Cairn’s Rock Pile Podcast

The famous words of the wise Preacher, "That which has been is that which will be [again], And that which has been done is that which will be done again. So there is nothing new under the sun. Ecclesiastes 1.9 (AMP), among others, provides the truth about culture, the world, the conduct of people, and our faith. Join Oma and Lewis in our exploration and discussion about faith and culture. Call us crazy, but it is live, uncut, and authentic. We would love to hear from you – comments and suggestions are appreciated. Subscribe and come along with us in the Rock Pile.

We're back! After a brief hiatus, join Oma and Lewis in their exploration and discussion of the surprising faith in the face of the prevailing culture of the Syrophoenician woman in Mark 7.24-30. It's live and uncut. We would love to hear from you – comments and suggestions are appreciated. Subscribe and come along with us in the Rock Pile.

Amor sceleratus habendi - The Love of Having a Villain. "They will take ___ from you" or "They want to ____ (fill in the blank) are statements tossed around daily. Between word salads, invectives, censorship, minimalization, and "Chicken Little" phrases, we are inundated with statements attempting to elicit fear, division, and the vilification of groups or entire segments of our society. Some messages may contain valid warnings or information. But they are lost in the cacophony of voices and messages - intentionally or inadvertently. If we are not vigilant, we will not know which. Our world has become a veritable message salad. Join us as we step into the brackish waters looking for alligators. Buckle up. It's messy. Podcast Notes and Links Madison & A. Hamilton. Discussions Regarding the House of Representatives. The Federalist Papers 52-60 Madison & A. Hamilton. Discussion Regarding the Senate. The Federalist Papers 62-66 U.S. Constitution - Art. 1 Sec. 2 Cl. 5 - Overview of Impeachment Majority in the House (218/435 minimum) to approve Articles of Impeachment BUT need two-thirds in the Senate to Convict (66 Senators). Democrats hold 50-51, meaning you would have to get 15-16 Democrats minimum to vote with ALL Republicans to convict. The impeachment process applies to inferior officers (of ABC Departments) and judges. Madison & A. Hamilton. Discussion Regarding Impeachment – Senate – The Federalist Papers 66 See Howell, W.G., & Lewis, D. (2002). Agencies by Presidential Design. The Journal of Politics, 64(4) 1095-1114. htttp://dx.doi.org/10.1111/1468-2508.00164 See, Basic Summary of Administrative Agencies. Basic Summary of What it is and Isn't (ABA Summary) Additional Summary from The Heritage Foundation Federal Register – List of All E.O.s National Archives – Executive Orders The Official Handbook of the U.S. Government (U.S. Government Manual – USGM) Allows to break down by topic (each segment in PDF or HTML or share) U.S. Governmental Manual – USGM The Complete PDF version. Additional Educational Resources Hillsdale CollegeFree eBooks | Project Gutenberg See Foster, B.O. Titus Livius (Livy), The History of Rome, Book 3 So difficult is it to be moderate in the defense of liberty, since everyone, while pretending to seek fair play, so raises himself as to press another down; while insuring themselves against fear, men actually render themselves fearful to others; and having defended ourselves from an injury, we proceed —as though it were necessary either to do or suffer wrong —to inflict injury upon our neighbor. -Titus Livius(Livy), The History of Rome, Book 3 - Chapter 65.11 See Blume, H. (2017) Fear, Anger, Hatred, in Livy's Account of the Struggle of the Orders (Unpublished Dissertation) Ohio State University See, also: (some of these works or related subjects are available free in ebook form at the link above)

