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Baldwin & Co. Ideas Explored
America's Moral Collapse & Should We Burn It All Down!? Don Lemon & Charles Blow Discuss.
What happens when two of America’s sharpest thinkers get brutally honest about race, power, hope—and the lie of progress? In this electric, no-holds-barred conversation, Charles Blow and Don Lemon blow the lid off respectability politics, coalition fatigue, and the myth of a post-racial America. From the illusion of diversity to the erasure of Black history, they lay bare the truth: we’re not returning from the edge—we’re going over it.Charles Blow, a New York Times columnist and bestselling author known for his sharp, uncompromising analysis of race and politics, and Don Lemon, is an Emmy...
2025-12-19
1h 36
Slutty Grace | Christian Deconstruction, Universal Salvation, Fearless Faith
You Don’t Deserve Love: The lie that shaped me, and the God who never agreed.
What if the most damaging lie we inherited from religion was that we don’t deserve love?In this episode, Jeromy and Religious Trauma Coach Kristi Williams unravel how shame-based theology shaped us, and how grace tells a different story.First, Jeromy unravels the theology that taught us we were born depraved, unworthy, and in need of fixing before love could find us. Through the lens of grace, Jesus’ encounters with the “undeserving,” and the wounds left by shame-based religion, this episode reframes our worth from the ground up. This episode unpacks how shame-ba...
2025-12-09
34 min
At-homish
S2Ep6: What we don't notice-ish: Creating Community through Connection and Courage
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Catherine Dennis whose life and work are a testament to what it truly means to create spaces of belonging. From her work in early childhood education to launching initiatives that uplift her community, she has devoted her life to building inclusive, supportive environments where every person—especially the youngest—feels seen and valued.But her journey didn’t stop at programs and policies. As an adoptive mother to children who don’t look like her, she has wrestled with uncomfortable truths, dismantled her own assumptions, and embraced the deep work of...
2025-06-17
50 min
The Don Johnson Show
Why Some People Become Catholic While Others Refuse
Don Johnson and Carl Olson discuss the nature of conversion to the Catholic Church, as well as why some people refuse to take that step.
2025-05-03
1h 04
The Don Johnson Show
The Great American Dechurching
Don Johnson and Carl Olson discuss the sharp decline in church attendance over the past few years as well as offer some thoughts towards a solution.Show links:How to Talk to a SkepticTwisted Unto Destruction: How Bible Alone Theology Made the World a Worse PlaceWhat’s Behind America’s ‘Great Dechurching’?The Largest and Fastest Religious Shift in America Is Well Underway
2023-08-27
50 min
The Don Johnson Show
A Cry for Justice
Don Johnson and Carl Olson discuss the popularity of Rich Men North of Richmond and how it fits into a growing resentment of the ruling class. This leads into some thoughts about the nature of sin and the relationship between justice, mercy, and judgment, and why everything boils down to worship. Also, Don explains how this relates to his new project about Sodom and Gomorrah: LibertyvilleSome other links for the show:Oliver Anthony Quotes Scripture to Open His ShowCDC says teen girls caught in extreme wave of sadness and violence
2023-08-19
56 min
The Don Johnson Show
Hurt Girl Summer
What do the Barbie movie and Taylor Swift's Eras Tour have in common? Don Johnson and Carl Olson discuss the two biggest cultural phenomenons of the summer, and offer some movie and music reviews along the way.Resources:What Feminism Gets Wrong about Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life Unprotected
2023-08-02
53 min
The Don Johnson Show
On Trying to Preserve "Conservative" Morality without an Objective Foundation
Don Johnson and Carl Olson discuss various news stories from the week, incuding the explusion of Saddleback Church from the Southern Baptist Convention and the rise of pro-gay and pro-feminist groups battling gender ideology.
2023-06-19
57 min
Don't Evolve Me
Mando Preview with Don Johnson
As Mandolroian episode 3 arrives March first Host Jake Scherbing and Guest Don Johnson discuss Mandolrian season 1 and 2 while predicting what's to come in season 3. As well as Ant-Man thoughts! Come level up with us as we go down this listening adventure. Queue the Music!
