Leadership On Purpose

DEBATE: Christians should NOT Vote Democrat

Candid debate between Christians: is it okay for Christians to vote Democrat? If you value this kind of content (faith, politics, and culture) — subscribe for more.This is a respectful debate between believers, but does get very pointed (as it should). It centers on life of unborn, free will, and whether there are moral red lines that should disqualify a political party from a Christian’s support.I argue that certain issues, especially the sanctity of life, are non-negotiable for Christians ... and the modern Democrat platform / agenda has crossed the line. Pat pushes back by emphasizing personal conscience, complexity, and the limits of enforcing moral beliefs while arguing the Democrat agenda has pros that outweigh the cons.This episode is about clarifying convictions, exposing assumptions, and asking what faithfulness to Christ looks like in a divided culture.Key Topics• Should abortion be a voting disqualifier for Christians• Personal conviction versus political enforcement• Free will and moral responsibility• Sanctity of life inside and outside the womb• Whether moral beliefs should be imposed through law• Party platforms versus individual conscience• Comparing moral red lines across history• Faith based voting in a two party systemChapters00:00:00 The central question should Christians vote Democrat00:01:10 Introducing Pat and setting the debate00:03:05 Is abortion enough to disqualify a party00:06:20 Personal belief versus public policy00:09:10 Free will and the right to choose00:12:45 Life in the womb and moral consistency00:16:30 Should the law protect unborn life00:20:10 Healthcare or moral harm00:24:05 Adoption and support alternatives00:28:40 Is there a red line for sanctity of life00:33:10 Comparing abortion to other moral crises00:38:20 Gun violence and moral calculus00:43:55 Values versus policy disagreements00:49:30 Party platforms and moral responsibility00:54:10 Can Christians support imperfect systems00:58:40 Final reflections on conscience and faith01:03:00 Closing thoughts and takeaways

Christians: say NO to public schools (clip from YT episode)

FULL CONVERSATION on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnND1mjGUNwPublic schools aren’t “neutral.” Secular neutrality is a myth, and the more America removes the Christian root from public life, the more the flower withers (“CUT FLOWER SYNDROME”). Schools now disciple kids into a God-less moral system even when certain subjects might seem “neutral.”We also discuss why public school experiences vary wildly depending on where you live, when it might still work, and why homeschooling gives parents a chance to intentionally shape both community and worldview.Key Topics• Why “public school” means something different everywhere• The myth of secular neutrality and why it doesn’t exist• How America shifted from Christian roots to secular ethics• Cut-Flower Christianity: enjoying Christian fruit without the root• Why schools now define a new morality• Why parents wouldn’t choose an Islamic school, but still choose a secular school• The influence teachers + peers have on worldview• Why homeschooling reshapes community and discipleshipChapters00:00:00 Can you steel-man sending kids to public school?00:00:22 How public school looks totally different by location00:00:56 When small-town schools still carried Christian influence00:01:34 The myth of secular neutrality00:02:19 How America moved from Christian ethics to secular morality00:02:49 Cut-flower syndrome explained00:03:16 Why some schools still look fine on the surface00:03:38 When virtue gets redefined without God00:04:04 Would you send your kids to an Islamic school?00:04:33 How teachers shape kids’ belief systems00:04:44 Why peer environment matters so much00:04:53 Why homeschooling allows intentional community

Woke Pastors & Weak Men

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk tragedy, Christians everywhere are wrestling with one question: where were our pastors? In this episode, we unpack the silence, the tension, and the responsibility of Christian leaders who chose not to speak, and why that moment revealed a much deeper problem inside the modern church.Johnny joins us to break down the video he made that gained major traction online. We talk through why he posted it, why many pastors refused to address what happened, and how their silence exposed a growing fracture between cultural Christianity and biblical courage.From inconsistent responses to social issues to the rise of third way preaching to the dangers of a high grace and low truth church culture, this conversation cuts directly into the heart of shepherding, conviction, and the cost of speaking truth when it is not culturally approved.We explore how believers should respond in moments of crisis, what true pastoring actually means, and why this generation of Christian men must recover boldness, discernment, and spiritual backbone.This episode calls Christians toward courage, clarity, and uncompromising truth with high grace and high conviction.Key Topics• Why pastoral silence around Charlie Kirk exposed inconsistencies in the modern church• The difference between cultural relevance and biblical courage• How third way Christianity watered down truth for the sake of approval• Why believers must learn to speak up in public even when unpopular• Understanding true shepherding with high truth and high grace• Calling out false narratives without falling into outrage culture• The role of Christian men in holding leaders accountable• Private discipleship compared to public truth telling• How boldness spreads inside a community• Why we fight for people but never compromise with liesChapters00:00:00 Introduction and context00:02:20 Why Johnny spoke up and why he normally would not00:05:00 The silence of pastors saying we cannot talk about everything00:08:15 Selective courage and why some topics get attention while others do not00:11:00 When culture decides what the church will address00:13:25 The third way problem with high grace and low truth00:17:18 Comparing responses during the George Floyd moment with the Charlie Kirk moment00:20:10 The danger of pastors who want to stay liked00:23:00 What true shepherding looks like with scripture truth and courage00:26:15 When silence becomes compromise00:28:52 Fighting for the person not the lie00:31:20 Private discipleship compared to public biblical clarity00:34:10 The cost of conviction for families careers and reputations00:36:42 Why boldness is spreading after Charlie’s death00:38:30 Revival home churches and real community00:41:00 A call for men to lead with courage and conviction00:43:05 Final reflection and challenge

