Pushback with Dr. Jonny

Dr. Jonny shares his future vision for the Pushback podcast and some important transitions for his life and ministry. A Christian voice in the public square has never been so important, so it is critical that we continue to engage the world with a honor and truth!

This week Jason Chaffetz identified “nihilism” as a core cultural cause that could have led to the violent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Nihilism is a philosophy centered on the belief that life lacks intrinsic meaning, value, and purpose. Dr. Jonny agrees that this demonic belief is driving this violent trend and furthermore, we need to be aware that this is being taught everyday in our children’s science classes! Only Truth can overcome the lies, and that is our responsibility!

Dr. Jonny conveys all the emotions of the events of last week surrounding the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. He explains how martyrdom carries a such a huge impact in that it not only turns people but actually turns evil itself! So much so, that Dr. Jonny believes that the people who are in opposition (Saul) to Charlie and his ministry today, will be the greatest voices (Paul) for the movement tomorrow!

The “political spirit” seeks to control and silence, which is the goal of the progressive movement. The Democrats, instead of realizing that their progressive policies are unpopular and are being rejected by the electorate, have double-downed on their positions and claim they just haven’t been "bold enough.” Dr. Jonny explains that this will be good for the conservative movement as we are finding our voice again!

We live in an instant, “need-it-now” society. Because of this, we can lose the importance of future thinking, and focus only on what we can experience today. Dr. Jonny explains that a generational mindset is not only the healthiest culture it is the core ingredient for the survival of culture itself!

After Dr. Jonny shares more information about the new Famology podcast being released September 3rd, he describes the dismal box-office performance coming out of Hollywood again this summer. The movie industry has faced the consequences of alienating audiences with political messaging, ideological content and the replacing of male-centric stories with female leads. This, however, has created a real opportunity for “kingdom creatives” to bring influence as the movie executives are calling for fresh, original and connectable content!

What happens when news stories are released “for your disinformation?” We need to be to distinguish what is for our good and for our health, from what is politically motivated or for self-interest. Dr. Jonny shares three headlines from just this week that need to be discerned and studied. We cannot rely on the media, we need to be the ones that are informed for our families!

This week, a court ruling overturned the 1954 Johnson Amendment which prohibited nonprofits from endorsing or opposing candidates if they want to remain tax-exempt. Dr. Jonny sees this as a major win for podcasts like Pushback, for free speech, and for the body of Christ in America! However, It is only a huge win if we utilize the pulpit, our influence, our love, our courage and the spiritual insight given to His ministers!

From Eden to Revelation, the Bible is one example to the next of heavenly encounters with earthly people. In fact, the separation of heaven and earth was created very thin, and we should expect to see and hear heavenly manifestations because we are spiritual beings.. Dr. Jonny encourages us to stop, look and listen so that we may become more spiritually aware and mature in order to battle the dark places!

 The 4th of July is a great opportunity to celebrate the greatest and longest lasting democracy in history. It is a celebration of the freedom to celebrate, worship, disagree and protest. Our culture has become so angry with those that disagree with us, but, as Dr. Jonny explains, it is because we have lost perspective on who or what the real enemy is!