SomethingsHappeningHere

“We Don’t Need No Stinking Impeachment!” To absolutely no one’s surprise, a formal impeachment inquiry has been opened into President Joseph Robinette Biden. Why is no one surprised? Because whether you believe the president is guilty as alleged or not, you had to know this was coming as soon as possible after the dual-impeachment of former President Donald Trump. So all week on Something’s Happening Here, we are investigating the spiritual dimension of this not-so-historic event – starting with a critical eye towards the corporate news media and the coverage this event is receiving. Thanks for watching all week long, because whether you hope the impeachment inquiry will succeed or fail, there is surely more happening here than it appears on the surface. I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International. Welcome to this week’s opening show, called “We Don’t Need No Stinking Impeachment!” "All the President’s Men" Part 1: 9/18/23 https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/13/politics/impeachment-biden-mccarthy/index.html https://www.reuters.com/world/us/why-have-us-republicans-opened-an-impeachment-inquiry-into-joe-biden-2023-09-12/ https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-gops-impeachment-inquiry-biden/story?id=103130979 https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/13/us/politics/trump-gop-biden-impeachment.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66779228 All this week, Something’s Happening Here looks at the recent impeachment inquiry opened against president Joe Biden to determine the lessons God wants us to learn from it. Season 3 Episode 7 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #allthepresidentsmen #wedontneednostinkingimpeachment #somethingshappeninghere, #joebiden, #donaldtrump, #biden, #trump, #impeachment, #impeachmentinquiry, #kevinmccarthy, #gop, #republicans, #houserepublicans

“Does God Ordain Evil Rulers?” In the course of the American Civil War, president Abraham Lincoln was asked whether he believed that God was on his side of the war. Mr. Lincoln’s response was, “Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God’s side, for God is always right.” We must remember this wisdom in our day today also; but how can God be right by putting totally oppositional men like Mr. Trump and Mr. Biden into power? Did God make a mistake with one or the other? Does the devil score a victory in the Electoral College now and again? How do we understand the relationship between a God who is Love, and wicked kings and rulers on the earth? All that and more today, on Something’s Happening Here. "American Idol(atry)" Part 3: 9/13/23 https://www.pursuegod.org/does-god-really-appoint-evil-leaders/ This week on our sixth episode of Season Three, we make everybody mad by exploring the spiritual phenomenon of turning Donald Trump into an idol. Season 3 Episode 6 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #americanidolatry #doesgodordainevilrulers #somethingshappeninghere, #DonaldTrump, #Trump, #idol, #idols, #idolatry, #americanidol, #God, #politics, #kings, #rulers, #presidents, #prophecy, #evil, #evilkings, #evilrulers

“Trump Idolatry Syndrome?” Depending on the news you consume, you may have heard quite a bit about “Trump Derangement Syndrome” over the past few years. But am I inventing the term “Trump Idolatry Syndrome?” Well, no. I did find it used in one random post on LinkedIn earlier this year, but that’s it. So maybe I can at least popularize the phrase? I don’t use it lightly. On LinkedIn it was a slur against all supporters of the former president, but I mean it quite literally. There are some who worship the man. As Christ. And this is the danger of playing with idols, friends. It may start as catchy political rhetoric, but the mystery of iniquity will always blaspheme God eventually. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we look at the only end-result possible when we replace God with a human figure; and hopefully learn never to do that in our lives. "American Idol(atry)" Part 4: 9/14/23 https://www.amazon.com/President-Donald-Trump-Son-Man/dp/1977249248 This week on our sixth episode of Season Three, we make everybody mad by exploring the spiritual phenomenon of turning Donald Trump into an idol. Season 3 Episode 6 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #americanidolatry #trumpidolatrysyndrome #somethingshappeninghere, #DonaldTrump, #Trump, #idol, #idols, #idolatry, #americanidol, #TDS, #TIS, #trumpderangementsyndrome, #falsechrist, #falsemessiah, #antichrist, #sonofman, #sonofgod

