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In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego stood for truth in a culture, and against a government that was hostile to their values. They were willing to go into the fire if necessary.  God didn't spare them the FROM the furnace but He was with them IN the fire. In today's culture, standing for truth may be challenging. The world around us is hostile to the Word of God and to biblical values. But we are called to be salt and light. (Matthew 5: 13-16) God has placed us at this time in history on purpose and for a purpose.  Join us as we get better equipped to address civics and culture from a biblical worldview.

  1. 22H AGO

    The Mission Field of Government w/ Macario de la Cruz

    This week, Debi is joined by Macario de la Cruz, VP of Advancement for Center for Arizona Policy Macario and Debi discuss the important work of the Center for Arizona Policy.  Pastor Macario talks about how critical it is that churches engage, not only to speak truth to those in power, but also to offer ministry and hope to those who serve our state.  He shares the heart and mission of the Church Ambassador Network, connecting local pastors to their state legislators. Finally, Macario and Debi discuss his work with Proyecto por la Familia de Arizona. Hispanic voters are largely very religious and very socially conservative, but have only radically left leaning news sources that stoke fear and distrust. It is important to connect to them, particularly through church leaders To learn more about the Church Ambassador Network, visit https://www.azpolicy.org/church-ambassador-network/ To view the AZ voter guide, visit https://www.azvoterguide.com/ Proyecto Por La Familia https://www.azpolicy.org/por-la-familia/ To Find out more about Dream City Church visit  https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    44 min

  2. APR 30

    Helping Our Cities Thrive w/ Jan Dubauskas

    This week, Debi is joined by Councilwoman Jan Dubauskas, of Scottsdale City Council Jan and Debi discuss the important work of city councils.  City Councils across the country have enormous budgets and make decisions that greatly impact our daily lives..   Jan and Debi discuss some of the specific and often contentious decisions that city councils have to make. They also discuss what skillset and background lends itself to being a good councilmen. Jan shares some ways in which the public can be more involved in their cities and learn more about the ins and outs of city government. Finally, they discuss ways in which voters can research and vet candidates for these nonpartisan races. To learn more or to get more involved in Scottsdale City government:  Scottsdale City Council  https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/council Government 101: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/city-government-101 Citizen's Police Academy: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/police/community-partnerships-and-programs/police-citizens-academy Citizen's Water Academy: https://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/water/education/citizen-academy To Find out more about Dream City Church visit  https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    45 min

  3. APR 23

    ESA Battles w/ Matt Beieinberg

    This week, Debi is joined by Matt Beieinberg, Director of Education Policy at Goldwater Institute Matt and Debi discuss ballot initiatives and the various ways that they end up on your ballot.  Arizona has unique laws related to ballot initiatives which make them nearly impossible to correct or remove. Because of this, far left organizations will spend millions of dollars to get radical initiatives on Arizona ballots and to deceive voters. The rule of thumb for propositions should be to decline to sign these petitions unless groups you trust are promoting them, and to err on the side of voting no if you are uncertain about their effect. Matt and Debi also discuss the state's nationally acclaimed ESA program and the wildly inaccurate and dishonest reporting that has been used to target this popular program. They discuss the current efforts to get an anti-ESA initiative on the ballot that would decimate the program and harm Arizona families. To learn more about Goldwater Institute visit https://www.goldwaterinstitute.org/ To learn more about how ESAs help Arizona families and why the program is worth protecting, visit https://azlovesesas.com/ To Find out more about Dream City Church visit  https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    46 min

  4. APR 16

    Parents Know Best w/ Erin Rathier

    This week, Debi is joined by Erin Rathier, founder and director of Ignite Homeschool Ministries. Debi and Erin discuss the many school choice options that families in Arizona currently have. Children's needs and the needs of individual families are not one size fits all, so school options should reflect those needs. Debi and Erin discuss their own paths with homeschooling children and helping other homeschool families to thrive. ESA has been an important part of opening opportunities for families to homeschool or to choose private school. They discuss how public school and private or homeschool should not be competing with each other. The goal of all involved should be what is best for children. They discuss the ballot initiative that is currently being circulated and how detrimental this would be to Arizona families if it were to get on the ballot and be passed into law. #DeclineToSign all ballot initiatives related to education. Finally they talk about Ignite, where both Erin and Debi work and how needs are being met for homeschool families. To learn more about Ignite Homeschool Ministries visit https://www.ignitehm.org/ To learn more about how ESAs help Arizona families and why the program is worth protecting, visit https://azlovesesas.com/ To Find out more about Dream City Church visit  https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    41 min

