Ron Johnson Discipleship Podcast

Corruption is a cancer to any healthy society. It not only destroys a nation's economy, but it also destroys a people's soul. Empirical data shows that countries most influenced by the Bible are the least corrupt. Why is this true? And is there any hope for America as the headlines reveal a nation steeped in corruption, sexual perversion and a host of other social maladies? We discuss the parallel...

In our American culture it is fashionable to pit religion and science as mortal enemies. You can have faith or reason but you can't have both, or so we are told. But this scenario could not be farther from the actual truth. Science did not emerge in a vacuum. There must be faith in the possibility of science. Science grew in the rich soil of a biblical worldview. Scientific investigation depends u...

In this episode I am joined by Seth Gruber. Seth is the CEO and Founder of the White Rose Resistance, and host of the popular podcast "Unaborted." A nationally known human rights activist and sought after speaker, Seth is fighting for a world where every person has the right to be born.  Notes from Seth Gruber's keynote: click here Find out more at https://ron-johnson-discipleship-podca.pinecast.c...

Americans enjoy approximately 6000 different choices in the area of higher education. Globally there are over 25,000 colleges and universities. Education is something open to all and encouraged by all. So how did we reach this place? If you roll back the clock several centuries, you find a completely different landscape. There was a time when global illiteracy was the norm and education was reserv...

The ideas and language of the Bible have radically shaped western civilization. This is why a knowledge of the Scriptures is absolutely essential to understand both English literature and the ideas that have shaped American culture. So why is this the case? What makes the Bible so unique when compared to the writings of other cultures and historical periods? The Bible's impact on literature made i...

Why is it that for many Americans the word "nationalism" has become a word of derision? What's wrong with having a love for one's country? In today's podcast we'll discuss the biblical origins of the concept of nation-states and the value of biblical nationalism. Nations are actually the invention of a sovereign God and serve as a vital barrier to global totalitarianism. The Bible, translated into...

The Bible is the best-selling book of all time. Most Americans own a copy or two. But did you know the Bible we enjoy today is covered in the blood and sacrifice of many reformers who were willing to die for the Truth it proclaims? Why would kings and popes execute anyone who attempted to translate the Bible into the language of the people? Why would men like Wycliffe, Tyndale, Luther and Calvin s...

Heroes. We all have them. But what determines the heroes of a given culture? In short, what is deemed heroic is based upon what a culture values. Prior to the life of Jesus, heroes were people who had the power to conquer and dominate others. Men like Alexander the Great and Augustus Caesar come to mind. However, the cross of Christ changed everything. Jesus replaced brutality with love, and pride...

Why did the West begin using our minds to do what most cultures do with their muscles?umanizing technology came from biblical theology. It's the f  In ther words, why can you still see women in certain parts of the world hauling water on their heads? As we discuss today, h ruit of a biblical worldview. Only a society with a theological climate that values human dignity begins using technology as a...

I am joined today by Ivan Tait, the CEO of What Matters Ministries and Missions, a ministry committed to serving widows, orphans and the poor. Ivan's ministry is marked by powerful demonstrations of the Holy Spirit's presence. Today we talk about the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the need for the Church to move out of the natural and into the supernatural.  Find out more at https://ron-johnson-d...

I am joined today by Ryan McCann, Executive Director of the Indiana Family Institute. Ryan and IFI work tirelessly to create an environment in Indiana where families can thrive. We talk today about the importance of God honoring public policy. Ryan addresses critical pieces of legislation currently moving through our state legislature. Finally, we discuss the Lordship of Jesus over all of creation...

The scientific, technological, military, and economic success of the West came from the fact that it became a thinking civilization. Where did this confidence in reason, thought, logic, and the mind come from? For Christians, the ultimate reality behind the universe was the rational Word (logos) of a personal God. Rationality is part of the nature of God. When you reject the belief in a rational C...

