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ON THIS PODCAST: Are you happy with our city?; Street Maintenance Board Meeting Recap. If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Street Maintenance Board, “Don/t Be Political, Just Share Your Opinion! If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: How to make a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Record Request, Certificate of Obligation Bonds(CO’s), Master Plans, Recreation Centers, $1 Million Dog Park, Airport Escalators, TOTAL City Debt Amount, Convention Center Hotel Development Corp. Budget, How to interpret the budget. If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Street maintenance fee and how to find important information on the city website. If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Things to Know, Where to Find Public Information and how to make a Public Information “Freedom of Information Act” Info Request (FOIA Request). Last Reading of the FY 2025 Budget happening this week If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

JUST AN AVERAGE CITIZEN PODCAST #37 - July 29, 2024 To view/listen to the entire podcast, go to JustAnAverageCitizen.com ON THIS PODCAST: Budget for 2024-2025 If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Quick Primer of 2024-2025 Proposed City Budget (Don’t let this subject scare you away!) If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Review of City Council Meeting from June 13, 2024 where a $1 Million dog park was approved! If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “The Queering of the American Child” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/4cGIFFS ON THIS PODCAST: American children are learning a lot about sex, "gender," and sexuality in their schools. District administrators, teachers, and even librarians are obsessed with pushing inappropriate topics onto kids, all in the name of fostering "inclusion." Children today learn that they were "assigned a sex at birth" and can change their sex or "gender" at will. Kids are no longer learning to read, write, or do math, but they are learning how to be "radical gender" activists. Meanwhile, school districts keep parents in the dark, hiding critical information about the health and well-being of their children from them. American education wasn't like this forty years ago.The cult of Queer Theory changed everything. Inspired by the religious teachings of Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick,Queer Activists "queered" American education. Schools are no longer teaching children how to flourish in society—they are initiating children into the cult of Queer Theory. Once initiated, children "experience the queer" as they adopt a new cult identity and embark on the destructive path of social and medical "transition." In this book,The Queering of the American Child, Logan Lancing and James Lindsay explain what Queer Theory is, where it comes from, how it got into schools, and what it's doing to children nationwide. The cult of Queer Theory preys on children, and it must be understood if we are ever to stop the madness. Logan Lancingis an author, speaker, and the founder of itsnotinschools.com. In his first book,The Woke Warpath: How Marxists Use Race and Gender to Break America, Lancing exposed the insidious ideas behind the radical movements to defund the police, radicalize children in classrooms, and trample the rights of women. He is known for his public lectures on Critical Race Theory, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Queer Theory. Lancing’s website itsnotinschools.com, explains what these “woke” theories are, where they come from, and how they show up in children’s classrooms nationwide. James Lindsayis an author, internationally recognized speaker, and the founder and president of New Discourses. He is best known for his relentless criticism of "Woke" ideology, the now-famous Grievance Studies Affair, and his bestselling books including Race Marxism and Cynical Theories, which has been translated into over twenty languages. In addition to writing and speaking, including at the Oxford Union, Library of Congress, and European Parliament, Lindsay is the voice of the New Discourses Podcast and has been a guest on prominent media outlets including The Joe Rogan Experience, Glenn Beck, Fox News, and NPR. To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “The Queering of the American Child” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/4cGIFFS ON THIS PODCAST: American children are learning a lot about sex, "gender," and sexuality in their schools. District administrators, teachers, and even librarians are obsessed with pushing inappropriate topics onto kids, all in the name of fostering "inclusion." Children today learn that they were "assigned a sex at birth" and can change their sex or "gender" at will. Kids are no longer learning to read, write, or do math, but they are learning how to be "radical gender" activists. Meanwhile, school districts keep parents in the dark, hiding critical information about the health and well-being of their children from them. American education wasn't like this forty years ago.The cult of Queer Theory changed everything. Inspired by the religious teachings of Michel Foucault, Judith Butler, and Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick,Queer Activists "queered" American education. Schools are no longer teaching children how to flourish in society—they are initiating children into the cult of Queer Theory. Once initiated, children "experience the queer" as they adopt a new cult identity and embark on the destructive path of social and medical "transition." In this book,The Queering of the American Child, Logan Lancing and James Lindsay explain what Queer Theory is, where it comes from, how it got into schools, and what it's doing to children nationwide. The cult of Queer Theory preys on children, and it must be understood if we are ever to stop the madness. Logan Lancingis an author, speaker, and the founder of itsnotinschools.com. In his first book,The Woke Warpath: How Marxists Use Race and Gender to