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Welcome to Come Let Us Reason Together, the podcast from Lenny Esposito and Come Reason Ministries. Here, we dig deeply into ways Christianity shows itself as an intelligent and rational faith. Episodes include topics about faith, ethics, worldview, and philosophy from a distinctly Christian perspective. Join us each week and see just how rational faith can be!
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Join Chazz Palminteri every week as he shares his life lessons about Hollywood, Broadway and the craft of acting, writing and directing. Learn the secret to producing your own one person show. Lookout for great guests & great conversation. Not to be missed !!
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This is the first time we have ever had an influencer on the show! On this weeks episode we feature YouTube influencer Jen Smith, who has amassed over 8 billion views on her channel! In this episode, we talk about the world of social media stardom, the challenges it brings, and the impact it has on personal life. Jen Smith, a powerhouse in the digi…
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Why Are Churches Blessing Same Sex Couples While Denying Same Sex Marriage? There’s an alarming trend beginning to emerge in churches today across Christendom. Conservative Catholic, Orthodox and even Evangelical churches have taken to offer blessings to same-sex couples while still trying to hold that same-sex unions are against the teachings of s…
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This weeks guest is the incredibly talented actress, songwriter, singer, dancer, and Broadway star Orfeh! In this episode, we talk about the world of Broadway, the nuances of performance, life lessons, and the current state of the arts. Orfeh, best known for her Tony-nominated role as Paulette in the Broadway musical "Legally Blonde," brings her un…
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One Nation Under God: How America’s Christian Heritage Shaped Our Country We’ve heard the phrase “American Exceptionalism.” Just what is it that makes America different? In a word, it’s Christianity. Because Christianity so changed and infused the culture, Christian ideas provided the foundation of the American experiment. Indeed, America could not…
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In this week's episode, I'm answering some fantastic questions submitted by you, our amazing listeners! We'll explore a wide range of topics, and touch on the challenges and issues we face in today's world. We'll discuss the generation divide and how Gen Z feels lost, and what can be done to bridge this gap. We’ll also cover how to get out of a job…
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How We Became a Crotch-Driven Culture Pride month, transgender ideology, throuples, onlyFans, sexual self-expression, InCels, and abortion. It seems that almost all the issues that capture the attention and the headlines today center around the pelvis. How is it that the center of our culture revolves around the vulgar and the crass? How did civili…
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In this week's episode, we dive deep into some heavy yet essential topics, exploring the essence of finding joy and gratitude in life despite the challenges. We're covering a wide range of subjects, including Christina Applegate's diagnosis of MS and the depression that followed, the controversial death pods in Switzerland, and the inspiring people…
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Understanding In-vitro Fertilization As A Christian Reproduction, in vitro fertilization, and all of the questions that go along with it have been making the headlines recently. Did the Southern Baptists really oppose IVF treatments for infertile couples? How can pro-life people be against bringing more babies into the world? Just what issues are t…
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In this special episode, we are thrilled to be joined by actor and playwright Ronnie Marmo to discuss his critically acclaimed play, "I'M NOT A COMEDIAN... I'M LENNY BRUCE," directed by the legendary Joe Mantegna. Ronnie Marmo has an impressive career, starring in over 60 feature films and television shows. You might recognize him from his recent g…
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Pope Francis vs Augustine: Are People "Fundamentally Good"? In a recent 60 Minutes television interview, Pope Francis made the claim that people are "fundamentally good in heart." Such a statement by the head of the Roman Catholic church seems to directly contradict Catholic theology, going all the way back to Saint Augustine! Is the pope renouncin…
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Do you guys have any pet peeves? I'd like to hear what other peoples pet peeves are, common or uncommon. Leave your comments below! Its been a while since I have had the amazingly talented Kathrine Narducci & hilarious Tara Cannistraci on, but it feels like we havent skipped a beat. On this weeks episode Tara had an encounter on the road while driv…
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What's the Big Deal About The Trinity, Anyway? The Trinity. It forms the center of Christian doctrine, yet most Christians today either don’t understand it or ignore it as something not important. But if God wasn’t a triune being, our salvation would be impossible. How can we make the Trinity more comprehensible? In this episode I interview Dr. Fre…
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In this weeks episode we dive into the age old concept of the 7 deadly sins and their profound impact on modern-day living. From pride to greed, envy to wrath, sloth to gluttony, and lust to envy, these sins have woven themselves into the fabric of human behavior, shaping our decisions and perspectives. We dissect each sin and examine how they mani…
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Leveraging Culture for Christianity It's no secret we're no longer living in a Christian culture when we see all of the various ways that church has been displaced in our society. How can we share our faith with people who simply aren't interested in religion anymore? By leveraging the desires and the thoughts that people do have to show them that …
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What Does Athens Have to Do With Jerusalem? That question was first famously asked by the church father Tertullian when he was contemplating the relationship between Greek philosophy and church theology. Today, many people wonder the same thing. Do we need all that egghead scholasticism or can’t we just love Jesus? Yet, for most of Christian histor…
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What sets apart loving someone from finding your soulmate? Can we differentiate between lust and love? And how many times can a person realistically experience love? You remember that there was a lesson about this in "A Bronx Tale", right? In this podcast we explore the nuances of relationships and the emotional intricacies that define our connecti…
