The sermon explores Isaiah 9, connecting the themes of the birth of Jesus with political and societal implications. Pastor Josh McPherson critiques the apathy and extremism in modern Christian engagement with politics and emphasizes Jesus' role as a just, wise, and powerful ruler. Using Isaiah's prophecy, the Pastor Josh discusses Jesus’ governance as a blend of justice, righteousness, peace, and divine wisdom, offering a hopeful outlook on the coming of God’s eternal kingdom. Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.
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What Does It Mean to Make Earth Great Again?
Pastor Josh McPherson is back in the pulpit to ask the question... what does it mean to make earth great again? Pastor Josh reminds us of the Genesis 1:28 command to "Be fruitful and multiply," and he further unpacks the progress in our Be Fruitful initiative of Grace City Church which started about a year ago, including an update on Garden City Academy. To watch the rest of our Make Earth Great Again sermon series, visit our YouTube page by this link: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLptTyphw8iGPhqplf_Ta_z8hurZodxxiZ&si=nExvyA2aGGOxG9MSSupport the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.
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Feminist Relatives at the Holidays
This episode of the Stronger Marriage Podcast Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon McPherson tackle a variety of difficult questions surrounding In-Laws, Holidays, and Relatives. - How do I become a good gift giver?- What do I do if I receive a bad gift at Christmas?- How do I navigate conversations with people who don't share my political beliefs?- What do I do when my aunt wears "Smash the Patriarchy" shirt at a holiday gathering?- How do I avoid projecting my past of bad holiday dysfunction onto my current family?- How do I spread the gospel during conversations around the holidays with my family?- What are the worst Christmas songs?Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.
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What to Do at Dysfunctional Holiday Gatherings?
Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon discuss all things family dysfunction in this podcast. - How should newlyweds setup boundaries with dysfunctional extended families?- Should I attend holiday gatherings with relatives who are openly living in sin?- What do I do if my relatives still haven't asked for forgiveness and act like nothing has happened?- What boundaries should be set up during Christmas with our In-laws?All this and more as Josh and Sharon ask the question to the listener...- Is your extended family dysfunctional, or is your marriage the dysfunctional party?Go to https://www.strongermannation.com/fruitful-marriage for our free resource to bless and strengthen your marriage!Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.
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Navigating Family Disfunction During the Holidays
How do you set healthy boundaries with family during the holidays?What is the role of in-laws in supporting young couples starting new traditions?What are some practical tips for gift-giving and communication with extended family?Pastor Josh McPherson talks with his mom, Candy, and his wife, Sharon McPherson, as they discuss all things holidays and traditions. They unpack the joys and challenges of merging families during the holidays, offering practical advice on creating traditions, managing in-law relationships, and avoiding common pitfalls that can add unnecessary stress.Support the showThanks for listening! Go to www.StrongerManNation.com for more resources.
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