The Tom Roten Show

Barna Research says, 104 million faith voters are unlikely to vote in 2024. Apathy among Christian voters could be “a gamechanger” this election, according to Barna.  One pastor says - If the church doesn't educate people on political and government issues, the only voices left are the godless ones. Guest Dr. Joe Rigney serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho....

The Praying Coach is on The Tom Roten Show! High school football coach Joe Kennedy had no other choice but to fight. A childhood in foster care followed by 20 years in the Marine Corps was nothing compared to his biggest battle: his commitment to stand for God publicly by taking a knee in prayer after each game. When he was fired, Joe knew this battle for religious freedom, freedom of speech, and...

Patrick Morrisey won't debate and won't even show up to a candidate forum when he's within 9 miles. And he refuses to come on The Tom Roten Show. However, Matt Coday, President of the Oil & Gas Workers Association has made an endorsement in the West Virginia's race for Governor and it's NOT Petty Pat, it's Marshall Wilson - the Constitution Party nominee. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...

Reading labels, knowing what's in your food and medicine goes a long way into making healthy choices for your body. Jamie LaFear, owner of Wholi Moli Health Food store in Barboursville, WV, tells how she began looking into natural health when her oldest son was having intestinal issues as a baby. Wholi Moli is celebrating 10 years in business with a huge event Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. For more inf...

Gloria Sharlein was a healthy weight lifter, snowboarder, and single Mom...until she was injured from the Covid shot. Listen to her inspiring story of taking a lone stand at her state's university system's board and ended the vaccine mandate. Then hear her about her journey of healing and you won't believe how she is now 100% cured of her vax injury, now healthier than ever! Become a supporter of...

Didn't Special Sessions of the West Virginia Legislature used to be called for urgent or emergency situations? And the call would only include a handful of bills, right? Well, not with Gov. Jim Justice! The recently concluded special session ended with 37 bills being passed and more than $400 million dished out. Delegate Jim Butler (Mason) highlights some of the bills in today's episode. Become a...

Hurricane Milton could hit below Tampa, FL any moment. But several residents in Milton's path plan to stay where they are. That includes WV natives Jon Broce who moved from Barboursville, WV to Plant City, FL and Joe Jeffries who's a former WV Legislator now living in Palmetto, FL Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Drag queen story time, in-your-face pride events, boys on girls' sports teams - these are all just symptoms of a greater problem...the breakdown of the American family. Tim Throckmorton is today's guest. He's a former pastor in Ohio who now serves with the Family Research Council. Tim says, "Good government can't fix us, but bad government can destroy us." Voting for the most pro-family values can...

Hurricane Helene has left destructive flooding in Western NC. There is a huge loss of life and property damage. Roads and bridges are completely wiped out and several people are still missing. On top of all that, relief efforts have brought back reports of government corruption. It's hard to know what's true and what's not. And what about reports of weather modification? Today's guests shed some l...

West Virginia's culture is unsustainable. Does anyone care? Certainly the politicians and media do not! As Sean Keefe says, "The TV is not telling us to get mad about our fellow West Virginians dying." It does tell us about Covid, vaccines, inflation, wars, natural disasters, etc. But WV is losing its culture as people are dying at a higher rate and at the same time people are not having children....

VP Debate Recap. NumbersUSA VP of Initiatives, Jeremy Beck discusses facts when it comes to the Senate Border Bill and other issues from the Vice Presidential Debate. Jenny Beth Martin from the Tea Party Patriots believes Sen. JD Vance did well and clearly won the debate. She talks about the March To Victory effort by her organization. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

In the horrific aftermath of destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, several Christians are responding with help. Many churches and ministries have stepped to help with flood relief drives, money, etc. Two guests on today's show are doing their part. Greg Irby is pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Salem, VA. His church is reaching out to churches in the region that have suffered damage. And Bear R...

