Everett Piper
Columns by Everett Piper
Texas man trolls Democratic convention, skewers Harris-Walz agenda in BBC interview
This week at the Democratic National Convention, the BBC conducted one of the most epic interviews in the history of political conventions. If you have not seen it, here's how it went down. Published August 24, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Can faithful Christians support the Harris-Walz ticket?
Do you agree with those calling themselves "Evangelicals for Harris?" And if not, why not? Can faithful Christians support the Harris-Walz ticket? Published August 21, 2024
Wolves among sheep: ‘Conservatives for Kamala Harris’ is an absurd movement
This past week, David French wrote in The New York Times that to "save conservatism from itself," he's "voting for Kamala Harris." Published August 16, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is the political compromise of Russell Moore and David French ‘loving’?
How do you respond to evangelical leaders like David French and Russell Moore telling us that if we are to "love our neighbor," we are obligated to vote for the policies of Kamala Harris over those of Donald Trump? Published August 14, 2024
America’s evangelical denominations lurch leftward
I shouldn't have done it, but I couldn't resist. This week, I got into an exchange on social media with an evangelical pastor who was critical of Megan Basham's new book, "Shepherds for Sale." Published August 10, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Is there a leader that sets the example for all of us to follow?
I am studying leadership in grad school right now. I'm curious, do you have a key leader you look to for inspiration? Is there a model leader that you believe exceeds all others and sets an example all of us should be following? Published August 7, 2024
Democrats and their news media don’t even try to hide what they think of you
In 2008, then-presidential candidate Barack Obama said he wasn't surprised that people from "small towns in Pennsylvania, like a lot of small towns in the Midwest, clung to [their] guns or religion." Published August 4, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How should Christians respond to the mockery of the ‘Last Supper’ at the Olympics?
I watched this week's Olympic ceremonies and was very disturbed by the mockery of the Last Supper. But nearly everyone is saying that the negative reaction from the Christian community is just another example of our intolerance. How do you respond to this claim? Published July 31, 2024
Come November, remember the liberal media’s lies
Come November, remember the incessant lies you've been told. Remember how you've been gaslighted. Published July 28, 2024
Ask Dr. E: What can leaders do to distinguish their organizations from the competition?
What do you think leaders need to do in today's environment to distinguish their organizations from all the competition? Published July 24, 2024
Why I am a Republican
In "God in the Dock," C.S. Lewis said, "Put first things first, and second things are thrown in. Put second things first, and you lose both first and second things." Published July 19, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How can we establish healthy priorities for successful families and careers?
How do we establish healthy priorities for successful families and careers? What's the one thing above all others that has changed your life for the better? Published July 17, 2024
What is Project 2025, and why are ‘rented evangelicals’ against it?
I was recently asked to respond to the dire warnings some "Christian leaders" are now voicing about Project 2025. Published July 14, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How do we prepare for the storm that lies ahead?
I am very worried about the country's future, and frankly, I'm not alone. It seems like almost everyone, whether Republican or Democrat, thinks the future will bring more conflict, more economic peril, more wars, more anger, more protests, more terrorism, and just more of about everything negative. Do you have any advice on how to prepare for what lies ahead? Published July 10, 2024
Biden’s moral deflections: Projections of a liar in chief
The theory of "projection" was initially developed by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century. Published July 5, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Do you have any advice on preparing for the tough days ahead?
By almost every measure, our country seems to be headed for dark times. Racial tension. National security. Immigration. Economic inflation. Interest rates. The list goes on. Do you have any advice on preparing for the tough days ahead? Published July 3, 2024
Children do best when they have a mother and father bound to each other in marriage
Progressives frequently point fingers at those who disagree with them, calling them deplorables, Bible-thumping rubes and science deniers. Published June 30, 2024
Ask Dr. E: How do we raise our children to be responsible adults in this crazy world?
I'm wondering if you have any advice for young parents who want to raise their children to become responsible adults in a world that, quite frankly, seems to be becoming crazier every day. Published June 26, 2024
What’s the big deal about the Ten Commandments?
Did you know that the 11 words inscribed on the Liberty Bell, "Proclaim liberty throughout all the Land Unto all the inhabitants thereof," were written by Moses? Published June 23, 2024
Ask Dr. E: Do you have any secrets to success for a recent college grad?
I just graduated from college this past May, and I'd like to know if you can give me any advice as I start my job search and, well, move on with life. Do you have any secrets to success you'd like to share? Published June 19, 2024