The CounterRevolution with John Rushemeza

John Rushemeza
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The counterrevolution podcast aims to facilitate and contribute to a Biblical, historic Christian counterrevolution in response to the current revolution in society today. We believe that children belong to God and are entrusted to the human parents and that all education is discipleship and missional therefore the job of the church, not the state. Our Mission is to Redeem, reclaim, and reform all education for the church and to restore her to her rightful place and foundation and pillar of Truth. A biblical historical Christian counterrevolution is a project for the church by the church.

  1. 5d ago

    Nikole Hannah Jones Did What Many Christians Have Done for Decades

    Description In this episode of the Counterrevolution Podcast, I John Rushemeza, your host, respond to Nikole Hannah-Jones's New York Times essay "In Fighting for Every Child, Did I Betray My Own?" The essay is a sequel to her 2016 piece, "Choosing a School for My Daughter in a Segregated City," in which she explained why she enrolled her four-year-old daughter in a struggling Brooklyn public school. In this episode, I argue that her reasoning sounds very much like the salt and light argument many Christian families use to justify public schooling. I make the case that education is discipleship, that it belongs to the family and the local church, and that a parent's first responsibility is to protect the child God has entrusted to them. In this episode: A summary of the essay and the questions her daughter asked herWhy I sees a parallel between her reasoning and the salt and light argumentBarna Group findings from 2014 on Christian attitudes toward public school involvementMatthew 5, Ephesians 6:4, Deuteronomy 6, and 2 Timothy 3:16 on the discipleship of childrenWhy "segregated" is not the same as Jim Crow, and why John asks Christians to use the word carefullyPer-pupil spending, teachers unions, and family breakdown as factors John believes the essay leaves outHow conservative and school choice writers responded, including Rich Lowry and Daniel Di MartinoCompassion for parents who feel trapped, and practical ways churches can helpA word to parents: Nikole Hannah-Jones and her daughter bear the image of God and deserve dignity and respect. The aim of the episode is to learn from a hard story, not to gloat. The Counterrevolution mission: To help reclaim education as a ministry of the family and the local church. Please share this episode with a parent, pastor, or church leader, and leave a comment with your thoughts. Chapters 00:00 Reclaiming Education as Family Ministry02:11 Nikole Hannah-Jones and Educational Choices10:50 The Reality of Public Schooling14:56 Reflections on Parental Responsibility17:59 Christian Involvement in Public Education26:03 Challenges in Public School Engagement29:34 The Dilemma of Collective Good vs. Individual Needs35:42 The Impact of Secular Education44:02 Lessons from Nikole Hannah-Jones' Experience58:49 The Impact of Segregation on Communities01:01:13 Socioeconomic Factors in School Choice01:06:03 Contradictions in Educational Choices01:11:44 The Role of Ideology in Education01:20:54 Funding and Its Misconceptions01:27:37 Responses to Educational Critiques01:38:09 The Call for Christian Involvement in Education

    Nikole Hannah Jones Did What Many Christians Have Done for Decades

  2. Sep 11

    Charlie Kirk’s Real Legacy: Christian Courage, and the Call to Stand in the Public Square

