News Sources: Who Can I Trust?

[@naseer-23]

Peter Santenello is the best news reporter I've ever seen ! 🇺🇸 America is the best most unique country in the world!

[@69telecasterplayer]

You got it right, bro. But you left out one of the best. Matt Everhard!

[@lindaw1640]

I regularly listen to The World and Everything in It and The Briefing by Albert Mohler. I also read the variety of newsletters World News Group produces each weekday. I appreciate their consistently Christian worldview. With those sources and Breakpoint commentaries, I feel well-informed on current events. I appreciate your perspective and recommendations.

[@colmortimer1066]

The last several years, as I have turned closer to Christ than ever before, I have actually started to tune out most media. I am still aware of it, and listen to some of the people you mentioned here, but I find it to be a distraction. I realized wars on the other side of the world, national politics, even covid just did not effect my life all that much. And while I dismissed covid from February 2020 onwards, and it was worse than I thought, I never worried about it, and tried to live my life the same as always. If I can't control what goes on and if things have little impact on my life, there is really no point in wasting too much time on it. This is not to say you just live in ignorance, but instead you listen just enough to from an opinion and move on. My opinions are probably the same as most here, but I don't let the news take over, nor do I get emotionally invested, there are better things I could be doing to help those around me, than to worry about events half a world away. I also found there is often a reality to everything, most any war is perpetuated by 2 forms of evil, one may be lesser, but there is never the good guys vs bad guys the news tells us..even if you news disagrees with other sources who the "good guys" are. Most events get blown out of proportion, and we are pushed into to careing about things that really are not that important, maybe if you have friends and family near by you can take more of an interest, but if you can't do anything to help, then you may be better served to work on things you can help with, your friends and family, people you work with, let God figure out how best to resolve the things you have no control over.

[@colmortimer1066]

@@michellebmouton Yea, most news even the good ones, still are meant to inflame passions keep you going for more clicks and views. All of it can really distract us form what is most important.

[@chrisjohnson9542]

It's very telling when satirical news sites are more reliable than regular news.

[@tskjesusfreak]

It use to take 5 years for Satire news to become real news, now it takes 5 seconds.

[@25258721]

Very helpful Matt! Another good podcast is Issues, Etc., for news and theological issues.

[@JohnDcatholic]

Wow! This was great! Very helpful. Although, who has time to listen to all those shows?

[@kathypenrod4511]

I like Erick Stakelbeck who appears on TBN news. I am NOT a fan of TBN but I listen to Erick's reporting on Isreal on KZbin. I agree totally about Jordan Peterson, his interviews are always insightful. He listens so carefully and pulls things from his interviews that are unexpected. Schaeffer was touring the universities with his How Should We Then Live teaching in the 70s and I got see him in Indianapolis once when he was there. He was very good at watching the culture trends and following them to their logical end and most all of his conclusions were spot on.

[@wonkykong2634]

8:00 --Matt, I would be weary of the Epoch times as they are affiliated with the Falun Gong, which is a new age religious movement based on Eastern Philosophy. They do offer some different perspectives from most American mainstream media sources, but it's still wise to proceed with a spirit of caution and prayerful discretion.

[@Yesica1993]

I had heard this as well, but I wasn't sure what the connection was.

[@michaelwolfe8888]

This was great, Matthew! Thank you. Some additions, with qualifications of course: Peter Robinson - Uncommon Knowledge Lex Fridman (though an evolutionist) Dark Horse (Bret & Heather Weinstein - though evolutionists) Real Climate Science (Tony Heller - though an old earther) I greatly appreciate you, Brother Matthew. May the Lord keep you strong and at peace and in joy as you serve the King of kings.

[@davidfulton3350]

Thank you - this sort of content is very much appreciated!

[@wessbess]

This is absolutely excellent. Pastor Matt!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ My take away is de omnibus. Dubitanum will have to look up the spelling such a great piece.

[@johnstamw]

3:47 - Hey Matthew in case you’re looking for that clip: How Should We Then Live video series here on KZbin - Part 10 / Final Choices around the 6:40 minute mark. Schaeffer is a profound influence on me and I always appreciate seeing you touch on his work. Just this week at a mens group we had this very discussion with some vastly different positions, so I appreciate your insight.

[@MatthewEverhard]

Awesome bro!!!

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

I get everything newsworthy from The Onion.

[@leopoldodah9346]

All those names are personal opinions, not news

[@Yesica1993]

Is that your opinion?

