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President Biden’s “Build Back Better Plan”, Boycotting Beijing, and “Too Much Worldview?”

12/11/21

John Stonestreet Maria Baer

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John and Maria outline the worldview angles behind President Biden’s “Build Back Better Plan.” Notably, John points to the inherent issue with the Department of Health and Human Services insisting that relief money for childcare only be used specifically for “professional” services.

Then, they delves into the current issues with the Olympics and China. Maria asks John how the United States should respond to the human rights abuses China is committing, particularly against faith-based groups. John outlines two options before the State Department for how the United States can bring attention to the abuses and seek protection for those afflicted.

To close, Maria asks John about the importance of continually examining worldview and growing in faith are for Christians. She notes that it can be distracting for believers to be continually focused on how they’re thinking, while failing to consider Christ in the process. John shares important insights and encouragement.

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China
finance
Government
Olympics
Politics

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