God is the Issue Podcast

There is another revival coming to America — a full-blown Great Awakening. It will be characterized by a massive movement of Love. But it’s conditional. In this powerful episode of the God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright shares his dad’s (Bill Bright) profound encounters with God during a 40-day fast and reveals God’s ONE non-negotiable for the coming revival. Brad explains:- how you will know w...

In this powerful episode of the God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright tackles one of the more divisive topics in our culture: White Privilege. As a follower of Jesus and a white man, Brad examines the origins of the term and its troubling history and core assumption. Brad shows that Privilege is real — but not just White Privilege— and that it can never be eliminated—only transferred. The conversa...

In this powerful episode of the God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright shares personal stories of blowing it on Valentine’s Day, throwing a temper tantrum with God in Phoenix, and life-changing moments that shaped who he has become today. He explains:- Why God commands us to remember.- The importance of holidays like Memorial Day, Passover and Easter.- Why what we celebrate determines who we become...

Does God care about your vote? Brad Bright reveals why your view of God is the #1 predictor of how you vote — and how it impacts revival, religious freedom, and the spread of the Gospel in America. If you want to vote according to God’s will instead of self-interest, this episode will challenge and equip you. In this powerful episode, discover: How changing how people see God can change election o...

For years, one question has haunted me. We’ve faithfully preached the gospel for decades and millions have come to Christ—so why has American culture gotten worse, not better? After testing all my prior assumptions, I found them wanting. But out of that intense examination the answer I was looking for finally emerged. In this episode, I share my surprising, tearful conclusion. It’s not a lack of e...

In this God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright exposes the most dangerous threat to America—leaders who have a “bent” view of God. The Texas Senate candidate and self-identified Christian seminarian, James Talacarico, appeared on the Joe Rogan podcast claiming: - God is nonbinary, - God asked the Virgin Mary’s “consent” as a justification for abortion, - God must be okay with homosexual behavior be...

Brad Bright needed to take this week off. So, in this episode Kathy Bright shares a powerful story about the time she challenged Bill Bright to support his statement: "We can trace all our human problems to our view of God."Then she shares a challenge Brad has for you! He calls it the God is the Issue in Every Issue Challenge. Share a problem you've faced (in the Comments section or...

Tired of being bombarded with guilt-inducing soundbites disguised as compassion—like "no human is illegal," "love is love," or accusations of white privilege, racism or fascism? Megyn Kelly calls it "toxic" empathy. I call it SELECTIVE compassion or GUILT-TRIP compassion. It is MANIPULATION that appeals to emotion over logic. It cunningly redefines your values, and th...

Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a realtime update on where things stand with my cancer. There's a new tumor we're zapping with radiation this week. The last 18 months I’ve been off all the drugs because they created debilitating brain fog. Now my doctors are recommending a modified drug to temporarily halt the cancer. They think it will create substantially less brain fog. I'll g...

In this eye-opening episode of the  God Is the Issue Podcast , Brad Bright exposes how the original  Seven Mountains Mandate —a vision given to his father Bill Bright and Loren Cunningham—has been hijacked and distorted into a dangerous pursuit of political power. Bill Bright focused on proclamation not power. Proclaiming the Gospel to cultural gatekeepers as ambassadors of Christ. Accelerating th...

Is Don Lemon a Christian? Wroooong Question. In this episode of the God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright exposes the common trap most Christians fall into when responding to "I'm a Christian" claims—from pro-choice “Christians" to pew sitters to those who deny the deity of Christ. Discover how to shrewdly respond to people who assert “I’m a Christian,” but whose lifestyle or be...

After the shocking Cities Church disruption organized by paid agitators (Nekima Levy Armstrong & others), discover how your church can respond wisely: handling reporters, protecting kids, recording critical elements, and co-opting the news cycle. Practical steps + biblical wisdom.

Has God called you to something… only for it to fail completely? Bill Bright failed TWICE at UCLA in the spring of 1951—zero salvation decisions. But after saturating the third attempt with 24/7 prayer, over half the attendees at the first event received Christ. In a matter of weeks, it exploded onto the UCLA campus. The fall of 1951 launched Campus Crusade for Christ on a breath-taking trajectory...

