Josh McPhersonAm I greedy if I'm not tithing? Greed is more than just a desire for wealth—it’s a spiritual disease that blinds us to Jesus, stewardship, and eternity. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks four critical questions about greed and reveals the biblical antidote: obedience in first-fruit giving. Are you letting greed rob you of God's blessings?
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Are Christians Required to Give Money to the Church?Josh McPherson2025-03-16 | Am I greedy if I'm not tithing? Greed is more than just a desire for wealth—it’s a spiritual disease that blinds us to Jesus, stewardship, and eternity. In this powerful sermon, Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks four critical questions about greed and reveals the biblical antidote: obedience in first-fruit giving. Are you letting greed rob you of God's blessings?
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#strongermannation #christianitySatan Loves to Attack MarriageJosh McPherson2026-09-20 | The purpose for your marriage is much bigger than you might have thought.
#strongermannationVision Sunday | Pastor Josh McPhersonJosh McPherson2026-09-20 | Hello and welcome to the Grace City Livestream! | Today we are celebrating all God has been doing at the family capital of the world, and we are looking forward to the exciting things God has in store for us in the days to come.Have You Written Your List?Josh McPherson2026-09-16 | How do you find a homerun spouse?
Become the kind of person that the kind of person you would want to marry can't wait to marry.
#strongermannation⚠️Your Children Tie Heart Strings⚠️Josh McPherson2026-09-15 | Beware of who your children are tying heart strings with... even certain relatives.
#strongermannation #christianparentingHow to Be a Good GrandparentJosh McPherson2026-09-15 | Leave and cleave is a real deal. Spoiling your grandkids may not actually be helping anyone...
#strongermannationWhy Strong Families Teach Their Kids to Create Value | Scott Donnell | Part 2Josh McPherson2026-09-15 | The most important contribution you make to the world may not be what you accomplish—it may be who you raise. In this conversation, Scott Donnell and Pastor Josh McPherson explore what separates families that fade after a generation or two from families that continue growing stronger. They talk about heritage versus inheritance, preparing children for marriage, teaching kids to create value, and doing the difficult work of parenting early so that your relationship with your children can deepen as they grow. If you want to leave behind more than money and build a legacy your children and grandchildren can actually carry forward, this episode is for you.
00:00 - Intro 00:58 - What Makes a Strong Family? 06:13 - Why Allowance Is a Bad Idea 08:17 - Raising Kids Who Create Value 13:10 - The 4 C’s of Strong Families 14:04 - Teaching Your Kids How to Think 16:37 - Value Creation & Problem Solving 21:15 - Why Christians Can’t Ignore Culture 27:06 - Heritage Over Inheritance 30:53 - When Helping Your Kids Hurts Them 35:16 - Tim Tebow & the Legacy of His Father 38:49 - Grandparents Should Champion the Marriage 42:25 - Why the Family Is Worth Fighting For 44:44 - How Evil Gets Rebranded as Good 49:23 - Who Is Discipling Your Kids? 52:11 - Choose Your Family’s Inner Circle 53:29 - Preparing Your Kids for Marriage 55:07 - Build a Family They Want to Be Part Of 59:04 - Do the Hard Work Early 59:30 - When Your Kids Become Your Wise Counsel 1:01:39 - Closing
#strongermannationWhat AI Cant Teach Your Children | Pastor Kyle McMullenJosh McPherson2026-09-14 | AI can do a lot, but there's one thing it can never learn: How to love God. In this sermon, Pastor Kyle McMullen lays out a biblical vision for education rooted in discipleship—forming men and women who love God with every part of life. Parents carry the primary responsibility, the Church has a vital role, and the goal is far bigger than academic success.
#strongermannationThe Thing That AI Will Never Learn | Pastor Kyle McMullenJosh McPherson2026-09-14 | Hello! Welcome to the Grace City Church Livestream. We’re so glad you’ve joined us today. | This week, Pastor Kyle McMullen is preaching on the reality of AI in our culture today.Friends of the Opposite Sex❓Josh McPherson2026-09-13 | As a married man or woman, can you pursue a friendship with a member of the opposite sex?