2023-02-27
1h 12
The Road to Rediscovery: A Motivational Journey of Life Lessons and Personal Growth
Don’t let your disorder keep you from your dreams!
This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off of your first month at https://betterhelp.com/roadtorediscoveryNancy Becher helps business owners with chronic or autoimmune disorders in realizing their ability to become successful despite their condition. Tune in, as Nancy gives us a glimpse into her company, Business Success Unlimited, her passion for owning a business from an early age, and her business podcast, ”Don’t Wait Til Pigs Fly”.To connect with Nancy, visit her website at www.businesssuccessunlimited.com. You can catch her podcast here: https://apple.co/34QJfSZ
2022-01-20
52 min
Reel Buzzed Takes
"Die Another Day" - EP 98
Join the Reel Buzzed 2 as they discuss the Missouri Meth Man, Bill Cosby coming to R Kelly's defense, 18 things non Americans don't understand about American culture, and our review of the 20th James Bond outing, Die Another Day.Director: Lee TamahoriCast:Pierce Brosnan – James BondToby Stephens – Gustav GravesRosamund Pike – Miranda FrostHalle Berry – Jinx JohnsonDame Judy Dench – MMichael Madsen – Damian FalcoJohn Cleese – QRick Yune – Zao
2021-10-07
1h 26
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Jake Sorenson
Jake Sorenson of Sacred Playgrounds joins Don Johnson on this podcast. They talk about the importance of camp in the life of the church and how camp really does raise up committed leaders. This is an important conversation for a LOM leaders.
2021-08-29
48 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Jake Sorenson
Jake Sorenson of Sacred Playgrounds joins Don Johnson on this podcast. They talk about the importance of camp in the life of the church and how camp really does raise up committed leaders. This is an important conversation for a LOM leaders.
2021-08-29
48 min
DJ L-Spade's Common Knowledge and Ran-Dumb Podcasts
Two Johnson's one Podcast. With Actor Don Johnson
Actor Don Johnson and Marcus “L-Spade” Johnson talk about an wide range of topic today. Does Cancel culture exist? In the mist of a massive pandemic the Olympics still move forward does this make sense? What about the Florida yearbook scandal and how to be a successful actor in Japan.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/djlspade/messageSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/djlspade/support
2021-05-28
1h 13
Common Knowledge with Marcus "L-Spade" Johnson
Two Johnson's one Podcast. With Actor Don Johnson
Actor Don Johnson and Marcus “L-Spade” Johnson talk about an wide range of topic today. Does Cancel culture exist? In the mist of a massive pandemic the Olympics still move forward does this make sense? What about the Florida yearbook scandal and how to be a successful actor in Japan.
2021-05-28
1h 12
The Don Johnson Show
A Crisis of Authority and the Death of Truth
What happens when you mix the weak epistemology of the postmodern West with a crooked ruling class? The death of truth. In this episode, Don Johnson and Carl Olson discuss several factors that have led to the current cultural chaos, including the crisis of authority that results from widespread corruption among our media, tech, and political elite. They also examine the phrase "it's not who we are as Americans" and chat about whether calling people to "be good Americans" is a strong enough moral appeal.
2021-01-17
1h 03
The Don Johnson Show
A Culture that Has Forgotten God
Don Johnson and Carl Olson discuss various aspects of of our cultural moment, including the fact that even our religious leaders don't seem willing to offer God's perspective on our predicament. Along they way, they reference a recent New York Times article by Pope Francis as well as "Mr Biden and the Matter of Scandal," a First Things piece by Archbishop Charles Chaput. Carl Olson is the editor of Catholic World Report and the author of several books, including Will Catholic be Left Behind? A Catholic Critique of the Rapture and Today's Prophecy Preachers.
