Real Talk with Marissa Streit | PragerU

Should Christians stay out of politics, or does faith demand civic responsibility? Pastor Rob McCoy, former mayor of Thousand Oaks, California, and co-founder of TPUSA Faith, joins PragerU CEO Marissa Streit to discuss the erosion of Judeo-Christian values and what it will take to preserve Western civilization. From his friendship with Charlie Kirk and the Ten Commandments' influence on America's founding principles to political apathy, religious freedom in South Korea, and the rise of antisemitism, McCoy explains why he believes the church must reclaim its role as society's moral conscience. With the midterms approaching, are Christians doing enough to defend the principles that made America free?

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction: Pastor Rob McCoy

01:25 How Rob McCoy Became Charlie Kirk's Pastor

05:26 Remembering Charlie Kirk's Character and Legacy

09:37 Betrayal, Conspiracies, and the Modern Salem Witch Trials

13:19 The Ten Commandments and Western Civilization

14:08 Why Revival and Awakening Are Not the Same

19:48 Should Churches Stay Out of Politics?

26:40 The Mission Behind TPUSA Faith

30:11 Why Pastors Stayed Silent During COVID

33:09 Faith, Voting, and Civic Responsibility

38:12 Charlie Kirk's Final Trip to South Korea

47:49 Why Pastor McCoy Continues to Stand with Israel

53:14 The Rise of Antisemitism on the Right

1:04:11 A Message to Young Americans

1:10:57 A Closing Prayer for America

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California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton joins this new episode of Real Talk to discuss the challenges facing the Golden State. From California’s high cost of living, taxes, and business regulations to homelessness, government spending, and the influence of special interests, Hilton explains why he believes state policies have contributed to California’s problems. He also reflects on his family’s escape from communism, his love for California, and the role of leadership and personal responsibility in public service.

00:00 - Introduction and California’s Political Leadership

01:08 - California’s Economy, Taxes, and Cost of Living

03:25 - Why California Matters to America

05:46 - Can California’s Problems Be Fixed?

08:56 - Business Regulations, Lawsuits, and PAGA

13:45 - California’s Homelessness Crisis

15:34 - Housing First and Harm Reduction Policies

19:29 - Where Did the Homelessness Money Go?

23:46 - Hilton’s Political Philosophy and Family Background

25:45 - California Policy Proposals and State Income Taxes

27:53 - The “Just Try It” Campaign Ad

31:31 - What Virtues Should Political Leaders Possess?

35:12 - Special Interests and Government Accountability

38:01 - California’s Future

PragerU is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office or political party. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of PragerU. This interview is presented for informational and educational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement of any candidate or campaign.

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Author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza joins this new episode of Real Talk to explore the biggest archaeological discoveries that he argues are increasingly corroborating the people, places, and historical details described in the Bible. From evidence associated with the high priest Caiaphas to the Pool of Siloam and the Tel Dan Stele's reference to the “House of David,” Dinesh explains why he believes the cumulative archaeological record presents a growing challenge to skeptics of the Bible's historicity. He also reflects on what he sees as the deeper significance of so many biblical discoveries emerging now, why the Bible remains foundational to Western civilization and why, in his words, “the stones are crying out.”

00:00 Dinesh D'Souza's Obsession with Biblical Archaeology
06:08 Is Archaeology Validating the Bible?
09:54 Archaeological Evidence from the Time of Jesus
13:49 The Dead Sea Scrolls & the Reliability of Scripture
18:42 Did Christianity Replace God's Promises to Israel?
24:49 The Pool of Siloam & Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus
29:26 Why Are Biblical Discoveries Accelerating?
31:02 The Archaeological Evidence for King David
37:30 Why Jerusalem Matters to Western Civilization
43:18 Jesus, the Jews & the Spiritual Battle of Our Time

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Dr. Peter McCullough joins this new episode of Real Talk for or a wide-ranging conversation about vaccines, autism, COVID-19, medical trust, and how parents can seek additional perspectives before making major health decisions for their children.

McCullough explains why the COVID-19 vaccine campaign changed the way he viewed vaccine policy, why he believes parents should ask harder questions about the childhood vaccine schedule, and why he argues that vaccine safety concerns have too often been dismissed. He also discusses MMR, Hepatitis B, measles, myocarditis, spike protein, Tylenol during pregnancy, and the growing divide between public health authorities and parents who are unsure whom to trust.

This episode is part of a series of medical interviews. The views expressed by the physician are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or PragerU. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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Peptides, supplements, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, NAD, IV drips, and “longevity stacks” are everywhere. But how much do people really know about what they are putting into their bodies? Dr. Jared Ament and Dr. Jon Kanevsky join this new episode of Real Talk to explain the potential benefits of peptides, why so many Americans are experimenting with them, and why the gray-market peptide industry can be risky. They break down FDA approval, third-party testing, China-based sourcing, growth hormone peptides, Ozempic, retatrutide, creatine, NAD, and the role of AI in helping patients research their own health. We also discuss why good medicine requires both curiosity and humility.

This episode is part of a series of medical interviews. The views expressed by the physicians are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or PragerU. This episode is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

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