The Joe Rooz Show

Broadcasting live from the Asylum, I kicked off the show with a quick update: our first-hour guest was a no-show, so longtime friend of the show Wayne “Mister W” Rankin jumped in early for a wide-ranging, unfiltered conversation.  We covered Wayne’s life on his Washington State mountain homestead—yes, including his very real chicken-plucking rig, year‑round egg production, bartering for elk,...

In this episode, I sit down with Noah May—journalism graduate, multi-show creator, and host of Lethal Venom—to dive into the messy, honest realities of mental health, storytelling, and building a voice when the world would rather you keep quiet. Noah opens up about battling depression and anxiety since age 13, the turning point that led to his diagnosis, and how music, therapy, and an unwavering m...

Tonight I sat down with Deacon Dr. Kevin Cummings, a retired dentist turned Catholic deacon whose second act is anything but quiet. After four decades in dentistry and ordination in 2011, Kevin helped found Deacons of Hope and Saint Mary’s Home for Mothers—an 18‑bed residence in Missouri serving homeless pregnant women. We talked candidly about turning convictions into concrete action, why so many...

In today’s Sunday Bible Study, I walk you through Revelation chapter 4, wrapping up our multi-week dive into this pivotal section of Scripture. We revisit last week’s intensive focus on Revelation 4:1 and then explore what John saw when he was caught up: the throne of God, the jasper, sardine, and emerald imagery, the rainbow encircling the throne, and the sea of glass like unto crystal. We connec...

In tonight’s episode, I sit down with songwriter and music catalog creator Jonathan Steele—an Air Force veteran who’s written more than 100 compositions and released over 90 tracks across rock, pop, country, inspirational, and Christian genres. We dig into the craft behind building a long-term songwriting catalog: how ideas spark, when lyrics lead versus when rhythm drives, working with profession...

Tonight I’m joined by Dr. Trevor Harrison, a retired sociology professor and leading researcher on populism, nationalism, and political movements. We dig into why trust in institutions is eroding across the Western world, what “the people” and “the elites” really mean, how immigration and identity get pulled into populist narratives, and why party incentives and career politicians amplify polariza...

Tonight, I sat down with Eric Fisher—trauma therapist, addiction recovery counselor, black belt martial artist, and author of Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt. We dug into what it means to feel “buried alive” by trauma, addiction, regret, and overwhelm, and how recovery isn’t magic—it’s a disciplined practice much like martial arts. Eric explained EMDR and ART in clear, acces...

Today on the Sunday Bible Study edition of The Joe Rooz Show , we step into one of the most important turning points in the entire Book of Revelation — Revelation Chapter 4 . After delivering messages to the seven churches, John suddenly sees a door opened in heaven and hears a voice like a trumpet saying, “Come up hither.” Many Bible scholars view this moment as a powerful picture of the Rapture...

In this episode, I sit down with author, podcast host, and foster/adoptive mom Kim Patton for a candid conversation about infertility, open adoption, and the realities of foster care. Kim shares how years of waiting and hard conversations in marriage reshaped her faith and family, the beauty and challenges of open adoption, and what it’s like to foster teen girls working through profound trauma. W...

Tonight I sat down with Dr. Mark Defant, a geologist and geochemist whose work on volcanoes and continental crust formation led him into a broader public conversation about science, ideology, gender, and how culture can distort evidence. We covered his fieldwork from Kamchatka to Central America, why adakites matter to understanding early continental crust, and the pitfalls of centrally planned sy...

Tonight we sit down with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh — Canadian National Champion kickboxer, Pan-American Games silver medalist, cancer survivor, author, and outspoken mental health advocate. From living with depression since the age of 14 to receiving an adult diagnosis of Autism and CPTSD in her 30s, Randi-Lee’s journey is one of grit, clarity, and refusing to quit. She worked more than six years in fro...

In today’s Bible Study Sunday, I walk us through Revelation chapters 2 and 3 with a clear roadmap for avoiding the theological knots these chapters can create. We revisit the threefold lens for every passage—historical, inspirational, doctrinal—and show how the seven letters were written to real churches in Asia Minor, offer timeless commendations and warnings for us today, and doctrinally point f...

