July 13, 2026
Should Governments Profit From Gambling?
With Allan and Corri Hunsperger · Guest: 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.
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In this episode
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- 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
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