Govern, not Pastor?
Show Transcript After hearing pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson claim on a podcast that their job is to “govern, not pastor” — and that accountability makes them “nervous” — podcaster Alisa Childers, took them to task. Childers claimed the men had expressed a “defining feature of the New A...
Govern, not Pastor?
Show Transcript After hearing pastors Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson claim on a podcast that their job is to “govern, not pastor” — and that accountability makes them “nervous” — podcaster Alisa Childers, took them to task. Childers claimed the men had expressed a “defining feature of the New A...
Listen, Linger, and Be Used: Faith, Forgiveness, and Everyday Ministry
Hosts reflect on a long podcast featuring Philip Anthony Mitchell and Josh McPherson with Josh Howerton, exploring themes of calling, courage, and how God uses ordinary people—whether or not they’ve been to seminary. The episode emphasizes surrendering control to Jesus, listening for the Holy Spi...
EPHESIANS: Exploring the Grand Canyon of the New Testament | Pastor Josh McPherson | Made Alive
Ephesians gives us both the breathtaking truth of what God has done for us in Christ and the life we are called to live because of it. In this introduction to Ephesians, Pastor Josh McPherson looks at the remarkable church in Ephesus—a church born by the Spirit, grounded in the Word, walking in t...
The Truth About Islam, Religious Liberty & America’s Founding | Tim Barton | Part 1
What did America’s Founders actually believe about religion, government, Islam, and the separation of church and state? Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with historian Tim Barton to examine the Barbary Wars, religious liberty, Jefferson’s “wall of separation,” the Christian ideas behind America’s ...
Christians, Politics & The 2026 Midterms | Tim Barton | Part 2
Should Christians stay out of politics—or does biblical faithfulness require engagement? Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with historian Tim Barton to discuss the stakes of the 2026 midterms, James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Texas, and why pastors cannot ignore addressing political issues. Christi...
EP 42 | Was Alisa Childers Right About Josh Howerton & Josh McPherson? (3 Markers of NAR Governance)
Was Alisa Childers right to warn people about Josh Howerton and Josh McPherson’s teachings on church leadership? By the time you finish listening to this episode, you’ll not only know whether Alisa’s warning was justified, but you’ll also learn 3 specific markers of dangerous, apostle-style churc...
The Gospel in Just Two Verses | Pastor Josh McPherson | Made Alive
What does it really mean to be a Christian? In just two verses, the Apostle Paul introduces the life-changing message of Ephesians: a gospel of sovereign grace, transforming faith, and a new identity in Christ. Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how God takes broken, rebellious people, makes them His ...
What Should Christians Really Believe About Israel? | Tim Barton | Part 3
What should Christians really believe about Israel? Is the Church the fulfillment of Israel? And how should believers respond to the growing political controversy and conspiracies surrounding the Jewish people? In the final installment of their three-part conversation, Pastor Josh McPherson and T...
Christians CAN'T Afford to NOT VOTE | Adam James
Is Washington State at a turning point? Pastor Josh McPherson and Adam James unpack the stakes of the 2026 midterm elections, what Adam learned running for political office, and why they believe Christians can no longer afford to sit on the sidelines. From parental rights and taxes to judicial an...
