Candid debate between Christians: is it okay for Christians to vote Democrat? If you value this kind of content (faith, politics, and culture) — subscribe for more.

This is a respectful debate between believers, but does get very pointed (as it should). It centers on life of unborn, free will, and whether there are moral red lines that should disqualify a political party from a Christian’s support.

I argue that certain issues, especially the sanctity of life, are non-negotiable for Christians ... and the modern Democrat platform / agenda has crossed the line. Pat pushes back by emphasizing personal conscience, complexity, and the limits of enforcing moral beliefs while arguing the Democrat agenda has pros that outweigh the cons.

This episode is about clarifying convictions, exposing assumptions, and asking what faithfulness to Christ looks like in a divided culture.

Key Topics

• Should abortion be a voting disqualifier for Christians

• Personal conviction versus political enforcement

• Free will and moral responsibility

• Sanctity of life inside and outside the womb

• Whether moral beliefs should be imposed through law

• Party platforms versus individual conscience

• Comparing moral red lines across history

• Faith based voting in a two party system

Chapters00:00:00 The central question should Christians vote Democrat

00:01:10 Introducing Pat and setting the debate

00:03:05 Is abortion enough to disqualify a party

00:06:20 Personal belief versus public policy

00:09:10 Free will and the right to choose

00:12:45 Life in the womb and moral consistency

00:16:30 Should the law protect unborn life

00:20:10 Healthcare or moral harm

00:24:05 Adoption and support alternatives

00:28:40 Is there a red line for sanctity of life

00:33:10 Comparing abortion to other moral crises

00:38:20 Gun violence and moral calculus

00:43:55 Values versus policy disagreements

00:49:30 Party platforms and moral responsibility

00:54:10 Can Christians support imperfect systems

00:58:40 Final reflections on conscience and faith

01:03:00 Closing thoughts and takeaways

FULL CONVERSATION on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnND1mjGUNw

Public schools aren’t “neutral.” Secular neutrality is a myth, and the more America removes the Christian root from public life, the more the flower withers (“CUT FLOWER SYNDROME”). Schools now disciple kids into a God-less moral system even when certain subjects might seem “neutral.”We also discuss why public school experiences vary wildly depending on where you live, when it might still work, and why homeschooling gives parents a chance to intentionally shape both community and worldview.

Key Topics

• Why “public school” means something different everywhere

• The myth of secular neutrality and why it doesn’t exist

• How America shifted from Christian roots to secular ethics

• Cut-Flower Christianity: enjoying Christian fruit without the root

• Why schools now define a new morality

• Why parents wouldn’t choose an Islamic school, but still choose a secular school

• The influence teachers + peers have on worldview

• Why homeschooling reshapes community and discipleship

Chapters

00:00:00 Can you steel-man sending kids to public school?

00:00:22 How public school looks totally different by location

00:00:56 When small-town schools still carried Christian influence

00:01:34 The myth of secular neutrality

00:02:19 How America moved from Christian ethics to secular morality

00:02:49 Cut-flower syndrome explained

00:03:16 Why some schools still look fine on the surface

00:03:38 When virtue gets redefined without God

00:04:04 Would you send your kids to an Islamic school?

00:04:33 How teachers shape kids’ belief systems

00:04:44 Why peer environment matters so much

00:04:53 Why homeschooling allows intentional community

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk tragedy, Christians everywhere are wrestling with one question: where were our pastors? In this episode, we unpack the silence, the tension, and the responsibility of Christian leaders who chose not to speak, and why that moment revealed a much deeper problem inside the modern church.

Johnny joins us to break down the video he made that gained major traction online. We talk through why he posted it, why many pastors refused to address what happened, and how their silence exposed a growing fracture between cultural Christianity and biblical courage.

From inconsistent responses to social issues to the rise of third way preaching to the dangers of a high grace and low truth church culture, this conversation cuts directly into the heart of shepherding, conviction, and the cost of speaking truth when it is not culturally approved.

We explore how believers should respond in moments of crisis, what true pastoring actually means, and why this generation of Christian men must recover boldness, discernment, and spiritual backbone.

This episode calls Christians toward courage, clarity, and uncompromising truth with high grace and high conviction.