It has been said, "there is nothing new under the sun..." Join Oma and Lewis in this week's podcast, where we focus on what is touted as new but is just some polished-up stuff with a different label called "new." We think it's time we realize - or better yet - our elected officials recognize they were not selected to participate in a popularity contest or chosen for a lifetime stint in politics. Our Representatives, stressing their fundamental role, should not give up their day jobs because, depending on their performance, they may need them in the future. Buckle up. It's going to get lively. Source and Reference Materials Links. Works cited or discussed in the podcast. It might be of interest. (Note we are not associated with any publishers or vendors and only provide the links as a reference point). A starting point on the principles of Progressivism. Roosevelt, T. (1912) Who Is a Progressive? The Outlook, 100 (April) 809-14.Wilson, W. (1913) The New Freedom (New York, Doubleday) Goodnow, F.J. (1916) The American Conception of Liberty and Government, Brown University: The Colver Lectures (Providence, Standard Printing Co.) 9-21.HistoryChevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Nat. Res. Def. Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837, 842-43 (1984)Basic Definition of a Constitutional Republic versus a DemocracyHow Our Laws Are Made - Congress.gov Resources | Congress.gov | Library of CongressVeto Override Procedure in the House and Senate (congress.gov)H. Doc. 116-177 - CONSTITUTION JEFFERSON'S MANUAL AND RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Content Details - (govinfo.gov) Written Works - Non-fiction and Fiction https://a.co/iLnDDQvhttps://a.co/aN784Fo Solzhenitsyn, A. I. The Gulag Archipelago Volume 1: An Experiment in Literary InvestigationZamyatin, Y. We (Dover Publishing)Orwell, G. 1984Orwell, G. Animal Farm Bradbury, R. Fahrenheit 451Golding, W. The Lord of The FliesCollins, S. The Hunger Games Video Work The Flight of the Phoenix - 1965 (James Stewart)

Did you know that political parties spent nearly 17 Billion on the recent elections? Did you know that the House Rules are 1300 pages? Ever heard of the term "Standing." Join Oma and Lewis in this week's podcast, where we don't discuss our thoughts on the recent elections. But we do touch on "standing" and who's really in charge of this country. We think it's time to read the owner's manual or start searching for it so we can brush up because the next few years will be interesting. Buckle-up. Podcast Notes and links: How Our Laws Are Made - Congress.gov Resources | Congress.gov | Library of Congress https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/standing Veto Override Procedure in the House and Senate (congress.gov) H. Doc. 116-177 - CONSTITUTION JEFFERSON'S MANUAL AND RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - Content Details - (govinfo.gov) https://a.co/iLnDDQv - The Dying Citizen Paperback – October 11, 2022 - Victor Hansen https://a.co/aN784Fo - Justice Corrupted: How the Left Weaponized Our Legal System – Senator Ted Cruz

What did Supreme Court Justice Holmes mean when he wrote, "Men must turn square corners when they deal with the Government." Rock Island, Ark. & LA RR Co. v. United States, 254 U.S. 141, 143 (1920)? Well, Texas Attorney General and ten other AGs explain in its recent Amicus Brief filed yesterday. Interesting read with some eye-opening points. Remember our ongoing discussion about the tapestry? Well, here are some more points to ponder. Keep the 40K foot view with all the moving pieces. Agree or disagree, jump in. It's a rock pile.

Sometimes it's better at the Forty Thousand foot level. With all the drama and issues surrounding us, seeing how they are connected is challenging. Join us as we discuss some problems and interesting potential connections. Hint: It's all about behavior. No, we are not wearing aluminum caps. Agree or disagree, but jump in. It's a rock pile. Inaugural Address 1981 | Ronald Reagan (reaganlibrary.gov) Speech on the 150th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence | Teaching American History President George Washington's First Inaugural Speech (1789) | National Archives Telegram – Cairn's Rock Pile

California, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, and several other locations make an interesting couple of days. Durham and Eleventh Circuit and the Fifth Circuit's decision in Netchoice v. Paxton included. Come on and join us in the discussion. Comments, suggestions, and insights on these issues are welcome. Jump on; it's a Rock Pile.

Ideas do have consequences. Join us for a lively discussion of some of this week's relevant topics and the administrative agencies involved. Likely, not what the original proponents of Progressivism envisioned, and more like what the Founders were trying to prevent. You decide. Laugh with us as we look at the issues and the agencies involved. Please share, comment, give us feedback, update our history, etc. We can take it.

