God and Country Podcast

About God and Country Podcast

LISTEN - SUBSCRIBE - LIKE - SHARE - Welcome to ”God and Country,” a podcast hosted by Uriah Kennedy and Ingrid Bettridge, airing every Monday. A conservative talk show on todays events along the lines of Shawn Ryan and Dan Bongino. This thought-provoking series aims to blend politics and religion, fostering discussions around morals and values to promote a sense of unity in society. By addressing the often-taboo subjects of politics and religion, Uriah and Ingrid seek to bridge societal divides and emphasize common ground across different belief systems. Their goal is to inspire conversations that lead to a more cohesive and value-driven community.

Publisher

Uriah Kennedy & Ingrid Bettridge

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Mar 2025

Latest episode

11 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

85 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Oct 2026

   Ep 77 Deception and Control: The Real Story of Cuba - From Those That Lived It!

   CUBA EXPOSED: Two Cuban Immigrants Reveal the Horrifying Truth About Socialism & Communism! STARVATION. BLACKOUTS. POVERTY. GOVERNMENT OPPRESSION. THE BRUTAL REALITY OF SOCIALISM AND COMMUNISM IN CUBA! What happens when socialism's promises of equality, free healthcare, and prosperity collide with the reality of life under a communist dictatorship? This week on the God and Country Podcast, Andres Lopez and Arturo Lopez expose the unfiltered truth about growing up in Castro's Cuba—and why they believe America must learn from Cuba's failures before it's too late. Recently arriving legally in the United States and pursuing American citizenship, these two brothers share extraordinary firsthand accounts of surviving Cuba's communist regime. Their mission is clear: expose the evils of socialism and communism while defending the freedoms Americans often take for granted. THEY DIDN'T STUDY SOCIALISM IN A TEXTBOOK. THEY LIVED IT. THEY SURVIVED IT. NOW THEY'RE EXPOSING IT! 🇨🇺 INSIDE CUBA: THE REALITY OF COMMUNISM From the crumbling streets of Havana to the desperate struggle for everyday survival, Andres and Arturo reveal what life is really like under the Castro regime. In this explosive episode, discover: 🔥 STARVATION & POVERTY: Families struggling to find food, empty shelves, rationing, and the daily desperation of living in a failing economy. 🔥 FREE HEALTHCARE EXPOSED: What does Cuba's celebrated free healthcare system actually provide when medicine, medical supplies, and basic treatment are scarce? 🔥 BLACKOUTS & GAS SHORTAGES: Crumbling infrastructure, widespread electricity failures, fuel shortages, and economic paralysis. 🔥 DICTATORSHIP & GOVERNMENT CONTROL: Fear, political repression, arrests, indoctrination, and the consequences of challenging communist authority. 🔥 FIDEL CASTRO & THE CUBAN REVOLUTION: How decades of communist leadership transformed Cuba and affected generations of ordinary citizens. 🔥 RUSSIA, THE USSR & VENEZUELA: How the collapse of the Soviet Union devastated Cuba, the country's Russian ties, and how developments involving Nicolás Maduro have affected the island. 🔥 ESCAPING COMMUNISM: The remarkable sacrifices their father made to get his sons out of Cuba and give them a chance at freedom. These aren't political theories. These are the experiences of two men who lived through the consequences of communist rule. 🚨 CUBAN IMMIGRANTS CONFRONT DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS IN SALT LAKE CITY! What happens when two survivors of communist Cuba walk into a Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) meeting in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah? Andres and Arturo recount their direct confrontation with American socialists, challenging their beliefs about socialism, Marxism, capitalism, and government control. As democratic socialism gains influence in American politics through figures such as Bernie Sanders, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Zohran Mamdani, these brothers challenge Americans to consider the historical failures of communist governments. Is democratic socialism different from the communism imposed by Fidel Castro? What lessons can Americans learn from Cuba's dictatorship? Are political promises masking dangerous economic realities? They also discuss allegations of American socialist activists traveling to Cuba for political training connected to the country's communist movement. What influence does Castro's revolutionary ideology have on socialist organizations in America? 🇺🇸 FROM CASTRO'S CUBA TO THE AMERICAN DREAM Perhaps the most inspiring part of this conversation is the extraordinary patriotism these brothers have developed for the United States. After experiencing poverty, government oppression, blackouts, and the restrictions of communist Cuba, Andres and Arturo describe why American freedom means everything to them. Now pursuing US citizenship, they are determined to warn Americans about the dangers they witnessed firsthand. FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. LIBERTY IS PRECIOUS. AND HISTOR

