The MJ38 Show

MJ38

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Justin & Matthew from MJ38 sit down to share a slice of life, give fire takes on current events, & engage in personal philosophical debate through abstract thought exploration. Our conversations are always through the lens of taking ourselves to the film room to do moral compass calibration & thought culture surgery.

4d ago · Video

The World Is FIGHTING To Define You | The MJ38 Show #147

Send us Fan Mail What if most of the beliefs you call “your own” were handed to you before you ever consciously chose them? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, Matthew and Justin go deep into one of the strangest questions shaping modern culture: **who actually gets to define who you are?** ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon ________________________________________________________________________________ What begins with the growing controversy surrounding women's sports, biological definitions and modern identity quickly becomes a much larger conversation about **identity politics, political tribalism, free will, Christianity, culture, psychology and personal freedom**. Why do people become so attached to political labels? Can your tribe begin thinking for you? What happens when ideology enters your home and starts changing relationships with people you actually love? Can Christianity influence society without becoming coercive? Where should the line between church, state, education and personal belief actually exist? And beneath all of it: **are your beliefs really yours?** ________________________________________________________________________________ The conversation moves through the WNBA debate, modern political polarization, Christian identity, separation of church and state, religious education, institutional influence, hidden power structures, family, free will, creativity and the psychology of belonging. But eventually it reaches an even more personal question. Most people spend their lives chasing money, status, approval and security. What if the better thing to chase is **freedom**? Freedom from social perception. Freedom from tribal thinking. Freedom from needing everyone else's approval. Freedom to examine reality honestly, choose what you believe and live according to something deeper than whatever culture happens to demand from you. This isn't about becoming politically left or right. It's about becoming difficult to control. ________________________________________________________________________________ Welcome to The MJ38 Show—deep modern conversations about culture, psychology, faith, philosophy, spirituality, masculinity, meaning and the hidden forces shaping modern life. If conversations like this make you think differently about your own life, subscribe and send this episode to someone who refuses to let a label do their thinking for them. ________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG FB: MJ38 Facebook TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify Support the show
Aug 24 · Video

What Are You REALLY POSSESSED By? | The MJ38 Show #146

Send us Fan Mail What if some of the thoughts, habits, desires, and beliefs you call “you” were planted long before you ever chose them? This episode of The MJ38 Show starts with childhood memories, school buses, parenting and growing up—but eventually turns into a much deeper question: How much of who you are did you actually choose? _____________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon _____________________________________________________________________ Matthew and Justin explore the hidden forces that shape identity: childhood experiences, entertainment, social pressure, cultural narratives, destructive habits, temptation, status, money, lust, ideology and the patterns we repeat without realizing it. That leads into a bigger conversation about psychology, spiritual warfare, Christianity, consciousness, discipline and personal agency. What does it mean to be “possessed” by something? Not just in the supernatural sense—but possessed by anger. Food. Lust. Approval. Money. Comfort. Your phone. Your habits. Your politics. The need to belong. _____________________________________________________________________ The conversation eventually turns toward one of the oldest spiritual practices in human history: fasting. Because sometimes the fastest way to discover whether you control something is to intentionally stop doing it. The guys explore whether fasting can interrupt destructive behavioral loops, why modern culture constantly competes for your identity, how entertainment shapes us when we’re young, what it means to develop an actual relationship with Christ, and why changing the world might begin with putting your own life in order first. They also discuss childhood rebellion, parenting, Hollywood and the pressures surrounding child stardom, Hayden Panettiere’s death, cultural and political polarization, Christianity in modern America, temptation, ancient religious ideas about evil, Jordan Peterson’s “set your house in order” philosophy, the Fibonacci sequence, habit loops, discipline and the struggle to remain spiritually grounded in modern life. This isn’t simply a conversation about religion. It’s a conversation about what gets inside your mind—and what happens when you finally decide to take your attention, habits and identity back. _____________________________________________________________________ The MJ38 Show explores life, culture, psychology, faith, philosophy, masculinity, spirituality and the hidden forces shaping modern life. Subscribe for more long-form conversations about meaning, culture, consciousness, self-improvement and faith. _____________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG FB: MJ38 Facebook TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify Support the show
Aug 17 · Video

