Josh McPherson
Stronger Man Nation, hosted by Pastor Josh McPherson, is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping the average man become stronger in every area of life. Rooted in biblical truth and real-world application, the show tackles topics like sexual temptation, cultural challenges, fatherhood, marriage, and spiritual leadership. It equips men to lead with courage, conviction, and Christ-centered purpose.
Episodes
What Should Christians Really Believe About Israel? | Tim Barton | Part 3
What should Christians really believe about Israel? Is the Church the fulfillment of Israel? And how should believers respond to the growing political controversy and conspiracies surrounding the Jewish people? In the final installment of their three-part conversation, Pastor Josh McPherson and Tim Barton tackle the biblical, historical, and political questions surrounding Israel. From Romans 11 a
How Christians Should Think About Voting | Tim Barton | Part 2
Should Christians stay out of politics—or does biblical faithfulness require engagement? Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with historian Tim Barton to discuss the stakes of the 2026 midterms, James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas, and why pastors cannot ignore addressing political issues. Christians must think biblically about policy, steward their vote faithfully, and raise up godly men and women
The Truth About Islam, Religious Liberty & America’s Founding | Tim Barton | Part 1
What did America’s Founders actually believe about religion, government, Islam, and the separation of church and state? Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with historian Tim Barton to examine the Barbary Wars, religious liberty, Jefferson’s “wall of separation,” the Christian ideas behind America’s founding documents, the truth about the “Jefferson Bible,” and Alexander Hamilton’s remarkable professi
The Parenting Hacks of the Strongest Families in the World | Scott Donnell | Part 2
The most important contribution you make to the world may not be what you accomplish—it may be who you raise. In this conversation, Scott Donnell and Pastor Josh McPherson explore what separates families that fade after a generation or two from families that continue growing stronger. They talk about heritage versus inheritance, preparing children for marriage, teaching kids to create value, and d
18 Habits That Can Transform Your Life | Scott Donnell | Part 1
Scott Donnell joins Pastor Josh McPherson to unpack his new book Kingdom Habits and the lessons God taught him after surrendering a massively successful business, his social media platform, and his plans. They discuss holy fear, fear of man, the “heresy of hustle,” mammon, radical surrender, stewardship, and why peace comes not from achieving more—but from giving everything back to God.Learn more
Why Christians Must Fight for Truth | Frank Turek
What happens when a culture stops believing in objective truth? Frank Turek joins Pastor Josh McPherson for a wide-ranging conversation about The War on Reality, cultural Marxism, Christianity and politics, the loss of logic in modern education, and how Christians can stand courageously for what is true. Frank also shares personal stories from his final conversations with Charlie Kirk and explains
How to Crush Your Family Vacation This Summer
Pastor Josh and his wife Sharon share practical lessons they have learned from years of family vacations, road trips, unexpected disasters, and memorable adventures. They explain the difference between a family trip, a restful vacation, and a couples getaway while encouraging parents to set realistic expectations, involve their children in the planning, and embrace the moments that go wrong. Suppo
The McPherson Father-Son Reading List
Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with his sons, Levi and Gideon, to compare their favorite books and build the ultimate summer reading list. Through war stories, Christian classics, historical adventures, biographies, Westerns, and fantasy, they discuss the books that have shaped their faith, leadership, courage, imagination, and understanding of manhood—all while competing to see who brought the m
Church Gossip, Online Influencers, Rejection, and Getting Married Young
How can parents teach their children to recognize gossip, discern trustworthy influencers, and navigate the confusing voices of the online world? How does a young man prepare for marriage?In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with his son Levi to discuss spiritual authority, conservative "Christian" podcasters, rejection in relationships, Paul’s teaching on singleness, getting
When Your Best Efforts Still Aren’t Enough
In this conclusion to the book of Nehemiah, Pastor Josh McPherson teaches from Nehemiah 13 about the danger of spiritual drift and the importance of finishing well. Although Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls and led the people through remarkable reform, compromise quickly returned when constant care and courageous leadership disappeared. The book ends with Nehemiah pleading, “Remember me with fav
