The MJ38 Show

MJ38

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. 

  1. I Helped The Spurs Make The NBA Finals | Do Small Choices Change Your Reality? | The MJ38 Show #134

    19h ago ·  Video

    I Helped The Spurs Make The NBA Finals | Do Small Choices Change Your Reality? | The MJ38 Show #134

    Send us Fan Mail This episode started with lucky shirts and somehow turned into a conversation about God, free will, timelines, and reality itself. In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we start with a conversation about lucky shirts, Spurs playoff energy, sports superstition, and whether what you wear can actually affect the story you’re living in. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon ________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode, we talk about: - God’s plan - Free will - Quantum timelines - The multiverse - Intention - Belief - Sports - Memorial Day - Military sacrifice - Spiritual warfare - Forgiveness - Confrontation & What it means to follow Christ when life feels chaotic. The question underneath the whole episode is simple: Is life random… or are you constantly choosing which reality you enter? From lucky clothes and Spurs Nation to military service, gym confrontation, grace, and the belief that Christ has already won — this episode explores the hidden forces shaping modern life, culture, faith, psychology, masculinity, and meaning. Welcome to The MJ38 Show. ________________________________________________________________________________ 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

    1h 24m
  2. Why Does Following God Feel Weird Now? | Why Modern Faith Feels Uncomfortable | The MJ38 Show #133

    May 25 ·  Video

    Why Does Following God Feel Weird Now? | Why Modern Faith Feels Uncomfortable | The MJ38 Show #133

    Send us Fan Mail What if the thing that makes you feel weird is actually the thing pulling you closer to who you’re supposed to become? ________________________________________________________________________________ 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  we talk about: - Vacation - Discipline - Yoga & working out on vacation - Reading the Bible in public - Social awkwardness - Faith  - Identity - Personality - Transformation - Testimony - Debate and what it means to follow God in a culture where serious faith can feel strange. ________________________________________________________________________________ The conversation starts with trying to have the best day possible through movement, discipline, and spiritual alignment — then turns into a deeper question: How loud should your faith be? We get into public Christianity, being “weird” in modern culture, representing Christ without performing, the line between authenticity and ego, the discipline of spiritual fitness, the power of testimony, and why some truths can’t be fully understood until you live them. This episode also touches on Jordan Peterson-style ideas around personality integration, the metaphysics of suffering, debate, truth, the resurrection of Jesus, and why faith is not just something you believe — it becomes something you practice. Welcome to The MJ38 Show: deep modern conversations about faith, culture, psychology, masculinity, spirituality, self-improvement, meaning, and the hidden forces shaping 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

    1h 12m
  3. Is Your Life Random… Or Written? | The MJ38 Show #132

    May 18 ·  Video

    Is Your Life Random… Or Written? | The MJ38 Show #132

    Send us Fan Mail What if the moments you call random are actually trying to tell you something? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we dive into deep conversations around: faith, culture, motherhood, sports, masculinity, metaphysics, moral truth, trust, prayer, intuition, and the idea that life may be written by a grand author. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon ________________________________________________________________________________ In this Episode we talk about: - Mother’s Day - The spiritual power of motherhood - Anthony Edwards playing with purpose - Spurs and Lakers energy - Trusting Christ - Public evangelism - Moral relativism - Jordan Peterson-style axioms - Corporate corruption - The meaning beneath everyday life - And why the things happening “under the hood” may be more real than what we see on the surface. ________________________________________________________________________________ This conversation moves between sports, culture, theology, comedy, philosophy, and personal testimony — but underneath all of it is one question: Is your life random… or written? ________________________________________________________________________________ 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

    2h 30m
  4. The World Is Trying to HACK YOUR MIND | Our New Favorite Word | The MJ38 Show #131

    May 11 ·  Video

    The World Is Trying to HACK YOUR MIND | Our New Favorite Word | The MJ38 Show #131

    Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest battle in your life isn’t physical… but spiritual, psychological, and happening inside your mind every single day? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we dive deep into faith, discernment, hypnosis, intuition, spiritual warfare, culture, testimony, suffering, and what it really means to follow Christ while living in the modern secular world. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon  ________________________________________________________________________________ We talk about: – Protect Our Parks & Joe Rogan – Jordan Peterson and Maps of Meaning – hypnosis and suggestibility – intuition vs rational thinking – discernment and “perspicacity” – the hidden influence of culture – Christianity and modern entertainment – spiritual warfare & mental battles – Forrest Frank, testimony, and creative purpose – the power of words and the Logos – how suffering gives testimony power – balancing faith with life in the secular world This might be one of the deepest conversations we’ve had yet. If you’ve ever wrestled with culture, purpose, temptation, intuition, faith, or identity — this episode is for you. Welcome to The MJ38 Show. ________________________________________________________________________________ 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

    1h 27m
  5. Sports, God, and the Subconscious… What’s REALLY Controlling Us? | The MJ38 Show #130

