Sports, God, and the Subconscious… What’s REALLY Controlling Us? | The MJ38 Show #130

Why Does Following God Feel Weird Now? | Why Modern Faith Feels Uncomfortable | The MJ38 Show #133

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774557/fan_mail/new] What if the thing that makes you feel weird is actually the thing pulling you closer to who you’re supposed to become? ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ [https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/] MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch [https://mj38-shop.printify.me/]  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMJ38Show] ________________________________________________________________________________ In this episode of The MJ38 Show  we talk about: - Vacation - Discipline - Yoga & working out on vacation - Reading the Bible in public - Social awkwardness - Faith  - Identity - Personality - Transformation - Testimony - Debate and what it means to follow God in a culture where serious faith can feel strange. ________________________________________________________________________________ The conversation starts with trying to have the best day possible through movement, discipline, and spiritual alignment — then turns into a deeper question: How loud should your faith be? We get into public Christianity, being “weird” in modern culture, representing Christ without performing, the line between authenticity and ego, the discipline of spiritual fitness, the power of testimony, and why some truths can’t be fully understood until you live them. This episode also touches on Jordan Peterson-style ideas around personality integration, the metaphysics of suffering, debate, truth, the resurrection of Jesus, and why faith is not just something you believe — it becomes something you practice. Welcome to The MJ38 Show: deep modern conversations about faith, culture, psychology, masculinity, spirituality, self-improvement, meaning, and the hidden forces shaping modern life. ________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG [https://www.instagram.com/mj38.justin/] FB: MJ38 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1G2kf4oPMK/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mj38.justin] Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast [http://open.spotify.com/show/5mSXoj8LgCt9poPFKucxT5] Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts [http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mj38-show/id1674906985] Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify [http://open.spotify.com/artist/5AtjGGd883cPcdURvZvx16] Support the show [https://cash.app/$MJ38Justin]

Is Your Life Random… Or Written? | The MJ38 Show #132

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774557/fan_mail/new] What if the moments you call random are actually trying to tell you something? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we dive into deep conversations around: faith, culture, motherhood, sports, masculinity, metaphysics, moral truth, trust, prayer, intuition, and the idea that life may be written by a grand author. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ [https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/] MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch [https://mj38-shop.printify.me/]  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show on Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheMJ38Show] ________________________________________________________________________________ In this Episode we talk about: - Mother’s Day - The spiritual power of motherhood - Anthony Edwards playing with purpose - Spurs and Lakers energy - Trusting Christ - Public evangelism - Moral relativism - Jordan Peterson-style axioms - Corporate corruption - The meaning beneath everyday life - And why the things happening “under the hood” may be more real than what we see on the surface. ________________________________________________________________________________ This conversation moves between sports, culture, theology, comedy, philosophy, and personal testimony — but underneath all of it is one question: Is your life random… or written? ________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG [https://www.instagram.com/mj38.justin/] FB: MJ38 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1G2kf4oPMK/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mj38.justin] Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast [http://open.spotify.com/show/5mSXoj8LgCt9poPFKucxT5] Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts [http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mj38-show/id1674906985] Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify [http://open.spotify.com/artist/5AtjGGd883cPcdURvZvx16] Support the show [https://cash.app/$MJ38Justin]

The World Is Trying to HACK YOUR MIND | Our New Favorite Word | The MJ38 Show #131

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774557/fan_mail/new] What if the biggest battle in your life isn’t physical… but spiritual, psychological, and happening inside your mind every single day? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we dive deep into faith, discernment, hypnosis, intuition, spiritual warfare, culture, testimony, suffering, and what it really means to follow Christ while living in the modern secular world. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ [https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/] MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch [https://mj38-shop.printify.me/]  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon [https://patreon.com/TheMJ38Show?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]  ________________________________________________________________________________ We talk about: – Protect Our Parks & Joe Rogan – Jordan Peterson and Maps of Meaning – hypnosis and suggestibility – intuition vs rational thinking – discernment and “perspicacity” – the hidden influence of culture – Christianity and modern entertainment – spiritual warfare & mental battles – Forrest Frank, testimony, and creative purpose – the power of words and the Logos – how suffering gives testimony power – balancing faith with life in the secular world This might be one of the deepest conversations we’ve had yet. If you’ve ever wrestled with culture, purpose, temptation, intuition, faith, or identity — this episode is for you. Welcome to The MJ38 Show. ________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG [https://www.instagram.com/mj38.justin/] FB: MJ38 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1G2kf4oPMK/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mj38.justin] Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast [http://open.spotify.com/show/5mSXoj8LgCt9poPFKucxT5] Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts [http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mj38-show/id1674906985] Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify [http://open.spotify.com/artist/5AtjGGd883cPcdURvZvx16] Support the show [https://cash.app/$MJ38Justin]

