What does the Great Commission look like when the people you're discipling are themselves pastors?

In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter and Pat Hunter welcome Pastor Dale Paschall of Cliffdale Community Church as he prepares to travel from Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Bolivia for a week of intensive biblical training.

Dale explains how a relationship with Pastor Jacob Warren of Veritas Church introduced him to Rich Culp, founder of the Centurion Project, and ultimately to IBAC—the Bible Institute of the Americas and the Caribbean. Dale describes its approach with a memorable phrase: “seminary in a suitcase.” Rather than requiring pastors to leave their communities for extended theological education, teachers travel to them, equip local leaders, and send those leaders back to disciple their own churches and communities.

For Dale and his team, the upcoming assignment is the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, with multiple teaching sessions each evening over five days. But the larger mission reaches straight back to Jesus' command: go, teach, make disciples—and equip those disciples to make more disciples.

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A positive prenatal screening test can change everything in a matter of minutes. But does a positive screening mean your baby definitely has the condition?

Dr. Marty McCaffrey says parents need to understand an important distinction: a screening test is not a diagnostic test.

In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter and Pat Hunter talk with Dr. McCaffrey, a neonatologist and professor of pediatrics who cares for extremely premature infants and advocates for families facing difficult prenatal diagnoses.

The conversation examines noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), Down syndrome, trisomy 13, trisomy 18, false-positive screening results, positive predictive value, and why a mother's age can affect what a positive result actually means.

Dr. McCaffrey also raises a more difficult concern: parents receiving frightening prenatal results may encounter pressure to consider abortion before they fully understand the screening, receive diagnostic confirmation, or learn what life with their child's condition could actually look like.

His perspective isn't merely professional. His daughter Shay has Down syndrome, and his encounters with families raising children with serious genetic conditions changed his own thinking about diagnoses once routinely described as lethal.

Dr. McCaffrey also introduces Be Not Afraid, an organization helping families navigate prenatal diagnoses, understand their options, advocate for their babies, and make decisions without being rushed by fear.

Before making an irreversible decision, parents deserve accurate information—and the opportunity to give their child a chance.

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Should Christians avoid the news because it makes them anxious—or pay closer attention because truth matters?

In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter begins with Proverbs 24 and its command not to “fret because of evildoers.” But biblical confidence, he argues, isn't an excuse for disengagement.

From violent crime and new questions surrounding COVID-era decisions to immigration fraud, election procedures, and the growing influence of democratic socialism, Dr. Hunter examines troubling headlines through a biblical worldview. Along the way, he makes an equally challenging point for Christians: God doesn't call us to rejoice when our enemies fall, either.

The Christian response to evil is neither fear nor celebration. It's confidence in God, discernment about what's happening, and the courage to act when action is required.

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Politics often focuses on policies. The Bible focuses on the heart. In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter examines one of Scripture's most overlooked commandments..."You shall not covet."

From there, the discussion expands into modern debates about socialism, taxation, lotteries, government dependence, and economic justice through the lens of biblical truth. 

This episode explores:

• What the Tenth Commandment teaches about coveting
• Whether socialism reflects biblical principles or human desire
• Why envy can influence public policy
• Lessons from Acts and the early church
• The spiritual dangers behind gambling and lottery culture
• Why Christians are called to generosity instead of jealousy
• How biblical wisdom applies to modern political conversations

Whether you agree or disagree with every conclusion, this conversation challenges listeners to examine not only political systems—but their own hearts.

Because lasting change begins with transformed people, not merely transformed governments.

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Artificial intelligence is advancing at an incredible pace. But are we asking the right questions?

In this episode of Just Common Sense, Pastor Dale Pascal sits down with bioethicist Dr. Matthew Eppinette, Executive Director of the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity, to explore how AI is reshaping society and why Christians should think beyond the technology itself. Topics include:

• The rapid expansion of AI data centers
• Environmental concerns surrounding power and water usage
• Government regulation and public accountability
• National security implications
• AI in education and character formation
• The ethical responsibilities facing individuals and communities
• How Christians can approach AI with wisdom instead of fear

Rather than focusing on science fiction or sensational predictions, this conversation offers a balanced, thoughtful look at one of the defining technologies of our generation.

The real question isn't whether AI is coming. It's whether we'll have the wisdom to use it well.

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Some stories deserve to be remembered.

This episode of Just Common Sense is a special tribute honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Haywood Robinson, M.D.—a former abortion doctor whose dramatic conversion to Jesus Christ led him to become one of the nation's most respected advocates for life. 

Dr. Johnny Hunter shares personal memories spanning decades of ministry, friendship, and pro-life activism alongside Dr. Robinson, while Pastor Colonel Chalgar reflects on the impact of a man whose testimony changed hearts across America.

In this episode you'll hear about:

• Dr. Robinson's remarkable conversion to Christ
• How a former abortion provider became a defender of unborn life
• The founding and growth of Life Education and Resource Network (LEARN)
• The importance of truth, repentance, and redemption
• Why Dr. Robinson's testimony continues to inspire the pro-life movement
• The enduring hope found in the transforming power of the Gospel

More than a memorial, this is a reminder that God's grace reaches farther than our past, and that a life surrendered to Christ can leave an eternal legacy.

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Jesus commanded us to love our neighbors—but He also warned us about thieves. In this episode, Dr. Johnny Hunter explores the difference between biblical compassion and dangerous naïveté.

Beginning with the Great Commandment and the Parable of the Good Samaritan, he examines how Christians can show mercy without abandoning discernment. The conversation then applies those biblical principles to current headlines, encouraging believers to think critically, remain informed, and exercise godly wisdom in an increasingly complex world.

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What happens when political opinions collide with biblical truth?

In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter challenges listeners to look beyond headlines and talking points by asking a simple question: What does Scripture actually say?

From immigration and national borders to media bias, government policy, and the importance of seeking truth, this conversation encourages Christians to think biblically before thinking politically. Along the way, Dr. Hunter explores biblical principles about nations, laws, assimilation, and personal responsibility while reminding believers that God's Word—not popular opinion—must remain the final authority.

Truth isn't found by following the loudest voices. It's found by seeking God first.

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What happens when thousands of teenagers gather in the streets, violence erupts, and an entire generation appears increasingly disconnected from biblical truth?

In this episode of Just Common Sense, Dr. Johnny Hunter is joined by evangelist Marjorie Williams for a frank conversation about youth violence, absent fathers, education, political influence, cultural division, spiritual deception, and the responsibility of the church.Using 2 Timothy 3 as a biblical foundation, they discuss the “perilous times” described by the apostle Paul and challenge churches to do more than simply observe what is happening. They call on pastors, parents, and believers to reach young people, establish strong Christian education, teach a biblical worldview, confront racial hatred, and proclaim repentance and salvation through Jesus Christ.

The conversation also turns toward emerging technology, digital identification, artificial intelligence, and concerns surrounding the mark of the beast. Throughout the program, listeners are encouraged to test every claim carefully, remain grounded in Scripture, and practice spiritual discernment.

The central challenge is unmistakable: If the church does not disciple the next generation, the culture will.

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Pastor Dale Paschal is today's guest host and takes a look at Truth and Freedom. He asks the question, "What does it mean to be free?" as he examines examines the connection between truth and freedom and the rights they assure every one of us

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