Épisodes

  • E290 Epic Speech & Epic Fury
    Mar 5 2026
    In today’s episode, we dive into President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address, unpacking our favorite moments and reflecting on what the speech reveals about the growing political divide in America. The second half of our episode shifts to Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign President Trump authorized against Iran on March 1, 2026. We encourage our listeners to consider whether the operation’s stated purpose - neutralizing a declared imminent threat - aligns with the philosophical and historical criteria of a morally permissible war.
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    41 min
  • E289 Free Exercise: Use it or Lose it
    Feb 26 2026
    The Church is emerging from a long, unsettling silence—a kind of cultural laryngitis—and its prophetic voice is rising once again. But as that voice grows stronger, so does the backlash. In this episode, we confront the resistance head‑on and explore why the pushback is intensifying now. We also break down Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s forceful address at the Munich Security Conference. Was it a moment of moral clarity—or political theater? And how does it measure up against a biblical worldview?
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    42 min
  • E288 Legacy Media's Plummeting Public Trust
    Feb 19 2026
    A striking new Pew Research Center survey reveals a deep crisis of trust in American journalism: 57% of the public now says they have little or no confidence that journalists act in the public’s best interests. Meanwhile, legacy newsrooms are being gutted, with sweeping staff cuts accelerating as readership plummets and once-dominant institutions struggle to stay afloat.
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    39 min
  • E287 Virtue Signaling & Selective Outrage
    Feb 12 2026

    We live in a world full of sensational headlines, selective clips, and half-truths. It's so easy to jump to conclusions. But followers of Jesus are called to something better: slow listening, humble discernment, and careful investigation. In today's podcast, we discuss how to avoid virtue signaling and selective outrage as we navigate our cultural moment marked by noise, slander, and propaganda.

    Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co

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    44 min
  • E286 When Protest Becomes Performance
    Feb 5 2026
    When toxic empathy is weaponized, it is used to undermine the institutions that have stood for centuries. Complex policy questions are reduced to adolescent emotional reactions leading to symbolic legislation with ripples of unintended consequences. White, woke, liberal women are the stars of the show.
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    32 min
  • E285 Minnesota Mayhem
    Jan 29 2026

    Good government helps people live “quiet and peaceable” lives (1 Timothy 2:1–2). But when government fails, the results look a lot like what we’ve seen in Minneapolis—lawlessness, chaos, violence, and destruction.

    So how do we address these problems? What does Scripture say, and what practical steps can we take today?

    We dig into all of that on this episode. Tune in!

    Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co

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    39 min
  • E284 Social Justice is Neither
    Jan 22 2026

    In this episode, we talk about a recent incident where anti‑ICE protesters actually interrupted a worship service, calling it an act of “social justice.” We break down whether actions like that are really protected as free speech, and we look at how the idea of biblical justice compares with what’s often called social justice today.

    We also dive into the ongoing debate around gender definitions—specifically why some female Supreme Court justices have avoided defining the word woman, and what that means for protecting women’s privacy, safety, and fairness in places like locker rooms and sports.

    Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.co

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    42 min
  • E283 Toxic Empathy Kills
    Jan 15 2026
    The recent tragic death of Renee Good, who was fatally shot during an encounter with ICE agents, has sparked deep questions and emotions across America. As Christians, how should we respond to this complex situation? Was Renee acting as a passionate advocate for justice, or did her actions cross into dangerous territory that undermined lawful authority? Was her stance an expression of biblical compassion, or does this reflect the pitfalls of misguided and toxic empathy? In this episode, we explore these challenging questions and consider what Scripture teaches about justice, authority, and compassion in a polarized world.
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    39 min