“What’s Your Definition of Evil?” In the 21st century, and especially over the past six years or so, we have been bombarded with every type and flavor of evil under the sun. We’re told that every type of justice on earth is sorely lacking, except actual justice, of which there is apparently too much, necessitating the release of convicted criminals. On this week’s A.I. Update, Something’s Happening Here will look at two totally different types of problems that Artificial Intelligence is bringing to us, and see how the Bible’s understanding of evil helps us navigate the confusing frontier of A.I. hazards. "American Idol(atry)" Part 5: 9/15/23 https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/we-need-to-focus-on-ais-real-harms-not-imaginary-existential-risks/ https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/virginia-attorney-general-joins-coalition-to-fight-ai-generated-child-abuse-images-5487081?utm_campaign=app-cc&utm_source=ref_share&utm_medium=app&c=share_gift&pid=iOS_app_share This week on our sixth episode of Season Three, we make everybody mad by exploring the spiritual phenomenon of turning Donald Trump into an idol. Season 3 Episode 6 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #americanidolatry #whatsyourdefinitionofevil #somethingshappeninghere, #DonaldTrump, #Trump, #idol, #idols, #idolatry, #americanidol, #evil, #ai, #artificialintelligence, #CSAM, #justice, #aijustice, #Bible, #sin, #God, #JesusChrist

“Is God on Trump’s Side or Not?” I remember a time when even Beverly Hill 90210 discussed God with respect and dignity; but today, not so much anymore. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we look at an example of the type of American idolatry of Donald Trump that has become exaggerated as time has continued. But as we’ll see, this form of idolatry is especially Satanic, as it invokes the Name of God as its justification. But let me tell you in advance, for all you who watch this intro video each day but not the entire show, that whatever you think I’m going to say about this topic is PROBABLY NOT what I’m actually going to say about it, so you’ll have to watch the full show to find out! If you’re watching a Reel or Short, the link to the full show is in the description below. Join us for part one of an argument I’ll be making through Thursday. I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International. Welcome to the show. "American Idol(atry)" Part 2: 9/12/23 https://psmag.com/news/one-quarter-of-americans-believe-donald-trump-is-running-with-the-devil This week on our sixth episode of Season Three, we make everybody mad by exploring the spiritual phenomenon of turning Donald Trump into an idol. Season 3 Episode 6 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #americanidolatry #isgodontrumpssideornot #somethingshappeninghere, #DonaldTrump, #Trump, #idol, #idols, #idolatry, #americanidol, #God, #prophecy, #Satan, #devil, #politics, #polls

“Is Trump Your Idol?” The once-popular TV show “American Idol” debuted before I was a practicing Christian, yet even then I knew enough about idolatry to wonder why we were using that word as a positive thing to be emulated. Now, 20-odd years later, the problem of American idolatry has worsened! As our society has become more pagan broadly in the 21st century, so too have the hearts of many – even believers! – become more open to idolatry as well. This week on Something’s Happening Here, we tackle the elephant in the room – the great big American idol of the moment – former president Donald Trump. People have likened him to the Lord and to the devil, but on this show we firmly declare that he is neither, but can easily become an idol in our hearts – and has already for many people. But flashy TV show aside, idolatry is always hateful to God, so let’s learn about this problem before it’s too late! "American Idol(atry)" Part 1: 9/11/23 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/evil-deeds/202101/the-savior-the-devil-and-donald-trump This week on our sixth episode of Season Three, we make everybody mad by exploring the spiritual phenomenon of turning Donald Trump into an idol. Season 3 Episode 6 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #americanidolatry #istrumpyouridol #somethingshappeninghere, #DonaldTrump, #Trump, #idol, #idols, #idolatry, #americanidol

