The Joe Rooz Show

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The Joe Rooz Show is a live talk show and podcast exploring the ideas, values, and current events shaping America and the world. Each episode features candid conversations, thoughtful analysis, and interviews with authors, entrepreneurs, economists, medical professionals, and independent thinkers who aren’t afraid to challenge the mainstream narrative. Rooted in the principles of personal responsibility, free speech, and individual liberty, the show invites listeners to ask hard questions, seek truth, and think critically about the direction of our culture and country. From faith and philosophy to economics, public policy, and personal growth, The Joe Rooz Show delivers serious discussion without the filter of corporate media. Whether you tune in live or catch the replay, you’ll find substance, clarity, and a community that values open dialogue and the American spirit of debate. Watch live on Rumble, YouTube, X, and more, or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. Building a Music Catalog: Jonathan Steele on Songwriting, Ownership & Discipline (Ep. 276)

    2D AGO

    Building a Music Catalog: Jonathan Steele on Songwriting, Ownership & Discipline (Ep. 276)

    In tonight’s episode, I sit down with songwriter and music catalog creator Jonathan Steele—an Air Force veteran who’s written more than 100 compositions and released over 90 tracks across rock, pop, country, inspirational, and Christian genres. We dig into the craft behind building a long-term songwriting catalog: how ideas spark, when lyrics lead versus when rhythm drives, working with professional demo companies, and why he’s chosen to focus on publishing and ownership over touring. Jonathan shares candidly about perseverance through health challenges, the discipline he carried from the military into music, and how his Christian faith fuels both his life and his art. We also talk drummers, classic rock influences, and the practical steps indie creators can take to protect and release their work without getting lost in the industry noise. Jonathan highlights standout songs like In a Soldier’s Stance, Crossing Paths, Lost in the Rain, Hope, and Good Life Elsewhere, plus some of his comedic tracks—and he opens up about his goal to pursue publishing deals, placements, and eventually live performance. If you’re building something real—song catalog, business, or brand—this conversation is a masterclass in consistency, ownership, and sticking with it until the world catches up. Guest: Jonathan Steele https://jonsteelemusic.com https://JonathanSteelemusic.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/4n8ouVy7Mjbf5OEDG9yS6o (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4n8ouVy7Mjbf5OEDG9yS6o) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLgLHwyDkRvE2j76SQd142A https://soundcloud.com/jonsteelemusic Watch and Follow live tonight at 7PM CT. https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:44) Opening: Live from Asylum Studios (01:05) Host intro, date, time, and tech hiccups (02:13) A rough week and insomnia talk (02:56) Recap of last episode with Dr. Trevor Harris (03:53) Tonight’s guest: Jonathan Steele, songwriter and veteran (04:08) Housekeeping: site, contact, shows, and email (05:53) Guest bio: catalog, genres, and Air Force service (07:16) Icebreakers: time frozen and coffee habits (09:52) Who is Jonathan Steele? Day job and demos (11:12) Drummers as backbone: Nick Mason, Rush, influences (12:39) Roots in Pennsylvania and early music tastes (15:30) Discovering drums and wishing to learn (15:39) Songwriting origins and Weird Al influence (17:15) Air Force years: logistics and classified work (18:41) Writing during service and first demos (19:27) Military-themed songs and hoped placements (20:45) From hobby to career and first releases (21:50) A songwriter’s day-to-day and creative flow (23:39) Process: lyrics first or drums first, pro demos (26:54) Why focus on catalog and publishing (27:47) Live performance history and future interest (28:32) What gets licensed vs. what sits (29:19) What’s next: comical, Christian, and personal songs (30:35) Choosing genre and comfort zones (31:45) Signature tracks and key influences (33:06) Goals: releases, publishing, and performing (33:40) Perseverance, service, and faith in songwriting (36:42) Discipline, routine, and independent radio work (36:42) Navigating the music business and PROs (37:55) Connecting with Liam through Modern Beats (39:38) Where to find Jonathan’s music and sites (40:52) Testimony: coming to faith and church support (44:09) People who inspire Jonathan (45:59) Wrap-up and takeaways from the conversation - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