    Charlie Kirk, Christian Courage, and the Call to Stand in the Public SquareJohn reflects on Charlie Kirk’s life, death, and legacy, arguing that the best way to honor him is to imitate his courage, speak truth, and stay engaged in public life. He connects that tribute to a broader Christian responsibility to resist fear, confront false ideologies, and use whatever platform God has given. This is a personal, sermon-like monologue centered on faith, politics, education, and spiritual warfare. John also highlights Turning Point Education as part of the legacy he believes matters most for the next generation. Key topicsJohn marks one year since Charlie Kirk’s death and describes him as a Christian man of God who stood for truth in a hostile arena.He argues that Christians have too often ceded the public square because politics is “dirty,” and says that retreat has consequences.He frames Charlie Kirk as someone who understood the times, challenged enemies of truth, and gave others courage to speak boldly.He says the best way to honor Charlie Kirk is not to idolize him, but to emulate his courage, faithfulness, and willingness to act.He contrasts Christian conviction with socialism, communism, Marxism, and atheistic worldviews, presenting the conflict as spiritual as much as political.He reads Scripture as a call to confront false ideas publicly, not only in private prayer or behind church walls.He criticizes Christians who say “just preach the gospel” while avoiding cultural and political battles, arguing that this misunderstands the gospel.He emphasizes education as discipleship and says Christian families and churches should not leave children’s formation to secular institutions.He praises Turning Point Education as part of Charlie Kirk’s legacy and says churches should help build schools, micro schools, and hybrid schools.He closes by urging boldness, faithfulness, and a willingness to say, “Here I am, Lord, send me.”Timestamps00:00 - Opening tribute to Charlie Kirk and why John went live 01:09 - One year later: remembering Charlie Kirk as a Christian man of God 03:15 - Why standing for truth puts you in conflict with the culture 05:32 - The best way to honor Charlie Kirk is to imitate his courage 06:02 - Charlie Kirk as a David versus Goliath figure 08:01 - Use whatever platform God has given you 09:39 - White House tribute video and the “here I am” theme 12:06 - Why this is bigger than party politics 14:01 - Christians should not surrender the public square 15:20 - “Just preach the gospel” is not enough, John argues 16:40 - Honoring Charlie Kirk means fighting for the country 19:26 - Biblical warfare, strongholds, and exposing darkness 21:41 - Marxism, socialism, and atheistic ideology 24:18 - The cost of courage in the arena 25:29 - Lennox Kalifungwa’s creed for Charlie Kirk 26:59 - This is a Kingdom issue, not a Republican issue 28:13 - “Send me” as the posture of a willing servant 29:20 - Why John chose education as part of the counter-revolution 30:12 - Education as discipleship, not a neutral system 32:05 - Turning Point Education and reclaiming education for children 35:09 - The purpose of education: know God and make Him known 36:25 - Christian convictions about life, sex, marriage, and wisdom 37:50 - Preserving the United States as a gift for future generations 39:58 - Charlie Kirk as a hero and a model to continue 42:18 - Final charge: be bold, courageous, and faithful with what God gave you “The best way to honor Charlie Kirk is to be like Charlie Kirk.”

    Charlie Kirk’s Real Legacy: Christian Courage, and the Call to Stand in the Public Square

  3. Sep 10

    Smithsonian Ideological Takeover Exposed. Here’s Why That Matters & What It Means for the...

    In this episode of The Counterrevolution Podcast, John Rushemeza reacts to the Heritage Foundation’s video Radical Shift: Inside the Smithsonian’s Ideological Takeover with Mike Gonzalez — and shows why this is not just a museum story. It is an education story. The Smithsonian reaches tens of millions of visitors a year plus millions more through curriculum and educational materials. Today its leadership openly treats the National Museum of American History as “a tool for social change.” That is critical pedagogy. That is cultural Marxism using history as an instrument. And it is the same logic that captured K–12. Timestamps 0:00 — Intro & why this reaction matters 1:47 — Education is too sacred to leave to unbelievers 3:54 — The myth that public schools are “neutral” 7:00 — The Smithsonian as an education institution 7:42 — No major exhibits on Washington, Jefferson, or Hamilton 9:45 — $1.08 billion in taxpayer funding and 20 million+ visitors 11:43 — Original mission vs. current mission 13:00 — Lonnie Bunch, 1619 Project, and BLM artifacts 15:00 — The Smithsonian “whiteness” chart 21:00 — Anthea Hartig: the museum as a tool for social change 23:00 — Social justice vs. biblical justice 25:00 — What the museum actually exhibits 27:00 — Enemies within the institutions 32:00 — American exceptionalism, natural rights, and Christian heritage 35:00 — How this reaches your child’s classroom 38:00 — Charge to parents and young couples: live on one income, homeschool if you can 41:21 — Education is inevitably religious 42:20 — Close & call to subscribe Resources mentioned Heritage Foundation video: Radical Shift: Inside the Smithsonian’s Ideological Takeover — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc16PJWUbeQHeritage Smithsonian hub — https://www.heritage.org/smithsonianMike Gonzalez, “Inside the Smithsonian’s $1.1 Billion Marxist History Lesson” — https://www.heritage.org/american-history/commentary/inside-the-smithsonians-11-billion-marxist-history-lessonWhite House Domestic Policy Council report: Saving America’s Story — https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Smithsonian-Report-Saving-Americas-Story.pdfAbout the show The Counterrevolution Podcast exists to redeem, reclaim, and reform education as a ministry of the family and the local church. Education is discipleship. Neutral schooling is a myth. The church must recover her assignment. Subscribe, share this with a parent or pastor, and keep standing watch. For more: https://achristiancounterrevolution.substack.com/ #Smithsonian #HeritageFoundation #WokeMuseum #CulturalMarxism #ChristianEducation #Homeschool #EducationIsDiscipleship #Counterrevolution #1619Project #PublicSchool #BiblicalWorldview