“God Warned Us About Wicked Kings” All week long on Something’s Happening Here, we’ve been looking at modern, historical, and Scriptural examples of rival kings and leaders being in power at the same time, and the chaos that always, inevitably follows. But surely that can’t happen today, right? We’re much smarter than our ancestors, and more civilized, surely! Yet once we understand the heart of God’s warning to us, and the ways that even the most wicked of kings have presented themselves to their people for support and approval, we come to realize that maybe God is trying to warn us too, in 2023, so by His grace we won’t fall into the same traps. Will we anyway? Well that’s up to you, friends, but I pray in the Name of Jesus that none of us will, because “God Warned Us About Wicked Kings,” which is today’s show title. Thanks for spending another week with us on the program, and may God bless you. "One King Too Many" Part 5: 9/8/23 https://forum-theatre.com/ahab-the-most-wicked-king-in-the-bible/ This week on the fifth episode of our third season, Something’s Happening Here looks at the spiritual dimension of what happens when rival leaders claim power at the same time. Season 3 Episode 5 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #onekingtoomany #godwarnedusaboutwickedkings #somethingshappeninghere, #kings, #leaders, #government, #Bible, #prophecy, #Trump, #Biden, #president, #Samuel, #God, #1Samuel, #Ahab, #1Kings, #wickedrulers, #evilkings

“‘This Thing Became a Sin’” Today on Something’s Happening Here, we look once again to history – and Scripture – to see definitively how God can be involved in these phenomena of rival kings and leaders. And surprise! It’s not in the ways we might think. By looking at all these examples, all with similar outcomes, we hope to affirm that the course we’re on in America today is simply not good, no matter how much in love we might be with one leader or ideology or another. As believers, we have a responsibility to act as advocates for God’s Kingdom, even and especially when the world feverishly does the opposite. I’m Steve Hicks. Join me as we travel back in time some 2,900 years on today’s show called “This Thing Became a Sin.” "One King Too Many" Part 4: 9/7/23 This week on the fifth episode of our third season, Something’s Happening Here looks at the spiritual dimension of what happens when rival leaders claim power at the same time. Season 3 Episode 5 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #onekingtoomany #thisthingbecameasin #somethingshappeninghere, #kings, #leaders, #government, #Bible, #prophecy, #Israel, #ancientIsrael, #Rehoboam, #Jeroboam, #Solomon, #Judah, #idolatry

“The Rebel President” When I was in 11th grade I studied American History. My teacher categorized the entire class according to the presidents in office at the time we were studying. To my surprise, when we got to 1861, she acknowledged two American presidents: Abraham Lincoln, of course, but also Jefferson Davis. I was shocked. But her perspective was that half of the American people at the time looked to Mr. Davis as their president, and he was the chief executive of a functioning government on American soil. It was the only time in history when two American presidents were in office simultaneously, and it was against the backdrop of the bloodiest war in America’s history. Can the outcome be that different now, when more than half the nation considers the real President to reside outside the White House? Welcome to Something’s Happening Here, and today’s show called “The Rebel President.” "One King Too Many" Part 2: 9/5/23 https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/capture-of-jefferson-davis/ This week on the fifth episode of our third season, Something’s Happening Here looks at the spiritual dimension of what happens when rival leaders claim power at the same time. Season 3 Episode 5 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #onekingtoomany #therebelpresident #somethingshappeninghere, #kings, #leaders, #government, #Bible, #prophecy, #president, #lincoln, #JeffersonDavis, #AbrahamLincoln, #civilwar, #Americancivilwar

“Trump Redux?” After the recent arrest of former President Donald Trump, and what instantly became the world’s most famous mugshot of all time, we at Something’s Happening Here figured there must be a spiritual dimension to this high-profile story. But instead of devolving into partisan hackery, instead we want to take a historical and prophetic view of this event, in the larger context of America’s present cold civil war. Because so much of the country still looks to Mr. Trump as the real president instead of Mr. Biden, the upcoming election may be the first one ever between two incumbents. All week long we’ll look to history to inform us as to what is likely to come next, against a backdrop of Bible prophecy, in our week-long episode called “One King Too Many.” I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International, welcome to today’s show, called “Trump Redux?” "One King Too Many" Part 1: 9/4/23 https://www.ipsos.com/en-us/news_and_polls/over-half-republicans-believe-donald-trump-actual-president-united-states https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/05/25/poll-quarter-americans-surveyed-say-trump-true-president/7426714002/ https://pro.morningconsult.com/analysis/trump-electability-post-gop-debate-poll This week on the fifth episode of our third season, Something’s Happening Here looks at the spiritual dimension of what happens when rival leaders claim power at the same time. Season 3 Episode 5 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #onekingtoomany #trumpredux #somethingshappeninghere, #kings, #leaders, #government, #Bible, #prophecy, #Trump, #Biden, #president

