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LifeRing

33 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratings

Explicitly Christian and politically conservative weekly commentary on the most relevant news and current events. Stay afloat!

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Episodes

Season 3 Finale - Lessons learned and the War.

March 13, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 68.4 MB

This is the final episode, of this season or maybe of the show. With my friend and co-founder of the podcast Vadim Melnik, we talk about lessons learned, and our last comment on Ukraine vs Russia.

What is the state of the Union? And are Russians and Ukrainians united?

March 06, 2022 16:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

Andrey Baydak, 911 Dispatcher from Bellingham, WA  joins me to discuss this weeks events. He's Russian and I am Ukrainian, we both are American citizens. So we discuss Biden's State of the Union address first, and then we talk about the effects of the war tensions on the Slavic people living abroad.

The Invasion of Ukraine, and what’s left of Freedom Convoy?

February 27, 2022 16:00 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB

This week Stan Davidyuk, joins me to discuss the next level events that occurred this week. Including the shocking conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the leftovers or the new beginning of Freedom Convoy.

Deconstructing Christianity, and who identifies as LGBTQ today?

February 20, 2022 16:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

This week, Vadim Melnik, joins me to discuss this weeks events. From world events, to Christian news, from space to science to economy, we cover it all. The featured stories are "deconstructionism in Christianity" and the latest Gallup poll result of LGBTQ self-identification in U.S.

People’s Republic of... and Whoopi Goldberg

February 06, 2022 16:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MB

This week, Vadim is joining to discuss the events. we're featuring Olympic hosting country discussion, and the cancel culture as it faced Whoopi Goldberg this past week.

Freedom Convoy to Ottawa, USA vs Russia vs Ukraine - who’s doing what?

January 30, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MB

This week, Paul Kazakov, one of the four people who made this project possible, joins me to discuss this weeks events. From Politics, to Economy, to Tech to Space, we cover it all. The featured stories are the trucks protesting in Canada, and the USA vs Russia growing conflict with Ukraine as the chess board.

Presidential First Year Critique and John McArthur’s Transgender Sermon

January 23, 2022 16:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MB

This week, as usual we go over some of the most interesting headlines, and of course we focus on top stories each, I cover Biden's first year of presidency, while Vadim focuses on the new Canadian C4 law regarding gender conversion therapy, and John MacArthur is involved tangentially in this story.

Capitol Insurection Christian Analysis, Colorado wildfire disaster, and more...

January 09, 2022 16:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

This week Vadim joins me as we go through the top stories of the week: Looking back on Jan 6 capitol incident, Colorado wildfires are the two main stories. And much more in the lightning round.

Abortion pills and Guatemala, and devastating tornado aftermath

December 19, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 70.6 MB

This week, December 18th 2021,  I am joined by Daniel Kislyanka, and we chat about recent abortion news, and the devastating tornado aftermath.

What is blockchain? And where are we with the vax mandates?

December 12, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MB

This week, I attempt to explain the concept of blockchain, and my co-host Vadim focuses on reviewing the situation with vaccination mandates, that are being challenged on the national level.

Landmark Abortion Case, and Oxford High School Shooting - with Andrey Baydak

December 05, 2021 16:00 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MB

We take a deeper dive into these two stories: The Supreme court hearing of the Dobs v. Jackson, a crucial case for Pro-Life cause, and review the tragedy of the school shooting in Oxford High School Michigan. Joining me as a guest co-host is Andrey Baydak.

Waukesha Tragedy review, and rumors of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

November 28, 2021 16:00 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MB

We take a look at what happened this Thanksgiving week: Specifically, we review the polarized reaction to the tragedy in the Waukesha, WI. And also take a look at the next wave of conflict brewing between two Eastern European countries - Ukraine and Russia.

What is 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, Transgender ideology, Belarus migrant crisis, and tragic flooding in Sumas

November 21, 2021 16:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

We take a look at what happened this week: Where is the vaccine mandate court case headed? How the transgender ideology is being forced upon young minds? The insight into the migrant crisis in Belarus. And the catastrophic flooding that in the Pacific Northwest.

Astroworld tragedy, Millennials struggles report, what‘s tromethamine, and the trial of Mr. Rittenhouse

November 14, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MB

We take a look at what happened this week: What lessons can be learned from the tragic concert stampede in Houston Texas? What most millennials are struggling with? What is tromethamine, and why should you care, and should you? And finally what can we see from this side of Kyle Rittenhouse trial?  

Pandemic pulse, jobs and jabs, Metaverse and Kanye‘s Sunday Service odd guest

November 07, 2021 16:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MB

We take a look at what happened this week: Where are we with Covid? What is the situation with jobs, economy and vaccinations? What to think of the new Metaverse coming soon to our lives? And is Marilyn Manson converted to Christianity now that he's been seen praying with Justin Bieber and Kanye?

Episode 18 - July 17, 2021

July 19, 2021 20:51 - 1 hour - 94.1 MB

We are discussing the following top stories: The effects of heat wave, and global warming? The drastic spike in overdose deaths in US. Canada churches on fire. Cuba is erupting in protests. Are the Texas democrats gone for good?

Episode 17 - July 3, 2021

July 08, 2021 04:49 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Today we are discussing the following top stories: The culmination of the Pride month. Transgender vs Biological gender facility use in USA. Trans-racial as the next level of subverting the reality. Disgraceful sport activism of today.And how Robinhood is robbing the hood. 

