As chaos ensues on Capitol Hill and in foreign affairs, and a war begins in Israel, Mike is working around the clock in Congress to help resolve the unprecedented crises that will quite literally determine the future of our nation—and the survival of freedom around the globe. At the center of it all is an open debate about who we are as conservatives and how we should lead. It made us think of a very important and timely conversation that Mike had last summer with one of the living legends of th...
Oct 08, 2023•40 min
In this episode, Mike briefly addresses the latest on the looming government shutdown, and the tumultous Merrick Garland hearing, and then discusses the historic breaking point in the border catastrophe. As we are being overrun, Mike and Kelly present the answers that every Christian and freedom-loving American need to know and be able to simply explain: Why is a secure border essential? Why is it morally correct to insist upon a wall that can't be breached? What does the Bible tell us about all...
Sep 23, 2023•39 min
Mike begins this program with a brief summary of where things stand on the current controversies in Congress? Will we have a govenrment shutdown on September 30th? Will President Biden be impeached? He answers it all in his interview with Meet the Press. Then... did you know there's been a seismic shift in the restoration of our constitional guarantee to the free exercise of religion? From the military, to our children’s schools, houses of worship, charities, businesses and the marketplace, our ...
Sep 16, 2023•40 min
Recent events have inspired us to cover one of the most important–and most misunderstood–principles in American society today. What place should religion have in the free marketplace of ideas? Does the so-called “separation of church and state” prevent a public official from sharing his religious viewpoints or factoring his beliefs into his daily decisions? Do students in public schools still have any rights to religious expression? Are there simple rules of thumb that can help all of us to unde...
Sep 08, 2023•57 min
In this episode, Mike and Kelly discuss the trials and tribulations that so many are enduring right now, including the many victims of our nation’s natural disasters, and the breaking news regarding their dear friend, Majority Whip Steve Scalise. They also discuss the hope that we find in Scripture about endurance. Then, Mike discusses breaking news on the Biden investigations with another good friend and colleague, Congessman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, who is le...
Aug 31, 2023•43 min
Mike stops on the road in his district to provide his analysis and reaction to the big developments of the past two days. What does the arrest of Donald Trump mean for his near and distant future, the future of our justice system, and the country itself? Who had the best night at the first Republican Presidential Candidates Debate? Donald Trump skipped the event and the granted an interview to Tucker Carlson instead... which just broke the record for the most-watched video of all time... in less...
Aug 25, 2023•15 min
This episode provides a summary of the complex and unprecedented developments of the last week pertaining to the Biden family scandals, the appointment of a new Special Counsel, and what appears to be the largest political scandal in American history. Also covered is new information about the FBI's targeting of "traditional Catholics" and the now disproven testimony of FBI Director Wray. The implications of all this are staggering, and as Mike summarizes here, “We are now in uncharted waters as ...
Aug 14, 2023•29 min
In this episode, Mike and Kelly summarize the latest developments with the unprecedented legal situations of both the 45th and 46th Presidents—and provide an important perspective on what it all means for our country. What are the American people to make of the Devon Archer deposition, and the charges listed in the third indictment of President Trump? Is it time for the House to finally proceed with an impeachment inquiry of President Biden? If so, what can the country expect? This episode also ...
Aug 05, 2023•51 min
We wish we could move on to lighter topics this week, but the truly incredible developments and mounting scandals in Washington right now demand the attention of every American. In today's episode, Mike summarizes the latest evidence that has been uncovered by the key Congressional committees, and what all of it means for the future of our beleagured country. He is joined in this important conversation by Congressman Andy Biggs (R-AZ), who is the immediate past chairman of the House Freedom Cauc...
Jul 22, 2023•44 min
In today's episode, Mike discusses the content and the fallout from Wednesday's landmark House Judiciary hearing with FBI Director Chris Wray. As the scandals stack up and a growing majority of Americans have lost faith in our nation's premier law enforcement agency, the director's testimony only made matters worse. Also included here are excerpts from several interviews following the hearing, in which Mike explains the huge implications of the lawless activity that has been uncovered. Mike begi...
