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Ever wonder how faith fits into politics, culture, and everyday life? Nadine@9 digs into the issues shaping our world and reminds listeners that feelings can’t be the foundation for truth. In a culture driven by emotion and opinion, she challenges believers to seek the ultimate Truth found only in God’s Word. nadineat9.substack.com

  1. 3h ago

    From the Dojo to the Front Lines

    Interview with Jeff starts at 00:04:10 How does a martial artist who once had the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on his resume end up on the front lines of the fight to end abortion? Jeff Durbin’s story is a powerful reminder that God can use the talents He gives us for purposes far bigger than we ever imagined. After seeing a Billy Graham television event, Jeff came to faith in Christ. But without growing up in the church, he still had a lot of searching to do. His journey led him from years of success in martial arts to a passion for evangelism, defending the Truth on the streets and speaking the Truth in a small hospital drug/alcohol rehab room which grew into planting Apologia Church. But God was just getting started. After meeting a woman who had spent 20 years speaking life outside the abortion mill, it became abundantly clear that God was calling Apologia Church to this work. So, in 2017, Jeff and his team launched End Abortion Now, equipping churches around the world to stand for the lives of the unborn while sharing the Gospel message. Not just when it is popular or politically convenient but when standing for life brings ridicule, hostility, and accusations of hate. But this conversation goes beyond Jeff’s personal story and the work of EAN. We get into one of the most uncomfortable and controversial questions facing the pro-life movement today: Why are some established pro-life organizations opposing efforts to pass equal protection legislation for the unborn? Jeff explains the case for abolition and equal protection, including his criticism of organizations such as National Right to Life (here in Missouri we have “Missouri Right to Life”. Every state has their own chapter, find yours here). Why, if we believe abortion takes an innocent human life, should the law treat that life differently depending on whether a child has been born? And what happens when those who want to see abortion end find themselves at odds with organizations that have long represented the pro-life movement? These are difficult questions. Some listeners may be familiar with these debates; others may be hearing them for the first time. Either way, we cannot afford to stop asking questions simply because the answers challenge our assumptions about the people and organizations we have trusted. If we truly believe abortion is the taking of an innocent human life, why would we settle for anything less than equal protection under the law? It’s time for an honest conversation about what it really means to stand for life. “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me,and every tongue shall confess to God.” So then each of us will give an account of himself to God. (Romans 14:11-12) Learn more about Jeff’s work: * End Abortion Now * Apologia Church * Apologia Studios * Apologia Studios Youtube Further reading: States Where Pro-Life Organizations Are Opposing Abolition Bills Listen, think critically, examine the claims, and consider what it means to stand for truth—even when the conversation gets uncomfortable. Nadine@9’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

    From the Dojo to the Front Lines

  2. 6d ago

    Know Before You Vote

    No frills today. Partly because it’s Friday night and my brain is done working for the week but mostly because all you need to know is in the episode. Michael and Amy from Act4MO and I make our way through their November voter guide-specifically to discuss the amendment questions that will be on the Missouri ballot. We had a surprise guest call in, Ron Calzone from Missouri First and the Article 3 Institute! Ron has been a respected voice in Missouri politics for a long time and I was grateful to hear his perspective on a few of the amendments. Make sure to check out his websites. Remember, voting is a duty for those of us who are citizens of this great country. Let’s not grow weary in doing good! Never forget, “duty is ours, results are God’s”! Check out Act4MO’s voter guide here. Also, make sure to check out Michael’s book: Keeping The Republic. It is EXCELLENT! Please make sure to share this episode so we can keep getting the information out and encouraging citizens to make informed decisions. Nadine@9’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

    Know Before You Vote

  3. Sep 25

    Before the Mountains Were Brought Forth

    “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.” — Psalm 90:2 I interviewed my brother, Joey Wickham, to hear the story of his climb of Mera Peak in Nepal—and the more I listened, the more I realized this story was about so much more than climbing a mountain. It’s amazing what our bodies can endure when our minds are set on something beyond ourselves. Joey’s story is filled with moments that would have made me turn around: headaches that lasted for days, nausea, extreme fatigue, and the relentless effects of altitude. There were moments when even he had to rethink the goal he had set out to accomplish. And that raises a question: What happens when we turn around? Sometimes turning back is wisdom. Sometimes it is necessary. But sometimes, giving up leaves us wondering what might have happened if we had just kept going. Would there be regret? Would we always wonder what was waiting for us at the top? There are few things in this world that can compare to the feeling of standing above the clouds, looking out from the top of the world. But even that beauty will pale in comparison to the beauty of a new and perfect heaven and earth. (Revelation 21: 1-8) Joey’s story is about a group of guys taking on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to climb one of the world’s great mountains. But underneath that adventure are lessons about the trials along the way, the moments of doubt that threaten to derail us, and the pride that can sometimes be hidden inside us. Ultimately, this story is about recognizing that we are but men. The mountain doesn’t care how strong you think you are. Your body has limits. Your mind has limits. And altitude has a way of reminding you of both. As Joey put it: “You can be the fittest person in the world and the altitude can still take you out!” And maybe that’s part of what makes a mountain such a powerful reminder of who God is. The mountains exist because He made them. He was there before them. They were there before us. Both will pass away. God will remain. From everlasting to everlasting, He is God. Come listen to Joey tell the story of Mera Peak—and maybe see the mountain a little differently when you reach the end. Relive some of the moments with Joey! Nadine@9’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Sep 18

    What If Faithfulness Is the Victory?

