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Daniel McCarthy (Heritage Foundation & Modern Age) joins Jon Harris to discuss the evolution of Republican foreign policy from Reagan to Trump, the defeat of Thomas Massie, and the tension between restraint, realism, and neoconservatism. A must-watch for conservatives wrestling with America’s role in the world today.

Topics include: Reagan’s peace through strength, Bush-era nation-building, Trump’s transactional approach, historical conservative thought (Washington, Calhoun, Taft), current challenges with Iran/Israel, and why Massie’s loss reveals deeper party realities.

0:00:12 - Welcome & Introduction to Daniel McCarthy

00:01:02 - Massie Defeat & Republican Foreign Policy Vacuum Post-Reagan

00:02:17 - Pre-Reagan Conservative Foreign Policy & Cold War Mindset

00:03:32 - Ronald Reagan's "Peace Through Strength"

00:06:24 - Post-Cold War Shift: Bush Sr. to George W. Bush Neoconservatism

00:09:27 - Trump's Break with Forever Wars & America First Realism

00:10:52 - Historical Conservative Restraint: Washington, Calhoun, Taft, Rand Paul

00:17:23 - Realism vs. Idealism: Iran, Israel, Nuclear Threats & Modern Dilemmas

00:28:57 - The Limits of "Fortress America" in a Global Economy

00:32:08 - Trump's Transactional Approach vs. Neocon Romanticism

00:35:07 - Thomas Massie's Defeat: Israel Lobby, Party Loyalty & Future of Anti-Zionism

00:42:44 - Where Does Anti-Zionism Fit — GOP or Democrats?

00:51:11 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Daniel McCarthy

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Jon Harris sits down with journalist and author Megan Basham to discuss her journey of faith amid cancer. While her book Shepherds for Sale climbed the New York Times bestseller list, Megan was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for stage 3 colon cancer (later upgraded to stage 4).

She opens up about the fear, the fight, the deep spiritual lessons learned in the valley, and how God has drawn her closer to Him through suffering. Megan shares candidly about family, motherhood, processing mortality, the difference in how men and women face terminal illness, rejecting fear through providence, and the surprising peace God has given her.

This episode is a moving testimony of leaning on Christ when everything is uncertain. If you're walking through illness, loss, or uncertainty, Megan’s story will encourage you to trust that no molecule — including every cancer cell — is outside of God’s sovereign control.

0:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Megan Basham

2:10 - Megan's Impact, Shepherds for Sale & Sounding the Alarm

5:30 - The Surreal Year: NYT Bestseller While Fighting Cancer

8:45 - Stage 3 Colon Cancer Diagnosis & Attacks During Treatment

11:40 - Learning Dependence on God & Hidden Blessings

15:20 - Comparing Journeys with Ben Sasse

19:10 - One-on-One Trips with Daughters & Facing Mortality

23:50 - Deepened Prayer Life & John MacArthur's Encouragement

27:40 - Obsession with Statistics & Releasing Control

29:50 - God's Peace, Providence & Gospel Invitation

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Jon Harris unpacks Thomas Massie’s defeat, Trump’s strategic endorsements, the latest election outcomes, the mosque shooting in California, the SBC woman pastor controversy, and the intensifying push toward ecumenism through both social alliances and spiritual muddiness.

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Jon Harris debunks the viral claim by Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna that the King James Bible was created so Henry VIII could remarry, examines the Pope’s award to an Iranian diplomat, analyzes the Rededicate America event in D.C. featuring Franklin Graham and J.D. Vance, and weighs in on the Trump statue “golden calf” controversy. He also dives into the Christian Nationalism debate with J.D. Greer and Stephen Wolfe, explores why elements of the left are boosting Thomas Massie, discusses the Daily Wire’s challenges and Ben Shapiro, exposes media “slop” in a New York Times piece on alleged Palestinian abuse, and covers personal updates on his upcoming SBC woman pastors documentary.

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Jon Harris examines Russell Brand’s new book “How to Become a Christian in Seven Days,” published by Tucker Carlson Books. While acknowledging some positive elements, Jon warns that the book mixes truth with serious theological errors, New Age influences, and a dangerous conflation of political “red-pilling” with genuine spiritual regeneration.

Jon discusses the difference between a true biblical Great Awakening and the current wave of celebrity spirituality, the proper understanding of sin, repentance, faith, and the gospel, and why political awakening is not the same as spiritual revival.