#strongermannationReady for Marriage?Josh McPherson2026-09-12 | How does a young woman know when she’s ready to be married?
#strongermarriageFear God or Fear ManJosh McPherson2026-09-10 | You either have fear of God or fear of man.
#strongermannationPut it ALL on the AltarJosh McPherson2026-09-08 | Check out the full podcast with Scott Donnell, talking about his new book titled Kingdom Habits.
#strongermannation18 Habits That Can Transform Your Life | Scott Donnell | Part 1Josh McPherson2026-09-08 | Scott Donnell joins Pastor Josh McPherson to unpack his new book Kingdom Habits and the lessons God taught him after surrendering a massively successful business, his social media platform, and his plans. They discuss holy fear, fear of man, the “heresy of hustle,” mammon, radical surrender, stewardship, and why peace comes not from achieving more—but from giving everything back to God.
00:00 — Intro 00:58 — Opening Prayer 02:24 — Scott Donnell & His New Book 04:37 — How Does God Speak to You? 06:10 — Fear of God vs. Fear of Man 07:12 — Walking Away From a $50 Million Company 09:55 — Surrender Is the Currency of the Kingdom 11:30 — Why Hard Work Is Not a Virtue 13:36 — What Happens When You Fully Surrender 15:09 — What Is Mammon? 16:36 — The False God of “More” 18:10 — When Money Becomes Your Security 20:19 — Dethroning Mammon 21:55 — “What You Cling To Owns You” 22:57 — Check Out Part 2 SOON!
#strongermannationThe Day of the Lord Is Coming | Pastor Adam JamesJosh McPherson2026-09-07 | If you really believed this world was going to burn and everything hidden would be revealed, would it change the way you live today? In 2 Peter 3, Pastor Adam James looks at the coming Day of the Lord, the end of this present world, and the promise that something far better is coming. The question isn’t just what will happen then—it’s what that reality should change about us now.
#strongermannationThe Last Day: Since Its Gonna Burn... What Now? | Pastor Adam JamesJosh McPherson2026-09-07 | Welcome to the Grace City Church livestream! | This week, Pastor Adam James is preaching the final installment of our series in II Peter, A Life Of Divine Power.The War on God, Family, and PropertyJosh McPherson2026-09-04 | What does the origin story of Marxism reveal about the ideology itself? Mark Driscoll looks at Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, the Communist Manifesto, and the tension between Marxism, capitalism, family, faith, property, and government dependence.
This podcast was filmed during Freedom Con this summer at the Gorge.
#strongermannation0600 Stronger Men - ALL IN, ONE NAMEJosh McPherson2026-09-03 | Welcome to our monthly men's gathering, kicking off THIS MONTH! We gather the first Wednesday of every month at 0600 (PST) as men to lift high the name of Jesus and sit under the teaching of God's Word.My Child Told Me They’re TransJosh McPherson2026-09-02 | What should you do as a Christian parent if your child tells you they are now transgender? Don't freak out, and ask them questions.
#strongermannationA world celebrating EVILJosh McPherson2026-09-01 | The apostle Paul wrote about the very things that are happening today in Romans 1. We need to recover truth in a world that celebrates lies and wickedness.
#frankturek #lindsayclancytrialThe Lies We’re Taught About AmericaJosh McPherson2026-09-01 | The founding fathers of America weren't the men you were taught about. There is an intentional effort to disconnect America from it's origin story, and the men who founded this nation.
This podcast was filmed during Freedom Con this summer at the Gorge.
#strongermannationWhy Christians Must Fight for Truth | Frank TurekJosh McPherson2026-09-01 | What happens when a culture stops believing in objective truth? Frank Turek joins Pastor Josh McPherson for a wide-ranging conversation about The War on Reality, cultural Marxism, Christianity and politics, the loss of logic in modern education, and how Christians can stand courageously for what is true. Frank also shares personal stories from his final conversations with Charlie Kirk and explains why recovering truth, reason, and biblical conviction matters now more than ever.