2020-12-06
58 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
LOM Auction Conversation with Daniel Kirschbaum
Don Johnson talks with Daniel Kirschbaum, director of retreat ministries at Rainbow Trail (CO) and serving as the chairperson of the 2020 LOM Auction.
2020-09-21
29 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
LOM Auction Conversation with Daniel Kirschbaum
Don Johnson talks with Daniel Kirschbaum, director of retreat ministries at Rainbow Trail (CO) and serving as the chairperson of the 2020 LOM Auction.
2020-09-21
29 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Nicole Vanderdoes from ELCA Total Inclusion!
Today Don Johnson talks with Nicole VanderDoes, program coordinator for Total Inclusion! An introduction of Nicole to the LOM network and an overview of Total Inclusion! in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2020-09-21
36 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Nicole Vanderdoes from ELCA Total Inclusion!
Today Don Johnson talks with Nicole VanderDoes, program coordinator for Total Inclusion! An introduction of Nicole to the LOM network and an overview of Total Inclusion! in light of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
2020-09-21
36 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Alternatives to Summer Camp in 2020
Don Johnson talks with leaders of four LOM camps discussing the alternatives and virtual experiences they developed in the wake of cancelling summer camp in 2020.
2020-09-21
1h 10
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Alternatives to Summer Camp in 2020
Don Johnson talks with leaders of four LOM camps discussing the alternatives and virtual experiences they developed in the wake of cancelling summer camp in 2020.
2020-09-21
1h 10
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Kyle Lefler
This week Executive Director of LOM Don Johnson talks with Kyle Lefler the Associate Director of Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Lakeside Montana. Kyle shares her COVID-19 experience and what Flathead is doing to continue to serve their staff and guests. She shares valuable insights to help guests feel welcome and safe.
2020-07-21
42 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Kyle Lefler
This week Executive Director of LOM Don Johnson talks with Kyle Lefler the Associate Director of Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp in Lakeside Montana. Kyle shares her COVID-19 experience and what Flathead is doing to continue to serve their staff and guests. She shares valuable insights to help guests feel welcome and safe.
2020-07-21
42 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Knute Orgren
In this episode LOM's Executive Director Don Johnson talks with the Development Director of Camp Calumet Knute Orgren. Knute explains in detail Calumet's one day of giving campaign on June 28th where they were able to receive donations from almost 1,000 people. You will not want to miss this episode.
2020-07-06
46 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Knute Orgen
In this episode LOM's Executive Director Don Johnson talks with the Development Director of Camp Calumet Knute Orgren. Knute explains in detail Calumet's one day of giving campaign on June 28th where they were able to receive donations from almost 1,000 people. You will not want to miss this episode.
2020-07-06
46 min
The Don Johnson Show
The Emperor Has No Clothes
Don and Alden chat about living in a culture in which so many people act in public as if something is true, even when they don't actually believe it. They also discuss why there is no such thing as common sense anymore, and how various churches are dealing with the coronavirus.
2020-05-23
42 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Mark Burkhardt
Don Johnson talks with Mark Burkhardt who is the Director of Faith Formation for the ELCA. Mark has a vast history in Outdoor Ministry and shares his experience and insight with the LOM Community.
2020-03-10
35 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Mark Burkhardt
Don Johnson talks with Mark Burkhardt who is the Director of Faith Formation for the ELCA. Mark has a vast history in Outdoor Ministry and shares his experience and insight with the LOM Community.
2020-03-10
35 min
Pop Culture Fuck Marry Kill
He's having a real Don Johnaissance
This week on Pop Culture Fuck Marry Kill, Kristen and Brandi discuss Olivia Colman’s eyes, the surprising resurgence of Don Johnson, and the - ahem - long and short of wig culture on AppleTV’s The Morning Show. Special guest appearance from Oysters, Clams, & Cockles’ co-host Barrett Dudley for our “Three-Eyed Maven” game.
