The Washington Defender Podcast
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Defending and Advancing Conservative Values in the Public Square
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A Devotion for your drive into work:
What if blessing and disaster, revival and ruin, turn not on wealth or rituals but on one thing—will God’s people humble themselves, repent, and depend on Him alone?
Are modern believers clinging to spiritual “lucky rabbits’ feet”—wealth, routines, or identity—instead of genuine repentance and trust in the living God?
Ezekiel 7 warns that ignoring God leads to economic, social, and spiritual collapse regardless of earthly status or religious activity. God’s judgment demonstrates that He alone is Lord—but also reveals His readiness to extend mercy to any who turn to Him. The call is to reject compartmentalized faith, let repentance start in the church, and live with public integrity and humility, remembering that every heart and every nation will ultimately be held accountable by Him.
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Could a simple bag of groceries and a prayer become a doorway to revival—awakening gratitude, healing, and faith among neighbors who just need to know they’re not alone?
Deselene outlines the evolution and logistics of Valley Assembly’s food pantry: how it started small, grew through partnerships (Feed Spokane, Second Harvest, and church members), and now feeds 60–80 people weekly, including refugees, working families, and the elderly. The ministry is fueled not by fear or scarcity, but by an “abundance mindset,” praying with every guest, partnering with other churches, and sharing stories of jobs, housing, and spiritual encouragement—demonstrating that the church’s public witness is strongest when it meets practical needs with compassion, faith, and unity in Christ.
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A Devotion for your drive into work:
How would your workplace, church, or public square change if you practiced humility and self-reflection before boldly correcting others?
Are areas of hypocrisy—where actions don’t match convictions—clouding relationships, leadership, or your witness, and how would repentance reshape those spaces?
Remove the Plank: Self-Reflection Before Correction
Drawing from Romans 2:3 and Matthew 7, this teaching exposes the danger of judging others while practicing the very sins being condemned, calling listeners to humility, honesty, and repentance. True biblical confrontation starts with self-examination, seeking God’s grace for change, and only then lovingly supporting others without pride, self-righteousness, or arrogance. This approach builds authentic public witness rooted in forgiveness and spiritual growth, transforming both relationships and cultural impact
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A Devotion for your drive into work:
Today’s habits determine tomorrow’s destiny—will your life be marked by pride and violence, or by humility, gentleness, and love, as evidence of Christ at work within you?
Is the “practice” in daily life producing patterns God will bless, or habits His Word warns will lead to judgment?
Drawing from Romans 1:28–2:2, this message walks through contrasts between a depraved mind and a renewed mind, urging each believer to practice truth, generosity, kindness, gratitude, humility, faithfulness, and mercy—rather than the vices listed in Romans. The public witness of Christians is strengthened not by condemnation, but by living out the gospel through practical, Spirit-empowered virtue in every sphere of life.This devotional explains that God's judgment falls on those who persistently "practice" things contrary to His will—yet offers a call for believers to intentionally practice righteousness, kindness, humility, and mercy, allowing the Holy Spirit to shape every action and attitude.
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If someone examined a week in your life, would it be obvious—by how you act and love others—that you are a child of God, not a product of the world’s values?
Does “practice” in daily life reflect the character of Christ, or is there a gap between belief and the patterns shaping words, choices, and how others are treated?
Drawing from Romans 2:1 and 1 John 3, this teaching challenges listeners to avoid hypocrisy and instead let their lifestyle “practice” the gospel—living out holiness, forgiveness, and love for others, including those across political and social divides. The way one lives and loves provides clear evidence of whether righteousness or unrighteousness truly rules the heart, making faith credible in the public square and before God.
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What if the real cultural crisis isn’t just the practice of evil, but the widespread celebration and approval of what God calls unrighteous?
Are there things—on shows, in culture, or even in conversation—that receive "hearty approval" in daily life which God clearly warns against?
Rooted in Romans 1:28-32, this message highlights how rejecting God leads to a list of downward vices, but also to a dangerous pattern: approving and encouraging sin in others. Instead of following the crowd, believers are challenged to acknowledge God publicly, practice the opposite virtues, and give hearty approval only to righteousness—actively embodying peace, humility, trustworthiness, and mercy so the spirit of Christ is evident in the public square.
