free 2 think Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:49:41 -0600 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2637222 en-us © 2026 free 2 think yes 0aafd66e-92ca-5de3-949d-a18dc9c3c03e Cody and Jacob episodic false free 2 think is a podcast hosted by Cody Davis and Jacob Cady, exploring faith, culture, politics, and the ideas shaping our world. Through thoughtful conversation, respectful disagreement, and a commitment to curiosity, we tackle hard topics without the outrage. Think deeply. Listen carefully. Stay free to think.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Cody and Jacob https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pxaxbarc31x6lg392ywbgpmtfbvs?.jpg free 2 think https://www.buzzsprout.com/2637222 Ep. 16 | Is Right and Wrong Objective? The Lindsay Clancy Case Ep. 16 | Is Right and Wrong Objective? The Lindsay Clancy Case Ep. 16 | Is Right and Wrong Objective? The Lindsay Clancy Case

What makes something truly right or wrong? Is morality objective—or does it depend on the person, the circumstances, or the society?

In this episode, we wrestle with moral responsibility through some difficult questions. The Lindsay Clancy case raises one of them: should someone be held responsible for a horrific act if they were not in their right mind or could not understand what they were doing? Where do we draw the line between explanation and excuse?

We also look at the old principle that ignorance of the law is no excuse—and ask whether that principle works the same way when we're talking about morality rather than law.

Finally, we zoom out to the American experiment itself. The Founders designed a system built around liberty and limited government, but that system also assumed a people capable of governing themselves. Can a free society survive if its citizens no longer share some basic understanding of good, evil, responsibility, and virtue?

Is there such a thing as objective right and wrong—and if there isn't, what happens to a free society?

]]> Ep. 16 | Is Right and Wrong Objective? The Lindsay Clancy Case

What makes something truly right or wrong? Is morality objective—or does it depend on the person, the circumstances, or the society?

In this episode, we wrestle with moral responsibility through some difficult questions. The Lindsay Clancy case raises one of them: should someone be held responsible for a horrific act if they were not in their right mind or could not understand what they were doing? Where do we draw the line between explanation and excuse?

We also look at the old principle that ignorance of the law is no excuse—and ask whether that principle works the same way when we're talking about morality rather than law.

Finally, we zoom out to the American experiment itself. The Founders designed a system built around liberty and limited government, but that system also assumed a people capable of governing themselves. Can a free society survive if its citizens no longer share some basic understanding of good, evil, responsibility, and virtue?

Is there such a thing as objective right and wrong—and if there isn't, what happens to a free society?

]]> Cody and Jacob Buzzsprout-19791345 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0600 2269 16 full false Ep. 15 | Theology: Who Is God? Ep. 15 | Theology: Who Is God? What do we mean when we use the word “God”? In this episode, we start with the historical understanding of the term god and look at the broad range of ways people and cultures have understood the divine.

Then we bring it home: Who is God according to the Bible? We discuss the biblical names and descriptions of God, what they reveal about His nature and character, and how the Christian understanding of God differs from other ideas of “god.”

]]> What do we mean when we use the word “God”? In this episode, we start with the historical understanding of the term god and look at the broad range of ways people and cultures have understood the divine.

Then we bring it home: Who is God according to the Bible? We discuss the biblical names and descriptions of God, what they reveal about His nature and character, and how the Christian understanding of God differs from other ideas of “god.”

]]> Cody and Jacob Buzzsprout-19718755 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0600 3238 15 full false Ep. 14 | Internet Trolls: Don’t Feed Them Ep. 14 | Internet Trolls: Don’t Feed Them Who are internet trolls, and why do they do what they do? In this episode, we dig into the psychology behind trolling—including the Dark Tetrad personality traits—and why some people seem to thrive on provoking others online.

We also talk about how to deal with trolls when they come after you.

Our advice? Don’t feed them.

]]> Who are internet trolls, and why do they do what they do? In this episode, we dig into the psychology behind trolling—including the Dark Tetrad personality traits—and why some people seem to thrive on provoking others online.

We also talk about how to deal with trolls when they come after you.

Our advice? Don’t feed them.

]]> Cody and Jacob Buzzsprout-19718744 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0600 2909 14 full false Ep. 13 | Dead Internet Theory: Are We Losing Our Humanity? Ep. 13 | Dead Internet Theory: Are We Losing Our Humanity? What if the internet isn't really people talking to people anymore?

In this episode, we dive into the Dead Internet Theory—the idea that much of what we see online is increasingly created, promoted, and interacted with by bots and artificial intelligence rather than actual humans.

Is the internet really becoming dominated by AI-generated content? How much of what we see is authentic? And maybe the bigger question: what happens to us when we can no longer tell the difference?

]]> What if the internet isn't really people talking to people anymore?