2019-12-06
00 min
The Don Johnson Show
No Eyes to See
According to Barna researcher Brooke Hempell, "More than any other segment of the population, white evangelicals demonstrate a blindness to the struggle of their African American brothers and sisters.” Why is this? In this episode, Don tackles this question from several angles, and addresses the myth that we live in a post-racist society.Links to go with the show:Black Christians Deserve Better Than Companies (And Churches) Like Relevant Media Group: https://medium.com/@andrehenry/black-christians-deserve-better-than-companies-like-relevant-media-group-42aed44528c9This Topic Got Me Censored and Removed from Conservative Catholic Radio: https://medium.com/@don_43125/this-topic-got-me-censored-and-removed-from-conservative-catholic-radio-6eb...
2019-10-24
35 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Hans Wiersma
In this episode Don Johnson talks with Hans Wiersma, a professor at Augsburg University. Hans is a former camp-counselor, youth director, youth pastor, and youth-and-family pastor (and presently an active church member and a supporter of other ministries). His interest is in looking at why there is a decline in participation in the Christian life, including outdoor ministry. He believes that if you can understand where you’ve been and where you are at, religiously/spiritually speaking, you just might have a better sense of where you might be going. In this episode Don and Hans t...
2019-07-01
46 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Hans Wiersma
In this episode Don Johnson talks with Hans Wiersma, a professor at Augsburg University. Hans is a former camp-counselor, youth director, youth pastor, and youth-and-family pastor (and presently an active church member and a supporter of other ministries). His interest is in looking at why there is a decline in participation in the Christian life, including outdoor ministry. He believes that if you can understand where you’ve been and where you are at, religiously/spiritually speaking, you just might have a better sense of where you might be going. In this episode Don and Hans t...
2019-07-01
46 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Successful Outdoor Ministry Boards
Don Johnson talks with Keith Johnson who is also known as “The Board Coach” for LOM executives and boards who want to strengthen their partnership and improve their effectiveness. Keith will support and train boards and executives by putting the pieces together through offering three services: 1) Board governance workshops; 2) Off-site governance audits; 3) Consultation and support. Keith has 44 years of experience in Lutheran camps and a congregation. Check out Keith’s website at www.theboardcoach.org.
2019-02-09
33 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Successful Outdoor Ministry Boards
Don Johnson talks with Keith Johnson who is also known as “The Board Coach” for LOM executives and boards who want to strengthen their partnership and improve their effectiveness. Keith will support and train boards and executives by putting the pieces together through offering three services: 1) Board governance workshops; 2) Off-site governance audits; 3) Consultation and support. Keith has 44 years of experience in Lutheran camps and a congregation. Check out Keith’s website at www.theboardcoach.org.
2019-02-09
33 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Important Traits for Executive Directors of LOM Organizations
In this podcast Don Johnson, Executive Director of the LOM Network has a conversation with Jeff Barrow, who is currently serving as interim executive director of Sugar Creek (WI). He is also a former parish pastor, former bishop of the Greater Milwaukee Synod, and back in the day, executive director of Koinonia. This podcast is a must listen for all Executive Directors and an important listen for anyone who works for an LOM Organization. Thank you for listening to the podcast and you can find out more about LOM from our website http://lomnetwork.org
2019-01-09
43 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Important Traits for Executive Directors of LOM Organizations
In this podcast Don Johnson, Executive Director of the LOM Network has a conversation with Jeff Barrow, who is currently serving as interim executive director of Sugar Creek (WI). He is also a former parish pastor, former bishop of the Greater Milwaukee Synod, and back in the day, executive director of Koinonia. This podcast is a must listen for all Executive Directors and an important listen for anyone who works for an LOM Organization. Thank you for listening to the podcast and you can find out more about LOM from our website http://lomnetwork.org
2019-01-09
43 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Youth Gathering Director Molly Beck Dean
Don Johnson, Executive Director of LOM had an opportunity to catch up with Molly Beck Dean the Director of the ELCA Youth Gathering.
2018-10-18
31 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Youth Gathering Director Molly Beck Dean
Don Johnson, Executive Director of LOM had an opportunity to catch up with Molly Beck Dean the Director of the ELCA Youth Gathering.
