Have you ever asked yourself… DOES SOCIALISM LINE UP WITH A BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW? Do you think socialism brings equal prosperity to all and/or that it is a more godly, virtuous way to live than capitalism is, according to Acts 2? Have you considered if socialism is on the ballot this year? And if so, what might you do about that?... Well… MAKE SURE NOT TO MISS THIS EPISODE! Join us as our special guest, Laura Zifer Powell, Apologist, makes sure we walk away from this episode equipped with the knowledge we NEED to have on this very important topic. Even if you think you know… You are likely to be surprised by the information you learned in this discussion. 

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS/TIME-POINTS:

1. (4:43 ) Tell us your background and what drew you in to studying Christianity and Socialism?


2. (9:35 ) What is Socialism?


3. (13:38 ) Does the young generation [actually] want socialism? If so, why? And, how did we get here?


4. (27:59 ) Do you think young people typically have an accurate view of what socialism is?


5. (30:18 ) Does Socialism fit in with a Biblical Worldview? What about Acts 2?


6. (41:12 ) Does Socialism work in the real world?


7. (1:04:56 ) Is Socialism on the [2024 Presidential] Ballot? What should we keep in consideration as we vote?


8. (1:24:17 ) How can listeners/viewers contact you?


9. (1:26:32 ) Scripture Section and Additional Discussion

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RESOURCES PROVIDED by Special Guest Laura Zifer Powell, Apologist:

Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell; Money, Greed, and God by Jay Richards

The Case Against Socialism by Rand Paul

Common Sense Economics by James D. Gwartney et. al.

Economic Facts and Fallacies by Thomas Sowell

Is Reality Optional? by Thomas Sowell

The Maker Versus the Takers by Jerry Bowyer

The Poverty of Nations by Wayne Grudem and Barry Asmus

Race and Economics by Walter Williams

Superabundance by Marian Tupy and Gale Pooley

The Knight and Rose Show (podcast), “Economics and the Bible: Was Jesus a Socialist?” episodes 30-32

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