Shane Vander Hart

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Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor of Caffeinated Thoughts.

A Win for Religious Freedom and Free Speech in Federal Court

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals said that wedding videos created by Carl and Angel Larsen are a “form of speech that is entitled to First Amendment protection.”

About Kamala Harris’ Teacher Pay Plan

Kamala Harris wants to raise teacher’s annual pay by $13,500. Shane Vander Hart asks if this is needed and, if so, it is not a federal problem.

Axne Complains About Her Obamacare Insurance Plan

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne on her Obamacare exchange insurance plan: “You really don’t want what I have, because I don’t get good insurance. It’s okay insurance.”

Retired Navy Admiral Becomes Fourth Democrat to Challenge Ernst

Retired Navy Vice Adm. Michael Franken became the fourth candidate to seek the Democratic nomination to challenge U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, in 2020.

The Republican Presidential Primary Field Expands

Former Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh joins former Mass. Governor Bill Weld in challenging President Trump, former U.S. Rep. Mark Sanford will visit Iowa.

Featured Sermon: Valuing Jesus (Matthew 13:44-52)

Pastor Mark Dever preached on Matthew 13:44-52 about “Valuing Jesus” on Sunday, August 18, 2019, at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, DC.

Don’t Read Too Much Into WHO-TV’s “Cast Your Kernel” Participation

The competitiveness of each party’s presidential primary race likely had more to do with the “cast your kernel” participation than an enthusiasm gap.

Trump: Jews Who Vote For Democrats Are Uninformed or Disloyal

Shane Vander Hart: President Trump demonstrates an uncanny knack for taking the spotlight off Rashida Tlaib’s and Ilhan Omar’s antisemitism and putting it on himself.

Kamala Harris Tanks in New CNN Poll, Biden Bounces Back

U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, D-Calif., dropped 12 points since June in a new CNN poll showing her bump after the first debate was erased after the second.

Beto O’Rourke: “Our Country Was Founded On Racism”

Democratic presidential candidate Beto O’Rourke of Texas said at an Arkansas Democratic Party event that the United States was founded on racism.

Featured Sermon: Wisdom (James 3:13-18)

Pastor Troy Nesbitt, the founding pastor at Cornerstone Church in Ames, Iowa, preached on James 3:13-18 on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

New Rule Clarifies Religious Liberty Protections for Federal Contractors

The U.S. Dept. of Labor announced a proposed rule to ensure conscience and religious freedom for religious organizations who contract with the government.

Beto Is Coming After Guns and Speech

Former Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke of Texas released his plan to “combat hate and violence in America” on his presidential campaign website.

The Iowa GOP’s Clumsy Statement In Response to King’s Abortion Comments

Shane Vander Hart: The Republican Party of Iowa needed a precise response to Congressman Steve King’s hyperbole related to abortion exceptions for rape and incest.

King Is Not Wrong About Rape and Incest Exceptions

Shane Vander Hart: I have no problem criticizing Congressman Steve King for remarks that he makes that I believe are wrong. This is not one of those times.

Skillet’s John L. Cooper on Young Christian Influencers Leaving the Faith

John L. Cooper: “It is time for the church to rediscover the preeminence of the Word. And to value the teaching of the Word. We need to value truth over feeling.”