    50 min
  2. Why Populism Is Rising | Dr. Trevor Harrison (Ep. 275)

    3D AGO

    Why Populism Is Rising | Dr. Trevor Harrison (Ep. 275)

    Tonight I’m joined by Dr. Trevor Harrison, a retired sociology professor and leading researcher on populism, nationalism, and political movements. We dig into why trust in institutions is eroding across the Western world, what “the people” and “the elites” really mean, how immigration and identity get pulled into populist narratives, and why party incentives and career politicians amplify polarization. We compare U.S. and Canadian dynamics, talk third-party hurdles, oligarchy concerns, and what history teaches about states under stress—plus where decentralization and regional identity may be heading. We also touch on Trevor’s forthcoming travel memoir, Safarname, tracing the 1970s “hippie trail,” and his recent poetry exploring war, culture, and our turbulent times. If you’re looking to understand the roots of political frustration—beyond the headlines—this conversation offers context, caution, and a few surprising laughs along the way. Guest: Dr. Trevor W. Harrison https://www.facebook.com/trevor.harrison.1000 trevor.harrison@uleth.ca Watch and Follow live tonight at 7PM CT. https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:00:43) Opening from Asylum Studios and show intro (00:01:04) Host welcome, date, and setup for tonights topic (00:02:57) Housekeeping: website, contact info, live schedule (00:07:08) Guest introduction: Dr. Trevor Harrison on populism (00:08:09) Icebreakers: unexpected skills and mishaps (00:11:11) Origins and path to sociology and travel influences (00:13:13) Defining populism: elites, the people, and boundaries (00:19:00) Who are the people and the elites? Constructs and targets (00:24:24) Rising polarization and the role of parties and leaders (00:28:36) Career politicians, term limits, and voter habits (00:34:45) Why populism surges: war, recession, corruption (00:36:48) Money, oligarchy concerns, and third-party barriers (00:44:55) Are todays populists new? Historic echoes and state complexity (00:48:59) Union versus nation: U.S. scale, regions, and future scenarios (00:52:12) Texit, CalExit, and secession talk compared with Canada (00:55:08) Leadership, referendums, and lessons from history (00:55:48) New book Safarname: the hippie trail from Istanbul to India (01:00:05) Poetry projects: reflection and grim times (01:03:01) Travel as education and lens for society (01:06:12) Where to find Trevors work and closing thanks (01:09:35) Hosts closing reflections on populism and division (01:10:49) Final sign-off and tagline - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

    1h 11m
  3. Buried Alive: Trauma, Addiction & The Fight to Rebuild Your Life (Ep. 274)

    4D AGO

    Buried Alive: Trauma, Addiction & The Fight to Rebuild Your Life (Ep. 274)

