Big Brown Army
157 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsBig Brown Army is just that: a one man big army. Tune in weekly to hear DeCruz banter with his friends and go on long rants about the state of the mainstream media, politics, and sports.
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Episodes
Josh Kilen Returns
June 05, 2023 17:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBDeCruz's friend Josh returns to talk about American Politics and how it connects to the Christian faith. The beginning of a series on how the ballot box and the pulpit talk to each other.
This Week: Trump and Other Morally Corrupt People
May 11, 2023 23:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBDeCruz and Jordi come back to the airwaves to detail another eventful week in this late stage of the Republic. Trump, Santos, and more.
This Week: Corrections, Court Cases, and Coronation
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBDeCruz and Jordi return for an episode about EVERYTHING. DeCruz addresses his style of conservatism and Jordi continues on her stand against big government. Articles referenced: Billy Binion's Reason article on Geraldine Tyler's case before the Supreme Court WaPo Opinion on Kamala Harris in 2024 by Eugene Robinson Scientific American article on why the term 'JEDI' is problematic Rebekah Bastion's Forbes article on 'A Rise in Biased Job Language...'
This Week: Cable News Purges and Republican Field Surges
April 27, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBJordi and DeCruz are back! This week, they discuss the recent cable news firings and the Republican Presidential field for 2024 . Also, Tom Holland recap. Note/Correction: DeCruz said that Vivek Ramaswamy is polling at 14%. This is incorrect.
Tom Holland joins the Big Brown Army
April 11, 2023 00:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBBritish historian and author, Tom Holland, joins DeCruz for a conversation on just about everything. Tom is the author of several historical works including: Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World, Rubicon, and Persian Fire. He's also co-host of the podcast, The Rest is History along with Dominic Sandbrook. He can be followed online on Twitter at @holland_tom You can follow DeCruz at @decruzp on Twitter Or email us at [email protected]
What Happened at the Asbury Revival?
February 22, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThis week, Allan Varghese Meloottu joins the Big Brown Army. A PhD scholar from Asbury Theological Seminary, Allan was right in the middle of the Outpouring at Asbury University which started on February 8. He shares a few more details on what happened and answers larger questions about what it means for our culture. Allan's Twitter. Allan's paper on Dalit Pentecostals in India. Contact us at [email protected]
This Week: Picky About Nikki and UFOs Are Tricky!
February 17, 2023 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBDeCruz and Jordi are back with balloons. Just for you! Episode Title brought to you by Jordi!
State Dinners: Truly Unpalatable
February 03, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBJordi and DeCruz return to talk about another singular topic. State Dinners, what are they and why does Jordi hate them so much?
George Santos: The Best Worst Liar Money Can Buy
January 28, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBDeCruz and Jordi start off the year with a breakdown of the George Santos saga. George Santos is a freshman Republican Congressman with a very dubious origin story.
This Week: Election Reflection and Trump Rejection
November 16, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBJordi and DeCruz return to talk about their interesting lives off of the podcast and really really unsatisfying election results for the Republicans in 2022. Also, the Return of Trump.
This Week: Election Perception and Musk Is Flexin’
October 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBJordi and DeCruz return for more Midterm Election nonsense. And Elon Musk takes over Twitter. Will DeCruz finally get unblocked by major journalists?
The Beige Army Expands with Josh Kilen
October 24, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBDeCruz's friend, Josh Kilen, joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of his political thought and to share parts of his amazing life story. Email us with comments, questions, suggestions at [email protected]
This Week: Shi*less in Seattle, Jane’s the Worst, and UK Lettuce
October 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBDeCruz and Jordi are back with another roundup of stories around the world. What does the short-lived reign of UK Prime Minister Liz Truss have to do with a head (ball) of lettuce? Show notes: 1. Kshama Sawant feces story with pictures of the suspect. 2. Common Sense article on Jane’s Revenge’s reign of terror. 3. Jane’s Revenge website 4. AQI-Cigarette Calculator
This Week: Immigration, Mid-Terms, and Russia, Russia, Russia!
October 16, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThe last episode wasn't enough so Jordi and DeCruz are back to opine more on what's been happening in these United States. Tune in to hear about their thoughts on the Mid-Terms and Immigration.
This Week: Immigration, Mid-Terms, and Russia, Russia, Russia!
October 16, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.5 MBThe last episode wasn't enough so Jordi and DeCruz are back to opine more on what's been happening in these United States. Tune in to hear about their thoughts on the Mid-Terms and Immigration.
This Week: We’re Back!
