Hearts of Oak Podcast heartsofoak

We are delighted to welcome comedian Alistair Williams to share his journey of remaining authentic in the comedy industry despite pressure to conform to mainstream narratives. 
He integrates his Christian faith into his comedy, prioritizing faith over worldly concerns and uses his talents to spread joy and truth. 
Alistair discusses the impact of satire in conveying truths and highlights the challenges of balancing industry expectations with personal convictions. 
He emphasizes the importance of upholding moral integrity in a secular world, advocating for spreading Christian values through comedic work. 
The conversation delves into societal values, the decline of ethical grounding, and the need to discern biblical truths amidst challenges and industry pressures. 
We end this interview by discussing the struggles content creators face aligning their work with faith and values in the current economic landscape and the significance of staying true to one’s beliefs and spreading messages of faith and truth.

PeterSweden, an independent journalist and political commentator joins Hearts of Oak to share his journey into journalism, covering topics like politics, climate change, and the rise of the Swedish Democrats party. 
He discusses challenges Sweden faces, such as gang violence and high crime rates, highlighting the media’s portrayal of these issues and the upcoming European parliamentary elections. 
Peter delves into socialism’s impact on Sweden’s societal fabric, emphasizing faith’s importance in addressing challenges and farmers’ role in challenging climate change policies. He reflects on the changing landscape of Sweden, advocating for individuals to boldly embrace their Christian values in shaping society’s dynamics.

Lewis Brackpool is back with us for our weekend look through some of the news stories, articles and social media posts we just couldn’t ignore!
Expect straight talking and free speech in abundance as we discuss...
- UK PM Rishi Sunak calls surprise July election as his party seeks to defy dire polls
- World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to step back from executive role
- “Pro-Paedophile” activist group celebrates as Germany decriminalizes child porn possession
- Vaccine Fallout: It’s not been a good month for our ”impartial” TV doctors...
- China holds military drills around Taiwan as ’strong punishment’
- Assassination attempt on Trump: The Democrats declared war on and weaponized the full power of the justice system
- Brighton council elects first Muslim mayor
- UK Geoengineering: FOI request leads to multiple projects, massive funding and global ties

Founder, Cambel McLaughlin joins Hearts of Oak to discuss the upcoming, and second Jam for Freedom Festival and he shares his journey as a musician and English teacher. 
We examine the roots of the movement that was created in response to COVID tyranny and lockdowns and despite challenges and arrests, Cambel remains dedicated to spreading positivity through music and has received high praise and help from the legends Eric Clapton and Van Morrison.
We explore the festival’s organisation and artists, featuring the likes of our good friends Right Said Fred and the awesome Five Times August and the many workshops and talks highlighting community spirit and underlining music’s role in promoting freedom and unity.

Mike Yardley joins Hearts of Oak to discuss his varied background, including military service and journalism, addressing censorship in contemporary Britain, particularly concerning vaccines and lockdowns. We examine the impact of censorship on free speech, social media algorithms, and the consequences of opposing mainstream narratives. 
The conversation delves into declining democracy, globalist agendas, and the suppression of individual liberties. 
Mike highlights concerns about powerful entities controlling public discourse and a lack of open debate on critical issues. 
We end on political changes in Europe and the necessity of open discussions to tackle societal issues, particularly the significance of critical thinking, diverse perspectives, and unrestricted dialogue to shape a better future.

Matt Strickland, a veteran from Virginia, returns to Hearts of Oak to share his journey of challenging COVID mandates for his restaurant despite facing legal battles and political persecution. 
He discusses running for office against corrupt politicians and the challenges faced during the primary election, emphasizing the battle for freedom and justice in Virginia. 
Matt highlights the need for more veterans to join the fight for national values and freedoms, advocating for grassroots movements and citizen involvement in pushing back against oppressive mandates and corrupt systems. 
His determination serves as a call to action for others to stand up for their beliefs and fight for freedom and justice in their communities and beyond.