[@leopoldodah9346]

@Yesica1993 What do you think? Or you can designate yourself as news organization, then

[@justinthyme2666]

I used to listen to Shapiro way too much. I realized how angry and depressed it made me listening to him almost daily. He has a certain “we’re doomed” feel to him. I have listened to him this week for his perspective with Israel.

[@bk24708]

I actually feel the same. I switched from his show to Knowles and prefer it. Knowles does talk about faith a lot.

[@justinthyme2666]

@@bk24708 yes, I do listen to Knowles occasionally, as well. He certainly has a more hopeful outlook about life.

[@matthewperry2767]

Ben Shapiro is a Christian hating Jew. Enough said.

[@benayaandannie9602]

Fleccas Talks is a good one. They're a bit goofy but they cover the fringe stories.

[@rogerquesnell]

I would add Mark Dice, he's a Christian and adds a bit of humor too. Check him out

[@Yesica1993]

(Will watch this at a later time.) A great podcast is Larry Taunton. Not officially a news channel, but he does current events. He's a Christian, historian, knows his stuff.

[@diegobravo6825]

I don’t know if I necessarily agree with trusting independent news because they are not “bought and paid” for. Things like the daily wire and TimCast have paying viewers through subscriptions, so they have chances for audience capture and sticking to what their constituents (basically their subscribers) pay to see. I don’t disagree with your points, however I’m not sure I agree either. Just a thought I had, thanks!

[@FilmMan5000]

Hi, Pastor. I love your videos. Thank you for everything you are doing. If you happen to read this comment, I’m really curious about your views on voting. I don’t think you have a video about that, I could be wrong, but I find voting, for example, in the presidential election very difficult as a Christian (I’m PCA also). Lately I’ve been voting for parties rather than person to get the closest to the Christian view. I’ve also considered not voting at all. Again, it’s a very difficult thing. I’m curious of your thoughts on it.

[@pattyhadley7185]

How about a list of all these????

[@tskjesusfreak]

Mine is, Hugo Talks, screw everyone else in terms of "news"

[@Earthdog777]

Peter santanello has a great you tube channel and great news documentaries on different cultures around the world. He did a series on the border that was fascinating. He's a non political reporter but he does let his guests give their views. He is not a Christian but does let Christians give their views and never belittles them. He has a new documentary every Saturday.

[@georgeluke6382]

Thanks for the resources at 11:49 and the principle of "willing to admit error".

[@georgeluke6382]

14:39 another round.

[@georgeluke6382]

Podcasts: 15:29, the World and everything in it; 17:45 Al Mohler's The Briefing [doesn't agree with everything, but good insights]; Breaking Points with Krystal and Sagaar [alternative to mainstream media] ; Ben Shapiro [disagrees with his conclusions sometimes, but likes his articulation]; 21:57 Megyn Kelly show [some thoughts on religion is baffling as nominal RC, but good interviews]; 24:21 Jordan Peterson [helpful interviewer, intelligent on almost any topic]; Joe Rogan [37% trust for Matthew as a non-Christian and as a worldview thinker on drug use, sex, gender, BUT great interviewer with all kinds of people]; Tim Cast [leads can be a little too broad]; Fox & Friends [sometimes]

[@georgeluke6382]

@Matthew, I'd recommend these for worldview formation with anthropology, family formation, news, approaches to marriage, econ and history 1. Stories are Soulfood with N.D. Wilson and Kohl. Great worldivew thinking. storiesaresoulfood.com/ 2. The Plodcast with Doug Wilson - worldview thinker par excellence dougwils.com/audio/plodcast 3. Haunted Cosmos - Brian Sauve and Ben Garret www.thehauntedcosmos.com/ 4. We Made People - www.wemadepeople.com/podcast 5. Bright Hearth - www.briansauve.com/bright-hearth 6. King's Hall - www.kingshall.org/media 7. Dividend Cafe with David Bahnsen - www.bahnsen.com/podcasts 8. Mike Duncan, History of Rome and History of Revolutions - thehistoryofrome.typepad.com/ [incredible story teller, watch out for some liberalism]

[@georgeluke6382]

Big additional one is CrossPolitic's work. I don't think anyone's doing news coverage quite like their Fight laugh Feast network.

[@mikelilley]

No local news?

