

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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Nov 11, 2025 • 39min
Fatherhood That Works: Time, Truth, and Loving Their Mom
What if the secret to raising great sons isn’t tips and hacks—but becoming a better man? In this episode of the Stronger Man Nation podcast with Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor John Lovell, they unpack a fatherhood framework rooted in Scripture: be a good man, spend quality and quantity time, and love their mother openly. They hit education beyond the classroom, nightly read-alouds, worship, parlor nights, and modeling repentance.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Nov 9, 2025 • 55min
From Pledges to Lives Changed: Be Fruitful Update
What does God do with people who are faithful with “a little”? In this Vision Sunday message, Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how faithfulness, stewardship, and family-first discipleship form our long game: be fruitful. You’ll hear updates on Be Fruitful, Garden City Academy (K-12), our church plant in Rome, Georgia, and Phase Four construction—plus a powerful salvation story that will stir your faith to pray for one more.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 24min
Brotherhood, Marriage & Feminism with John Lovell
John Lovell, a former special-operations serviceman and the founder of the Warrior Poet movement, shares profound insights on brotherhood and marriage. He discusses how playful teasing fosters trust among men and the importance of loving actions as the best form of apologetics. Lovell also reveals the inspiration behind his novel, Lions of Mercer, which tackles serious themes with moral depth. In a candid conversation about marriage, he critiques modern feminism's effects and offers practical steps to repair strained relationships, emphasizing the need for sacrificial love.

Nov 4, 2025 • 22min
Do Demons Follow Family Lines? | Paranormal Podcast | Part 1
Is spiritual warfare running through family lines? How should dads protect their homes without falling into fear or superstition? Today on the Stronger Man Nation podcast, Pastor Josh McPherson, Pastor Adam James, and Pastor Kyle McMullen tackle your toughest questions on demons, guardian angels, generational patterns, and why the fastest way to beat darkness is to flip the light—exalting Jesus’ lordship in your home. Stay for a powerful father–daughter moment and a bedtime hymn rooted in Psalm 121. This is Part 1 of a 2-part podcast on the paranormal.Quick WinsTalk more about Jesus than about demons.Build a nightly rhythm: Bible story + prayer of gratitude.Lead with integrity—close the doors (to sin, lust, selfishness).Use simple declarations: “Jesus is Lord over this home.”Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Nov 2, 2025 • 1h
Are Zombies, Vampires, Witches, Ghosts & UFOs Real?
Is the “paranormal” real—or just a twisted version of the supernatural? In Week 4 of The Unseen Realm, Pastor Josh McPherson builds a simple, biblical grid to discern everything from zombies, vampires, witches, ghosts and UFOs to fortune telling and “haunted” spaces.Big IdeasGod / not God: Creator vs. created—no third category.One reality, two realms: Seen and unseen under God’s rule.Only two sentient beings: Angels and humans (with fallen angels = demons).What God creates, Satan counterfeits: Zombies vs. resurrection, vampires vs. Christ’s blood, witches vs. God’s Word, “ghosts” vs. the Holy Spirit.Paranormal = demonic memes designed to deceive, distract, and detour you from Jesus.Key Questions AnsweredCan we talk to the dead? (Luke 16:19–31) Short answer: No.Can a house be haunted? (Luke 11:14–28) What to do if you suspect dark residue.What is fortune telling? (Acts 16:16–18) Why it’s demonic parlor tricks, not prophecy.What should Christians do after a paranormal encounter?Discern the spirits (1 John 4:1–3)Declare Christ’s victory (Col. 1:13; 2:15)Draw near to God (James 4:7–10)Scriptures 1 John 4:1–3; Luke 16:19–31; Luke 11:14–28; Acts 16:16–18; Colossians 1:13; Colossians 2:15; James 4:7–10; Genesis 3; Revelation 12For Parents & Leaders Pastor Josh discusses the “reject / receive / redeem” framework and why some practices (like Halloween’s roots) may be poor candidates for “redemption.”Next StepsIf you’re wrestling with fear, nightmares, or spiritual confusion: open God’s Word, play some worship music, pray in Jesus’ name, and invite a trusted believer to pray with you.Share this message with a friend who’s captivated by the paranormal—but hungry for truth.Follow for the rest of The Unseen Realm and the upcoming Art of War (spiritual warfare) series.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 10min
The Truth About Government Schools with Nick Freitas
In this episode Pastor josh McPherson is joined by Virginia delegate and homeschool dad Nick Freitas. They do a deep on education, parenting, and why responsibility for your child’s formation can’t be outsourced. They explain how university teacher training reframes classrooms through critical theory, why “salt & light” isn’t a strategy for six-year-olds, and the real mechanics behind school boards, unions, zoning, and school choice.Most importantly: a one-generation plan that any family can start now. Plus humor, practical steps, and why the teen years can be the best years.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Oct 28, 2025 • 1h 44min
Demons, Sleep Paralysis & Halloween: The No-Fluff Christian Q&A
In this episode Pastor Josh McPherson, Pastor Adam James, and Pastor Kyle McMullen tackle your biggest questions on the unseen realm—demons, spiritual authority, generational sin, deliverance, sleep paralysis, and whether Christians should participate in Halloween. This is a practical, Bible-anchored conversation: no formulas, no theatrics—just faith in Jesus, house-level wisdom, and real stories of freedom. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Oct 26, 2025 • 1h 5min
What the Bible Really Teaches About Demons
In Week 3 of our Unseen Realm series, Pastor Josh McPherson tackles demonology—not to stir fear, but to build faith. He exposes two errors (denying demons or obsessing over them), outlines what Scripture says about their limits, and shows how they harass, deceive, and accuse—yet remain decisively defeated by Jesus. The call is simple: submit to God, resist the devil, pursue holiness, and rejoice not merely that demons submit to Christ’s name, but that your name can be written in heaven.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 16min
Nick Freitas on Young Men, the State, and Healthy Marriages
Today Pastor Josh McPherson hosts a special guest on the Stronger Man Nation podcast: former Green Beret, Virginia House Delegate, and viral “coffee mug” commentator Nick Freitas. Pastor Josh & Nick swap Lovell banter, talk marriage and keeping it holy (and hilarious), unpack what Green Berets really do, and tackle hot topics like “Christian nationalism,” church & state, raising sons and daughters, and whether young men should still join the military. Check out our free resource on how Christians should think about Christian Nationalism, and what it really means: https://mailchi.mp/strongermannation.com/christian-nationalismSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Oct 21, 2025 • 58min
Preaching With Three Angels on Stage
Angels are real—so why doesn’t the Bible ask us to obsess over them? In this episode, Pastors Josh McPherson and Kyle McMullen continue the Unseen Realm sermon series to talk about angels. Josh shares a powerful story of angelic protection surrounding a tough sermon weekend, and Kyle maps out the biblical difference between angels (created servants) and the Holy Spirit (Creator God). We’ll hit Ephesians, spiritual warfare, and why God often works through “means”—including your prayers. Next week Pastor Josh is preaching on demons. Make sure to listen to Sunday's sermon on angels if you missed it: "What the Bible Actually Says About Angels"Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.