In this powerful episode of the God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright shares a never-before-told story from his father, Bill Bright (founder of Campus Crusade for Christ), revealing the two life-changing choices that helped him resist intense temptation and finish strong for decades. After discussing the heartbreaking recent confession of Christian author Phillip Yancey’s 8-year affair, Brad asks...

The 2025 Grinch Award goes to someone who actually out-Grinched the Grinch!  In this episode of the God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright reveals the two finalists for the 2025 Grinch Award.  The winner not only out-Grinched the Grinch, but he also did something even King Herod failed to do.  Don’t miss this illuminating episode and why it matters to your Christmas celebration.

Recently, Virginians elected  Jay Jones  as their new Attorney General—despite his texts wishing for a violent death for his political opponent—and his children. Jay Jones apologized, but do you know what three words NEVER said?  They tell you how Jay Jones (and those who voted for him) view God.  The real issue isn’t political—it’s  spiritual .  In this episode of the  God Is the Issue Podcast ,...

We’re seeing an explosion of youth violence in America — but it didn’t happen overnight. In this episode, Brad Bright explains how a 60-year cultural shift has reshaped morality, education, and the next generation. Using a simple question — “Would you give a blind man your car keys?” — he exposes how our schools and culture have sidelined God and replaced truth with “My Truth.” 👉 Learn how you ca...

Is it ever okay to  publicly criticize another Christian ? Some say it’s always a sin because it harms the  unity of the Body of Christ . But that would mean the Apostle Paul was wrong when he  publicly   rebuked Peter . In this episode of the  God is the Issue Podcast , Brad Bright explores: Why we should  attack ideas, not people How to balance  truth and unity  in the church Why  public debate...

Where do our human rights really come from—God or government? Brad Bright exposes the dangerous logic behind Senator Tim Kaine’s recent statement that our rights come from government, not the Creator. Using history, the Founding Fathers’ intent, and practical examples, Brad reveals why rights that originate with politicians are not true rights at all. 👉 In this episode of the God Is the Issue Pod...

Charlie Kirk is gone. What comes next?  Brad Bright, for the first time, publicly reveals an event that occurred over 40 years ago that contributed to much of the political violence today. Then, looking at history, he makes a prediction about the long-term consequences of Charlie’s murder.  The next phase of the culture war has begun. But the real war is not about ideology, political parties or ra...

Words matter. YOUR words matter. From political rhetoric to everyday profanity, our words reveal more about our hearts than we often realize. Even secular think tanks like Third Way understand the power of language to influence. If words matter that much in politics, how much more do they matter in our walk with Jesus? In this episode of the God is the Issue Podcast , Brad Bright asks a hard quest...

Another tragic school shooting has rocked our nation—this time at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. 2 children dead. 14 injured. Families shattered forever. But the real question is: what is the root cause of gun violence? Is it really about guns, or is it something much deeper—something in the human heart? In this episode of the God is the Issue Podcast , Brad Bright uncovers: Why politicians pus...

In our hate-driven culture, the enemies of God seem to take delight in offending Christians.  Unfortunately, followers of Jesus often take the bait.  We react in anger. We hate the sin, but we often fail to love the sinner.  Why is that?  In today’s podcast, Brad Bright exposes the lie many Christians believe regarding how to love our enemies and those who offend us.  There is only one way to do i...

Is the church in America truly ready for God to send revival? Brad Bright believes the  seeker-focused  church movement—though well-intentioned—has weakened the church. By sanitizing God’s truth in the name of love, many churches have made God “safe” instead of sacred. In this episode of the  God is the Issue Podcast , Brad unpacks: ✅ The dangers of seeker-focused church culture ✅ Why minimizing...

What is one of Satan’s MOST effective lies? It’s the one that paralyzes many believers, whispering that they can’t make a difference in our broken culture. In this episode of the  God Is the Issue Podcast , Brad Bright shares powerful, real-life stories of ordinary people whose small acts of faith transformed lives—and in some cases, history.   You’ll learn: Why God calls you to be FAITHFUL, not “...