Josh McPherson
Stronger Man Nation, hosted by Pastor Josh McPherson, is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping the average man become stronger in every area of life. Rooted in biblical truth and real-world application, the show tackles topics like sexual temptation, cultural challenges, fatherhood, marriage, and spiritual leadership. Stronger Man Nation equips men to lead with courage, conviction, and Christ-centered purpose.
Whether you're a husband, father, or young man seeking direction, this podcast offers practical tools and gospel-driven encouragement for your journey. Learn more and explore resources at strongermannation.com.
Episodes
369 episodes
Wins, Losses, Onward
In this message from Nehemiah 6–7, Pastor Josh McPherson preaches on the completion of Jerusalem’s wall and the ongoing call of God’s people to keep building. The Christian life is marked by wins, losses, and onward obedience. Even after great ...
The Pastors' Role in the Foundation of America | Tim Barton
Tim Barton, the legendary historian and president of WallBuilders, takes us through a powerful history lesson on America’s founding, the Great Awakenings, and the pastors who helped shape the nation through biblical preaching and courageous dis...
A Small Taste of Freedom Con
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! Freedom Con 2026: Rise of the Statesman June 19-20, 2026 • Father’s Day Weekend The Gorge Amphitheater, Geor...
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Steer Clear of These 4 Distractions
In this sermon from Nehemiah 6, Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how the enemy uses opportunity, criticism, fear, and temptation to pull God’s people off the wall of their calling. Like Nehemiah, Christians must learn to say, “I am doing a great w...
The Greatest Threat to God’s People Isn’t Outside the Church
In Nehemiah 5, we see that the greatest threat to God's people is not opposition from the outside, but sin and division from within. Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks how godly leaders confront injustice with both justice and mercy. Churches, famil...
You May Need to Adjust Your Expectations About Christianity
Pastor Josh preaches from Book of Nehemiah chapter 4 on the reality of spiritual opposition and the call to “work hard and make war.” This sermon is a powerful challenge to Christians to stand firm under criticism, fight for their families, reb...
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Unhealthy Grandparents, Quitting Sports, and Getting Married
In this episode, Pastor Josh and Sharon McPherson tackle some of the biggest questions Christian families are asking today. From youth sports and parenting priorities to grandparents, family boundaries, and preparing young men and women for mar...
What Parents Need to Know About Scripture, Youth Sports, and Discipleship
Should Christian parents shelter their kids from the difficult parts of Scripture? Can youth sports become an idol in the home? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon tackle two massive parenting questions: how to teach kids...
What Happens When a Nation Rejects God? | Seth Gruber
Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with Seth Gruber, the founder of The White Rose Resistance, for one of the most intense conversations yet on Stronger Man Nation. From abortion and the collapse of Western civilization to the role of the Church i...
Mission, Mockery, and Leadership Moxie
What does it take to rebuild what’s broken when opposition, criticism, and resistance rise against you? Pastor Josh McPherson unpacks eight marks of godly leadership through the life of Nehemiah. This sermon is a call to stop sitting on the sid...
Healthy Boundaries Your Children Need to Have
In this honest and practical conversation, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon answer tough parenting questions every family faces: Should sports ever take priority over church? Are we sheltering our kids too much? How do we raise childre...
The Missing Piece in the Church Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 5
Why should pastors come to Freedom Con? Pastor Josh McPherson and Pastor Kyle McMullen call pastors out of isolation and into bold, biblical leadership. From tackling discouragement and fear to rethinking the church’s role in politics & sta...
To Not Discipline Is to HATE Your Children
In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and Sharon dive deep into the heart of biblical parenting—what discipline really means, why consistency matters, and how to raise children who thrive. From setting clear standards in the home to modeling r...
What to Do When God Calls You Into the Unknown
What does it look like to follow God when the path isn’t clear? In this message from Nehemiah 2, Pastor Josh McPherson teaches how prayer, planning, and trusting God’s providence come together in the life of a believer. Learn how to step out in...
Questions New Christian Parents Have Been Asking
In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and Sharon McPherson walk through some of the most pressing questions parents face today. They cover everything from the role of dads in the home to how to build meaningful relationships with your kids, re...
How to Pray for and Support Your Husband | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 4
In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson sits down with his wife Sharon, and their sister-in-law Tarah, to talk about the impact of men’s conferences—and why they matter more than ever. From powerful testimonies of restored marriages to practical...
How to Discipline Children the Right Way
When should you start disciplining your kids—and what does biblical discipline actually look like? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon break down parenting through a biblical lens: correcting both behavior and heart, esta...
Statesmen in Training: A Vision for Young Men Today | Road To Freedom Con Ep. 3
What does it take to raise strong, faithful men in today’s culture? In this episode, Pastor Josh McPherson and Adam James sit down with their sons to talk about biblical manhood, father-son relationships, and the importance of stepping into res...
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Why Your Marriage Keeps Getting Stuck
In this episode, the conversation walks through hard, real-life marriage questions with honesty and pastoral clarity. Pastor Josh and his wife Sharon address how couples should think about multiple miscarriages and life-threatening pregnancy co...
Are You Going to Leave This Nation Better Than You Found It?
This message from Pastor Josh McPherson is a bold call to action for men of faith: stop sitting on the sidelines and start living with purpose. Through the example of Nehemiah, we see that God gives burdens not to crush us—but to mobilize us. C...
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Rise of the Statesman | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 2
Join us for an unfiltered conversation on the attack on America’s foundation and the rise of the statesman at the Freedom Conference 2026. Fathers and pastors, Josh McPherson and Adam James break down why the Gorge Amphitheater is about to beco...
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What Every Young Man Needs Before Getting Married
Pastor Josh McPherson and his wife Sharon have a real, unfiltered conversation on marriage, work, and what it actually takes to build a life together. From why “balance” is the wrong goal, to how young men know they’re ready for marriage, this ...
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Dr. Frank Turek Breaks Down the Harrowing Final Moments of Charlie Kirk's Life
Dr. Frank Turek was standing just 25 feet away when Charlie Kirk was assassinated on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University. In this raw, heartfelt interview, Turek shares the full eyewitness story: the final walks and conversations with...
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41,000 Votes Will FLIP Washington State – Why It’s NOT a Lost Cause | Road to Freedom Con Ep. 1
41,000 Votes Will FLIP Washington State – Why It’s NOT a Lost Cause | Road to the Gorge Ep. 1Christian men of Washington and America — enough is enough.In this explosive first episode of Road to Freedom Con, we expose the...
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Following Jesus With Vision, Faith, and Action
This message is a call to dream big for the glory of God. Pastor Josh McPherson challenges believers to reject passive Christianity and embrace a consecrated life marked by faith, courage, holiness, and action. God has prepared good works for H...
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