Jul 14, 2023•47 min
A landmark federal court ruling issued on July 4th has sent shockwaves throughout the country and has HUGE implications for the survival of free speech in America. On today's show, Mike discusses this development with his good friend, La. Attorney General Jeff Landry, who is leading the litigation that is shaping up to be one of the most explosive and important First Amendment cases in history. As the court found, the Republican attorneys general " have produced evidence of a massive effort by D...
Jul 06, 2023•45 min
We're delighted to relay some breaking and very encouraging news on this early Friday morning! Yesterday (June 29), the Supreme Court issued two landmark opinions that will have a significant effect on American society and the survival of our constitional rights. Mike summarizes here why the decisions to strike down affirmative action programs and reinforce the liberty of religious persons in the workplace can help restore sanity and common sense in our nation. (Even more landmark Supreme Court ...
Jun 30, 2023•36 min
Returning after a devastating storm and following a crazy two weeks in Washington, Mike and Kelly discuss the latest breaking news on the corruption being exposed in the White House and the Department of Justice, and why these developments are so dangerous to our nation. They also reflect on where the issue of life stands in America one year after the fall of Roe v. Wade, and they share a viral clip of one of the simplest and most encouraging summaries of lasting joy that has ever been broadcast...
Jun 24, 2023•37 min
As truth is now openly challenged and a deluge of huge cultural issues are hitting close to home for every American, it’s becoming more important than ever for all people of good conscience, and certainly Christians, to be able to think through the issues and respond appropriately. In this episode, Mike and Kelly discuss the impact of the explosive documentary, “What is a Woman?,” how conservatives and traditionalists are finally awakening from their slumber and fighting back, and what the Bible...
Jun 05, 2023•41 min
In this episode, Mike provides the very latest on the debt ceiling negotiation and its consequences for everyone. He then interviews Family Research Council President Tony Perkins on the outrageous woke/LGBTQ+ agenda of Target, Anheuser-Busch, and some of America's largest corporations--and how Christians and other conscientious citizens should respond. They also discuss this week's backlash in the Louisiana Legislature, where one Republican state senator derailed a bill to protect young childre...
May 27, 2023•54 min
In this episode, Mike provides compelling updates from Capitol Hill about the biggest issues facing the country-- including the fateful debt ceiling negotiations, and viral clips of the week regarding new information on the weaponization of the FBI and other government agencies. He also provides some behind-the-scenes insights about what is potentially the biggest issue facing our future-- the rise and risks of Artificial Intelligence. The information in today's show will be shocking to most lis...
May 19, 2023•45 min
In this episode, we address the latest alarming studies concerning the education, despair and confusion of America's young people--but then share some timeless, Biblical, countercultural advice on how our new high school and college graduates--and all of us--can find and remain on the RIGHT PATH. There IS hope for the future! SHOW NOTES: COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS (Mike Johnson, May 8, 2021) Student scores on History & Civics plummet (USA Today) CDC study on teen girls mental health crisis (CBS Ne...
May 05, 2023•29 min
In this episode, Mike and Kelly broadcast from Capitol Hill with the latest developments on the debt ceiling/federal spending cut legislation passed through the House on Wednesday, and why it matters so much. They also discuss the latest, truly alarming reports on the growing threats to America's children, and why and how every person of good faith must take a stand today to protect the innocence of our kids and reform our nation's culture. SHOW NOTES: Breitbart article on the debt ceiling legis...
Apr 29, 2023•33 min
In today's House Judiciary Committee markup of "The Border Security and Enforcement Act of 2023" (H.R. 2640)--a bill Mike co-authored--the Democrat opponents of the bill claimed he and his Republican colleagues are "anti-Christian" and "immoral" for trying to fix the profound humanitarian, national security, and economic catastrophe that the Biden Administration's policies have unleashed on our country. Are the Democrats correct? We are compelled to share again here the 4th epsiode of our show (...
Apr 21, 2023•38 min
To celebrate our landmark 50th episode, we are sharing again one of the first and best shows in our archive. In our 3rd episode, recorded on March 30, 2022, Mike sat down with the influential English author and social critic, Os Guinness, D.Phil, to discuss the unprecedented threats facing the West and the survival of ordered liberty. The fateful “civilizational moment” they described here more than a year ago is coming to full fruition right now—and it has never been more important for us to un...
