Discussions and debates with top newsmakers about the most controversial and interesting issues impacting California, hosted by FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson and airing on several TV stations across the state.
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The church in America today generally communicates with the culture in one of two ways. Either we preach the gospel without regard to the cultural and personal context, or we simply react defensively to the symptomatic cultural ills. Therefore, God often comes across as largely irrelevant to the everyday life of the average American. Consequently, the culture ends up regarding us, along with God, as out of touch or, even worse, dangerous. In light of this, if the Bible is true, and God reall ...
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What Most Christians Get Wrong About God
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Most people HATE or REJECT God because He doesn’t act the way THEY think He should. I mean, what good is an all-powerful god if He doesn’t prevent famine, floods, and child abuse? What good is a god that doesn’t PROTECT you and make you HAPPY? Do they have a point? If you know someone who HATES God, is DISAPPOINTED in God or simply wants nothing to…
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Harvey Levin discusses OJ Simpson's complicated legacy and his fears over a second Trump Presidency.Por The Issue Is
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This week, Pro-Palestinian protesters took to college campuses across the country, from Columbia University to USC and UCLA, building encampments as they demonstrated against the Israel-Hamas war.Por The Issue Is
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What is the Pro-Life Movement’s Biggest Mistake?
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The Pro-Life movement has won some major battles, but it is losing the war. Why? I think we find clues in recent statements by Bill Maher and Richard Dawkins. Join me as we unpack the stunningly honest comment Bill Maher made about abortion and the unexpected admission Richard Dawkins made that he “identifies as a cultural Christian.” These two ath…
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This week, Elex is joined by NBA champion and former Laker Metta World Peace and TMZ founder Harvey Levin.Por The Issue Is
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Can Christians Use Transgender Pronouns Without Compromising Faith?
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Can Christians use transgender pronouns without compromising God’s truth? Is it okay for Christians to use transgender preferred pronouns in order to share Christ? Brad wrestled with this question and shares his conclusions in this episode of GOD is the Issue Podcast. If you want practical suggestions for navigating this contentious topic make sure…
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This week, Gloria Allred joins Elex to discuss OJ Simpson's complicated legacy. Wally Adeyemo, Deputy Treasury Secretary, also joins the show to assess the state of the U.S. economy.Por The Issue Is
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Proclamations, Pronouns and Protestors!
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What is the “Christian” thing to do when protestors disrupt our church services and the White House dishonors Easter? Brad discusses these controversies and provides Christian perspectives on how to handle such situations. He also dissects the White House's stance on Easter egg designs and the mixed messages from the Biden administration. - Disrupt…
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338: Bill Melugin, Andrew Gruel, Michael Tubbs
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This week, Elex is joined by FOX News correspondent Bill Melugin, celebrity chef Andrew Gruel and former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs.Por The Issue Is
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What do you think the greatest tragedy for the follower of Jesus is? Several years ago, my brother gave his surprising answer to this question. I have never forgotten what he said. Today, I want to share his answer with you and explore the implications on our lives and in our culture. I’ll also give you one easy and powerful action point that I pro…
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This week, Elex Michaelson is joined by pollster and strategist Frank Luntz and Rep. Katie Porter.Por The Issue Is
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Join me as I share personal stories that will leave you pondering: was it coincidence or was it God? From divine interventions to unexpected provisions, these stories will challenge your perspective and encourage your faith. In this episode, we will cover: - Personal experiences of divine interventions and unexpected provisions - How trusting in Go…
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336: Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tulsi Gabbard, Gavin Newsom
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A jam-packed week on "The Issue Is" as Elex is joined by Jane Fonda, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tulsi Gabbard and Gavin Newsom.Por The Issue Is
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The Exodus of Faith: Why Are Christians Walking Away. How to Prevent It.
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Why do you think so many people are walking away from the Christian faith? High profile pastors and worship leaders have rejected Jesus. And it’s not just leaders; it’s the folks in the pews too. What’s driving theexodus? What’s going on? In this episode of the Brad Bright Podcast, we delve into the reasons why many Christians are walking away from…
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335: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Alex Padilla
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This week on our political show “The Issue Is"…a conversation with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and California Senator Alex Padilla. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.Por The Issue Is
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How Jesus Out-Lawyered the Lawyers: 3 Things We Learn from the Master of Spin.