In this episode, we dive into the Dead Internet Theory—the idea that much of what we see online is increasingly created, promoted, and interacted with by bots and artificial intelligence rather than actual humans.

Is the internet really becoming dominated by AI-generated content? How much of what we see is authentic? And maybe the bigger question: what happens to us when we can no longer tell the difference?

]]> Cody and Jacob Buzzsprout-19699893 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 -0600 2207 13 full false Ep. 12 | Flock Cameras: Crime Fighting or Surveillance State? Ep. 12 | Flock Cameras: Crime Fighting or Surveillance State? Flock cameras and automated license plate readers are popping up in communities across the country—but what exactly are they doing?

In this episode, we break down how ALPRs work, how law enforcement uses them to solve crimes, and where legitimate privacy concerns begin. We look at the dystopian possibility of a massive surveillance network, like China, the idealistic vision of technology making our communities safer, and the more complicated reality somewhere in between.

Are Flock cameras a powerful crime-fighting tool, a step toward a surveillance state—or can both things be true?

]]> Flock cameras and automated license plate readers are popping up in communities across the country—but what exactly are they doing?

In this episode, we break down how ALPRs work, how law enforcement uses them to solve crimes, and where legitimate privacy concerns begin. We look at the dystopian possibility of a massive surveillance network, like China, the idealistic vision of technology making our communities safer, and the more complicated reality somewhere in between.

Are Flock cameras a powerful crime-fighting tool, a step toward a surveillance state—or can both things be true?

]]> Cody and Jacob Buzzsprout-19683275 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 -0600 3331 12 full false Ep. 11 | Renters vs. Landlords: What Say the Memes? Ep. 11 | Renters vs. Landlords: What Say the Memes? In this episode, we take on the age-old battle: renters vs. landlords — with a little help from the memes.

We talk about how landlord-tenant laws are often written in response to the worst landlords and the worst renters, while everyone else gets stuck living under the clunky rules that follow. Instead of encouraging two people to work out a reasonable agreement, regulation can turn the relationship on its head — creating distrust, unintended consequences, and sometimes making things worse for good landlords and good tenants alike.

We break down some of the best renter and landlord memes, talk about where each side has a point, and ask a bigger question: What happens when we make rules for everyone based on the worst behavior of a few?

]]> In this episode, we take on the age-old battle: renters vs. landlords — with a little help from the memes.

We talk about how landlord-tenant laws are often written in response to the worst landlords and the worst renters, while everyone else gets stuck living under the clunky rules that follow. Instead of encouraging two people to work out a reasonable agreement, regulation can turn the relationship on its head — creating distrust, unintended consequences, and sometimes making things worse for good landlords and good tenants alike.

We break down some of the best renter and landlord memes, talk about where each side has a point, and ask a bigger question: What happens when we make rules for everyone based on the worst behavior of a few?

]]> Cody and Jacob Buzzsprout-19648450 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:00:00 -0600 2771 11 full false Ep. 10 | The Odyssey: Heroes, Flaws & the Modern Lens Ep. 10 | The Odyssey: Heroes, Flaws & the Modern Lens We went to see the new Odyssey movie and came away with plenty to talk about.

The cinematography was incredible, the scale was impressive, and there was a lot we genuinely enjoyed. But we also wrestled with something that shows up in a lot of modern storytelling: our tendency to deconstruct our heroes—to focus so heavily on their flaws that we sometimes lose sight of what made them heroic in the first place.

We talk about the movie, the original story, heroism, human weakness, and whether our modern instinct to nitpick the past actually makes our stories deeper—or just makes us more cynical.

Plus, plenty of rabbit trails along the way.

]]> We went to see the new Odyssey movie and came away with plenty to talk about.

The cinematography was incredible, the scale was impressive, and there was a lot we genuinely enjoyed. But we also wrestled with something that shows up in a lot of modern storytelling: our tendency to deconstruct our heroes—to focus so heavily on their flaws that we sometimes lose sight of what made them heroic in the first place.

We talk about the movie, the original story, heroism, human weakness, and whether our modern instinct to nitpick the past actually makes our stories deeper—or just makes us more cynical.

Plus, plenty of rabbit trails along the way.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19648340 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0600 3542 10 full false Ep. 9 | Scarcity vs. Abundance: The Power of Enough Ep. 9 | Scarcity vs. Abundance: The Power of Enough Why does it always feel like we need more?

More money. More stuff. More security. More control.

In Episode 9, Jacob and Cody dig into the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset—and how scarcity thinking shows up in places we may not expect. From consumerism and our constant desire for more, to government regulation and our instinct to control what might go wrong, scarcity can shape both our personal lives and the world around us.

But there may be a surprisingly simple antidote: gratitude.

Learning to be grateful for what we have, content with our station in life, and confident that someone else’s success doesn’t diminish our own.

