Conversations That Matter

Jon gives his impression of Donald Trump's inauguration speech along with an analysis of J.D. Vance's speech where Vance took aim at the Proposition Nation (America is an Idea). Ben Shapiro reacted by giving the impression he did not understand J.D. Vance's point and then arguing for the proposition nation himself.

#JDVance #RNC #Trumpspeech #Americaisanidea

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon talks about the deal cut between evangelical elites and the Republican establishment in the 1990s and how that arrangement has been undercut by Trump. This may provide evangelicals with an opportunity though.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack Richardson joins the podcast to talk about his latest book America's Systemic Psychosis. He shares about a private meeting he attended that made him reconsider his perspective on the Vietnam War and then talks about the deep state apparatus controlling things in the United States. He encourages Christians to organize locally.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Judd Saul comes on the podcast to talk about the ministry of Equipping the Persecuted in Nigeria. He talks about the Christian industry's lack of concern for what's happening in Nigeria as well as the global forces converging to exacerbate the problem for Christians under Muslim persecution.

#nigeria #terrorism #persecution

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon talks to William Wolfe of the Center for Baptist Leadership and Danny Steinmeyer of Truth Family Bible Church about how they think pastors should navigate our polarized political environment including the reaction many pastors had or didn't have to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon takes comments and talks about the attempt to assassinate president Trump. Here is the link to Jon's article: https://truthscript.com/culture/crisis-point-americas-political-landscape-in-the-wake-of-trumps-assassination-attempt/

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In a recent interview with Lecrae, Matt Chandler talks about politics, celebrity pastors, mega churches, and ministry. He seems older, more haggard, exhausted from the last few years. He's not the young vibrant Matt Chandler from pre-2020. Jon examines why Chandler's tone and posture have changed even though his perspectives don't seem to have. Jon then critiques Chandler's theology and challenges the soteriology and public theology that seems to undergird both Matt Chandler and organizations like The Gospel Coalition and Acts29.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jon talks about Richard Mouw's latest article in Christianity Today: Theocracy Is Not the Enemy of Pluralism. In it Mouw argues Christians should embrace pluralism but hold onto a watered down version of "theocracy." Mouw has had a profound impact on people like Tim Keller, Russell Moore, and Bruce Ashford.

#richardmouw #timkeller #commongrace #kuyper #russellmoore #christianitytoday

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dr. Samuel Smith and Dr. Carey Roberts join the Conversations That Matter Podcast to discuss the legacy of the Puritans in America, specifically their contribution to social and political dynamics. Dr. Smith recently appeared in the 1607 Project where he criticized the way American Puritans set up their society in New England while also praising their theology. What should Americans think of the Puritans? Most historical surveys credit them with founding the United States and in Christian circles they are deeply revered. Was their impact as significant as its portrayed today or is there another narrative in which Southern Anglicans and Presbyterians played a more significant role in contrast to the Puritans? Find out answers to these questions and more!

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mike D'Virgilio talks about his book Going Back to Find The Way Forward where he discusses his personal journey, immigration, Trump, the importance of political power, and the realization that we can change things.

Our Sponsors:
* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com


Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy