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The Renton Rathbun Show

The Renton Rathbun Show

Renton Rathbun 103 Episodes Oct 12, 2026

The Renton Rathbun Show is an unscripted and unedited podcast designed to equip parents and grandparents with tools to defend their families against worldviews that conflict with the knowledge of God. Featuring guest experts and a sarcastic approach, the show addresses harmful ideologies embedded in social media, movies, gaming, pornography, addiction, politics, education, and family relationships.

Episodes

Don't Raise Losers: Loser Theology, a talk with Michael Clary
Don't Raise Losers: Loser Theology, a talk with Michael Clary Oct 12, 2026 01:04:50 Many churches today are echoing Taylor Swift's sentiment to the church: "calm down." The sound of the surrender in the church begins with pastors taming down their zeal against sin.Michael Clary calls it LOSER THEOLOGY.“The Bible Belt is teetering toward collapse, and I say let it fall.” That’s the attitude Clary confronts in his new book, Loser Theology: Why the Weak Will Not Inheri
The New Socialism: Why Your Kids are the Target
The New Socialism: Why Your Kids are the Target Oct 5, 2026 01:01:19 Socialism isn’t staying in politics. It’s reaching into your children’s classrooms, their entertainment, their media—and sometimes their church. Renton welcomes Dr. Brian Collins to unpack the new socialism: why it’s gaining traction, how its ideas reach the next generation, and what Christian parents need to understand before those ideas take root at home. Your children are learning how to see th
False Teachers and the Family: Justin Peters on How to Keep the Wolves Away
False Teachers and the Family: Justin Peters on How to Keep the Wolves Away Sep 28, 2026 00:53:48 False teachers don’t always sound false. Justin Peters joins Renton Rathbun to help Christian families recognize wolves in sheep’s clothing—and protect their children from spiritual deception. Kenneth Copeland. Jesse Duplantis. Joel Osteen. You recognize the names. But would your family recognize the subtle philosophy that can slip into your own church? In this episode, Renton and Justin equip par
Should Christians Be Making Movies? What About Your Kid?
Should Christians Be Making Movies? What About Your Kid? Sep 21, 2026 00:48:58 Do Christians have any business making movies? Would you encourage our own kid to become a moviemaker? Isn’t that just another dead-end career path? Christian movies are often campy and sometimes cringy. We want Christian films that capture our imagination and honor Christ. But is filmmaking a Christian venture? Can they enter the movie business without compromising their convictions? Renton Rathb
You’re Already a Caregiver—You Just Don’t Know It
You’re Already a Caregiver—You Just Don’t Know It Sep 14, 2026 00:55:45 You may already be a family caregiver—and not even realize it.Millions of families are caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, a disabled spouse, or another loved one who requires additional help. Yet many never identify themselves as caregivers, so they struggle without seeking the support and resources they need. Renton sits down with Lizette Cloete, a veteran caregiver and podca
9/11 Isn’t Over: What You Need to Know 25 years later
9/11 Isn’t Over: What You Need to Know 25 years later Sep 7, 2026 00:58:47 When the towers fell, a cultural transformation began.Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, America is still living with the consequences of that day.Renton Rathbun sits down with Col. George Youstra, a former Special Forces and combat veteran, to examine what happened behind the scenes during and after 9/11, what America learned—and what we failed to learn.How did September 11 change Americ
Masculinity & Motherhood: What We’ve Forgotten
Masculinity & Motherhood: What We’ve Forgotten Aug 31, 2026 00:51:44 What happens when a culture forgets just how much motherhood matters?Mothers shape far more than our childhood. They influence our courage, our boldness, our character, and even our willingness to stand firm. In this episode, Renton sits down with Dr. Paul Radford for a deeply personal conversation about the vital work of mothers, including the loss of Paul's own mother, who passed away earlie
Is College Making the Next Generation Miserable?
Is College Making the Next Generation Miserable? Aug 24, 2026 01:09:26 Want a depressed kid? Tell them college is their only choice while they have no idea what they are called to do. Is college all there is? Long before we ask our kids if they want to go to college, we should be asking them a very different question. There is an alternative. Renton sits down with Jonathan Brush President and CEO of Unbound to discuss the real options the next generation has. We have
Why Christians Can’t Ignore Skaters
Why Christians Can’t Ignore Skaters Aug 17, 2026 00:50:34 Skaters are often viewed as rebellious, troublesome, or simply beyond the reach of the church. But what if these are some of the young people who most need Christians to enter their world, build relationships, and share the hope of Jesus Christ?In this episode of The Renton Rathbun Show, Renton talks with Mark Koch, founder and Global Director of Ride Nature, a Christian ministry using skateboardi
Is Hollywood Discipling Your Children? Movieguide Wants to help
Is Hollywood Discipling Your Children? Movieguide Wants to help Aug 10, 2026 00:58:57 Movies do more than entertain our children—they shape what they believe about God, family, gender, morality, and the purpose of life. Is Hollywood discipling the next generation without Christian parents realizing it?Renton interviews the CEO of Movieguide about how families can make wise, informed decisions concerning the movies entering their homes. They discuss how every film carries a worldvie
The Crisis in the Family is the Crisis in the Church
The Crisis in the Family is the Crisis in the Church Aug 3, 2026 00:52:02 Almost every week we hear of another scandal of a pastor or Christian leader's moral failure. When a pastor fails morally, the damage does not remain behind the pulpit. It damages Christian families—especially children—from questioning the faith to walking away from the faith. But the crisis is bigger than fallen pastors. Jesus calls every Christian to “deny himself and take up his cross dai
What Supergirl Is Teaching Our Daughters About Men
What Supergirl Is Teaching Our Daughters About Men Jul 20, 2026 00:46:34 Every generation is discipled by stories. Today's superhero movies don't just entertain—they teach ideas about family, identity, masculinity, femininity, and what it means to live out a worldview. In this episode of The Renton Rathbun Show, we examine the new Supergirl movie exposing the messages it communicate about men, women, family, and the church. More importantly, what Christian pare

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