    Smithsonian Ideological Takeover Exposed. Here’s Why That Matters & What It Means for the...

  4. Aug 22

    Why Teachers are Quitting in Droves, 12th Graders Cant Read | A Warning to America?

    Public schools are in freefall. Teachers are quitting by the thousands, seniors can’t read or write basic sentences, and the system keeps failing the very children it claims to serve. In this episode of The Counter-Revolution Podcast, John Rushemeza responds to a viral video of a devastated teacher and the broader teacher shortage crisis — and makes the case that this was never the government’s job. God never assigned the state the task of educating children. Education is discipleship. It is an extension of parenting. When the state seizes that role, it is a form of practical atheism — and the results are exactly what we see today. In this episode: The viral emotional breakdown of teacher Darius Williams after discovering high school seniors who cannot complete a simple sentence.Pennsylvania’s severe teacher shortage: new teaching certificates have dropped 65% in a decadeWhy teachers are burning out, resigning, and leaving the profession in record numbers (behavior, lack of discipline, administrative failure, and impossible expectations)The real design of the American public school system (the Prussian model) and why “reform” is the wrong goalWhy education has always been a ministry of the church and the family, not CaesarThe proven alternative: home education, church-based discipleship, micro-schools, and resource centersThe only coherent solution: defund the government school system and return responsibility to parents and the local church Homeschooling has already proven for decades that the government system is not necessary. The free market and the church can do better — and must. The counter-revolution is not about tweaking a broken system. It is about reclaiming K–12 education as a ministry of the local church for the glory of God and the good of our neighbors. Timestamp: 0:00 – Intro & the call to reclaim education as church ministry 4:50 – Pennsylvania’s 65% drop in new teaching certificates 8:00 – Viral video: Darius Cooks breaks down over seniors who can’t read 13:30 – Why the system was never designed to succeed 17:00 – Teachers quitting: burnout, behavior, and broken discipline 24:00 – The Prussian model explained 30:00 – The solution: defund, privatize, and let the church step in 33:30 – Call to churches: train parents, build resource centers, stop reforming the unreformable If this resonates, share it with a parent, pastor, or teacher who needs clarity. The time for the church to prepare is now. #CounterRevolution #ChristianEducation #PublicSchoolCrisis #Homeschool #ParentalRights #TeacherShortage #BiblicalWorldview #DefundEducation ---

