Episodes

  • E305 Elon the Trillionaire

    E305 Elon the Trillionaire
    Jun 18 2026
    In today’s episode, we examine a historic moment in global economics: Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire. What should be done with this kind of wealth? Is it purely a private achievement, or does it carry broader responsibility? And what role, if any, should government play in redistributing it? What does the Bible say about wealth - how it’s created, who ultimately owns it, and how it should be used?
    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • E304 What Happened to Pride Month?

    E304 What Happened to Pride Month?
    Jun 11 2026
    In this episode, we explore the noticeable cultural shift happening around Pride Month in America. Corporate support that once felt nearly universal is now becoming more restrained, with many companies scaling back public engagement and funding. At the same time, some states have introduced alternative observances like “Nuclear Family Month,” highlighting a renewed emphasis on traditional family values.
    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • E303 Islam: Demonic Death Cult?

    E303 Islam: Demonic Death Cult?
    Jun 4 2026
    James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, is presenting a version of Christianity that blends progressive politics with gospel language - and that should concern every serious believer. When the truth of Scripture is reshaped to fit the spirit of the age, it’s no longer the gospel - it’s a substitute. At the same time, recent comments from an Indiana political leader about Islam have sparked outrage and accusations of bigotry.
    Show More Show Less
    41 mins
  • E302 Christ and the Warrior Ethos

    E302 Christ and the Warrior Ethos
    May 28 2026

    In today’s episode, we explore a powerful and often misunderstood idea: the connection between Christ and the warrior ethos - and why a truly strong warrior culture ultimately depends on a Christian worldview rooted in transcendent values. A strong military is built on beliefs that transcend the individual - values that give meaning to sacrifice, boundaries to power, and purpose to suffering.

    That’s where Christ enters the conversation.

    Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co
    Show More Show Less
    36 mins
  • E301 An Outbreak of Faith

    E301 An Outbreak of Faith
    May 21 2026
    Something is shifting beneath the surface of our culture. While headlines continue to predict the decline of Christianity, a very different story is unfolding - one that many in the mainstream media struggle to explain. Across the nation and around the world, there are growing signs of a quiet but undeniable awakening. In leadership circles, men and women once silent about their faith are beginning to speak with bold conviction. In churches, boardrooms, and even public life, a renewed confidence in biblical truth is emerging. At the same time, perhaps even more surprising, young men are returning to church in increasing numbers - reversing decades of decline and leading what some researchers are calling a “spiritual renewal.”
    Show More Show Less
    36 mins
  • E300 Goodbye Racial Gerrymandering

    E300 Goodbye Racial Gerrymandering
    May 14 2026

    In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major ruling that could fundamentally reshape how election districts are drawn across America. At the center of the case—Louisiana v. Callais—was a simple yet deeply controversial question: Can states draw political districts primarily based on race?

    The Court’s answer was clear: no.

    Democrats are left with two options: change their platform or change the system.

    Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co
    Show More Show Less
    38 mins
  • E299 The Politics of Panic

    E299 The Politics of Panic
    May 7 2026

    In a recent blog by Martin Smith, he argues that fear is often deliberately stirred up in public life so leaders can gain support, control debate, or push through policies that might otherwise face resistance. When panic drives politics, citizens are more likely to surrender freedoms, accept poor decisions, and overlook long‑term consequences.

    The SOTUS delivered a major decision on redistricting and the Voting Rights Act which prohibits the creation of race-based congressional districts. We discuss the ramifications of this ruling.

    Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co
    Show More Show Less
    42 mins
  • E298 The Party of Death

    E298 The Party of Death
    Apr 30 2026
    In this episode, we examined the recent grand jury indictment involving the Southern Poverty Law Center, which many see as confirming long‑held concerns that the organization has functioned less as a neutral watchdog and more as a political weapon—used to legitimize the targeting, marginalization, and silencing of Christian and conservative organizations and movements across the country. We also addressed the deep shock and unease gripping the nation following reports of yet another assassination attempt against a current national leader. The discussion reflected on the dangerous consequences of escalating political hostility, the erosion of moral restraints, and the urgent need for prayer, discernment, and a renewed commitment to truth and peace in an increasingly volatile cultural moment.
    Show More Show Less
    40 mins