Home from AMFest in time for Mass, and reflecting on what was probably the biggest and possibly the last of its kind.
There is a tension bubbling up under the surface. A taboo that everyone is aware of but many are afraid of. There is a clear divide between what Gen Z might call America First vs Israel First, and what the old guard might view as an extremist crowd gaining ground in their movement.
TPUSA are awake to this, and want to address it, and have tried to address it, but I am not sure they are really able to. I mean that with no disrespect, but there is a paradigm shift happening in real time and many will be left behind.
Zionists see the new wave as antisemites. The new wave see themselves as patriots, and the Zionists as traitors. Both have different ideas on what it means to be conservative, and if that is even a phrase they want to use anymore.
The problem is Israel. Specifically, the West (see: Christendom)’s relationship with the modern state of Israel. There is a political and theological conflation with the old guard that the newer cohort does not have.
My good friend Dr James Orr hosted the only debate on Israel, which was probably a wise choice for chairman. Getting an Englishman to moderate provides an element of impartiality, as Christian Zionism/dispensationalism are not major factors in the homeland. But inviting Steve Deace and Doug Wilson to debate on the topic was a mistake. They are renowned theologians in their own right, but they speak to a different generation. They are stuck in the old paradigm of the post-WWII liberal consensus and so spent the entire time gate keeping the conversation and doing their utmost to seemingly prevent any antisemitism sprouting up, but they will be unaware that censorious approach is precisely what is driving such a rejection of Israel and Judaism. Both are seen as sacred cows, in a land that otherwise has free speech. Questions and concerns are deemed as “hate,” and in any other context that would be considered woke.
Charlie had his finger on the pulse. He understood the post-WWII consensus was coming to an end, and the younger generation do not share the biases of their grandparents, and have a more objective view of the matter. They want to engage in conversations about foreign policy and faith but the old hats want to shut them down just in case they get too close to a line in the sand which is not shared by both sides.
Charlie really was the glue keeping the whole thing together. Without him, it feels like there are two big camps at odds with each other, without a shared language to communicate with each other. Questions go unanswered as people judge each other’s motives for asking. The air needs clearing, or this will continue to fester.
The real question, as demonstrated by Ben Shapiro’s speech and the responses to it from both sides, is how big is the tent?
There is a tension bubbling up under the surface. A taboo that everyone is aware of but many are afraid of. There is a clear divide between what Gen Z might call America First vs Israel First, and what the old guard might view as an extremist crowd gaining ground in their movement.
TPUSA are awake to this, and want to address it, and have tried to address it, but I am not sure they are really able to. I mean that with no disrespect, but there is a paradigm shift happening in real time and many will be left behind.
Zionists see the new wave as antisemites. The new wave see themselves as patriots, and the Zionists as traitors. Both have different ideas on what it means to be conservative, and if that is even a phrase they want to use anymore.
The problem is Israel. Specifically, the West (see: Christendom)’s relationship with the modern state of Israel. There is a political and theological conflation with the old guard that the newer cohort does not have.
My good friend Dr James Orr hosted the only debate on Israel, which was probably a wise choice for chairman. Getting an Englishman to moderate provides an element of impartiality, as Christian Zionism/dispensationalism are not major factors in the homeland. But inviting Steve Deace and Doug Wilson to debate on the topic was a mistake. They are renowned theologians in their own right, but they speak to a different generation. They are stuck in the old paradigm of the post-WWII liberal consensus and so spent the entire time gate keeping the conversation and doing their utmost to seemingly prevent any antisemitism sprouting up, but they will be unaware that censorious approach is precisely what is driving such a rejection of Israel and Judaism. Both are seen as sacred cows, in a land that otherwise has free speech. Questions and concerns are deemed as “hate,” and in any other context that would be considered woke.
Charlie had his finger on the pulse. He understood the post-WWII consensus was coming to an end, and the younger generation do not share the biases of their grandparents, and have a more objective view of the matter. They want to engage in conversations about foreign policy and faith but the old hats want to shut them down just in case they get too close to a line in the sand which is not shared by both sides.
Charlie really was the glue keeping the whole thing together. Without him, it feels like there are two big camps at odds with each other, without a shared language to communicate with each other. Questions go unanswered as people judge each other’s motives for asking. The air needs clearing, or this will continue to fester.
The real question, as demonstrated by Ben Shapiro’s speech and the responses to it from both sides, is how big is the tent?
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Media is too big
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Merry Christmas! Here is my Christmas sermon from this year's Vigil Mass of The Nativity of the Lord
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Somalia is experiencing a property boom this year.
30% of Somalia’s GDP comes from diaspora remittances.
Around a quarter of a million Somalis live in Britain, roughly the same number as America.
They are exploiting our systems & investing in their own country. At our expense.
In Britain they are disproportionately unemployed, significantly below the national average.
In America - particularly Minneapolis - they are exploiting the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
They are sending home $2bn of taxpayer’s money via benefits/welfare & fraud.
They mostly entered our countries through UN partnered programs.
In the U.S. it was the Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), and in Britain it was the Gateway Protection Programme (now UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)).
We can thank the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
If Somalia is safe enough for a property boom in its capital, should all those refugees not be returning home?
Why are British and American taxpayers funding mass investment in a foreign land?
