

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 27, 2025 • 1h 41min
Faith Wins From the White House
This is Part 2 of a 2-part Town Hall hosted at Grace City Church, featuring Paula White.This special town hall at Grace City Church features Pastor Josh introducing Paula White, Senior Advisor to the White House Faith Office. Through powerful stories, heartfelt testimonies, and behind-the-scenes moments from the White House, Paula shares about faith, resilience, religious freedom, and the responsibility of the church in America. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Aug 26, 2025 • 26min
The Church Must Stand Up
This is part 1 of a 2-part Town Hall hosted at Grace City Church, featuring Paula White. Part 2 is now LIVEPastor Josh McPherson sets the stage with a bold challenge: Christianity is not just “spiritual,” it’s a kingdom with real-world impact — cultural, political, and personal. From fiery calls to revival in Washington State, to a vision of Grace City as the Family Capital of the World, this message pulls no punches. This a call for courageous pastors and leaders to stand against wicked ideology and weak churches.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

Aug 22, 2025 • 32min
When Paula White Walked Into Planned Parenthood
Pastor Josh sits down with Paula White, Senior Advisor to President Trump, to discuss her incredible story of transformation—from childhood trauma, rejection, and pain, to finding hope and new life in Jesus Christ. She talks about the power of prayer, the sovereignty of God, and how He takes what the enemy meant for harm and uses it for good. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.

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.