    Tonight, I sat down with Eric Fisher—trauma therapist, addiction recovery counselor, black belt martial artist, and author of Buried Alive: Four Ways to Free Yourself from the Dirt. We dug into what it means to feel “buried alive” by trauma, addiction, regret, and overwhelm, and how recovery isn’t magic—it’s a disciplined practice much like martial arts. Eric explained EMDR and ART in clear, accessible terms, shared why resilience and community are essential, and offered first steps for anyone feeling stuck, including practical stabilization strategies and where to find immediate support. We also talked about his father’s near-fatal trench collapse that inspired his book, how faith complements therapy, and why curiosity, introspection, and agency (his CIA framework) can move us from paralyzed to proactive. I also shared show updates, gave a birthday shout-out to Producer “Anonymous Angela,” and reminded listeners how to connect, send guest/topic ideas, and catch our live schedules—including our Saturday crypto segment and Sunday Bible study series. If you or someone you love is battling addiction or trauma, this episode is a grounded, hope-filled guide to taking that crucial first step out of the hole. Guest: Eric Fisher, MS, CCC, CT www.recoveryartscounselling.com Watch and Follow https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:00:56) Opening Theme, Show Setup, and Stream Hiccups (00:04:38) Shout-out: Producer Angelas Birthday and Gratitude (00:06:50) Tonights Topic: Feeling Buried Alive and Introducing Eric Fisher (00:08:55) Housekeeping: Website, contact, platforms, and show schedule (00:11:02) Guest Bio: Eric Fishers path trauma, addiction, martial arts (00:12:22) Warm-up chat: Random skills and humble martial artists (00:13:51) Dumb injuries: Avocado knives, boiling water, and kitchen lessons (00:18:44) From Tennessee to Calgary: Faith, friendship, and a move north (00:20:00) Entering addiction counseling and discovering trauma work (00:23:02) Therapy 101: ART explained in plain English (00:25:30) EMDR demystified: Eye movements, beliefs, and healing (00:28:43) Choosing ART vs. EMDR: Single events, complex PTSD, and fit (00:30:28) What real trauma looks like body, shame, and triggers (00:31:48) Faith and therapy: Reconciling EMDR/ART with Christianity (00:33:21) Why addictions stick: Loneliness, shame, and disconnection (00:36:23) Gamblings pull: The chase, escape, and consequences (00:37:18) Recovery as a martial art: Discipline, balance, and defense (00:38:45) The biggest lie: I cant change and unworthiness (00:41:03) Buried Alive the trench collapse that shaped a book (00:45:21) The CIA framework: Curiosity, Introspection, Agency (00:45:21) Psychologically buried: Everyday shame, isolation, and COVID loneliness (00:46:09) From FBI internships to humility and community (00:48:07) What readers gain: Empowerment, actions, and hope (00:49:13) First steps at rock bottom: Pray, reach out, and InTheRooms.com (00:51:16) Sharing testimonies: Faith journeys and life experience (00:59:02) Shout-out: Kim Titus and turning loss into advocacy (00:59:52) Where to find Eric: Website, socials, and the book (01:01:03) Host wrap-up, takeaways on resilience, and closing - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

    1h 6m
  4. After This: The Rapture in Revelation 4 (Ep. 273)

    5D AGO

    After This: The Rapture in Revelation 4 (Ep. 273)