Especially when most Brits and Americans cannot afford to get in the property ladder.
30% of Somalia’s GDP comes from diaspora remittances.
Around a quarter of a million Somalis live in Britain, roughly the same number as America.
They are exploiting our systems & investing in their own country. At our expense.
In Britain they are disproportionately unemployed, significantly below the national average.
In America - particularly Minneapolis - they are exploiting the Minnesota Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).
They are sending home $2bn of taxpayer’s money via benefits/welfare & fraud.
They mostly entered our countries through UN partnered programs.
In the U.S. it was the Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), and in Britain it was the Gateway Protection Programme (now UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS)).
We can thank the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
If Somalia is safe enough for a property boom in its capital, should all those refugees not be returning home?
Why are British and American taxpayers funding mass investment in a foreign land?
Especially when most Brits and Americans cannot afford to get in the property ladder.
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My clergy friends and I had been live-streaming Evening Prayer every Sunday for a year and half now.
We pray for the nation, we pray for you.
And you are always welcome to join us in prayer.
On 𝕏, Facebook & YouTube.
Every Sunday 3.30pm/8.30pm EST/GMT
https://www.youtube.com/@CommonSenseCrusade
We pray for the nation, we pray for you.
And you are always welcome to join us in prayer.
On 𝕏, Facebook & YouTube.
Every Sunday 3.30pm/8.30pm EST/GMT
https://www.youtube.com/@CommonSenseCrusade
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What is Christian Nationalism, the documentary:
https://youtu.be/lZTCTSzo4CM?si=txsEj_i7sq8kDC2D
https://youtu.be/lZTCTSzo4CM?si=txsEj_i7sq8kDC2D
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What is Christian Nationalism?
Caught between faith and politics, join Tobiah Powell's journey to understand the controversial question, 'What is Christian Nationalism?'
Cast: Tobiah Powell, Dale Partridge, Brian Sauve, Joel Webbon, Stephen Wolfe, Joshua Haymes, Andrew Isker, and Calvin…
Cast: Tobiah Powell, Dale Partridge, Brian Sauve, Joel Webbon, Stephen Wolfe, Joshua Haymes, Andrew Isker, and Calvin…
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3 Reformed Protestants and an Anglo/Old Catholic debate Judeo-Christianity
https://youtu.be/G2a1bTa0zec?si=LygIB7CPz2TgBtzS
https://youtu.be/G2a1bTa0zec?si=LygIB7CPz2TgBtzS
YouTube
Which Christianity Actually Builds Godly Nations? (ft. Calvin Robinson)
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CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media.
We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our…
CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media.
We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our…
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The first episode of Fox & Father for 2026 is now live! https://youtu.be/i1ENHzv4x4E?si=eyYldAVREm2BeMWu
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Fox & Father – Episode 71
Fox & Father – Episode 71 is out now!
Laurence and Calvin are back with more unfiltered conversation, sharp insight, and laughs.
Shop Fox and Father merch here 🛒 https://www.theculturestores.com/fox-and-father
Subscribe: /@reclaimthemedia
Join the live…
Laurence and Calvin are back with more unfiltered conversation, sharp insight, and laughs.
Shop Fox and Father merch here 🛒 https://www.theculturestores.com/fox-and-father
Subscribe: /@reclaimthemedia
Join the live…
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New Fox & Father - the Epstein episode.
https://youtu.be/C2EjEWJemzE?si=aMi06gDeYlU7W0q3
https://youtu.be/C2EjEWJemzE?si=aMi06gDeYlU7W0q3
YouTube
Fox & Father – Episode 73
Fox & Father – Episode 73
Laurence and Calvin are back with more unfiltered conversation, sharp insight, and laughs.
Shop Fox and Father merch here 🛒 https://www.theculturestores.com/fox-and-father
Subscribe: /@reclaimthemedia
Join the live chat and have…
Laurence and Calvin are back with more unfiltered conversation, sharp insight, and laughs.
Shop Fox and Father merch here 🛒 https://www.theculturestores.com/fox-and-father
Subscribe: /@reclaimthemedia
Join the live chat and have…
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For two years, my clergy friends and I have prayed together every week for Great Britain. 🇬🇧
This evening will be our last Evening Prayer together for some time.
Be sure to join us at 8.30pm GMT / 3.30pm EST.
God for England and Saint George!
https://youtube.com/@commonsensecrusade
This evening will be our last Evening Prayer together for some time.
Be sure to join us at 8.30pm GMT / 3.30pm EST.
God for England and Saint George!
https://youtube.com/@commonsensecrusade
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The Nineveh Fast is a campaign of prayer and fasting asking God for mercy upon our world.
“And the men of Nineveh believed in God: and they proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth from the greatest to the least” (Jonah 3:5).
https://ninevehnovena.org/
“And the men of Nineveh believed in God: and they proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth from the greatest to the least” (Jonah 3:5).
https://ninevehnovena.org/
The Nineveh Fast
The Nineveh Fast | A Campaign of Prayer and Fasting for God's Mercy
Join the Nineveh Fast, a 9-month campaign of prayer and fasting launched by Bishop Joseph Strickland through Pillars of Faith. Beginning March 27, 2026, faithful from around the world unite in repentance to ask God for mercy.
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