Brian Lenzkes and California gubernatorial candidate Sam Gallucci talk about California politics, the calling of God, why Californians should have hope for the future of their state, and the importance of living your faith.

Joining Dr. Brian on the podcast this week is LowCarbUSA founder and CEO Doug Reynolds. He is also the founder of the recently formed Society of Metabolic Health Practitioners, a non-profit created to represent researchers and practitioners working to improve metabolic health.

Dr. Elie Jarrouge is board certified in internal medicine and nephrology. He discusses with Brian the experience of immigrating to the United States, the connection between processed foods and inflammation in the body, and how obesity and diabetes are serious risk factors for COVID-19. They also talk about the unpredictability of life and more…

Tom Naughton is a filmmaker, blogger, comedian, journalist, and author. He is the creator of the 2009 documentary film, Fat Head, and is the author the children’s book, Fat Head Kids. Brian and Tom discuss censorship on Twitter, and the problem with taboo discussion topics in scientific fields and in society at large.

Kevin Miller is the Administrative Pastor of Foothills Christian Church in San Diego. He joined the Foothills’ full-time staff back in 2008 and has over 40 years of experience in ministry. He is the host of Sent 315,  a podcast with the goal of “Demystifying Evangelism via Practical Insights & Conversations on Sharing your Faith.”

Joel Lopez is the host of Read Your Keys—a podcast discussing issues of faith, family, government, education, media, arts, and business, while having a good time doing it. “If you stay in your comfort zone then there is no place for God to do miracles with you. When you get out of your comfort zone—that is when the adventure begins.”

Brian and Molly discuss the COVID-19 response, the rise in drug overdoses—as well as homicides and suicides in Kentucky—during the COVID-19 lockdowns. They also talk about the harm done to society by dividing people along party or racial lines, the importance of speaking the truth even when it is unpopular, and much more.

Jerry Teixeira is the founder of Body Weight Strength—a website and YouTube channel that teaches people to “build real strength and muscle mass with little to no equipment.” Jerry talks about his upbringing and the factors in his life that contributed to making him the person he is with the values he has today.

Eranda Wickramasinghe is a man with an amazing and inspiring weight loss journey. He is also a man of faith. Though he is a Buddhist, he is also a regular attendee of Christian services because of his deep respect for the wisdom of various faiths.

Brandy Parker-McFadden is a wife, mother, patient advocate, executive director/founder of My Epilepsy Story and a woman living with epilepsy. Her passion is to advocate for patient-centered care as well as patient-centered research.