The WNBA Is Facing an IMPOSSIBLE Question | The MJ38 Show #145

Send us Fan Mail The WNBA is having a moment—but some of the biggest conversations surrounding the league have almost nothing to do with basketball. ______________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon ______________________________________________________________________ In this episode of The MJ38 Show, Matthew and Justin dive into the growing cultural debate surrounding the WNBA, Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark, women's sports, transgender athlete eligibility, Title IX, race, fairness, and identity politics—and ask what happens when professional sports become a battleground for much bigger questions about modern culture. The conversation starts with Sophie Cunningham and a controversial on-court incident before expanding into the way race, identity, politics, and social media can completely change how people interpret the exact same event. Then comes an even bigger hypothetical: What happens if former NBA-level male players attempt to enter women's professional basketball? The hosts debate where eligibility boundaries should exist, why women's sports were created as a protected competitive category in the first place, and what happens when the desire to be inclusive collides with questions about competitive fairness, biological differences, and the purpose of women's leagues. But the WNBA conversation eventually reveals something much deeper. Why does nearly every cultural disagreement become “us vs. them”? Why can two people watch the same event and walk away believing completely different things happened? And are we actually thinking through these issues individually—or simply defending whichever cultural tribe we feel belongs to us? ______________________________________________________________________ The discussion expands into tribal psychology, identity politics, race, equality of opportunity vs. equality of outcome, political polarization, media narratives, and the way modern culture pressures people to pick a side. The hosts ultimately question whether society can disagree about difficult issues without automatically turning the people on the other side into enemies. And that's where this becomes bigger than the WNBA. Because underneath the arguments about basketball is a much harder question: Where should society draw boundaries—and who gets to decide when those boundaries need to change? The episode also moves beyond sports into Joe Rogan, Anthony Fauci, institutional trust, science, mathematics, theoretical physics, God, influence, humility, Forrest Frank, masculinity, purpose, and the responsibility that comes with having a platform. This isn't just a conversation about basketball. It's a conversation about what happens when sports, politics, identity, psychology, fairness, faith, and culture all collide. ______________________________________________________________________ The MJ38 Show explores the hidden forces shaping modern life through conversations about culture, psychology, masculinity, faith, spirituality, sports, philosophy, self-improvement, and meaning. Subscribe for conversations that start with what's happening in the world—and keep going until we find the deeper question underneath it. ______________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG FB: MJ38 Facebook TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify Support the show
Aug 10 · Video

You Can Train Yourself to LIVE IN HELL | The MJ38 Show #144

Send us Fan Mail What if some of the hell people experience isn't only happening to them—but being reinforced by the way they respond to it? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, Matthew and Justin explore the connection between attention, anger, complaining, gratitude, maturity, parenting, faith, culture, and the reality we gradually create through repeated patterns of thought and behavior. ______________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon _____________________________________________________________________ The conversation begins after seeing Forrest Frank live, including the energy surrounding his music, his transition from Surfaces, the creativity behind his performances, and why he seems so deeply aligned with the work he is doing. That leads into a larger question: Why do some people seem to radiate beauty, peace, creativity, and purpose—while other people seem to carry frustration everywhere they go? From there, the conversation moves into workplace culture, constant complaining, resentment, neuroticism, childhood behavior, generational patterns, emotional regulation, Jordan Peterson's ideas about anger, spiritual warfare, forgiveness, parenting, and what it actually means to mature. When something doesn't go your way, what happens next? Do you experience the frustration and move forward? Or do you rehearse it, talk about it, strengthen it, and eventually build a personality around finding what's wrong? ______________________________________________________________________ The hosts explore whether anger can become emotionally rewarding, whether negative attitudes can spread through families, why toddlers reveal something fundamental about human desire, and why adulthood may largely be learning how to experience disappointment without allowing disappointment to control your behavior. The episode also asks what parents understand that children cannot yet see—and whether that relationship offers a useful way to think about humanity's relationship with God. Because maybe your attention is never neutral. Every complaint reinforces something. Every act of gratitude reinforces something. Every song communicates something. Every piece of art communicates something. Every way you treat another person contributes something to the environment around you. The question becomes: What are you training yourself—and everyone around you—to see? ______________________________________________________________________ Topics include: Forrest Frank live Forrest Frank and Surfaces Christian music and modern culture Creativity and spiritual alignment Philip Anthony Mitchell Jordan Peterson on anger Why people complain The psychology of negativity Anger and emotional reward Victim mentality Workplace culture Generational behavior Parenting and emotional development Toddlers and free will Masculinity and emotional maturity Forgiveness Spiritual warfare Cain and Abel Faith and responsibility Gratitude versus nihilism How attention shapes perception Modern psychology and spirituality Meaning and self-improvement The MJ38 Show explores the hidden forces shaping modern life, psychology, masculinity, culture, faith, creativity, spirituality, and meaning. Subscribe for conversations designed to warm the waters—and then send you back into life ready to carry your responsibilities a little better. ______________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG FB: MJ38 Facebook TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify Support the show
Aug 3 · Video

