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Why are Disqualified Leaders Invited to The Shepherds Conference? | EP 109

Episode Summary In Episode 109 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Dr. Russell Fuller, Pastor Seth Brickley, and Average Joe dive into the controversies surrounding the upcoming Shepherds Conference. They explore issues of biblical integrity, the need for genuine repentance among church leaders, and the infiltration of critical race theory and social justice ideologies in […]

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Why are Disqualified Leaders Invited to The Shepherds Conference? | EP 109

Government Today vs God’s Design: No Earthly Kings | EP 108

Summary (for show notes / description): In Episode 108 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Pastor Jeff Kliewer and Average Joe Gormley welcome back Cody Libolt for part four of his book Redeeming the West: A Christian Defense of Reason and Individualism.https://a.co/d/02MwRJX8 The discussion dives deep into biblical government, individual rights, capitalism vs. collectivism, and

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Cody Libolt: Government Today vs Gods Design: No Earthly Kings

Minnesota’s Fall: From Nice to Nihilistic Chaos | EP 105

Episode Summary In this episode of Tearing Down High Places, Guest Pastors Eric Anderson and Pastor Seth Brickley, join our regular hosts Average Joe Gormley, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, and Pastor Tim Robinson to explore why Minnesota—known for its “Minnesota Nice” culture—has become a hotspot for chaos, from the 2020 George Floyd riots to recent anti-ICE

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Did Minnesota Pietism lead to the current Nihilistic Chaos?

Christian Take on American Empire | EP 103

Summary In Episode 103 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Average Joe Gormley, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, and Pastor Tim Robinson dive into the concept of the American empire from a biblical perspective. They debate the morality of U.S. expansionism, including potential acquisitions like Greenland and interventions in Venezuela and Iran. Drawing on just war theory,

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Is Empire Good?

Does Toxic Empathy Fuel Candace’s Kirk Slander? | EP 95

[Powerpress] Episode Summary: In Episode 95 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Average Joe Gormley, Pastor Tim Robinson, and Pastor Jeff Kliewer tackle the epidemic of baseless accusations and toxic empathy in modern culture, using Candace Owens’ unsubstantiated conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s assassination as a prime example. Drawing from Deuteronomy 19 and Matthew 18,

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2025 Election Takeaways: We Can Win Locally | EP 94

SUMMARY –One-year post-Trump’s 2024 triumph, Episode 94 of Tearing Down High Places turns 2025’s bruising off-year results (NJ’s 13-pt GOP flop, NYC’s socialist mayor upset, VA/CA Dem holds) into a blueprint for victory. Pastors Seth Brickley, Jeff Kliewer, and Tim Robinson, with host Average Joe Gormley, expose low Christian turnout (just 21% in NJ—down from

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2025 Election Takeaways: We Can Win Locally | EP 94

Christians vs. Halloween: Evangelize or Hide? | EP 93

Episode Summary In Episode 93 of Tearing Down High Places, hosts Average Joe Gormley, Pastor Jeff Kliewer, and Pastor Tim Robinson dive into the controversial topic of Halloween from a Christian viewpoint. They explore its historical roots (from Celtic traditions to 4th-century Christian origins), address modern concerns about glorifying darkness, and emphasize personal conscience (citing

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Christians vs. Halloween: Evangelize or Hide? | EP 93

English Church in Crisis as Islam Rises: Is America Paying Attention? | TDHP 92

In Episode 92 of “Tearing Down High Places”, hosts Pastor Jeff, and Pastor Tim, and Average Joe dissect England’s spiritual and cultural crisis through the lens of the Church of England’s new female Archbishop of Canterbury. They critique her “squishy” ecumenical responses to anti-Semitism, pro-Palestine marches, Christian nationalism, and LGBT issues, viewing her appointment as

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AMERICA'S MORAL CRISIS EXPOSED: Secular Humanism is CRASHING & BURNING – Just Like It Did in England, Where ISLAM is SWIFTLY Taking the Throne! Will the USA Surrender to Sharia or Fight Back? The Choice is NOW – What Path Are WE Choosing? Drop Your Thoughts Below! #MoralWakeUp #AmericaFirst

EP 91 | Revival Ignited: Assassination Sparks Faith & Action

Episode Summary In this episode of *Tearing Down High Places*, hosts Pastor Jeff Kliewer and Average Joe Gormley interview Rob Shull, the newly appointed leader of Turning Point Action in Burlington County, NJ. Rob details his transformative spiritual recommitment following Charlie Kirk’s assassination on September 10, 2025, which propelled him to organize a hugely successful

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Revival in Burlington County NJ

Voddie Baucham’s Fire: Bold Clips that reject a sissified Jesus and Ignite True Faith in our Sovereign Lord. 

Voddie Baucham’s Fire: Bold Clips that reject a sissified Jesus and Ignite True Faith in our Sovereign Lord.  Episode Summary: In this heartfelt tribute episode of Tearing Down High Places (EP 90), hosts Average Joe, Pastor Jeff, and Pastor Tim honor the late Voddie Baucham through a montage of his most powerful sermon clips. They

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Our Favorite Voddie Moments