“The Extra Pope” Once upon a time, the Catholic Church had rival sitting popes. For a long time, in fact. The “Great Western Schism” lasted from 1378 to 1417: 39 years. An entire generation of believers lived under opposing ecclesiastical leadership. To this very day – 600 years later – there is no official pronouncement as to which was the true pope. What was the effect that this generational schism had on the church? On today’s show called “The Extra Pope,” Something’s Happening Here looks to the past to learn not just the immediate effects of what happens when a society has two rival leaders at the same time, but the long-term effects as well. We hope to see a pattern that, when applied to our day today, easily bridges the gap between our day and Revelation 13. "One King Too Many" Part 3: 9/6/23 https://www.britannica.com/event/Western-Schism This week on the fifth episode of our third season, Something’s Happening Here looks at the spiritual dimension of what happens when rival leaders claim power at the same time. Season 3 Episode 5 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #onekingtoomany #theextrapope #somethingshappeninghere, #kings, #leaders, #government, #Bible, #prophecy, #CatholicChurch, #westernschism, #pope, #twopopes, #middleages

“A.I. By Any Other Name” It’s Friday, friends, and on Something’s Happening Here that often means it’s time for an A.I. Update! I recently saw the movie Oppenheimer, in which one of the themes is the running fear that an atomic explosion would detonate the atmosphere and destroy all life on earth; and the fulfilment in that although the atmosphere did not ignite, life as they knew it on earth ended nonetheless. The advent of A.I. feels similar to me, and I’ve used The Manhattan Project as a parallel to it in the past. What do we do in a world where mindless computers can imitate and replicate anything from scratch? And how does that tie-in to our discussion about names? Thanks for ending your week with us, friends. Come on, let’s get started. "What’s In a Name?" Part 5: 9/1/23 https://www.telecomreview.com/articles/reports-and-coverage/7263-caution-ahead-exploring-the-benefits-and-dangers-of-ai-voice-cloning All week on Something’s Happening Here’s fourth episode of Season Three, we are exploring the power and significance of names: historically, prophetically, even artificially. Season 3 Episode 4 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whatsinaname #aibyanyothername #somethingshappeninghere

“What in G-D’s Name?” Though I’ve always believed in God, I have not always been a practicing Christian. Back in those days, I gave very little thought to the many misuses of God’s Name that I’d hear regularly. Episode after episode of Friends, for example, where the characters would use “oh my God” as a meaningless exclamation or even a show of disgust, seemed totally normal to me. But on this side of the gospel I much better understand the spiritual importance of using God’s Name correctly, and I’m often keenly aware of the ways the world routinely does otherwise. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we turn our discussion of the importance of names to the very Name of God. Or is it, NameS of God? Welcome to today’s show, called “What in G-D’s Name?”, I’m glad you’re here. "What’s In a Name?" Part 4: 8/31/23 https://www.amazingfacts.org/media-library/book/e/69/t/the-name-of-god All week on Something’s Happening Here’s fourth episode of Season Three, we are exploring the power and significance of names: historically, prophetically, even artificially. Season 3 Episode 4 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whatsinaname #whatingdsname #somethingshappeninghere

“A Virus By Any Other Name” It’s virus season again, friends! The kids are starting school and the holidays are coming, so this is the time of year when we remember the good old days, when the government cancelled school and Christmas for two years in a row, for your own good. But on today’s show, we will NOT become yet another talking head endlessly listing the pros or cons of big government and public health agencies. Instead, we’re looking only at the new variant’s name, because all week on Something’s Happening Here our focus is the power of Names. Join us all week as we explore the wisdom of God – and the folly of man – through the lens of what we choose to call things. Shakespeare once wrote, “What’s in a name?” And our answer is: a whole lot more than most of us realize. I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International. Welcome to today’s show, called “A Virus By Any Other Name.” "What’s In a Name?" Part 1: 8/28/23 https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/105809 https://twitter.com/TRyanGregory/status/1686433961856163840 https://uscatholic.org/articles/202209/whats-in-a-name-according-to-the-bible-a-whole-lot/ All week on Something’s Happening Here’s fourth episode of Season Three, we are exploring the power and significance of names: historically, prophetically, even artificially. Season 3 Episode 4 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whatsinaname #avirusbyanyothername #somethingshappeninghere