Christians are doing THESE 12 THINGS after Charlie Kirk

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk moment, everyday believers are stepping up online, at city halls, in men’s groups, and at home. This show exists to equip Christians with Clarity + Courage.In this episode of Leadership on Purpose, we map 12 practical responses we’re seeing from Christians right now how to speak in the public square, organize locally, disciple the next generation, and push back on false narratives with high truth and high grace.I’m joined by Timmy Bauer (author & entrepreneur) and Pastor Kenny Ortiz to unpack the cultural shifts we’re living through. We talk courage, conviction, and leadership and how to live your faith in the open when the costs are real.Key Topics:• Speaking up in the public square (online + in person) and why courage is contagious• Local organization that actually changes things (school boards, councils, candidates)• Discipleship in practice: youth mentorship, men’s groups, and high-bandwidth conversations• What we’re for: supporting pro-family ministries and leading your family with vision• Engaging false narratives with high truth & high grace (and why pastors must not go silent)• Forming convictions: study history & civics, return to Scripture, and build a life of prayerChapters:00:00:00 – Introduction & Cultural Context00:00:32 – #12 Speak Up in the Public Square (online + offline; courage is contagious)00:06:15 – #11 Organize Locally (back courageous leaders; think macro, invest micro)00:08:00 – #10 Disciple the Next Gen (home as hospitality hub; men’s groups that meet weekly)00:12:43 – #9 Support Pro-Family Ministries (PRCs, marriage ministries, wraparound care)00:16:19 – #8 Take Keyboard Warriors Offline (raise bandwidth: text → voice → coffee)00:18:47 – #7 Engage False Narratives (high truth + high grace; 2 Cor. 10:5)00:24:34 – #6 Study History & Civics (Hillsdale/PragerU; Hosea 4:6; Prov. 18:15)00:26:40 – #5 Encourage the Courageous (amplify, support, don’t distance in hostile spaces)00:28:41 – #4 Lead Your Family with Vision (education, speech & debate, wise young marriage)00:33:54 – #3 Find a Whole-Bible Teaching Church (gospel + its implications; stop playing safe)00:36:18 – #2 Return to the Word (physical Bible; model it for your kids)00:38:38 – #1 Pray (Lord’s Prayer rhythm; Psalm 46:10; pray without ceasing)00:41:27 – Final Encouragement & Call to Courage00:42:40 – Outro👉 Subscribe for more conversations that equip you to lead with clarity and courage in today’s world.

Christ vs. Secularism (Ben Shapiro vs. Bill Maher – Debate Breakdown)

Debate breakdown: Ben Shapiro vs. Bill Maher on where morality comes from, with contribution from Tim Alberta. Shapiro asks a question that stumps Maher. Maher comes back with a counter, and it's fascinating how this plays out.Where do we get our sense of morality? Could Christ have informed even a secularist's morality?The purpose of this channel is to encourage Christians with Clarity and Courage – pursue the truth, handle the best attacks against it, and engage with courage. High truth, high grace.The clip comes from Real Time with Bill Maher.00:00 - Shapiro's Question Stumps Maher02:05 - Maher's response (Enlightenment!) & rebuttal04:25 - Secular revisionist history06:50 - Shapiro counters ("Cut Flower Syndrome")12:24 - Maher attacks the Christian standard13:47 - A Christian response to attacks on Bible's morality20:30 - Empirical and history consideration22:00 - Shapiro's final Q + steelmanning the secular attack24:44 - closing exchange (Shapiro repping Christianity?)