{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"&quot;Why is the World so Deceptive &amp; Corrupt?&quot;","description":"It doesn't take a keen eye to recognize the obvious and progressive corruption and deception that exists in our world today. This corruption seems to be perpetuated by the same actors and exists around many different levels of influence across the world. Why is this happening and what can be done about it? In this episode Stephen and Jacob sit down to discuss some of the deceptions, schemes for power, and outright evil that has been increasingly exposed concerning certain nations (with one specifically in mind). This conversation is one of a spiritual nature because of the theological realities associated with what we see happening in our world. Primary Passages Ephesians 2:1-14 Romans 9 Romans 10 Romans 11 &amp;nbsp; Learn More About Jesus &amp;amp; How To Be Saved What Is Christianity? Answers About Christianity Who Is Jesus? Why is everything Evil? What is the deal with Sin? &amp;nbsp; Other Valuable Resources Located below are helpful resources for more education on much of the topics discussed in this episode: What is the Church? God's Plan with His Covenant People What is Replacement Theology?  Biblical Manuscipts&amp;nbsp; Biblical Reliability&amp;nbsp;  Archaeological Evidences &amp;nbsp; CONTACT US The best way to get a hold of us is to email us. We love hearing from you and we also love discussing details and helping where we can with specific or more nuanced questions. Please feel free to reach out. We'd love to talk to you! minutemen.initiative@gmail.com &amp;nbsp; HOW TO SUPPORT US &amp;amp; THE PODCAST Follow us on Instagram and YouTube!  @Dynamic.Defense.Solutions&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;@Minutemen.Initiative&amp;nbsp; |&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;@Minutemen.Initiative (YouTube) We are passionate about training \/ education which is a major drive behind why we do the podcast, this same passion extends to our social media presence. We post high quality and in-depth educational content on our DDS instagram as well as our Podcast instagram.&amp;nbsp; Support us through our webstore:  Dynamic Defense Solutions Webstore Use Discount Code: MINUTEMEN We thoroughly test and evaluate all the equipment we sell. If you see it for sale on our webstore then we personally back it and recommend it. We are always adding new products to our store that we believe supports the &quot;Modern Minuteman&quot; and that mission. We get asked often how people can support us and the podcast. Purchasing gear, equipment, holsters, and accessories from us directly supports DDS which makes the Minutemen Initiative podcast possible. We appreciate all of you who listen and greatly appreciate your support!&amp;nbsp; Thank you, Jacob &amp;amp; Stephen &amp;nbsp; INDUSTRY &amp;nbsp;COLLABORATIONS:&amp;nbsp; IWA International Website: https:\/\/iwainternationalinc.com&amp;nbsp; Discount Code: DDS5 &amp;nbsp; One Hundred Concepts Weblink w\/ Discount: https:\/\/onehundredconcepts.com\/DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS Discount Code: DYNAMICDEFENSESOLUTIONS If code is inactive or not working, please use the following email to request you discount: cs@onehundredconcepts.com&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; 907 AMMO Website: https:\/\/907ammo.com&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Minutemen Initiative","author_url":"http:\/\/ddsunscripted.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42041320\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203994350"}