Are You Following Jesus—or the Brand? | The MJ38 Show #143

Send us Fan Mail Christianity has never been more visible—but visibility and transformation are not the same thing. Christianity is becoming more popular across music, podcasts, sports, fashion, social media, and mainstream culture—but does greater visibility always produce deeper faith? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, Matthew and Justin examine the difference between genuinely following Jesus and building an identity around the image of Christianity. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon ________________________________________________________________________________ The conversation begins with dopamine scrolling, the purpose of long-form podcasts, Andrew Tate, influence, money, discipline, and the dangerous possibility of succeeding inside the wrong story. From there, it moves into Justin Bieber’s public expression of faith, Forrest Frank, Pastor Ed Newton, modern church branding, Christian clothing, biblical interpretation, celebrity culture, and the responsibility carried by anyone with an audience. Can Jesus become a brand? Can a church develop a powerful cultural identity without allowing the image to replace the spirit? Should podcasters publicly interpret Scripture without formal theological training? And how much of the secular world does someone need to consume in order to remain capable of influencing it? ________________________________________________________________________________ The episode also asks whether people possess different callings in the same way characters occupy different classes in a game. Some are pastors. Others are artists, servers, builders, doctors, creators, parents, managers, or entrepreneurs. The institution may change, but the deeper challenge remains the same: Can you approach the work in front of you with integrity, excellence, gratitude, and service? Because faith is not merely what someone claims, wears, posts, or listens to. It is the orientation gradually shaping their attention, sacrifices, decisions, relationships, habits, and future. ________________________________________________________________________________ Topics include: Jesus versus Christian branding Justin Bieber and public faith Forrest Frank and Christian music Pastor Ed Newton and biblical authority Andrew Tate, influence, money, and morality Charisma versus truth Modern church culture Secular music and spiritual formation Alcohol, moderation, and abstinence Fasting and spiritual discipline Consciousness and manifestation Psychedelics and spiritual experience Jordan Peterson and meaning Calling, work, and different personal gifts Discipline, temptation, and daily momentum Why small decisions create larger futures The MJ38 Show explores the hidden forces shaping modern life, psychology, masculinity, culture, faith, spirituality, discipline, creativity, and meaning. Subscribe for conversations that move beyond surface-level culture and ask what our choices are training us to become. ________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG FB: MJ38 Facebook TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify Support the show
Jul 27 · Video

A Stranger Tried To FIGHT ME At Schlitterbahn | The MJ38 Show #142

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if a stranger suddenly stopped their car, got out, and challenged you in front of your family? That's how this episode begins. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon ________________________________________________________________________________ What follows isn't just a story about a confrontation outside Schlitterbahn—it's a conversation about composure, masculinity, fatherhood, aggression, self-control, Jordan Peterson, Christianity, psychology, and the hidden battle between chaos and order. We explore why staying calm can be harder than fighting, whether control is really an illusion, how purpose gives suffering meaning, and what it looks like to lead with conviction instead of emotion. If you're interested in modern conversations about faith, culture, psychology, philosophy, sports, self-improvement, and becoming a stronger man in today's world, this episode is for you. ________________________________________________________________________________ Topics include: • Schlitterbahn confrontation • Masculinity & restraint • Jordan Peterson philosophy • Christianity & purpose • Parenting & leadership • Chaos vs order • Psychology • Self-improvement • Anxiety & control • Meaning in modern life Subscribe for weekly conversations exploring the hidden forces shaping culture, identity, faith, psychology, and modern life. ________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG FB: MJ38 Facebook TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify Support the show
Jul 20 · Video