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   4 Oct 2026

   Ep 76 The Future of Utah Politics? Tyler Boyles on the Rise of Young Republicans

   What does the future of Utah politics look like—and why are so many young people choosing to get involved? This week on the God and Country Podcast, we sit down with Tyler Boyles to explore his journey from Pittsburgh to Utah, his involvement with the Utah Federation of College Republicans, and his current work as Utah State Director for the American Conservation Coalition. LinkedIn Tyler arrived in Utah during the COVID era, knowing almost no one and confronting the isolation that defined that period for many college students. Rather than sitting on the sidelines, he chose getting involved. After having experience organizing a Republican club in high school, Tyler brought that same energy to Utah's college political scene and became deeply involved with the Utah Federation of College Republicans (UFCR). Alongside a rising generation of student leaders—including Riley Beesley and Kai Schwemmer—the organization expanded its presence and activity across Utah universities. Today, Riley Beesley serves as UFCR chairman at the University of Utah (UofU), while Kai Schwemmer serves as vice chairman from BYU. Utah Federation of College Republicans Tyler and Riley also co-wrote UFCR's 2025 constitution and bylaws. But Tyler's story didn't stop with Republican campus politics. Today, Tyler serves as Utah State Director for the American Conservation Coalition, bringing a conservative perspective to debates surrounding conservation, the environment, climate change, energy and Utah water. LinkedIn He has also publicly advocated for Utah-led solutions to protecting the Great Salt Lake, arguing that conservation and economic growth do not have to be opposing goals. The Salt Lake Tribune In this episode, we move beyond politics and talk about the pressures facing the rising generation: the modern economy, finding an internship and career opportunities, the political divide emerging among younger Americans, and the broader conversation surrounding conservative men and liberal women. Then we turn to some of Utah's biggest environmental and energy questions. What should be done about the Great Salt Lake? How should Utah confront long-term Utah water challenges? What role should nuclear power play in America's energy future? Can conservative values provide a different approach to environmentalism and climate change? From Salt Lake City and Utah's universities to conservation, nuclear power, the environment and the future of the USA, this is a conversation about young Americans choosing to participate rather than watching from the sidelines. Whether you follow Republican politics, Turning Point USA, Turning Point, the Utah Federation of College Republicans, American Conservation Coalition, UofU, BYU, Trump-era politics, nuclear power plants, climate change, Utah Water, or the future of America's rising generation, this episode explores the people and ideas shaping the next chapter. Watch the full episode of the God and Country Podcast and join the conversation: What issues will define the next generation of Utah leaders? SEO Keywords: Tyler Boyles, Riley Beesley, Kai Schwemmer, Utah Federation of College Republicans, Republican, rising generation, universities, UofU, BYU, Great Salt Lake, Utah, Salt Lake City, conservation, environmentalist, Utah Water, nuclear power plant, Nuclear power, conservative values, Trump, COVID era, American Conservation Coalition, environment, internship, strength of youth, Liberal women, conservative men, Getting involved, USA, Turning Point USA, Turning Point, control, climate change Hashtags: #TylerBoyles #UtahPolitics #YoungRepublicans #CollegeRepublicans #UFCR #AmericanConservationCoalition #GreatSaltLake #Conservation #NuclearPower #Utah #GodAndCountryPodcast

3. 

   27 Sept 2026

   Ep 75 Cox - Henderson - Knee Deep In Corruption Part 2 - LotGate!

   PART 2: LOTGATE — How Far Does the Money, Power & Development Influence Go in Utah? Part 2 of our two-part investigation goes beyond SigGate and into what we’re calling LOTGATE—a deeper examination of SB258, developer money, campaign donors, government power, land development, and political influence in Utah. The controversy surrounding Governor Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson doesn’t end with SB54, signature gathering, or questions over transparency. In this episode, we examine SB258, the controversial Utah law that created a process for landowners to establish a “preliminary municipality” while developing land. Why does this matter? SB258 potentially changes the balance of power between developers, counties, municipalities, city councils, and local residents. Instead of looking only at traditional development approvals, we investigate what happens when developers can pursue the creation of an entirely new municipality—with governmental authority attached to it. Critics in Wasatch County, Summit County, Heber City, Park City and surrounding communities are raising serious questions about local control, transparency and who ultimately benefits from these massive development projects. Is this simply a new way to solve Utah's housing and growth problems—or does it give politically connected developers too much power and authority? And where does the money lead? We examine campaign donors, developer money, political connections, potential developer enrichment, backroom deals, government authority and the influence that wealthy developers can wield in Utah politics. When millions of dollars and massive developments are involved, citizens deserve to know who benefits and how these decisions are being made. Then the story gets even more contentious. We examine what happened when Steve Waldrip, Governor Cox's senior housing adviser, appeared before the Heber City Council amid the dispute involving Wasatch County, Summit County and SB258. His warning that county funding was at risk sparked anger and accusations of top-down pressure against local governments challenging the state's development policies. Was this legitimate state pressure to enforce Utah housing policy—or an attempt to threaten local governments that refused to fall in line? From MIDA to SB258, from SB54 to LOTGATE, this investigation follows the intersection of money, developers, campaign donors, government power and Utah politics. Are Utah's development laws helping solve a housing crisis—or creating opportunities for politically connected developers to bypass traditional local government? Are taxpayers and residents getting transparency? Could campaign money influence development policy? And when local governments fight back, who really holds the power? We lay out the documents, controversies and competing arguments so viewers can examine the evidence and decide for themselves. 🔥 Watch the FULL podcast—especially the second half—as we go deep into LOTGATE and the battle over development, local control and political power in Utah. Subscribe to the God and Country Podcast for more investigations into Utah politics, SB54, SB258, MIDA, government transparency, campaign donors, developer money and political corruption allegations. Topics & Keywords: SB258, SB54, Utah, Utah corruption, Governor Cox, Deidre Henderson, campaign donors, developer money, developers, developer enrichment, money wins, MIDA, Wasatch County, Heber City, Park City, Summit County, municipality, municipal authority, government power, city council meeting, investigation, exposed, revealed, corruption, cover up, fraud allegations, backroom deal allegations, political influence, transparency, land development, housing development, local government, Utah politics, political power, campaign money

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YouTube views

240,462

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.5 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

31

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