Pushback with Dr. Jonny

The rise of cellphones, video games and even the Covid pandemic have created a culture of social distancing. As human beings we are hard-wired to need one another and be in close physical contact. From premature babies, to raising children, to spouses and even to the body of Christ we were created to need human touch. Dr. Jonny calls for virtual reality to not become our new reality!

Sometimes the most critical person we know is ourselves. Since the beginning of time, the enemy has wanted us to live in shame and self-condemnation. This keeps us ineffective and deceived, and we can be led further into this deception by believing that self-condemnation is just another word for humility. Dr. Jonny wants to break the cycle of shame and silence the voice of the enemy. We can only believe about ourselves what the Father believes about us!

Dr. Jonny finishes his three part series on sibling rivalry by exploring the story of Jacob and Esau. By valuing the birthright Jacob actually positioned himself for advancement and inheritance that was afforded to him through his family line. The Lord saw a value for family as the foundation to build a nation upon. Also, through the transformational power of forgiveness, this estranged sibling relationship was restored. Instead of a sword, Esau confronted Jacob with a kiss. 

Another school shooting this week in Uvalde, Texas has left us saddened, disheartened and frustrated. To further the frustration, politicians have predictably used this tragedy to score political points and advocate gun control, while not addressing the real monster behind the mask. Dr. Jonny passionately exposes the culture of death propagated in classrooms, media, Hollywood, and even in Washington, that leads to hate and violence in the fatherless, orphaned heart. 

The answer to any broken relationship, including siblings, is a Father.  Jesus came to declare a Father to an orphaned world. Dr. Jonny continues his series on sibling rivalry, by explaining that in the “prodigal son” story both siblings were displaying an orphaned spirit by not valuing or celebrating each other or their position in the family. This parable is really more about the Father and how He restores us to our rightful position as sons and daughters. Through that identity and wholeness we can then see our siblings as resources and celebrate their greatness.

Sibling relationships are not often talked about, not valued and have become a punchline in secular sit-coms. This is common culture, but not normal culture. There is no one the earth that is the more similar to you both genetically and how your were raised. This relationship was divinely ordained to offer you an advocate to help you and guide you thru life. Dr.Jonny begins a series on siblings by reviewing Cain and Abel, the world’s first siblings, and investigating the age-old question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”  Dr. Jonny’s answer might surprise you!

 A leaked draft opinion from Judge Samuel Alito commented that the Roe v Wade judgement was “egregiously wrong.” This document hopefully if a foretelling of the eventual decision of the Supreme Court effectively ending the constitutional right to an abortion. The abortion laws would then return to the state legislatures and would immediately trigger bans on abortion in about half the states. Dr. Jonny explains that this is time of celebration but not complacency!  As this dominates the national conversation, now is the time to become the loudest voice in the room!

Even secular sociologists agree that as family goes, so goes the culture. However, some in our culture are actually trying to make the case that parents protecting their children is weaponized extremism. Dr. Jonny passionately explains that family was meant to be powerful and critical to the Father’s original plan as we reproduce His culture over the face of the earth…and there is no plan B!  We have been weaponized to fill the earth and subdue it. We should never hide from or apologize for our role on the earth. The kingdom needs “mama grizzlies” to protect and fight for our families. 

This last month the Walt Disney Corporation has been the perfect example of bending a knee to woke activists, and as a result has found itself in a losing battle. While catering to a noisy agenda, they have abandoned their customers, their stockholders and even their common sense. The “Parental Rights in Education” bill, which is in the center of the controversy, has been passed in Florida, and it was not accomplished by politicians, but by parents! Dr. Jonny applauds parents for pushing back because family will always be at the center of every cultural change!

As our woke culture crosses over into the absurd and ridiculous, many quietly go along with it because of the fear of be ostracized, cancelled, censored or smeared. The definition of phobia is an irrational fear of something, so when the LGBTQ community implements intimidation and requires passive submission to their irrational pronouns, they are actually being homophobic! Dr. Jonny encourages honoring pushback towards the woke mob, so that our culture and our children can live on a platform of truth and protection.