The End Is Near: When Trying Harder Is Not Enough
God’s people repeatedly sinned, repented, and promised to do better—but their resolve was never enough. In this sermon from Nehemiah 9, Pastor Josh McPherson explains how Israel’s history reveals both the faithfulness of God and the inability of humanity to save itself. The answer is not to try harder, but to trust completely in Jesus Christ.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.Stronger
The Cure for National Amnesia
Pastor Josh McPherson teaches from Nehemiah 8 about the power of God’s Word to awaken individuals, reform cultures, and shape nations. When people forget God, they lose the story they are living in and become vulnerable to destructive lies. But when Scripture is publicly proclaimed, clearly explained, and faithfully obeyed, it produces conviction, worship, gratitude, reformation, and the joy of th
Wins, Losses, Onward
In this message from Nehemiah 6–7, Pastor Josh McPherson preaches on the completion of Jerusalem’s wall and the ongoing call of God’s people to keep building. The Christian life is marked by wins, losses, and onward obedience. Even after great victories, critics remain and enemies intimidate, but the work must continue. Through the story of Nehemiah and reflections on Freedom Con, Pastor Josh call
The Pastors' Role in the Foundation of America | Tim Barton
Tim Barton, the legendary historian and president of WallBuilders, takes us through a powerful history lesson on America’s founding, the Great Awakenings, and the pastors who helped shape the nation through biblical preaching and courageous discipleship. From John Wise and George Whitefield to the Black-Robed Regiment, this message reminds us that revival becomes awakening when Christians apply th
A Small Taste of Freedom Con
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Freedom Con 2026: Rise of the Statesman June 19-20, 2026 • Father’s Day Weekend The Gorge Amphitheater, George, WashingtonREGISTER: https://www.FreedomCon26.comIn this message, Pastor Josh McPherson casts vision for Freedom Con (starting this Friday!) and explains why this moment matters for our church, our state, and the next generation. The messag
Steer Clear of These 4 Distractions
In this sermon from Nehemiah 6, Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how the enemy uses opportunity, criticism, fear, and temptation to pull God’s people off the wall of their calling. Like Nehemiah, Christians must learn to say, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down,” refusing to live for the approval of man and staying focused on obeying Jesus no matter the cost.Register today for Freedom Con (
The Greatest Threat to God’s People Isn’t Outside the Church
In Nehemiah 5, we see that the greatest threat to God's people is not opposition from the outside, but sin and division from within. Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how godly leaders confront injustice with both justice and mercy. Churches, families, and nations are strengthened when sin is addressed, justice is pursued, and leaders lead by example.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to ww
You May Need to Adjust Your Expectations About Christianity
Pastor Josh preaches from Book of Nehemiah chapter 4 on the reality of spiritual opposition and the call to “work hard and make war.” This sermon is a powerful challenge to Christians to stand firm under criticism, fight for their families, rebuild what’s broken, and remain faithful to Jesus even when facing resistance. There needs to be a recovery of the spiritual 'spine' in the Church
Unhealthy Grandparents, Quitting Sports, and Getting Married
In this episode, Pastor Josh and Sharon McPherson tackle some of the biggest questions Christian families are asking today. From youth sports and parenting priorities to grandparents, family boundaries, and preparing young men and women for marriage, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and biblical insight.How do parents know when it’s time to “get off the train” of endless activitie
What Parents Need to Know About Scripture, Youth Sports, and Discipleship
Should Christian parents shelter their kids from the difficult parts of Scripture? Can youth sports become an idol in the home? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon tackle two massive parenting questions: how to teach kids the Bible in an age-appropriate way, and how to keep sports, success, and performance from replacing Christ at the center of the family. Honest stories, pr
What Happens When a Nation Rejects God? | Seth Gruber
Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with Seth Gruber, the founder of The White Rose Resistance, for one of the most intense conversations yet on Stronger Man Nation. From abortion and the collapse of Western civilization to the role of the Church in resisting cultural evil, this episode dives deep into theology, history, and what it means to stand firm in a collapsing culture. Seth shares the vision b
Mission, Mockery, and Leadership Moxie
What does it take to rebuild what’s broken when opposition, criticism, and resistance rise against you? Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks eight marks of godly leadership through the life of Nehemiah. This sermon is a call to stop sitting on the sidelines and start rebuilding the ruins in our hearts, homes, churches, and nation—no matter the cost.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.Stronger
Healthy Boundaries Your Children Need to Have
In this honest and practical conversation, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon answer tough parenting questions every family faces: Should sports ever take priority over church? Are we sheltering our kids too much? How do we raise children with strong values in a culture pulling them the opposite direction?Drawing from years of ministry and parenting, they unpack how time reveals priorities,
The Missing Piece in the Church Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 5
Why should pastors come to Freedom Con? Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Kyle McMullen call pastors out of isolation and into bold, biblical leadership. From tackling discouragement and fear to rethinking the church’s role in politics & statesmanship, this episode is a rally cry. If you’ve felt alone, uncertain, or hesitant to speak truth—this is your invitation to step up and stand firm. GET
To Not Discipline Is to HATE Your Children
In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and Sharon dive deep into the heart of biblical parenting—what discipline really means, why consistency matters, and how to raise children who thrive. From setting clear standards in the home to modeling repentance and building strong community, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and honest insight. Parents of young children... LISTEN UP!GET YO
What to Do When God Calls You Into the Unknown
What does it look like to follow God when the path isn’t clear? In this message from Nehemiah 2, Pastor Josh McPherson teaches how prayer, planning, and trusting God’s providence come together in the life of a believer. Learn how to step out in faith, rebuild what’s broken, and recognize God’s hand at work—even in the ordinary moments.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNati
Questions New Christian Parents Have Been Asking
In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and Sharon McPherson walk through some of the most pressing questions parents face today. They cover everything from the role of dads in the home to how to build meaningful relationships with your kids, respond to difficult family situations, and shape a healthy family culture. With a straightforward and biblical approach, this conversation pushes back on cul
How to Pray for and Support Your Husband | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 4
In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with his wife Sharon, and their sister-in-law Tarah, to talk about the impact of men’s conferences—and why they matter more than ever. From powerful testimonies of restored marriages to practical ways women can encourage, pray for, and support their husbands, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and real-life application. Women, this is a
How to Discipline Children the Right Way
When should you start disciplining your kids—and what does biblical discipline actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon break down parenting through a biblical lens: correcting both behavior and heart, establishing clear standards, and raising children to obey quickly, happily, and completely. They also tackle boundaries with extended family and how to protect
Statesmen in Training: A Vision for Young Men Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 3
What does it take to raise strong, faithful men in today’s culture? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and Adam James sit down with their sons to talk about biblical manhood, father-son relationships, and the importance of stepping into responsibility early. From marriage and work to faith and leadership, this conversation casts a compelling vision for young men—and challenges fathers to inten
Why Your Marriage Keeps Getting Stuck
In this episode, the conversation walks through hard, real-life marriage questions with honesty and pastoral clarity. Pastor Josh and his wife Sharon address how couples should think about multiple miscarriages and life-threatening pregnancy complications, how to respond when marital conflict turns heated, when to seek wise counsel, and how a husband can prioritize his wife during long work hours.
Are You Going to Leave This Nation Better Than You Found It?
