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Josh McPherson
by Stronger Man Nation
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.
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The Parenting Hacks of the Strongest Families in the World | Scott Donnell | Part 2
The 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 explore what separates families that fade after a generation or two from families that continue growing stronger. They talk...
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18 Habits That Can Transform Your Life | Scott Donnell | Part 1
Scott 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 media platform, and his plans. They discuss holy fear, fear of man, the “heresy of hustle,” mammon, radical surrender,...
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Why Christians Must Fight for Truth | Frank Turek
What 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 Marxism, Christianity and politics, the loss of logic in modern education, and how Christians can stand courageously for what…
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How to Crush Your Family Vacation This Summer
Pastor 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 difference between a family trip, a restful vacation, and a couples getaway while encouraging parents to set...
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The McPherson Father-Son Reading List
Pastor 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 classics, historical adventures, biographies, Westerns, and fantasy, they discuss the books that have shaped their faith,...
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Church Gossip, Online Influencers, Rejection, and Getting Married Young
How 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 marriage? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with his son Levi to discuss spiritual authority,...
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When Your Best Efforts Still Aren’t Enough
In 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 Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s walls and led the people through remarkable reform, compromise quickly returned when constant...
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The End Is Near: When Trying Harder Is Not Enough
God’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 Israel’s history reveals both the faithfulness of God and the inability of humanity to save itself. The answer is not to try...
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The Cure for National Amnesia
Pastor 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 they are living in and become vulnerable to destructive lies. But when Scripture is publicly proclaimed, clearly...
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Wins, Losses, Onward
In 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 is marked by wins, losses, and onward obedience. Even after great victories, critics remain and enemies intimidate, but...
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The Pastors' Role in the Foundation of America | Tim Barton
Tim 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 helped shape the nation through biblical preaching and courageous discipleship. From John Wise and George Whitefield to…
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A Small Taste of Freedom Con
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Freedom Con 2026: Rise of the Statesman June 19-20, 2026 • Father’s Day Weekend The Gorge Amphitheater, George, Washington REGISTER: https://www.FreedomCon26.com In this message, Pastor Josh McPherson casts vision for Freedom Con (starting this Friday!) and explains why this...
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Steer Clear of These 4 Distractions
In 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. Like Nehemiah, Christians must learn to say, “I am doing a great work and cannot come down,” refusing to live for the...
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The Greatest Threat to God’s People Isn’t Outside the Church
In 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 leaders confront injustice with both justice and mercy. Churches, families, and nations are strengthened when sin is...
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You May Need to Adjust Your Expectations About Christianity
Pastor 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 Christians to stand firm under criticism, fight for their families, rebuild what’s broken, and remain faithful to Jesus even...
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Unhealthy Grandparents, Quitting Sports, and Getting Married
In 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 grandparents, family boundaries, and preparing young men and women for marriage, this conversation is packed with practical...
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What Parents Need to Know About Scripture, Youth Sports, and Discipleship
Should 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 wife Sharon tackle two massive parenting questions: how to teach kids the Bible in an age-appropriate way, and how to keep...
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What Happens When a Nation Rejects God? | Seth Gruber
Pastor 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 and the collapse of Western civilization to the role of the Church in resisting cultural evil, this episode dives deep…
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Mission, Mockery, and Leadership Moxie
What 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 life of Nehemiah. This sermon is a call to stop sitting on the sidelines and start rebuilding the ruins in our hearts,...
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Healthy Boundaries Your Children Need to Have
In 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 church? Are we sheltering our kids too much? How do we raise children with strong values in a culture pulling them the...
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The Missing Piece in the Church Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 5
Why 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 discouragement and fear to rethinking the church’s role in politics & statesmanship, this episode is a rally cry. If you’ve felt...
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To Not Discipline Is to HATE Your Children
In 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 who thrive. From setting clear standards in the home to modeling repentance and building strong community, this...
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What to Do When God Calls You Into the Unknown
What 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 come together in the life of a believer. Learn how to step out in faith, rebuild what’s broken, and recognize God’s…
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Questions New Christian Parents Have Been Asking
In 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 the home to how to build meaningful relationships with your kids, respond to difficult family situations, and shape a...
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How to Pray for and Support Your Husband | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 4
In 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 ever. From powerful testimonies of restored marriages to practical ways women can encourage, pray for, and support…
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How to Discipline Children the Right Way
When 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 through a biblical lens: correcting both behavior and heart, establishing clear standards, and raising children to…
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Statesmen in Training: A Vision for Young Men Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 3
What 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, father-son relationships, and the importance of stepping into responsibility early. From marriage and work to faith…
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Why Your Marriage Keeps Getting Stuck
In 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 think about multiple miscarriages and life-threatening pregnancy complications, how to respond when marital conflict…
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Are You Going to Leave This Nation Better Than You Found It?
