Uncommon Sense in Current Times

Peter Demos
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This podcast is for the man who's tired of biting his tongue while the world burns. For the Christian who loves his country — but loves God more — and refuses to trade conviction for comfort. For the leader who's built a business, a family, a life… but feels alone in a culture that mocks truth, silences faith, and rewards weakness. This is for the one who won't bow, won't break, and won't be bullied into silence. Every episode cuts through the noise with bold truth, biblical wisdom, and the courage to speak what others won't. If that's you… Welcome to the front line. You've found your people.

  1. 14h ago

    When Is It Time to Stop a Medication?

    Every medication may have been prescribed for a legitimate reason, but that does not mean every medication should continue forever. Board-certified geriatric pharmacist Dr. DeLon Canterbury joins Peter Demos to explain deprescribing and the importance of regularly reviewing prescriptions as patients age. Dr. Canterbury is the founder of GeriatRx, where he works with older adults and caregivers navigating complex medication regimens. He explains how changing health needs, drug interactions and prescribing cascades can cause fatigue, confusion or other symptoms that families may mistake for normal aging. The conversation also addresses aspirin recommendations, thyroid medication, antidepressant withdrawal and Peter's experience of abruptly losing access to a corticosteroid. Some medications can cause serious problems when stopped suddenly, which is why deprescribing must involve qualified professionals and careful monitoring. Peter concludes by encouraging listeners to know their pharmacists. A trusted pharmacist may identify an allergy, interaction or unnecessary prescription that has been missed elsewhere. 📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🔗 Connect with Dr. DeLon Canterbury: 🌐 GeriatRx: https://www.geriatrx.org/ 📘 About Dr. Canterbury: https://www.geriatrx.org/copy-of-about-dr-delon-canterbury 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geriatrx 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/GeriatRx 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeriatRxInc 🎤 TEDx talk: https://zurl.co/zAXdj 📰 Substack: No known Substack at time of publishing In this conversation: What deprescribing is Medication safety for older adults Symptoms that may be caused by prescriptions The importance of a complete medication list Why certain drugs must be tapered How caregivers can begin a medication review The pharmacist's role in coordinated care Asking whether a medication still supports quality of life Do you know why you take every medication on your list, and when each one was last reviewed? Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for conversations about biblical truth, faith and Christian responsibility. This episode is for general educational purposes and is not personal medical advice. Do not stop, reduce or change a medication without consulting the prescribing clinician or another qualified health care professional.

    When Is It Time to Stop a Medication?

  2. 3d ago

    Britain's Warning to the American Church

    Britain possesses one of the richest Christian histories in the Western world, but history cannot keep a church faithful. Peter Demos examines declining Church of England attendance, parish consolidation, clergy shortages and police action involving Christian street preachers. The financial problems are serious. Fewer worshippers mean less giving, and fewer priests mean larger parish structures. Yet Peter argues that the deeper problem cannot be solved by reorganizing churches or preserving historic buildings. The church must recover confidence in Scripture and proclaim Jesus Christ without fear. Peter also considers the Church Commissioners' £100 million response to historic links with African chattel enslavement. He distinguishes institutional payments from biblical repentance, which requires acknowledging sin and turning away from it. The episode concludes with the withdrawal of the Bible Society's Quiet Revival report after YouGov found serious problems in the underlying survey data. Christians cannot lower their standard of truth because they prefer a particular conclusion. The church does not need favorable statistics to make Jesus credible. 📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos In this conversation: Britain's Christian heritage Street preaching and religious expression Church of England attendance decline Parish mergers and the shortage of priests Institutional Christianity versus gospel proclamation The meaning of biblical repentance The withdrawn Quiet Revival report Lessons for Christians in the United States Are Christians trying to preserve Christianity as an institution, or are we faithfully proclaiming Christ as Lord? Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for conversations about biblical truth, faith and Christian responsibility.

