The Great Awokening Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with Ginna Cross to tackle the problems with the “second victim” narrative in the abortion debate—the idea that women are just as much victims of abortion as their unborn children. Ginna shares her background in pregnancy health and what led her to challenge this perspective. We discuss why this mindset has weakened the pro-life movement, how it undermines accountability, and why a shift in approach is necessary. We also explore the growing influence of the abolitionist movement, the push for equal protection legislation, and the role of the church in addressing abortion with clarity and conviction. Throughout our conversation, we highlight the challenges of moving past the second victim narrative and why doing so is essential for the future of abortion abolition. Follow Ginna Cross on X [https://x.com/GinnaCross] Learn more about Alliance Family Services [https://www.alliancefamilyservices.org/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/BrandonMShow]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/joe_rigney]Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening [https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening]

In this episode, I sit down with Natasha Crain to talk about her new book, When Culture Hates You, and the growing hostility Christians have faced in recent years. But we also dig into something that’s changing—the vibe shift happening in our culture. For years, we’ve been living in the negative world, where Christianity has been increasingly marginalized. Now, there are signs that the pendulum is starting to swing back. We discuss why this shift is happening, what it means for Christians, and how believers should position themselves in a culture that may be more open to biblical truth than it has been in a long time. We also talk about the idea of the common good, the role of Christians in political discourse, and how to push back against the media’s framing of Christian nationalism. Natasha offers a thoughtful, strategic approach to cultural engagement—one that avoids both compromise and retreat. As we navigate this new moment, how should Christians engage? How do we capitalize on the opportunities this shift presents while remaining faithful to our mission? We unpack all of that and more in this episode. If you’ve sensed that something is changing and you want to understand how to respond, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 🔗 Find more from Natasha Crain: 👉 Website [https://natashacrain.com] 👉 Buy When Culture Hates You and her other books on Amazon [https://amzn.to/3EmNPKy] 👉 Follow Natasha on X [https://x.com/Natasha_Crain]

In this episode, I sat down with Alex Kocman to explore the complex relationship between Christianity, nationhood, and cultural identity. We discussed how defining a nation goes beyond mere propositions, delving into the Great Commission's implications for national identity and immigration. Alex shared valuable insights on balancing natural affections for one's own people while fulfilling our calling to make disciples of all nations. We touched on the importance of contextualization in ministry and the role of Christian culture in our increasingly multicultural world. You can find Alex on X @AJKocman [https://x.com/AJKocman]and listen to his podcast "The Missions Podcast" wherever you get your podcasts. His books "Missions by the Book: How Theology and Missions Walk Together [https://amzn.to/4fZqFa0]" and "Striving for the Faith [https://amzn.to/3CiVZCT]" are available on Amazon and other major retailers. ⁠ [https://www.zilycreativeworks.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/BrandonMShow]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/joe_rigney]Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening [https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening]

In this conversation, I speak with megachurch pastor Steven Whitlow about the evolution and impact of megachurches on American evangelicalism. We share personal experiences, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the megachurch model, and reflect on the unintended consequences that have become apparent in the transition to Negative World. Steven's writing on Megachurches: https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/344/5-principles-from-megachurches-every-congregation-can-use [https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/344/5-principles-from-megachurches-every-congregation-can-use] https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/274/four-unintended-consequences-of-the-megachurch-movement---and-how-to-solve-them [https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/274/four-unintended-consequences-of-the-megachurch-movement---and-how-to-solve-them] https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/294/four-positive-lessons-from-the-megachurch-movement [https://cleartruthmedia.com/s/294/four-positive-lessons-from-the-megachurch-movement] Follow Steven on X [https://x.com/StevenWhitlow/] Back Escape Master on Kickstarter [https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/escapemaster/escape-master] Zily Creative Works [https://www.zilycreativeworks.com/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/BrandonMShow]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/joe_rigney]Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening [https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening]

In this episode, Seth Gruber dives into The 1916 Project, exposing the dark history behind Planned Parenthood and its founder, Margaret Sanger. Gruber highlights how Sanger’s eugenics-driven vision continues to shape today’s pro-abortion culture. He calls out the church for its passive stance on these moral crises and emphasizes the urgent need for Christian activism in the post-Dobbs landscape. He also draws inspiration from Sophie Scholl and the White Rose Resistance, urging believers to be fearless in defending life and truth. The 1916 Project [https://www.the1916project.com] Follow Seth on X [https://x.com/sgruber91] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/BrandonMShow]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://twitter.com/joe_rigney]Subscribe to the YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening [https://www.youtube.com/@GreatAwokening]