{"podcast":{"title":"Coffee With Hales","slug":"coffee-with-hales-6588563","podcast_index_feed_id":6588563,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/coffeewithhales/feed.xml","website_url":"https://coffeewithhales.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16817406/2026_Current_Podbean_Logo74hcw.png","author":"haleyabarker","episode_count":100,"summary":"Welcome to Coffee with Hales! Here, we explore mini-homesteading, backyard chickens, conspiracies, technocracy, politics, and culture — all through a lens of curiosity and discernment, examining how a biblical worldview can shape practical living in everyday life. If you want to slow down, think clearly, and see the world from a different perspective, you’re in the right place — by asking thoughtful questions, considering alternative perspectives, and taking steps toward a more intentional way of living. If you would like to see more of my mini-homestead, check out my YouTube: https://youtube.com/@coffeewithhales?si=sYTzrTjxoEAuCOD0 - Your Morning Start | A Podcast designed to start your day with a Biblical Perspective FULL Episodes Available: on Apple | Spotify - Garden Tours | Video Series designed to inspire you to be a rebel! (Youtube) - Coffee and Conspiracy Saturdays | Video Podcast designed to spark some conversation (Youtube) https://buymeacoffee.com/yourmorningstart","last_synced_at":"2026-06-05T20:20:19.291960+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-hales-6588563"},"episode":{"title":"The Government Is Duping Protestants & Evangelicals","slug":"the-government-is-duping-protestants-evangelicals","published_at":"2026-04-15T11:40:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-hales-6588563/the-government-is-duping-protestants-evangelicals","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-hales-6588563","url":"https://coffeewithhales.podbean.com/e/the-government-is-duping-protestants-evangelicals/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5gkzhvaxzw3qtxby/Christians_Are_Being_Duped_by_the_RNC9ngx3.mp3","summary":"Coffee with Hales: How Politics Captured Institutional Christianity (White House Faith Office, Easter, Propaganda) In this commentary episode, I argue that institutional Christianity—especially political evangelicalism/Protestantism—has been captured to manipulate believers into supporting a corrupt system and keeping the powerful in control. Triggered by the White House Easter event, I critique the White House Office of Faith (established February 2025) and its leader, Paula White, highlighting her claims of God-ordained authority, vague Christian buzzwords, and past teachings I view as unbiblical and manipulative. I also examine how the 2024 assassination attempt on Trump was framed to pressure Christians politically, and I react to Easter remarks comparing Trump’s trials to Jesus’ death and resurrection. Finally, I discuss Franklin Graham’s prayer about Iran/Israel as an example of politicized messaging entering churches, urging critical thinking, biblical discernment, and creative ways to opt out of the right-left paradigm. 00:00 Captured Christianity Claim 00:26 Why This Commentary Now 02:12 White House Faith Office 05:04 Paula White God Assignment07:28 Assassination Narrative Spin12:25 Buzzwords Not Bible 16:27 Paula White Teachings Exposed21:36 Easter White House Speech 30:15 Franklin Graham Prayer Fallout 32:53 Propaganda In Churches 37:44 Opting Out And Next Steps 39:01 Closing Thoughts And Outro","meta_description":"Coffee with Hales: How Politics Captured Institutional Christianity (White House Faith Office, Easter, Propaganda) In this commentary episode, I argue tha…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2368,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/coffee-with-hales-6588563/episodes/the-government-is-duping-protestants-evangelicals/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/coffee-with-hales-6588563/the-government-is-duping-protestants-evangelicals.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}