Wes Fryer

A high-contrast, black-and-white graphic features bold, distressed typography reading "BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS" at the top and "NOT THE KINGMAKERS" at the bottom. In the center, a stylized silhouette of a dove in flight is depicted shattering a royal crown into several sharp fragments. Small vertical text on the right edge attributes the design to illustratedministry.com.

My new post for #HealOurCulture: "The Dove and The Crown"

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#ResistAndHeal #dw4jc #NoKings #NoKings3

Gemini said A colorful, cartoon-style promotional graphic for "AI Frontier Geopolitics | EP 370" features two smiling men in the foreground seated at futuristic, glowing workstations. In the center, a nervous Homer Simpson in an orange jumpsuit operates a laptop labeled with an AI logo. The background is a dense collage of digital and political symbols, including a "BANNED" stamp over the Pentagon, various robots managing emails and receipts, a scale balancing coins against cash, and floating laptops with $599 price tags. The website "edtechSR.com" is displayed prominently at the bottom.

Hot off the podcast press! “EdTechSR Episode 370: AI Frontier Geopolitics”

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Please listen / watch / share. Check out all our shownotes and links too!

#AI #Claude #Anthropic #ethics #pentagon #MediaLiteracy #MediaLit

EdTech Situation Room Episode 370 YouTube video by EdTech Situation Room

Please join Jason Neiffer and I LIVE NOW for #edtechSR 370

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Voter confusion plagues Texas primary in key county Republicans’ decision to shake up polling locations led to mass confusion in the Texas primary election.

Hundreds of voters showed up at the wrong polling place after the Dallas County GOP forced both parties to abandon countywide vote centers in the March primary.

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Re: the debacle in the Texas primary today: Lies about voter fraud (from past elections) motivate and justify retaliatory actions and policy changes that make elections less fair and lead to more turmoil, more confusion and uncertainty, more rumors and legitimate greivance, and diminished trust.

Yes, and the needs of seniors when it comes to media and digital literacy are often overlooked or an afterthought. We had a really good session and I’m looking forward to following up on this topic further. #MediaLit

This “it’s not a war but a special military operation” is very Kremlin March 2022. As is the propaganda that we are not starting a war but ending one. As is the confusion of oligarch media as it tries to be faithful in the confusion…

Learn to do good - Pray As You Go Today is Tuesday the 3rd of March, in the second week of Lent. The monks of Glenstal Abbey sing Attende Domine: 'Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against you.' As you sit here and listen to this ancient chant, which ...

Learn to Do Good - Pray As You Go

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#Jesus #dw4jc #Bible

An editorial-style illustration features a man resembling Pete Hegseth standing forcefully at a wooden pulpit inside a dimly lit church sanctuary. He has a stern, shouting expression with clenched fists, positioned beneath a large, tattered white banner that reads “unChristian Nationalism.” The scene is heavy with symbolic tension, featuring a military-style seal on the podium and distorted shadows of crosses and flags looming on the back wall. In the pews, silhouettes of congregants appear conflicted, with some bowing their heads in prayer or turning away. Dramatic red and blue light filters through stained-glass windows, casting sharp highlights across the somber, high-contrast environment.

New on #ResistAndHeal: unChristian Nationalism is Heresy - Our Secretary of Defense does NOT speak for Jesus Christ
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#resistance #resist #Christianity #Christian #ChristianNationalism #UnchristianNationalism

A candid outdoor photo features an elderly woman with short, curly white hair and glasses sitting at a table between a smiling young man with blonde hair and a smiling young woman with wavy brown hair. They are positioned behind a classic red and white checkered tablecloth set with several translucent plastic cups, one of which contains a pink drink. The background is filled with lush green foliage, capturing a bright and casual family gathering.

Check out my latest article on my Christian blog, "Media Recommendation: "The Chosen"

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#dw4jc #Jesus #TheChosen

Media Literacy for Seniors: Insights from a Public Library | Media Ed Club — March 2026 YouTube video by Media Education Lab

Here's the video recording of today's Media Education Lab Zoom webinar with Lucy Gray, "Media Literacy for Seniors"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zZX...

This was a GREAT webinar! We ended up staying in the main room for our Q&A discussion, so the entire recording is 60 min long

#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy

Fact Checking a Misleading Iran War Meme Using AI "Deep Background" from Mike Caulfield

@mikecaulfield.bsky.social Thanks for all your work with SIFT and “deep background.” I’m continuing to use and share those strategies: open.substack.com/pub/wfryer/p...