Why Reality Doesn’t Feel Real Anymore | The MJ38 Show #141

Send us Fan Mail Why does reality seem less vivid than it did when we were younger? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, Matthew and Justin explore why childhood summers, old video games, friendships, sports, and ordinary moments can feel more tangible than modern life—and whether nostalgia is the full explanation. ______________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon ______________________________________________________________________ The conversation begins with the return of classic Call of Duty, Xbox Live culture, esports, streaming careers, and the strange power of shared competition. But underneath the gaming nostalgia is a deeper question: Why are people constantly trying to return to an earlier version of life? Has technology changed the way we experience time? Are we opening scientific and spiritual doors faster than we can understand them? What makes sacrifice worthwhile? And what are you currently giving your life to? ______________________________________________________________________ This is not a conversation about escaping the modern world. It is about learning how to live meaningfully inside it. The episode examines how repeated choices shape identity, why discipline becomes easier over time, why bad situations do not have to become worse, and how service, responsibility, faith, brotherhood, and small daily victories can restore a sense of direction. Because life may feel fragmented, accelerated, and increasingly artificial—but your choices are still real. ______________________________________________________________________ Topics include: Call of Duty and gaming nostalgia Xbox Live and early internet culture Esports, streaming, and digital ambition Wembanyama, sacrifice, and championship legacy Money versus meaning Why time feels faster as we age CERN and alternate-reality theories Artificial intelligence and brain-computer interfaces The Matrix and Christian symbolism Jordan Peterson, Dostoevsky, Cain, Abel, and proper sacrifice Spiritual curiosity and dangerous metaphysical doors Discipline, habits, service, faith, and personal transformation Why reality does not feel the same anymore The MJ38 Show explores the hidden forces shaping modern life, culture, psychology, faith, masculinity, spirituality, creativity, and meaning. Subscribe for deep modern conversations that go beyond surface-level culture commentary. ______________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG FB: MJ38 Facebook TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify Support the show
Jul 13 · Video

Modern Culture Is Raising Your Kids | The MJ38 Show #140

Send us Fan Mail Every generation gets raised by stories — the question is who gets to tell them. The conversation starts with sports headlines and the beauty of the World Cup, but quickly turns into something deeper: why certain games, movies, stories, songs, and childhood experiences stay with us for life. From Toy Story and Mario to kids growing up with screens, we explore how modern culture shapes imagination, attention, identity, and desire. ______________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : https://mj38-shop.printify.me/ Full-Length Episodes & More: https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMJ38Show ______________________________________________________________________ In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we talk about World Cup energy, soccer becoming a global story, Toy Story 5, millennial nostalgia, the iPad generation, Miss Rachel, fatherhood, discipline, daycare chaos, children learning boundaries, sports development, and what it means to guide a child through a culture that is constantly trying to capture their attention. This is a conversation about faith, culture, psychology, masculinity, parenting, sports, childhood, nostalgia, and the hidden forces shaping modern life. Welcome to The MJ38 Show. ______________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Matthew https://www.instagram.com/mj38.matthew/ Justin https://www.instagram.com/mj38.justin/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/themj38show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mj38.justin?_t=ZT-908iDr6TsXW&_r=1 Spotify (Pod): https://open.spotify.com/show/5mSXoj8LgCt9poPFKucxT5 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mj38-show/id1674906985 Spotify (Music): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AtjGGd883cPcdURvZvx16 Support the show

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Justin & Matthew from MJ38 sit down to share a slice of life, give fire takes on current events, & engage in personal philosophical debate through abstract thought exploration. Our conversations are always through the lens of taking ourselves to the film room to do moral compass calibration & thought culture surgery.

Creator

MJ38
Years Active

2023 - 2026
Episodes

147
Rating

Explicit
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