2018-10-18
31 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Pastor Yehiel Curry
Don Johnson Executive Director of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries talks with Pastor Yehiel Curry. Yehiel Curry received his B.A. in Psychology from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL in 1995. Immediately after college he provided mental health counseling and case management to youth and adults with a concentration on the impact of drugs, violence and poverty on communities. His dedication to his church and obedience to the will of God led him to serve as lay Mission Developer /Pastor of Shekinah Chapel Lutheran Church in Riverdale, IL in 2007. Pastor Curry was ordained on April 26, 2009 after successful completion...
2018-09-15
40 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Pastor Yehiel Curry
Don Johnson Executive Director of Lutheran Outdoor Ministries talks with Pastor Yehiel Curry. Yehiel Curry received his B.A. in Psychology from Lewis University in Romeoville, IL in 1995. Immediately after college he provided mental health counseling and case management to youth and adults with a concentration on the impact of drugs, violence and poverty on communities. His dedication to his church and obedience to the will of God led him to serve as lay Mission Developer /Pastor of Shekinah Chapel Lutheran Church in Riverdale, IL in 2007. Pastor Curry was ordained on April 26, 2009 after successful completion...
2018-09-15
40 min
The Don Johnson Show
Race, Justice, and Christians with their Heads in the Sand
Do too many Christians fail to recognize injustice in our culture? That suggestion lit up the phone lines when Don Johnson filled in for Patrick Madrid recently on Relevant Radio. Listen here as Don discusses the recent racial incident at Starbucks with several callers.
2018-05-17
1h 11
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Chandler Carriker
Don Johnson sits down with Chandler Carriker the Associate Director for Constituent Engagement for Lutheran World Relief. They talk about the relationship between Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.
2018-03-26
38 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Chandler Carriker
Don Johnson sits down with Chandler Carriker the Associate Director for Constituent Engagement for Lutheran World Relief. They talk about the relationship between Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Outdoor Ministries.
2018-03-26
38 min
The Don Johnson Show
Hefner and Kaepernick
Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green discuss Hugh Hefner's death and take calls related to the NFL anthem controversy.
2017-10-11
2h 11
The Don Johnson Show
Lady Gaga and the Pharisees
Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green discuss and take calls on a variety of topics, including Lady Gaga's move toward the Church.
2017-10-11
2h 16
The Don Johnson Show
Compassion and Evangelization in a #takeaknee Culture
Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green talk Kaepernick and more.
2017-10-11
1h 24
The Don Johnson Show
What Divorce Does to Kids: An Interview with Leila Miller
Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green Interview Leila Miller about her book Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak
2017-10-11
38 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
A great podcast with your host of LOM Don Johnson!
2017-10-06
30 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
A great podcast with your host of LOM Don Johnson!
2017-10-06
30 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
#1: Conversation with Jake Sorenson
This is the first podcast for the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry. In this episode your host Don Johnson interviews Jake Sorenson about recent research in Outdoor minsitry and what camps can do to use that research in their camps.
2017-05-15
35 min
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries Podcast
Conversation with Jake Sorenson
This is the first podcast for the Lutheran Outdoor Ministry. In this episode your host Don Johnson interviews Jake Sorenson about recent research in Outdoor minsitry and what camps can do to use that research in their camps.
2017-05-15
35 min
The Don Johnson Show
Lee Strobel on The Case for Christ
MP3 Don Johnson talks to former atheist Lee Strobel about the new movie based on his conversion story. Lee tells some behind the scenes stories from the making of The Case for Christ and shares a few of the emotional...
2017-04-19
22 min
The Don Johnson Show
The Art of Discerning What Movies We Should Watch
MP3 Don Johnson and Timmerie Millington discuss the current controversies surrounding the blockbuster movies Beauty and the Beast and The Shack. Also, why are we so judgmental when it comes to food? And Don has some good news regarding his...
