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These are my thoughts on current events happening around us. I am a conservative Christian, that doesn't mean everything I say will offend you, but I believe what I believe. I am a traditionally conservative person, Faith, Family, Country. If you listen and disagree, reach out, let's have a conversation. If you listen and agree, I like you already:) Some episodes will be serious, some will be faith centered, some will be silly, all are opinions, take it or leave it. Either way I hope you enjoy and I look forward to your feedback. Host: Ben Lewis Website: 428 Podcasts

  1. 1 day ago

    31. Ken W. Good - Goods On Bail | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    Have we become so focused on protecting the rights of the accused that we’ve lost sight of government’s responsibility to protect innocent people?In this episode of 428 Ministries, Ben Lewis sits down with attorney and bail law expert Ken W. Good for a wide-ranging conversation about bail reform, public safety, pretrial release, and what happens when criminal justice policies fail to account for real-world risk.The conversation begins with the Lee Gilley case—a capital murder defendant who allegedly cut off his ankle monitor, fled the United States, and made it to Italy before being detained. Ken explains how GPS ankle monitoring actually works, why alerts don't necessarily result in an immediate law-enforcement response, and why electronic monitoring can create an appearance of security without physically preventing someone from fleeing.From there, Ben and Ken break down "Bail 101," including private surety bonds, cash bonds, personal bonds, simple release, judicial discretion, failure-to-appear concerns, and the role bail plays in keeping criminal cases moving through the courts. They also examine one of the central tensions in bail reform: How do we protect defendants from being unnecessarily detained simply because they lack money while still accounting for criminal history, flight risk, violent offenses, and public safety?The discussion expands into Flock cameras, surveillance and privacy, trust in government, crime statistics, political messaging, socialism, the growing difficulty of having productive political conversations, and the intersection of Christian convictions and public policy.Ultimately, this conversation asks a question that reaches far beyond Texas or any single criminal case: What happens when policies designed in the name of fairness begin producing consequences that affect victims, families, neighborhoods, and the administration of justice?Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this episode challenges listeners to look beyond political talking points, examine how these systems actually work, and consider what a responsible balance between individual rights and public safety should look like.428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Record Date: 09.03.2026

  2. 3 Sept

    30. Tyler Schmidt - Tolbert Realtors | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    Is homeownership still part of the American Dream—or are rising home prices, interest rates, and affordability making it harder than ever to buy a house? In this episode of What Are We Talking About?, Ben Lewis sits down with Southwest Missouri realtor Tyler Schmidt to have a practical conversation about today’s real estate market and what buyers and sellers actually need to know. Tyler shares his journey from law enforcement into real estate and breaks down some of the biggest questions facing homeowners and prospective buyers today. They discuss current mortgage rates, why homeowners with historically low rates may be reluctant to sell, whether waiting for rates to fall makes sense, and what first-time homebuyers should do before they ever start touring houses. Ben and Tyler also talk about renting vs. buying, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, choosing a trustworthy realtor and lender, home pricing and market value, property taxes, new construction, real estate investing, cash offers, and why people continue moving to Southwest Missouri. Plus, Tyler explains why the highest offer isn't always the best offer, what sellers should consider when pricing their home, and the three steps someone hoping to buy within the next 12 months should start taking now. Whether you're preparing to buy your first home, considering selling, looking at investment properties, or simply trying to understand where the housing market stands, this conversation offers practical insight to help you make more informed decisions. If this episode gave you something worth thinking or talking about, subscribe on YouTube, follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, leave a rating or review, and share it with someone who might benefit from the conversation. •••• Connect with Tyler! Facebook: Tyler Schmidt Realtor Email: tyler@tolbertrealtors.com Phone: (417) 551-9836 •••• 428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Record Date: 09.03.2026

