What does it mean to be a protector? It’s more than just carrying a gun—it’s about shielding your family in every aspect of life.

Exploring South Africa's crisis: clashing ideologies, failing infrastructure, and racial tensions. A global warning.

John Lovell and SD Smith, author of the Green Ember series, discuss how stories shape lives and inspire courage. They explore the series' impact on John's family, its heartfelt origins, and SD Smith's new Helmer origin story and video game, backed by a Kickstarter campaign (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/storywarren/green-ember-helmer-in-the-dragon-tomb/?ref=kicktraq). The episode also covers Bill Belichick’s relationship, Trump’s 100 days, and listener Q&A.

John explores work through the lens of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice, guessing which traits —Trump values most. He shares insights on winning at work while stressing balance to avoid sacrificing family or faith. He advises young men to grind early, find contentment in tough jobs, and approach college pragmatically, favoring trades for quicker financial gains.

In this Easter special on The John Lovell Show, we dive into the Biden admin’s 2024 "Transgender Day of Visibility" on Easter vs. Trump’s Christ-focused 2025 message. Can politics and religion ever be separate? We explore why the church must address moral issues like abortion. Plus, hot topics: Blue Origin’s all-woman mission, Meryl Streep as Aslan in Netflix’s Narnia, and JD Vance’s trophy fumble. Q&A covers self-control, concealed carry, and military marriages.

John recounts a hilarious yet cautionary tale of a run-in with a "boss babe" fitness influencer at OfficeMax. What starts as a comical exchange turns into a deeper reflection on pride, humility, and the pitfalls of modern feminism. John and Ben explore the encounter’s lessons for young men and women, warning against marrying prideful partners and emphasizing character over beauty.

Democracy’s fading—citizens jailed for speech in the UK, Marine Le Pen facing prison in France, and elections halted in Romania. I unpack the global war on freedom, why elections are key, and how the U.S. needs allies to survive.

Join John Lovell for a spicy episode diving into the topic of sex—both within the confines of marriage and the alarming sociological trends outside of it. Inside marriage, John explores how to cultivate intimacy, combat sexless marriages (affecting 1 in 4 men per internal polls), and turn up the heat if your marriage is cooling off. He shares practical advice for men and women, rooted in faith and real-world wisdom, to strengthen relationships.

Today, we’re diving deep into the heart of masculinity with a fresh framework: picture your heart as a stool supported by three vital pillars—belonging, skill & accomplishment, and fearlessness. Missing one? It might explain why you’re struggling. From sports obsessions to video games and beyond, we explore why men chase cheap substitutes when these pillars wobble—and how to rebuild them for a stronger, more fulfilled life. 

Plus, hot topics like the Statue of Liberty debate and Q&A on pride, pistols, and theology.

In this episode of the John Lovell Show, we tackle a pressing issue: the growing disenfranchisement and anger among younger men. From feeling powerless and lied to, to struggling to find meaningful mentorship, young men are drifting. As part of the Warrior Poet Society’s mission to forge stronger men, I’m diving into how we can bridge the generational gap.