Josh McPherson
by Stronger Man Nation
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About this podcast
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. Stronger Man Nation equips men to lead with courage, conviction, and Christ-centered purpose.
Whether you're a husband, father, or young man seeking direction, this podcast offers practical tools and gospel-driven encouragement for your journey. Learn more and explore resources at strongermannation.com.
Episodes
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- The Cost of Faithfulness Just Went Up · 48 minIn the wake of the 2026 elections, where does America go from here—and how should Christians respond? In Part 2 of Pastors Josh, Kyle and Adam processing the midterm election…
- A Biblical Response to the 2026 Midterms · 54 minThe 2026 midterm elections have shaken American politics—but what do the results mean for the Church? Pastor Josh McPherson joins Pastors Adam James and Kyle McMullen to unpack…
- Are Washington Voters Being Deceived? The Truth Behind I-645 | Adam James · 40 minAs Washington State approaches a consequential election, Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Adam James challenge the deceptive messaging behind political advertisements, question…
- Christians CAN'T Afford to NOT VOTE | Adam James · 1 h 9 minIs Washington State at a turning point? Pastor Josh McPherson and Adam James unpack the stakes of the 2026 midterm elections, what Adam learned running for political office, and…
- What Should Christians Really Believe About Israel? | Tim Barton | Part 3 · 51 minWhat should Christians really believe about Israel? Is the Church the fulfillment of Israel? And how should believers respond to the growing political controversy and…
- How Christians Should Think About Voting | Tim Barton | Part 2 · 59 minShould 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…
- The Truth About Islam, Religious Liberty & America’s Founding | Tim Barton | Part 1 · 1 h 9 minWhat 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…
- The Parenting Hacks of the Strongest Families in the World | Scott Donnell | Part 2 · 1 h 2 minThe 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…
- 18 Habits That Can Transform Your Life | Scott Donnell | Part 1 · 23 minScott 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…
- Why Christians Must Fight for Truth | Frank Turek · 53 minWhat 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…
- How to Crush Your Family Vacation This Summer · 31 minPastor 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 McPherson Father-Son Reading List · 1 h 4 minPastor 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…
- Church Gossip, Online Influencers, Rejection, and Getting Married Young · 51 minHow 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…
- When Your Best Efforts Still Aren’t Enough · 1 h 8 minIn 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…
- The End Is Near: When Trying Harder Is Not Enough · 1 h 8 minGod’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…
- The Cure for National Amnesia · 1 h 14 minPastor 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…
- Wins, Losses, Onward · 1 h 22 minIn 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…
- The Pastors' Role in the Foundation of America | Tim Barton · 1 h 5 minTim 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…
- A Small Taste of Freedom Con · 1 h 9 minGET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Freedom Con 2026: Rise of the Statesman June 19-20, 2026 • Father’s Day Weekend The Gorge Amphitheater, George, Washington REGISTER…
- Steer Clear of These 4 Distractions · 1 h 11 minIn 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…
- The Greatest Threat to God’s People Isn’t Outside the Church · 1 h 0 minIn 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…
- You May Need to Adjust Your Expectations About Christianity · 1 h 1 minPastor 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…
- Unhealthy Grandparents, Quitting Sports, and Getting Married · 51 minIn 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…
- What Parents Need to Know About Scripture, Youth Sports, and Discipleship · 59 minShould 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…
- What Happens When a Nation Rejects God? | Seth Gruber · 1 h 18 minPastor 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…
- Mission, Mockery, and Leadership Moxie · 1 h 3 minWhat 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…
- Healthy Boundaries Your Children Need to Have · 45 minIn 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…
- The Missing Piece in the Church Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 5 · 45 minWhy 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…
- To Not Discipline Is to HATE Your Children · 51 minIn 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…
- What to Do When God Calls You Into the Unknown · 1 h 5 minWhat 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…
- Questions New Christian Parents Have Been Asking · 26 minIn 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…
- How to Pray for and Support Your Husband | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 4 · 37 minIn 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…
- How to Discipline Children the Right Way · 28 minWhen 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…
- Statesmen in Training: A Vision for Young Men Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 3 · 24 minWhat 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…
- Why Your Marriage Keeps Getting Stuck · 48 minIn 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…
- Are You Going to Leave This Nation Better Than You Found It? · 1 h 8 minThis 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…
- Rise of the Statesman | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 2 · 46 minJoin 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…
- What Every Young Man Needs Before Getting Married · 44 minPastor 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…
- Dr. Frank Turek Breaks Down the Harrowing Final Moments of Charlie Kirk's Life · 1 h 7 minDr. 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…
- 41,000 Votes Will FLIP Washington State – Why It’s NOT a Lost Cause | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 1 · 40 min41,000 Votes Will FLIP Washington State – Why It’s NOT a Lost Cause | Road to the Gorge Ep. 1 Christian men of Washington and America — enough is enough. In this explosive first…
- Following Jesus With Vision, Faith, and Action · 1 h 19 minThis 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…
- Black Robe Regiment: The Forgotten Pastors Who Fought for America · 48 minTim 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…
- The Future Favors the Bold | Nate Schatzline & Adam James · 1 h 20 minPastor/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…
- Exciting Things Are Rolling Out | Sacred Assembly · 54 minIn 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…
- Isn’t God Worthy of Your Best? · 1 h 11 minIn 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…
- God Builds, Then He Fills | Sacred Assembly | Pastor Mark Driscoll · 1 h 10 minPastor 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…
- What’s Coming Is Not Risk, but Reward | Sacred Assembly · 41 minIn 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…
- Hear God; Obey God · 1 h 9 minYou 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…
- Why You Must Marry Breakthrough to Follow-Through | Sacred Assembly | Russell Johnson · 1 h 41 minAt 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…
- When Heaven Opens a Window | Sacred Assembly · 1 h 6 minWhat 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…