This message from Pastor Josh McPherson is a bold call to action for men of faith: stop sitting on the sidelines and start living with purpose. Through the example of Nehemiah, we see that God gives burdens not to crush us—but to mobilize us. Christianity is not about escape, but engagement. As we prepare for Freedom Conference, this sermon will challenge you to carry what breaks God’s heart, pray
Rise of the Statesman | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 2
Join us for an unfiltered conversation on the attack on America’s foundation and the rise of the statesman at the Freedom Conference 2026. Fathers and pastors, Josh McPherson and Adam James break down why the Gorge Amphitheater is about to become ground zero for biblical brotherhood, and real statesmanship this Father’s Day weekend. From the skyscraper analogy that will wake you up to the sheriff-
What Every Young Man Needs Before Getting Married
Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon have a real, unfiltered conversation on marriage, work, and what it actually takes to build a life together. From why “balance” is the wrong goal, to how young men know they’re ready for marriage, this episode tackles modern misconceptions with biblical clarity and practical wisdom. Questions Answered: Maintaining a Work/Life Balance in MarriageHow Does a
Dr. Frank Turek Breaks Down the Harrowing Final Moments of Charlie Kirk's Life
Dr. Frank Turek was standing just 25 feet away when Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. In this raw, heartfelt interview, Turek shares the full eyewitness story: the final walks and conversations with Charlie about government, the resurrection, family, and marriage; the chaotic moments after the shot; the desperate drive to the hospital while holding Cha
41,000 Votes Will FLIP Washington State – Why It’s NOT a Lost Cause | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 1
41,000 Votes Will FLIP Washington State – Why It’s NOT a Lost Cause | Road to the Gorge Ep. 1Christian men of Washington and America — enough is enough.In this explosive first episode of Road to Freedom Con, we expose the truth: Washington State is not a lost cause. Despite 42 years of unbroken Democrat single-party rule, the data proves we are just one strong turnout away from taking back the leg
Following Jesus With Vision, Faith, and Action
This message is a call to dream big for the glory of God. Pastor Josh McPherson challenges believers to reject passive Christianity and embrace a consecrated life marked by faith, courage, holiness, and action. God has prepared good works for His people, and this sermon calls the church to step forward with renewed vision and conviction.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNa
Black Robe Regiment: The Forgotten Pastors Who Fought for America
Tim Barton (WallBuilders) joins Pastor Josh McPherson with the most explosive history lesson you’ll hear all year. In this raw, on-location episode filmed one block from the White House, they unpack the REAL Black Robe Regiment — the pastors who literally won the American Revolution.You were lied to in school. Jefferson wasn’t a godless deist. Lincoln’s story is twisted. And the Founding Fathers q
The Future Favors the Bold | Nate Schatzline & Adam James
Pastor/State Rep. Nate Schatzline brings a prophetic challenge to Grace City Church: embrace the wilderness, kill the normal, and live with holy consistency in both “locusts and honey.” From Matthew 3, he calls the church to be a bold, consecrated movement that prepares the way for the Lord and refuses to grow familiar with God’s presence. The message culminates in a historic commissioning announc
Exciting Things Are Rolling Out | Sacred Assembly
In this Sacred Assembly (Number 10!), Pastor Josh McPherson rolls out the word for 2026, relating to the Year of Jubilee from the Old Testament. Pastor Josh announces some service time changes that will be happening soon, then walks through several of the prophetic words over Grace City, and how they came out. Check back on Sunday for a major reveal!Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.
Isn’t God Worthy of Your Best?
