The Joe Rooz Show

Join us LIVE as Joe sits down with author Russell Anders for a thought-provoking conversation about storytelling, creativity, cyberpunk fiction, artificial intelligence, and the power stories have to shape culture. Can AI ever replace human imagination? Why do so many modern movies and television shows feel empty despite massive budgets? What separates meaningful storytelling from simple entertain...

Wayne Rankin was back with me for our Wednesday practical prepping segment after a rough health scare, and we opened with a very real conversation about recovery, resilience, and how structure can keep you steady even when life gets chaotic. From there, Wayne and I dug into the bigger picture he’s seeing: rising costs, shrinking affordability, subscription fatigue, housing pressure, and the growin...

In this Bible Study Sunday episode, I took a few minutes to reflect on Father’s Day and the gift of both earthly fathers and our perfect Heavenly Father. I talked about fellowship with the Father through Jesus Christ, the faithfulness that matters more than perfection, and the importance of telling the people we love that we appreciate them while we still can.  From there, we opened the King...

Tonight on The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with author, aerospace reliability engineer, and researcher John Zachary for a fascinating conversation about science, faith, history, and predictive patterns hidden within time itself.   John Zachary’s work explores whether biblical prophecy, astronomy, historical timelines, and systems analysis may reveal measurable structures embedded throughout...

Tonight, I sit down with Jen Brown, founder of Utah Citizens for the Constitution, civic educator, and longtime public policy advocate, to unpack what the Constitution really says, why its limits on federal power are the heart of American liberty, and how everyday citizens can recognize and resist government overreach. We explore the enumerated powers in Article I, Section 8, the Tenth Amendment,...

Tonight, I sit down with Grammy-winning vocalist, pianist, composer, and author Darlene Koldenhoven for an inspiring deep-dive into her five-decade career. We explore her journey from a strict Dutch Calvinist upbringing on Chicago’s South Side to becoming one of L.A.’s top first-call sopranos, featured on over a thousand recordings and iconic projects like Yanni Live at the Acropolis, the Sister A...

In today’s Sunday Bible Study, I walk through Revelation chapter 14 and highlight why this pivotal chapter reads like a headline summary for the latter half of the Tribulation.  We revisit the 144,000 standing with the Lamb on Mount Zion, explore the “everlasting gospel” proclaimed by an angel, and consider the solemn warning against worshiping the beast and receiving his mark. I also trace t...

In this episode, I sit down with broadcaster and Toward Anarchy host Michael Storm for a freewheeling, old‑school, long‑form conversation about freedom, authority, economics, media, and why so many people feel politically homeless. We trace Michael’s roots from early libertarian influences to principled anarchism, dig into how legacy media and FCC controls shape discourse, and explore the promise...

In this Wednesday's with Wayne edition, I welcome back our Practical Prepper, Wayne Rankin, for a no-nonsense conversation on real-world preparedness.  We trade laughs and stories from the Pacific Northwest to Texas, then dig into the essentials: building practical toolboxes for your home and car, organizing tools so you can “grab and go,” creating a support network of reliable neighbors and...

Tonight, I welcome back award-winning author, publisher, and podcast host Tricia Copeland, who also writes contemporary romance under the pen name Maria Jane, for a deep dive into creativity, storytelling, and building a career around imagination. We explore why she separates pen names across genres, how her background in science evolved into prolific fiction writing, and the craft behind believab...

In today’s Sunday Bible Study, we dive into Revelation 13 and explore the rise of the beast and the false prophet, the satanic counterfeit to God’s order. Building on last week’s look at Revelation 12, I walk through the prophetic shift from history to tribulation, unpack the imagery of heads, horns, and crowns, and trace how scripture identifies the Antichrist, his deceptive power, global reach,...

Tonight I’m joined by Finnish-Canadian author, certified book coach, and podcaster A. L. Jensen (aka Liisa Kovola) to explore how reinvention, discipline, and a dash of Nordic comfort can transform both a writing life and a mystery series.  We dig into her pivot from teaching to full-time creativity, why she split her work between pen names, and how book coaching accelerates craft, confidence...