Tonight I sat down with author and speaker Sam Tschritter for a raw, honest conversation about grief, healing, and hope. We explored how loss reshapes identity, why there’s no cookie‑cutter timeline for grieving, and the power of giving ourselves and others grace. Sam shared the winding path behind Love Unedited, her early work supporting miscarriage and infant‑loss parents, and her profoundly dif...

Tonight, I sat down with veteran trial attorney, former prosecutor, and law professor James Porfido to pull back the curtain on the American criminal justice system. With over 35 years in courtrooms—on both sides of the aisle—James shared how justice can tilt toward the state, why the move from prosecutor to defense changed how judges treated him, and how resources and delay tactics can pressure d...

In this episode, I sit down with Paul Granger—full-time volunteer ministry leader, host of the “Where Did You See God?” podcast, and a man committed to living as an ambassador for Christ—to tackle identity, purpose, faith, and what success really means. We unpack how easily we tie our worth to titles and paychecks, and why true purpose holds firm when the externals fall apart. Paul shares powerful...

Tonight I sit down with award-winning novelist Gerald Everett Jones for a wide-ranging conversation on history, storytelling, and the hidden forces that shape our world. We dive into his new novel, Jonathan’s Journal, which springs from a real 1919 soldier’s diary and unravels a lesser-known front of World War I across Mesopotamia, Palestine, and India. Gerald walks us through the “Eastern Questio...

In this Sunday Bible Study edition of The Joe Rooz Show,  we begin our journey through Revelation Chapter 1—the moment when Jesus Christ is revealed in His full authority, power, and prophetic role. This is not the humble servant seen in the Gospels. This is Christ revealed as the eternal Alpha and Omega—the One who was, who is, and who is to come. In this foundational chapter, we explore: •...

Tonight I sat down with Ruben J. Camarillo—U.S. Army veteran, small business owner, and host of the Now You Know Eagle Pass podcast—who’s now running for Maverick County Judge. We dug into leadership, accountability, and what transparency should actually look like in county government. Ruben talked about how Army values shaped his approach to responsibility, why he believes Maverick County needs t...

In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and operator Paul Shrater for a fast-paced, wide-ranging conversation about turning ideas into real businesses. We cover his early days in e-commerce when customers still feared entering a credit card online, why he built not just a store but an entire infrastructure spanning contract packaging, fulfillment, and distribution, and how that positioned hi...

Tonight I sat down with author and coach Rich Lewis to explore centering prayer—the simple, countercultural practice of sitting in silence with God. We dug into what centering prayer is, how it differs from other silent prayer methods, and why men especially tend to run from silence even though it can be the key to clarity, discipline, and discovering your true self. Rich shared the practical “how...

Tonight I’m joined by USA TODAY bestselling author Ann Charles for a lively, no‑BS conversation about building a career in mystery fiction that blends suspense, laugh‑out‑loud humor, and a dash of paranormal mayhem. We dig into how Ann found her voice after early false starts in romance, why she chose to go indie when a Big Five deal fell through, and how ebooks and timing helped her break out—rig...

In this Sunday Bible Study episode, I kick off a new series on the Book of Revelation—building on our recently completed 18‑week dispensations study. I lay the groundwork with key terms and positions we’ll use throughout, including Babylon, dispensationalism, premillennialism, and pre‑tribulationism, and why a literal reading of Revelation matters. We explore common objections to Revelation, the s...

In this crypto edition of the show I welcome back our resident “crypto psychic” Marisa Lee for a fast-moving live conversation that ranges from market dips to Valentine’s quips. We recap her recent appearance, talk live-show bloopers, and dive into why she’s still bullish on Algorand despite the downturn, her latest dream-driven insights on XRP adoption, and how regulatory clarity from the CFTC’s...

Tonight I sat down with Pat Daily—engineer, Air Force test pilot, NASA alum, entrepreneur, and author of the Spark Chronicles—to dive into near‑future sci‑fi, augmented reality, AI optimism, and the high‑risk thrills of test flying. Pat shared how a simple walk playing Pokémon GO sparked the idea for an AR-driven theme park powered by advanced solar tech, which became the backbone of his award-win...

In tonight’s live broadcast from Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, I sat down with “Mr. W,” a veteran high-mountain hunter and former Forest Service firefighter with over 45 years of backcountry experience, to recount a chilling nighttime encounter he believes involved Sasquatch in the Pacific Northwest. We walked through his precise timeline: the abrupt silence of the forest, a rancid odor on the air...