Apr 13, 2023•36 min
It’s Holy Week for Christians across the globe—and a truly historic week of seismic developments in American politics and culture. In this episode, Mike and Kelly provide important updates and commentary on: the indictment and arraignment of former President Donald Trump; the latest corruption investigations in Congress; the newest provocations by China, Russia and OPEC; and the dangerous developments with Artificial Intelligence. They also provide some eternal perspective and the reasons we can...
Apr 04, 2023•41 min
The current oversight and corruption investigations being conducted by the U.S. House of Representatives are not partisan political exercises. They are urgent efforts to defend the Constitution and restore the rule of law. In this episode, Mike explains the latest developments in the battle for the fundamental rights of parents to make the decisions about the care, control, and education of our children-- instead of the radical Left and big government bureaucrats. Millions of Americans are right...
Mar 25, 2023•20 min
In these unprecedented times in America many of the foundational truths and principles that have guided our grand experiment in self-governance since its very beginning are being openly challenged and undermined like never before. Not the least of those is the principle of FREE SPEECH. In this episode, Mike sits down for an exclusive interview with his former classmate, the Hon. Kyle Duncan of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, to discuss his shocking experience last Thursday that ...
Mar 16, 2023•51 min
As the federal government is currently spending $197,000 per SECOND, America's debt now exceeds $31.4 TRILLION--and has become the greatest single threat to our national secuirty and stability. In this episode, Mike sits down with his good friend, Congressman Jodey Arrington of Texas, who is the chairman of the House Budget Committee and the primary leader charged with helping our country solve this looming catastrophe. You don't want to miss this critical and timely discussion and why this matt...
Mar 10, 2023•38 min
In this episode, Mike and Kelly discuss and share viral clips from this week's tumultuous meeting of the House Judiciary Committee, and the insistence from some Democrats on the committee that our rights are given to us by government rather than God. Why is this so dangerous, and what is a simple way to address this issue and explain and defend the self-evident truths that form the basis of our great nation? SHOW NOTES: www.MikeandKellyJohnson.com https://judiciary.house.gov/committee-activity/m...
Mar 03, 2023•29 min
Today's episode covers some very ENCOURAGING news (the latest updates on the spiritual awakening happening on college campuses across our country), some very DISTURBING news (regarding the CDC's alarming new report about the sky-high levels of depression, sadness and violence among American teens), and Mike and Kelly's very insightful interview about this subject with their three oldest children (Hannah, Abby and Jack). What are the causes of the crisis and what we can DO about it? What are thin...
Feb 24, 2023•51 min
In this special episode, Mike and Kelly discuss the extraordinary event that has been ongoing for more than a week on the campus of Asbury University in Kentucky. We include here audio from the event, an interview with Patricia Engler of Answers in Genesis who is an eye-witness in the auditorum, and a summary of what many are suggesting may be a new "great awakening" in the United States! SHOW NOTES: MikeandKellyJohnson.com Produced by Strong Wave Media, LLC © 2023 Mike and Kelly Johnson...
Feb 16, 2023•40 min
In this episode, Mike provides key updates from Capitol Hill on a variety of important topics, from the Chinese spy balloon fallout, to the State of the Union speech and fact-checking reactions, to the alarming decline of America's culture--and what we can do about it. While the Grammys glorified Satanism on Sunday, and liberal Democrats cite Scripture on the House Floor to justify abortion, Disney's stock is falling and its "Little Demon" TV series has yet to be renewed for a second season. Thi...
Feb 09, 2023•41 min
Today's program consists of key excerpts from the broadcast of this morning's National Gathering for Prayer & Repentance in Washington, D.C. It was Mike's great honor to help lead a solemn assembly of several hundred Christian leaders and dozens of Members of Congress who joined together at the Museum of the Bible for a time of prayer, reflection, and repentance for our individual sins, the sins of the church, and the sins of our nation. These excerpts of the 2.5 hour program include the ope...
Feb 02, 2023•46 min
In this episode, Mike discusses the biggest stories of the past week and their huge implications: the pro-life bills just passed in the new Congress; the 50th annual March for Life (and the first of the post- Roe era); and Sunday’s astounding pro-abortion rally speech of Vice President Kamala Harris, in which she intentionally misquoted the Declaration of Independence to delete references to God and the right to life. We also share excerpts from Mike’s appearance this week on The Doug Collins Po...
Jan 24, 2023•49 min
