Everyday Reformation

The Lincoln Myth: What They Never Told You About the Civil War

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, many of the stories we've inherited deserve a closer look. Abraham Lincoln is often presented as America's untouchable hero—the Great Emancipator who saved the Union and freed the slaves. But is that the whole story? In this extended Everyday Reformation conversation, Brandon Scroggins, Nick Carter, and Pastor John Huffman examine Lincoln's legacy, the War Between the States, Reconstruction, federal power, constitutional government, and the competing narratives that continue to shape American culture today. More importantly, they ask how Christians should think about history, government, liberty, leadership, and cultural memory through a biblical framework. Whether you agree or disagree, this discussion challenges listeners to move beyond slogans and examine the foundations beneath modern America. 📖 Scripture. History. Government. Family. Legacy. Because faithful reform begins with truth. Based on a previously released two-part discussion, now presented in its complete form.

The Most Important Sermon Your Children Will Ever Hear

Your children are being discipled every day. The question is not whether they will be shaped. The question is by whom and into what. In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Pastor Martin shares how the Lord convicted him as a husband and father to stop outsourcing the spiritual formation of his home and begin leading with greater intentionality. We discuss family worship, spiritual passivity, fatherly responsibility, catechism, Scripture, singing, and the ordinary practices that shape a household over time. This is not about being impressive. It is about being faithful. If you are a father, husband, pastor, or Christian man who wants to build a stronger household under Christ, this conversation is for you.

Soft Men Cannot Defend What Is Good

Soft men don’t destroy what is good overnight. They simply refuse to defend it. In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Nick Carter and Pastor Brandon Scroggins discuss why weak men, passive leadership, and moral neutrality create disorder in homes, churches, communities, and nations. Using the quote, “A civilization is not destroyed by wicked men. It is destroyed by weak men who cannot defend what is good,” they unpack the biblical call for men to take responsibility, stand firm, and cultivate what is true, good, and beautiful. Pastor Brandon explains that authority flows to those who take responsibility—and when godly men abdicate, authority does not disappear. It moves into the hands of those willing to seize it. From cultural disorder to household passivity, this conversation calls men to reject neutrality, embrace biblical responsibility, and defend what is good under the lordship of Christ. In a fallen world, weeds grow, erosion happens, and disorder spreads when men refuse to tend what God has entrusted to them. The same is true in the home, the church, and the nation. This is a call for men to stop drifting, stop hiding behind comfort, and start leading with conviction.

How to Run a Business Without It Running You

What would it look like for Christian men to build businesses that strengthen their families, support their churches, and bless their communities? In this episode of Everyday Reformation, Brandon Scroggins and Nick Carter sit down with Jim Bazzell, a faithful husband, grandfather, churchman, and owner of Bazzell Lawn Care. Jim shares how he started with a push mower as a teenager and built a successful local business rooted in hard work, integrity, and trust in God. He explains why Christian men should consider learning a trade, starting businesses, and creating productive work that serves others. You’ll hear practical wisdom on: * How to know if you’re cut out to start a business * The blessings and challenges of working for yourself * Why trades are often a better path than college * How to involve your wife and children in productive work * Teaching children and grandchildren a biblical work ethic * How to run a business without letting it become an idol This conversation is a powerful reminder that faithful men don’t just critique culture—they build something better. “Aspire to live quietly, and to mind your own affairs, and to work with your hands.” — 1 Thessalonians 4:11 If you’ve ever wondered whether you should start a business, learn a trade, or build a more productive household, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

From Prison to Purpose: How God Builds Men in the Middle of Cultural Collapse

What can one man actually do in a collapsing culture? Most Christians see the corruption, feel the tension, and ask: “What am I supposed to do?” In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Dawson, President and CEO of 1819 News—a man who went from prison to building one of the most influential media platforms in Alabama—to answer that question. This is not theory. This is a real story of: * Breaking generational cycles * Discovering calling outside the pulpit * Standing firm under pressure * And building something that actually moves culture If you’re tired of outrage with no direction, this episode will reorient you.