  5. Jul 23

    The Christian Case Against Multiculturalism & Why Some Cultures Must Die

    In this episode, we explore the foundational role of Christianity in shaping culture, education, and national identity. Join us as we discuss the dangers of multiculturalism, secularism, and socialism, and the importance of Christians actively cultivating a distinctly Christian civilization rooted in truth, beauty, and goodness.Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: The importance of culture in education and society 02:19 - Christian roots of Western civilization & legal systems 04:36 - The call for a distinctly Christian culture 09:42 - The threat of multiculturalism and cultural Marxism 12:18 - The influence of Christianity on morality and trust in society 15:28 - The concept of cultures dying and rebirth through Christ 22:28 - The Christian response to multiculturalism & globalism 28:28 - The fall of Western societies & the rise of secularism 33:24 - The necessity of Christian culture for national flourishing 37:22 - All cultures need to bow the knee to Christ 45:39 - The anti-Christian agenda of secularism & pietism 51:10 - Recovering theology and biblical authority in culture 55:12 - The deceptions of cosmopolitanism & global citizenship 62:58 - The importance of a biblical view of ethnicity & culture 71:50 - African nations, post-colonialism, and the hope in Christ 80:53 - The flawed notion of neutrality in multiculturalism and Australia’s example 90:50 - Zambia’s unique Christian heritage & colonial legacy 104:00 - The failure of socialism & the hope in Christian influence 113:32 - Cultural shifts and the rejection of Western civilization in Africa 123:33 - The diaspora and cultural loyalty 130:16 - The biblical foundations of American constitutionalism & history 135:05 - The call for Christians to stand boldly for Christ & cultureResources & Further Reading:Dominion by Tom HollandChristian Nationalism ResourcesThe Decalogue & Biblical LawPostcolonial Theory & Critical Race Theory ExplainedTheology & Cultural Engagement This episode underscores that true cultural renewal begins with a faithfulness to biblical truth. Christians are called to be cultural stewards, builders of civilization, and ambassadors of Christ's kingdom in every sphere of life. Remember: Our ultimate allegiance is to Christ and His kingdom. The culture we seek to build must reflect His glory, righteousness, and eternal truth.

    The Christian Case Against Multiculturalism & Why Some Cultures Must Die

  6. Jun 29

    RC Sproul’s Shocking Question That Stunned a Public School Principal

    In this powerful episode of The Counterrevolution Podcast, I (your host) venture deep into the dangerous waters of relativism and pluralism. Drawing from a classic R.C. Sproul lecture on pluralism and relativism, I show how modern education has abandoned objective truth and why this matters now more than ever for Christian parents, churches, and the future of discipleship. Key Topics Covered: How Darwinian evolution and relativism (from physics to culture) reshaped society and educationR.C. Sproul’s eye-opening experience with his daughter’s progressive kindergarten and the Harvard-designed curriculumThe critical question every parent should ask: “What kind of child are you trying to produce?”Why there is no neutrality in education — public schools are actively forming children with a secular humanist worldviewThe failure of “neutral” education and the need for an overarching biblical purposePractical calls for Christians: Homeschooling, church-based education co-ops, and treating education as a core ministry of the local churchPersonal testimony: Why John and his family refuse government schooling and are pursuing gospel-centered alternativesCore Message: Education is discipleship (Deut. 6, Eph. 6:4). Christians cannot hand their children over to unbelievers for 6–7 hours a day and expect to counteract it at home. The era of the enemy educating our children must end. R.C. Sproul Quote Highlight: “There is no such thing as an objective approach to education. There is no such thing as a neutral life and worldview.” Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & The Counterrevolution Vision01:45 – R.C. Sproul on Pluralism & Relativism04:22 – Evolution, Marxism & Cultural Shifts06:21 – Sproul’s Kindergarten Story Begins13:08 – The Overarching Purpose Question15:40 – “I Don’t Know” — The Principal’s Honest (Terrifying) Answer18:13 – No Neutrality in Education (Later Sproul Teaching)23:36 – Modern Curriculum Agendas (SEL, Critical Theories, etc.)26:18 – Why Christians Must Act Now29:43 – Practical Steps: Homeschool, Church Co-ops, Private Sector Alternatives32:35 – Closing Charge to Parents & ChurchesResources Mentioned: R.C. Sproul: “Pluralism and Relativism – A Christian Worldview” (Ligonier Ministries on YouTube)Recommended reading: Francis Schaeffer, Nancy Pearcey (Total Truth), and related works on biblical worldviewCall to Action: If you’re a Christian parent, pastor, or educator tired of secular indoctrination, this episode is for you. Share it with families wrestling with school choices. Subscribe to The Counterrevolution Podcast for more biblical clarity on education discipleship, cultural engagement, and kingdom advancement. Follow & Connect: YouTube: @CounterrevolutionPodcastPodcast platforms (Apple, Spotify, etc.)Substack for articles & show notes