Learn more about Frank Turek and his new book "The War on Reality" here: thewaronreality.com
00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Frank Turek’s "The War on Reality" 06:27 - There Is No “Your Truth” 09:11 - Cultural Marxism & the Oppressor/Oppressed Worldview 13:12 - How Language Is Used to Redefine Reality 17:21 - How to Answer Difficult Questions 21:50 - Frank’s Final Conversations With Charlie Kirk 26:23 - Why Christians Need Logic, Reason & Evidence 30:45 - Are People Losing the Ability to Think? 31:46 - Political Bias & Hasty Generalizations 38:04 - Is There a Way Back? 39:51 - Why Christians Should Be Involved in Politics 43:30 - Evil Tears Down What Is Good 44:49 - Why Understanding History Matters 48:56 - Courage: Standing Up for Reality 49:46 - How Parents Should Respond to Cultural Issues 50:20 - Theology Should Determine Your Politics 51:46 - Closing Thoughts
#strongermannationDIVORCE Has Major Consequences‼️Josh McPherson2026-08-31 | There is grace and mercy and healing through the blood of Jesus, but divorce always brings destruction and devastating consequences.
#strongermannationThe Return of Jesus, the Last Days, and the Patience of God | Pastor Adam JamesJosh McPherson2026-08-31 | Why hasn’t Jesus come back yet? In this message from 2 Peter 3, Pastor Adam James examines the last days, the certainty of Christ’s return, and the incredible patience of God. What may look like a delay is actually mercy—God is still calling people to repentance, still saving lives, and still building His Church. Jesus is coming back. The question is: ARE YOU READY?
#strongermannationThe Last Days: Why Jesus Hasnt Come Back Yet | Pastor Adam JamesJosh McPherson2026-08-31 | Welcome to the Grace City Church Livestream! We are so glad you are here. | This week Pastor Adam James is diving into week 5 of our sermon series, A Life Of Divine Power, in II Peter.The Difference Between Trips and VacationsJosh McPherson2026-08-27 | Trips, Vacations, and Couple Getaways.
It's important to understand the different categories of family and couple vacations to get away and rest. All three are very important for the health and times of respite for both your family and marriage.
#strongermannationVacations With Little Kids?Josh McPherson2026-08-27 | Use some discretion as you plan your next family vacation. Your family might not benefit from a trip to Disneyland as much as you might think.
#strongermannationElijah, Jezebel & the Spiritual Battle You’re In | Pastor Landon SchottJosh McPherson2026-08-25 | Pastor Landon Schott from Mercy Culture in Texas joins Pastor Josh McPherson and Grace City Church with a timely word for anyone facing discouragement, fear, or spiritual opposition. Through the story of Elijah, Landon calls the church to recognize the battle for what it is, stand its ground, and trust God for fresh strength to keep moving forward.
00:00 - Pastor Josh Introduces Landon Schott 14:39 - Pastor Landon Schott 18:23 - Elijah, Baal & Jezebel 21:01 - The Battle Is Spiritual 25:44 - What Is Spiritual Warfare? 31:43 - Exposing the Jezebel Spirit 40:35 - Characteristics of the Jezebel Spirit 51:57 - The Spirit of Fear 55:38 - Elijah: After the Fire Falls 58:12 - Manipulation, Intimidation & Control 1:00:24 - How to Defeat the Jezebel Spirit 1:01:25 - A Word of Encouragement 1:03:51 - Prayer for Encouragement
#strongermannationCan a Childless Marriage Still Be Fruitful?Josh McPherson2026-08-25 | How can a couple navigate the pain of infertility while still embracing God’s design for marriage and intimacy? Pastor Josh and Sharon offer compassion, biblical perspective, and encouragement for couples grieving the loss of biological parenthood while finding purpose, oneness, and fruitfulness in their marriage.
