Kevin posted a picture of Abraham Lincoln this week on social media in celebration of Juneteenth. It blew up. Monique and Kevin share their perspectives on the pros and cons of Juneteenth and how it's been hijacked by race grievance hustlers.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. This week, our friend Katy Faust (from Them Before Us), is coming back on the show to discuss recent developments in the public conversations about IVF and surrogacy. We are going to consider these technologies in light o…

Last month, we did a show about the "woke right." And then our friend, Alisa Childers, re-released it on her podcast platform. Since then, we've received a lot of feedback about the show and continued to research the issues. Some people say the "woke right" isn't a thing. Others say, it's "absolutely a thing." It's a lot to process. We don't claim …

There is so much confusion among Christians about the issue of counseling and mental illness. Some think that it undermines the authority of Scripture to even see a therapist. Others seem to lack discernment about how to prevent therapy becoming a gateway to unbiblical life choices. We've asked our friend, Dr. David King, professor in social work a…

A key theme on the podcast this year is justice for the pre-born. We are exploring the issue from a variety of different angles. The overturning of Roe hasn't automatically increased safety for the pre-born. Chemical abortions are on the rise. We've asked our friend, OB-GYN Dr. Chris Cirucci to come back on the show and explain the dangers of chemi…

In the final episode of the season (and Isaac's final episode on the podcast), our hosts sit down with Andrew Klavan, award-winning author and host of the Andrew Klavan Show at the Daily Wire, for a conversation on everything from the phrase 'Christ is King' to current events to the church's mission in the postmodern world. 2:10 - Christ Is King 5:…

Join Monique and Kevin as they chop it up about President Biden's recent speech at Morehouse and what happens when you make "blackness" your core identity.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

Whenever we hear pastors talk about the "marginalized" or the "oppressed," we usually cringe a little inside. A deeply biblical idea has been co-opted by the culture and morphed to mean something completely different. We want to have a public conversation about this confusion and see if we help straighten out what has become a very crooked line by …

Is abortion a moral or political issue? Or, is that a false dichotomy? And how is America's pro-life movement doing at navigating the post-Roe world? To answer these questions, Rena & Isaac sit down with IFF fellow Liliana Zylstra, pro-life canvasser and president of Grove City College's pro-life club, to hit a wide range of topics, ranging from IV…

We have been watching the rise of some very....odd....posts on Twitter that sound an awful lot like BLM sounded a few years ago. Only they are on the right. We have been very confused about what to make of these posts. Kevin is coming back on the show to break it all down for us in a way that we (and you!) can understand.…

In this episode Kevin and Monique chat with pastor Toussaint Adams on the importance of proper doctrine and theology in the local church and how poor theology has led to the breakdown of many local black churches.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

How prevalent is human trafficking in modern business? Do movies like Sound of Freedom offer an accurate depiction of anti-trafficking work? And how can Christians help with this fight? In this episode, Isaac & Rena sit down with John Richmond, former U.S. Ambassador to combat trafficking and field officer for International Justice Mission in Chenn…

What is happening in the Middle East right now? What are the implications of Israel's recent retaliation against Iran? We asked our friend, Kevin Briggins, to come on and help us understand the situation. His background in Middle East Studies helped us differentiate between facts and fear.In the second segment, Monique and Krista discussed recent c…

Kevin and Monique chat with Ty -- on the topic of Black Hebrew IsraelitesBy Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

Monique is joined by guest co-host, Elizabeth Urbanowicz, and together they will answer questions we have received from kids and teens about living as a Christian in today's culture.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

Monique and Krista spill the tea about their unpopular opinions that they don't really talk about in public....until now.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

What's the deal with TikTok? What really happened when the CCP crushed Hong Kong? And how can conservatives tell great stories? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Kohn, director of marketing & communications at the Acton Institute in Grand Rapids, MI and producer of the award-winning documentary The Hong Konger, for a wide-ranging conversation …

Monique and Kevin react to clips from Lecrae's recent interview with Jackie Hill Perry. Monique shares some candid feelings about tokenism in the "white evangelical industrial complex" and Kevin goes off about why he thinks Lecrae and JHP owe the church an apology about past statements they've made about social justice.…

The annual meeting for the World Economic Forum was a few weeks ago. We want to catch you up about what the WEF is and what they are trying to accomplish. If you’ve heard the terms “the great reset,” or the “fourth Industrial Revolution” but don’t really know what that means be sure to tune in. It’s a globalist movement that is reshaping our everyd…

We are answering the most frequent question we get on the road. For the first time, we are having a public conversation about Monique's backstory and how she came to be a missionary in South Africa, her emergency transition off the mission field and why she went back, even though she thought she might die there for the sake of the Gospel.…

Recently more African Americans have taken to social media to express their frustration with the current reigning political party. Is it time for black Americans to consider moving away from the Democrat party?By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

We are getting more and more people writing into the ministry asking for help to think through where the line in the sand is for them when it comes to their jobs conflicting with their religious convictions. We will talk to our friend John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center, to get his perspective on what Christians should do to prepare fo…

Christians generally agree that the Bible commands us to take care of orphans. But there is robust discussion about what qualifies as being in the child's best interest. In recent years, the principles of Critical Adoption Theory have shaped the policies and practices for many adoption agencies. There is a growing sentiment, even among Christian ad…

In this episode, Isaac sits down with Monique Duson, president and founder of the Center for Biblical Unity, for a wide-ranging conversation about DEI, colorblindness, and racialism in Christian higher education. Enjoy!By IFF

Does Fani Willis, DA of Fulton County, GA represent the culture of black women? We also discuss the idea that black women often need to soften their voice to become accepted when speaking to white people or in majority white circles.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

