The Joe Rooz Show

In this episode, I chat with Shanti Hershenson, a young adult author who began publishing in sixth grade and now has 22 books under her belt. We dig into her disciplined daily writing habit of 1,000 words, how she balances school, social life, and a burgeoning career, and why she self-publishes while running her own marketing across platforms—especially TikTok—to reach teen readers directly. Shant...

In this Sunday Bible Study, we explore The Church Age (Dispensational Truth – Part 14) and uncover what makes this era unique in God’s redemptive plan. Why did Israel lose the offered kingdom? What does it mean to be born again ? Why is salvation by grace through faith central to the New Testament—and how does it differ from every previous dispensation? You’ll learn about the mystery of the Body o...

In tonight’s live show from the Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, I sat down with Guy Morris—retired Fortune 500 tech and energy leader turned award‑winning thriller author and AI commentator. We dug into his fascinating career arc from IBM and Microsoft to songwriting for Disney, Coast Guard captain adventures, and the research journeys that power his novels. Guy shared the true story that inspired h...

Tonight on the Joe Rooz Show, I welcomed Ian Reilly—our tongue‑in‑cheek “man from the future”—an Australian engineer turned entrepreneur and author whose life has spanned sheep-farm ingenuity, teaching in Samoa, weathering two cyclones, and building then exiting a pioneering ag-tech startup. We dug into how growing up resourceful shaped his problem-solving, why uncertainty is a crucible for courag...

In this lively two-guest episode, I kick things off with a personal weekend misadventure—let’s just say a ceiling fan, a ladder, and zero sleep don’t mix—before we dive into a candid, eye-opening conversation with Canadian YA author and longtime teacher Tara Hodgson. We unpack the pressures teens face in a tech-obsessed world: Snap Map risks, cyberbullying that never sleeps, mental health struggle...

In this episode of our Dispensational Truth series, we explore one of the most misunderstood subjects in Christianity: the difference between the Kingdom of Heaven and the Kingdom of God —and why failing to distinguish them creates massive doctrinal confusion. We examine how Jesus and John the Baptist preached the gospel of the kingdom , calling Israel to national repentance so they could receive...

Tonight I sit down with Michael Mandaville —writer, filmmaker, producer, and entrepreneur—for a deep dive into storytelling across film, novels, and independent media. Michael holds a Master’s degree from USC’s prestigious Professional Writing Program and has worked as a Producer, Line Producer (PGA), and Unit Production Manager (DGA) on major projects including the Taken series (produced by Luc B...

In this live episode from the Asylum in Eagle Pass, I sit down with multi-genre author and podcaster Tricia Copeland to explore the magic behind storytelling, the craft of building believable worlds, and the courage it takes to bring characters to life. We talk about her path from scientist to novelist, how a personal struggle inspired her first fiction series, and why her creativity spans fantasy...

Broadcasting live from Eagle Pass, Texas, I sat down with retired Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel and first-time author Ken Webb to unpack his psychological thriller, Trapped in Deception, and the very real life experiences that inspired it. We explored his journey from decades in uniform and a corporate career to starting over in Peru at 56, the sting of personal betrayal that seeded his antagoni...

Tonight’s two-hour live show brings you two powerful stories and perspectives. from the Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, Texas. In hour one, I sat down with Jack Straw—former police captain turned federal inmate who rebuilt his life as a brewer and creator of the YouTube channel “Fed Joints to Beer Joints.” Jack opened up about the realities of life on both sides of the justice system: why discretion...

In this Sunday Bible Study, I broadcast live from the Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass and continue our series on the Dispensations—now 12 weeks in. After a quick update on some pesky tech gremlins, we dive into the close of the legal dispensation and move into the forerunner of the King: John the Baptist. I trace Israel’s history from the divided kingdom and captivities through the restoration prophe...

In this New Year’s crypto edition, I welcome back our resident “crypto psychic” Marisa Lee for a fast-moving conversation that blends market insights with real‑world developments. We dig into Solana’s momentum, why Chainlink and PYTH could pop on government data integrations, and how stablecoin adoption by banks in 2026 may boost blockchain fees and valuations—especially for networks like Algorand...