In week eight of The Consecrated Life, Pastor Josh teaches on Offer: what it means to bring God a costly, joy-filled offering that honors Him, shapes our hearts, and prepares us for what’s next. From Cain & Abel to King David’s altar and the temple offerings in Chronicles, we see that God isn’t after leftovers—He’s worthy of our best. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerMan
God Builds, Then He Fills | Sacred Assembly | Pastor Mark Driscoll
Pastor Mark Driscoll from Trinity Church joins Grace City Church for a powerful “family meeting,” connecting the church’s Sacred Assembly season to Ezra & Nehemiah and calling for a continued rhythm of prayer, planning, fasting, and faith for favor. With twelve key words, he unpacks spiritual warfare as a battle for family, freedom, and the lordship of Jesus, and explains how God builds and th
What’s Coming Is Not Risk, but Reward | Sacred Assembly
In this Sacred Assembly message, Pastor Josh McPherson teaches from 2 Chronicles 20, showing how God sends praise ahead of the battle and fights on behalf of His people. With three defining words—not risk, reward; portions; breakthrough—this message calls the church into consecration, disciplined obedience, and a deeper hunger for God. As joy is restored and faith is strengthened, we learn again h
Hear God; Obey God
You haven't "arrived." You were made to learn. This message is a challenge to pride, a rebuke to spiritual boredom, and an invitation back into the presence of God. Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks why wisdom starts with fearing God, why obedience turns the volume up on God’s voice, and why a church of learners becomes a church of leaders. The takeaway: stay in the tent—because what Go
Why You Must Marry Breakthrough to Follow-Through | Sacred Assembly | Russell Johnson
At this Sacred Assembly at Grace City Church, Pastor Russell Johnson brings a faith-charged message from Mark 5—Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood—showing how honesty plants the seed of faith, and how Jesus’ authority changes everything. Ask, believe, press in, and don’t let fear set the temperature of your life. Pastor Russell calls the church to build an altar through worship, prayer,
When Heaven Opens a Window | Sacred Assembly
What does it look like to steward a real move of God? In tonight's Sacred Assembly, Pastor Josh McPherson continues to call Grace City into a five-week rhythm of worship, testimony, prayer, and obedience—because revival isn’t a spectacle, it’s the Holy Spirit’s normal work accelerated for purification and preparation. With powerful stories (kids hearing God, radical generosity, and stepping o
A Season of Sacred Assembly
This marks a unique moment in the life of Grace City. Pastor Josh McPherson begins our first Sacred Assembly—one of ten over the next five weeks—defining revival and calling our church into a focused rhythm of worship, prayer, and family discipleship. Church is for God. And when God is central, everything changes. This season isn’t about attendance—it’s about hunger. Weekly Sacred Assemblies will
When the God Who Is Everywhere Decides to Be Somewhere | Russell Johnson
What happens when God draws unusually near? In this fiery message at Grace City Church during Church Camp, Russell Johnson from The Pursuit Church teaches from Acts 10 (Cornelius & Peter) and unpacks the signs of revival. If you’ve been praying for awakening, this is your call to respond—revival starts in a person (IN YOU), and it’s time to raise the sails because the wind has begun to blow.Su
The Life That Pleases God: Faith in Action
What kind of life pleases God? According to Hebrews, it’s a life of faith—and Pastor Josh McPherson makes it plain: faith is obedience. In this message, Pastor Josh calls Grace City Church into a continued season of consecration through prayer and fasting, urging the church to get “off the X” and move with urgent, wholehearted obedience. From Jonathan’s climb toward overwhelming odds (1 Samuel 14)
10 Prophetic Words for Grace City
Pastor Josh McPherson, on the fourth night of Church Camp 2026, shares 10 prophetic words for Grace City Church in what he believes is a kairos moment—an uncommon season of spiritual hunger, repentance, and renewed longing for God’s presence. He defines prophetic words as timely, biblical, and weighty direction for a specific people, then calls the church to lean in and seek the Lord during this s
The Five Fleeces & The Vision
In this catalytic message, Pastor Josh McPherson announces an audacious new chapter for Grace City Church: an opportunity to secure and steward 50 acres as a “forward operating base” for the Family Capital of the World—and the long-range vision of launching Vector West University, a four-year Christian institution aimed at forming courageous leaders with sharp minds, warm hearts, and strong bodies
“A Submitted Dream Is a Successful Dream” | Nate Schatzline
Texas State Rep and pastor Nate Schatzline calls Grace City to consecration—a fully submitted life and dream that belongs to Jesus, not us. Through stories of family, political battles, and personal freedom, he argues that private holiness fuels public reformation, and that God is looking for believers willing to pay the cost, tear down “Asherah poles,” and say an unapologetic yes to His plans for
Dwell in the Land God Assigned You | Russell Johnson
In this prophetic message from Genesis 26, Pastor Russell Johnson from The Pursuit Church calls believers to dwell in the land God assigned (not run to “Egypt”), trust the authority of Scripture, sow in faith even in famine, and dig again the wells the enemy tried to cover. The best days for your life and your church aren’t behind you—they’re ahead. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.