October 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBJordi and DeCruz are back for another episode for This Week! They cover a lot of politics and culture that happened during the hiatus. Unfortunately, DeCruz doesn't have access to his regular microphone so the audio quality isn't the best this week. Apologies!
This Week: Masks and Journalism are Both Dead
April 27, 2022 01:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBJordi and DeCruz discuss all the news that's fit to print... or something like that.
This Week: Biden's Cratered Ratings and China's Covid Crazies
April 14, 2022 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBJordi and DeCruz are back to take on this week's news updates. Also, stay listen for DeCruz's rant on what's happening in China.
The Week: Putin's Folly, H. Biden's Laptop, and Jordi's Grocery Bill
April 07, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBJordi and DeCruz are back with another weekly update as they recap Russia's dismal foray into Ukraine and Hunter Biden's laptop story that just won't go away. How much did you pay to fill up your gas tank this week?
After the Hiatus
April 03, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBDeCruz and Ray are back. DeCruz shares an update on his Dad and all that's happened in his life recently. Also discussed: The Slap Heard Around the World. Apologies for the technical difficulties in this episode.
This Week: Supreme Court Turnover and Putin Gets Testy
January 29, 2022 06:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBJordi and DeCruz meet again as the World turns. Could Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement mean there's a significant change for the Biden administration? Is Joe Biden Putin's lapdog? Hear answers to these questions and more.
A Da-Hey to Remember
January 29, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBRay and DeCruz are back giving you the best navel-gazing nonsense on culture and politics.
This Week: January 6th, Freeway Freeze, and Chicago Teachers Go On Strike
January 07, 2022 07:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBDeCruz and Jordi kick off the New Year with a Week in Review-- as is tradition. Here's to another year of pointing out the absurdity in mainstream culture and politics.
2021 In Review: Top 5 News Stories of the Year
December 31, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBJordi and DeCruz finish out the year with a quick run-down of the top stories of 2021.
Pre-Christmas Eve with DeCruz and Ray
December 24, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBRay and DeCruz come back to explain what's been going on at Big Brown Army during the prolonged absence and discuss movies, family, etc.
This Week: The Metaverse, Virginia’ Governor Race, and Infrastructure Bill Woes
October 30, 2021 21:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBDeCruz and Jordi return after another long break to discuss the Week in Review. Important tidbits: DeCruz finally got the 'Rona, Jordi's kids hate wearing Halloween costumes, and some other unimportant things.
This Week: Totalitarianism, at Home and Abroad
October 03, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBDeCruz and Jordi return to another Week in Review to discuss COVID Vaccine Mandates, another Afghanistan update, and unconventional names for girls.
This Week: Afghanistan, Covid Plan, and an Abortion Ban
September 10, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBSpecial thanks to Week in Review co-host for that great title. DeCruz and Jordi discuss the top domestic headlines for you... again. Karen Swallow Prior's great NYT op-ed on the Texas abortion ban. David French and Sarah Isgur break down the Texas abortion law and the Supreme Court decision that made heads explode. Email us at [email protected] Find us on Twitter: @bigbrownarmy
The Official 100th Episode
August 29, 2021 03:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBAfter almost a year and a half, DeCruz, Ray, and Jordi are finally at the 100th Episode. It's been a long journey and we're grateful to all our listeners and fans. Even if you didn't give us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.
Mars Hill Reflections II
August 20, 2021 18:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBRay is back after listening to more episodes of the excellent podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill." Today we talk about Episode 5 and everything horrifying about Mars Hill and its relationship to women.
Mid-Week Roundup: Afghanistan Edition
August 19, 2021 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBJordi and DeCruz return to the Big Brown Army for a Mid-Week Roundup to reflect on the continuing decline of America. Our leaders make terrible choices and innocent people pay for them. Rinse and repeat.
Mars Hill Reflections
August 12, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBRay is back on the Big Brown Army after a long break and so is DeCruz. Today they reflect on the popular new podcast "The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill" You can find the podcast here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/podcasts/rise-and-fall-of-mars-hill/
Week In Review: Billionaire Space Race, Kids in Masks, and the Vaccination Situation
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBJordi and DeCruz are back for another Week In Review! Why is Mackenzie Bezos the luckiest woman in the world? Jordi has new pets...ones that were rescued from the jaws of a reptile.
Week In Review: Billionaire Space Race, Kids in Masks, and the Vaccination Situation
July 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBJordi and DeCruz are back for another Week In Review! Why is Mackenzie Bezos the luckiest woman in the world? Jordi has new pets...ones that were rescued from the jaws of a reptile.