2017-03-17
48 min
The Don Johnson Show
Sarah Silverman, The Sexual Revolution, and the Modern Feminist Dilemma
MP3 Don and Timmerie Millington discuss Lent, The Oscars, and Sarah Silverman's struggle with motherhood. Along the way the chat about what it means to be a true feminist and introduce Don's new documentary project about the sexual revolution.
2017-03-06
48 min
The Don Johnson Show
How to Talk to Atheists, Mormons, and Jehovah's Witnesses
MP3 Don and Kaylyn Green break down Stephen Colbert’s discussion with atheist Ricky Gervais about God, science, and religion. Don introduces his new online evangelization course. Don chats with Trent Horn about Mormonism and Jehovah’s Witnesses as part of the...
2017-02-18
48 min
The Don Johnson Show
How to Be a Better Witness to Your Faith
MP3 Don talks with Cy Keller about his new position as host of Catholic Answers Live and the role of Catholic radio in the culture. Don just released a new online course: Personal Evangelization: How to be a More Effective...
2017-02-05
48 min
The Don Johnson Show
Rogue One, Jack in the Box Tacos, and Why we Should Get Outside
MP3 Don Johnson and Cy Kellet discuss whether Rogue One fits into the original Star Wars universe, America's obsession with Jack in the Box tacos, and the benefits of experiencing nature.
2017-01-06
48 min
The Don Johnson Show
How The Historic Enemies of the Church Support the Claims of Christianity
MP3 Don talks with Gary Michuta, author of Hostile Witnesses, about how the enemies of the Church in history provide strong evidence for its truth. Also, Don discusses C.S. Lewis on the difference between faith and emotion, and offers some...
2016-11-21
48 min
The Don Johnson Show
Interview with Novelist Michael D. O'Brien
MP3 Don talks with best-selling author Michael O'Brien about several of books, including his latest The Fool of New York City. Also, Don discusses The Metanoia Project and offers a few thoughts on how the Hatmaker fiasco shows the futility...
2016-11-04
47 min
The Don Johnson Show
How Not to Evangelize
The Don Johnson Show, 11-20-15 Segment 1: Don breaks down Stephen Colbert's attempt to draw Bill Maher back to the Church. Segment 2: An interview with former atheist Devin Rose. Devin shares a bit about his journey and discusses his...
2015-11-23
47 min
The Don Johnson Show
On Hell and How to Avoid It
The Don Johnson Show 11-13-15 Segment 1: Don answers a couple of listener emails about hell. Is it really fair that one would spend eternity in hell for a few short years of sin on earth, and isn't it coercive...
2015-11-13
46 min
The Don Johnson Show
Demons, Scientology, Atheist Pastors, and More
The Don Johnson Show, November 6, 2015 Segment 1: After Scientology, Leah Remini Finds 'Amazing' Comfort in Catholic Church and I'm a Presbyterian Minister Who Doesn't Believe in God Segment 2: Were the gospel writers just borrowing from ancient myths...
2015-11-06
46 min
The Don Johnson Show
Saints, Social Justice, and Using Magnets to Zap Away Belief in God
The Don Johnson Show, October 30, 2015 Don chats with author and new media guru Brandon Vogt about a variety of subjects, including the Saints, social justice, StrangeNotions.com, and his role in the new film Convinced. In the second half...
2015-11-03
47 min
The Don Johnson Show
Why the Church is More Attractive When it Stands Against the Cultural Tide
October 16, 2015 On the day of the theatrical premiere of Convinced, Don talks to one of the film's stars, former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson. He also discusses a letter sent to the Synod on the Family by over...
2015-10-26
46 min
The Don Johnson Show
Too Cool to be Christian
10-17-14 Don and Brandon break down a segment from Orange is the New Black and answer listener email about Don's conversion to Catholicism, among other topics. Links to go with the show: Smarter than Thou by Charles C.W. Cooke From...
2014-10-18
59 min
The Don Johnson Show
Why The Same-Sex Marriage Debate is More Important Than You Think
April 25, 2014 Don and Brandon discuss some aspects of the debate over same-sex marriage. Don argues that the discussion is ultimately about competing religions; it is an argument over who we should worship. Some links to go with the...
