In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, Michael Clary and Wade Thomas discuss Wade’s five hopes for Christmas and New Year's 2026. The episode delves into the importance of reversing the declining birth rate, the need for noble heroes, a call for grassroots interrogation of Roman Catholic teachings, and the encouragement for Christians to read the Bible more. The discussion also touches upon the desire to end the Star Wars franchise. The hosts blend humor and serious conversation about the cultural and biblical values they hold dear.

00:26 Christmas Traditions and Personal Anecdotes

01:24 Wade's Christmas Hopes and New Year's Resolutions

03:35 Discussion on Birth Rate Decline

07:05 Cultural and Societal Implications of Population Trends

16:25 The Value of Children and Family in Modern Society

29:24 The Joy of Family and Parenting

30:45 Reflecting on Frazier and Parenthood

33:04 Noble Heroes for 2026

34:13 Critiquing Modern Role Models

36:11 A Call for Christian Heroes

41:06 Grassroots Interrogation of Catholic Teachings

47:47 The Importance of Reading the Bible

56:49 The End of the Star Wars Franchise

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