Understanding Critical Race Theory with Bradly Mason
July 19, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBDeCruz has questions, you have questions, we all have questions for the hot button topic taking over school boards, legislative sessions, and churches in the US: Critical Race Theory. Thankfully, Bradly Mason joins us on this episode of Big Brown Army to discuss this area of academia and also to answer questions about race and racism in America. You can find out more on Bradly's work at: alsoacarpenter.com Find him on Twitter: @alsoacarpenter
Understanding Critical Race Theory with Bradly Mason
July 19, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBDeCruz has questions, you have questions, we all have questions for the hot button topic taking over school boards, legislative sessions, and churches in the US: Critical Race Theory. Thankfully, Bradly Mason joins us on this episode of Big Brown Army to discuss this area of academia and also to answer questions about race and racism in America. You can find out more on Bradly's work at: alsoacarpenter.com Find him on Twitter: @alsoacarpenter
Week In Review: A Very American Episode
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBDeCruz and Jordi are back for another Week In Review! Is this the episode that finally gets them canceled? Happy Independence Day, everybody!
Week In Review: A Very American Episode
July 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 30.6 MBDeCruz and Jordi are back for another Week In Review! Is this the episode that finally gets them canceled? Happy Independence Day, everybody!
Week In Review: Joe Goes Global, Juneteenth Gets Its Due, and Portland Police Are Officially Over It
June 18, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 27 MBDeCruz and Jordi are back together for another Week in Review. What's special about this episode? DeCruz just tried a new version of Coke and he's NOT happy about it.
Reggie Thayil on Christianity and Mental Health
June 16, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBNew guest Reggie Thayil joins the Big Brown Army today to chat about his ministry and career combining Christian faith and psychology. Reggie teaches undergraduate psychology courses at TIU-Florida. He's also the host of his own podcast, I am Barabbas. You can learn more about Reggie at his website: Thayil Thoughts.
Week In Review: Al Jazeera Gets a Trophy, Kamala Overshoots the Border, and Fauci is Science Made Flesh
June 11, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBDeCruz and Jordi come back to talk about the week that was. To discuss everything from Al Jazeera to Al Roker. Not really Al Roker.
Mid-Week Roundup: Wuhan Lab Theory Returns and LA’s Mayor Heads to India
May 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBJordi and DeCruz get together to bring you the Mid-Week Roundup! Lots of things happening. First, India gets hit with the second wave of the COVID pandemic. Now, they're about to get LA Mayor Eric Garcetti, will the ordeals never cease?
Brown People Solve the Middle East Crisis
May 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBAnother Israel-Palestine conflict, another ceasefire, how should Christians view these crises? Ashish Joy and Joash Thomas join DeCruz to talk about growing up Brown, Evangelical, and with pro-Israel attitudes. You can find (@storyfocus) Ashish Joy's podcast here: https://futureof.church/ You can find (@joashpthomas)Joash Thomas's latest article for Religion Unplugged here.
Week In Review: War in the Middle East, Inflation Situation, and the CDC States the Obvious
May 17, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBThat's right! It's a Week in Review! Jordi and DeCruz are back and we're here to give you all the news that's fit to read.. or something like that. We discuss Israel-Palestine, the economy, and why our leaders lie to us.
Don't Worry, The CDC Says It's OK!
May 17, 2021 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBRay and DeCruz are back to talk about Israel/Palestine and the CDC with their new mask guidelines.
Don't Worry, The CDC Says It's OK!
May 17, 2021 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MBRay and DeCruz are back to talk about Israel/Palestine and the CDC with their new mask guidelines.
The Church and Cancel Culture
May 10, 2021 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBWarren Mainard, a close friend of DeCruz, joins us on the Big Brown Army today. Warren is the Executive Director of Impact Players, an organization dedicated to inspiring men to be great husbands, fathers, and leaders. Warren also does the Impact Players Podcast and the sports podcast Duck & Dawg Show.
COVID in India and Seattle Royal Family Splits
May 08, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBRay and DeCruz address COVID realities around the globe and reflect on the break-up of one of the most prominent couples in the world.
COVID in India and Seattle Royal Family Splits
May 08, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBRay and DeCruz address COVID realities around the globe and reflect on the break-up of one of the most prominent couples in the world.
Big Brown Army Responds to Joe Biden's Speech to Congress
May 08, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBDeCruz, Jordi, and Ray get together to discuss Joe Biden's speech to a joint session of Congress. Also: Jordi shares about the loss of a dear member of the Big Brown Army family.