  3. 17 Aug

    29. Reaction: The Great Debate | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    After sitting through all 3 hours and 17 minutes of the Candace Owens vs. Andrew Wilson debate, I walked away thinking one thing: Did we actually learn anything new? In this episode of What Are We Talking About?, I break down my reaction to the debate—the good points Andrew made, where I think he crossed the line, why Candace's arguments left me with more questions than answers, and one particular exchange about text messages and Apple IDs that really got me thinking. If a text appearing to come from someone's account doesn't necessarily prove that person actually sent it, should we be applying that same skepticism to the screenshots and old messages we've been shown as evidence? I'm not claiming to have solved anything. I'm asking questions—and there's a big difference. But there's also a bigger issue here. While the internet turns this tragedy into theories, investigations, sides, clicks, and content, how many of us have stopped to pray for the actual people whose lives have been devastated? Let's talk about the debate, the unanswered questions, the evidence, the speculation—and why Christians should never become so obsessed with solving the mystery that we forget about the human beings in the middle of it. What are we talking about? Let's get into it. 428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Record Date: 08.17.2026 #CandaceOwens #AndrewWilson #CandaceOwensDebate #DebateReaction #CharlieKirk #TurningPointUSA #TPUSA #ConservativePodcast #ChristianPodcast #ChristianConservative #PoliticalPodcast #PodcastReaction #ConservativeCommentary #CurrentEvents #QuestionEverything #SeekTheTruth #BiblicalWorldview #FaithAndPolitics #PrayForTruth #WhatAreWeTalkingAbout #428Podcasts

  4. 14 Aug

    28. Michael Munsterman - The Kingdom Codex | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    Are Christian men truly leading the lives God has called them to lead—or are too many simply going through the motions? CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR FREE COPY! In this episode of What Are We Talking About?, Ben Lewis sits down with entrepreneur, husband, father, and The Kingdom Codex author Michael Munster for a challenging conversation about biblical masculinity, Christian leadership, brotherhood, spiritual warfare, and what it means for men to live with purpose. After facing life-altering open-heart surgery, Michael found himself confronting a difficult question: Had he spent his life building his own kingdom instead of using his gifts to build the Kingdom of God? That experience helped reshape his mission. Michael shares the story behind Kings and Priests and The Kingdom Codex, a 90-day field manual designed to help Christian men move beyond a surface-level faith and develop daily disciplines rooted in Scripture, prayer, accountability, intentionality, and action. Ben and Michael discuss why Christian men need genuine biblical brotherhood, the difference between simply attending church and actively living out your faith Monday through Saturday, and the responsibility men have to lead, serve, and protect those God has placed in their lives. They also explore Michael's understanding of the biblical roles of "kings and priests" and why men must recognize the spiritual battle taking place around them. If you're a husband, father, leader, entrepreneur, or Christian man who loves God but knows you've become too comfortable or passive in your walk, this conversation is a challenge to examine your priorities and ask: Am I becoming the man God has called me to be? Subscribe to 428 Ministries for more conversations about faith, culture, leadership, politics, and living with biblical conviction. If this episode challenges or encourages you, share it with another man who needs to hear it, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Connect with Michael: Facebook: www.facebook.com/kingdomcodex Website: www.kingdomcodex.com Kingdom Codex : Free Copy! 428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Record Date: 08.13.2026

  5. 8 Aug

    27. WNBA Draft Night...I Can't Wait! | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    🏀 Did the WNBA just get called on its own rules? Former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft—and whether you see it as satire, protest, or a legitimate challenge, it raises a question the league may eventually have to answer: Who, exactly, is eligible to play in the WNBA? After Sophie Cunningham sparked controversy by arguing that women’s sports should remain women’s sports, the debate over transgender participation, inclusion, biological sex, and competitive fairness has only gotten louder. Now Kanter and White are taking that conversation directly to the basketball court. In this episode of What Are We Talking About?, Ben Lewis breaks down: 🏀 Why Kanter and White say they’re entering the WNBA Draft🔥 How this puts the league’s inclusion rhetoric to the test👀 The controversy surrounding Sophie Cunningham’s comments⚖️ Inclusion vs. competitive fairness in women’s sports🧬 Why biological differences between men and women matter in athletics🤔 What happens if the WNBA says they CAN’T play?🍿 And why the 2027 WNBA Draft suddenly became must-watch television The question isn’t simply whether Kanter or White will ever play in the WNBA. The bigger question is whether the league is willing to follow its principles when those principles are pushed to their logical conclusion. Grab the popcorn. This could get interesting. 🎙️ What Are We Talking About? examines the biggest stories in politics, culture, sports, and faith through a Christian conservative worldview—challenging the narrative and asking the questions others won’t. 428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Record Date: 08.08.2026 ▶️ SUBSCRIBE for more episodes.⭐ Follow the show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.💬 COMMENT: Should biological males ever be eligible to compete in the WNBA?📲 SHARE this episode with someone who has an opinion on the future of women’s sports. #WNBA #EnesKanterFreedom #RoyceWhite #SophieCunningham #WomensSports #Basketball #TransgenderAthletes #ChristianConservative #WhatAreWeTalkingAbout