Key Topics

• Why pastoral silence around Charlie Kirk exposed inconsistencies in the modern church

• The difference between cultural relevance and biblical courage

• How third way Christianity watered down truth for the sake of approval

• Why believers must learn to speak up in public even when unpopular

• Understanding true shepherding with high truth and high grace

• Calling out false narratives without falling into outrage culture

• The role of Christian men in holding leaders accountable

• Private discipleship compared to public truth telling

• How boldness spreads inside a community

• Why we fight for people but never compromise with lies

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction and context

00:02:20 Why Johnny spoke up and why he normally would not

00:05:00 The silence of pastors saying we cannot talk about everything

00:08:15 Selective courage and why some topics get attention while others do not

00:11:00 When culture decides what the church will address

00:13:25 The third way problem with high grace and low truth

00:17:18 Comparing responses during the George Floyd moment with the Charlie Kirk moment

00:20:10 The danger of pastors who want to stay liked

00:23:00 What true shepherding looks like with scripture truth and courage

00:26:15 When silence becomes compromise

00:28:52 Fighting for the person not the lie

00:31:20 Private discipleship compared to public biblical clarity

00:34:10 The cost of conviction for families careers and reputations

00:36:42 Why boldness is spreading after Charlie’s death

00:38:30 Revival home churches and real community

00:41:00 A call for men to lead with courage and conviction

00:43:05 Final reflection and challenge

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk moment, everyday believers are stepping up online, at city halls, in men’s groups, and at home. This show exists to equip Christians with Clarity + Courage.

In this episode of Leadership on Purpose, we map 12 practical responses we’re seeing from Christians right now how to speak in the public square, organize locally, disciple the next generation, and push back on false narratives with high truth and high grace.

I’m joined by Timmy Bauer (author & entrepreneur) and Pastor Kenny Ortiz to unpack the cultural shifts we’re living through. We talk courage, conviction, and leadership and how to live your faith in the open when the costs are real.

Key Topics:

• Speaking up in the public square (online + in person) and why courage is contagious

• Local organization that actually changes things (school boards, councils, candidates)

• Discipleship in practice: youth mentorship, men’s groups, and high-bandwidth conversations

• What we’re for: supporting pro-family ministries and leading your family with vision

• Engaging false narratives with high truth & high grace (and why pastors must not go silent)

• Forming convictions: study history & civics, return to Scripture, and build a life of prayer

Chapters:

00:00:00 – Introduction & Cultural Context

00:00:32 – #12 Speak Up in the Public Square (online + offline; courage is contagious)

00:06:15 – #11 Organize Locally (back courageous leaders; think macro, invest micro)

00:08:00 – #10 Disciple the Next Gen (home as hospitality hub; men’s groups that meet weekly)

00:12:43 – #9 Support Pro-Family Ministries (PRCs, marriage ministries, wraparound care)

00:16:19 – #8 Take Keyboard Warriors Offline (raise bandwidth: text → voice → coffee)

00:18:47 – #7 Engage False Narratives (high truth + high grace; 2 Cor. 10:5)

00:24:34 – #6 Study History & Civics (Hillsdale/PragerU; Hosea 4:6; Prov. 18:15)

00:26:40 – #5 Encourage the Courageous (amplify, support, don’t distance in hostile spaces)

00:28:41 – #4 Lead Your Family with Vision (education, speech & debate, wise young marriage)

00:33:54 – #3 Find a Whole-Bible Teaching Church (gospel + its implications; stop playing safe)

00:36:18 – #2 Return to the Word (physical Bible; model it for your kids)

00:38:38 – #1 Pray (Lord’s Prayer rhythm; Psalm 46:10; pray without ceasing)

00:41:27 – Final Encouragement & Call to Courage

00:42:40 – Outro

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Debate breakdown: Ben Shapiro vs. Bill Maher on where morality comes from, with contribution from Tim Alberta. Shapiro asks a question that stumps Maher. Maher comes back with a counter, and it's fascinating how this plays out.Where do we get our sense of morality? Could Christ have informed even a secularist's morality?The purpose of this channel is to encourage Christians with Clarity and Courage – pursue the truth, handle the best attacks against it, and engage with courage. High truth, high grace.The clip comes from Real Time with Bill Maher.00:00 - Shapiro's Question Stumps Maher02:05 - Maher's response (Enlightenment!) & rebuttal04:25 - Secular revisionist history06:50 - Shapiro counters ("Cut Flower Syndrome")12:24 - Maher attacks the Christian standard13:47 - A Christian response to attacks on Bible's morality20:30 - Empirical and history consideration22:00 - Shapiro's final Q + steelmanning the secular attack24:44 - closing exchange (Shapiro repping Christianity?)

Christians, we need to stop abdicating "politics." What some call "Political Conservatism" is an important element of gospel expansion. This conversation explores why and how.

The focus of this show is to equip Christians with Clarity + Courage.

