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Conversations That Matter

Jon Harrisredcircle.com

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The New Blasphemy Laws

Jon talks about bills H.B. 269 & H.B. 187 signed by Governor Ron Desantis in Florida, bill H.B. 30 signed by Governor Brian Kemp in Georgia, executive order GA 44 by Governor Greg Abbott in Texas, and H.B. 1076 signed by Governor Kristi Noam in South Dakota. He also goes over some of the news stories of the day impacting evangelical Christians in the United States. To support Jon: https://www.patreon.com/worldviewconversation Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for...

Mar 30, 202455 min

Debunking SEBTS Speakers on Climate Change

Jon interviews Dr. Colin Reeves on two talks given at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary by Jonathan Moo and Katherine Hayhoe on the subject of Climate Change. Dr. Reeves dismantles many of the popular arguments used to convince people that Climate Change is caused by a petroleum-based economy and must be rectified through Left-wing policies, otherwise man faces apocalyptic consequences. Dr. Colin Reeves notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1e_BAzN3F0aWxlLgNJGXGfYWfYQG6AzVd/view?usp=sha...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 29 min

Christ is King, Should Women be Punished for Abortion?, & Haiti Falls Apart

Jon talks about the controversy involving Candace Owens, Andrew Klaven, Jenna Ellis, James Lindsay, and others over the phrase "Christ is King," which erupted on Palm Sunday. He then reviews an article by Karen Swallow Prior about whether women should be punished for abortion. She specifically goes after Al Mohler who recently changed his view on the topic. Jon also hares a few thoughts on the situation in Haiti and what it says about liberalism and citizenship. Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiag...

Mar 26, 20241 hr 32 min

Ligon Duncan Fail, Mike Kelsey's Social Justice, Russell Moore on Election 2024

Jon talks about the evangelical stories of the day including Ligon Duncan's interview that continues to get attention on the Room for Nuance Podcast with Sean DeMars (this time Abortion Abolitionists are angry), Mike Kelsey (from McClean Bible Church) and his sermon on Nehmiah 5 on "justice," and Russell Moore's piece for Christianity Today on the 2024 presidential election. #christianitytoday #russellmoore #mikekelsey #mcleanbiblechurch #ligonduncan 00:00:00 Ligon Duncan 00:11:32 Tennessee Bapt...

Mar 23, 20241 hr 53 min

News Roundup: Effeminate Singing, Ligon Duncan Hypocrisy, & Kanye Rejects Christ

Jon talks about the top stories in conservative evangelicalism including an Averett University professor who died at a homosexual nightclub, Frank Turek's vague post about biblical interpretation, TGC's article on the gospel in Taylor Swift lyrics, Glenn Youngkin's "gay marriage" law, Justin Giboney and Anthony Bradley go after John MacArthur for saying MLK wasn't a Christian, was some of the music at the Shepherd's Conference effeminate?, Ligon Duncan's hypocrisy, and Kanye rejects Christianity...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 9 min

SBC Update: Social Justice, Abuse Allegations, & the Law Amendment

Jon surveys developments within the Southern Baptist Convention on controversial issues such as the Federal investigation into abuse allegations, the way Southern Baptist leaders are distancing themselves from "Christian Nationalism," and the fight over the "Law Amendment" which ensures SBC churches have male pastors. #SBC #SouthernBaptists #SouthernBaptistConvention 00:00 The SBC in Recent Years 06:03 Christian Nationalism and Wokeness 15:28 Metoo 20:19 Law Amendment Our Sponsors: * Check out T...

Mar 20, 202440 min

Three Reformed Evangelical Ministries on Christian Political Involvement

Three Reformed Evangelical ministries recently addressed political questions during election year 2024. Topics like Christian Nationalism, voting, the church's political involvement etc. were all addressed. Jon reviews Mark Dever, Jesse Johnson, and Ligon Duncan's opinions about church/state relationships and Christian political involvement. Note: Jesse Johnson did give a presentation at Shepherd's Conference this year on Christian Nationalism but it has not been released yet. The presentation I...