This 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, we see that God gives burdens not to crush us—but to mobilize us. Christianity is not about escape, but engagement. As…
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Rise of the Statesman | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 2
Join 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 Adam James break down why the Gorge Amphitheater is about to become ground zero for biblical brotherhood, and real...
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What Every Young Man Needs Before Getting Married
Pastor 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 wrong goal, to how young men know they’re ready for marriage, this episode tackles modern misconceptions with biblical...
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Dr. Frank Turek Breaks Down the Harrowing Final Moments of Charlie Kirk's Life
Dr. 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 the full eyewitness story: the final walks and conversations with Charlie about government, the resurrection, family,...
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41,000 Votes Will FLIP Washington State – Why It’s NOT a Lost Cause | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 1
41,000 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 episode of Road to Freedom Con, we expose the truth: Washington State is not a lost cause. Despite 42 years of unbroken...
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Following Jesus With Vision, Faith, and Action
This 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 faith, courage, holiness, and action. God has prepared good works for His people, and this sermon calls the church to step...
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Black Robe Regiment: The Forgotten Pastors Who Fought for America
Tim 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 White House, they unpack the REAL Black Robe Regiment — the pastors who literally won the American Revolution. You were…
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The Future Favors the Bold | Nate Schatzline & Adam James
Pastor/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 honey.” From Matthew 3, he calls the church to be a bold, consecrated movement that prepares the way for the Lord and...
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Exciting Things Are Rolling Out | Sacred Assembly
In 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 service time changes that will be happening soon, then walks through several of the prophetic words over Grace City, and how...
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Isn’t God Worthy of Your Best?
In 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 for what’s next. From Cain & Abel to King David’s altar and the temple offerings in Chronicles, we see that God isn’t...
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God Builds, Then He Fills | Sacred Assembly | Pastor Mark Driscoll
Pastor 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 for a continued rhythm of prayer, planning, fasting, and faith for favor. With twelve key words, he unpacks spiritual...
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What’s Coming Is Not Risk, but Reward | Sacred Assembly
In 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 three defining words—not risk, reward; portions; breakthrough—this message calls the church into consecration, disciplined...
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Hear God; Obey God
You 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 McPherson unpacks why wisdom starts with fearing God, why obedience turns the volume up on God’s voice, and why a church...
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Why You Must Marry Breakthrough to Follow-Through | Sacred Assembly | Russell Johnson
At 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 plants the seed of faith, and how Jesus’ authority changes everything. Ask, believe, press in, and don’t let fear set…
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When Heaven Opens a Window | Sacred Assembly
What 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, testimony, prayer, and obedience—because revival isn’t a spectacle, it’s the Holy Spirit’s normal work accelerated for...
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A Season of Sacred Assembly
This marks a unique moment in the life of Grace City. Pastor Josh McPherson begins our first Sacred Assembly—one of ten over the next five weeks—defining revival and calling our church into a focused rhythm of worship, prayer, and family discipleship. Church is for God. And when God is central,...
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When the God Who Is Everywhere Decides to Be Somewhere | Russell Johnson
What happens when God draws unusually near? In this fiery message at Grace City Church during Church Camp, Russell Johnson from The Pursuit Church teaches from Acts 10 (Cornelius & Peter) and unpacks the signs of revival. If you’ve been praying for awakening, this is your call to respond—revival...
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The Life That Pleases God: Faith in Action
What kind of life pleases God? According to Hebrews, it’s a life of faith—and Pastor Josh McPherson makes it plain: faith is obedience. In this message, Pastor Josh calls Grace City Church into a continued season of consecration through prayer and fasting, urging the church to get “off the X” and...
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10 Prophetic Words for Grace City
Pastor Josh McPherson, on the fourth night of Church Camp 2026, shares 10 prophetic words for Grace City Church in what he believes is a kairos moment—an uncommon season of spiritual hunger, repentance, and renewed longing for God’s presence. He defines prophetic words as timely, biblical, and...
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The Five Fleeces & The Vision
In this catalytic message, Pastor Josh McPherson announces an audacious new chapter for Grace City Church: an opportunity to secure and steward 50 acres as a “forward operating base” for the Family Capital of the World—and the long-range vision of launching Vector West University, a four-year...
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“A Submitted Dream Is a Successful Dream” | Nate Schatzline
Texas State Rep and pastor Nate Schatzline calls Grace City to consecration—a fully submitted life and dream that belongs to Jesus, not us. Through stories of family, political battles, and personal freedom, he argues that private holiness fuels public reformation, and that God is looking for...
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Dwell in the Land God Assigned You | Russell Johnson
In this prophetic message from Genesis 26, Pastor Russell Johnson from The Pursuit Church calls believers to dwell in the land God assigned (not run to “Egypt”), trust the authority of Scripture, sow in faith even in famine, and dig again the wells the enemy tried to cover. The best days for your...
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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.
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