  5. APR 2

    Defending State Law w/ Warren Petersen

    This week, Debi is joined by Senator Warren Petersen, Arizona Senate President Senator Peterson explains the basic makeup and process of the state legislature, the role of Senate President and the process of being selected to serve as Senate President. Debi and Senator Petersen discuss how Kris Mayes,  our current Arizona Attorney General, has repeatedly and willfully failed to do her job defending state law in the courts.   Our state law allows the Senate President to have standing and to step in as the de-facto AG to defend state law when the sitting AG refuses. Senator Petersen has been doing this for the last several years. Senator Petersen discusses several of these important cases including protecting girls' sports and keeping our communities safe from sex offenders.  They also discuss the importance of the role of Attorney General and why this next election is critical. To learn more about the state legislature, visit https://www.azleg.gov/ To connect with Senator Petersen, visit https://www.petersenforag.com/ To Find out more about Dream City Church visit  https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    38 min

  6. MAR 27

    NextGen Conservatives w/ Taylor Sharp

    This week, Debi is joined by Taylor Sharp, influencer and investigative journalist.  Taylor is a young Christian, a Gen Z conservative and social media influencer with a significant following. Taylor talks about how he got started as a young teen and about how Charlie Kirk influenced his life path. Taylor attends protests, asks protestors questions, and records the interactions. Debi and Taylor discuss how Gen Z views the world, politics, conservatism, and the major political parties.  It is important that we listen to, mentor and encourage young conservatives. They have a unique voice that is unlike older generations. Gen Z is straightforward, unafraid of ruffling feathers and they highly value authenticity and relationships.   You can follow Taylor on Instagram @realTaylorSharp on  YouTube @realTaylorSharp and on X  @TaylorSharp1776 To Find out more about Dream City Church visit  https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    40 min

  7. MAR 19

    Living Hope w/ Tina Hansen

    This week, Debi is joined by Tina Hansen. She and her husband Derek, last week's guest, pastor the Dream City Campus in Show Low.  Tina is  also the director of the Living Hope Dream Center in Show Low, AZ Tina shares her own story of being a poor single mom with two young children and how she fought to get herself and her children out of difficult circumstances. She also shares the tragic story of her son's death several years ago. She chose to hold fast to God and allow him to use these difficult life experiences to strengthen and equip her to help other women in need. Debi and Tina discuss the Hope House, a pregnancy care home and Dream Center program that houses young mothers, provides housing, transportation, job training, help with education, baby supplies. life skills and community. Tina also shares her heart for other women in need who didn't meet the criteria for entrance into the Hope House and how that led to the development of new emergency housing. The goal is to get women and their families off the streets or out of dangerous situations and help get them into a more stable environment.  To connect with the Living Hope Dream Center visit: https://livinghopecenters.org/ To learn more about and support JC Supercars visit https://jcsupercars.com/ To Donate to the Dream Institute, which funds Living Hope, visit https://thedreaminstitute.org/ To Find out more about Dream City Church https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    46 min

  8. MAR 13

    Love and Truth w/ Derek Hansen

    This week, Debi is joined by Pastor Derek Hansen, campus pastor at the White Mountains campus of Dream City Church. Pastor Derek talks about growing up Mormon and about the journey that led him away from the Morman church and to a relationship with Christ.  They talk about the unique area where their campus is located. Derek and Debi discuss how his campus is landlocked by tribal land and about the relationships the church has built in the community.  They discuss the high levels of addiction and abuse among Native communities and how the church is uniquely equipped to bring hope and a new life.  They also discuss the importance of speaking and teaching about Civics and about culturally relevant topics inside the church.  In these chaotic times, so many, especially the next generation, are seeking answers and looking for truth that only the Word of God can provide. To connect with the White Mountains campus visit  https://www.dreamcitychurch.us/locations/showlow-az/ To Find out more about Dream City Church https://dreamcitychrch.us Please follow Into the Fire podcast on your favorite podcast platform, give us a 5-star rating and leave a review

    43 min
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In Daniel 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego stood for truth in a culture, and against a government that was hostile to their values. They were willing to go into the fire if necessary.  God didn't spare them the FROM the furnace but He was with them IN the fire. In today's culture, standing for truth may be challenging. The world around us is hostile to the Word of God and to biblical values. But we are called to be salt and light. (Matthew 5: 13-16) God has placed us at this time in history on purpose and for a purpose.  Join us as we get better equipped to address civics and culture from a biblical worldview.

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