    Britain's Warning to the American Church

  3. Aug 28

    Angels, Demons and Spiritual Discernment

    Scripture teaches that spiritual warfare is real, but Christians often respond in one of two dangerous ways. Some deny the unseen battle while others blame every hardship on demonic activity. Investigative journalist Billy Hallowell joins Peter Demos to offer a more discerning, biblical approach. Billy discusses Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons, a documentary examining modern reports of demonic oppression, angelic intervention and unexplained events. He explains how he evaluates extraordinary accounts and why Hollywood should not shape the church's theology of evil. The conversation also considers mental health, suicidal thoughts and spiritual affliction. Billy does not treat every medical condition as demonic. Instead, he emphasizes the need for careful discernment, responsible professional care and a worldview grounded in Scripture. Peter concludes by connecting Philippians 4 with Ephesians 6. Christians are called to stand, pray with gratitude and put on the full armor of God. The answer to spiritual warfare is not fear. It is faithful preparation in Christ. 📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🔗 Connect with Billy Hallowell: 🌐 Website: https://billyhallowell.com/ 📘 Author and speaker information: https://billyhallowell.com/about-billy 🎬 Documentary: https://cbn.com/supernatural 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/BillyHallowell 📰 Substack: No known Substack at time of publishing In this conversation: Angels and demons in Scripture Hollywood's portrayal of spiritual evil Avoiding fear and unhealthy fascination Mental health and spiritual discernment Investigating alleged demonic activity Why angels direct glory toward God Hearing God while testing everything against Scripture Standing firm through prayer and gratitude Are you spiritually prepared to stand firm, or have you allowed fear, fascination or neglect to shape your understanding of the unseen battle? Resources: Watch Investigating the Supernatural: Angels & Demons: https://cbn.com/supernatural Explore Billy Hallowell's books: https://billyhallowell.com Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for conversations about biblical truth, faith and Christian responsibility. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, seek immediate help from emergency services or a qualified crisis resource in your country. In the United States, call or text 988.

    Angels, Demons and Spiritual Discernment

  4. Aug 25

    What China's Persecuted Church Can Teach Us

    Christians in China face surveillance, arrest and imprisonment for refusing to place the Communist Party above Jesus Christ. ChinaAid founder Bob Fu joins Peter Demos to explain what their courage reveals about faith, government authority and the true cost of proclaiming the gospel. Bob participated in the 1989 Tiananmen Square movement and later served as a house church leader in Beijing. After he and his wife were imprisoned for what authorities called illegal evangelism, they came to the United States as religious refugees and founded ChinaAid. In this conversation, Bob describes the growing pressure on independent and government-sanctioned churches. He also explains why believers continue sharing the gospel even when a visitor could be a government informant. Their mission is not governed by safety. It is governed by Christ's command. The discussion challenges American Christians to value constitutional protections without treating them as the source of religious freedom. Our rights come from God, and our ultimate confidence must remain in Him. Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS Topics include: Christian persecution in China Xi Jinping and state control of religion China's independent house churches Surveillance and facial recognition Pastor Wang Yi and Early Rain Covenant Church Evangelism despite the threat of arrest Religious liberty and constitutional protection Preparing Christians for courageous obedience If the law stopped protecting your obedience to Christ, would you still proclaim the gospel? Learn more: ChinaAid "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for more conversations grounded in Scripture, truth and Christian responsibility.

    What China's Persecuted Church Can Teach Us

  5. Aug 21

    Parenting, Repentance and the Old Testament With Ryan Dobson

    Ryan Dobson joins Peter Demos for an honest conversation about parenting failures, restored relationships and why Christians cannot understand the New Testament without the Old Testament. Ryan reflects on growing up as the son of Dr. James Dobson, the expectations placed on prominent Christian families and the fear that shaped his early years as a husband and father. He explains why admitting failure and apologizing to children are signs of responsibility rather than weakness. The conversation also introduces The Covenant, a dramatic project beginning with the Book of Daniel. Ryan discusses biblical literacy, artistic license and the need for Christian storytelling that draws people back to Scripture. Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS Topics include: Life as Dr. James Dobson's son Grief and a father's legacy Fear-based parenting Apologizing to your children Restoration through Jesus Christ Why the Old Testament matters Daniel and biblical courage Faithful Christian storytelling Reflection question: Where is fear keeping you from admitting failure, seeking forgiveness and trusting Christ to restore what you damaged? Learn more about Ryan Dobson and The Covenant: https://jamesryandobson.com Learn more about Peter Demos and Bold, Not Belligerent: https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS   Connect with Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos   Subscribe for more conversations about Scripture, culture and faithful Christian living.

    Parenting, Repentance and the Old Testament With Ryan Dobson

  6. Aug 18

    AI Can Give You Knowledge—But Can It Give You Wisdom? | The Future of Work, Faith & Human Creativity