[@frodobaggins27]

Great list & principles for how to determine sources. I would second Al Molher from the Briefing I think is the best in terms of combining biblical worldview with serious issues & news of the day. Other good sources to add to this list from a Christian perspective: Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey Cooper Stuff Off the Bench with Heidi St John Matt Walsh & Michael Knowles shows from the dailywire along with Ben Shapiro And then one of the mixed bag but has some good nuggets shows from a nonChristian perspective I would add is the Rubin Report. And lastly a fairly straightforward one that I generally trust from a conservative perspective is Verdict with Ted Cruz Again with all these, agree with the doubt everything & examine what’s said points in your video.

[@linuxbytes6212]

Rebel news, Redacted News, Rumble etc. Most independent news sources are fairly reliable.

[@dfpolitowski2]

I watch TYT from time to time. I like that they are hungry for truth and honesty. Though they are blind and have no sense of morality. Like Fox with regard to bashing people, but on the democratic side. You got to know when to turn them off.

[@tskjesusfreak]

Dude, there are better left wing news, like Hard Lens Media, they are actual peaceful left wing people, TYT is just a wannabe corporate news channel. News: Hard Lens Media (Left Wing) Red Eagle Politics (Right Wing) Tim Pool (Center) Carl Benjamin (Center) My absolute favorite is Hugo Talks, he is very biased towards Scripture and very biased against everything that doesn't align with Scripture.

[@resurrectionchurcharizona]

I appreciate the video. Thank you very much.

[@javaman714]

Excellent, thank you again Matthew. I have been enjoying the podcasts; Hard Men podcast, Bright Hearth, Haunted Cosmos, and Kings Hall. I think another video would be on Time Management. I have so many things I want to get in but I just have a hard time prioritizing it. Grace and Peace to you, your family, and church.

[@naseer-23]

Candese Owens is the goat 🇺🇸

[@thereasadehaan2400]

What about Tucker Carlson?

[@wtsreads]

Aaron Renn doesn't fall in the "news" category but he is in my top 5 twitter follows and I always appreciate his thoughts. I find him to be careful and measured, rarely if ever exaggerating.

[@jasonscroger5065]

I'll listen to Jimmy Dore sometimes, lots to disagree with, but interesting persepctive

[@HELPMENOW150]

Seems like I heard him on a podcast recently.

[@joshuaporter2875]

Any Glenn Beck?

[@davidwhunt]

Excellent video 👍🏼. What do you think of CBN?

[@happygirl65]

I also appreciate coverage by Eric Metaxas.

[@purpledude5526]

Actual Justice Warrior

[@alant2230]

Interesting list. Can’t do Mohler any more. Too woke embracing.

[@J_Fowler]

anyone listen to American family radio? it seems to have some good christian perspective content from time to time

[@OrthoBro7516]

I trust CNN, FOX, and KZbin comment section :)

[@HELPMENOW150]

Always the comments! You learn so much from the comments.

[@pasoleati07]

How about Steve Turley on the KZbin program "Turley Talks"?

[@mkshffr4936]

Also biased and like all can get off base. Like anything must be interpreted in light of such. Accept truth regardless of source and reject falsehood under the same conditions.

[@robertkauffman8137]

No one. All news is biased. If not in the news report, then in the selection or non-selection of the story to be broadcast. Lies lies and more lies. Good luck with that!

[@robrogers3971]

The Morning Wire has Christian journalist Meghan Basham

[@thereformedyouthguypodcast]

Oh, man! I Fox News!?! I'm not sure how I feel about that. I personally love some Young Turks.

[@sunrhyze]

I gave up on watching and listening to news a while back. I read the Wall Street Journal online and also read (not watch) Daily Wire stories. I let the Guardian send me their daily email just to see their major headlines of the day and the daily "climate check" hysteria, which is amusing and infuriating at the same time. My real issue is that I can't get any local news anymore, in the city where I live, and that's a huge problem. If you've cut the cable or satellite cord, and your local newspaper shut down and got replaced with an overpriced USA Today dressed up as your "local" newspaper (and I refuse to pay for that), what do you do for local news? Here in Oregon, our lords and masters suddenly decided that it's now legal for us to pump our own gas (which has been going on since July), and I didn't find out about it until the end of September. I'm all informed about world events and totally out of the loop here at home.

[@Ran-222]

"Probably Alexandra" & "Witsit gets it"

[@susanfeis592]

Tucker Carlson!

[@parrisheverettep]

But I'm on carnivore😂

[@nigeltaylor84]

Me too 🥩🤣 It the only thing besides my faith in Christ that I’m singular about

[@howardmacmillan161]

FoxNooz? Epoch Times? Tim Pool? You really disappoint me. So I guess you're a Trump supporter. SMH...

[@tskjesusfreak]

I listen to Hugo Talks.