The Don Johnson Show

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. 

Carl Olson joins Don to discuss Fiducia Supplicans, the Catholic Church's recently released document that allows a "blessing" for same-sex "couples."

Carl Olson joins Don to discuss the similarities between Andy Stanley's recent Unconditional conference and the ongoing Catholic Synod on Synodality. In both instances leaders claim to want to "journey together with people," especially those with same sex attraction, without bringing theology or doctrine into the conversation. It is a fool's errand.Links to go with the show:Synodality, Soteriology, and “Sharing the journey”Welcome to the Church of Perpetual Change and Confusion Can Ministry be Unhinged from Theology?When Being Affirming Isn't Loving

Welcoming sinners where they are is one thing; affirming them in their sin and encouraging them to stay there is another. Carl Olson joins Don to discuss the disturbing tendency among Church leaders to use the language of love and grace to entrench people in destructive lifestyles.Links to go with show:How much Sexual Sin is OK?The conflict over Communion is really about the cheapening of God's graceThe Consequences of Not Taking Sin SeriouslyWhat is Salvation?Called to Be Children of God: The Catholic Theology of Human Deification Twisted Unto Destruction: How Bible Alone Theology Made the World a Worse PlaceThe Cost of Discipleship

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

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

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

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.

Who is really following the science, here? Don and Alden discuss the increasingly cult-like and superstitious nature of the pro-lockdown postion.Links to go with the show:Why Christianity is the Worldview that Best Supports Science: http://donjohnsonministries.org/why-christianity-is-the-worldview-that-best-supports-science/Masking craziness:https://www.oregonlive.com/sports/john_canzano/2021/04/high-school-coach-calls-on-oregon-health-authority-and-governor-to-reconsider-mask-mandate-for-distance-runners.htmlhttps://www.outkick.com/gretchen-whitmers-michigan-lunatics-tell-2-year-olds-to-mask-up/ Fauci the Messiahhttps://twitter.com/CalebJHull/status/1386700740228521988/video/1https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/24/opinion/sunday/anthony-fauci.html

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.

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.

Don and Alden try to makes sense of some of the latest coronavirus developments by following the money. They also discuss Alden's interview with Erik Rittenberry about Erik's article "The American Life is Killing You."

Don and Alden discuss the history of propaganda in America, and how the practices and principles perfected in the first half of the twentieth century are still being used to great effect today.

Don and Alden discuss an America in which the media and political ruling class is completely corrupt and the general population seems to have only fear and anger to keep them going each day.

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.

Don and Alden discuss why mask wearing has become such a cultural flash point. They also examine what it means that the government is deciding what is essential and what isn't, and how this differs from their normal lawmaking role.

Don and Alden discuss the negative role social media is having on the coronavirus debate, and how relating to people only online makes it much more difficult to find truth, or even just common ground. They also talk about how historical ignorance leads people to be more trusting of their cultural gatekeepers, and how the way the media markets fear makes people far less rational when it comes to evaluating risk.

Don and Alden talk about the latest developments in the Coronapocalypse, and discuss why it is important to be willing to follow the evidence where it leads, even when it overturns something you have long thought to be true.

Why is it currently socially unacceptable to ask questions? Do we have to simply accept the “official” narrative of events and blindly obey our media and political overlords? What can we learn from scripture and history about our current cultural moment? And are we actually living in The Truman Show? On this Coronavirus edition of the show, Don is joined by artist and filmmaker Alden Olmstead to tackle these issues and more. You can learn more about Alden and find the t-shirt we discuss on the show at http://www.aldenolmsted.com

What is the Bible? Protestants like to say "The Word of God." OK, what is the word of God? Protestants like to say, "The Bible?" How does that work?In this episode Don unpacks some common errors many Protestants make in understanding how God reveals himself, and what part the Bible plays in that revelation.