    May 4 ·  Video

    Sports, God, and the Subconscious… What’s REALLY Controlling Us? | The MJ38 Show #130

    Send us Fan Mail What if the things you love the most… are actually controlling you? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we start with NBA playoffs, LeBron, and sports culture… but quickly dive into something much deeper: -  Why we identify so strongly with teams -  The hidden psychology behind fandom and tribalism -  The connection between sports, faith, and the subconscious -  What it really means to “follow” something -  And whether we’re all being influenced by forces we don’t fully understand From Michael Jordan’s mindset to Phil Jackson’s philosophy, to faith, discipline, and identity—this conversation explores how everything connects. At some point, it stops being about sports… and becomes about you. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon  ________________________________________________________________________________ KEY TOPICS - Sports as modern-day identity - The psychology of fans & allegiance - Subconscious influence on behavior - Faith, discipline, and purpose - What you’re really giving your energy to ________________________________________________________________________________ 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

    1h 22m
  6. Do What Is Meaningful, Not What Is Easy | Jordan Peterson Was Right | The MJ38 Show #129

    Apr 27 ·  Video

    Do What Is Meaningful, Not What Is Easy | Jordan Peterson Was Right | The MJ38 Show #129

    Send us Fan Mail Most people aren’t suffering because life is hard—they’re suffering because they’re chasing comfort instead of meaning. In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we dive deep into Jordan Peterson’s philosophy of meaning vs expedience, spiritual warfare, sacrifice, leadership, truth, and what it actually means to live a life worth living. From Nick Saban’s obsession with discipline and systems… to the deeper Christian idea of sacrifice and obedience… to the battle against entropy itself—we break down why modern life feels heavy and why most people are choosing comfort over purpose. ___________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon  ___________________________________________________________________________ We also discuss: • Jordan Peterson’s recent health update • leadership hierarchies and “top wolf” dynamics • Nick Saban’s coaching philosophy • spiritual warfare and internal battles • investigative journalism, truth-seeking, and free speech • why your life needs a real narrative • the difference between what is meaningful vs what is merely expedient This episode is for anyone trying to become stronger, think deeper, and pursue something greater than comfort. The MJ38 Show — conversations about truth, culture, discipline, faith, and becoming who you’re meant to be. ___________________________________________________________________________ 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

    1h 35m
  7. How To Get Your FIRE BACK | Why Responsibility Gives Life Meaning | The MJ38 Show #128

    Apr 20 ·  Video

    How To Get Your FIRE BACK | Why Responsibility Gives Life Meaning | The MJ38 Show #128

    Send us Fan Mail What do you do when you finally feel your spirit come back to life? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we talk about peace after anxiety, renewed purpose, and the kind of fire that makes you want to attack life again. After a long season of pressure, stress, responsibility, and survival mode, this conversation explores what it means to feel engaged with life again — and why meaning seems to grow when you willingly take on responsibility. We also dive into deeper questions around nihilism, discipline, truth, competence, faith, Jordan Peterson, Christianity, and how to actually act in a broken world. ________________________________________________________________________________ On this Episode of the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon ________________________________________________________________________________ This episode is about more than motivation. It’s about: Why responsibility gives life meaning How peace can return after long periods of anxiety The relationship between effort, suffering, and purpose Competence hierarchies and why people crave them Why nihilism is tempting Why speaking life matters more than being cynical How small disciplined choices turn into major life change How faith and action shape your story If you’ve been trying to get your fire back, find meaning, or make sense of the pressure in your life, this episode is for you. The MJ38 Show is where faith, culture, psychology, personal growth, and real life collide in honest conversation. ________________________________________________________________________________ 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

    1h 21m
  8. It Was ALL A DREAM | Lucid Dreaming Made Me Question Reality | The MJ38 Show #127

    Apr 13 ·  Video

    It Was ALL A DREAM | Lucid Dreaming Made Me Question Reality | The MJ38 Show #127

    Send us Fan Mail Dreams feel random… until they don’t. In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we dive deep into lucid dreaming, subconscious patterns, and the question everyone has asked at some point: Are dreams just noise… or are they trying to tell us something? From flying in dreams to feeling trapped in them, we explore what it means to become conscious inside your own mind—and what that might reveal about reality itself. ________________________________________________________________________________ On this Episode of the Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon  ________________________________________________________________________________ Also in this Episode, We talk about: Why certain dreams stick with you for years The strange feeling of being “in control” inside a dream Whether your subconscious is guiding you If intuition and dreams are connected The idea that life itself might be a “narrative” you’re living through And ultimately: Did you choose this life… or were you placed here with a purpose? This episode blends psychology, philosophy, and faith—touching on ideas about free will, God, and what it really means to exist. If you’ve ever woken up from a dream feeling like it meant something… This conversation is for you. ________________________________________________________________________________ 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

    1h 28m

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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.