In this Wednesday's with Wayne edition, I’m joined by our resident Practical Prepper, Wayne Rankin, for a lively, wide-ranging conversation on self-reliance, community, and faith. We kick off with updates from Eagle Pass and Wayne’s whirlwind week: a near-disaster averted with a flooded cellar and gas water heater, how smart improvisation (hello, gym showers) fits into practical preparedness, and...

In this Sunday Bible Study, I walk us through Revelation chapter 12, building on last week’s look at the two witnesses and the rise of global rebellion. We identify the key figures—the woman (Israel), the great red dragon (Satan), Michael the archangel, and the man child—and trace how this chapter unveils the spiritual war behind human history and Israel’s prophetic role. We compare scripture with...

Tonight on the Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with documentary filmmaker Andrew Linn to discuss one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern American life: the separation of church and state. Andrew Linn is the director of Church and State: Roger Williams and the Founding of Freedom of Religion, a documentary exploring the origins of religious liberty in America and the forgotten history behind...

In this Memorial Day week episode, I open up about why this holiday is one of my most meaningful, honoring the men and women who paid the ultimate price to secure our freedoms and the everyday heroes who keep our communities safe. I reflect on family stories, the purpose behind the day, and what it means for us as Americans to celebrate with gratitude and remembrance.   Then I welcome back ou...

In today’s Bible Study, we continue our verse-by-verse journey through Revelation 11. Picking up from last week’s discussion on the two witnesses (identified as Moses and Elijah), we explore their martyrdom, the world’s shocking celebration over their deaths, and the fear that grips humanity when God raises them and calls, “Come up hither.”  We unpack the spiritual versus doctrinal applicatio...

 In this episode of the Joe Rooz Show, we welcome back our resident “Doctor Prepper” Wayne Rankin—and for the first time, his wife Rosanna—live from the Asylum for another Wednesday's with Wayne. We dive into practical preparedness you can start today: water storage for small spaces, why a flashlight tops the list, creative uses for blue tarps and contractor bags, and smart food staples like...

In today’s Sunday Bible Study, I pick up our ongoing journey through Revelation, continuing from chapter 10 and into the opening of chapter 11.    Despite battling a rough sore throat, we pressed on to explore the sealed “seven thunders,” what it means that “time shall be no longer,” and why Scripture can be both sweet and bitter—sweet to receive, but challenging when applied.   &nb...

Tonight on The Joe Rooz Show — Wednesday’s With Wayne returns as Joe and Wayne continue their ongoing conversation about preparedness, self-reliance, rising food costs, and practical survival skills for everyday Americans. As inflation continues driving up the cost of groceries, gas, utilities, and household essentials, Wayne breaks down realistic and rational ways families can become more prepare...

In this Sunday Bible Study, I broadcast live from the Asylum and guide you into Revelation chapter 10—one of the book’s most mysterious and pivotal moments. We examine the mighty angel, the little open book, and the seven thunders, and consider why this passage likely marks the mid-tribulation pivot, opening the time of Jacob’s trouble. I walk through how Revelation 10 and the first half of 11 ope...

In this episode, I sit down with Cassian Bellino, host of Biblically Speaking, a platform dedicated to making Scripture understandable for everyday people. We explore her journey from a tech and sustainability background to facilitating conversations with leading scholars, and why so many Christians feel confused by the Bible—not because it’s impossible to grasp, but because it’s rarely taught wit...

 In this episode, I welcome retired IT veteran and author Tilmer Wright Jr. for a wide-ranging, no-fluff conversation on leadership, AI, and common sense. We dig into why middle management so often turns good people into “miserable tyrants,” the sacred duty leaders owe both their teams and their bosses, and the hard lessons Tilmer learned over four decades managing software developers. Then w...

Tonight, I sit down with California gubernatorial candidate Thunder Parley—an engineer-turned-entrepreneur who’s running as an unapologetic problem solver. We dive into California’s affordability crisis, utility rate hikes, homelessness and addiction policy, education accountability, and public safety. Thunder breaks down why he believes Sacramento’s lack of transparency fuels bad outcomes, and ou...

In today’s Sunday Bible Study, I walk us through Revelation 9—one of the most sobering and terrifying chapters in Scripture. We examine the opening of the bottomless pit, the release of tormenting locust-like beings, and the staggering reality that even under severe judgment a hardened world still refuses to repent. I unpack the text verse by verse, consider the imagery of the “bottomless pit,” th...