Pushback with Dr. Jonny

The possibility of a vaccine in the near future for Covid-19 gives up hope for an end to this worldwide crisis…but only if people are willing to take the vaccine! The animosity and suspicion toward vaccination and conventional medicine has created a lack of trust by many.  Dr. Jonny shares his perspective as a physician and as a minister to see sickness as a common enemy.  He calls for a culture in medicine that isn’t alternative or divisive, but rather additive, complimentary and collaborative.

The term “cancel culture” came to the forefront again after President Trump mentioned it during his 4th of July speech at Mount Rushmore. He defended our Judeo-Christian heritage and our forefathers that fought to defend it.  Dr. Jonny passionately explains that no person who has walked this planet has been perfect or sinless (except one) and we can honor their sacrifice and leadership without agreeing with every action or word. Some history needs to be repeated, some does not…but we need to always remember our history, not erase it!

The pain of trauma has effected so many and it injects us with fear, anxiety and worry. Trauma magnifies our soul so that our mind, will and emotions dominate and rule our lives. Dr. Jonny lays out a pathway toward healing, not by just treating symptoms that further amplify our soul, but by activating our Spirit that brings order and alignment to our lives.

Dr. Jonny describes his own personal journey with stress and that it has physical, emotional and spiritual manifestations. Learning that we are to be led by our Spirit, not our soul or body, allows us to see our circumstances as the Lord sees them, not from our own mind or emotions. It is futile to try to fix ourselves and find ways to “manage” stress, but rather the answer is in activating and strengthening our Spirit.

The definition of “culture shock” is: the feeling of disorientation experienced by someone who is suddenly subjected to an unfamiliar culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. We may all be experiencing culture shock after the events of the last six months! Dr. Jonny recaps his heart for the Pushback podcasts and encourages us to engage the culture.  Knowing that we carry a higher way, we can overcome the shock, and bring health and healing to our culture.

Just talking about racism doesn’t bring about change. Dr Jonny explains that real change only comes from a change of heart.  Real cultural change only comes from a heart change that is passed on from generation to generation. We cannot become complacent or just hope this goes away, but rather we need to be willing to become uncomfortable and examine our own hearts.

Our attempts to heal race relations in our nation isn’t working. The only real solution is found in the Bible and in science, which explains and confirms the truth that there are no races! There is no black and white, only brown.  If racism can be taught, then no races can be taught. Dr Jonny exhorts us to change the way we speak, think, understand and teach our children. 

Tragedy has struck again this week, and our nation is hurting and angry. The death of George Floyd has triggered painful shock waves through our culture and racism is once again in the forefront. Dr. Jonny explores the role of Christian Americans to bring truth, identity and healing to our culture. We may not be able to remedy all the injustices from the past, but we do have an answer for the future!

Religious and personal liberties have been challenged this week. It is no coincidence that many of these conflicts took place during the week of Memorial Day, when we remember those who fought and died for our liberties. They were willing to die to give us the freedom to speak up and pushback. What are you willing to die for? Dr. Jonny explains that when Jesus was asked that question, you were the answer and we need to honor and remember His sacrifice for our liberty! 

Because of the Covid-19 crisis millions of families have been introduced to the world of homeschooling. If this crisis has opened your eyes to possibility of homeschooling, this podcast will describe its advantages.  Dr. Jonny explains that you, as parents, are to be the greatest influencers in your child's life, and homeschooling could be a great opportunity to guide their education and socialization.