Conversations That Matter

Jon Harris

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    Daniel McCarthy on Massie Defeat, Neocons, and America's Role in the World

    Daniel McCarthy (Heritage Foundation & Modern Age) joins Jon Harris to discuss the evolution of Republican foreign policy from Reagan to Trump, the defeat of Thomas Massie, and the tension between restraint, realism, and neoconservatism. A must-watch for conservatives wrestling with America’s role in the world today. Topics include: Reagan’s peace through strength, Bush-era nation-building, Trump’s transactional approach, historical conservative thought (Washington, Calhoun, Taft), current challenges with Iran/Israel, and why Massie’s loss reveals deeper party realities. 0:00:12 - Welcome & Introduction to Daniel McCarthy 00:01:02 - Massie Defeat & Republican Foreign Policy Vacuum Post-Reagan 00:02:17 - Pre-Reagan Conservative Foreign Policy & Cold War Mindset 00:03:32 - Ronald Reagan's "Peace Through Strength" 00:06:24 - Post-Cold War Shift: Bush Sr. to George W. Bush Neoconservatism 00:09:27 - Trump's Break with Forever Wars & America First Realism 00:10:52 - Historical Conservative Restraint: Washington, Calhoun, Taft, Rand Paul 00:17:23 - Realism vs. Idealism: Iran, Israel, Nuclear Threats & Modern Dilemmas 00:28:57 - The Limits of "Fortress America" in a Global Economy 00:32:08 - Trump's Transactional Approach vs. Neocon Romanticism 00:35:07 - Thomas Massie's Defeat: Israel Lobby, Party Loyalty & Future of Anti-Zionism 00:42:44 - Where Does Anti-Zionism Fit — GOP or Democrats? 00:51:11 - Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Daniel McCarthy Our Sponsors: * Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    52 min
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    Megan Basham - In the Valley of Cancer

    Jon Harris sits down with journalist and author Megan Basham to discuss her journey of faith amid cancer. While her book Shepherds for Sale climbed the New York Times bestseller list, Megan was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation for stage 3 colon cancer (later upgraded to stage 4). She opens up about the fear, the fight, the deep spiritual lessons learned in the valley, and how God has drawn her closer to Him through suffering. Megan shares candidly about family, motherhood, processing mortality, the difference in how men and women face terminal illness, rejecting fear through providence, and the surprising peace God has given her. This episode is a moving testimony of leaning on Christ when everything is uncertain. If you're walking through illness, loss, or uncertainty, Megan’s story will encourage you to trust that no molecule — including every cancer cell — is outside of God’s sovereign control. 0:00 - Introduction & Welcoming Megan Basham 2:10 - Megan's Impact, Shepherds for Sale & Sounding the Alarm 5:30 - The Surreal Year: NYT Bestseller While Fighting Cancer 8:45 - Stage 3 Colon Cancer Diagnosis & Attacks During Treatment 11:40 - Learning Dependence on God & Hidden Blessings 15:20 - Comparing Journeys with Ben Sasse 19:10 - One-on-One Trips with Daughters & Facing Mortality 23:50 - Deepened Prayer Life & John MacArthur's Encouragement 27:40 - Obsession with Statistics & Releasing Control 29:50 - God's Peace, Providence & Gospel Invitation #MeganBasham #Cancer #Faith #ChristianPodcast #ShepherdsForSale Our Sponsors: * Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    30 min
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    State of the American Church in 2026 - Jon Harris

    Jon Harris examines the state of the American church in 2026 — a time of spiritual interest among Gen Z, rising Bible sales, and public figures talking about Christianity, yet mixed with confusion, pastoral failures, and the risk of counterfeit revival. Drawing from statistics, personal reflections, and Scripture, Jon calls Christians to stand faithfully with the true church, prioritize the gospel, and focus on making disciples rather than platforms or politics. A sober yet hopeful message for believers navigating this cultural moment. 0:00 Introduction & Prayer 1:40 Convictions: The Church Will Prevail 4:20 Suspicions: Spiritual Awakening or Counterfeit? 7:15 What Confuses Me – Loss of Key Leaders 10:45 Statistics on Gen Z & Religious Interest 13:50 Signs of True Revival – Church Growth, Pastors, Giving 16:40 The Pastor Problem & Political Temptation 22:30 Celebrity “Conversions” & Cultural Christianity 27:15 Dangers of Theological Softening 32:40 Real Hope – People Are Open to the Gospel 37:50 Practical Pastoral Wisdom 43:20 The Road to Emmaus – Walking by Faith 49:30 Closing: Next Steps for the Church Our Sponsors: * Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/conversations-that-matter8971/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    58 min

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