2014-04-26
53 min
The Don Johnson Show
A Call to Real Life and True Love
February 14, 2014 Don and Brandon discuss the shallowness of contemporary life and how the "hook-up culture" is missing out, not only on love, but even on sex. Don quotes from Dwight Longenecker's new book The Romance of Religion.
2014-02-15
1h 03
The Don Johnson Show
Petty Bureaucrats, Blaise Pascal, and the Paradox of the Human Condition
January 10, 2014 Don and Brandon discuss the latest political scandal and the latest review of Don's new book.
2014-01-10
57 min
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Henri of the Baha'i Faith
MP3 Don talks with caller Henri, a convert to the Baha'i religion.
2013-12-03
43 min
The Don Johnson Show
Why Atheist Sunday Assemblies are More like Some Churches than Christians Want to Admit
November 15, 2013 Don and Brandon discuss some ways to find an accurate interpretation of the Bible and Don finds some parallels between the "atheist church" movement and some Christian approaches to gathering on Sundays.
2013-11-22
54 min
The Don Johnson Show
God, Parking Tickets, and Dogmatic Pastors who Don't Like Dogmatism
November 8, 2013 Don and Brandon share some personal stories from the last week and discuss how they relate to our view of God.
2013-11-10
56 min
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Atheist Blogger and Author Bob Seidensticker
(MP3) Don talks with Bob Seidensticker, a popular atheist blogger at Patheos. Bob is also the author of Cross Examined: An Unconventional Spiritual Journey and Future Hype: The Myths of Technology Change.
2013-09-20
55 min
The Don Johnson Show
The Atheist Quaker who Longs for More
September 13, 2013 Don and Brandon talk about last week's caller, Don's new book, and a very interesting article by Nat Case, an atheist Quaker who still hasn't found what he is looking for.
2013-09-13
54 min
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Brett the Atheist
(MP3) Don talks with caller Brett about his materialistic atheistic worldview.
2013-09-07
55 min
The Don Johnson Show
Not the Real Thing
The Don Johnson Show, 8-30-13 Would people in today's culture still go on vacation if they didn't get to post pictures of it on facebook? In this episode, Don and Brandon discuss that and more, including Don's new book How...
2013-08-31
1h 04
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Naturalist Matthew Ferguson Part 2
The Don Johnson Show, 4-5-13 Don compares worldviews with metaphysical naturalist blogger Matthew Ferguson, a doctoral student at UC Irvine. In this part of the conversation, Don and Matthew discuss science and miracles. Some links to go with the show:...
2013-04-09
1h 18
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Naturalist Matthew Ferguson Part 1
April 5, 2013 Don compares worldviews with metaphysical naturalist blogger Matthew Ferguson, a doctoral student at UC Irvine. In this part of the conversation, Don and Matthew discuss the "mind-body" problem faced by reductionistic materialism. Some links to go with...
2013-04-06
1h 01
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Wesley the Atheist Ex-Pastor, Part 2
MP3 Don talks with atheist caller Wesley. Wesley grew up Christian and attended Dallas Baptist University and Dallas Theological Seminary, receiving a B.A. and M.A. in Philosophy. He then worked as a pastor for several years before giving up the...
2012-09-13
1h 01
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Wesley the Atheist Ex-Pastor, Part 1
MP3 Don talks with atheist caller Wesley. Wesley grew up Christian and attended Dallas Baptist University and Dallas Theological Seminary, receiving a B.A and M.A. in Philosophy. He then worked as a pastor for several years before giving up the...
2012-09-13
1h 09
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Jason the Ex-Christian
(MP3) Don and Brandon take a call from Jason, who abandoned a version of Christianity after 25 years of belief and ministry to became a "secular humanist." A key line from this conversation occurs at around the 1:15 mark: After...