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If others—and even your own memories—try to label you by your darkest struggles, will you believe God’s word: “That’s what you were, but you have been washed, sanctified, justified” in Christ?
Are the regrets and old labels of your past defining your daily mindset and actions, or do you truly believe the gospel when it says, “That is not who you are anymore” in Jesus?
Rooted in Romans 1 and 1 Corinthians 6, this message boldly declares that sin—whether sexual immorality, idolatry, greed, or deception—need not define anyone’s present or future if they belong to Christ. The emphasis is on the hope of deliverance and transformation: through Christ, believers are no longer defined by what they were, but by what He has made them—new, clean, and called to live for God in every area, including the public square.
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What if the greatest folly is not ignorance, but exchanging the glory of the incorruptible God for the fleeting wisdom and idols of this age?
Are personal or societal “futile speculations” darkening hearts today—and where might God be calling for a return to humble submission to His Word rather than man’s opinions?
Drawing from Romans 1:20-23, this message explores how hearts grow dark through futile speculations and pride, eventually leading people to honor created things rather than the Creator Himself. The devotion challenges believers not to trust “wise-sounding” ideas that oppose Scripture, but to walk humbly, let God’s Word illuminate their hearts, and guard against trading spiritual life for cultural idols—living boldly for the glory of God in every sphere of life.
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Are pastors and churches equipping their communities to face contemporary issues with faith, honesty, and hope—or backing down in the face of controversy and pressure?
Pastor Jay recounts leading Cedar Park Church, nurturing its Christian school from a handful of students to thousands, and balancing encouragement with bold truth-telling as both culture and education face increasing pressures. The dialogue covers the challenges and joys of multigenerational ministry, the vital role of teachers and parents, the need for pastors to address tough topics despite criticism, and how the gospel offers hope for brokenness—urging church leaders not to go silent, but to disciple with clarity, humility, and prayer for lasting change in hearts and society.
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Could a modern idol be hiding where only God should reign—stealing joy, trust, or relationships in ways as real as any carved statue of old?
What “high places” or false loves might be quietly shaping decisions, priorities, or even breaking relationships—and does repentance need to begin before revival can happen?
Built on Exodus and Ezekiel, this devotional reminds listeners that God is a jealous God who does not share worship with anything or anyone else, whether it’s money, success, comfort, or expectations. Idolatry is identified as any desire so powerful it leads to broken relationships with God or people, and followers of Jesus are urged to tear down internal idols through repentance, learning from Israel’s history and God’s call to wholly devoted love and worship.
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Rick Lynch explains that the crisis of paper (fiat) money was the catalyst for the Constitutional Convention, as state governments had used it as a welfare tool undermining creditors and property rights. The founders’ solution—enshrined in Article 1, Section 10—was to ban states from printing paper money, impairing contracts, or canceling debts, elevating economic liberty and contract rights alongside religious freedom. Further, the framers viewed checks and balances as restraints not just on government, but on the passions and demands of the majority, emphasizing protection of private property and warning against policies where government simply satisfies the popular will at the expense of individual rights
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What if the world’s real problem isn’t ignorance of God—but a refusal to honor and thank the God they already know?
How can conversations shift if, instead of debating God’s existence, believers point to God’s glory in creation and consistently offer gratitude and honor to Him?
Honor God: Be Thankful and Bold in a World That Suppresses Truth
Anchored in Romans 1:21 and Psalm 19, this devotional explains that all people have knowledge of God through His creation, but many choose denial and ingratitude rather than honoring Him. Christians are encouraged to break the pattern of the world by becoming distinctively thankful and honoring toward God in speech, attitude, and witness, using gratitude as an opening to point others to the Creator they already sense and know.
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If everyone will stand before God without excuse, what’s holding you back from sharing the truth you already know, right where you are today?
What excuses—fear of rejection, worries about being “winsome,” or assuming others are ignorant—have kept you from proclaiming Christ boldly in the public square?
Rooted in Romans 1:18-20 and John 15, this devotional explains that God’s invisible attributes are “clearly seen,” so no one can claim ignorance before Him. The world may hate and persecute Jesus’ followers, but that’s no excuse for silence—God has made Himself evident to all, so it’s time to set aside excuses and share the gospel with clarity and courage. The message closes in prayer for boldness, compassion, and clarity to speak truth, trusting that God is already at work in every human heart
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What would change if you started every day declaring God’s truth over your life—refusing to let depression or discouragement get the final word?