Sports, God, and the Subconscious… What’s REALLY Controlling Us? | The MJ38 Show #130

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774557/fan_mail/new] What if the things you love the most… are actually controlling you? In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we start with NBA playoffs, LeBron, and sports culture… but quickly dive into something much deeper: -  Why we identify so strongly with teams -  The hidden psychology behind fandom and tribalism -  The connection between sports, faith, and the subconscious -  What it really means to “follow” something -  And whether we’re all being influenced by forces we don’t fully understand From Michael Jordan’s mindset to Phil Jackson’s philosophy, to faith, discipline, and identity—this conversation explores how everything connects. At some point, it stops being about sports… and becomes about you. ________________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ [https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/] MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch [https://mj38-shop.printify.me/]  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon [https://patreon.com/TheMJ38Show?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]  ________________________________________________________________________________ KEY TOPICS - Sports as modern-day identity - The psychology of fans & allegiance - Subconscious influence on behavior - Faith, discipline, and purpose - What you’re really giving your energy to ________________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Insta: MJ38 IG [https://www.instagram.com/mj38.justin/] FB: MJ38 Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/share/1G2kf4oPMK/?mibextid=wwXIfr] TikTok: The MJ38 Show TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@mj38.justin] Spotify (Podcast): MJ38 Spotify Podcast [http://open.spotify.com/show/5mSXoj8LgCt9poPFKucxT5] Apple Podcast: MJ38 Apple Podcasts [http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mj38-show/id1674906985] Spotify (MJ38 Music): MJ38 Music on Spotify [http://open.spotify.com/artist/5AtjGGd883cPcdURvZvx16] Support the show [https://cash.app/$MJ38Justin]

Do What Is Meaningful, Not What Is Easy | Jordan Peterson Was Right | The MJ38 Show #129

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1774557/fan_mail/new] Most people aren’t suffering because life is hard—they’re suffering because they’re chasing comfort instead of meaning. In this episode of The MJ38 Show, we dive deep into Jordan Peterson’s philosophy of meaning vs expedience, spiritual warfare, sacrifice, leadership, truth, and what it actually means to live a life worth living. From Nick Saban’s obsession with discipline and systems… to the deeper Christian idea of sacrifice and obedience… to the battle against entropy itself—we break down why modern life feels heavy and why most people are choosing comfort over purpose. ___________________________________________________________________________ https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/ [https://www.instagram.com/themj38show/] MJ38 Merch : MJ38 Merch [https://mj38-shop.printify.me/]  Full-Length Episodes & More: The MJ38 Show Patreon [https://patreon.com/TheMJ38Show?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink]  ___________________________________________________________________________ We also discuss: • Jordan Peterson’s recent health update • leadership hierarchies and “top wolf” dynamics • Nick Saban’s coaching philosophy • spiritual warfare and internal battles • investigative journalism, truth-seeking, and free speech • why your life needs a real narrative • the difference between what is meaningful vs what is merely expedient This episode is for anyone trying to become stronger, think deeper, and pursue something greater than comfort. The MJ38 Show — conversations about truth, culture, discipline, faith, and becoming who you’re meant to be. ___________________________________________________________________________ Connect with us! Matthew https://www.instagram.com/mj38.matthew/ Justin https://www.instagram.com/mj38.justin/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/themj38show TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mj38.justin?_t=ZT-908iDr6TsXW&_r=1 Spotify (Pod): https://open.spotify.com/show/5mSXoj8LgCt9poPFKucxT5 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mj38-show/id1674906985 Spotify (Music): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AtjGGd883cPcdURvZvx16 Support the show [https://cash.app/$MJ38Justin]