#strongermannationWhy False Teachers Tell You What You Want to Hear | Pastor Carey McPhersonJosh McPherson2026-08-24 | Teaching from 2 Peter 2, Pastor Carey McPherson addresses the influence of feminism, deconstruction, social media personalities, and other voices that reinterpret Scripture. False teachers don’t always stand behind pulpits—today, they may have podcasts, YouTube channels, millions of followers, and culturally fashionable messages. Do not to be swayed by charisma, popularity, personal experience, or promises of freedom, but to test every message against the Word of God.
#strongermannationThe Face Of False Teachers | Pastor Carey McPhersonJosh McPherson2026-08-24 | Welcome to the Grace City Church Livestream! | Today, Pastor Carey McPherson, continues week 4 in our sermon series, A Life Of Divine Power, in chapter 2 of II Peter.How Do You Make Time for Sex When Your Kids Are Always Around?Josh McPherson2026-08-23 | It this mid-length clip from this podcast (youtu.be/SsnVIQ45hJE), Pastor Josh and his wife Sharon answer a question from a listen on finding time for intimacy when your kids always seem to "be around." From putting time for sex on your calendar, keeping your bedroom sacred, and being intentional they explain how it can be done, and that it's important to keep your marriage prioritized.
#strongermannationSex is a Gift from GodJosh McPherson2026-08-23 | God made sex to be very powerful, and put covenant in place to protect it. Sex was God’s idea.
#StrongerManNation #StrongerMarriageThe Warrior Poet’s Word for Young MenJosh McPherson2026-08-21 | In this mid-length clip, John Lovell gives a word to the men of Gen Z. Too many men are isolating themselves from mentorship, and there is a lack of generational wisdom being passed on.
This podcast was filmed during Freedom Con this summer at the Gorge.
#strongermannationWhen Men Go to ChurchJosh McPherson2026-08-21 | When men go to church, love their families, stay devoted to their wife, read their Bibles...
#strongermannationDo You Have Healthy Family Boundaries?Josh McPherson2026-08-20 | Don't let the most unhealthy person in your extended family set the temperature for everyone. It's your responsibility to set boundaries for your own family to protect them. Don't let unhealthy people ruin your life.
#strongermannationThe Gateway Drug for IslamJosh McPherson2026-08-20 | Islam is here to destroy America. We need to fight this ideology with better ideas before it's too late. Wake up and pay attention.
#strongermannationWhat It Costs to Tell the Truth When the Culture Turns HostileJosh McPherson2026-08-19 | In this mid-length clip, Pastors Mark Driscoll and Josh McPherson unpack the cost to follow Jesus and be a leader in a culture that is hostile to Christianity. If there is no controversy surrounding your life, are you speaking the truth plain enough and loud enough?
This podcast was filmed during Freedom Con this summer at the Gorge.
#strongermannationHow to Restore Broken Trust in MarriageJosh McPherson2026-08-18 | “How Can a Wife Heal From Her Husband’s Pornography Use?” In this mid-length clip, Pastor Josh and his wife Sharon break down forgiveness and restoring trust after a wife's husband sins sexually.
Pastor Carey McPherson's word to the men on getting off P*rn from the WE Conference: youtu.be/RANtkWa17Kc
#strongermannationAm I Disagreeing With Paul?Josh McPherson2026-08-17 | Pastor Josh McPherson and his son Levi respond to the claim that encouraging young men toward marriage contradicts Paul’s teaching on singleness. They argue that Genesis, Paul’s letters, and the qualifications for church leadership must be read together—showing that marriage and singleness can each serve God’s purposes depending on a man’s calling. If it appears Paul contradicts himself, your thought should be, "I am missing something."
Check out the full podcast, where Pastor Josh answers many questions sent in by listeners: youtu.be/avqLppZALTk
Got questions about marriage, manhood, or fatherhood? Send them in for Pastor Josh to answer here: info@StrongerManNation.com
#strongermannationYour Marriage Won’t Last Without HumilityJosh McPherson2026-08-17 | Humility is the key. You need to receive things from others, but you don't yet know what those things are. So be humble.