Episode 16 - June 26, 2021

June 29, 2021 09:44 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MB

This week I share the following stories: the tragic collapse of the Florida condo, Trump's first rally since January 6, Updates on Derek Chauvin's trial, and what's hiding inside children's face masks?

Episode 15 - June 19, 2021

June 21, 2021 18:18 - 1 hour - 91.7 MB

It’s Saturday, June 19, 2021. And today  we are taking a look at the following top stories: The Supreme Court Decisions that dropped this week. What’s going on with Portland PD? Biden vs Pope. Then we review Biden vs Putin. And finally we take a look at whether prayer is finally back in school?  

Episode 14 - June 12, 2021

June 14, 2021 21:42 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

This week we take a look at the following stories: Rising Job Openings, Lack of workers and inflation. The compatibility of woke graduates with real life workplaces. We take a look at the recent news from Apple and Amazon. Then we review Harris & Biden administration foreign relation trips. And finally we take a look at the implications of the Keystone Pipeline project shutdown.

Episode 13 - June 5, 2021

June 09, 2021 09:28 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

We are taking a look at the following top stories: An inside look at the inconsistencies of Dr. Fauci electronic correspondence The sad reality of the state of American Worldview in 2021 We take a look at the ongoing Canada crackdown on pastors The two anniversaries in Tulsa Oklahoma and Granby Colorado and why they matter. And finally we take a look at how much is nothing worth.

Episode 12 - May 29, 2021

May 31, 2021 08:04 - 1 hour - 97.3 MB

This week we take a look at the following stories: The restoration of “lab leak theory” as a theory, rather than a fringe conspiracy. The tragic shooting that occurred in San Jose California, taking the lives of 10 people. The republican push back on critical race theory and why it matters. We also take a look at what happened in the skies above Belarus. And the growing movement of QAnnon beliefs  in America. 

Episode 11 - May 22, 2021

May 24, 2021 04:54 - 1 hour - 96.4 MB

This week we take a look at the state of abortion, state of the Bible, and the state of the universe. Along with an update on the Israel and Hamas ceasefire and the ups and downs of cryptocurrency world.

Episode 10 - May 15, 2021

May 16, 2021 11:26 - 1 hour - 85.8 MB

This week we take a look at the following stories: escalating conflict in the East between Israel and Gaza, skyrocketing inflation in U.S., the changes in Republican party along with recounts of votes in Maricopa County, AZ; the cyber attack on the pipeline, and implications of leading a church in Canada.

Episode 9 - May 8, 2021

May 09, 2021 07:30 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

This week we explore the following stories: the unlikeliness of herd immunity, ripple effects of Trump's presidency, new way of saying mothers, LGBTQ sport stories, and how richest man, Bill Gates,  couldn't afford love.

Episode 8 - May 1, 2021

May 02, 2021 23:28 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

This week we explore the following stories: The good news for the vaccinated folks. Biden’s spending that reached 6 trillion in 100 days. Senator Tim Scott’s rebuttal. Real life implications of cancel culture. And what does the accountability twitter trend mean for us?

Episode 7 - April 24, 2021

April 25, 2021 02:18 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

This week we explore the following stories: Beginning with US hitting a vaccination wall, Biden’s ambitious climate pledge, racial and police tensions here in US. We also talk about the dilemma of euthanasia as Chile considers it, and finally we dive into the story of Aleksey Navalniy, and why it matters.

Episode 6 - April 17, 2021

April 18, 2021 04:06 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

This week we explore the following stories: Updates on J&J vaccine, police in focuse stories including the case of Derek Chauvin, the shooting of Adam Toledo and Daunte Wright. Also we look at the recent ripple effect from GA voting bill. Finally we take a look at the rising tensions in Afghanistan and Russia, and conclude with a story of transgender woman wanting to join the convent as a nun.

Episode 5 - April 10, 2021

April 11, 2021 00:40 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

This week we explore the following stories: Vaccine efforts and surge in billionaires during pandemic, politicians in the news, Justin Bieber's album "Freedom", Derek Chauvin's trial and woke exodus from Georgia.

Episode 4 - April 3, 2021

April 04, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 55.3 MB

This week we explore the following stories: Covid19 Passports. Derek Chauvin's trial. Nike and Satan Shoes. Biden's 2tr dollar plan. And we chat about the decline in church membership across US.

Episode 3 - March 27, 2021

March 28, 2021 10:54 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

This week we explore the following stories: The situation with Covid in the world and US, vaccines and the effects of the pandemic; president's first press conference; the tragic loss of 10 lives in Colorado shooting; and what role big tech plays in the future of our society.

Episode 2 - March 20, 2021

March 21, 2021 05:11 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

This week we explore the following stories: Vatican and it's stance on same sex marriage, the shift in COVID19 guidelines, the most recent transgender stories, crisis at the border, and the tragic shooting of 8 people in Atlanta.

Episode 1 - March 13, 2021

March 16, 2021 04:07 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

In this pilot episode, we introduce ourselves and the purpose of the podcast. We dive into our top 5 selected stories of the week, addressing the Covid relief bill, Biden's address, Harry and Meghan, conflict in Myanmar and Washington's repeal of drug law.