Ep. 316 - JLTY Plus: The Sin of Empathy with Dr. Joe Rigney

Dr. Joe Rigney joins Kira to talk about empathy - what is it, why is it so destructive and how have we misunderstood it both in the church and society in general? Rigney discusses his new book, “The Sin of Empathy,” and why we need to “sober-minded” rather than peddlers of pity. “The main virtue that I commend is sober-mindedness. This is, another biblical term. And if you think about what does the word sober-minded mean, well, normally you think of sober in terms of drunkenness and alcohol, right? If you get drunk on alcohol, you're not sober, and so you need to sober up. The basic biblical claim then is you can be drunk on more than just alcohol.”Rigney is Fellow of Theology at New Saint Andrews College. He lives in Moscow, ID with his wife and three sons. Find his book on Amazon or wherever books are sold https://www.amazon.com/Sin-Empathy-Compassion-Its-Counterfeits/dp/B0DV3L5KR3

This week Kira takes on the controversial Texas stabbing that has ignited yet another race war in the media. Motivations of the case aside, Kira explores some deeper questions: Where are all our Black male leaders and what exactly are we normalizing in our own community? How does this case underscore a larger issue within the Black American community? What are our responsibilities to ourselves and the bridging of the racial divide? What would happen if we changed how we communicated our priorities?This isn’t an episode about who Kira thinks is right or wrong in this case. This is an episode about what Kira thinks is right and wrong about how we’re addressing this case. 

Kira welcomes Fox News contributor and author Steve Hilton to the show to talk about his new book 'Califailure' and the disaster that is California. Can it be fixed? Is there a way to turn the tide in America’s most controversial state? Inquiring minds want to know if Steve will run for CA governor...Kira asked, he answered. Steve's book, 'Califailure: Reversing the Ruin of America's Worst-Run State' is available at Amazon or wherever books are sold. https://www.amazon.com/Califailure-Reversing-Americas-Worst-Run-State/dp/0063390418/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0Follow Steve on X @stevehiltonx

Attacks on Teslas, Hamas rioters taking over campus buildings and harassing Jewish students, border madness, rogue judges...these are not simply symptoms of Trump Derangement Syndrome. This is war. Kira delivers a dire warning to Americans - We are at war. Get on a war footing or be prepared to lose more battles. Peace through strength is for you too.

America is currently in the throes of a CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS. California counted 5,000,000 ineligible votes in 2024. Other states across the nation are also certifying uncertifiable elections. The law is clear, and it is clearly being broken in many places, leading to questionable election results and a loss of trust by the public in our electoral system. Marly Hornick of United Sovereign America joins the show to discuss her groups meticulous voting research and findings, and how we can fix our electoral system and restore trust in the process. Research and resources available at https://unite4freedom.com/

In this episode, Kira Davis the recent Signalgate controversy, emphasizing the importance of discernment in political discourse. She explores the implications of the incident, critiques the reactions from both sides of the political spectrum, and calls for a more nuanced understanding of political events. 

Kira listened to CA Governor Gavin Newsom’s new podcast so you don’t have to. Some people are worried about conservatives platforming a radical leftist with aims at the White House. Some others are worried about their progressive hero rubbing elbows with conservative influencers. Is the podcast any good? Is it a threat to Republicans or a threat to Gavin himself? 

In 2022, parent-candidate Madison Miner won a spot on the Orange Unified School District school board, defeating a 20 year incumbent. A year later, she and another conservative board member were recalled by a massive union campaign. The district then proceeded to approve a nearly 10% pay raise for teachers. Shady, but not illegal. Unless...In recent months, Miner and others have uncovered an adulterous affair between school board President Ana Page and the president of the teachers union (OUEA) Greg Goodlander. Goodlander has since stepped down from his position, but the situation leaves parents asking - how long has this been going on and was there any conflict of interest during the pay raise negotiations? BTW, this pay raise will effectively bankrupt the district, per their own superintendent. Public records requests have been sent out. Miner joins the show to ask (and answer) some important questions. Across America, union-controlled school boards depend on being invisible to enact shady policy and conduct intimidation campaigns against concerned parents. Even if this isn't your district, this story affects every district. If this is happening in one place, it's surely happening in others. In order to fix the system, we must expose corruption at every level. Sunlight is the best disinfectant. send tips on this story to [email protected]

Poet, pastor and author Glen Scrivener of SpeakLifeUK joins Kira to talk about the "vibe shift" happening across the globe, spiritual awakenings and the mysteries of the union of physical reality and spiritual reality. @SpeakLifeUK SPEAKLIFEUKLove Jesus, Share Jesus. Captivating church and world with the love of Jesus. Begin 321 now at http://321course.com

The president of Ukraine stopped by the Oval Office today and historic fireworks ensued. Kira breaks down the encounter between Zelensky, Trump and Vance. Was this good or bad for the deal to end the war in Ukraine? Kira has thoughts.