The John Lovell Show

Is AI a tool we can use for good—or are we building a digital Tower of Babel?

John Lovell sits down with Landon Chase, CEO of Real Faith Ministries, for a candid conversation about artificial intelligence, faith, and the battle for our attention. They debate whether social media has helped or harmed us, where useful AI assistance becomes outsourced thinking, and what happens when technology promises to make us “little gods.”Along the way, they discuss Mark Driscoll, Josh Howerton’s ladder illustration, the future of work, and the dangers of artificial relationships. The conversation ends with a practical question: How do we protect our families, lead well, and build meaningful lives without being consumed by fear?

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CHAPTERS

00:00 AI, little gods, and the Tower of Babel

00:59 Meet Landon Chase

02:59 Reaching people through Real Faith

04:24 Josh Howerton and the ladder illustration

05:48 Sponsor: Squire

07:31 Landon’s perspective on Mark Driscoll

11:46 Building an online ministry

14:10 AI as a tool—not a substitute for thinking

15:52 AI, sermon writing, and spiritual dependence

17:05 Has social media helped or harmed us?

22:24 The digital mission field

23:17 Technology and the desire to become like God

25:06 Social media, marriage, and our kids

27:15 AI and the future of work

30:45 Why young workers resist AI

33:36 Artificial entertainment and relationships

36:06 The race for AI power

37:14 Translation technology and the Tower of Babel

38:49 Nephilim, counterfeit image-bearers, and the end times

41:19 Building a life instead of living in fear

42:21 Preparing your family without panic

45:37 Unplugging, stewardship, and hope

47:14 Lead yourself so you can lead others

48:20 What does Landon carry?

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For a long time, discipline has been crowned king. But what happens when the motivation leaks, the fire goes out, and you find yourself just going through the motions?

In this episode, John Lovell breaks down why discipline alone isn't enough and makes the case for reigniting your passion as the true engine of a fulfilling life. From avoiding the trap of becoming a jaded "shell of a man" to learning how to steer your desires toward noble purposes, this is your blueprint to get back in the fight.

Plus, John answers raw listener questions on navigating toxic family dynamics before marriage and whether a Christian can believe in luck.

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The rule was 500 feet. A Navy SEAL was pinned down. Ryan “Max Afterburner” Bodenheimer had a decision to make.Former F-15E combat pilot and F-16 Thunderbirds demonstration pilot Max Afterburner joins John Lovell to share the stories behind the cockpit—from a low-altitude rescue mission in Afghanistan to a close call in a Thunderbirds formation.

Ryan also opens up about losing his best friend during flight training, the “dark night of the soul” that tested his faith, and finding the strength to fly again. Along the way, he teaches John how pilots handle G-forces, explains how he earned the call sign “Neo,” and discusses AI, the future of fighter aviation, and leadership under pressure.

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Chapters:

00:00 Episode Preview

02:06 Meet Max Afterburner

06:13 Why Ryan Became a Fighter Pilot

09:00 Creativity, Intuition & the Warrior Mindset

13:21 Sponsor: Squire

15:04 What Fighter Pilot Training Demands

18:00 The Training Crash That Changed Everything

21:20 A Dark Night of the Soul

25:14 Leading Through Loss

28:55 Overcoming Fear & Getting Back in the Cockpit

31:59 Inside the Thunderbirds

34:32 A Formation Flight Goes Wrong

36:33 How Pilots Handle 9 Gs

38:01 John Tries the Anti-G Technique

39:28 How Ryan Earned the Call Sign “Neo”

43:00 Take Command: Preparing Your Mind Under Pressure

47:36 Will AI Replace Fighter Pilots?

54:06 Combat Close Calls & Flying at Night

55:49 Scrambling to Help a Pinned-Down Navy SEAL

58:44 The 500-Foot Rule

01:05:00 Why Flying Low Matters to Troops on the Ground

01:07:34 Max’s Channel & Global Conflict

01:12:29 Inside Military Contingency Planning

01:16:00 Diplomacy, Deterrence & Knowing Your Enemy

01:22:54 Ryan’s Everyday Carry

01:24:59 Taking Command: A Combat Leadership Lesson

01:30:40 Closing Thoughts

Want more sex in your marriage—but don’t know how to bring it up without starting a fight?John Lovell sits down with Ryan Frederick of Fierce Marriage for a candid conversation about sex, trust, and pursuing your wife. After 23 years of marriage, Ryan says intimacy can get better with time. But what does it take to get there?They discuss the “every other day” conversation, why husbands and wives can feel disconnected, how pornography damages trust, and what rebuilding a healthy marriage requires. They also tackle the demands of raising kids—and how to keep your marriage from becoming an afterthought.A frank, biblical conversation for married adults who want a stronger relationship and a more connected life together.CONNECT WITH RYANFierce Marriage: https://fiercemarriage.comFierce Men: https://fiercemen.usChapters:00:00 Why intimacy fades in marriage11:03 Rethinking expectations about sex23:44 “Every other day?” Starting the conversation34:37 Pursuing your wife and building trust42:35 Pornography, shame, and rebuilding47:36 Making marriage a priority with kids57:33 Closing questions: protection and loving your wifeWarrior Poet WEBSITE - https://warriorpoetsociety.comTRAIN with us - https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/train1/Books by John Lovell - https://www.warriorpoetsupplyco.com/pages/readGET the WarPoet app! | Original shows, training, and much more. iPhone, Android, Amazon, Apple TV etc. https://www.watchwpsn.com Watch the Rally Point Show on the Warrior Poet appFOLLOW US: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/warriorpoetsociety Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/warriorpoetsociety/ X | https://x.com/johnlovell275 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6O2q4F2tbmoddeSTo9jKNM?si=qzbO0G6xRs-rs51BZuP31Q(DISCLAIMER: This post may contain paid advertisements or affiliate links. What is an affiliate link? It means that if you click on one of the product links, Warrior Poet Society will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows awesome future content. Thank you for the support!).

