Just Common Sense

Your convictions might one day cost you — but how you respond will preach louder than any sermon. In this episode, Just Common Sense host Dr. Johnny Hunter talks with Troy Newman , long‑time pro‑life activist and president of Operation Rescue , about what it means to stand firm for truth when culture pushes back hard. Arrested across multiple nations for peacefully defending unborn lives, Troy sha...

In this week’s Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter, joined by his wife Pat, challenges listeners to stay alert, strong, and grounded in God’s Word. From First Peter 1:13‑16, they discuss why believers must pursue holiness, reject ignorance, and walk with integrity in a culture that calls evil good and good evil. Dr. Hunter also unpacks current headlines—from rising flu cases and questionable medi...

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Dr. Hunter shows how a government decree and ancient prophecies converged to place Jesus in Bethlehem—proving that even “top-down” headlines can serve God’s plan. “Worldly plots play into God’s plan.” In this Christmas episode, Dr. Johnny Hunter revisits the original headline—Caesar Augustus’ census (Luke 2:1)—and traces how it moved Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, fulfilling centuries-old prophecy...

Dr. Johnny Hunter surveys the week’s headlines—then shows how God still weaves human plots into His perfect plan, especially at Christmas. In this edition of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter walks through a stack of headlines—from federal investigations and congressional subpoenas to world violence and culture-war controversies—and asks a bigger question: Where is God in all of this? Drawing f...

Practical, faith-anchored ways to keep joy intact when the headlines are heavy and home life is complicated. The holidays can be loud—news cycles, bills, family schedules—and joy can feel like it’s on backorder. Today we’re getting practical. Not theory, not platitudes—habits you can choose this week that strengthen joy even when headlines are heavy and home is messy. We’ll reframe what biblical j...

Today’s “Just Common Sense” digs into the collision of technology, truth, and human dignity. Dr. Matthew Eppinette joins us to unpack why modern ethics swapped external standards for internal feelings, how AI chatbots (and “grief bots”) can stunt real relationships and healthy grieving, and why quantum-speed computing comes with massive power demands you don’t see on your screen. We also wade into...

On this Thanksgiving edition, Dr. Johnny Hunter welcomes Pastor Arthur “AJ” Johnson (Birmingham, AL) for a heartfelt conversation on giving thanks in everything. After a quick sweep of national headlines, Pastor AJ shares his pro-life journey (including an arrest while peacefully praying at a clinic and a night in the same Birmingham jail cell once used for Dr. King), the miracle of his family aft...

Dr. Johnny Hunter welcomes Pastor Rusty Thomas for a candid conversation on constitutional liberty, media narratives, and the church’s response to cultural threats. After quick headlines (Turning Point USA, court fights over redistricting), the episode dives into lessons from Ruby Ridge and Waco/Branch Davidians, contrasting the media’s story with on-the-ground accounts. The second half examines r...

“After Roe v. Wade fell, the abortion industry didn’t die. It just moved to the mailbox and the internet.” On this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter and his wife Pat welcome Rev. Robert Solomon, Vice President of the National Black Pro-Life Union, for a frank conversation about the state of the pro-life movement after Roe v. Wade. They trace the shift from brick-and-mortar abortion c...

In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter starts with headlines—from the legacy of Charlie Kirk and the latest shutdown blame game, to electric vehicles and police Cybertrucks—then moves into a deeper question: who should really be caring for the poor? Walking through Matthew 25, he points out what Jesus did and did not say about feeding “the least of these,” arguing that charity is...

Guest host Pastor Dale Paschal talks with Pastor Greg Williams (Cliffdale at the Lake Community Church) about the Fayetteville Renewal Project—a citywide, volunteer-only initiative built on three pillars: Charity, Unity, and Outreach. The plan: unite Bible-believing churches, pool people and resources, knock on doors, assess needs, fix what’s broken, connect families to services, and serve with ze...

Today’s “Just Common Sense” scans the headlines—shutdown politics, “No Kings” protests, global unrest—and asks a deeper question: is chaos our biggest problem, or is sin? Evangelist Marjorie Williams joins us to make the case that only Jesus cures the heart behind the headlines, calling listeners to repent, return to the Word, and re-engage the local church. We contrast a “No Kings” culture with M...

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In this episode of Just Common Sense , we contrast “What would Jesus do?” with “What did Jesus do?” and apply Scripture (2 Timothy 3; Exodus 7) to today’s headlines. Pastor Caesar LeFlore joins the conversation from Chicago with a ground-level look at violence, “ICE-free zone” claims, and the clash between political power and public safety. We talk discernment, faithful church engagement, and the...

Today’s conversation cuts through noisy headlines and asks what’s really driving the rise in public violence—and how believers should live wisely in the middle of it. Our guest, Troy Williams —legal analyst, criminal defense investigator, former narcotics officer, and pastor—joins us to discuss: The engraved-bullet pattern showing up in recent shootings The Charlotte light-rail stabbing and the da...

When culture fractures, common sense and Christlike love become countercultural courage. Dr. Johnny Hunter explores why unity is a gospel issue, how forgiveness disarms hatred, and where biblical wisdom meets real headlines. From practical safety (don’t shelter under trees during storms) to political noise and public grief, this conversation anchors us in Scripture and reminds us: Jesus Christ sav...

This episode of Just Common Sense confronts one of the hardest calls in the Christian life: forgiveness after unthinkable violence. Dr. Johnny Hunter walks through the moment Erica Kirk publicly forgave her husband’s assassin and explains why forgiveness isn’t weakness—it’s spiritual courage that disarms hate and invites healing. You’ll hear how biblical wisdom (Proverbs, Psalm 133, Philippians 2;...

Pastor Dale Paschall anchors today's episode featuring Lori Hoye of the Issues4Life Foundation and Ta'Heya Foster of (Life Education and Resource Network LEARN). They discuss pro-life issues, and California Bill AB 495, dubbed by many as a "child predator's dream". If this helped you: Subscribe and share with a friend who needs hope today. To connect and learn more, visit learninc.org Listen to  J...

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In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter welcomes Pastor Ceasar LeFlore (Spirit of Liberty Church of God, Markham, IL) for a frank, faith-first look at Chicago—where media narratives, sanctuary policies, and street-level realities often collide. Together they explore how 2 Timothy 3 and Exodus 7 speak to our moment, why church fellowship matters more than ever, and how believers can...

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First and foremost, Dinah Monahan’s life can be defined by Pro-Life . Her mother created the Precious Feet , the lapel pin that is the size and shape of a pre-born babies feet at ten weeks. Dinah has been speaking out against abortion for nearly fifty years, working with women - pregnant women, wounded and abused women and Christian women struggling with the pain of abortion and abuse. Between pre...

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