Leaking ships do sink. So what's all the commotion? Data matters, and it should matter to you. Modern technology profiling and profiting from that data fuels the technology industry. But not just that industry. It's used in more ways than you might imagine. The point? Engage the little grey cells, as Agatha Christie's famous character Hercule Poirot always encouraged. Understand the game and try to get a 40,000-foot perspective. Join Oma and Lewis as we wade out in the surf on the Rockpile. Master or Special Master – Defined and Explained Disclosing of Confidential Information Attorneys Disclosing of Confidential Information – Model ABA Rule

Our world is saturated with messages, what we hear, see, and read. Individuals use words to communicate and are chosen for a reason. Language is employed purposefully and not by accident. In evaluating those messages, we need to ask what and why. Join us in our discussion. Definitions, Citations, and Episode Notes. Fearmongering - Defined Hyperbole - Defined Gaslighting - Defined See the 1944 movie Gaslight with Charles Boyer and Ingrid Burgman where this term originated. Rev. Nathaniel Bartlett in Grumman, William Edgar. The Revolutionary Soldiers of Redding, Connecticut, and the Record of their Services. Internet Archive, September 2, 2022 (The following are resources - Oma and I do not receive compensation for recommending this information.) You can find the titles mentioned in this Episode at Abebooks.com (used) or Amazon (new and used). Or at your local library or used bookstore. You may also enjoy the movie adaptation of these titles as well. Orwell, George. Animal Farm. New York: Signet Classics. 1996. Orwell, George. 1984. New York: Signet Classic, 1961. Bradbury, Ray. Fahrenheit 451. New York: Simon & Schuster. 2013. Reptilian Theory in Litigation (I have worked with this firm on both sides of the aisle).

What's in your sack lunch? Grace – unmerited favor. Are you willing to give it to Him? Interesting how the Lord can use a child's sack lunch to feed multitudes. Amazing. And He wants to do that with you. Watch how He takes what we give and multiplies it to bless others abundantly. Building your cairn includes service and the humility to know it's all about Him. It's what the Cairn is all about, so follow along. G-d's not done with you - or us - yet. Listen in each week and laugh along with us – or at us – we will be here. See you then. This week's Spotlight Mission Organization Wycliffe Bible Translators "For more than 75 years, Wycliffe has helped people worldwide translate the Bible into their languages. We believe the Bible translation is the most transformational as a locally led, sustainable church ministry." Wycliffe USA serves with churches and Bible translation organizations worldwide, so local churches have Scripture and other resources to meet their spiritual needs, along with the capacity to continue to meet those growing needs in the future. You can learn more about Wycliffe at https://wycliffe.org Cairn Globel's Information and Social Media Cairn Globel's YouTube Channel https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

Chutes and Ladders. Unlike the childhood game, the quest is not to get up the ladder at others' expense but to serve and support others. Easier said than done, especially in the world. Interestingly, isn't that what G-d calls us to do. Serve and be a blessing. Building your Cairn includes service and the humility to know it's all about Him. It's what the Cairn is all about, so follow along. G-d's not done with us yet. No 12 x 12 room for us! Listen in each week and laugh along – or at us – we will be here. See you then. This week's Spotlight Mission Organization Christ for All Nations (CfaN) "Yet Greater Harvests." Such is the magnitude of what G-d has done and is doing as His servants are obedient to His words and go out and bring in the harvest, locally and globally…CfaN continues to expand as this army of Holy Spirit evangelists reaches the nations with the Gospel, proclaiming that Jesus Christ is truly Lord of all." You can learn more about CfaN at https://cfan.org Cairn Globel's Information and Social Media Cairn Globel's YouTube Channel https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

Faith in failures. Interestingly, we can learn significantly from our failures if we are open. G-d is in the midst even when we get ahead, or the world sets us up. Building your cairn includes failures and the humility to know that it's all about Him, and He uses even the failures to our benefit. We have more, so follow along. G-d's not done with us yet or, with you for that matter! Listen in each week and laugh along – or at us – we will be here. See you then. This week's Spotlight Mission Organization Send International "SEND is a global community of goers and senders bringing gospel transformation to unreached people." You can explore SEND's ministries and learn more at https://send.org Cairn Globel's Information and Social Media Cairn Globel's YouTube Channel https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