While contemporary secularists posit our modern understanding of human rights with the ancient Greeks, we refute this myth while demonstrating that a high view of human value and dignity actually finds its roots in the Bible. How did our Christian conception of human beings become so radically different from the rest of the world? Since ideas have consequences, how does one's view of humanity impa...

Ideas are the infrastructure of ultimate reality. It follows that ideas have consequences. Our notions of what is good, true and beautiful literally contain the power to shape nations. In the opening the Apostle John's gospel, he elegantly outlines what I call the building blocks of reality. These are five key principles or propositions that serve as intellectual steel girders forming the support...

On today's podcast we celebrate the exciting move of the Holy Spirit taking place primarily on Christian University campuses. We talk about the importance of both heart and head, fire and light, Word and Spirit. Spiritual awakenings in the heart must be married to biblical revelation and a distinctly Christian view of the world for lasting transformation for occur. Our thoughts are the architects...

Cultures cannot survive without a unifying, shared comprehensive worldview. In America, the Bible has been the foundation of our common culture. American ideals such as freedom, justice and truth found their intellectual moorings in the Scriptures. These foundations are currently under assault, especially in our institutions of public education where academic liberty is replaced by woke political...

Having a dream is only the first step. The next step is to own it.  But we’re not finished yet. You can have a dream, own the dream and still fall flat on your face. How? It's called FOG. If our dreams are foggy, we become paralyzed by indecision and stress. We often feel out of control. We must get rid of the fog. We must bring clarity to our vision. Today we tell you how! Find out more at https:...

One of the greatest joys we share with God is our ability to dream. Unfortunately, many of us have stopped dreaming. We find ourselves trapped in an endless cycle of simply going through the motions of life. For the dreamless, life becomes a joyless ritual. But when God places a dream in a person’s heart everything changes. The dream energizes your life. You prepare. You plan. You make sacrifices....

Godly resolves mixed with faith are good and serve to grow us and to expand Christ's kingdom. Unfortunately, we can't move forward if we simply believe we are destined to fail. We become on the outside what we believe on the inside. If we are cynical about our success we'll run around popping our balloons before someone else does. Many experience a form of self-sabotage simply because they believe...

We've all played the New Year's resolution game, and if you're like most people, the results have been less than spectacular! So the general conclusion for many is to just skip the whole process. After all,it's doomed for failure! The problem is that God has placed a desire in our hearts to make a lasting impact with our lives. We want to live lives that matter. Maybe our focus is wrong. We are of...

Today I am joined by Jim Anderson, author of the powerful book, "Unmasked: Exposing the Cultural Sexual Assault." We discuss the devastating effects of the sexual revolution on today's culture. We then discuss God’s gift of sexuality, how to understand the heart of a woman, a true picture of biblical masculinity, a father’s role in protecting his daughters and training his sons, and the church's m...

One of the blessings of persecution is that it reveals what we truly believe. Admirers of Christ love to be associated with Him, but when trouble comes, they either turn on Him or distance themselves. admirers never make true sacrifices for the gospel. They love to play it safe. True followers, on the other hand, recognize the cost of discipleship and are willing to pay the price. Find out more at...

Christmas is only days away and that means last minute gifts are being purchased, wrapped and placed under the tree! One gift that will not be exchanged is the gift called "suffering." In fact, for Christians in the West, suffering is to be avoided at all costs. We have much to learn from our brothers and sisters in the persecuted Church. They have had to embrace this despised gift and, as a resul...

In times of government tyranny and oppression, connecting with others who share your beliefs is a critical tool for resistance. Community creates a space where freedom is preserved. And freedom promotes a sense of corporate courage where people are able to face their fears and courageously fight against evil. In light of the growing government overreach we are seeing in America today (remember the...

As the scope of government grows, so does the attack on both religion and family life. Why? Because the faith and family are God-ordained checks to the government abuse of power. Both remind politicians that they are not all-powerful. Someone, namely God Almighty, has greater authority than the State. Today we learn from the faith of those who have endured the suffering and abuse of totalitarian g...