    Today on the Sunday Bible Study edition of The Joe Rooz Show, we step into one of the most important turning points in the entire Book of Revelation — Revelation Chapter 4. After delivering messages to the seven churches, John suddenly sees a door opened in heaven and hears a voice like a trumpet saying, “Come up hither.” Many Bible scholars view this moment as a powerful picture of the Rapture of the Church — the event that removes believers from the earth before the seven-year Tribulation begins. In this episode, we explore how Revelation 4 launches the prophetic timeline that carries us through the Tribulation, the rise of the Antichrist, Armageddon, and ultimately the return of Jesus Christ. We’ll connect Revelation 4 with key passages like 1 Thessalonians 4 and 1 Corinthians 15, examine what the Bible says about the resurrection body believers will receive, and unpack why the rapture must occur before God’s wrath is poured out on the world. This is the launching pad for the rest of the Book of Revelation, and understanding it helps unlock the prophetic structure of Scripture. Watch and Follow https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:00:50) Opening, date, and Sunday Bible Study kickoff (00:02:06) Weekend recap and upcoming podcast appearance (00:03:11) Transition to Revelation study and focus on chapter 4:1 (00:04:11) Revelation 4:1 as a turning point and rapture question (00:06:03) Housekeeping, contact info, and Hebrews 10:37 clarification (00:07:14) Reading Revelation 4:1 and setting church age context (00:09:56) Door in heaven, voice like a trumpet, and who goes up (00:12:35) Cultural parallels: Close Encounters and biblical overtones (00:17:04) Seven-year tribulation overview and Revelation structure (00:21:22) Cross-references: 1 Thessalonians 4 and the trumpet (00:24:21) Resurrection body explained from 1 Corinthians 15 (00:29:01) We shall be like Him: bearing the heavenly image (00:31:39) Mystery of the rapture and change in the twinkling of an eye (00:33:38) Capabilities of the resurrected body and two sets of laws (00:36:01) Spirit, Holy Ghost, and bodily manifestations (00:41:13) Victory over death and the spiritual body described (00:43:56) Why the rapture? Reason 1: The marriage of the Lamb (00:46:42) Boaz and Ruth, reapers as angels, and bridal imagery (00:48:59) Isaac and Rebekah as a type of Christ and the Church (00:49:05) Parables of the wedding feast and the wedding garment (00:53:00) Ten virgins, oil, and mid-tribulation rapture view (00:58:06) Distinguishing multiple raptures and who the bridesmaids are (01:00:57) Judgment Seat of Christ, purification, and wedding sequence (01:01:35) Millennial honeymoon and paradise restored (01:02:48) Reason 2: The Church removed so tribulation wrath can come (01:04:39) Not appointed to wrath: comfort from 1 Thessalonians (01:10:33) Signs of the times: earthquakes and increasing birth pangs (01:13:04) Reason 3: Fulfilling Old Testament types—Enoch and Noah (01:16:01) Defending the ark: feasibility, species, and the Flood (01:20:26) As in the days of Noah: programming and alien narratives (01:22:14) Revelation 12: Israel in the wilderness and the great eagle (01:26:02) Who helps Israel? Sheep and goat nations judgment (01:28:20) Time, times, and half a time; the serpent’s flood (01:31:01) Rapture then tribulation flood; Christ as the ark (01:32:23) If you miss the rapture: works, commandments, and endurance (01:37:14) Mark of the beast, 666, and cashless control systems (01:40:59) How to be saved in the tribulation: endure or be martyred (01:41:22) Closing prayer and call to salvation by grace now (01:44:18) Final reflections on Revelation 4 and personal challenge (01:45:15) Show wrap-up and sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

    1h 46m
  5. Nothing Wasted: Infertility, Open Adoption, and Faith with Kim Patton (Ep. 272)

    MAR 7

    Nothing Wasted: Infertility, Open Adoption, and Faith with Kim Patton (Ep. 272)

    In this episode, I sit down with author, podcast host, and foster/adoptive mom Kim Patton for a candid conversation about infertility, open adoption, and the realities of foster care. Kim shares how years of waiting and hard conversations in marriage reshaped her faith and family, the beauty and challenges of open adoption, and what it’s like to foster teen girls working through profound trauma. We talk about struggling well, setting boundaries with compassion, and trusting God’s timing when life doesn’t go according to plan. Kim also gives a peek into her memoir, “Nothing Wasted,” why she chose a reflective, memoir approach over self-help, and how her Book Therapy podcast encourages foster and adoptive families one book at a time. If you’ve faced a detour in building a family—or you’re considering foster care or adoption—this episode offers honest insight, hope, and a reminder that God can redeem even our hardest seasons.  Guest: Kim Patton https://kimpatton.com/ Follow and Watch https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:03:42) Live from Texas: Joe kicks off Friday night (00:05:05) Recapping recent guests and a content warning (00:06:03) Introducing tonight’s topic and guest background (00:07:11) Framing the discussion: infertility, foster care, open adoption, and faith (00:10:23) Show housekeeping and Bible study series teaser (00:11:41) Guest intro: Author and foster/adoptive mom Kim Patton (00:13:37) Icebreakers: time-paused hour, extrovert vs. introvert, and coffee talk (00:20:29) Setting the stage: late start, moving into Kim’s story (00:20:51) Kim’s upbringing: Michigan, six brothers, church, and early faith choices (00:24:10) College ministry, burnout, and meeting her husband (00:26:36) Seminary years in Dallas: tight budgets and newlywed lessons (00:29:37) Transition to Florida and the onset of infertility (00:30:03) Hospital moment and the weight of repeated negative tests (00:33:59) Finding family through adoption: perspective and hope (00:34:03) Marriage, denial, and hard conversations about growing a family (00:38:47) Paths to parenthood: treatment, costs, ethics, and adoption timing (00:41:32) Open adoption stories and building a relationship with birth mom (00:42:49) Foster care vs. infant adoption: systems, expectations, and realities (00:49:03) Fostering teens: trauma, trust, and modeling healthy relationships (00:55:02) Faith in practice: worship, childlike belief, and messy growth (01:00:41) Why teens push away: fear, vulnerability, and survival patterns (01:03:07) Parenting balance: compassion, boundaries, and marriage dynamics (01:05:05) Pivot to the book: Nothing Wasted (01:06:28) Struggling well: surrender, character, and long prayers answered (01:08:07) Why memoir, not self-help: humility over formulas (01:11:32) Book Therapy podcast and author conversations (01:13:20) Closing reflections: depending on the Lord in hard seasons (01:16:07) Mentors who inspire and leading with grace (01:17:24) Where to find Kim: books, audiobook, and foster mama journal (01:18:47) Host wrap-up: value for value, takeaways, and Sunday preview - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

