Alex Pretti’s Killing and Not Letting Rage Win
- Esau McCaulley
- Jan 29
- 1 min read
The killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis has become another moment where violence, misinformation, and political certainty collide. As video evidence contradicts official narratives, Esau, Malcolm Foley, and Mike wrestle with what this death reveals about power, propaganda, and the erosion of public trust. Then the three discuss Esau's recent article for the New York Times to ask a harder question: how do Christians name injustice without being consumed by rage? What does faithful witness look like when anger feels justified but spiritually dangerous?
0:00 - Theme Song
1:10 - American Girl Doll Nostalgia
9:36 - Dark New Normal
14:45 - Justifying Violence with “Woke” Accusations
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25:53 - Why Do We Believe Things?
33:25 - Not Living with Rage
47:40 - End Credits
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