    What happens when you step out in faith, do the work, fight the fight—and the outcome isn’t what you hoped for? That’s where I started my conversation with Dusty Blue. After a hard-fought campaign for Missouri State Senate District 18, I wanted to hear how Dusty was doing on the other side of Election Day. We talked about some of the highs and lows of the campaign, what he learned along the way, what surprised him, and what he believes the road ahead looks like. But our conversation quickly became about something much bigger than an election. Because if we believe God is sovereign, then our responsibility isn’t to control the outcome. Our responsibility is to be faithful to what He has called us to do. And that led us into one of the questions I think Christians need to wrestle with: What is the Church’s role in the civic arena? Why are so many Christians hesitant—or apathetic—when it comes to engaging the culture around them? What happens when the Church retreats from the public square? And what would it look like for the Church to stop simply reacting to culture and start intentionally shaping it? We talked about the difference between filling a state with church buildings and filling a state with The Church—people who understand that their faith isn’t confined to Sunday morning, but reaches into their families, communities, schools, workplaces, government, and every part of culture. The election may be over. But the work isn’t. And maybe the question isn’t simply, “Who won?” Maybe the better question is: Were we faithful? Because duty is ours. Results are God’s. You can listen to Dusty’s other episode here. If you are interested in, or have been feeling the Lord’s calling to, work among churches to help them get educated and activated in their civic duty, please email me at nadine@9@proton.me. I’d love to hear from you! Nadine@9’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

    What If Faithfulness Is the Victory?

  5. Sep 11

    The Truth Doesn’t Need A Villain

    Missouri voters went to the polls in August under one congressional map. Now, just weeks later, they’ve been told that map will not be the map used for the November general election. It’s confusing. It’s frustrating. And it’s tempting to immediately ask: Who is to blame? But what if the answer isn’t as simple as we want it to be? In this episode, I sit down with Act for Missouri to talk through the mess surrounding Missouri’s congressional redistricting and the difficult position voters now find themselves in. The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled that the 2025 congressional map will not be used for the November 2026 election and that the 2022 map remains in effect. But beyond the legal details is a bigger question: Are we actually interested in the truth—even when the truth doesn’t give us a convenient person to blame? We have become increasingly quick to pick a side, defend our people, attack the other side and decide who is “right” before we’ve even worked through the facts. And I think that says something about us. It seems that in crisis after crisis, too many people care more about being right than doing what is right. Could this situation have been avoided? There are certainly lessons to be learned, and there may be changes that need to be made. But acknowledging that something could have been handled differently is not the same thing as proving that someone acted outside the law. Sometimes the facts are complicated. Sometimes multiple things can be true at the same time. And sometimes the answer isn’t finding the perfect villain—it’s fixing the system that allowed the problem to happen. That’s where I believe we need to go from here. Rather than spending all our energy pointing fingers, we the people need to demand better laws and better processes so Missouri voters aren’t put in this position again. Because this isn’t ultimately about protecting one political side or proving another side wrong. It’s about whether we care enough about truth, law and good government to fix what isn’t working. The question isn’t just, “Who’s to blame?” The question is, “What are we going to do about it?” Act4MO socials: Facebook, X, Rumble, YouTube MO Constitution Art. 3 Sec. 49 HB1 Articles about Supreme Court warnings to SOS Amendment 6 (on November 2026 Ballot) Nadine@9’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

  6. Sep 5

    Should We Walk Away?