Since we ignore the Bible on slavery, shouldn't we ignore it on a host of other issues as well, including same sex sexual activity? Don tackles that argument and discusses the difference between Catholic and Protestant views of scripture, showing how the doctrine of sola scriptura has played out in history.Links to go with the show:Fr. James Martin finds this argument "interesting": https://twitter.com/JamesMartinSJ/status/1187090285332967424The Civil War as a Theological Crisis: https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Crisis-Steven-Janice-Lectures/dp/0807830127Did the Church Ever Support Slavery? https://www.catholic.com/magazine/online-edition/did-the-church-ever-support-slavery

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-6ebbe3c142b9Summary of Ferguson DOJ Report: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/03/04/the-12-key-highlights-from-the-dojs-scathing-ferguson-report/I Can't Breathe: A Killing on Bay Street: https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Breathe-Killing-Bay-Street/dp/0812988841/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=i+can%27t+breathe&qid=1571810439&sr=8-2The Case for Reparations: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/

Don discusses the idolatry at the heart of the current culture war, arguing that both liberals and conservatives are on the wrong side of the battle that ultimately matters.

In the early 1990s, the number of Americans claiming no religious affiliation suddenly spiked. Don discusses an Atlantic article by Derek Thompson that offers some reasons why. Some links to go with the show:How America Lost Its Religion: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/09/atheism-fastest-growing-religion-us/598843/The Real Origins of the Religious Right: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133_Page2.htmlThe Treasure of the Family: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11629208/donjohnsonthetreasureoffamily

Don reviews Toy Story 4 and wonders how such a traditional story line got past the studio gatekeepers.

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.

Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green discuss Hugh Hefner's death and take calls related to the NFL anthem controversy.

Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green discuss and take calls on a variety of topics, including Lady Gaga's move toward the Church.

Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green talk Kaepernick and more.

Don Johnson and Kaylyn Green Interview Leila Miller about her book Primal Loss: The Now Adult Children of Divorce Speak

Don interviews Dr. Benjamin Wiker about his book The Reformation 500 Years Later: 12 Things You Need to Know.

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...

MP3 Don and Timmerie join you for their second episode of Trending featuring: Breaking exclusive news of undercover journalist/investigators David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt’s 15 felony charges. MARVEL faces backfire over character changes catering SWJ and female characters. They also...

MP3 An Australian woman wants to make it illegal to be a stay-at-home mom. Comedian John Crist has this week's viral video with "Church Hunters" Time Magazine resurrects the "Is God Dead?" cover with a query about truth.

MP3 Don and Timmerie discuss the weaknesses of trying to make the Bible one's sole authority for faith, the rise of "born again virgins," and the N.Y. Times' attempt to figure out what it means to be human.

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...

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.

MP3 Don and Timmerie Millington discuss several stories from the week, including: According to survey of Millenials, sex before dating is OK, but a cracked phone is a turn off. "Casual" Sex is never actually casual. Chance the Rapper won...

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...

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...

MP3 Why exclude feminists for life from the march for women? Smart kids and dumb phones. Don talks to Lucy Beckett about her Reformation novel The Time Before You Die Gender and gravity as social constructs.

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.

MP3 Don discusses the fake news problem in the culture and how it relates to the end of the mislabeled Middle Ages. Junior Knows Best: How a troubling trope has taken over contemporary animated movies

MP3 Denzel Washington on Journalism and Truth Telling Be a Bookworm, Not a Goldfish Why Christmas Should Bother Everyone 10 Simple Ways to Slow Down this Advent

MP3 Post-Truth, the Word of the Year Jimmy Akin talks about his new book A Daily Defense You Should Thank God that your Kids are Mediocre Athletes

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...

MP3 Don offers some thoughts on the election, particularly in the context of how Christians can be an effective prophetic voice within the current political climate. Articles to go with the show: Time for Christians to Unplug from Our Secular...

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...

Don introduces The Metanoia Project, an interactive television series in the spirit of his film Convinced.

MP3 Don talks with Dr. Peter Kreeft about his 2 latest books, How to be Holy: First Steps in Becoming a Saint and I Burned for Your Peace: Augustine's Confessions Unpacked.