In this episode of Leadership on Purpose, we react to a powerful clip from Pastor Josh Howerton, explore the historical foundations of the U.S. as a Christian nation, and debate what faithful Christian engagement looks like in a time when morality will be legislated one way or another.I'm joined by Timmy Bauer (author & entrepreneur) and Pastor Kenny Ortiz to unpack the cultural shifts happening across America. We talk the role of truth, courage, and leadership in the church, and this conversation challenges believers to think critically about how they live out their faith in the public sphere.Key Topics:• Why I am shifting the tone of the podcast toward bold truth and courage• How Christians have “ceded ground” culturally, and why that matters• The difference between confidence vs. courage in leadership• Historical context: America’s Christian foundations and their implications today• How political engagement fits into discipleship (and what it’s not)• Competing “religions” shaping the future of America: Islam, progressivism, ChristianityChapters:00:00:00 – Introduction & Cultural Context00:01:56 – New Direction for the Podcast00:03:06 – Introducing Guests: Timmy Bauer & Kenny Ortiz00:04:53 – Conservatism as "Pre-Evangelism" ??00:06:56 – The Loss of Objective Truth00:10:29 – The Church’s Political Abdication00:13:12 – Moral Issues vs Policy Debates00:15:40 – Should Pastors Speak Against Parties?00:20:02 – How Laws Shape Morality00:24:22 – Challenging “You Can’t Legislate Morality”00:27:00 – Grassroots vs. Leadership Change00:30:27 – Christians and Political Power00:33:40 – Standing for Truth Despite the Costs00:36:03 – Final Thoughts & Call to Courage👉 Subscribe for more conversations that equip you to lead with clarity and courage in today’s world.** Raise strong godly leaders with THIS kids book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KBD48PN/

Here's why Christians will never be the same after Charlie Kirk's martyrdom.

"I didn't pretend like the emperor had clothes, but I wasn't telling the world he was naked."

3 particular things we can do next.00:00 - WHY this hit us so hard02:15 - He was the best in us03:20 - the GOOD news04:15 - don't waste the moment06:21 - 3 particular things we can do08:35 - why the truth is offensive

[this episode was scheduled to release prior to the death of Charlie Kirk ... we have released as planned with new content incoming.]

What does a can of WD-40 have to teach us about leadership, culture, and building a business that sticks? In this episode, host Blake Bozarth sits down with Garry Ridge, the longtime CEO of WD-40, who transformed the company from a household name into a masterclass in people-first leadership.

(Company value went from 250M to 3.6B)

Garry shares the story behind his 25+ years at the helm—how he turned “making things squeak less” into a global culture of trust, learning, and purpose.

From creating a “tribal” workplace where employees thrived, to proving that kindness and profitability aren’t mutually exclusive, Garry’s approach to leadership is anything but ordinary.

If you’re a founder, executive, or leader looking to scale not just revenue but resilience, this conversation is packed with lessons you’ll want to spray generously across your own career.

And if you're looking for Garry's book, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Any-Dumb-Ass-Can-Do-Multi-Billion-Dollar/dp/1637746296

What if the modern American family is actually a failed experiment?

In this extended conversation, I sit down with Jeremy Pryor, Family Leadership Expert and Co-Founder of Family Teams, to unpack what it looks like to lead your family with vision, courage, and purpose. We explore why so many men bring their best energy and strategy to their careers but not to their homes — and what it takes to reclaim your role as the coach and culture-builder of the most important team you’ll ever lead.

This is not just about parenting. It’s about leadership, identity, and legacy. Jeremy challenges the “nest” model of family that dominates our culture, explains why kids are not liabilities but valuable contributors, and casts a vision for fathers to step up as visionary coaches rather than passive babysitters.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the modern family structure is failing and what the ancient “team” model teaches us

• How to see your kids as assets, not burdens, and invite them into meaningful roles

• Why fathers are uniquely called to lead with vision, courage, and culture-building

• Practical ways to craft a mission, vision, and values for your family

Whether you’re a father, a future father, or simply a leader who wants to leave a lasting legacy, this episode will inspire you to rethink how you lead at home — and challenge you to step into your most important leadership role with clarity and conviction.

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I thought I was doing great as a dad and husband — I was present, I provided, I cared deeply. But here’s the truth: I wasn’t actually leading my family well.

I brought vision, strategy, and energy into my work… but not into my home. That all changed when I discovered a different model for family leadership — one that’s been practiced for thousands of years but almost forgotten today.

This isn’t just about parenting. It’s about leadership. And it’s about the most important team you’ll ever lead: your family.

In this episode, I share 3 paradigm shifts that will change how you think about your role as a father and leader:

• Why the “nest” model of family is broken — and how to embrace the “team” model

• Why seeing your kids as “liabilities” robs them of identity — and how to raise them as valuable contributors

• Why fathers aren’t called to be passive babysitters — but visionary coaches who develop talent, build culture, and cast vision

You’ll walk away with practical steps to start leading your family with purpose and clarity.

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