    Can someone who has spent years fighting for liberty really just walk away from politics? I sat down with Ike Skelton to talk about what he’s been doing since losing the Senate race—and what the path ahead might look like. Can Ike actually walk away from politics? I have a hard time believing that’s possible for someone like him. And honestly, I’m not sure it would be wise. Our state needs steady voices who understand the Constitution and are willing to stand on principle, even when it isn’t politically convenient. We also took a hard look at the sudden backlash against Flock cameras. Is there truly an uprising against them, or are we seeing another case of people jumping on the bandwagon because it has suddenly become popular to oppose them? And if people are just waking up to the problem now, why now? Where were the investigations called for by U.S. Senators a couple of years ago when Ike was fighting for his freedom because he stood up for the liberty of his county? That leads to an even bigger question: Is Flock really the issue? Because if Flock disappears tomorrow, our work isn’t finished. We have to remain vigilant enough to recognize when one system of surveillance or control is simply replaced by another. We also went places in this conversation that aren’t always comfortable—and frankly, aren’t always topics people want to discuss. What does limited government actually mean? Does America still understand what our Constitution was designed to do? And more importantly, do we really want limited government? What happens if three-quarters of the country decide they don’t want our current Constitution to stand? Should it be rewritten simply because the majority wants something different? And perhaps the most important question of all: What is our role as Americans—and is that role different from our role as Christians? This conversation covers a lot of ground, but I think these are questions we need to be willing to wrestle with. Take a listen and let me know what you think. Do we still understand liberty?Do we actually want limited government?And are we willing to remain vigilant—even when the threat changes its name? Take a listen to past shows I’ve done with Ike to learn more about his fight against Flock cameras and mass surveillance before it was the popular thing to do! Thanks for reading Nadine@9’s Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

    Should We Walk Away?

  7. Aug 22

    Beyond The Echo Chamber

    What happens when we stop talking only to people who already agree with us? That was one of the reasons I invited Cody Hutcheson to join me on Nadine@9. I knew Cody and I had different perspectives on some issues, and I wanted to have more conversations on the show where differing viewpoints are actually welcome. It’s easy to live in an echo chamber. We hear the same opinions, follow the same people, and surround ourselves with voices that reinforce what we already believe. But if we’re never challenged, how do we know whether our convictions have been thoughtfully examined? Sometimes being challenged should cause us to change our minds. Other times, it should cause us to dig deeper, ask better questions, and gain an even stronger understanding of why we believe what we believe. My conversation with Cody ended up covering more of her personal story—from her time serving in the United States Air Force to what eventually brought her to Missouri and led her to run for State Representative in District 123. But one moment in the conversation really stood out to me. A caller challenged Cody on her perspective, and rather than becoming defensive or dismissive, she remained calm and respectful. So maybe we haven’t lost the ability to have meaningful conversations after all. Maybe we can disagree on a lot of things and still recognize the things we do agree on. Maybe we can work toward a common goal without pretending our differences don’t exist. And maybe listening to someone we disagree with doesn’t mean compromising our convictions—it means having enough confidence in those convictions to actually engage. As a follower of Christ, I know there will always be a divide between those who have repented and accepted salvation and those who have not. But that divide was never meant to be an excuse to alienate people. So the question I continue to ask myself is: How do I love someone well, have an honest conversation, and neither condone what is wrong nor condemn the person? I hope this episode encourages you to step outside your own echo chamber, listen to someone you disagree with, and remember that disagreement doesn’t have to mean division. Stay tuned for more conversations with Cody and digging into some deeper topics! Thanks for reading Nadine@9’s Substack! This post is public so feel free to share it. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

    Beyond The Echo Chamber

  8. Aug 14

    Rugged. Unconventional. Passionate.

    This week, I talked with 26-year-old Jake Jackson—a young American who is ready to put in the hard work required to preserve our Republic. Jake’s passion for limited government and individual liberty started early. Even as a kid, he noticed government attempting to dictate certain day-to-day aspects of life, and it never sat well with him. Some difficult years in middle school would ultimately help prepare him for the path he is on today: politics. And Jake isn’t stepping into politics to simply fall in line. He’s stepping into it to ask questions, challenge assumptions, hold politicians accountable, and encourage healthy debate—even when that means challenging people on his own side. We talk about the problems that arise when party loyalty becomes more important than constitutional principles, the “uniparty” mentality that can reward bullies and discourage dissent, and why Republicans shouldn’t automatically fall in line simply because their party has put something forward. Because, as I say often, our loyalty shouldn’t belong to a political party. It should belong to the Constitution—and to the principles that make our Republic worth defending. And there’s a pretty fitting family connection behind Jake’s passion for the fight. He has traced his ancestry back to John Sevier, a battle-tested Patriot who fought for American independence and went on to become Tennessee’s first governor. Turns out, those Patriot roots run pretty deep. This is what it looks like when a young American decides that being a citizen means more than simply casting a ballot every few years. You don’t have to be in the majority to make a difference. Sometimes, the most important work starts on the outside. Find Jake on Facebook and X. If you would like to sign his petition to ban Flock cameras in St. Charles you can do that here. Nadine@9’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Nadine@9’s Substack at nadineat9.substack.com/subscribe

    Rugged. Unconventional. Passionate.
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Ever wonder how faith fits into politics, culture, and everyday life? Nadine@9 digs into the issues shaping our world and reminds listeners that feelings can’t be the foundation for truth. In a culture driven by emotion and opinion, she challenges believers to seek the ultimate Truth found only in God’s Word. nadineat9.substack.com

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