Josh McPherson

In the wake of the 2026 elections, where does America go from here—and how should Christians respond? In Part 2 of Pastors Josh, Kyle and Adam processing the midterm election, the conversation turns to political upheaval, cultural decline, the responsibility of the Church, and the rising cost of standing for truth. Is this the judgment of God on America? What are Christians now called to do to be...

The 2026 midterm elections have shaken American politics—but what do the results mean for the Church?  Pastor Josh McPherson joins Pastors Adam James and Kyle McMullen to unpack the election results, the rise of competing religious and political ideologies, and the growing influence of faith in the public square. From James Talarico's use of Scripture to questions about Christian nationalism,...

As Washington State approaches a consequential election, Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Adam James challenge the deceptive messaging behind political advertisements, question the influence of money in politics, and expose what they believe is a growing crisis of leadership and accountability.  But amid the political frustration, something extraordinary happened inside the Washington State Capito...

Is Washington State at a turning point? Pastor Josh McPherson and Adam James unpack the stakes of the 2026 midterm elections, what Adam learned running for political office, and why they believe Christians can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. From parental rights and taxes to judicial and congressional races, they discuss the battles shaping Washington's future and the responsibility...

What should Christians really believe about Israel? Is the Church the fulfillment of Israel? And how should believers respond to the growing political controversy and conspiracies surrounding the Jewish people? In the final installment of their three-part conversation, Pastor Josh McPherson and Tim Barton tackle the biblical, historical, and political questions surrounding Israel. From Romans 11 a...

Should Christians stay out of politics—or does biblical faithfulness require engagement? Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with historian Tim Barton to discuss the stakes of the 2026 midterms, James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas, and why pastors cannot ignore addressing political issues. Christians must think biblically about policy, steward their vote faithfully, and raise up godly men and women...

What did America’s Founders actually believe about religion, government, Islam, and the separation of church and state? Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with historian Tim Barton to examine the Barbary Wars, religious liberty, Jefferson’s “wall of separation,” the Christian ideas behind America’s founding documents, the truth about the “Jefferson Bible,” and Alexander Hamilton’s remarkable professi...

The most important contribution you make to the world may not be what you accomplish—it may be who you raise. In this conversation, Scott Donnell and Pastor Josh McPherson explore what separates families that fade after a generation or two from families that continue growing stronger. They talk about heritage versus inheritance, preparing children for marriage, teaching kids to create value, and d...

Scott Donnell joins Pastor Josh McPherson to unpack his new book Kingdom Habits and the lessons God taught him after surrendering a massively successful business, his social media platform, and his plans. They discuss holy fear, fear of man, the “heresy of hustle,” mammon, radical surrender, stewardship, and why peace comes not from achieving more—but from giving everything back to God. Learn more...

What happens when a culture stops believing in objective truth? Frank Turek joins Pastor Josh McPherson for a wide-ranging conversation about The War on Reality, cultural Marxism, Christianity and politics, the loss of logic in modern education, and how Christians can stand courageously for what is true. Frank also shares personal stories from his final conversations with Charlie Kirk and explains...

Pastor Josh and his wife Sharon share practical lessons they have learned from years of family vacations, road trips, unexpected disasters, and memorable adventures. They explain the difference between a family trip, a restful vacation, and a couples getaway while encouraging parents to set realistic expectations, involve their children in the planning, and embrace the moments that go wrong.  Supp...

Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with his sons, Levi and Gideon, to compare their favorite books and build the ultimate summer reading list. Through war stories, Christian classics, historical adventures, biographies, Westerns, and fantasy, they discuss the books that have shaped their faith, leadership, courage, imagination, and understanding of manhood—all while competing to see who brought the m...

How can parents teach their children to recognize gossip, discern trustworthy influencers, and navigate the confusing voices of the online world? How does a young man prepare for marriage? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with his son Levi to discuss spiritual authority, conservative "Christian" podcasters, rejection in relationships, Paul’s teaching on singleness, gettin...

In this conclusion to the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Josh McPherson teaches from Nehemiah 13 about the danger of spiritual drift and the importance of finishing well. Although Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls and led the people through remarkable reform, compromise quickly returned when constant care and courageous leadership disappeared. The book ends with Nehemiah pleading, “Remember me with fav...

God’s people repeatedly sinned, repented, and promised to do better—but their resolve was never enough. In this sermon from Nehemiah 9, Pastor Josh McPherson explains how Israel’s history reveals both the faithfulness of God and the inability of humanity to save itself. The answer is not to try harder, but to trust completely in Jesus Christ. Support the show Thanks for listening!  Go to www. Stro...

Pastor Josh McPherson teaches from Nehemiah 8 about the power of God’s Word to awaken individuals, reform cultures, and shape nations. When people forget God, they lose the story they are living in and become vulnerable to destructive lies. But when Scripture is publicly proclaimed, clearly explained, and faithfully obeyed, it produces conviction, worship, gratitude, reformation, and the joy of th...

In this message from Nehemiah 6–7, Pastor Josh McPherson preaches on the completion of Jerusalem’s wall and the ongoing call of God’s people to keep building. The Christian life is marked by wins, losses, and onward obedience. Even after great victories, critics remain and enemies intimidate, but the work must continue. Through the story of Nehemiah and reflections on Freedom Con, Pastor Josh call...

Tim Barton, the legendary historian and president of WallBuilders, takes us through a powerful history lesson on America’s founding, the Great Awakenings, and the pastors who helped shape the nation through biblical preaching and courageous discipleship. From John Wise and George Whitefield to the Black-Robed Regiment, this message reminds us that revival becomes awakening when Christians apply th...

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In this sermon from Nehemiah 6, Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how the enemy uses opportunity, criticism, fear, and temptation to pull God’s people off the wall of their calling. Like Nehemiah, Christians must learn to say, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down,” refusing to live for the approval of man and staying focused on obeying Jesus no matter the cost. Register today for Freedom Con...

In Nehemiah 5, we see that the greatest threat to God's people is not opposition from the outside, but sin and division from within. Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how godly leaders confront injustice with both justice and mercy. Churches, families, and nations are strengthened when sin is addressed, justice is pursued, and leaders lead by example. Support the show Thanks for listening!  Go to...

Pastor Josh preaches from Book of Nehemiah chapter 4 on the reality of spiritual opposition and the call to “work hard and make war.” This sermon is a powerful challenge to Christians to stand firm under criticism, fight for their families, rebuild what’s broken, and remain faithful to Jesus even when facing resistance. There needs to be a recovery of the spiritual 'spine' in the Church...

In this episode, Pastor Josh and Sharon McPherson tackle some of the biggest questions Christian families are asking today. From youth sports and parenting priorities to grandparents, family boundaries, and preparing young men and women for marriage, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and biblical insight. How do parents know when it’s time to “get off the train” of endless activiti...

Should Christian parents shelter their kids from the difficult parts of Scripture? Can youth sports become an idol in the home? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon tackle two massive parenting questions: how to teach kids the Bible in an age-appropriate way, and how to keep sports, success, and performance from replacing Christ at the center of the family. Honest stories, pr...

Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with Seth Gruber, the founder of The White Rose Resistance, for one of the most intense conversations yet on Stronger Man Nation. From abortion and the collapse of Western civilization to the role of the Church in resisting cultural evil, this episode dives deep into theology, history, and what it means to stand firm in a collapsing culture. Seth shares the vision b...