In our final live show of 2025, I battled a few tech gremlins and kicked things off streaming exclusively on Rumble before welcoming economist and author Dr. Doug Cardell to the studio. We dug into what socialism actually is (government ownership of the means of production), why terms like “democratic socialism” are misused, and how socialism’s central planning clashes with the chaotic nature of r...

In this Sunday Bible Study edition, I invite you into a sweeping survey of the Old Testament prophets—from Elijah and Elisha to Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Jonah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi—and how their hard-edged messages of repentance, holiness, and separation apply to our times. We trace Israel’s decline, captivities under Assyria and Babylon, the 70-year judgment foretold by...

In this episode, I sit down with certified clinical hypnotherapist and medical hypnosis specialist Craig Meriwether of Sacred Mystery Hypnotherapy to explore the science and spirituality behind hypnotherapy, past-life regression, natal (in‑utero) regression, and life-between-lives work. We unpack how hypnosis actually functions as a natural shift in brainwave states—not mind control—and why healin...

In this Bible Study Sunday edition, I walk through Israel’s transition from judges to kings and the danger of comparing ourselves to the world. We revisit Saul—the people’s choice—and David—God’s choice—to draw out what God values most: the heart. From there, we survey key kings, the division of the kingdom, and why imitating worldly power corrodes vision and faith. Along the way, I unpack the Jeh...

In this live Friday night episode from Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, I sit down with Dan “Taxation Is Theft” Berman—author, activist, and provocateur—to unpack his decade-long battle with the IRS, why he believes most Americans misunderstand the income tax, and how Supreme Court rulings frame the income tax as an excise rather than a direct tax. Dan walks us through W-2 vs. 1099 realities, withhol...

Broadcasting live from the Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, Texas, I kick off a packed show with award-winning author and artist Jonni Jordyn. We dig into her journey from performing with legendary musicians like members of Santana and opening for the Blues Brothers to becoming a novelist later in life. Joni shares how acting shaped her character-first storytelling, why she outlines (but stays flexib...

In this heartfelt live episode from Eagle Pass, I welcome internationally certified mentor and author Doug Lawrence to unpack grief—why it’s misunderstood, how it shows up differently for everyone, and what genuine support looks like, especially during the holidays. We explore the evolution of mentoring from command-and-tell to trust-based guidance, how structured and unstructured mentoring can bo...

In this Sunday Bible Study episode of The Joe Rooz Show, I guide you through a sweeping, practical overview of the Book of Judges as part of our dispensations series. We set the historical stage after Joshua’s death, explore Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, suffering, supplication, and salvation, and unpack why “every man did that which was right in his own eyes” (Judges 21:25) serves as the book’s...

In this Saturday crypto psychic edition, I welcome back our resident crypto psychic, Marisa Lee, for a candid, high-energy catch‑up on the roller‑coaster crypto markets and her 2026 predictions. We dig into why large-cap coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Chainlink, and Solana could move first on ETF flows and bank recommendations, why some altcoins (including Algorand) may lag short term due to p...

In this Friday night episode of The Joe Rooz Show, I welcome homesteader, theologian, and author David Libby for a deeply encouraging, Scripture-saturated conversation on suffering, God’s sovereignty, apologetics, and authentic Christian living. From his family’s years-long battle with Lyme disease to the theological foundations that sustained him, David shares how head knowledge becomes heart-lev...

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a hectic week at the Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass and kick off a thoughtful conversation with political economist and author Werner Neff. Despite last‑minute inspection chaos at my day job and some live-show tech gremlins, Werner and I dive deep into civic culture, democratic norms, and why polarization is eroding trust in America. Drawing on his Swiss b...

Broadcasting from Eagle Pass, Texas, I kick off the week with returning guest and veteran journalist Patrick Sangimino to explore how American journalism changed over the last four decades—from the heyday of local newspapers to today’s social-media-driven news cycle. We talk trust, bias, and the pivotal role of community reporting in holding local officials accountable, plus how national narrative...

In this Sunday Bible study, I walk through the Tabernacle from a dispensational perspective, showing how its structure and rituals point directly to Jesus Christ. We explore Hebrews 9–10 and Exodus 29 to connect the brazen altar, laver, table of showbread, golden candlesticks, altar of incense, veil, and Holy of Holies with the work of Christ—our High Priest who entered once with His own blood for...