This one-minute encouragement empowers the church to stop letting lies and circumstances define reality, and to start boldly proclaiming: “I am not under, I am up. I am victorious in Christ.” Listeners are called to take spiritual authority, replace feelings of defeat with the truth of God’s gospel, and live out new identity—defending and advancing biblical values in every sphere.
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What if, instead of viewing the world as full of ignorant unbelievers, you saw every person as someone God is already pursuing—waiting for you to call out what He’s made evident inside them?
How would your conversations and courage change if you truly believed that, beneath resistance or rebellion, God’s evidence and conviction are already working in every coworker, neighbor, and friend?
Evident Within Them: Seeing God at Work in Every Heart
Based on Romans 1:18-20, this episode dispels the myth of the “blank slate,” explaining that all humanity sees God’s power in creation and feels His truth within their hearts. The challenge is to join God’s work by recognizing conviction, encouraging repentance, and boldly affirming His presence wherever people struggle, doubt, or search—trusting that God desires none to perish, but all to know Him.
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What would change if today you refused to pretend, coddle cultural lies, or hide God’s truth—choosing instead to let His Word release hope, conviction, and righteousness wherever you go?
Are there places in life or work where your silence, fear, or compromise is quietly “suppressing truth”—and what would it look like to be lovingly, unashamedly truthful instead?
Drawing from Romans 1, Psalm 119, and Titus, this episode explains how suppressing or hiding God’s truth invites His wrath, while releasing truth—by speaking, living, and loving faithfully—lets others see Christ. Listeners are challenged not to “coddle lies” or blend in with deception, but to stand confidently for God as Creator, Redeemer, and the standard by which all truth is measured, however much the culture resists or opposes
Release the Truth: Standing Boldly in a World that Suppresses God’s Word
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“Meet and Greet the Candidate” serves as a public service announcement. This video is not an endorsement of the candidate, nor does it indicate the candidate’s endorsement of FPIW or FPIW ACTION.
Candidates interested in appearing on Defender Grassroots can contact us at grassroots@fpiwaction.org. We are open to interviewing all candidates, regardless of party affiliation.
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Could America’s founders have foreseen today’s government overreach, property taxes, and spending? Discover how their “obsession” with property, liberty, and enumerated powers reshapes what citizens and churches should expect from government—and themselves.
Rick Lynch, longtime constitutional scholar and author, explains how the framers elevated property to a “sacred right,” limiting government powers through enumeration rather than a traditional Bill of Rights, and warning that both federal and state overreach—like excessive property taxes and unaccountable spending—violate those original designs. The conversation draws lessons for faith, charity, and citizenship, contending that true liberty thrives when rights, giving, and government remain restricted and rooted in biblical and constitutional clarity.
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When cultural confusion and legal fears threaten to silence the Church, will pastors and congregations rise to defend truth, disciple leaders, and shape their communities—or shrink back in silence?
Are today’s churches equipping both pastors and believers to address hot-button issues with biblical knowledge, prayerful involvement, and confident leadership—or leaving the public square to louder, less rooted voices?
Pastor Ricky and Pastor Brian recount real scenarios from local churches—navigating gender controversies, organizing prayer and candidate events, balancing legal realities, and discipling both elected officials and congregants for robust cultural engagement. Their guidance urges churches not to cede ground due to intimidation or the politicization of key issues, but to disciple, organize, pray, and serve together for gospel clarity in every area of civic and family life.
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If God’s wrath is real and righteous, who needs your loving warning before judgment arrives—and are you willing to be the watchman who speaks light and truth?
Does an understanding of God’s holy wrath stir a burden for others, prompting prayer, compassion, and courage to share Christ’s salvation before it’s too late?
The Wrath of God: Warning, Wake-Up, and Witness
Drawing from Romans 1 and Revelation, this episode contrasts God’s revealed righteousness with His revealed wrath, making clear that while God is loving, He is also just, holy, and cannot ignore sin. Believers are urged to embrace both the hope of the gospel and the sobering reality of coming judgment, responding not with fear, but with a renewed passion for warning, witnessing, and interceding for those who do not yet know Christ
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