The phrase “human flourishing” has become a weird buzz word that encompasses the idea of "whatever makes me happy." But true human flourishing can only come when we follow the Creator’s design for how humanity is supposed to work. Monique and Krista do a deep dive on what we call our "Creation Identity," things that are objectively true for all hum…

Monique's ministry partner (Krista) surprises Kevin and Monique with a series TikTok videos and Twitter posts. We record their raw reactions.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

Religious institutions are increasingly threatened with lawsuits, smear cam­paigns, hostile media coverage, adversarial legislation, aggressive government administrative action, and more. Our friends at the Religious Freedom Institute will share strategies to help churches, Christians schools and ministries to remain faithful to their core convicti…

Should Christians support the existence of Jewish temples or Islamic mosques? What about the rise of displays by the Satanic Temple? How do we make sense of religious freedom in a pluralistic society? Guest: Dr. Mark David Hall, professor of political science at Regent UniversityBy Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

The landscape of the Middle East changed on October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a withering attack on Israel. The war that followed is re-igniting debates over the world’s perception of the Jewish people, and the right of Israel to exist as a free state. In this episode, Isaac and Rena sit down with Dr. Amos Guiora, a scholar and retired Lieutenant…

It's our first show of 2024! We are discussing the Katt Williams interview on Club Shay Shay and answering the question, "Who are the gatekeepers in the black community?"By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

"Community Schools" are continuing to expand in 2024. However, we want to empower parents to know how to decode this movement. Parents deserve to know exactly what these are about. Guest: Kelly SkeBy Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

The on-going war in Israel has raised several questions for us. What involvement should Christians have with war? Is there a biblical case for Christians to participate in the military, given that it could mean bombing innocent civilians? After all, didn’t Jesus command us to love our enemies and “turn the other cheek”? We asked Dr. Eric Patterson,…

Join Monique and Krista for the LIVE SEASON 6 kickoff! We will be talk to our friend, Katy Faust, about practical strategies for raising conservative kids in the midst of "woke" ideology, even if they attend public school.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

Almost 2 years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, what does the situation look like on the ground? How is the conflict shaping (and being shaped by) our perspective on geopolitics? In this episode, Isaac and Rena sit down with Steven Moore, head of the Ukraine Freedom Project, for a conversation on everything from the politics of war to how Ukr…

Welcome to Another Angle, a long-form interview podcast from the Institute for Faith & Freedom! In this inaugural episode, student fellows Isaac Willour and Rena Mainetti sit down with Grove City professor and public intellectual Dr. Carl Trueman to discuss the exvangelical phenomenon, Trueman's appearance in the Daily Wire documentary What Is A Wo…

Have black men (in the world and in the church) been groomed to support feminism and the lgbtq+ ideology in order to maintain their "black card" or be seen as the "right type of black"?On this episode of Off Code Kevin and Monique sit down with Heritage Foundation Fellow, Delano Squires to discuss the feminization of the black male voice.…

Monique and Krista wrap up season 5 of All The Things!By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

Entrepreneurship is one of the quickest ways to elevate communities out of poverty, but is "the system" withholding the resources needed for black entrepreneurship? Our guest, April Chapman, talks about black entrepreneurship the successes, the struggles, and what is needed to do it well.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

***Part 3 of our Series on Human Trafficking***Human trafficking in our neighborhoods, our churches and our homesWe are concluding our series of discussions about the issue of human trafficking. In this episode, we will hear from a former stay-at-home mom who now helps victims of human trafficking get to safety and begin the healing process. Carrie…

***Part 2 of our Series on Human Trafficking***An Insider Explains How Human Traffickers are CaughtAs we've been researching questions about the film, Sound of Freedom, we have interacted with various insiders who work in the field of human trafficking. Our guest for this discussion has worked in a human trafficking law enforcement unit in a major …

Kevin and Monique sit down with leader and Civil Rights Activist Bob Woodson to discuss the stong history of the black community and the current obstacles.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

During the month of October, we are facilitating a series of discussions about the issue of human trafficking. In this episode, we will go behind the scenes of the Orange County Rescue Mission, a ministry that does full wrap-around service to help those coming out human trafficking to heal and hopefully find ultimate freedom in the Gospel.…

We hadn't even heard the term "Christian Nationalism" until about two years ago. Now, there is a growing division among Christians about how to think about the relationship between faith and government. Last December, we had a discussion over dinner with our friend Sam Sey about the issue. Now we are going to have a public conversation to share our…

There are a lot of things flying under the banner of "black culture." Monique and Kevin discuss what black culture has been and what it is currently.By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins

We are excited to finally have our friend, Christopher Yuan, on the show. He will share a little about his journey out of homosexuality, as well as his perspectives on the "Side B" approach to helping those who struggle with same sex attraction. This is a very important discussion, especially for parents and pastors.…

In our effort to push back against critical social justice, Christians can't forget to clearly articulate the biblical case for justice. Monique and Krista have each chosen three issues to highlight that they think are a current injustice, according to God's standards.By Monique Duson & Krista Bontrager

Kevin and Monique discuss the harms and benefits of black storytelling. Storytelling is an essential part of many cultures. Within black American culture retelling slave narratives, Jim Crow, and personal experiences with racial injustices are common; but can too much rehearsal of injustice be unhelpful?…

Congress is continuing to have more hearings about UFOs. We'll be taking a closer look at the religious component to alien encounters. It is important for Christians to give some thought to this issue, as it is going to continue to be in the news and many of our friends and family are trying to make sense of their experiences.Guest: Kenneth Samples…

Monique and Kevin discuss the Florida state black history curriculum and share thoughts on why many people, include US Vice President Kamala Harris, are upset about it. Is everyone just being fragile?By Monique Duson & Kevin Briggins