Sep 08 2024 52 mins
"We’ve got to stop letting fear be the control for us. I want to wake up the lions. The sheep are going to be the sheep." — Kevin Sorbo
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Garritt Hampton sits down with actor Kevin Sorbo to discuss a wide range of hot-button issues. From censorship in Hollywood and the media, to the societal impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives (DEI), the U.S. border crisis, election rigging, and COVID-19 tyranny, Kevin shares his candid insights - which are WAY outside of the lines for YouTube and Facebook! We also talk about Kevin's family and work in film and television, conventions, and books, including his new children's book, The Test of Lionhood, from Brave Books and upcoming faith and family conventions. Don't miss this no-holds-barred take on faith, family, Hollywood, censorship, media bias, and free speech!
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Recommended Resources:
The Test of Lionhood, from Brave Books
True Faith: Embracing Adversity to Live in God's Light, by Kevin Sorbo and Sam Sorbo
Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist
Podcast Recommendations:
Sam Sorbo on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast
Homeschooling Resources:
Strings Attached: The True Cost of School Choice
Discussion Questions:
Arrest for Free Speech: Kevin Sorbo mentions an incident in London where someone received a two-year prison sentence for an "It's okay to be white" sticker. What are your thoughts on decline free speech and the cost of expressing unpopular views in today's society?
Meritocracy in Hiring: Kevin criticizes diversity (DEI) initiatives. Do you agree with this stance? How can organizations work to implement merit-based hiring and what consideration should they give to diversity among their staff?
Influence of Role Models: Kevin emphasizes the importance of role models who inspire hard work and competition. What impact do you think these role models have on children and society, and how can they positively influence behavior?
U.S. Immigration Policy: Kevin and Garritt criticize the Biden administration’s immigration policies. What are your views on the current U.S. immigration policy, and how should it be reformed? What consequences have you seen as a result of the open souther border and "sanctuary city" policies?
COVID-19 Handling: The podcast features a discussion on the dishonesty in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, including inconsistencies in mask mandates and vaccine efficacy. How would you assess the handling of the COVID-19 crisis by health authorities and government officials? What consequences have you observed from the government's handling of this issue?
Hollywood's Ideological Bias: Kevin Sorbo talks about how Hollywood's ideological bias against conservatives and Christians has affected his career. In what ways do you believe that Hollywood and the entertainment industry show bias against certain political or religious views, and how has that influenced the public discourse?
Content for Children: Kevin Sorbo's book A Test of Lionhood promotes themes of courage and traditional family values. How important is it to have children's content that reflects traditional and Biblical values, and what kind of impact can such content have on child development and the health of families?
Education and Homeschooling: Kevin advocates for homeschooling and criticizes the public education system for promoting liberal agendas. What are the benefits and drawbacks of homeschooling compared to public schooling, and how should educational content be approached?
Censorship and Freedom of Speech: Both Sorbo and Hampton discuss their experiences with censorship on social media platforms. What are your thoughts on the balance between regulating harmful content and protecting free speech on these platforms? How should social media companies approach this issue?
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