  7. Jun 5

    Why Christians Cannot Compromise During Pride Month

    In this episode I caver a range of topics related to Pride Month, biblical views on homosexuality, and the role of Christians in communicating the truth. I address historical context, progressive theology, and the importance of standing for biblical truth. I especially emphasize the need to equip the saints, expose darkness, and shine the light of truth in a world that celebrates evil. Takeaways Communicating the truth in loveExposing darkness and false gospel Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties05:43 The Deception of Love11:36 Equipping the Saints and Standing for Truth17:39 Misrepresentation of Scripture and Progressive Theology23:43 Exposing Darkness and the False Gospel29:02 The Unpopularity of Biblical Truth

    Why Christians Cannot Compromise During Pride Month

  8. Jun 1

    How Marxism Hijacked Civil Rights Efforts, Black Culture & Fueled Racial Divisions | Kevin Briggins

    In this episode of The CounterRevolution Podcast, I have the honor and privilege of having an important an timely conversation with Kevin Briggins (Managing Director of the Center for Biblical Unity, co-host of Off Code, and Air Force intelligence veteran). We expose how Marxist ideology infiltrated the Civil Rights Movement and reshaped Black identity in America. Kevin shares his personal journey of staying grounded in biblical truth while many around him embraced wokeness. We also discuss the transformation of Black Americans from a “trying people” to a “crying people,” the real history of Martin Luther King Jr., the Soviet strategy to exploit racial tensions, the unintended consequences of the Civil Rights Act and War on Poverty, and why forgiveness — not reparations or grievance politics — is the only path forward. A must-watch for Christians, pastors, and anyone tired of race-based ideology dividing the Church. 🎯 Key Takeaways:Identity in Christ breaks every worldly grievance narrative.True justice is equal treatment under the law — not engineered outcomes.Forgiveness is costly but essential for healing.The Gospel is enough. We don’t need Critical Race Theory or DEI.⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction & Kevin Briggins’ Background03:54 – Center for Biblical Unity & Equipping the Church09:19 – Kevin’s Story: Why He Never Went Woke18:38 – Identity Politics and “Political Blackness”23:40 – The Real History of the Civil Rights Movement28:59 – From Trying People to Crying People31:51 – War on Poverty & Destruction of the Black Family38:35 – Marxism Masquerading as Black Identity50:55 – Useful Idiots and Emotional Manipulation59:53 – The Party Switch Explained1:12:33 – White Guilt, White Liberals & the New Religion of Progressivism1:25:37 – Why This Is a Cult-Like Religion1:31:22 – The Biblical Answer: Repentance + Forgiveness1:40:08 – The Roadmap Back to Biblical Unity1:48:49 – Where to Find Kevin Briggins👤 Guest Bio: Kevin Briggins is the Managing Director of the Center for Biblical Unity, a ministry dedicated to helping Christians navigate cultural issues through a biblical worldview. He is also a writer, speaker, former intelligence analyst, and co-host of the Off Code podcast with Monique Duson. 🔗 Links: Center for Biblical Unity: centerforbiblicalunity.comKevin Briggins Substack: Informed TakesFollow Kevin on X: @@KJBriggOff Code PodcastResources Mentioned: Walking in Unity by Krista Bontrager & Monique DusonReconcile CurriculumCall to Action: If this episode challenged or encouraged you, please: 👍 Like🔔 Subscribe & turn on notifications💬 Drop a comment: What surprised you most in this conversation?Share with a pastor or friend wrestling with these issues

    How Marxism Hijacked Civil Rights Efforts, Black Culture & Fueled Racial Divisions | Kevin Briggins
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The counterrevolution podcast aims to facilitate and contribute to a Biblical, historic Christian counterrevolution in response to the current revolution in society today. We believe that children belong to God and are entrusted to the human parents and that all education is discipleship and missional therefore the job of the church, not the state. Our Mission is to Redeem, reclaim, and reform all education for the church and to restore her to her rightful place and foundation and pillar of Truth. A biblical historical Christian counterrevolution is a project for the church by the church.

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