    1h 24m
  6. Patriarchy, Pay Gaps, and Sexual Selection: The Evidence vs. The Narrative (Ep. 271)

    MAR 5

    Patriarchy, Pay Gaps, and Sexual Selection: The Evidence vs. The Narrative (Ep. 271)

    Tonight I sat down with Dr. Mark Defant, a geologist and geochemist whose work on volcanoes and continental crust formation led him into a broader public conversation about science, ideology, gender, and how culture can distort evidence. We covered his fieldwork from Kamchatka to Central America, why adakites matter to understanding early continental crust, and the pitfalls of centrally planned systems he witnessed in the late Soviet Union. From there, we dug into evolutionary psychology: sexual selection, why men and women tend to want different things in mates, how “patriarchy” can be understood through evolutionary pressures, the pay gap as a story of preferences and trade-offs, and why slogans like “health at any size” conflict with medical evidence. We also talked about the state of academia, DEI policy swings, free speech, and why open inquiry matters more than ever. I closed with a reminder that science isn’t about pleasing narratives—it’s about testing ideas against data, even when conclusions are uncomfortable. Stay curious, examine claims, and don’t be afraid to ask hard questions; that’s how knowledge moves forward. If you enjoyed this one, share it, leave a comment, and let us know what you want us to cover next. Resources mentioned: Dr. Defant’s site (markdefant.com), his recent Skeptic magazine piece on interstellar objects, his book “Voyage of Discovery,” evolutionary psychology literature on sexual and natural selection, and classic Twilight Zone episodes referenced (“The Obsolete Man”). Guest: Dr. Marc J. Defant https://www.marcdefant.com Follow and Watch https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:00:37) Cold open and on-time streak at Asylum Studios (00:02:04) Recap of last episode with Randy Lee and audience shoutouts (00:03:16) Tonights theme: Where science ends and ideology begins (00:04:14) Housekeeping, contact info, show schedule, and engagement push (00:06:54) Guest intro: Dr. Mark Defant on geology, science, and culture wars (00:08:37) Icebreakers: Time-stopping and Twilight Zone reflections (00:11:30) Coffee talk: Beans, roasting, and French press geekery (00:14:31) Origin story: From Journey to the Center of the Earth to volcanology (00:22:58) Research focus: Adakites, continental crust, and a comet hypothesis (00:25:07) Fieldwork in the Soviet Union and a first-hand look at communism (00:28:58) From policy to daily life: Central planning, lines, and control (00:33:09) Marxism in academia and the long march through universities (00:38:48) Capitalism vs. communism through evolutionary lenses (00:39:56) Pivot to evolutionary psychology and teaching human behavior (00:45:38) Big brains, helpless infants, and division of roles in evolution (00:49:42) Mate choice: Resources, attractiveness, and hunter-gatherer logic (00:56:03) Modern dating, expectations, and men opting out (01:02:48) Health at any size and scientific critiques of obesity claims (01:06:57) Patriarchy examined: Evolutionary roots vs. ideological claims (01:15:54) Campus culture, DEI debates, and due process concerns (01:21:44) Policy whiplash: Executive orders, Title IX letters, and stability (01:21:53) Ending on inspirations: Darwin, sexual selection, and Twain nod (01:23:48) Where to find Mark Defant and closing reflections on science and debate (01:27:36) Hosts value-for-value model and final sign-off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

