

Josh McPherson
Stronger Man Nation
Stronger Man Nation, hosted by Pastor Josh McPherson, is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping the average man become stronger in every area of life. Rooted in biblical truth and real-world application, the show tackles topics like sexual temptation, cultural challenges, fatherhood, marriage, and spiritual leadership. Stronger Man Nation equips men to lead with courage, conviction, and Christ-centered purpose. Whether you're a husband, father, or young man seeking direction, this podcast offers practical tools and gospel-driven encouragement for your journey. Learn more and explore resources at strongermannation.com.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 34min
How Sex Can Heal, Strengthen, and Sanctify Your Marriage
In this powerful series, Josh and Sharon unpack the five divine purposes for sex within marriage. Drawing from Scripture and real-life wisdom, they explain how sex is more than just physical—it’s a sacred, joyful, and transformative gift from God. Discover how marital intimacy is designed for protection, pleasure, procreation, deep knowing, and oneness, and why your sex life is often a mirror of your spiritual and relational health. Sex is meant for so much more than just procreation. This came from our 2025 WE Conference. To check out the full package, head on over to: https://givebutter.com/making-love-sweetSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jul 29, 2025 • 27min
The World Lied to You About Sex
Josh and Sharon dive into the foundational truths of what healthy sex and intimacy are NOT in marriage. In this honest, humorous, and biblically grounded session from the WE Conference, they bust myths, confront cultural lies, and outline God's design for intimacy that is fun, free, frequent, and fulfilling. This came from our 2025 WE Conference. To check out the full package, head on over to: https://givebutter.com/making-love-sweetSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jul 27, 2025 • 60min
What Made Jesus’ Family So Powerful? | Pastor Mark Driscoll
Guest speaker Pastor Mark Driscoll of Trinity Church (AZ) brings both laughter and conviction as he teaches on Jesus' Spirit-Filled Family during his sermon at Grace City Church. Pastor Mark shares stories from his life and ministry while walking us through the biblical model of family seen in the life of Jesus—from Mary and Joseph to John the Baptist and beyond. This sermon calls families, especially fathers, to be filled with the Holy Spirit, to lead courageously, and to raise children who will carry God’s truth into the future. Whether you're married, single, a parent, or preparing for family life, this message will encourage and equip you to walk in the power of the Spirit.Exclusive Content:For a gift of any amount you can access our whole marriage conference featuring talks from Josh's parents, his brother and sister-in-law, and more. 7 sessions diving into the importance of and God's design for marital intimacy. Text MANHOOD to 53-555 and hit the link to gain access to hours of biblically-grounded, helpful teaching on God's good gift of sex.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jul 25, 2025 • 23min
What the Bible Really Says About Sex
In this powerful session, Josh and Sharon explore six divine truths about sex straight from Scripture—and expose the demonic counterfeits that distort God’s beautiful design. With wisdom, humor, and clarity, they reveal why sex is not just physical but profoundly spiritual, and why reclaiming God’s view of sex brings joy, freedom, and intimacy back to the marriage bed. This teaching is bold, biblical, and deeply practical for every married couple.This came from our 2025 WE Conference. To check out the full package, head on over to: https://givebutter.com/making-love-sweetSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jul 5, 2025 • 1h 7min
Racial Reconciliation, Social Justice, and Other Woke Virtue Signaling ft. Pastor Riley Halliday
What happens when a biracial man raised between two worlds—Black and white, chaos and faith, pain and purpose—steps into the pulpit with nothing but the gospel and a heart for unity?In this raw, honest, and deeply moving conversation, Pastor Riley Halliday shares his extraordinary story: growing up between two families, facing rejection, reconciling with a father who once offered to pay for his abortion, navigating racial tension in the Church, and ultimately discovering the healing power of Jesus Christ.From military discipline to ministry leadership, Riley speaks candidly on:👉 The real meaning of racial reconciliation in the Church👉 Why forced diversity often backfires — and what builds real unity👉 Growing up with Black and white siblings — and finding identity in Christ👉 How to forgive a father who tried to erase your life👉 Why there’s only one race in Scripture — the human race👉 What pastors need to hear if they want to lead multiethnic churchesWhether you’re a church leader, a skeptic, a parent, or simply someone seeking hope in divided times — this conversation will challenge you, inspire you, and move you to reflect on what truly unites us.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jun 29, 2025 • 59min
Are You Helping or Hurting the Body?
In this sermon, Pastor Josh McPherson kicks off a new sermon series ("The Body"), and explains how the church isn’t a building but you—the living, Spirit-empowered body of Jesus on earth. Discover why every believer matters, how the Holy Spirit unites and equips us, and what it looks like to live in true interdependence. Pastor Josh illustrates these truths with metaphors of the human body (foot vs. hand), a world-class soccer player’s kick, and 37 trillion cells, and he draws practical applications: use your gifts, serve eagerly on teams, honor all members, avoid gossip and division, and bear one another’s burdens in healthy community.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jun 28, 2025 • 1h 19min
The Battle for Boyhood: Raising Strong Men in a Feminized World ft. John & Bekah Lovell
Pastor Josh and Sharon McPherson sit down with Pastor John Lovell and his wife, Beckah for a passionate, unscripted conversation about raising boys in today’s culture. From battles with broken school systems to hilarious and heartfelt parenting stories, they explore what it means to raise daring, risk-taking, God-fearing young men.Key Topics: - Raising boys without crushing their spirit - The dangers of over-medicating boys - Why the system is failing our sons - The mom’s vital role in building strong men - Real talk on marriage, submission, and mutual respectAND... Becca shares about her upcoming book... a must-read for moms and dads seeking clarity, conviction, and courage in parenting. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jun 22, 2025 • 47min
Everything Has Led to This
Pastor Josh unleashes a prophetic and passionate message that shakes men awake. With fire, truth, and clarity, he declares: God is calling you—right now—to step into the Brotherhood. Not a social club. Not a ministry. But a movement of Spirit-filled, gospel-driven, mission-bound men who are ready to build the Kingdom of God with boldness and brotherhood.To get all the sessions for FREE, check out: https://mailchi.mp/strongermannation.com/xftz9x55xxFor more resources, go to https://www.StrongerManNation.com/resourcesSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jun 15, 2025 • 40min
Why You Must Let Go of Revenge ft. John Lovell
Have you ever been betrayed? Abandoned? Hurt so deeply that forgiveness feels impossible? In this unforgettable sermon, Pastor John Lovell brings a message of raw truth and gospel hope from Romans 12:19 — "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." Check out Pastor John on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pastorjohnlovellSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Jun 8, 2025 • 44min
From Black Ops to the Pulpit ft. Riley Halliday
In this episode of the Stronger Man Nation podcast, Pastor Josh McPherson interviews Pastor Riley Halliday, a former U.S. Air Force Special Operator turned church‑planter. They explore (1) the “battle‑ready” profile of future pastors, (2) Riley’s decade of classified missions and what they taught him about leadership, discernment, discipline and integrity, and (3) hot‑button racial and cultural issues within the Church. This is a candid, story‑rich conversation peppered with military metaphors that challenge today’s “soft‑pastor” trend and call men to courageous, Spirit‑led action.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.