Giving Seats to God in Government | Nate Schatzline
Pastor Josh McPherson interviews Texas State Representative and Mercy Culture Pastor Nate Schatzline—fresh off preaching at Grace City Church during Church Camp 2026. Pastor Nate tells the story behind For Liberty & Justice (FL&J), a kingdom organization designed to mobilize churches for civic engagement, train leaders, and build actionable pathways for believers to step into government wi
What It Looks Like for Christians to Fast
What does it really mean to follow Jesus? What is the true cost?In this episode, Pastors Josh McPherson, Kyle McMullen, and Adam James unpack "The Consecrated Life" Sermon Series, and why fasting is a foundational Christian practice.... not an optional one. From biblical grounding to practical rhythms, this conversation explores how fasting weakens the flesh, strengthens the spirit, and
Why Jesus Assumes Christians Will Fast
Fasting isn’t a diet—it’s a discipline that prepares your heart to draw near to Jesus. In this message from The Consecrated Life, Pastor Josh McPherson teaches from Matthew 6, showing that Jesus assumes His followers will fast, warns against religious performance, and promises the Father rewards what’s done in secret. You’ll learn what biblical fasting is (and isn’t), the main types of fast in Scr
Fear of God, Love of God, True North
As Grace City Church steps into 2026, Pastor Josh McPherson launches a six-week series called The Consecrated Life—a call to pause, realign, and return to what matters most before charging the next hill. Teaching from Revelation 2, Pastor Josh warns that a church can work hard, endure opposition, and do good deeds—yet still drift from its first love. This message calls believers to stop being busy
Are You Helping Satan Build Strongholds?
Pastor Josh McPherson exposes how Satan builds strongholds in your life through inner vows, lies, fear, and anxiety—and how you may be helping him without knowing it. Learn how to spot these hidden footholds, tear them down with truth, forgive those who hurt you, and walk in the freedom Jesus already won for you. This isn’t spiritual theory—it’s war. And it’s time to take back ground.Support the s
10 Ways Satan Is Coming for Christmas
In this powerful Advent sermon, Pastor Josh McPherson continues the “Art of War” series by unveiling ten ways Satan works to destroy your Christmas—from stirring division in families to fueling unrealistic expectations, selfishness, and spiritual distraction. Pastor Josh exposes the enemy's schemes to ruin your holidays with dysfunction and ungratefulness. This message is both a warning and a
Holiday Boundaries: How to Handle Dysfunctional Family
If your holidays are stressful, tense, or full of “dysfunction,” you are not alone.In this special holiday episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife, Sharon tackle real questions like:- “We’re a newly married couple from broken homes—how do we plan our first holidays?”- “Should we go to family gatherings where people openly affirm sin?”- “What if family members refuse to repent and pretend nothi
The Night God Broke Me on Bourbon Street | Graham Allen’s Testimony
“Can I come home?”That’s all Graham Allen could bring himself to text his wife after walking out on her while she was pregnant with their third child. He was a combat veteran, a serial drinker, a “degenerate husband” by his own words… and a man on the brink of repeating his father’s story.In this raw, unfiltered conversation with Josh McPherson, Graham shares:How a heavy metal concert on Bourbon S
The Truth About The Devil