Can gratitude actually change the way we see the world? And what happens when we stop living like there’s never enough?

]]> Why does it always feel like we need more?

More money. More stuff. More security. More control.

In Episode 9, Jacob and Cody dig into the difference between a scarcity mindset and an abundance mindset—and how scarcity thinking shows up in places we may not expect. From consumerism and our constant desire for more, to government regulation and our instinct to control what might go wrong, scarcity can shape both our personal lives and the world around us.

But there may be a surprisingly simple antidote: gratitude.

Learning to be grateful for what we have, content with our station in life, and confident that someone else’s success doesn’t diminish our own.

Can gratitude actually change the way we see the world? And what happens when we stop living like there’s never enough?

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19640017 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0600 2880 9 full false Ep. 8 | Special Guest, Greg Haitz. ELECTION INTEGRITY: What Trump gets Right & Wrong Ep. 8 | Special Guest, Greg Haitz. ELECTION INTEGRITY: What Trump gets Right & Wrong Special guest Greg Haitz joins us to talk elections. Greg is a local business owner, community leader, and candidate for Mesa County Treasurer—and he knows his way around the election process.

President Trump recently laid out his case for changes to America’s elections and election integrity. We break down his major points: where we agree, where we disagree, and where the three of us don’t necessarily see eye to eye.

Voter ID, mail ballots, voter rolls, federal involvement, election security, and the balance between accessibility and security—we get into all of it.

No talking points. No requirement to agree. Just a free discussion about how our elections work, where they can improve, and where the rhetoric doesn’t always match reality.

]]> Special guest Greg Haitz joins us to talk elections. Greg is a local business owner, community leader, and candidate for Mesa County Treasurer—and he knows his way around the election process.

President Trump recently laid out his case for changes to America’s elections and election integrity. We break down his major points: where we agree, where we disagree, and where the three of us don’t necessarily see eye to eye.

Voter ID, mail ballots, voter rolls, federal involvement, election security, and the balance between accessibility and security—we get into all of it.

No talking points. No requirement to agree. Just a free discussion about how our elections work, where they can improve, and where the rhetoric doesn’t always match reality.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19640015 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0600 3805 8 full false Ep. 7 | Politics, Polarization & can you be Too Reasonable? Ep. 7 | Politics, Polarization & can you be Too Reasonable? Politics feels more divided than ever, but why? In Episode 7, we discuss the current state of American politics, how today's movies often reflect the culture that creates them, the rise of extreme political positions, and why reasonableness is a virtue—but can become a vice when it leads to complacency. When is it time to compromise, and when is it time to stand firm? Join us as we explore one of the defining tensions of our time.

]]> Politics feels more divided than ever, but why? In Episode 7, we discuss the current state of American politics, how today's movies often reflect the culture that creates them, the rise of extreme political positions, and why reasonableness is a virtue—but can become a vice when it leads to complacency. When is it time to compromise, and when is it time to stand firm? Join us as we explore one of the defining tensions of our time.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19640002 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0600 3742 7 full false Ep. 6 | AI, Consciousness & the Data Center Boom Ep. 6 | AI, Consciousness & the Data Center Boom Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than most people realize. We unpack what AI actually is, what it's good for, where the hype goes too far, and whether it could ever be considered conscious. We also dive into the growing demand for data centers—the benefits they bring, the concerns they raise, and the tradeoffs communities are wrestling with.

]]> Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than most people realize. We unpack what AI actually is, what it's good for, where the hype goes too far, and whether it could ever be considered conscious. We also dive into the growing demand for data centers—the benefits they bring, the concerns they raise, and the tradeoffs communities are wrestling with.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19639998 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0600 3494 6 full false Ep. 5 | Should Christians Read the Passion Translation? Ep. 5 | Should Christians Read the Passion Translation? The Passion Translation has become one of the most popular modern "Bible" versions—but is it actually a translation? We explore the evidence, examine the claims, and discuss why many evangelical scholars warn against relying on it. Whether you're a fan, a skeptic, or just curious, this conversation is worth hearing.

Minor Prophets and Mike Winger Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9--owgBjtA&t=250s

Brian Simmons on the Passion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T13LynG6SHU

Link to petition you version to remove the Passion Translation from use -  https://www.change.org/p/an-appeal-to-youversion-to-remove-the-passion-translation

]]> The Passion Translation has become one of the most popular modern "Bible" versions—but is it actually a translation? We explore the evidence, examine the claims, and discuss why many evangelical scholars warn against relying on it. Whether you're a fan, a skeptic, or just curious, this conversation is worth hearing.

