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Cooper Stuff Podcast

Cooper Stuff Podcast

Cooper Stuff Podcast is an in depth look at what drives John Cooper (lead singer of Skillet); a commentary on culture from a traditional Biblical paradigm:

Has modern culture stolen your world view? With all the screaming voices, who do you trust? How much have you been subversively influenced? Cooper Stuff aims to point out subtle and not so subtle influences on culture with a traditional, Biblical world view/emphasis… while boiling complex issues down to simple language.

Episodes

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Hope After Abortion w/Victoria Robinson Play in Edifi Player

    Hope After Abortion w/Victoria Robinson

    Now that Roe is overturned, people are asking: what happens next? The GOP presidential nominees are waning on this issue; the pro-life movement disagrees on the best way forward; and meanwhile, there are thousands of women suffering with trauma and regret after having abortions. Pro-life advocate Victoria Robinson joins Cooper Stuff to tell us what she is doing to help bring healing and hope to these women. This is a powerful episode that will remind you of the amazing grace of God.

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Lecrae and Dee-1 controversy. Cardi and Corinthians?! Play in Edifi Player

    Lecrae and Dee-1 controversy. Cardi and Corinthians?!

    Do you get confused about how a Christian should view politics? Are there "Christian things" on the right and on the left? Is the problem that there are extremes on both sides, and we just need to come together in the middle? As complicated as this seems, it's actually quite simple. Cooper Stuff breaks down what the divide is over in 3 minutes! The rest of the episode explains how the divide began and how it pertains to our current division.

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast The Simplest Explanation About Our Political Divide Ever Play in Edifi Player

    The Simplest Explanation About Our Political Divide Ever

    Do you get confused about how a Christian should view politics? Are there "Christian things" on the right and on the left? Is the problem that there are extremes on both sides, and we just need to come together in the middle? As complicated as this seems, it's actually quite simple. Cooper Stuff breaks down what the divide is over in 3 minutes! The rest of the episode explains how the divide began and how it pertains to our current division.

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Why Christianity Today is Wrong About Oliver Anthony Play in Edifi Player

    Why Christianity Today is Wrong About Oliver Anthony

    Oliver Anthony's viral hit "Rich Men North of Richmond" has become an unquestionable culture moment. Some have even gone further, calling it a right wing "culture war" song. Christianity Today published an article claiming that the song "doesn't love its neighbors"-- a point that I roundly disagree with. Today, I explain what I believe the song is about, and why, In my view, Christianity Today has not only missed the entire point of the song, but they are revealing yet again that they believe …

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Quit Pornography Now w/Special Guests Covenant Eyes Play in Edifi Player

    Quit Pornography Now w/Special Guests Covenant Eyes

    Pornography is a scourge upon society, but is it really affecting the Church? The statistics are nothing short of staggering. Today, we have two special guests from Covenant Eyes who are passionate about helping people quit porn. We discuss why porn has become so prevalent; the dangers of addiction; the descent into even more disturbing forms of porn; and finally, the good news: how Covenant Eyes can help people put it to death! Here at Cooper Stuff, we believe that God wants to set you free …

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Christian Music and Christianity Need a Revival w/Alisa Childers Play in Edifi Player

    Christian Music and Christianity Need a Revival w/Alisa Childers

    Alisa Childers joins the show for a mash up to talk about the drama happening within Christian music. We also talk about the compromise in the American church; worship music; deconstruction--and the thing that can turn it all around: a revival of holiness amongst God's people.

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast The Rot In Christian Music Play in Edifi Player

    The Rot In Christian Music

    Last week, NRT (New Release Today) published an article called What The Bleep Is Happening To Christian Music? It discusses the trend of shocking things happening in Christian music like dropping F bombs in songs, a Christian drag artist, sexual innuendo, and suggestive dancing. Today we will look at the article and discuss these items, but more importantly, we'll look at some of the negative responses that NRT received from christian industry insiders! It's truly marveling to see people who …

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast The Truth About Liberty and the Founding w/ Mark David Hall Play in Edifi Player

    The Truth About Liberty and the Founding w/ Mark David Hall

    This episode is so good! Author and professor, Mark David Hall joins Cooper Stuff to talk about the truth about the Puritans, the Salem witch trials, the founding of America, slavery, and many other topics. This is so important because we live in a time where political agendas push us towards certain narratives. Mark's points helps us separate fact from fiction. I hope you love this conversation as much as I did!

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast The Compromise of Christian Elites w/ Megan Basham Play in Edifi Player

    The Compromise of Christian Elites w/ Megan Basham

    We often talk about the compromise amongst the Christian elites/leaders, but we need to talk about when and why this happened. Today, Daily Wire reporter and journalist, Megan Basham joins the show to explain it. We discuss influential people who were once trusted evangelical leaders such as David French, Russell Moore, as well as mainstream outlets like The Gospel Coalition. This episode is extremely illuminating. If you've wondered how we got here, then you need to watch this episode

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Leave The Kids Alone w/David Harris Jr. Play in Edifi Player

    Leave The Kids Alone w/David Harris Jr.

    We are thrilled to have David Harris Jr. on the show for the first time. Cooper Stuff asks David what in the world is going on with the outrage against "Sound of Freedom." Yes, I realize that we are talking about the same issue AGAIN. However, there is something extremely nefarious happening. Why are they coming after our kids? Don't miss this bonus episode!

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Sound of Freedom's Bizarre Backlash w/Graham Allen Play in Edifi Player

    Sound of Freedom's Bizarre Backlash w/Graham Allen

    The film, "Sound of Freedom" starring Jim Cavaziel has become a dark horse box office hit. Shockingly, it's receiving the most bizarre backlash from Hollywood, Big Media, and cultural elites. It almost seems like these people are against an anti-sex trafficking film! Whats going on? Today, Cooper Stuff teams off with Graham Allen of the Dear America podcast to discuss. Evil is showing its face in increasingly brazen ways. It's time to rise up.

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Should Christians Celebrate July 4th? Play in Edifi Player

    Should Christians Celebrate July 4th?

    This July 4th, there was a rise of anti-American sentiment, even within churches who are considered mainstream. It begs the question, is it more pious to refuse to celebrate July 4th--or even to criticize the country--because of love for the kingdom of God? Does America's sin of slavery make the principles of the Declaration of Independence and our nation's founding illegitimate? Is it racially insensitive to celebrate July 4th, as many Christian leaders are starting to insinuate? Today, we …

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Demi Lovato Makes Best Pro-Life Argument Ever Play in Edifi Player

    Demi Lovato Makes Best Pro-Life Argument Ever

    For the one year anniversary of the overturning of Roe, pop singer Demi Lovato released her pro-choice protest song, "Swine." What is shocking is that she inadvertently makes the pro-life argument more vividly and succinctly than just about anyone I've ever heard. This is a truly shocking moment that reveals the madness of our day. We unpack it and explain the worldview behind it. You don't want to miss this one!

  • Cooper Stuff Podcast Poll: 60% of Americans Believe Gender Cannot Be Changed Play in Edifi Player

    Poll: 60% of Americans Believe Gender Cannot Be Changed

    A UMass poll found that 60% of Americans believe that gender cannot be changed. Today, we break down the differences in opinion between groups based on sex, race, and political persuasion. Lastly, we once again speak about what happens to a nation when we don't stand up for truth. "Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it completely." (Proverbs 28:5)