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Have you ever thought about what it would have been like to ARGUE with Jesus? Many tried. None succeeded. How did he do it? In this podcast we will talk about how Jesus’ shrewd silver tongue drove his agenda forward in an extremely divisive culture, and how you and I can applythose same three principles in our own divisive culture.…
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334: Adam Schiff, Brian Goldsmith, Mike Murphy
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This week, Elex recaps Super Tuesday, President Biden's State of the Union address and the ongoing march to the Nov. 2024 general election.Por The Issue Is
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Illegal Immigration Part 2: What can YOU do? Wise, Compassionate Solutions
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Do you ever feel like you can’t publicly say what you really think about the chaos at the border that’s now spilling across America? Do you ever feel like you can’t do anything about the illegal immigration crisis? Actually, you can do a lot. That’s what we are talking about today. What does compassion with wisdom look like regarding illegal immigr…
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March 5 is the California primary and to break it all down, Elex is joined by Peter Hamby of Puck News and Melanie Mason of Politico.Por The Issue Is
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Illegal Immigration Part 01: Compassion Without Wisdom Makes You What? #christianworldview
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Are you tired of Virtue Signaling over illegal immigration. Are you tired of modern-day Pharisees who preach the false gospel of an open border. Are you tired of PRETEND Compassion. I am! Romans 12:9 says, “Don’t just pretend to love others. Really love them.” There are three kinds of compassion we see these days. Pretend compassion. Blind compassi…
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332: Bill Melugin, Rep. Dean Phillips, Rep. Katie Porter
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Bill Melugin on the situation at the border, how Texas and California are handling the crisis differently, the failed senate border bill. Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) on his primary challenge to President Biden, Biden's chances against former president Trump and a possible unity ticket with Nikki Haley. Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA) on her run for senate, …
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Genius, with a Side of Lunacy. He Gets Us Super Bowl Ad
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Welcome to the God is the Issue podcast with Brad Bright, wherewe uncover the relevance of God in every aspect of our lives. In today'sepisode, Brad dives deep into the controversial Super Bowl ad that sparked aheated discussion among Christians. We explore the ad's impact, its portrayalof various societal groups, and its ultimate goal. Brad challe…
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331: Alex Padilla, Matt Mahan, Areva Martin
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This week, Elex is joined by California's Senator Alex Padilla, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and civil rights attorney Areva Martin.Por The Issue Is
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Cancer: What I've Done RIGHT & What I've Done WRONG!
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In this very candid and personal podcast, Brad gives an update on his cancer journey and the lessons learned along the way. If you, or someone you know is facing cancer, Brad hopes his suggestions and words of caution will help.For More: https://www.brightmedia.org/Be sure to talk to your healthcare professional before making any treatment changes.…
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330: The Issue Is Podcast: Nikki Haley, Christina Pascucci
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This week, Elex is joined by Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley and Senate candidate Christina Pascucci.Por The Issue Is
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FOXNEWS GOT IT WRONG! You Can't Believe Everything in the News!
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You cannot believe everything Fox News, CNN, MSNBC or even your local newspaper tells you! And yet people do. Christians can be the worst offenders. Too often Christians fall for outright lies and salacious half-truths and then forward them on as truth. Would you like to know some RED FLAGS to look for that can quickly give you clues about the reli…
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This week, Elex is joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Senator Alex Padilla.Por The Issue Is
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Today we are asking two basic questions, Is White PrivilegeReal? And How should I respond if someone says, “All Whites haveWhite Privilege.” Let’s start with, Is White Privilege real? Before I proceed any further, let me be clear: Racism is real. Some whites truly hate blacks. Some blacks truly hate whites. Ditto for every other ethnic group. But y…
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Rep. Adam Schiff joins Elex this week on The Issue Is to recap the U.S. Senate debate.Por The Issue Is
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This week, Elex is joined by Speaker Emirata Nancy Pelosi as she endorsed Senate candidate Adam Schiff.Por The Issue Is
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This week, we recap the U.S. Senate debate that featured Rep. Adam Schiff (D), baseball legend Steve Garvey (R), Rep. Katie Porter (D) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D)Por The Issue Is
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Only 5% of Church goers say the Christian Life is Working for Them, WHY!?