Election Day is just about one month away and as it stands now West Virginia voters will not have an opportunity to hear all 5 gubernatorial candidates debate on the same stage. It's a shame! The Republican nominee and current state attorney general Patrick Morrisey does not seem interested in debating. Since there are 5 candidates (3 third-party, Republican, Democrat) on the ballot, shouldn't all...

If a third-party candidate was more conservative, closer to your own values, would you consider voting for them? Or are we doomed for several more decades of a two-party system? Constitution Party nominee for West Virginia Governor Marshall Wilson is a former GOP Delegate. Listen as he discusses "natural rights" and the time he confronted Republican nominee and current AG Patrick Morrisey about no...

The drought is over and now we're woried about flooding in West Virginia. It's Climate Week in New York City! Steve Goreham talks about how renewable equipment companies are such bad investments, the global lithium battery fire epidemic, E-bike fires, the push for electric school buses by VP Kamala Harris, and the coming green energy breakdown. Steve is Executive Director of the Climate Science Co...

West Virginia's 3-term Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is the Republican nominee for Governor. He also ran for US Senate in 2018. He should be used to taking criticism by now. But after a recent Tom Roten Show interview with a fellow Republican who said he doesn't support Morrisey, the AG has responded on social media and, reportedly, has tried to have that person removed from their position. Se...

Why are businesses and residents leaving one of West Virginia's largest cities? Huntington used to be the jewel of the state, but crime, drugs, and homelessness have left the remaining residents feeling hopeless. Grocery stores, pharmacies, and most industry has moved out and drug addicts have moved in. Change is needed according to two Republican candidates for City Council, Jason Arthur and Josh...

Lynette Milakovich went through 18 months of suffering to the point of almost taking her own life after getting the Pfizer jab in March of 2021. Finally, after seeing a dozen doctors and trying several medications, Lynette was able to get help at the Aviv Clinic in Florida. On today's show, Lynette shares her story and talks about her book, MY STORY: The Covid-19 Vaccine and Brain Damage. Become a...

Steve Stern is owner of Stern America and has been conducting Election Integrity meetings via Zoom and Podcasts, joined by thousands all over the country. His next one is Wednesday. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Dan Kinder is celebrating his 7th anniversary as owner of Midland Insurance in Barboursville, WV. His business has quickly become a staple in the community even though, prior to opening the insurance agency, he didn't know anyone in Barboursville. Listen to his story of success and don't discount his idea of using a three QB offense if/when he becomes a football coach. Become a supporter of this p...

After winning the West Virginia GOP nomination for Governor in a crowded field, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey called for unity. Many Republicans dropped their bitterness from the Primary campaign, but some can't seem to get over issues they had with Morrisey as the AG. Jeff Maynard is a longtime member of the Wayne County Republican Executive Committee. He has had multiple issues with Patrick...

A Biblical hero in the book of Esther prevented an assassination of the Persian King. Mordecai revealed to Queen Esther the plot that was devised by two of the King's chamberlains. America needs a Mordecai to blow the whistle on those Deep State chamberlains who will do anything to keep Donald Trump from returning to office. There are similarities between the two would-be assassins, Crooks and Rou...

It's hard to grasp, but research indicates that hospitals were paid to murder people and the incentive increased in November of 2020. John Beaudoin, author of THE REAL CDC, has researched 1.4 million death records from three states and says, other than WWII, "sudden kidney failure is the biggest killer this nation has seen in 100 years." And according to Beaudoin, this was done via hospital protoc...

Unitl the Summer of 2024, it had been 43 years since there was an assassination attempt on a President or former President. Now Donald Trump has escaped death twice within two months. And the would-be assassins both appeared in commercials for Blackrock? Sheriff Richard Mack comments on this and other issues such as the border crisis and election integrity. Sheriff Mack is the president of the Con...

Approximately 476,000 people are diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease each year in the United States. Several more have delayed treatment due to improper diagnosis. But did you know that Lyme, a tick-born illness, was a military experiment gone wrong?  Kris Newby is an award-winning medical science writer and author of BITTEN: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons.  Bitten ta...