    What happens when artificial intelligence can produce answers faster than we can, but still cannot understand what it means to be human? In this episode, I sit down with a prominent expert on artificial intelligence to explore one of the most important questions facing us today: How do we embrace the benefits of AI without surrendering the distinctly human qualities technology can never replace? We discuss why AI is much more than another productivity tool. It is beginning to reshape how we work, think, create, communicate, and even form relationships. While AI can process extraordinary amounts of data and turn information into useful knowledge, there remains a critical gap between knowledge and wisdom. AI does not live in the real world. It doesn't experience relationships, interruptions, consequences, suffering, responsibility, or the countless contextual realities that inform genuine human judgment. We also explore what healthy AI adoption should look like inside businesses and organizations. Rather than simply giving employees access to AI and expecting transformation, leaders need to develop what we call "AI fitness"—training people to use these tools effectively, critically, responsibly, and within community. From deepfakes and algorithmic addiction to AI companions and the temptation to outsource our creativity, this conversation goes beyond what AI can do and asks what we should allow it to do. Ultimately, AI may offer us an extraordinary opportunity: allowing technology to handle more of the drudgery of work while freeing human beings to pursue creativity, relationships, wisdom, character, and meaningful work. But that will only happen if we intentionally decide what should—and should not—be outsourced. 📘 Get my latest book Bold Not Belligerent on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 💭 A different way to reflect this week: • Am I using AI to strengthen my thinking—or allowing it to replace my thinking? • What parts of my work are drudgery that technology could appropriately handle, and what parts are formative experiences I should protect? 📌 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Why AI represents a fundamental transition in human labor ✅ The difference between data, information, knowledge, and wisdom ✅ Why AI cannot replicate the real-world context behind human judgment ✅ How AI tools can actually shape the people who use them ✅ Why organizations need "AI fitness," not simply AI access ✅ The importance of communities of practice when adopting new technology ✅ How deepfakes and synthetic content are contributing to a crisis of trust ✅ Why human interaction remains essential in an increasingly digital world ✅ The danger of outsourcing creativity and critical thinking ✅ How AI companions could become substitutes for genuine human relationships ✅ The biblical distinction between the drudgery of labor and the delight of creativity ✅ How leaders can embrace AI without sacrificing wisdom, character, or human connection 📢 TAKE ACTION: 🤖 Identify repetitive or administrative tasks where AI can genuinely save you time 🧠 Protect activities that require critical thinking, imagination, judgment, and creativity 👥 Create opportunities to learn AI alongside other people rather than experimenting entirely in isolation 🔍 Verify AI-generated information instead of automatically trusting the output 🤝 Intentionally prioritize face-to-face relationships and conversations 🙏 Ask whether the technology you use is helping form you into the person God has called you to become 🔗 Connect with the Guest: 🌐 Website: https://www.jamespoulter.co.uk 📱 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jamespoulter ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jamespoulteruk 📘 Pre-Order AI @ Work - https://www.amazon.com/AI-Work-build-stack-organization/dp/1350597929 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpoulter  🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 Subscribe for conversations on faith, culture, leadership, truth, technology, and living with wisdom and conviction in rapidly changing times. #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #PeterDemos #FaithAndTechnology #FutureOfWork #ChristianLeadership #AILeadership #HumanCreativity #BiblicalWorldview #Technology #Leadership #FutureOfAI #UncommonSensePodcast

    AI Can Give You Knowledge—But Can It Give You Wisdom? | The Future of Work, Faith & Human Creativity

  7. Aug 14

    Is the Supreme Court Becoming Political? | Dr. Hunter Baker on Courts, Congress & the Constitution

    What happens when the Supreme Court becomes just another political battleground for political power? In this episode, I speak with with Dr. Hunter Baker, Senior Fellow for First Liberty Institute's Center for Religion, Culture, and Democracy, to talk about the growing debate over the Supreme Court, judicial independence and Americans' troubling decline in civic knowledge. Hunter explains why calls to expand—or "pack"—the Supreme Court have returned to the political conversation and why changing the size of the Court could fundamentally undermine its independence. We also explore the differences between originalism and the "living Constitution" approach, why the current Supreme Court is far less predictable than many political narratives suggest and what happens when Americans begin viewing judges as another group of elected politicians. But the problem extends beyond the courts. Hunter and I discuss how Congress has shifted from deliberation toward performance, with lawmakers increasingly rewarded for viral clips, social media engagement, and partisan loyalty rather than thoughtful policymaking. Ultimately, this conversation raises an even deeper question: Can a constitutional republic survive if its citizens no longer understand how—and why—their government was designed to work? 📘 Get my latest book Bold Not Belligerent on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 💭 A different way to reflect this week: • Do I understand the Constitution and our system of government well enough to recognize when political power is being abused? • Am I evaluating political institutions according to principle—or simply according to whether my side is winning? 📌 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Why court packing has returned to the national political conversation ✅ The history of FDR's attempt to expand the Supreme Court ✅ Why nine Supreme Court justices has remained such a durable model ✅ The danger of turning the judiciary into a "second legislature" ✅ Originalism versus the living Constitution approach ✅ Why the current Supreme Court is not a predictable political voting bloc ✅ How the Dobbs decision intensified the battle over the Court ✅ Why Congress has shifted from policymaking toward political performance ✅ How social media rewards outrage and viral moments ✅ The decline of bipartisanship in Washington ✅ America's growing civic knowledge crisis ✅ Why rebuilding civic education matters for the future of self-government 📢 TAKE ACTION: 📖 Read the Constitution and become more familiar with how our three branches of government were designed to function. 🏛️ Learn who represents you at the local, state, and federal levels. 🗳️ Evaluate candidates based on character, principles, and governing ability—not simply social media performance. 🤝 Engage people with different political perspectives without treating disagreement as hostility. 🙏 Pray for wisdom, courage, integrity, and humility among those entrusted with public authority. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Hunter Baker: 🌐 First Liberty Institute: https://firstliberty.org/ 🌐 WORLD Magazine articles - https://wng.org/authors/hunter-baker 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hunterbaker 🌐 Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy: https://crcd.net 📘 Books by Dr. Hunter Baker: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001TNLIRQ?ingress=0&visitId=52e15f8a-ed15-4b88-b368-9d9edc042384&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&ccs_id=379dada1-95ac-4ac5-804d-62bd8eebd723 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/hunterbaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterbaker/  🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 Subscribe: Subscribe for conversations on faith, culture, leadership, truth, religious liberty, government, and living with conviction in challenging times. #HunterBaker #PeterDemos #SupremeCourt #CourtPacking #JudicialIndependence #Constitution #CivicEducation #ReligiousLiberty #FirstLiberty #AmericanGovernment #FaithAndCulture #UncommonSensePodcast