All waiting eventually comes to an end. Oma and Lewis wrap up their quirky journey in Bucharest. Remember, the point to the stories - Him, and to Him be the glory! We have more to follow. G-d's not done with us yet-or, you for that matter! Listen in each week and laugh along – or at us – we will be here. See you then. This week's Spotlight Mission Organization reachingvietnam.com "Reaching the peoples of Viet Nam is not the task of one individual, church, or agency – it is our calling collectively. Our mission is to "glorify God by reaching all Vietnamese peoples with the Good News of Jesus Christ through planting indigenous rapidly multiplying churches." You can learn more at https://www.reachingvietnam.com Cairn Globel's Website and Linktr. ee https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

Oma and Lewis continue the story of their quirky journey in Bucharest. It's not always easy, but when G-d calls, you know He is with you, especially in the waiting when your visas are about to run out and you can't leave the country. Interesting times, when you have to decide who has to stay with your new child for an indefinite period of time because your country will not give you a visa and you're out of time and funds. There is always a point to the stories - and it all points to Him, and to Him be the glory! This week's Spotlight Mission Organization Mercy Ships "Mercy Ships began our mission to provide hope and healing to those in need in 1978. Each year they send hospital ships filled with volunteer professionals who selflessly provide life-changing surgeries to children and adults who otherwise would go without. Together we are saving lives." You can learn more at https://www.mercyships.org Cairn Globel's Website and Linktr. ee https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

Oma and Lewis continue their journey from the Mud Run to Victoria Square, Bucharest, taking baby steps of faith. It's not always easy, but when G-d calls, you know He is with you. Come and follow the "fine-tuning" of the rockpile and the stories of two unlikely characters. Join us on our quirky but honest journey-past and present. There is always a point to the stories - and it all points to Him. He is Jehovah-Nissi (Ex. 17:8,15), and to Him be the glory! This week's Spotlight Mission Organization One For Israel "The story and ministry of One for Israel is part of something much larger - the miraculous restoration of the Jewish people and the miraculous unity between Jewish and Arab believers in Jesus." You can learn more at https://oneforisrael.org Cairn Globel's Website and Linktr. ee https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

Lewis and Oma continue their journey to Bucharest, Sinaia, and beyond. Watch how doors open and close. Come and follow the "fine-tuning" of the rockpile and the stories of two unlikely characters. Join us on our quirky but real journey. There is a point to all the stories - and it all points to Him. He is the God of the Impossible. Spotlight Mission Organization Cross-Cultural Missions, "We provide Medical, Dental, and Optical Services to the least privileged community. The majority are in countries that are neglected when it comes to aid and development. By mobilizing the community we can bring the message of faith, hope, and love." You can learn more at CrossCulturalMissions.org Cairn Globel's Website and Linktr. ee https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

Lewis and Oma continue their journey into Bucharest and watch Him open doors. Indeed, there are no limitations on Him. Regardless of what we think we can or cannot accomplish, self-imposed or other - despite the mess we believe we made, He amazes us every time. Follow along on some "fine-tuning" the rockpile, and the stories from two unlikely characters. Join us on our quirky but real journey. Spotlight Mission Organization Pioneers, "For 40 years, Pioneers missionaries have been using innovative and creative means to bring the gospel to every corner of the globe." You can learn more at: https://pioneers.org Cairn Globel's Website and Linktr. ee https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel

Sometimes our journey is like a bowl of spaghetti intertwined and messy. But our Father is not confounded by our messiness, our zigs, and zags. Follow along on some "fine-tuning" rockpile building stories from two unlikely characters. Join us on our quirky but real journey. Spotlight Mission Organization Lifewater International They are, "Christians providing access to safe water, and improved sanitation and hygiene, one village at a time." Check out their passion and mission at: https://lifewater.org Cairn Globel's Website and Linktr. ee https://cairnglobel.org https://linktr.ee/cairnglobel