Break America, Lancing exposed the insidious ideas behind the radical movements to defund the police, radicalize children in classrooms, and trample the rights of women. He is known for his public lectures on Critical Race Theory, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, and Queer Theory. Lancing’s website itsnotinschools.com, explains what these “woke” theories are, where they come from, and how they show up in children’s classrooms nationwide. James Lindsayis an author, internationally recognized speaker, and the founder and president of New Discourses. He is best known for his relentless criticism of "Woke" ideology, the now-famous Grievance Studies Affair, and his bestselling books including Race Marxism and Cynical Theories, which has been translated into over twenty languages. In addition to writing and speaking, including at the Oxford Union, Library of Congress, and European Parliament, Lindsay is the voice of the New Discourses Podcast and has been a guest on prominent media outlets including The Joe Rogan Experience, Glenn Beck, Fox News, and NPR. To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age,” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/3TJtaFF ON THIS PODCAST: "Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks a headline in the Washington Post. A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled I Hate Men, The End of Men, and Are Men Necessary? How did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous and destructive? Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey leads you on a fascinating excursion through American history to discover why the script for masculinity turned toxic—and how to fix it. Pearcey then turns to surprising findings from sociology. Religion is often cast as a cause of domestic abuse. But research shows that authentically committed Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. They have the lowest rates of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America. Yes, domestic abuse is an urgent issue, and Pearcey does not mince words in addressing it. But the sociological facts explode the negative stereotypes and show that Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behavior in men and reconcile the sexes—an unexpected finding that has stood up to rigorous empirical testing. To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Week-In-Review for March 25-29: Visual Arts Jury, Fireman’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board, City Council Meeting; Week-In-Preview for April 1-5, 2024: Planning & Zoning Commission, Child Advocacy Center, Betty Hardwick Center, Board of Building Standards, Abilene Taylor County Events Venue District Board, Board of Adjustments, MPO Board. If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Week-In-Review for March 18-22: Parks & Rec Board - Stormwater Plan, Abilene Housing Authority Board, Airport Development Board, Development Corporation of Abilene; Week-In-Preview for March 25-29, 2024. Visual Arts Jury, Fireman’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board, Abilene Landmarks Commission, City Council Meeting,Lake Fort Phantom Hill Public Design Studio If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age,” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/3TJtaFF ON THIS PODCAST: "Why Can't We Hate Men?" asks a headline in the Washington Post. A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled I Hate Men, The End of Men, and Are Men Necessary? How did the idea arise that masculinity is dangerous and destructive? Bestselling author Nancy Pearcey leads you on a fascinating excursion through American history to discover why the script for masculinity turned toxic—and how to fix it. Pearcey then turns to surprising findings from sociology. Religion is often cast as a cause of domestic abuse. But research shows that authentically committed Christian men test out as the most loving and engaged husbands and fathers. They have the lowest rates of divorce and domestic violence of any group in America. Yes, domestic abuse is an urgent issue, and Pearcey does not mince words in addressing it. But the sociological facts explode the negative stereotypes and show that Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behavior in men and reconcile the sexes—an unexpected finding that has stood up to rigorous empirical testing. To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

N THIS PODCAST: Review of City Council Core Purpose, Core Values, & Strategic Priorities; Week-In-Review for March 11-15: Mayor’s Ad. Board for People with Disabilities, Keep Abilene Beautiful Board, City Council Meeting, Week-In-Preview for March 18-22, 2024. Disability Board, Keep Abilene Beautiful, City Council Meeting If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Review of Water Billing System Update, Week-In-Review for March 4—8: Planning & Zoning Meeting, Betty Hardwick Center Meeting, Board of Building Standards, Neighborhood Services Meetings, City COUncil Special Called Meeting - Retreat, Week-In-Preview for March 11-15, 2024. Disability Board, Keep Abilene Beautiful, City Council Meeting If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age,” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/3InKolK ON THIS PODCAST: Modern culture is increasingly outspoken against a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman. Even some Christians, swayed by the LGBTQ+ movement, have rejected God’s word on issues of sexuality and gender in favor of popular opinion. In light of these pressures, it’s more important than ever to help women see the truth about who God created them to be. In this powerful book, Rosaria Butterfield uses Scripture to confront 5 common lies about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty often promoted in our secular culture today. Written in the style of a memoir, this book explores Butterfield’s personal battle with these lies—interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology—to help listeners see the beauty in biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood. * Culturally Relevant:Confronts controversial topics including transgenderism, homosexuality, feminism, spirituality, and modesty from a Bible-centered perspective * Written for Christian Women:Inspireswomen to preserve godly values around womanhood, marriage, and motherhood in their lives, and offers guidance as they shepherd the next generation * By Rosaria Butterfield:Bestselling author ofThe Gospel Comes with a House Key(100,000+ copies sold) andThe Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert(100,000+ copies sold) * Filled with Personal Stories:Rosaria speaks from her own experience as a formerly militant anti-Christian and outspoken feminist, in order to teach and encourage other Christians To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

