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. 8h ago

    What Drives Women to Porn?

    Pornography is not merely a men's problem. Crystal Renaud Day joins Peter Demos to explain why women may turn to pornography and why shame keeps so many from seeking help. Crystal is the founder and executive director of SheRecovery, a virtual recovery community for women facing pornography and other unwanted sexual behaviors. She identifies five categories that may influence the struggle: emotional, relational, identity, trauma and spiritual factors. Peter and Crystal discuss early exposure, sexual desire, loneliness, social media, sexting and pornography's effect on relationships. They also examine why behavioral commands alone are inadequate and how churches can combine biblical conviction with compassionate, practical support. 📘 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 Crystal Renaud Day: 🌐 SheRecovery: https://sherecovery.com/ 🌐 Living on Purpose: https://livingonpurposekc.com/ 👤 About Crystal: https://livingonpurposekc.com/about-crystal-renaud-day/ 📕 Explore Crystal's books, including What Drives Women to Porn?: https://sherecoverynetwork.com/merch/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystalrenaud 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalrenaud 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/crystalrenaud 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-renaud-day-mapc-43298b14/ In this conversation: ·       Why women use pornography ·       Early exposure to explicit material ·       Loneliness and emotional triggers ·       Trauma, identity and spiritual struggles ·       Pornography's effect on relationships ·       Sexting and image-based exploitation ·       Why shame prevents women from seeking help ·       The church's role in recovery Reflection question: What deeper need are you asking sexual content to meet that should instead be addressed through truth, healthy relationships, healing and Christ? Subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times wherever you listen to podcasts.

    What Drives Women to Porn?

  2. Sep 25

    Christian Persecution in Nigeria

    Violence against Christians continues across northern Nigeria despite military operations targeting ISIS and other terrorist organizations. Brad Brandon joins Peter Demos to explain why airstrikes alone cannot resolve this complicated religious freedom and security crisis. Brad is the founder and CEO of Across Nigeria, a ministry that assists persecuted Christians, cares for widows and refugees, provides education and shares the gospel in Muslim communities. He offers an eyewitness account of attacks against villages and the conditions facing Christians on the ground. Peter and Brad examine Boko Haram, Islamic State West Africa Province, Fulani militancy, government accountability and the role of poverty and illiteracy in terrorist recruitment. They also discuss what churches can do to pray, raise awareness and support believers facing persecution. 📘 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 Brad Brandon and Across Nigeria: 🌐 Across Nigeria: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/ 👤 About Brad Brandon: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/our-founder 🙏 Prayer resources: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/pray 📨 Newsletter: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/newsletter-signup ❤️ Support Across Nigeria: https://www.acrossnigeria.org/donate 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-brandon-a02b7944 In this conversation: ·       Christian persecution in northern Nigeria ·       Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province ·       The limitations of military airstrikes ·       Fulani militants and religious targeting ·       Poverty, literacy and radicalization ·       Schools as a pathway toward stability ·       Assistance for Christian widows and refugees ·       The responsibility of the Western church Reflection question: If Christians suffering in Nigeria were members of your own family, how would that change the way you pray, speak and respond? Subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Christian Persecution in Nigeria

  3. Sep 22

    Trump, the Church and America's Spiritual Crisis

    Todd Starnes believes Donald Trump saved America from a political movement that threatened the country's freedom, institutions and founding principles. Peter Demos asks the harder question: Can that political rescue endure if the church remains silent? Todd joins Peter to discuss his book, The Golden Age: How Trump Saved America. They examine Trump's political legacy, divisions within the Republican Party and the declining influence of evangelical Christians. The conversation ultimately moves beyond elections. Peter and Todd address biblical illiteracy, failed discipleship, fear in the pulpit and the danger of replacing faithfulness to Christ with loyalty to a political movement. Political leaders can protect liberty, but they cannot fulfill the church's calling. 📘 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 Todd Starnes: 🌐 Website: https://www.toddstarnes.com/ 📕 Get The Golden Age: How Trump Saved America on Amazon: https://a.co/d/00SPZ1yJ 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/toddstarnes 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ToddStarnesFNC 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/toddstarnesfnc/ In this conversation: ·       What Todd means when he says Trump saved America ·       The limits of presidential power ·       Divisions inside the Republican Party ·       Evangelical influence in American politics ·       Why pastors avoid difficult cultural issues ·       The decline of biblical discipleship ·       Political engagement without political idolatry ·       Why America needs spiritual renewal Reflection question: Have you placed more confidence in political power than in Jesus Christ and the mission He gave His church? Subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Trump, the Church and America's Spiritual Crisis

  4. Sep 18

    Is Sports Betting a Sin?

    Sports betting has become nearly impossible to escape. Dr. Nathan Finn joins Peter Demos to examine whether app-based sports gambling is harmless entertainment or a growing threat to self-control, faithful stewardship and American families. Nathan explains how smartphones, constant advertising and gamified betting platforms have changed the scale and cultural influence of gambling. The conversation also addresses the effect on children, the integrity of sports and the church's response to those struggling with addiction. Peter and Nathan do not claim that Scripture explicitly condemns every wager. Instead, they offer a biblical framework based on wisdom, contentment, responsibility and freedom from enslavement. The central question is not merely whether Christians can participate but whether doing so honors God and produces spiritual fruit. 📘 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. Nathan Finn: 🌐 Website: https://www.nathanfinn.com/ 🎓 North Greenville University: https://www.ngu.edu/faculty/nathan-finn/ 📰 Substack: https://nathanfinn.substack.com/ ⛪ Taylors First Baptist Church: https://taylorsfbc.org/ 📰 The Atlantic Article by McKay Coppins: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/ In this conversation: ·       Is sports betting a sin? ·       How gambling apps changed sports culture ·       Advertising, algorithms and addiction ·       Christian stewardship and contentment ·       The influence of betting on children ·       Gambling and the integrity of sports ·       The church's pastoral responsibility ·       Christian freedom and self-control Reflection question: Is sports betting strengthening your ability to practice self-control or is it quietly becoming a spiritual and financial snare? Subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times wherever you listen to podcasts.