“Roman Roll Call” It’s not uncommon in works of fiction for characters to be named something reflective of their personalities, occupations, or dramatic arc. “Max Danger” comes to mind, or “Maverick,” or “Neo” from the Matrix. “Doctor Evil” is a spoof on this concept. It’s so common in fiction that it may seem strange to think it happens in the real world, too! Think of Francine Prose the novelist, or Jules Angst the psychiatrist who specializes in anxiety disorders. At Something’s Happening Here, we firmly believe that names carry a spiritual power, whether we believe it or not, and on today’s show we aim to demonstrate why with a combination of history and prophecy. So be careful what names you assign to things, because you may just be prophesying the future of that thing. Sound crazy? We’ll see! Welcome to today’s show, called “Roman Roll Call.” "What’s In a Name?" Part 2: 8/29/23 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_(mythology) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romulus https://www.romecitytour.it/blog/a-gruesome-history-of-rome/ https://www.foxnews.com/politics/democrat-pushes-strip-lawmakers-name-senate-building-richard-russell All week on Something’s Happening Here’s fourth episode of Season Three, we are exploring the power and significance of names: historically, prophetically, even artificially. Season 3 Episode 4 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whatsinaname #romanrollcall #somethingshappeninghere

“Who Let the Goats Out?” Few figures in the Bible have generated so much discussion based on so little data than Azazel, or Azazel’s goat, in Leviticus chapter 16. Referred to as the “scapegoat” in the King James and New King James Versions of the Bible, this character is understood as Jesus, as Satan, and as nothing more than a symbol, depending on the group you ask. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we look to the book of Revelation to try to find a definitive answer about this mysterious goat, as we conclude our week-long discussion about the prevalence of suffering and what it means for believers today. Put on your prophecy hats one more time, friends, and buckle up for a controversial ride. "The Road to Perdition" Part 5: 8/25/23 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scapegoat https://www.gotquestions.org/Azazel-scapegoat.html https://www.blueletterbible.org/comm/maclaren_alexander/expositions-of-holy-scripture/leviticus/scapegoat.cfm Our third episode in Season Three focuses on one subject all week: suffering. Why does it exist at all, why does God not stop or destroy it, and what does it mean for believers, and for the world? Season 3 Episode 3 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #wholetthegoatsout #theroadtoperdition #somethingshappeninghere

“When in Romulus…” Since we’re on the topic of ancient Rome from yesterday, let’s take today to put on our prophecy hats and better understand the Old Testament book of Daniel, chapters 2 and 7, specifically. Not only do these texts pose some irrefutable evidence of the existence and sovereignty of the God of the Bible, but they in turn form the basis of study for the book of Revelation as well! And they are relevant to our discussion of names this week also, as we’ll see after the opener. Thanks for joining us for our midweek show, called “When in Romulus…”! Grab a Bible and let’s get to it, friends! "What’s In a Name?" Part 3: 8/30/23 All week on Something’s Happening Here’s fourth episode of Season Three, we are exploring the power and significance of names: historically, prophetically, even artificially. Season 3 Episode 4 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whatsinaname #wheninromulus #somethingshappeninghere