    1h 30m
  7. Don’t Tap Out to Tired: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh on Depression, Grit, and Real Recovery (Ep. 270)

    MAR 4

    Don’t Tap Out to Tired: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh on Depression, Grit, and Real Recovery (Ep. 270)

    Tonight we sit down with Randi-Lee Bowslaugh — Canadian National Champion kickboxer, Pan-American Games silver medalist, cancer survivor, author, and outspoken mental health advocate. From living with depression since the age of 14 to receiving an adult diagnosis of Autism and CPTSD in her 30s, Randi-Lee’s journey is one of grit, clarity, and refusing to quit. She worked more than six years in frontline social services after graduating top of her class in Community and Justice Services, gaining firsthand insight into addiction, recovery, and marginalized communities. We discuss her book Good-Bye Too Soon, written after losing her brother to overdose, and the difficult balance of loving someone while protecting yourself. We also explore how combat sports forged her mental toughness, how cancer reshaped her perspective, and what resilience actually looks like when you don’t feel strong. Honest, intense, and unexpectedly funny, this conversation is about grit, compassion, and choosing discipline when motivation is gone. Resources mentioned: Randy’s website (rbwriting.ca), The Write or Die Show on YouTube and podcast platforms, and her book Goodbye Too Soon: A Family’s Loss by Drug Overdose (expanded edition) on Amazon. For immediate peer support, consider attending an AA/NA meeting locally or online. Follow and Watch https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:00:54) Cold open, intros, and a rough week (00:01:41) Host apologies, illness, work call, and lunar eclipse (00:05:06) Tonight’s theme: depression, grit, and discipline (00:06:59) Housekeeping: contact, email, comments, platforms, live schedule (00:09:20) Guest intro: Randy Lee Boslaw—resilience and recovery (00:11:08) Setting the tone: serious topics with humor (00:17:38) Icebreakers: time freeze and stubbornness over caffeine (00:23:06) Tea, coffee detour, and comfort routines (00:28:01) Why social services? Early instincts and placements (00:33:00) Inside a men’s recovery house: relapse, return, and hope (00:36:11) Realizing difference: depression and later autism diagnosis (00:39:00) Why speak openly about mental health (00:43:00) Kickboxing origin story and chronic pain setbacks (00:46:47) Training with depression: endorphins, goals, and meds (00:55:19) Pivot to the book: Goodbye Too Soon (00:56:14) Expanded edition: research, grief, and education (00:58:30) Boundaries and loving from a distance (01:03:01) Safety without abandoning love: hard family choices (01:08:04) What families should understand and first steps (01:11:31) AA, NA, and opening the door to help (01:11:37) Never tap out to tired: the mantra’s origin (01:14:13) One takeaway and final reflections (01:15:49) Where to find Randy: books, site, and socials (01:17:48) Wrap-up: calls to action and closing monologue - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

    1h 24m
  8. Revelation 2 & 3: The Seven Churches — History, Inspiration, and Doctrine (Ep. 269)

    MAR 1

    Revelation 2 & 3: The Seven Churches — History, Inspiration, and Doctrine (Ep. 269)