  6. 8 Aug

    26. Texas Children's Hospital Settlement | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    🚨 A nurse spoke up about transgender medical treatment involving children. Then the FBI showed up at her door. Vanessa Sivadge was a pediatric nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital who says she witnessed practices involving pediatric gender medicine that she believed needed to be exposed—including concerns about puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, Medicaid billing, and the treatment of children struggling with gender dysphoria. Then the story got bigger. Another whistleblower faced federal prosecution. Sivadge says FBI agents came to her home and warned they could make her life difficult. She was eventually fired, testified before Congress, and the controversy surrounding Texas Children’s ultimately became tied to a major settlement. But this episode isn’t just about one nurse or one hospital. It raises much bigger questions: What happens when medical professionals are afraid to question the system? Should children be making potentially irreversible medical decisions? Can compassion exist without affirmation? And how should Christians respond to people struggling with gender identity while refusing to compromise biblical truth? In this episode of What Are We Talking About?, Ben Lewis breaks down the Vanessa Sivadge story, separates allegations from established facts, examines what happened at Texas Children’s Hospital, and looks at the issue through a Christian conservative worldview. Because children struggling with their identity are not the enemy. They deserve compassion.They deserve patience.They deserve adults willing to ask difficult questions. And most importantly, they deserve the truth. “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” — John 8:32 428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ Record Date: 08.07.2026 🎙️ What Are We Talking About?Politics. Culture. Sports. Faith.Challenging the narrative through truth, common sense, and biblical principles. ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube🎧 Follow on Spotify & Apple Podcasts⭐ Leave a rating or review💬 And tell me in the comments: Should minors be allowed to receive medical gender-transition treatments? #VanessaSivadge #TexasChildrensHospital #GenderAffirmingCare #Transgender #Whistleblower #ChristianPodcast #ConservativePodcast #ChristianConservative #GenderDysphoria #PubertyBlockers #Texas #WhatAreWeTalkingAbout

  7. 3 Aug

    25. Marc Cox - The Marc Cox Show | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    What Are We Talking About? | Marc Cox Breaks Down Missouri Amendments 4 & 5 With Missouri voters heading to the polls, the debate over Amendments 4 and 5 has become one of the biggest political battles in the state. But who's funding the campaigns? Why are major organizations spending millions of dollars to influence the outcome? And what do these amendments actually mean for everyday Missourians? In this episode, Ben Lewis sits down with Marc Cox, host of The Marc Cox Morning Show on 97.1 FM Talk in St. Louis, for a candid conversation about the issues dominating Missouri politics. Together they discuss: Why organizations like the Missouri Association of Realtors and the National Education Association are investing millions to oppose Amendment 5.Whether claims about higher taxes are fact or political fear campaigns.How eliminating Missouri's state income tax could affect working families, retirees, and the state's economic future.The debate surrounding Amendment 4 and whether initiative petition reform gives every region of Missouri a fair voice.The role of out-of-state money in Missouri ballot measures.Why conservatives believe these amendments could reshape the state's future.The importance of Christians staying informed and engaged in the political process. Whether you already know how you're voting or you're still trying to sort through the campaign ads, this conversation digs beyond the headlines to explore the arguments, the funding, and the broader implications behind two of Missouri's most consequential ballot measures. 428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ Record Date: 08.03.2026 Subscribe for more conversations on politics, culture, sports, and faith through a Christian conservative worldview. #Missouri #MissouriPolitics #MarcCox #Amendment4 #Amendment5 #InitiativePetitions #IncomeTax #Conservative #Christian #Politics #WhatAreWeTalkingAbout