“Judgment Day” In the parable of the wheat and the tares, in Matthew 13, describes the dilemma of sin in humanity and what God plans to do about it. The righteous and the wicked grow together, often indistinguishable, until Christ returns, sorts the two groups according to His own standard of judgment, then rewards the one and punishes the other. One of the biggest ideas in this parable is that God must execute a final judgment at some point in time to determine who lives forever, and who does not. This premise has formed the basis of many a scary movie, but the Bible shows us that the concept of God’s final judgment is a great relief to those who love God - quite the opposite of a scary time when the scary Divine Judge looks for reasons to smite you. So join us today on Something’s Happening Here while we learn how to find the joy in His judgment, and how that event helps us understand why He permits suffering to continue in our world. "The Road to Perdition" Part 4: 8/24/23 https://www.patheos.com/blogs/chorusinthechaos/common-theme-2020-gods-judgment-upon-us/ Our third episode in Season Three focuses on one subject all week: suffering. Why does it exist at all, why does God not stop or destroy it, and what does it mean for believers, and for the world? Season 3 Episode 3 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #judgmentday #theroadtoperdition #somethingshappeninghere

“What’s God Doing Right Now?” Across the world, there is much talk about what Jesus has done in the past, and much (though less) talk about what He will do in the future. But how often do you hear talk of what He is doing right now? Every once in a while we’re reminded that Jesus can “take the wheel” when we ask Him to, but what is the theological basis for those ideas? If He can intervene right now, why not come back and take us home where there will be no more problems? Today on Something’s Happening Here, we approach a Bible topic that is not frequently discussed, and which can lead to some surprising (but beautiful!) conclusions; and all in service of finding out what Jesus Christ is up to, right now. "The Road to Perdition" Part 3: 8/23/23 https://www.adventist.org/christs-ministry-in-the-heavenly-sanctuary/ Our third episode in Season Three focuses on one subject all week: suffering. Why does it exist at all, why does God not stop or destroy it, and what does it mean for believers, and for the world? Season 3 Episode 3 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whatsgoddoingrightnow #theroadtoperdition #somethingshappeninghere

“Why Won’t God End Suffering?” I’ve been a student of media for a long time now, back into my teens. I understand it on an academic level, and I’ve observed with interest how the media landscape has changed throughout my adulthood, with high-speed internet and social media all but replacing the old cable TV model. In today’s news media, you can easily see two opposite phenomena that I believe are related. On the one hand, the actual news is horrific; by many metrics, worse than ever. But on the other hand, the presentation of this news is often cheery, superficial, strangely optimistic. Remember “fiery but mostly peaceful,” anyone? Besides the obvious way that the need for ratings has driven this laughable approach to news, we can see theology itself operating if we know where to look. Today on Something’s Happening Here, we’ll learn a bit about both the media and the Lord. Welcome to the show. "The Road to Perdition" Part 2: 8/22/23 https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/02/24/ukraine-human-cost-brutal-russian-invasion Our third episode in Season Three focuses on one subject all week: suffering. Why does it exist at all, why does God not stop or destroy it, and what does it mean for believers, and for the world? Season 3 Episode 3 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whywontgodendsuffering #theroadtoperdition #somethingshappeninghere

“Why Does God Allow Suffering?” This week on Something’s Happening Here, we’re mostly looking to the Bible for answers about one particular topic: suffering. In our flashy, modern world it can be easy to forget that suffering is all around us, and in some ways more intensely now than ever before; but it is there. And real men, women, and children suffer every day, often in silence. Suffering has long posed a problem for believers in a loving God, because why would such a God allow evil in the first place, and why would He permit it to continue as it does? This is a deep and rich subject, and it’s playing out all across the headlines constantly, so we’re going to give it the time and respect it deserves on this week’s show. I’m Steve Hicks, Director of Podcast Ministries for Talking Donkey International, and I invite you to grab your Bibles and put on your prophecy hats all week long. "The Road to Perdition" Part 1: 8/21/23 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/ensign/2018/08/why-does-god-allow-bad-things-to-happen?lang=eng https://billygraham.org/story/suffering-why-does-god-allow-it/ https://www.miqteens.com/miq-blog/article/e/24906/t/why-didn-t-god-just-destroy-satan-and-his-angels- Our third episode in Season Three focuses on one subject all week: suffering. Why does it exist at all, why does God not stop or destroy it, and what does it mean for believers, and for the world? Season 3 Episode 3 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #whydoesgodallowsuffering #theroadtoperdition #somethingshappeninghere