In this message, Pastor Josh McPherson continues the spiritual warfare series with a clear call to “Know Your Enemy.” From Job 1–2 and Genesis 3, he shows that Satan is real but limited—a created, defeated enemy who still works through lies, distortion, and deception to destroy lives, families, churches, and nations. Josh explains 10 truths about who Satan is and 4 key tactics he always uses: disg
Nick Fuentes, Tucker, and True Christian Nationalism
Pastors Josh McPherson and Kyle McMullen ask what it really means for a country to be a “Christian nation,” starting with the Pilgrims’ original motives. From there, the hosts contrast a constructive Christian vision for nations, family, and masculine responsibility with destructive revolutionary impulses, engaging critically with Nick Fuentes’ rhetoric, his views on women, Jews, history, and “Ame
Immigration, Islam, and the Church’s Response
Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Kyle McMullen unpack Josh’s new Art of War sermon series on spiritual warfare—why Christians must “wake up to the war,” how Satan schemes against individuals, churches, and nations, and why pastors can’t ignore cultural and political battles. What is going on with Islam in our nation right now? They also react to modern fascination with mediums, and why Scripture c
You Are at War (Whether You Know It or Not)
In this first message of our new series, “The Art of War,” Pastor Josh McPherson sounds the alarm: there is a spiritual war, and you are in it—whether you recognize it or not. Pastor Josh presses us to stop treating Christianity like a social club and to embrace our calling as soldiers of the cross. We’re invited to declare war on our own sin, refuse compromise with the world’s value system, and s
Fatherhood That Works: Time, Truth, and Loving Their Mom
What if the secret to raising great sons isn’t tips and hacks—but becoming a better man? In this episode of the Stronger Man Nation podcast with Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor John Lovell, they unpack a fatherhood framework rooted in Scripture: be a good man, spend quality and quantity time, and love their mother openly. They hit education beyond the classroom, nightly read-alouds, worship, parl
From Pledges to Lives Changed: Be Fruitful Update
What does God do with people who are faithful with “a little”? In this Vision Sunday message, Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how faithfulness, stewardship, and family-first discipleship form our long game: be fruitful. You’ll hear updates on Be Fruitful, Garden City Academy (K-12), our church plant in Rome, Georgia, and Phase Four construction—plus a powerful salvation story that will stir your fai
Brotherhood, Marriage & Feminism with John Lovell
John Lovell (Warrior Poet) joins Pastor Josh McPherson on the Stronger Man Nation podcast to unpack why playful jabs actually forge trust, how to argue without being a jerk, and why love on display is the most effective apologetic. John shares the gut-punch story behind his vigilante novel Lions of Mercer (honoring a fallen friend), why the book shows evil without reveling in it, and how publisher
Do Demons Follow Family Lines? | Paranormal Podcast | Part 1
Is spiritual warfare running through family lines? How should dads protect their homes without falling into fear or superstition? Today on the Stronger Man Nation podcast, Pastor Josh McPherson, Pastor Adam James, and Pastor Kyle McMullen tackle your toughest questions on demons, guardian angels, generational patterns, and why the fastest way to beat darkness is to flip the light—exalting Jesus’ l
Are Zombies, Vampires, Witches, Ghosts & UFOs Real?