    In today’s Bible Study Sunday, I walk us through Revelation chapters 2 and 3 with a clear roadmap for avoiding the theological knots these chapters can create. We revisit the threefold lens for every passage—historical, inspirational, doctrinal—and show how the seven letters were written to real churches in Asia Minor, offer timeless commendations and warnings for us today, and doctrinally point forward to the Tribulation rather than the Church Age. We unpack why “overcoming” in these letters cannot be laid on Church Age saints without creating contradictions with Pauline doctrine, explore church history parallels from Ephesus to Laodicea, and trace the long arc of Babylonian religion from Nimrod to Pergamos to Rome, tying in Jezebel’s influence, the Nicolaitans, and the dangers of ecumenical, doctrine-light religion. Along the way, we emphasize right division, dispensations, and why context dissolves confusion—highlighting what God commends (discernment, endurance, keeping His word) and condemns (leaving first love, false doctrine, lukewarmness). I close by previewing Revelation 4, where the scene shifts to heaven and the study accelerates. If you missed last week’s introduction to Revelation 1 and our earlier dispensations series, circle back—those foundations will make today’s material click.  Watch and Follow on: https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz  FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshow Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:00:41) Opening from Asylum Studios and show setup (00:01:01) Sunday Bible Study kickoff and date stamp (00:02:27) Weekly recap and preview of Revelation series (00:03:37) Review of Revelation 1 and plan for chapters 2 and 3 (00:04:34) Dispensations as foundation for Revelation (00:05:40) Housekeeping: site, contact, reviews, live schedule (00:08:24) Entering the study: seven churches overview (00:09:24) Three applications of scripture: historical, inspirational, doctrinal (00:11:03) Why misapplying Rev 2 causes confusion (00:12:35) Who must overcome? Church age vs. overcomers (00:14:28) Hidden manna, second death, and sitting with Christ (00:16:19) Trichotomy of man and being seated with Christ (00:17:17) Historical application: seven real churches and eras (00:19:23) From Ephesus to Laodicea and modern lukewarmness (00:22:12) Why church history matters and dangers of revisionism (00:23:33) Inspirational application: Gods commendations and rebukes (00:27:10) Ephesus: works, first love, and hating Nicolaitan deeds (00:33:31) Correcting scripture and the deeds God hates (00:34:31) Smyrna and Pergamos: suffering, courage, and Satans seat (00:36:21) From Nimrod to the Babylonian mystery religion (00:41:15) Sunday, the Lords Day, and pagan terminology (00:43:58) Christmas origins, liberty, and balanced practice (00:47:14) Queen of heaven and Jezebels long influence (00:49:48) Pergamos to Rome: tracing Satans seat (00:51:06) Thyatira: charity and works; Sardis and Philadelphia (00:52:19) Condemnations: Balaam, Nicolaitans, and false doctrine (00:54:11) Doctrine matters vs. ecumenical minimization (00:55:15) Failure to watch and the Laodicean lukewarm church (00:57:40) Doctrinal application: who must overcome and why (00:59:59) Tree of life and the second death in Revelation (01:01:44) Why Rev 2 is not church age doctrine (01:02:51) Dispensational sweep: conscience, law, grace, tribulation (01:04:10) Abraham: imputed righteousness and justification (01:06:17) Apostolic transition and the gospel of the kingdom (01:07:23) Grace as a parenthesis and the rapture (01:09:33) Tribulation reinstates overcoming and signs (01:11:17) Kingdom forerunners: healings, tongues, and timing (01:14:09) Second advent ahead; overview purpose of this study (01:15:55) Looking ahead: Revelation 41 focus next week (01:16:49) Closing prayer and invitation (01:20:34) Final exhortation: rightly divide and overcome (01:22:01) Teaser: a door opens in heaven; see you next time - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com

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  • Creator
    Joe Russiello
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    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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