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Jon covers news of the day including the push with the SBC to focus on Paul Pressler, confusion over Sam Allberry, the election results from last week, a little Middle Eastern Foreign Policy, The Pope's pro-illegal migration appointee, the Christian Reformed Church downsizing, the alleged "secret" aliens meeting, and more!

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Sam Allberry's views on Same Sex Attraction have been controversial for years. Within the evangelical movement, Allberry proports to value singles and same-sex attracted people while still holding a high position of marriage and family. This is attractive to many who want orthodox doctrine without what they see as a stereotypical judgmental attitude. Unfortunately, Sam Allberry's theology was more than inadequate. It lead people to make peace with a sinful orientation and receive consequences for those sins as if the consequences were signs of sacrificial godliness. There is a better way for those who struggle with same-sex attraction, homosexual orientation, gay feelings, or whatever term they use to describe their sinful desires.

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Jon Harris examines the state of the American church in 2026 — a time of spiritual interest among Gen Z, rising Bible sales, and public figures talking about Christianity, yet mixed with confusion, pastoral failures, and the risk of counterfeit revival. Drawing from statistics, personal reflections, and Scripture, Jon calls Christians to stand faithfully with the true church, prioritize the gospel, and focus on making disciples rather than platforms or politics. A sober yet hopeful message for believers navigating this cultural moment.

0:00 Introduction & Prayer

1:40 Convictions: The Church Will Prevail

4:20 Suspicions: Spiritual Awakening or Counterfeit?

7:15 What Confuses Me – Loss of Key Leaders

10:45 Statistics on Gen Z & Religious Interest

13:50 Signs of True Revival – Church Growth, Pastors, Giving

16:40 The Pastor Problem & Political Temptation

22:30 Celebrity “Conversions” & Cultural Christianity

27:15 Dangers of Theological Softening

32:40 Real Hope – People Are Open to the Gospel

37:50 Practical Pastoral Wisdom

43:20 The Road to Emmaus – Walking by Faith

49:30 Closing: Next Steps for the Church

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Jon Harris discusses the Supreme Court’s major Voting Rights Act ruling that limits racial gerrymandering and could deliver Republicans additional congressional seats, the latest Trump assassination attempt and the shooter’s manifesto, and why Christians must reject conspiracy-driven narratives that blame Jews or Israel for everything. He also covers the state of the American church, encouraging signs in Bible reading and attendance, Southern Baptist controversies including women pastors and the Will McRaney case, Virginia redistricting battles, cultural issues like marriage intimacy and demographics, and more. A call for truth, discernment, and faithfulness in a chaotic time.

00:00 - Welcome & Supreme Court Voting Rights Act Ruling

05:45 - Redistricting Wars, Virginia & Truth Conference

11:30 - Trump Assassination Attempt & Shooter’s Manifesto

18:20 - Epstein Files, Media Discernment & Christian Responsibility

25:10 - The anti-Jewish Question

32:45 - Joel Webbon, Jewish Supremacy Narrative & Historical Facts

1:06:00 - Israel, Lebanon & Equal Weights and Measures

1:23:00 - Southern Baptist Controversies & Will McRaney Case

1:35:00 - Virginia Redistricting, Abortion & Cultural Issues

1:45:00 - American Heritage, King Charles & Closing Encouragement

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Jon Harris discusses whether James Talarico can be considered a Christian given his support for abortion and transgenderism, critiques David French's reluctance to draw boundaries, and covers current events including the SPLC's informant scandal, Virginia redistricting drama, and SBC issues. He then responds in-depth to critics of his recent article on Jewish people, Romans 9-11, land promises, and church history, while addressing broader concerns about influence, evangelism, and maintaining biblical fidelity amid heated online debates.

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00:00 - Intro & David French on James Talarico's Christianity

00:10 - Why James Talarico Is Not a Christian (Abortion, Transgenderism, Islam)

00:18 - Southern Baptist Issues: Female Motorcycle Chaplain

00:24 - Josh Hawley & Al Mohler on Disaffected Young Men

00:29 - Critique of Al Mohler & SBC Diversity Efforts

00:41 - Southern Poverty Law Center Informant Scandal

00:52 - Virginia Redistricting Fight & Election Concerns

01:25 - Response to Critics: Article on Jews, Romans 9-11 & Promises

01:37 - Addressing Objections (Preterism, Galatian Heresy, Church History)

01:50 - Tucker Carlson, Influence, & Practical Christian Responses

02:07 - Q&A, Millennial Views & Jewish Influence Discussion

02:12 - Closing: Biblical Guardrails & George Washington Quote

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