2012-05-04
1h 26
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
The Pastor that Rejected Christianity
(MP3) Don talks with Wes, a secular humanist chaplain. Wes recently rejected Christianity after 10 years as an evangelical pastor. He has a B.A. in Biblical Studies with a minor in philosophy from Dallas Baptist University and an M.A. in...
2012-05-04
1h 23
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Farhan the ex-Muslim Agnostic
(MP3) Don and Brandon talk with Farhan Qureshi of beliefrevision.com. Farhan is an ex-Muslim who now is part of a Unitarian Universalist congregation. He describes himself as a truth seeker, a free thinker, an agnostic theist, a relativist, a mystic,...
2012-05-04
1h 20
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Cameron the Atheist
(MP3) Don gets a call from Cambridge, England and spends the hour comparing worldviews with Cameron.
2011-05-11
1h 04
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Debate with Jared the Atheist
(MP3) Don and Brandon take a call from Jared, who thinks that belief in God is a stupid leap into irrationality.
2011-04-06
56 min
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Bill the Naturalist
(MP3) Don and Brandon talk with Bill, an atheist caller from Virginia. In a discussion that ranges from bears to objective morality, each man presents and defends some evidences for their worldview.
2011-03-23
1h 26
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Atheist Emery Wang
(MP3) Don talks to Emery Wang, founder of losingmyreligion.com and co-host of the podcast A Christian and an Atheist.
2011-02-24
1h 01
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Justin the Atheist
MP3 Don and Brandon compare worldviews with caller Justin. They discuss, among other topics, why Don thinks Justin's understanding of Christianity is faulty and whether the accuracy of the scientific method is actually evidence for atheism.
2011-02-02
1h 09
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Debate with Aaron the Agnostic about The Problem of Evil
MP3 Don and Brandon talk again with caller Aaron, this time about what the existence of evil in the world tells us about whether or not God exists and what he is like if he does.
2009-08-05
1h 09
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Atheist Caller Gabriel
(MP3) Don and Brandon compare worldviews with listener Gabriel, an atheist who had some questions about their use of the moral argument.
2009-05-20
58 min
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with Aaron the Agnostic
(MP3) Don and Brandon talk to caller Aaron about whether or not you can approach a topic like the resurrection without some presuppositions about the nature of reality.
2009-05-20
1h 08
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Discussion with "Boredom" about the Evidence Supporting Our Respective Worldviews
(MP3) BoredomConsumesEverything" calls into the Don Johnson Show because he doesn't think there is any evidence to support a theistic worldview.
2009-01-14
42 min
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Debate with Dr.Robert Price, Part 6
(MP3) This is Part 6 of a debate hosted by OpposingViews.net between Don and Dr. Robert Price on the resurrection. After an introduction by Paul Arends, Don and Brandon discuss the debate to this point and address some of the...
2008-11-09
1h 06
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Debate with Dr.Robert Price, Part 3
(MP3) This is Part 3 of a debate hosted by OpposingViews.net between Don and Dr. Robert Price on the resurrection. In this episode Paul Arnends interviews Don and gets his response to last weeks discussion with Dr. Price.
2008-10-04
1h 10
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Debate with Dr.Robert Price, Part 2
(MP3) This is Part 2 of a debate hosted by OpposingViews.net between Don and Dr. Robert Price on the resurrection. In this episode Paul Arnends interviews Dr. Price and gets his response to Don's argument in Part 1 of the...
2008-10-04
1h 06
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Debate with Dr.Robert Price, Part 1
(MP3) Don is interviewed by Paul Arnends of OpposingViews.net. This is part 1 of a debate in which Paul will alternate between interviewing Don and Dr. Robert Price on the subject of the historicity of the resurrection. Dr. Price is...
2008-10-04
1h 13
Christianity vs. Other Worldviews
Debate with Sigfried the Naturalist
(MP3) Caller Sigfried defends his naturalistic worldview against Don's claims that it cannot account for rationality or morality. Later in the conversation, Don makes a case for the historicity of the resurrection of Christ and answers some of Sigfried's questions...
2007-10-05
1h 43