“Intellectually Bankrupt” It’s Friday, which often means it’s time for an A.I. Update on Something’s Happening Here. But today, we’ll approach Artificial Intelligence from a place of satire rather than alarm; because A.I. is just a supercomputer’s conglomeration of human knowledge and thought processes. It is just a reflection of ourselves, as broken and corrupt as we are. Like all artists, who use lies to tell the truth, today we use satire to reveal a major problem in our society today, and I’m willing to be specific! So may God bless you as we get to it, and finish the week strong with the Lord. "Circling the Drain" Part 5: 8/18/23 https://babylonbee.com/news/ai-transformed-into-illiterate-moron-after-just-three-hours-watching-cnn/ This week is our second episode of Season Three, and we’re talking about the various ways that bankruptcy seems to be defining our present moment in time. Season 3 Episode 2 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #circlingthedrain #intellectuallybankrupt #somethingshappeninghere

“Morally Bankrupt” After three days of looking at how the world is failing financially, today on Something’s Happening Here we pause and look at some other ways that the spirit of bankruptcy is infecting everything in the modern world. And what could be more corrupt than the American federal government in 2023? Whether you believe the corruption comes from the left or the right doesn’t even matter, because this moral bankruptcy has been happening gradually from all ends, so its sudden eruption may seem like it comes from one side or the other but really it’s just the finale of a moral decline decades in the making. So what does it mean and what can we do about it? The answer is both simpler and more elusive than you might think. I’m Steve Hicks, welcome to the show. "Circling the Drain" Part 4: 8/17/23 https://thefederalist.com/2023/08/02/republicans-who-dont-impeach-biden-et-al-now-are-part-of-the-partisan-prosecution-problem/ This week is our second episode of Season Three, and we’re talking about the various ways that bankruptcy seems to be defining our present moment in time. Season 3 Episode 2 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #circlingthedrain #morallybankrupt #somethingshappeninghere

“Who Works the Workers?” Today on Something’s Happening Here, we look at yet another financial bankruptcy that is happening right now, and which is sure to have a ripple effect on business across the marketplace. But this time, we’re focusing on one major contributor to this company’s downfall: organized labor. Now relax, we won’t be going on a pro-union or anti-union tirade today, that’s not what this show is about. But we will look at the spiritual implications of the types of behavior that have helped disrupt the freight industry and will cost upward of 30,000 paid jobs in a time of inflationary spiral. We’ll take a look at history and Scripture today, friends, and hopefully check the impulses of our hearts while we’re at it. Welcome to our mid-week show. "Circling the Drain" Part 3: 8/16/23 https://www.npr.org/2023/07/30/1190960948/yellow-trucking-shutdown-explained https://www.gotquestions.org/Christian-labor-union.html This week is our second episode of Season Three, and we’re talking about the various ways that bankruptcy seems to be defining our present moment in time. Season 3 Episode 2 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #circlingthedrain #whoworkstheworkers #somethingshappeninghere

“Tighten the Belt Until it Breaks” The Great Recession of 2008 and onward happened in large part due to the tightening of credit standards at major banks. Businesses of all sizes depend on positive cash flow to keep operations going, and often that involves some sort of credit. This happens routinely, and to everyone’s benefit when the system works. But when the banks tightened these lines of credit, invoices couldn’t be paid, inventory couldn’t be moves and ultimately cash flow ceased. Businesses failed by the score, and it’s happening again today, and for very similar reasons. Sometimes it’s not as easy as just “tightening the belt,” and today on Something’s Happening Here we’ll see a real-life example of how the best financial plans can mean nothing at all when the money dries up. Where is this problem heading? Welcome to the show. "Circling the Drain" Part 2: 8/15/23 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/christmas-tree-shops-announce-last-day-of-business-after-going-bankrupt/ar-AA1eO3co This week is our second episode of Season Three, and we’re talking about the various ways that bankruptcy seems to be defining our present moment in time. Season 3 Episode 2 Please become a Supporter on Locals for exclusive content and help us stay on the air! https://somethingshappeninghere.locals.com #circlingthedrain #tightenthebeltuntilitbreaks #somethingshappeninghere