    Is Sports Betting a Sin?

  5. Sep 15

    A Christian and an Atheist Discuss Truth

    Peter Demos welcomes atheist author David G. McAfee for an open conversation about God, suffering, science and morality. Rather than avoiding disagreement, they examine the foundational beliefs shaping their different conclusions. David describes growing up in a conservative Christian home, questioning biblical accounts and eventually becoming an agnostic atheist. He also explains how becoming a father affected his sense of connection, spirituality and meaning without changing his disbelief in God. Peter and David discuss the problem of evil, the origin of the universe and the limits of scientific knowledge. They then examine whether morality is objective or created through cultural agreement. The conversation concludes with the identity of Jesus. David considers Jesus a meaningful moral teacher while questioning whether the Gospel accounts preserve His divine claims accurately. Peter argues that Christ's teaching cannot be separated from His declaration of authority. 📘 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 David G. McAfee: 📘 Author information and books: https://us.macmillan.com/author/davidgmcafee 📖 Hi, I'm an Atheist!: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250782090/hiimanatheist/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavidGMcAfee 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidgmcafee 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/DavidGMcAfee In this conversation: David's departure from Christianity Atheism, fatherhood and meaning The problem of evil Christian hope after death The origin of the universe Science and philosophy Objective morality The identity of Jesus If morality is determined by society, on what basis can we condemn a society that embraces injustice? Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for conversations about biblical truth, faith and Christian responsibility.

    A Christian and an Atheist Discuss Truth

  6. Sep 11

    America's Family Crisis Is Cultural, Not Just Economic

    Many young adults believe they cannot afford marriage or children. Tim Carney joins Peter Demos to explain why housing and financial pressures matter but cannot fully account for America's falling marriage and birth rates. Tim is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, senior political columnist at the Washington Examiner and author of Family Unfriendly. His work examines how American culture has made raising children harder and weakened the communities that once supported families. The conversation explores smartphones, online dating, pornography, cohabitation and the modern elevation of autonomy above commitment. Peter and Tim also discuss marriage as a covenant and why raising children develops habits of sacrifice, service and responsibility. The episode concludes with practical guidance for Christian parents. Families must create a strong home culture, speak honestly about past mistakes and offer young people a compelling picture of marriage, children, church and community. 📘 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 Tim Carney: 🌐 Website: https://www.timothypcarney.org/ 📘 Books and speaking information: https://www.timothypcarney.org/ 🏛️ American Enterprise Institute: https://media.aei.org/aei-author/timothy-p-carney/ 📰 Washington Examiner columns: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/author/timothy-p-carney 𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/TPCarney In this conversation: Why fewer Americans are marrying The continuing decline in birth rates Housing costs and financial expectations Smartphones and weakened social connection Online dating and relationship formation Marriage as covenant The personal and social value of children Creating a Christian culture at home Are we showing the next generation that marriage and children are burdens to avoid, or blessings worth the sacrifice? Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for conversations about biblical truth, faith and Christian responsibility.

    America's Family Crisis Is Cultural, Not Just Economic

  7. Sep 8

    How to Think Clearly in High-Emotion Conversations

    People do not stop listening because they suddenly become less intelligent. They stop listening because emotion has taken control of the conversation. Mediator and conflict management expert Dr. Clay Phillips joins Peter Demos to explain how people can move from emotional reaction toward clear thinking. Clay is the author of Cognitive Behavior Modification: The Science and Practice of Stabilizing High-Emotion Conversations. Drawing from thousands of disputes, he explains why resolution begins by reducing emotional intensity rather than immediately presenting more facts. The conversation explores the difference between believing someone and agreeing with that person. Acknowledging that someone sincerely holds a belief does not require affirming that the belief is true. It can provide the relief needed for a more productive conversation. Peter and Clay also discuss practical questions that redirect attention, the importance of timing and the need to monitor our own physical and emotional reactions. Before we can help another person think clearly, we must govern ourselves. 📘 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. Clay Phillips: 🌐 Website: https://clayphillipsmediation.com/ 📘 Books and signed copies: https://clayphillipsmediation.com/my-books 🎤 Speaking information: https://clayphillipsmediation.com/speaking 💼 Mediation LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clay-phillips-mediation-and-training 💼 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayphillips In this conversation: How emotion affects decision-making Reacting versus responding Why people want to be believed Listening without agreeing Reducing emotional intensity Asking safe, familiar questions Moving past the main emotional obstacle Practicing self-awareness during conflict When conflict rises, are you trying to understand the other person, or are you only waiting for your opportunity to win? Follow or subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times for conversations about biblical truth, faith and Christian responsibility.

    How to Think Clearly in High-Emotion Conversations

  8. Sep 4

    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?
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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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