    Is the Supreme Court Becoming Political? | Dr. Hunter Baker on Courts, Congress & the Constitution

  8. Aug 11

    Has America Been Infiltrated? | Mel K on Global Power, Sovereignty & the Future of Liberty

    Has America quietly surrendered its sovereignty or is there a larger story unfolding behind the headlines? In this episode, I interview Mel K., investigative journalist, host of The Mel K Show and author of Infiltration Invasion. Mel K. believes there has been a decades-long infiltration of American institutions by global interests, unelected bureaucracies and international organizations. She shares her research and thoughts on historical events, legal developments and political structures and how she believes they have fundamentally reshaped the balance of power in the United States. We discuss the growth of the intelligence community, the influence of multinational organizations, the role of international banking institutions, and why Mel believes local engagement is one of the most effective ways for citizens to preserve constitutional liberty. At the end of our conversation, I pause to emphasize the importance of historical literacy, critical thinking and carefully distinguishing documented facts from broader interpretations. Whether you agree with every conclusion or simply want to better understand one of today's most discussed perspectives on government, sovereignty and global influence, this conversation will challenge you to think more deeply about freedom, truth and your role as an engaged citizen. 📘 Get my latest book, Bold Not Belligerent, on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 💭 A different way to reflect this week: • How well do I understand the historical foundations of the freedoms I enjoy? • Am I investing more energy reacting to national headlines than faithfully serving my local community? 📌 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ Mel K's new book, Infiltration Invasion ✅ The difference between military invasion and institutional infiltration ✅ The rise of the intelligence community and the idea of a "fourth branch" of government ✅ International organizations and the debate over national sovereignty ✅ The influence of multinational corporations and global institutions ✅ Why constitutional literacy matters now more than ever ✅ The importance of local government and civic engagement ✅ How to distinguish historical facts from broader interpretations ✅ Critical thinking in today's information environment ✅ Practical ways citizens can become more engaged in preserving liberty 📢 TAKE ACTION: 📖 Read George Washington's Farewell Address and reflect on its warnings about foreign entanglements. 📚 Study American history from multiple credible perspectives. 🏛️ Attend a local school board or city council meeting and become an active participant in your community. 🤝 Pursue conversations that seek truth with humility, wisdom, and respect. 🙏 Pray for discernment as you engage your family, church, community, and nation. 🔗 Connect with Mel K: 🌐 Website: https://themelkshow.com 📘 Infiltration Invasion: Amazon link ▶️ YouTube – The Mel K Show:https://www.youtube.com/@TheMelKShow 𝕏 X (Twitter):https://x.com/MelKShow 📱 Telegram: https://t.me/themelkshow 🔗 Follow Peter Demos: 🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 Subscribe Subscribe for thoughtful conversations on faith, culture, leadership, history, constitutional government, religious liberty, and living with wisdom in challenging times. #MelK #TheMelKShow #PeterDemos #InfiltrationInvasion #Constitution #AmericanHistory #FaithAndCulture #Liberty #NationalSovereignty #UncommonSensePodcast

    Has America Been Infiltrated? | Mel K on Global Power, Sovereignty & the Future of Liberty
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This podcast is for the man who's tired of biting his tongue while the world burns. For the Christian who loves his country — but loves God more — and refuses to trade conviction for comfort. For the leader who's built a business, a family, a life… but feels alone in a culture that mocks truth, silences faith, and rewards weakness. This is for the one who won't bow, won't break, and won't be bullied into silence. Every episode cuts through the noise with bold truth, biblical wisdom, and the courage to speak what others won't. If that's you… Welcome to the front line. You've found your people.

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