Is the “paranormal” real—or just a twisted version of the supernatural? In Week 4 of The Unseen Realm, Pastor Josh McPherson builds a simple, biblical grid to discern everything from zombies, vampires, witches, ghosts and UFOs to fortune telling and “haunted” spaces.Big IdeasGod / not God: Creator vs. created—no third category.One reality, two realms: Seen and unseen under God’s rule.Only two sent
The Truth About Government Schools with Nick Freitas
In this episode Pastor josh McPherson is joined by Virginia delegate and homeschool dad Nick Freitas. They do a deep on education, parenting, and why responsibility for your child’s formation can’t be outsourced. They explain how university teacher training reframes classrooms through critical theory, why “salt & light” isn’t a strategy for six-year-olds, and the real mechanics behind school b
Demons, Sleep Paralysis & Halloween: The No-Fluff Christian Q&A
In this episode Pastor Josh McPherson, Pastor Adam James, and Pastor Kyle McMullen tackle your biggest questions on the unseen realm—demons, spiritual authority, generational sin, deliverance, sleep paralysis, and whether Christians should participate in Halloween. This is a practical, Bible-anchored conversation: no formulas, no theatrics—just faith in Jesus, house-level wisdom, and real stories
What the Bible Really Teaches About Demons
In Week 3 of our Unseen Realm series, Pastor Josh McPherson tackles demonology—not to stir fear, but to build faith. He exposes two errors (denying demons or obsessing over them), outlines what Scripture says about their limits, and shows how they harass, deceive, and accuse—yet remain decisively defeated by Jesus. The call is simple: submit to God, resist the devil, pursue holiness, and rejoice n
Nick Freitas on Young Men, the State, and Healthy Marriages
Today Pastor Josh McPherson hosts a special guest on the Stronger Man Nation podcast: former Green Beret, Virginia House Delegate, and viral “coffee mug” commentator Nick Freitas. Pastor Josh & Nick swap Lovell banter, talk marriage and keeping it holy (and hilarious), unpack what Green Berets really do, and tackle hot topics like “Christian nationalism,” church & state, raising sons and d
Preaching With Three Angels on Stage
Angels are real—so why doesn’t the Bible ask us to obsess over them? In this episode, Pastors Josh McPherson and Kyle McMullen continue the Unseen Realm sermon series to talk about angels. Josh shares a powerful story of angelic protection surrounding a tough sermon weekend, and Kyle maps out the biblical difference between angels (created servants) and the Holy Spirit (Creator God). We’ll hit Eph
What the Bible Actually Says About Angels
Pastor Josh McPherson dives into the unseen world of angels—who they are, what they do, and why it matters. From real-life stories to biblical truth, discover the powerful reality of God’s heavenly teammates: worshipers, warriors, messengers, and protectors. The unseen is real. God’s world is bigger than you think. And He’s for you—so live boldly. Got questions you want answered about the Unseen R
What Sets Christianity Apart From Other Worldviews?
In this podcast, Pastor Josh McPherson is joined by pastors Carey McPherson and Kyle McMullen to discuss the supernatural. This is in connection with Sunday's sermon, which was the first of many sermons in which Pastor Josh will be exploring the Unseen Realm and what the Bible has to say about it... Go watch it if you haven't seen it! They discuss what science misses, how everyone truly
The Christian Worldview: One Reality, Two Realms
Pastor Josh McPherson kicks off a four-week series, “The Unseen Realm,” exploring how the Bible explains the supernatural world—angels, demons, miracles, spiritual warfare, and the hope of heaven—versus pop-culture portrayals. From compelling testimonies to C.S. Lewis’s insights on miracles, this message lays out nine pillars of a Christian worldview and why followers of Jesus can live in courage—
Charlie's Tactics: 13 Ways to Win the World
In week four of “Turning Point USA,” this message honors Charlie Kirk’s legacy by looking not at his biography but at the Scripture that shaped him: 1 Peter 3. In a culture that can be hostile to faith, Christians are called to live attractive, resilient lives. The sermon lays out 13 tactics for being an effective witness for Jesus while living in a world antagonistic towards Christians. Support t
What Made Charlie Kirk So Great?
Four pastors—Josh McPherson, Kyle McMullen, Gene Helsel, and Adam James—sit down for an unscripted podcast to process grief, courage, and Christian conviction in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death. They contrast cancel culture with healthy accountability, and ask whether Kirk should be considered a Christian martyr. They highlight Kirk’s patience in long-form Q&A, his love for people, humility,