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J. Warner Wallace: The Inside Scoop on True Crime Can a homicide detective who dealt with murderers and death really uncover important truths about how to live? In this fascinating interview, Lenny speaks with Det. J. Warner Wallace about his career as a cold-case detective and his new book The Truth in True Crime. In it, Wallace shares the fifteen…
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This is not your ordinary episode. In this weeks episode, I make a huge announcement for an upcoming film that I wrote, produced & stared in. Sounds a lot like "A Bronx Tale" and that's because this film is called "A Bronx Tale | The Original One Man Show". We finally filmed my one man show and put it in a cinematic format that has never been done …
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Learning From 35 Answered Prayers in the Bible Throughout the Bible, we see the heroes of the faith coming in prayer to God for all kinds of issues, But have you really studied just how they prayed? In this interview with Dr. Nathan Ward, author of _Our Eyes Are On You: A Study of Biblical Prayer_, we discuss what specific things effective prayers …
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This week's episode takes a unique turn as I find myself in LA alongside my talented son, Dante Palminteri. Dante wears many hats as a singer, songwriter, and actor. Join us as we talk about life in LA, the challenges of the entertainment industry, and share some hilarious anecdotes. Throughout this episode, we dive into acting intricacies, the emo…
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What Dangers Does AI Hold For The Future? Artificial intelligence is quickly being integrated into more and more systems we use to work and create. But are there dangers to it? Past doomsday scenarios in film may not be realistic, but ther are some legitimate cautions we should heed that accompany the benefits of AI. In this episode, Lenny joins th…
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Join us for an engaging and insightful conversation on the Chazz Palminteri Podcast with the legendary actor and esteemed guest Frank Grillo! In this episode, we talk about the world of acting, navigating the industry, life lessons, the power of manifestation, martial arts, and a candid discussion on the current state of the country. As two Bronx n…
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Belief, Denial, and Delusion: Lessons from Jeremiah People will hold their beliefs strongly. If a belief is justified, that should be the case. But what happens when we believe things that aren’t true because we simply don’t want to? We have many examples throughout history of people denying or deluding themselves into believing things about God th…
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On this weeks episode of the Chazz Palminteri Show, we have two very special guests. Join us with two extraordinary guests, Justin Fortune and Tamara Frapasella. Justin, a former professional boxer turned renowned coach, brings a wealth of experience from his days in the ring to his current role as the owner of a thriving boxing gym. He is perhaps …
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Losing Culture: How Relativism Makes People More Savage Why do we see more incivility in our society today? We read about the increase in mass shootings, student violence against speakers with whom they disagree, and an ever-growing online belligerence. And what's worse is our country and our world are being divided among ideological lines where no…
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Back by popular demand Kathrine Narducci & Tara Cannistraci! On this weeks episode Kathrine brought a list of questions that she wanted to ask us all on the show. These questions are both physiological and thought provoking. Now we have gotten to know each other every well over the past few years, but we are constantly still learning new things abo…
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Fake News! How the Misinformation Police Get It Wrong What counts as misinformation, disinformation or fake news? Are people so led astray by today's social media that they continually confuse facts with opinion? Lenny examines a journalarticle by political sciientists who claim to show how people get their facts and opinions wrong. However, there'…
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This week we have a very special guest. It is none other than the amazingly talented Federico Castelluccio, who is an Italian actor known for his versatile acting talent and passion for art. Born in Naples, Italy, Castelluccio's upbringing infused him with a deep appreciation for art and culture from a young age. Castelluccio's career spans across …
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Deconstruction, Doubt, and Christianity: The Bobby Conway Interview Doubt about the claims of Christianity have existed since the day of Jesus's resurrection. Many young people today are deconstructing their faith based on their doubts. But what happens when the one wrestling with doubt is a pastor? How does he face his congregation each week? In t…
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I cant believe I'm saying this folks, but Sandy Blue-Eyes is off the market. For the first time in decades, he has finally settled down with someone who truly makes him happy. You have to hear all about it in this brand new episode of the Chazz Palminteri Show. New York City is my home. I was born and raised in the Bronx, NY which ultimately led to…
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Defusing the Wars Against Men and Culture: The Nancy Pearcey Interview Our culture is in crisis in many different ways. Depression rates are soaring, young men are finding it more difficult to find their place in this world, confusion over the value that our bodies hold is commonplace, as is the idea that morality isn’t rooted in fact. In special i…
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This weeks episode is definitely a special one!!! We have the one and only Joseph Abboud. Joseph is an American menswear fashion designer and author. I would put him on the top of the list right next to Ralph Lauren, Versaci, Tommy Hilfiger and any other mens fashion designer. The National Arts Club has been awarding its Medal of Honor to some of f…
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Christianity and Masculinity: What Does it Mean to Be a A Man? What does it mean to be a Christian and a man in 2024? Is it the hyper-aggressiveness and crudity of an Andrew Tate or is it a benign passivity of a Ward Cleaver? Here, we examine the extremes, the stereotypes, and the assertions of how manhood has gone wrong. But we also look to Jesus—…
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