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Of all the podcasts I’ll do this year, this one is by far the most important. If you are not experiencing the Joy and PeaceJesus promised there is a reason why. I don’t care if you have been a Christian50 years… If the Christian life is not really working for you, I can tell you what the problem is. Do you want to know what is wrong with our cultur…
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327: Barbara Lee, Eric Early, David Petraeus
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The race for the U.S. Senate in California is heating up. This week, Elex is joined by Senate candidates Barbara Lee and Eric Early. Retired Four-Star General David Petraeus joins the show to address the threat of China.Por The Issue Is
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PRAY. WORK. VOTE.It’s the beginning of a new election season. People are excited: politicians, reporters, and political junkies! But can you think of anyone else that is excited? Oh boy! I get to watch more political ads! But what is GOD’S PERSPECTIVE? Have you ever thought about that? God says we are stewards of everything He gave us. We can be a …
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As we are just days from the first televised debate of California's 2024 Senate race, Elex is joined by Senate Candidate Katie Porter.Por The Issue Is
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Political journalist Peter Hamby previews the 2024 California Senate race.Por The Issue Is
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The Curious Case of "Believe the Science" and Its Intriguing Link to Political Discourse
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Welcome to the “God is the Issue” podcast, where we explorehow God is at the center of every issue. In today's episode, "AnInconvenient Truth," we delve into the intriguing topic of science and itsintersection with politics and religion. Host Brad Bright takes us on a journey,unraveling the evolution of the phrase "believe the science" and itsconne…
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Political commentator Chris Matthews previews the 2024 California Senate race.Por The Issue Is
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324: Melanie Mason, Bob Shrum, Chris Matthews
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This week, "The Issue Is" previews the upcoming debate in California's 2024 Senate race.Por The Issue Is
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In this episode of "God is the Issue," Brad Bright delves into the question of which Jesus we will celebrate this Christmas. He examines various misconceptions about Jesus, such as whether he was "woke" or a socialist, and whether he claimed to be God. Using biblical references and historical context, Brad passionately argues for the real Jesus and…
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The countdown is on, less than three months until California voters head to the polls for the 2024 primary.Por The Issue Is
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Hate and Anger havebecome the hallmarkof American culture. But the problem is not that thereis too much darkness. The problem is there is not enoughlight. The most recent group targeted by the forces of unbridled hateare the Jews. Antisemitism reigns on our universitycampuses. College presidents at Harvard, UPenn and MIT, when questioned by Congres…
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Karen Bass reflects on her first year in office as the Mayor of Los Angeles.Por The Issue Is
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THE 2023 GRINCH AWARDSGod is the Issue Podcast with Brad BrightToday I am giving the Grinch Award to a very deserving company. I’m sure you all remember the story, How the Grinch Stole Christmas? by Dr. Seuss? The Grinch couldn’t stand Christmas. so he decided he would steal it. Do you realize there are real life Grinches? People who hate Xmas. Com…
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321: Mike Murphy, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Magic Johnson
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This week, a clash of personalities as California Governor Gavin Newsom and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis faced off in a highly-publicized debate on FOX News.Por The Issue Is
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Questions & Answers: Follow up on 3 Reasons Why Bill Maher Wants God to Exist
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RESPONDING TO QUESTIONS FROM THE 3 REASONS BILL MAHER WANTS GOD TO EXISTLINK TO EPISODE: https://youtu.be/InEQl1s0APsBrad Answers questions from the episode, The 3 Reasons why Bill Maher Wants God to Exist. The questions are asked by his wife Kathy Bright.LINK TO EPISODE: https://youtu.be/InEQl1s0APsQ: You can be an atheist and be moral!Q: Christia…
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320: Kevin Kiley, Brian Goldsmith, Lynn Vavreck
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A historic week in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom, President Joe Biden, and the city of San Francisco welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Conference. The summit, not without controversy, as some criticized the city for rolling out the red carpet for a leader that President Biden referred t…
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P.T. Barnum purportedlysaid, “There are two kinds of people in the world, con men and suckers. Thank God for the suckers.” Today we’re going to talk aboutsuckers. Unfortunately, many Christians are suckers, and thereforeare easily manipulated. I’m going to tell real life stories about the various ways we are manipulated, and how sometimes we are ou…
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This week, a special edition of "The Issue Is," as Elex Michaelson works out at the iconic Gold's Gym with former California Governor, Mr. Olympia, and all-around superstar Arnold Schwarzenegger.Por The Issue Is
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Questions & Answers: Follow up on Israel | Hamas, What is a Christian To do?
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Many listeners had questions regarding my recent podcast, Israel & Hamas: What’s a Christian to Do? on the current conflict between Israel and Hamas. Others had questions regarding my podcast entitled, The Three Reasons Bill Maher Wants God to Exist. It was impossible to fully answer some of the questions in the comment section so I decided to do a…
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