Mar 15, 20241 hr 58 min

John MacArthur on Christian Politics, Nations, and Nationalism

Jon plays clips of teachings from Pastor John MacArthur through the years on topics like Christian Politics, Nations, and Nationalism. Recently John MacArthur linked Postmillenialism with Christian Nationalism and also said there was no such thing as Christian Nationalism. However, this was not a new teaching. For years, Pastor MacArthur has said there is no such thing as a Christian Nation. Some people have found his teachings on Christian political involvement discouraging. Yet, John MacArthur...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 25 min

Three Pastors With Different Perspectives on Voting for Trump

Pastor Cary Gordon, Pastor Andrew Isker, and Pastor Joel Webbon all weigh in on whether Christians can or should vote for President Donald Trump. #donaldtrump #christiannationalism Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 05, 20241 hr 4 min

10 Reasons Porn is Wrong with Pastor Jared Moore

Jared Moore talks about 10 reasons why pornography is wrong from a Christian perspective. #pornography #porn #sin Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Mar 01, 202444 min

Christian Nationalism Goes Mainstream, Moody Still Kinda Woke, IVF, & Those TicTok Dancers

Jon covers topics related to evangelical Christianity from the previous week. It's a news roundup today on the Conversations That Matter podcast. Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 29, 20241 hr 6 min

Pastoral Advice for Singles in the Church

Pastor Michael Clary talks about singleness in the church and shares advise for singles and pastors. #singleness Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 27, 20241 hr

Cru on LGBT Issue, MacArthur on Begg, Mike Kelsey on Corporate Apologies, Stuckey on Tradwives

Jon weighs in on stories specifically related to conservative evangelicalism including Mike Kelsey's sermon on Nehemiah 1, McArthur answering a question on Alistair Begg's support for attending a trans wedding, Cru's response to Rosaria Butterfield calling them out at Liberty University, and Allie Beth Stuckey on the trad wives. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:17 Cru 00:10:33 Mike Kelsey 00:25:25 MacArthur/Begg 00:40:26 Allie Beth Stuckey 01:00:18 Questions Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic an...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 6 min

Gregory Schulz on the LCMS: Anatomy of an Implosion

Dr. Gregory Schulz joins the podcast to discuss the social justice movement and its consequences at Concordia university and beyond. #lcms #concordia #woke #socialjustice Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 22, 20241 hr

Life in Pottersville when you're used to Bedford Falls

Aaron Renn joins the podcast to discuss his new book "Life in Negative World." They discuss the three worlds of evangelicalism and then discuss adapting to the hostile anti-Christian and anti-created order regime we currently inhabit. #aaronrenn #negativeworld #americanreformer Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries:...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 4 min

Why Evangelical Elites Get Climate Change Wrong

Meteorologist, talk show host, and author Brian Sussman talks about the climate change movement, global warming, and how evangelicals are susceptible to buying into false narratives. #climatechange #christianity #globalwarming Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out:...

Feb 19, 202443 min

He Gets Us 2024 Super Bowl Ad

Jon talks about the He Gets us Ad from this years Super Bowl. Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Feb 13, 202443 min

How Southern Baptists Got Immigration Wrong

Jon surveys Southern Baptists on the issue of illegal immigration, "dreamers," refugee resettlement, and border security over the past two decades and attempts to answer the question: "How did Southern Baptists get immigration so wrong?" It was not always this way. For Powerpoint: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2-powerpoints-on-98174259 Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/con...

Feb 09, 202452 min

The Power Worshippers Review

Jon Reviews Katherine Stewart's book "The Power Worshippers" which is also the inspiration for Rob Reiner's documentary "God and Country." Russell Moore, David French, Jemar Tisby, Kristen Du Mez, and others who claim to be Christians participate in that documentary, but how can they if it contains the same anti-Christian sentiments of the Power Worshippers? #godandcountry #christiannationalism #russellmoore #davidfrench Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great ...

Feb 03, 202454 min

Natural Law vs. Natural Rights with Jared Lovell

Jon talks to Jared Lovell about Thomas Aquinas, Richard Hooker, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, Thomas Jefferson, and the American Revolution. We examine the differences between scholasticism and classical liberalism, theonomy, and libertarianism. #classicalliberalism #liberalism #libertarian #naturalrights #naturallaw #thomasaquinas #thomashooker #thomashobbes #JohnLocke 00:00:00 Introduction 00:04:24 Modern Liberals 00:10:37 Natural Law vs. Natural Rights 00:19:05 Reason and the Fall of Man 00:23:5...

Jan 31, 20241 hr 25 min

Alistair Begg and Transgender Weddings

Jon weighs in on the Alistair Begg and Transgender Weddings issue, including showing how Alistair Begg doubled down on his position that Christians should attend and bring a gift so as to be a good witness. #AlistairBegg #samesexwedding Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &amp...

