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So here’s a viewpoint from this past Thursday’s (11-30-23) Red State vs. Blue State Debate (Florida governor Ron DeSantis vs. California governor Gavin Newsom) that you’ll probably NEVER hear on either CNN or FOX News – the Christian perspective. Evangelist Todd Friel of the popular Podcast, “Wretched” uses the SLED (acronym for: Size, Level of Development, Environment, Degree of Dependency) formula to best identify a ‘Fetus in the Womb‘ from a Biblical standpoint. This video, which is very well-worth watching, is only 10 minutes in length. Enjoy:
Jacob Wells, founder & chief financial officer of the Online Fundraising group, ‘Give Send Go‘, was my guest for this episode of, ‘Frankly Speaking’. This particular interview took place on, 9-6-23, in the Nashua Public TV studio.
‘Give Send Go‘ is a Christian-based Online Fundraising, a.k.a. Crowdfunding, business created by Wells, along with his sister, Heather Wilson about eight years ago. Although this business had been turning over profits during its first five years in operation, its public visibility strongly increased when it represented Kyle Rittenhouse, an alleged vigilante during one of the 2020 Black Lives Matter riots in Wisconsin which Rittenhouse had shot and killed two individuals, and severely wounded a third all while trying to protect his relatives Auto Parts business from being destroyed in this event.
Another business which gave, ‘Give Send Go‘ quite a bit of public exposure was that of the Canadian truckers when they were protesting against their country’s government a couple years back.
We talked quite a bit about how the name, “Give Send Go” was first initiated, and what were some of the main distinctions between it and it’s main rival, ‘Go Fund Me‘. We further talked about how someone in need of fundraising can avail themselves of ‘Give Send Go‘ services.
Much of the Internet criticisms against, ‘Give Send Go’ stem from many others, who most likely never used their services but attempt to “cancel” both Jacob and his sister Heather mainly because they refuse to conform themselves to our country’s “Woke” community. Wells added that he and his sister strive to help those following ‘Give Send Go‘, live their lives “selflessly”, and hopes to prove to its public audience that, “our (Give Send Go’s) actions speak louder than their (Woke community critics) words.”
I joked with Wells in the interview that he and his sister Heather ought to go on the TV show, Shark Tank, and ask the Sharks if they’d be willing to give you two, $1 million for 1 percent of your business. I told Wells that even if none of the Sharks were willing to give you and your sister $1 million (sometimes 1-2 Sharks might make a ‘counter offer’), him and his sister would be afforded about 10-15 minutes of Prime National (or International?) broadcast visibility. I further joked about one of the more popular Sharks on that show, Kevin O’Leary, a.k.a. Mr. Wonderful, has an old cliche which he’s shared on that production about a zillion times – ‘Anybody who’s been operating a business for at least three years and still hasn’t made a profit yet, is actually doing a Hobby as opposed to running a Business’. Funny thing – both Wells and his sister, Heather, DISPROVE O’Leary’s theory as they didn’t really hit “the Big Money” till about the Five-year mark of, ‘Give Send Go’.
After the studio interview, I inadvertently forgot to ask Wells about the situations that ‘Give Send Go‘ would automatically REFUSE to represent, right up front. He told me that it would be any type of funding for Abortions, and secondly, any type of funding for either a youngster or a teenager to have, Gender Reassignment Surgery.
Incidentally, Wells and his sister, Heather operate an Internet podcast called, ‘Shine Brightly‘, which largely correlates to their Non Denominational Christian upbringing in nearby Salem NH. If you wish to learn more about, ‘Give Send Go‘, please log onto its website – http://www.GiveSendGo.com .
Local entertainer, Sharon DiFronzo of Screamin Heart records, sang the Intro and Outro theme song for this particular episode.
Walter Mailhot, outreach/recruiting coordinator of Concord (NH) Men’s Prison for, Kairos Prison Ministry International, was my guest for this episode of, ‘Frankly Speaking‘. This particular show was taped in the Nashua Public TV studio on 8/28/23.
Mailhot made it clear that Kairos is NOT an Inmate advocacy group, and that the prisoners were there to face the consequences of their own bad choices.
Simply put, Kairos is basically a Christian ministry helping Prisoners find Jesus Christ, via Biblical teachings and sharing with each other. Kairos views itself as an “Ecumenical” Christian organization as opposed to any specific denomination such as: Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, Non Denominational, etc. As you might’ve guessed, the Recidivism rate for inmates released after participating in the Kairos program is much better of not returning to Prison, versus if they had never experienced it.
Two of the key Bible scriptures used on the Kairos brochures include: Mark 10:45 – For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many. Secondly, Matthew 25:35-40 – for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’ “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’
After talking about origin of the word “Kairos”, we discussed how a lot of folks might feel apprehensive about volunteering to serve within a Prison. Mailhot agreed that serving in a Prison is not for everybody and there were other available volunteer services within the Kairos organization, which people can definitely help out and make life a little better for the inmates.
Being involved in a Prayer Partners group via the Internet is much needed and always welcomed. Youngsters drawing pictures with the inscription, ‘God loves You’ are encouraged, and financial donations can help out as well.
Another way to help out this Prison Ministry is to lobby your local Pastor if either Mailhot, or somebody else from Kairos, could make a short presentation at your Church during, perhaps, the morning announcements. Maybe even leave some brochures for anyone who may want additional information.
Incidentally, if you’d like more information about, Kairos Prison Ministry International, please log onto: http://www.KairosNH.org .
Local entertainer Sharon DiFronzo, of Screamin Heart records, sang the Intro and Outro song for this particular episode.
Amen!!! For some further evidence of this, please read the story of “Jehu” in the Old Testament. Specifically, 2 Kings 9 .
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