Minor Prophets and Mike Winger Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9--owgBjtA&t=250s

Brian Simmons on the Passion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T13LynG6SHU

Link to petition you version to remove the Passion Translation from use -  https://www.change.org/p/an-appeal-to-youversion-to-remove-the-passion-translation

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19639987 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0600 3914 5 full false Ep. 4 | Socialism: What It Is, What It's Not, and Why It Never Matches the Promise Ep. 4 | Socialism: What It Is, What It's Not, and Why It Never Matches the Promise Is socialism just free healthcare and stronger safety nets, or is there more to it?

In this episode of Free 2 Think, we strip away the political buzzwords and ask a simple question: What is socialism?

We discuss:

What socialism actually is.
What socialism is not.
Why many people support it.
Why the theory often sounds appealing—but has repeatedly struggled in practice.
Whether the version many people imagine actually exists.

]]> Is socialism just free healthcare and stronger safety nets, or is there more to it?

In this episode of Free 2 Think, we strip away the political buzzwords and ask a simple question: What is socialism?

We discuss:

What socialism actually is.
What socialism is not.
Why many people support it.
Why the theory often sounds appealing—but has repeatedly struggled in practice.
Whether the version many people imagine actually exists.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19639961 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0600 3097 4 full false Ep. 3 | Colorado's New Laws Are Here: Housing, 3D-Printed Guns & More Ep. 3 | Colorado's New Laws Are Here: Housing, 3D-Printed Guns & More Colorado has a new batch of laws on the books, and some of them could have a big impact on your daily life.

In Episode 3 of Free 2 Think, we break down several new Colorado laws that recently took effect, including changes to affordable housing, new liability standards for licensed therapists, restrictions on the 3D printing of firearm components, and other notable legislation passed this year.

We cut through the headlines, explain what these laws actually do, and discuss what they could mean for Colorado families, businesses, and the future of our state. Whether you agree or disagree, our goal is to help you think through the issues—not just react to them.

Join the conversation, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy the discussion.

]]> Colorado has a new batch of laws on the books, and some of them could have a big impact on your daily life.

In Episode 3 of Free 2 Think, we break down several new Colorado laws that recently took effect, including changes to affordable housing, new liability standards for licensed therapists, restrictions on the 3D printing of firearm components, and other notable legislation passed this year.

We cut through the headlines, explain what these laws actually do, and discuss what they could mean for Colorado families, businesses, and the future of our state. Whether you agree or disagree, our goal is to help you think through the issues—not just react to them.

Join the conversation, and don't forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy the discussion.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19639924 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0600 6092 3 full false Ep. 2 | America at 250, D51 Bans Cell Phones, & Is Social Media Rewiring Our Kids? Ep. 2 | America at 250, D51 Bans Cell Phones, & Is Social Media Rewiring Our Kids? America is turning 250, and we think that's worth celebrating.

In this episode, we talk about what makes America the grand experiment in self-government and why it's still an idea worth defending. We also dive into the growing evidence of how social media is affecting the developing minds of kids and teens.

Finally, we discuss School District 51's new cell phone policy and why students will no longer have access to their phones during the school day. Is it the right move? We break down the policy, the reasoning behind it, and share our thoughts on what it could mean for students, parents, and teachers.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about freedom, responsibility, raising the next generation, and what it all means for our communities.

]]> America is turning 250, and we think that's worth celebrating.

In this episode, we talk about what makes America the grand experiment in self-government and why it's still an idea worth defending. We also dive into the growing evidence of how social media is affecting the developing minds of kids and teens.

Finally, we discuss School District 51's new cell phone policy and why students will no longer have access to their phones during the school day. Is it the right move? We break down the policy, the reasoning behind it, and share our thoughts on what it could mean for students, parents, and teachers.

Join us for a thoughtful conversation about freedom, responsibility, raising the next generation, and what it all means for our communities.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19639904 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0600 4994 2 full false Ep. 1 | Why We Started This Podcast, Juneteenth, Pride, and more... Ep. 1 | Why We Started This Podcast, Juneteenth, Pride, and more... Join Cody and Jacob as they launch free 2 think—a podcast dedicated to open conversation, thoughtful disagreement, and independent thinking in a world increasingly driven by outrage and audience capture.

In this first episode, we discuss why we started the podcast, the importance of creating space for honest dialogue, and our thoughts on Juneteenth and Pride Month. Whether you agree with us or not, our goal is simple: to explore ideas with curiosity, conviction, and respect.

Thanks for listening, and welcome to free 2 think.

]]> Join Cody and Jacob as they launch free 2 think—a podcast dedicated to open conversation, thoughtful disagreement, and independent thinking in a world increasingly driven by outrage and audience capture.

In this first episode, we discuss why we started the podcast, the importance of creating space for honest dialogue, and our thoughts on Juneteenth and Pride Month. Whether you agree with us or not, our goal is simple: to explore ideas with curiosity, conviction, and respect.

Thanks for listening, and welcome to free 2 think.

]]> Cody Davis and Jacob Cady Buzzsprout-19639878 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 -0600 4934 1 full false