  8. 1 Aug

    Special Episode: Amendment 5 Town Hall | Rep Ben Keathley and Rep Jamie Gragg | What Are We Talking About? | Ben Lewis

    Ben Keathley and Jamie Gragg host a town hall in Ozark, Missouri to address the concerns and questions over Amendment 5 that we will be voting on the 4th of August. If you have questions, scroll the notes, find where you want to listen, and fast forward. There is a ton of good information here. 00:00 – Welcome & Purpose Rep. Jamie Gragg welcomes attendees and emphasizes the importance of being informed before voting. Introduces Rep. Ben Keathley as the evening's presenter, noting his extensive work studying Amendment 5. Encourages attendees to hold questions until the presentation concludes for a more complete explanation. 03:00 – Why Amendment 5 Was Proposed Rep. Keathley explains Missouri's desire to become more economically competitive. Notes that surrounding states are actively reducing or eliminating income taxes. Presents Amendment 5 as an opportunity to position Missouri for stronger long-term economic growth. 08:00 – Missouri's Income Tax Progress Reviews Missouri's gradual reduction in the state income tax from 6% to 4.7%. Explains that current law limits further reductions without constitutional changes. Argues Amendment 5 creates a pathway to continue reducing income taxes. 13:00 – Economic Competitiveness Discusses how lower-tax states have experienced significant population and business growth. Suggests Missouri has an opportunity to compete for new employers and investment. Emphasizes growing the tax base rather than increasing tax rates. 18:00 – Income Tax as a Freedom Issue Frames income tax as more than an economic issue. Discusses taxpayer privacy and reducing government involvement in personal finances. Explains his belief that individuals should keep more control over the money they earn. 25:00 – Consumer Choice Contrasts income taxes with consumption taxes. Explains the philosophy that consumers have more control over spending decisions than earning decisions. Suggests this gives taxpayers greater flexibility in managing their own tax burden. 31:00 – What Amendment 5 Actually Requires Clarifies that Amendment 5 constitutionally requires the General Assembly to eliminate Missouri's income tax. Explains that many future implementation decisions would still require legislative debate and public accountability. 36:00 – Revenue Neutrality Emphasizes that Amendment 5 is designed to be revenue neutral. States that any new revenue sources would be paired with corresponding income tax reductions. Explains that the goal is tax reform rather than increasing total tax collections. 43:00 – Expanding the Tax Base Discusses the possibility of broadening sales tax to include additional services currently exempt. Explains that broadening the base could allow lower overall tax rates than heavily taxing a smaller portion of the economy. Presents this as treating industries more equally under the tax code. 50:00 – Local Government Protections Explains that local governments are also required to remain revenue neutral. States that increased revenue from expanded sales taxes would require offsetting reductions in other local taxes such as property taxes. Emphasizes maintaining balance rather than creating windfalls. 54:00 – Encouragement to Read the Amendment Urges attendees to read the full three-page amendment themselves. Encourages voters to evaluate the actual language rather than relying solely on campaign messaging. 58:00 – Concern About Retirees A retired attendee asks how Amendment 5 would affect those living primarily on retirement income. Rep. Keathley explains recent legislative efforts that reduced taxes on Social Security and certain retirement income. Says Amendment 5 would constitutionally protect future income tax reductions. Subscribe for more episodes every week. 428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis⁠⁠⁠ Watch on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@428Podcasts⁠⁠⁠ Record Date: 07.30.2026

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These are my thoughts on current events happening around us. I am a conservative Christian, that doesn't mean everything I say will offend you, but I believe what I believe. I am a traditionally conservative person, Faith, Family, Country. If you listen and disagree, reach out, let's have a conversation. If you listen and agree, I like you already:) Some episodes will be serious, some will be faith centered, some will be silly, all are opinions, take it or leave it. Either way I hope you enjoy and I look forward to your feedback. Host: Ben Lewis Website: 428 Podcasts

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    428 Podcasts | Ben Lewis
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    2025 - 2026
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