A Three Stranded Cord: Community & Christ | A Social Lights Conversation (SE #111)
There is no Christian community outside of Christ. The closer you are to Christ, the closer you will draw the ones who you need to be near to. ~Pastor Toby Sumpter
In this episode, Jenna & Kenna discuss the root problem of generation Z’s loneliness with the founders of Social Lights, David Robison & Nathan Bilkis. Social Lights is a community building ministry that Self Evident is partnerning with to host a party that you are cordially invited to:
March 8th is Illinois Family Institute’s annual worldview conference, and this year’s theme is “the High Calling of Marriage and Family” (with a special invitation for generation Z to come for free!). After the conference, a post conference gathering for anyone between the ages of 18-35 will occur for new friendships to be forged and old ones to be strengthened. To register, email th*******************@gm***.com.
Sermon referenced: The Shape of Trinitarian Community
Article referenced: Gen Z, The Lonliness Epidemic. . .
Connect with Social Lights: get in touch through their blog!
The New Mainstream Media (SE #110)
Kenna and Jenna converse over how the way generation z take in news, and how the mainstream new sources have shifted dramatically in the past 4 years.
Hospital Admits “Gender-Affirming” Care Was Never Medically Necessary? (SE #109)
Chicago Children’s Hospital inadvertently admits that “gender-affirming” procedures were never backed by science and were never medically necessary. Christians are still mad about USAID funding being paused for re-evaluation. All of this on today’s episode of Self Evident!
Article: Is the Overhaul of USAID Good?
The Toxic Empathy Surrounding Illegal Immigrants (SE #108)
Over Christmas break, Alyssa was joined by Eliana to have a discussion about the toxic empathy surrounding the problem of illegal immigration and how we as Christians can seek the welfare of our country that protect and love our neighbors.
Read the Got Questions article referenced: What Does the Bible Say About Illegal Immigration
Read the WirePoints article referenced: Illinois Population Gains 68k in 2024 Due to Migrant Tidal Wave
Abortion Aids Abusers (SE #107)
Alyssa dives into the dark truth of the abortion industry. Abortion profits off of abuse.
Article Cited:
Abortion Aids Abusers:
selfevidentpodcast.com/2025/02/01/abortion-aids-abusers/
Live Action video:
Undercover Live Action Reporter: www.instagram.com/reel/DFlmDZzxPcB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Defund Planned Parenthood: defundplannedparenthood.com/#form
Did The Target Boycott Work? (SE #106)
Did the Target boycott work? Target roles back their DEI policies and Trump bans transgenders from the military. All of this and more on today’s episode.
Resources Referenced:
https://recruiting.army.mil/pao/facts_figures/
Worldview Conference:
https://illinoisfamily.org/event/worldview-conference-the-high-calling-of-marriage-and-family/
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Underrated Highlights from President Trump’s First Week (SE #105)
Kenna and Jenna attempt to wrangle all of the events, actions and orders President Trump accomplished during the first week of his administration. There. Is. So. Much. Together they dissect Melania’s statements through her style, the new government appoinments of Homeland Security and DOD, executive orders that flew under the radar due to the sheer amount of news he is consistently making and the deportation scandals.
To Listen to Alyssa’s episode on Day One and her comments on the most notorious executive orders, click here.
Day One Was a WIN (SE #104)
Alyssa dives into Inauguration– commenting on the iconic fashion looks of both Melania and Usha, and also discussing the major executive orders signed by President Trump on day one.
See below for all the articles referenced and resources given:
Washington Stand | Executive Orders Signed on Day One
The Guardian | Executive Orders List
White House | Cost of Living Crisis
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Listen to Alyssa’s episode on Price Capping
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Marriage & Children Are a Hope to be Cherished | Guest: Scott Phelps (SE #103)
In this episode, Jenna and Alyssa conclude their conversation with Scott Phelps, Founder and Director of the National Marriage Campaign (you can listen to part one right here). They discuss the top policies President Trump needs to enforce in order to protect the hope and joy of a future for Gen z and Gen Alpha, how true, in-person interaction is vital, and an event coming this March that YOU are cordially invited to!
Scott Phelps is the executive director of The National Marriage Campaign, formerly known as Abstinence and Marriage Partnership. The National Marriage Campaign was founded in 2004, and their mission is to let every teenager in the country hear a clearly reasoned, positive presentation on the blessings of abstinence until marriage and instruction on preparing for a healthy, future marriage.
The Vatican Is Now Allowing Gay Priests? (SE #102)
Alyssa dives into three big news stories regarding assisted suicide going a step further in Canada, another pastor being fired for sexual misconduct, and the big news that the Vatican is now allowing gay priests.
For the sources referenced:
Self Evident Assisted Suicide Episode: Bodily Autonomy is Not The Highest Good
Canadian Doctors & Organs from Live Assisted Suicide Patients