Jan 30, 202448 min

Bart Barber on Social Justice, MeToo, & Women Pastors

Bart Barber answered questions from Heath Lambert on January 28, 2024 regarding his power as the president of the Southern Baptist Convention, the Mike Law Amendment, the Reconciliation Committee, and so much more. Jon Harris discusses his answers with William Wolfe. #sbc #southernbaptists Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertisin...

Jan 30, 202454 min

Senator Dusty Deever's Political Agenda

Dusty Deever's talks about why he entered politics as a pastor, the issues that matter to him, the bills he's introduced, and takes questions from the audience. #dustydeevers #christiannationalism #banpornography #bordersecurity 00:00 Why Enter Politics? 07:36 The Transition 10:33 Christian Nationalist Agenda 12:50 Owen Strachan 18:19 The Reign of Christ 28:15 Tax Policy 30:53 Preaching 33:32 Stephen Wolfe 35:31 Running Up the Capitol Steps 40:46 Getting Involved Locally 44:35 Banning Pornograph...

Jan 26, 202456 min

What to do with Christian Leaders Who Soft-Peddled Social Justice

Jon first addresses Alistair Begg's recent "trans" wedding comment then talks about recent shifts to the right however small from people like Justin Taylor, Andrew Walker, Erik Reed, Colin Smothers, Josh Howerton, and JT English. How should Christians think about leaders who showed compromise but now are starting to condemn what they once supported? This is a tricky subject but an important one! To support: https://www.worldviewconversation.com/support/ #russellmoore #timkeller #andrewwalker #an...

Jan 19, 20241 hr 34 min

Why Christians are Shifting Their View of MLK

Jon examines why Christians are shifting their view of MLK Jr. Martin Luther King's legacy remained unquestioned by both neo-conservatives and progressives for many years but that is starting to change, especially on the conservative side. As newer voices expose MLK's radical ideas, Christians are reexamining his faith, morality, and political views. Some Christians are evening shifting their view of MLK's "I Have a Dream Speech." Jon examines both contemporary voices like Daniel Darling, Josh B...

Jan 16, 20242 hr 4 min

Trail Talk: The Meaning of Home

Jon reflects on how home conveys a sense of security, an extension of a person(s), a place of blessing, a communication of ownership and belonging, and a place of interaction with others. He critiques the ways in which home has been reduced to simply security or a place to interact with others. This shows up in the modern fight over immigration. #home #immigration #illegalmigration #familyfarm Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnos...

Jan 14, 202418 min

Red Pill Books for 2024

Jon returns to podcast to discuss some good social/political books to read in 2024 and to answer questions and talk about other current issues. #postliberalism #readingrecommendations #conservativebooks 00:00:00 Personal Update 00:08:26 Sponsor 00:13:51 Books 01:04:22 Final Thoughts Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inqui...

Jan 11, 20241 hr 9 min

Personal Update: A Year of Sorrow and Joy

Jon updates podcast listeners on life. 00:00 Beautiful View 00:56 Handling Tragedy 03:43 AmRef Article 05:33 Social Leadership 06:31 Forthcoming Project 10:18 Good News Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code HARRIS for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jan 05, 202414 min

The Real David Platt? Plus: The PCA, The Pope, & Good News

Jon reviews the new trailer for "The Real David Platt" Documentary and goes over more news of the week. To Support the Podcast: https://www.worldviewconversation.com... Become a Patron https://www.patreon.com/worldviewconv... Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989 Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/worldviewcon... 00:00 Introduction 01:34 The Real David Platt Extended Trailer 12:02 Discussing the Trailer 26:34 In Other News Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic ...

Dec 24, 202339 min

The Most Talked About Evangelical Book of the Year

Joshua Farris and Stephen Wolfe join the podcast to talk about the chilly reception "The Case for Christian Nationalism" got in mainstream Christian publishing. #CaseforChristianNationalism #christiannationalism #stephenwolfe 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:34 Reception of Wolfe's Book 00:10:44 Why so negative? 00:15:28 Ecclesiocentrism 00:27:44 Egalitarian Impulse 00:35:45 Two Kingdom Dualism? 01:02:35 Ethnic Bigotry? 01:30:56 Building a new hierarchy Our Sponsors: * Check out TruDiagnostic and use...

Dec 22, 20231 hr 51 min
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