been listening to The Rebellion you know that education is Piper’s thing — and that along with the rest of the country we have grave c...

Ep485 It's June; Happy Pride Month, Celebrating The "Complete Anti-God State Of Mind."

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode continues looking at the issues brought about and some of the arguments made during this month where we see gay pride and trans cele...

Ep484 Pride Leads To Less Freedom Not More. So Why Are We Celebrating It?

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue the discussion on pride. This month just continues to shine the light on the issues that come about because of pride. So w...

Ep483 Which Lends Itself To More Freedom? Pride Or Humility?

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode takes time to look at the concepts of pride vs. humility. Where do they lead? Which provides true freedom? And why? Ready to join The Re...

Ep482 Pride Is One Of The Seven Deadly Sins Isn’t It?

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode takes on the discussion of why we have an entire Pride month in the US. What is “pride” and how does it affect us? What does scr...

Ep481 What Is A "Well Regulated Militia" And Do You Have The Right To "Keep and Bear Arms?"

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we are once again having a national discussion about gun rights and the 2nd amendment, today’s episode tackles some of the basic points that are ...

Ep480 Gun Control - Will More Laws Make Us A More Moral People??

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode deals with the horrific murders of a teacher and her classroom by an 18 yr old man. The reaction to this is definitely justified, bu...

Ep479 Whoopi Goldberg Says Its Not The Archbishop's Job To Define Christianity

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a recent episode of the View, host Whoopi Goldberg spoke out against the Archbishop of the diocese that part of the parish for which House Speaker ...

Ep478 Is There Such A Thing As A Good Person? What Does The Bible Say?

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we consider the concept of a “good person”. Is there such a thing? Have you ever said, well I might disagree with Joe or Sue but t...

Ep477 Are Evangelical Churches And Colleges Compromised?

20 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The last several episodes we have spent time reviewing the recent research by Barna into the beliefs and biblical worldview of churches and specifical...

EP476 Victor Davis Hanson, The Cycle Of Sinful Revolt, And The Inevitable Consequences

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at the writing of Victor Davis Hanson, Martin and Illie Anderson Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution; his focus is classics and...

Ep475 What Exactly Is A Biblical Worldview And Does It Matter?

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we take some time to dig into what we mean by a biblical worldview. In the past several episodes Piper has been discussing findings fr...

Ep474 How Pervasive Really Is CRT In Your Local Schools?

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode looks at Critical Race Theory in our schools. Are we crying wolf or is it really, truly pervasive. How bad is it? What should and ca...

Ep473 Can Syncretism And Critical Theory Be Part Of A Biblical Worldview

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode considers the idea that syncretism and/or critical theory can be inserted or incorporated into a biblical worldview. Piper looks fur...

Ep472 Is The Church The Solution To All That Ails Us?

13 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Piper takes time to look at a recent survey produced by Barna looking at the biblical worldview of pastors in the U.S. How do these r...

Ep471 Merrick Garland Refuses To Prosecute Abortion Activists. Are We A Nation Of Laws Or Of Men?

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode discusses the protests happening at the homes of several of the Supreme Court Justices. Are they just “peaceful protests” and ev...

Ep470 George Washington, Chesterton And Luther on Local Politics vs National Politics

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often focus our attention on top state and national politicians and policies, but there is good reason and rationale to suggest that it’s more im...

Ep469 Part 2: Abortionists Argument That Babies Aren’t Human Until They Draw First Breath Is Garbage

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we continue the discussion on the pro-abortionists’ view that a baby isn’t actually human until it draws it’s first breath. Ther...

Ep468 Does The Bible Say That Babies Don't Become Human Until They Breathe Their First Breath?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode tackles one of the big question that is thrown around in the debates on abortion - when are we human? It’s central to the discussi...