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Conversations That Matter

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Standing Shoulder to Shoulder: Co-Belligerence, Coalition Building, and Freedom of Conscience

October 25, 2026 · 50 min

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NatCon Sparks Debate: Avital Levi on Nationalism, Liberalism, and Israel

October 23, 2026 · 1 hr 26 min

What did the NatCon conference in Jerusalem reveal about the future of nationalism, liberalism, and the relationship between Israel and the West? In this episode of *Conversations That Matter*, Jon Harris speaks with Dr. Avital Levi…
How Christians Can Build Businesses That Shape America | Nate Fischer

October 21, 2026 · 1 hr 19 min

What happens when Christians bring their understanding of human nature, theology, and the good life into the worlds of business, technology, and politics? In this episode of *Conversations That Matter*, I sit down with Nate Fischer…
The New Face of the Religious Left: Democratic Pastors Running in Red States

October 19, 2026 · 59 min

Democratic candidates with pastoral backgrounds are running competitive campaigns in traditionally Republican states, using Christian language to promote progressive political positions. What does this development mean for American…
News Roundup: Trans Suicide Claim, Death Penalty, Rock Christian Revival?

October 17, 2026 · 41 min

In this News Roundup, Jon Harris covers the latest developments in American politics, the Christian church, and the broader cultural landscape. From the controversy surrounding YouTube’s copyright complaint against *All Are Not Welcome* to…

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Why Is Northern Ireland Still Christian? Lessons From Ireland for America

October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 0 min

Why is Northern Ireland still comparatively Christian while the Republic of Ireland has seen such a dramatic collapse in Christian practice and cultural influence? I talk with Pastor @j_bambrick about conversion, discipleship, Christian…
The Forgotten War That Created the American Southwest

October 9, 2026 · 1 hr 6 min

What did the Mexican-American War have to do with the Civil War, Manifest Destiny, Texas, California, and the modern American Southwest? Jon Harris sits down with Thomas Wayne Riley of the American Southwest Podcast for a wide-ranging…
Why I Care About the Episcopal Church

October 8, 2026 · 8 min

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How the Episcopal Church Lost Its Way - Rev. Jacob Dell

October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

What happened to the Episcopal Church and America's Protestant establishment? In this conversation, we trace the transformation of the Episcopal Church and other mainline Protestant institutions, from their historic place in American…
News Roundup: SBC, Lawson, Christian Persecution & the True Culture of Death

October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min

This week on the Conversations That Matter podcast, Jon Harris covers a wide-ranging news roundup touching on the Southern Baptist Convention, Christian persecution, the Catholic Church, the Christian Nationalism debate, Steve Lawson, and…
Let's Define Godliness by the Right Things

September 28, 2026 · 30 min

What actually makes someone a strong Christian? A viral post claimed that the strongest Christians watch Disney movies, avoid politics, wear bikinis, drink alcohol, shop at Target, and celebrate Halloween. The argument was that Christians…
Democrats Backing Down From "Trans Sports?" Don't Buy it!

September 25, 2026 · 30 min

The Democratic Party appears to be changing its tune on transgender athletes competing in women’s sports. Politicians including Gavin Newsom, Pete Buttigieg, and James Talarico have recently used the language of fairness and safety when…