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Conversations That Matter

Jon Harris
Christianity
Southern Baptist Convention
Social Justice
Israel
Charlie Kirk
Christian Nationalism
Gen Z
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John Macarthur
Marriage
Donald Trump
Iran
United States
Evangelicalism
Nigeria
Voddie Baucham
American Dream
Slavery
Politics
Christian Values

Christian, Traditional, Masculine

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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, director of edu... more

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, co-founder of Ne... more

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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 Christians, and ho... more

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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 the biblic... more

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Recent Guests

Jamie Bambrick
Pastor in Northern Ireland and YouTuber
Hope.Church
Episode: Why Is Northern Ireland Still Christian? Lessons From Ireland for America
Thomas Wayne Riley
Guest expert on the Mexican-American War and American Southwest history
American Southwest Podcast (guest host on Conversations That Matter)
Episode: The Forgotten War That Created the American Southwest
Jacob Dell
Episcopal priest and former rector, Anglican tradition advocate
Episcopal Church (former); United Church of Christ (current affiliation as of episode)
Episode: How the Episcopal Church Lost Its Way - Rev. Jacob Dell
Jason Little
NAMM church planter and pastor (Faith Baptist Nightdale)
Faith Baptist Church, Nightdale, North Carolina
Episode: News Roundup: SBC, Lawson, Christian Persecution & the True Culture of Death
Walter Strickland
Elder at Amago Dei Church; professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: News Roundup: SBC, Lawson, Christian Persecution & the True Culture of Death
William Wolfe
Director, Center for Baptist Leadership
Center for Baptist Leadership
Episode: The Battle for the SBC Is Not Over | William Wolfe on What Comes Next
D. Millard Haskell
Canadian sociologist and author of Christ or Collapse
College Press, Ezra Institute (mentioned)
Episode: Canada Is a Warning to America
William Briggs
Statistician and Substack writer discussed in the interview
wmbriggs.substack.com
Episode: Is the West Dying Out? The Demographic Crisis Explained
Bethany Miller
Director of Communications at NRB; Managing Editor at the Conservatoire
NRB / Conservatoire
Episode: The Lindsay Clancy Case and the Crisis of Empathy

Hosts

Jon Harris
Host of Conversations That Matter; positions vary but centered on Christian culture and public discourse
John Harris
Host of Conversations That Matter; co-leads discussions on faith, culture, and public life

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Used to enjoy this show

    The Charlie Kirk case is a massive blind spot for this show. On this topic the host is completely illogical and argues emotionally

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    98jgvr
    United States2 months ago
  • So disappointing

    Jon is so disappointing to me. I listened to him for a long time because even though I strongly disagree with him on almost everything, I thought he was principled and genuinely loved Jesus. (I voted for Kamala Harris, so despite my regular attendance to a PCA church and repentance and belief in Jesus he almost certainly thinks i’m going to hell.) He will say he “can’t stand” solid brothers like David French and Russell Moore and then talk about how speech needs to be edifying. Jon is a grifter.... more

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    WeGotDodsonOverHere
    United States3 months ago
  • Extremely immature

    I happened upon this podcast while researching different religions. At first, I thought it was a joke. But it’s not. It’s dangerous and primitive evangelical psychobabble dressed up in khakis. If I could give this a negative star rating I would.

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    nilish kane
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Conversations!

    Love this podcast!!!

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    KMDMueller
    United States5 months ago
  • Babbler

    If you like guys who say nothing and babble constantly, with no outline or structure, then you will like this podcast very much. Jon is perfect at manly questions. He reminds me of Hannity, who likes to hear himself talk so much, his guests can barely say anything about value. Think about what you want to ask. Ask it, then shut up and listen, then go to the next question. Can it be that hard?

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    chubby baker
    United States5 months ago

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Listeners praise thoughtful, well-researched analysis and principled stance.
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Guests are typically credible in religious and cultural discourse, adding depth.
Audience appreciates clear stance on culture, faith, and public life.

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How the Episcopal Church Lost Its Way - Rev. Jacob Dell
Q: What should new seminarians consider if they're drawn to traditional liturgy but fear institutional pushback?
Bloom where you're planted, pursue your calling in a setting that will sustain you, but be prepared for long-term discernment and potential transitions; if called, follow God's path even through challenges and look for institutions willing to accommodate traditional orthodoxy, or consider alternative denominations with more autonomy.
How the Episcopal Church Lost Its Way - Rev. Jacob Dell
Q: What went wrong in the Episcopal Church that pushed you toward leaving and joining a congregational denomination?
He points to a combination of liberal theological shifts, governance dynamics that centralized power in bishops, and cultural movements within mainline churches, culminating in policy changes on marriage and sexuality that made him and others feel increasingly out of alignment with the denomination's direction.
How the Episcopal Church Lost Its Way - Rev. Jacob Dell
Q: Tell us about the moment you felt called to the ministry and how that call evolved.
The call felt providential, shaped by a long arc of family history, education, and spiritual experiences, culminating in a personal, non-audible sense on Easter Day in 1991 that led him toward ordained ministry, followed by years of discernment and formal seminary study.
The Middle East Will Not Change Overnight: A Geopolitical Reality Check
Q: What would you do differently if you could reset policy from the start of this cycle?
End the current financial and strategic system that ties U.S. power to a fragile petrodollar framework, pursue a more autonomous industrial base, and focus on building durable regional security arrangements that reduce the incentive for external proxies to pull the region into continuous conflict.
The Middle East Will Not Change Overnight: A Geopolitical Reality Check
Q: Is there optimism to be found in increased trade or diplomacy, or is that optimism misplaced given the structural challenges?
There are opportunities in trade and diplomacy, but they are bounded by deep-seated Sunni–Shiite rivalries, external powers pursuing their own interests, and the limits of the current international order, so gains will likely be incremental rather than revolutionary.

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2. Thomas Wayne Riley
3. Jacob Dell
4. Jason Little
5. Walter Strickland
6. William Wolfe
7. D. Millard Haskell
8. William Briggs

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