ON THIS PODCAST: Week-In-Review for February 26-March 1: Governor Abbott’s Visit, Recap of Neighborhood Services Board, Fireman’s Relief & Retirement Fund Board, Landmarks Commission Meeting, Child Advocacy Center Board Meeting, Week-In-Preview for March 4-8, 2024. Primary Election Day, Planning & Zoning Commission, Betty Hardwick Center Board, & Board of Building Standards. REMEMBER TO VOTE IN PRIMARY ELECTION - Election Day March 5th! If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age,” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/3InKolK ON THIS PODCAST: Modern culture is increasingly outspoken against a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman. Even some Christians, swayed by the LGBTQ+ movement, have rejected God’s word on issues of sexuality and gender in favor of popular opinion. In light of these pressures, it’s more important than ever to help women see the truth about who God created them to be. In this powerful book, Rosaria Butterfield uses Scripture to confront 5 common lies about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty often promoted in our secular culture today. Written in the style of a memoir, this book explores Butterfield’s personal battle with these lies—interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology—to help listeners see the beauty in biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood. * Culturally Relevant:Confronts controversial topics including transgenderism, homosexuality, feminism, spirituality, and modesty from a Bible-centered perspective * Written for Christian Women:Inspireswomen to preserve godly values around womanhood, marriage, and motherhood in their lives, and offers guidance as they shepherd the next generation * By Rosaria Butterfield:Bestselling author ofThe Gospel Comes with a House Key(100,000+ copies sold) andThe Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert(100,000+ copies sold) * Filled with Personal Stories:Rosaria speaks from her own experience as a formerly militant anti-Christian and outspoken feminist, in order to teach and encourage other Christians To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To view/listen to the entire podcast, go to JustAnAverageCitizen.com ON THIS PODCAST: Week-In-Review for February 19-23:: Recap of Parks & Rec. Board, Public Health Board, City Council Meeting, Library Advisory Board, & Downtown Hotel Corp. Board, Week-In-Preview for February 26-March 1, 2024. Governor Visit & KTAB HD71 Forum! REMEMBER TO VOTE IN PRIMARY ELECTION - Early Voting Feb. 20-March 1, Election Day March 5th. If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age,” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/3InKolK ON THIS PODCAST: Modern culture is increasingly outspoken against a biblical understanding of what it means to be a woman. Even some Christians, swayed by the LGBTQ+ movement, have rejected God’s word on issues of sexuality and gender in favor of popular opinion. In light of these pressures, it’s more important than ever to help women see the truth about who God created them to be. In this powerful book, Rosaria Butterfield uses Scripture to confront 5 common lies about sexuality, faith, feminism, gender roles, and modesty often promoted in our secular culture today. Written in the style of a memoir, this book explores Butterfield’s personal battle with these lies—interwoven with cultural studies, literary criticism, and theology—to help listeners see the beauty in biblical womanhood, marriage, and motherhood. * Culturally Relevant:Confronts controversial topics including transgenderism, homosexuality, feminism, spirituality, and modesty from a Bible-centered perspective * Written for Christian Women:Inspireswomen to preserve godly values around womanhood, marriage, and motherhood in their lives, and offers guidance as they shepherd the next generation * By Rosaria Butterfield:Bestselling author ofThe Gospel Comes with a House Key(100,000+ copies sold) andThe Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert(100,000+ copies sold) * Filled with Personal Stories:Rosaria speaks from her own experience as a formerly militant anti-Christian and outspoken feminist, in order to teach and encourage other Christians To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To view/listen to the entire podcast, go to JustAnAverageCitizen.com ON THIS PODCAST: Recap of election season and reminder of upcoming primary election, Week-In-Review for February 12-16: Board of Adjustment Review, Airport Development Board Review, Keep Abilene Beautiful Review, Week-In-Preview for February 19-23, 2024. REMEMBER TO VOTE IN PRIMARY ELECTION - Early Voting Feb. 20-March 1, Election Day March 5th. If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/

To buy the physical/digital/audio book of “The Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrates” and support the podcast, purchase here: https://amzn.to/3wnOoj6 ON THIS PODCAST: READ SUMMARY - https://amzn.to/3I2D52m To view/listen to this entire podcast and more of our podcasts, go to: JustAnAverageCitizen.com If you appreciate this podcast, please support us financially so we can make more! Donate to us with Venmo by clicking ⁠https://account.venmo.com/payment-link?recipients=Just-An-Average-Citizen&txn=pay ⁠ Or find more donation options here: https://justanaveragecitizen.com/donate-today/