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“Kill the dragon, win the girl” sounds like a movie line until you hear Pastor Josh McPherson explain what it means for your actual life. We’re joined by the lead pastor of Grace City Church for a story that’s equal parts outdoorsy Washington State grit, deep family faith, and the kind of suffering that either breaks you or builds you. Josh walks us through his path from homeschooling and patriotic convictions to real estate, law enforcement, construction, and finally the moment he could no longer ignore a lifelong call to preach and build people, not just projects.
We also go straight at the question a lot of families are quietly asking: why are so many men stuck, passive, and comfortable, while a growing number of Gen Z and millennial men are waking up hungry for discipleship? Josh makes the case that when men lead with humility and responsibility, families stabilize and communities get stronger. He shares what he learned watching years of crisis counseling up close: when one man fails, it takes many people to replace what he refuses to do.
Then we unpack the heart of Strong Imagination and Stronger Man Nation, including the “first dragon” every man faces each morning and what it looks like to win a wife’s heart over a lifetime, not a single moment. This is part one of a series, and it sets the foundation for a practical, biblical view of masculinity, marriage, and service. If it challenges you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.
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Foster parents experience unique circumstances that come with unique emotions, and sometimes it can feel as though no one can relate to their life. Strength and encouragement come from viewing foster care through the lens of the Gospel. This is the message that Jason Johnson, author of Reframing Foster Care, brings. In this interview, he will share stories from his own foster parenting journey, such as the hard decisions and processes that he and his wife have had to go through, including the very real issues that come with relating to the birth parents of the children they are fostering. He will offer support to foster parents, as well as encouragement to those who are considering fostering. Also, he will give practical ways that we can all help, whether we feel called to be involved in foster care or not.
Every kid deserves something to call their own. This suitcase has three things inside: a Bible, a teddy bear, and a handwritten letter to remind a child in foster care how much he/she is loved. When you give, we'll say thanks with a copy of Reframing Foster Care and an audio download of "Foster Care: How Everyone Can Help."
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