#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy

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Forgive, and You Will Be Forgiven - Pray As You Go

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#dw4jc #Jesus

The image is a political fact-check graphic dated March 1, 2026, structured as a "before and after" comparison. On the left, a red-toned panel titled "REMEMBER HOW WE GOT HERE" features unflattering images of Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden alongside claims that they supplied Iran with uranium, provided billions for their nuclear program, and unfroze over $16 billion in funds, concluding with the text, "SO DON'T EVEN BLAME THIS ON TRUMP." A large red arrow points to the right-hand panel, titled "LET'S GET THE FACTS RIGHT," which uses more neutral portraits and green checkmarks to provide context. These "Deep Background" rebuttals clarify that the uranium claim is a misconception of a different deal, the $1.7 billion was a return of Iran's own frozen assets following legal arbitration, and the $16 billion involves long-standing waivers and funds that were re-frozen. The bottom of the graphic emphasizes "CONTEXT MATTERS. CHECK YOUR SOURCES," and includes a Substack URL.

New post on my media literacy Substack: "Fact Checking a Misleading Iran War Meme"
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#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #Iran #IranWar #disinfo #misinfo #AI #superprompt

Hope, Fact-Checking the Iran War Claims, Un-Christian Nationalism, DEI in Scouting, and AI Military Ethics | Heal Our Culture Update (Mar 1, 2026) Wes Fryer in Charlotte shares a Heal Our Culture upd... Hope, Fact-Checking the Iran War Claims, Un-Christian Nationalism, DEI in Scouting, and AI Military Ethics | Heal Our Culture Update (Mar 1, 2026) Wes Fryer in Charlotte shares a Heal Our Culture...

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This cartoon thumbnail for HealOurCulture.org, dated March 1, 2026, features a central "Culture Healer" figure in a red plaid shirt and cape standing before a city skyline while holding a tablet displaying a "SIFT" news stamp. The image is framed by circular panels depicting various social and political themes: a bandaged globe labeled "Hope," a diverse singing choir for "Community," and scales of justice for "Un-Christian Nationalism" on the left; on the right, panels illustrate "Fact-Checking," a map of "War in Iran" under missile fire, and "AI Ethics" featuring a robot alongside DEI symbols.

I recorded a new video this evening for #HealOurCulture: 1 March 2026 Update

Hope, Fact-Checking the Iran War Claims, Un-Christian Nationalism, DEI in Scouting, and AI Military Ethics

On Substack: healourculture.substack.com/p...

On YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WriIn...

A single-panel, black-and-white cartoon in a thick-lined, "Far Side" style depicts a bustling, hopeful town square where various acts of radical compassion are occurring. In the center, a man in prison stripes walks freely out of an open cage, while nearby, a family shares a massive, steaming pot of food with a diverse crowd. A doctor gently bandages a man’s arm, and adults joyfully lift children into the air. In the background, neighbors wave to one another as they dismantle a stone wall labeled "BORDERS," while a group labeled "the rejected" glows with a warm, divine light in the foreground. From a tall tower, a confused man in a suit and top hat looks down on the scene, which is anchored by a hand-lettered sign in the corner that reads, “Turns out, this IS heaven.”

Turns out [this world] IS heaven…"

#dw4jc #Jesus

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#BlackHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

Follow Jesus Curriculum by Wes Fryer - Black History Black History Resources

(2/3) I created a webpage for our ACE Sunday School class which includes direct links to the YouTube video recordings of these sermons, along with text transcripts.
followjesus.wesfryer.com/black-history

Please listen / add these to your personal "media queue" for the week ahead, and SHARE!

An announcement graphic for the February 2026 Black History Month Sermons at Caldwell Presbyterian Church. The top section features the church's logo and website, while the center displays headshots of four guest speakers—two women and two men. A secondary resource link, followjesus.wesfryer.com/black-history, is listed at the bottom.

(1/3) This past month, during Black History Month, our Caldwell Presbyterian Church family has been richly blessed to hear prophetic, inspiring and challenging words from 4 guest pastors: Rev. Gwen Pearson, Rev. Dr. David Thornton, Rev. LaWonder Cooley-McDowell, and Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler.

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[VIDEO] Full interview: Anthropic CEO responds to Trump order, Pentagon clash (CBS News, 28 Feb 2026)
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#AI #ethics #Anthropic #ClaudeAI #miltary #edtechSR #MediaLit

Weekly Roundup: State of the Union Fallout: ICE Expansion, Christian Nationalism & Retribution Politics

"Christian nationalism values order over humanity and compassion"

#StraightWhiteAmericanJesus

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I added this to the original article / post, as a reason to reject legislative acts like this: "And because "telling the world who you are" is a HUMAN RIGHT, not a legislative privilege of some cis-gendered folks racialized as white, who temporarily have an assigned seat in the state legislature."

An educational illustration titled #HealOurCulture compares two societal approaches through a split-screen design. On the left, labeled "Culture Warriors" and "Culture of Hate," a dark, stormy scene depicts a large hand snapping an identity card that reads "Revoked Gender." Distressed individuals, including a person wearing LGBTQ+ pride pins, look on in a landscape filled with lightning and fences. On the right, labeled "Culture Healers" and "Culture of Love & Care," a bright, sunlit landscape shows a diverse group of people working together to mend a giant broken heart. This side features rainbows, flowers, and supportive gestures, symbolizing a transition from division toward community healing and acceptance.

"Shame on Kansas"
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My latest post for #HealOurCulture - also shared on Substack:
open.substack.com/pub/healour...

wesfryer - Thrive2026 Reclaiming Our News Feeds

(2/2) #Thrive2026 online presentation, “Reclaiming Our News Feeds:”
wiki.wesfryer.com/Home/thrive2...

#MediaLit #VibeCode #HealOurCulture

A square, comic-style illustration titled "MIND GUARD" depicts a person at a futuristic console, acting as a curator for their own thoughts. On the left, a glowing shield labeled "FILTER" deflects incoming boxes marked with symbols of fire, a clenched fist, and an "X," representing inflammatory or divisive external content. On the right, peaceful thought bubbles emerge, showing the person enjoying a family meal, reading, and gardening. The scene emphasizes personal agency over one's mental space, underscored by a banner at the bottom that reads "CHOOSE WISELY."

(1/2) My deep thought and gift to you today:

“Remember the things a convicted felon posts on TruthSocial don’t have to be ideas that are “top of mind” for us every day. It’s hard, but we should not let fascists control the newsfeed of our own minds.”

For more on these ideas, check out my upcoming

Related point, if you are in misinformation research and have been launching study after study to see what Uncle Fred thinks after seeing misinformation PLEASE listen to what @katestarbird.bsky.social and I have been saying for years: effects on elite and official action is what matters most.

A graphic-novel style illustration depicts historian Timothy Snyder, based on his likeness, seated at a desk with a serious and grave expression, his hand raised as if making a point, in a somber and desaturated color palette of dark blues, grays, and smoky amber. Bold banner text at the top reads: “TIMOTHY SNYDER ON OUR ILLEGAL WAR ON IRAN.” Floating near him are two minimal speech bubbles reading: “WAR IS WHEN QUESTIONS MUST BE ASKED.” and “WAR DOES NOT CREATE A CLEAN SLATE.” In the background, a dark, stormy sky is visible with faint silhouettes of fighter jets and distant smoke on the horizon. The foreground features minimal symbolic imagery, including a broken scale of justice and a question mark carved in stone. The entire composition, in a square 1:1 format, evokes a sense of somber and serious civic alarm and thoughtful warning about authoritarianism.

My latest thoughts shared on my #ResistAndHeal Substack:

"Interrogate War Propaganda"

open.substack.com/pub/resista...

#MediaLit #MediaLiteracy #resist #resistance

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[VIDEO] Why the Pentagon's clash with Anthropic over AI use is such a big deal
youtu.be/lyXWmanejXc

#AI #ethics #military #Anthropic #Claude #ClaudeAI #pentagon

A square editorial photograph features a dark mechanical balance scale of justice resting on a cracked stone foundation. The left pan holds a detailed blue and gold electronic circuit board, representing technology. A large, powerful dark-skinned hand hovers over the right pan, appearing to exert downward pressure and control. The background is a muted, somber American flag, creating a symbolic composition about technology, human influence, and unstable systems in a national context.

My latest post for Resist and Heal: "AI Ethics and The Pentagon"

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#ResistAndHeal #democracy #military #ethics