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DIScourse

DIScourse

Written by: Jackie Besinger
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It's time to talk about what's not being said.2025 Political Science Politics & Government
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  • DIS27- Meet Susan Valliant: A Dynamic Voice for House District 94
    Nov 23 2025

    In this engaging episode of DIScourse, we spotlight Susan Valliant, a passionate candidate for House District 94, as she outlines her vision for transforming the cycle of detrimental policies and corruption plaguing our state capitol. With campaign season in full swing, DIScourse invites our communities to engage with the very voices striving to represent us. We emphasize the importance of thoroughly vetting your preferred candidate and asking the hard-hitting questions before casting your vote. Texas has long been under the control of oligarchs, leading to a continuous decline that cannot be ignored.

    Join us for this vital conversation as we seek to ensure your community has access to a trustworthy and principled candidate. It is essential that your vote supports individuals who prioritize our rights and freedoms, while also recognizing the severe consequences of poor policy decisions.

    Tune in as Jackie Besinger, host of DIScourse, leads this necessary dialogue and dares to address the topics others shy away from.

    Categories: News & Information

    Starring: Jackie Besinger and Susan Valliant, Candidate for House District 94

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    18 mins
  • DIS26-LJ Francis aka Larijai DuPatrick Francis, Unraveling the Threads of Deception: The Intricate Ties Between the Republican Party, a Texas Church, and a Troubled Marriage
    Nov 17 2025

    ⚠️ Warning: The following episode in this explosive series exposes the deep-rooted corruption and manipulation within the Republican Party, the church, and pretender conservatives. Due to the disturbing content and mature themes uncovered, viewer discretion is strongly advised. These revelations are not suitable for young audiences — adult supervision is strongly recommended.

    Larijai DuPatrick Francis, known as LJ Francis, portrays himself as a stalwart married family man and devout conservative; however, beneath this carefully crafted façade lies a troubling reality. After 11 years of marriage and 3 years as an active member of the Republican Party, he faces exposure for his homosexual behavior and addiction to pornography, casting doubt on the integrity of not only his personal life but also the principles of the party he represents. His history includes a prior marriage in Florida that he has kept hidden from his constituents, raising serious questions about his honesty and authenticity. The men of the Republican Party, including LJ Francis, are not the principled leaders they claim to be, undermining the very values they vow to uphold.

    His biography on the state board of education and TEA website paints a picture of a man celebrated for big accomplishments and conservative values. "LJ is a dedicated family man to his wife and their son, and they are members of Calvary Chapel of the Coastlands Church. Recently, LJ has joined the ranks of small business owners in Texas as Principal of his public benefit firm, Francis & Francis Engineering, PLLC, poised to be a premier project management firm in the State of Texas delivering public benefit solutions." However, this façade crumbles beneath the weight of truth; the reality is that his constituents are clueless, and his church embodies the very corruption that undermines our education and religious institutions.

    In this intense episode of DIScourse, we confront the unsettling story through the voice of his wife, who reveals a harrowing account that is difficult to bear. Join Andrea Frances in this episode of DIScourse for this necessary conversation as we strive to expose the deceitful tactics that perpetuate a web of lies and hinder the advancement of genuine integrity in our already fractured political landscape.

    It is time to make our public representatives accountable for their actions; the future of Texas children deserves better.

    Join Jackie Besinger in this crucial conversation, where we explore the metaphor of being the frog in the pot, highlighting how gradual change can lead us to overlook the urgency of our circumstances.

    Categories: News & Information

    Director: Jackie Besinger

    Starring: Jackie Besinger and Andrea Francis

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    34 mins
  • DIScourse25: The Texas Political Machine: Ideological Control Through the New Apostolic Reformation and the Seven Mountain Mandate
    Nov 15 2025

    Texas has long been a battleground for ideological control, dominated by an entrenched oligarchy that orchestrates a political machine fueled by both far-left and far-right extremist ideological views. This union of billionaire elites is determined to secure their taxpayer-funded government contracts while imposing their dystopian ideological and religious beliefs on our children and grandchildren. The individuals driving this agenda cannot truly be labeled as conservatives or Christians; their motivations transcend traditional political boundaries. Join Alice Linahan and Jackie Besinger as they delve into this critical dialogue about the future of our children and the generations to come.

    As true conservative Christians, we are called to stand firm in our faith and protect our children from influences that seek to impose foreign ideologies upon our cherished values and beliefs. Under the guise of "parental empowerment," "faith," and "freedom," we must ask ourselves: what is happening when our rights are being undermined? This situation, as highlighted by Alice, is not the Gospel we aspire to follow; it represents a political machine that prioritizes power over our spiritual integrity. Texans need to understand who these players behind this agenda are, including figures from the billionaire class such as Texas elite Tim Dunn, as well as the satanic preachers within the New Apostolic Reformation network and their 7 Mountain Mandate, like Paula White, who shape narratives that do not align with our values, beliefs, and the Bible.

    Alice Linahan is a politically active Texas mom who has worked hard in the trenches of the grassroots movement. As an established leader in new media with Voices Empower and as Vice President of Women on the Wall, Alice brings audiences a servant's voice with a heartfelt, funny tone, and when truth needs to be told in a bold, fresh manner, Alice can deliver.

    Join Jackie Besinger in this crucial conversation, where we explore the metaphor of being the frog in the pot, highlighting how gradual change can lead us to overlook the urgency of our circumstances.

    Categories: News & Information

    Starring: Jackie Besinger

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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