The Don Johnson Show

Don Johnson

Reflections on life from author and filmmaker Don Johnson. Learn more about Don's projects at https://donjohnsonmedia.com and read his Substack at https://americanbabylon.substack.com

  1. 05/03/2025

    Why Some People Become Catholic While Others Refuse

    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.

    1h 5m

  2. 12/28/2023

    When Shepherds Harm the Flock

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

    54 min

  3. 10/21/2023

    The Futility of "Journeying Together" Without a Proper Goal

    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

    50 min

  4. 09/16/2023

    The Danger of Dispensing Cheap Grace

    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 grace The Consequences of Not Taking Sin Seriously What 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 Place The Cost of Discipleship

    52 min

  5. 08/27/2023

    The Great American Dechurching

    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 Skeptic Twisted Unto Destruction: How Bible Alone Theology Made the World a Worse Place What’s Behind America’s ‘Great Dechurching’? The Largest and Fastest Religious Shift in America Is Well Underway

    51 min

  6. 08/19/2023

    A Cry for Justice

    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: Libertyville Some other links for the show: Oliver Anthony Quotes Scripture to Open His Show CDC says teen girls caught in extreme wave of sadness and violence

    56 min

  7. 08/02/2023

    Hurt Girl Summer

    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

    53 min

  8. 06/19/2023

    On Trying to Preserve "Conservative" Morality without an Objective Foundation

    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.

    57 min
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Reflections on life from author and filmmaker Don Johnson. Learn more about Don's projects at https://donjohnsonmedia.com and read his Substack at https://americanbabylon.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Don Johnson
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Don Johnson Media
  • Show Website
    The Don Johnson Show