How to Fix Your State’s Biggest Problems (Without Waiting on Politicians) with Robert Cunningham

This week, we sit down with our good friend Robert Cunningham—pastor, writer, speaker, and founder of Christ for Kentucky. We kick things off with a crucial parenting debate: can YouTube piano tutorials replace traditional music lessons? Then, Robert gets honest about making a massive career pivot away from a comfortable pastorship with four kids and zero financial safety net to launch his own ministry. We also dig into his incredible work erasing $250 million in medical debt for Kentucky families, why future generations might judge our smartphone habits like lead paint, and how we can approach complex cultural debates around faith and identity with disarming humility. It’s a funny, honest, and thought-provoking conversation on raising boys, trusting God, and navigating major life transitions. Grab your favorite cup of coffee and join us in Dadville!

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Topics

00:00 – Welcome to Dadville & The Great Piano Lesson Debate

03:45 – Introducing Robert Cunningham

07:30 – Navigating the Career Pivot Without a Safety Net

18:15 – Reimagining Wealth Stewardship & Kingdom Investment

26:00 – Erasing \$250 Million in Medical Debt for Kentucky Families

36:30 – Public Strategy, Age Verification, and Protecting Kids from Tech Addiction

46:15 – Moving Beyond Online Echo Chambers