This week on Confessions of a Crappy Christian, Blake delves into navigating challenging political conversations, particularly with individuals who trust mainstream media. She explains the importance of discerning whether such discussions are worthwhile and provides insights to help you articulate your perspective effectively. She critiques the mainstream media's trustworthiness, citing examples of misinformation and bias. The episode also addresses misconceptions about Donald Trump, including false claims about his policies, Project 2025, and allegations of sexual misconduct. The host carefully distinguishes civil liability from criminal charges in Trump's legal cases, emphasizing the lack of criminal convictions. Ultimately, she encourages informed, respectful dialogue and grassroots engagement to foster understanding and counter propaganda. In this episode, you'll be able to… Understand how media narratives can shape perceptions and why it's essential to seek out full context in controversial statements. Equip yourself with thoughtful responses to address political claims and debates grounded in evidence and context. Gain a deeper understanding of the civil court case involving Donald Trump and why legal definitions and burdens of proof matter. Thanks to our Sponsors: Nutrafol - Start healing your hair and get $10 off your first month's subscription and FREE shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and use the promo code BLAKE. AirDoctor - Get up to to $300 off an air purifier and a FREE 3 year warranty when you go to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code BLAKE. If you'd like to partner with Blake as a sponsor of the Confessions of a Crappy Christian podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices