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Talk Truth 07.13.26 - Leighton Grey | Governments across Canada are increasingly promoting online betting, casinos, and gambling as a source of public revenue—but at what cost? Leighton Grey examines how gambling has shifted from occasional entertainment to a government-supported industry, the impact it's having on families and young people, and why Christians should think carefully about wealth, stewardship, and where true hope is found. He also discusses his article The Devil's Wager, Billy Graham's warnings about gambling, and the broader spiritual and cultural consequences of governments relying on gambling revenue.

00:00 Introduction & Psalm 24

01:00 Foundational Message: Should governments profit from gambling?

03:15 Guest comes in – Leighton Grey

04:50 Why gambling is becoming a cultural crisis

07:20 Is gambling sinful? What does the Bible say?

12:40 Billy Graham's warning on gambling

15:20 Why sports betting is exploding among young men

19:45 Government dependence on gambling revenue

23:10 Gambling, addiction and broken families

27:50 Is buying a lottery ticket different?

33:15 Where Christians should place their hope

39:10 Final thoughts