#067: Rep. Ismail "Izzy" Smith-Wade-El Interview

Join hosts Dillon & Desimber for a special holiday episode of The God Squad as we welcome Rabbi Seth Goldstein of Temple Beth Hatfiloh (Olympia, WA)!We’re diving into the history, practice, and purpose of Hanukkah — from the origin story to the meaning of the menorah, modern celebrations, and why this festival of light still speaks powerfully today.Whether you celebrate or you’re just curious, pull up a seat. It’s going to be warm, wise, joyful, and full of good conversation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The God Squad is LIVE every Thursday at 5 PM PST! Tune in with Dillon & Desimber to get your weekly dose of faith, sanity, and politics. This week, the Squad talks about Trump's racism and sleepiness, as well as a particular essay from Oklahoma upperclassman Samantha Fulnecky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Squad is Live with Pennsylvania State Representative Ismail "Izzy" Smith-Wade-El. Join us for a candid conversation about the state of politics, a nation divided, a recent election indicating a shift in the tide after a year of under the Trump Administrative, and what's next on deck for Rep Izzy. Tune In every Thursday @ 8pm EST for your dose of faith, sanity, and politics with Dillon & Desimber!  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Dillon & Desimber on The God Squad LIVE to chop up Today's News.... The state of our Democracy, The Recent Election, The Epstein Files, and More... it's a wild week in the United States. Get your weekly dose of Faith, Sanity, and Politics tonight with The God Squad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join hosts Dillon Naber Cruz and Desimber Rose for an engaging evening of theological discussion!Featured Guest: Author Greg CareyWe'll dive deep into Greg Carey's compelling work, Rereading Revelation: Theology, Ethics, and Resistance, exploring fresh perspectives on one of the Bible's most misunderstood books. What does Revelation really say about power, resistance, and faithful witness in challenging times?Dr. Carey invites us to reconsider how "our social and commercial entanglements may compromise our loyalty to Jesus Christ" and challenges us to read Revelation not as a roadmap to the end times, but as a call to resist empire and remain faithful in the face of cultural pressure.Whether you're passionate about biblical scholarship, wrestling with questions of faith and justice, or just looking for thoughtful conversation, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Squad is Back to chop it up with current events, the government shutdown, the Fake Ceasefire and all the shenanigans and shams that make up the present day reality in these United States of America. Tune in with Dillon & Desimber for your weekly dose of faith, sanity, and politics! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss the latest in the world of politics. The Young Republican group chat has been leaked, JD Vance is planning a military display on No Kings Day, and lots more to discuss on this week's episode of The God Squad! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is still on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in to discuss how we keep on keeping on in the midst of this exhausting fascistic takeover of the United States. Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber (and sometimes Matt) live every Thursday at 5 PM PST on The God Squad.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back with another God Squad, and even though Desimber Rose is on vacation, fear not because author, farmer, and publisher Matthew J. Distefano is here to fill in. Pete Hegseth delivered a dystopian and cringe speech to the US Military brass and the fundamentalist f***wittery presses on from the Religious Right. Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber (and sometimes Matt) live every Thursday at 5 PM PST on The God Squad.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We are back again with this week's news and the state of our nation under an ever-increasing oppressive administration. The First Amendment is under attack, corporations are bowing the knee to a thin-skinned President who doesn't believe networks should have a license if they don't have nice things to say about him... specifically. Where do we go from here... will the First Amendment survive the Trump Administration? Tune in and talk it out with Dillon & Desimber live every Thursday on The God Squad.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.