Faith & Freedom: John Schneider, Dr. Phyllis Chesler, Pastor Anthony Thomas, & Allison Beatty

In this powerful episode, actor, filmmaker, and musician John Schneider shares his experience of loss and finding hope through faith, Dr. Phyllis Chesler discusses her efforts to save women in Afghanistan from mistreatment and honor killings, while Pastor Anthony Thomas delivers a message about spiritual warfare and the importance of baptism, and Freedom Foundation attorney Allison Beatty talks about taking action against local unions and providing resources for teachers to get involved. Stick around until the end for hunting tips and something to make you smile!

[2:20] Shemane welcomes actor, filmmaker, author, and musician John Schneider to his experience of loss and how it has changed his perspective on life and death; grief and questions about losing his wife loved one, Alicia, but also finds hope in God's inspiration for an album and a book that Alicia started writing before passing away; determination to finish the book in Alicia's voice, which offers wisdom on living with no regrets, and is meant to help others going through similar experiences; the importance of being tough, wise, and prepared for the worst while fighting for the Kingdom and country
[12:40] Dr. Phyllis Chesler joins to discuss her experiences as a bride in Afghanistan and her efforts to save other women from similar plights; the mistreatment of women and the lack of attention from feminist icons; the issue of honor killings and the need for awareness and action; the importance of understanding the cultural context of honor killings and the need to address the underlying issues of violence and barbarism
[25:28] Pastor Anthony Thomas returns, sharing a message warning of a dangerous season of spiritual warfare; the need for vigilance and prayer to resist evil forces; Shemane shares her experience of being water baptized and how it's important for believers today; the significance of baptism as a necessary step after salvation; recommendations for new spiritual seekers
[37:38] Shemane introduces Freedom Foundation attorney Allison Beatty to discuss the organizing of complaints against a local union for harassing them in an attempt to collect more members; union tactics such as coming into schools during class time and yelling at teachers; how the Freedom Foundation has helped; help for unions in other states, and opportunities for local independent unions to get started; resources for teachers to get involved

Resources:

John Schneider –

John Schneider Studios

Dr. Phyllis Chesler –

Phyllis Chesler Organization

Pastor Anthony Thomas –

Tip of the Spear Church

Tearing Down Strongholds Ministries

Allison Beatty –

Freedom Foundation

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