To have a thriving marriage, you need to be a humble man or woman.
#strongermannationWhy Christians Can Be Confident the Story of Jesus Is True | Pastor Carey McPhersonJosh McPherson2026-08-17 | Is Christianity just a made up story? Teaching from 2 Peter 1:12–21, Pastor Carey McPherson examines Peter’s eyewitness testimony, the remarkable unity of Scripture, and the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Peter was a deeply flawed man who nevertheless finished his race faithfully—and his testimony points us to a faith rooted not in myth or legend, but in the crucified, risen, and reigning Christ.
#strongermannationWe Did Not Follow Cleverly Invented Stories | Pastor Carey McPhersonJosh McPherson2026-08-17 | Welcome to the Grace City Church Livestream! | Pastor Carey McPherson continues in week 3 of our series, A Life Of Divine Power, in 2 Peter.Listen up Young Married Couples!🤵♂️👰♀️Josh McPherson2026-08-17 | Getting married young and want to start off on the right foot? Get wisdom. Find a few older married people that you could learn from and ask them good questions.
#strongermannationCan a Christian Serve God Inside an Ungodly Government?Josh McPherson2026-08-16 | During his main stage session at Freedom Con, Pastor Mark Driscoll points to Joseph as the Bible’s first godly statesman—a Spirit-filled servant of God placed inside an ungodly government for a divine purpose. Drawing from Genesis 41, he argues that Christians should not retreat from politics and public life, but bring biblical wisdom, truth, and the Spirit of God into places of influence.
Interested in learning more about the relationship Christians should have with the political realm? Check out this free resource breaking down 7 categories you need to think rightly about politics: https://mailchi.mp/strongermannation/beforeyouvote
#strongermannationThis Guy Says He’s a Christian??Josh McPherson2026-08-16 | James Talarico said the Bible is propaganda, and yet still claims to be a Christian. According to him, it is "deeply immoral" to indoctrinate children with it.
#strongermannationIf You Have a Son… *DO THIS*Josh McPherson2026-08-15 | Stay a season ahead of your sons, and teach them to be men of integrity in every area of life.
#strongermannationHow to Crush Your Family Vacation This SummerJosh McPherson2026-08-14 | Pastor Josh and his wife Sharon share practical lessons they have learned from years of family vacations, road trips, unexpected disasters, and memorable adventures. They explain the difference between a family trip, a restful vacation, and a couples getaway while encouraging parents to set realistic expectations, involve their children in the planning, and embrace the moments that go wrong.
00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - Learning From Our Vacation Disasters 02:57 - Question 1: Why Do Family Vacations Matter? 06:10 - Trips, Vacations, and Couple Getaways 09:13 - Setting the Right Expectations 12:06 - Parenting Through the Trip 13:14 - Question 2: What Makes a Great Family Trip? 20:35 - Question 3: What is Dad’s Role on Family Trips? 22:55 - When Things Go Wrong 26:16 - Budget for Fun and Don't Go into Debt 29:53 - Vacations Change as Your Family Grows
#strongermannation #familyvacationAre You Being Controlled by Inner Vows?Josh McPherson2026-08-14 | If Jesus is not Lord in any area of your life, you are partnering with the Devil. Brokenness will drive you to success in some areas, but at what cost?
#strongermannationMost TV Shows Are NOT Worth WatchingJosh McPherson2026-08-13 | You need to improve your content-filter. Too many TV shows and songs written are filled with words and themes that no Christian should be consuming.
Why would we celebrate and laugh at the Devil dragging through the mud that which God designed as holy and good?
#strongermannationWhy We Have to Learn How to Ask Better QuestionsJosh McPherson2026-08-13 | Historian Tim Barton argues that modern education has trained generations to memorize and repeat rather than question, think critically, and pursue truth. Education in America wasn't always filled with multiple choice questions and fill-in-the-blanks. What changed?