Good employees are harder to find than ever—which means it has never been easier for a driven man to win at work.

This week, John Lovell pulls no punches on the soft, lazy culture sandbagging the modern workforce. If you want your career trajectory to be meteoric, you have to learn how to count the cost, accept hard knocks, and show up ready to add undeniable value.

In this episode, we break down:

• Billionaire Frameworks: The top virtues required to survive the corporate boardroom.

• Thick Skin vs. Self-Pity: Why withdrawing from a tough work environment is a self-inflicted mortal wound.

• The College Detour: A pragmatic ROI analysis on the student loan scam versus learning a trade in your twenties.

• The Ultimate Priority: How to run the race to win at work without losing your soul, your marriage, or your kids.

🕒 Episode Chapters & Timestamps

• 00:00 – Introduction: The Philosophy of Winning at Work
John introduces the core theme of the episode—why men need good work worth doing—and sets up a challenge based on Donald Trump's The Apprentice.
• 05:20 – Boardroom Battles: The 5 Competing Values Billionaires Hire For
Ben steps into the hot seat to guess what virtues mega-millionaires value most when building an elite team.

• 05:23 – Round 1: Loud Fighters vs. Calm Under Pressure
• 06:53 – Round 2: Clever Intellect vs. Hard Workers
• 08:21 – Round 3: Cutthroat Strategy vs. Absolute Loyalty
• 10:23 – Round 4: Assertive Taskmasters vs. Kind Team Players
• 12:55 – Round 5: Doing a Good Job on a Losing Team vs. A Bad Job on a Winning Team

• 13:02 – Balancing Competing Priorities: Don't Win at Work and Lose at Life
John explains how to measure true success as a man by balancing your income, your marriage, and your kids without letting work become an idol.

• 23:43 – Toughen Up: Thicker Skin vs. Victim Culture
A hard look at dealing with difficult work environments, overcoming pride, shaking off insults, and why good employees are easier to stand out as than ever before.

• 30:21 – Finding Career Contentment in Your 20s and 30s
Why loving your job is often "smoke and mirrors," paying your dues at the bottom of the totem pole, and moving from job dislike to radical gratitude.

• 40:26 – The Pragmatic ROI of College vs. The Trades
John and Ben break down the opportunity cost of higher education, the student loan debt trap, and how to become an "interest receiver" instead of an interest payer.

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Do you have the spirit of a protector, but find yourself focused only on physical defense? In this episode, John takes the narrow concept of security and expands it outwardly to reveal the hidden blind spots where many protectors are unwittingly dropping the ball. Join John for a 30,000-foot flyover and a personal audit across the five critical domains of true protection—physical, financial, spiritual, relational, and mental. Learn how to eliminate your vulnerabilities, beat cultural influences to the punch, and step fully into your daily calling on behalf of those under your care. Because a true Warrior Poet doesn't just watch the perimeter; he guards the heart of the home.

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Twenty years together—but their marriage wasn’t always this good.

John and Rebekah Lovell open up about the power struggles, selfishness, and communication mistakes that made their early years so difficult. John admits that leading men on a battlefield didn’t prepare him to lead well as a husband. Becka reflects on control, criticism, and what she learned about respect and submission.

From an argument over face wash to learning how to apologize, they share how faith, humility, mentorship, and hard work helped their marriage grow.

They also discuss biblical marriage roles, feminism, putting your spouse before your children, and why a flourishing marriage takes more than finding the “right person.”

What helped your marriage turn a corner? Share your experience in the comments.

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Chapters:

00:00 Our Marriage Wasn’t Always This Good

06:19 The Struggles in Our Early Marriage

15:53 Understanding Biblical Marriage Roles

18:08 Why Marriage Is Losing Its Appeal

29:35 Submission, Trust & Shared Decisions

38:22 The Face-Wash Fight

43:03 Building a Marriage That Lasts

49:58 Putting Your Marriage Before Your Children(

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Is the damage already done?

Decades ago, former KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov exposed a chilling, top-secret Soviet plan designed to conquer America without ever firing a single shot. It wasn't a war fought with tanks or bombs—it was a long-term psychological blueprint designed to fundamentally alter our perception of reality.

In this episode, John Lovell breaks down Bezmenov’s infamous 4 Stages of Societal Capture: Demoralization, Destabilization, Crisis, and Normalization.

When you look at the fracturing of our communities, the death of objective truth, and the rise of modern "doublethink," a terrifying question emerges: Did the plan succeed? Are we currently living through the final stage of a subversion campaign that has been self-perpetuating for generations?Watch the full video to see how this hidden war plan has been weaponized against the West, and what it truly takes to wake up before it's too late.

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Why is there a war on reality—and why did Charlie Kirk matter so much in that fight?John Lovell sits down with Christian apologist and author Frank Turek for a powerful conversation about truth, faith, culture, and the battle over reality itself. Frank shares his personal perspective on his friend Charlie Kirk, why he believes Charlie represented truth in an increasingly hostile culture, and what made Charlie willing to engage people who fiercely disagreed with him.Frank also recounts working with Charlie on Christian apologetics and being only feet away from him during the final event of that tour. John and Frank wrestle with grief, evil, free will, Charlie’s legacy, and the remarkable ripple effect his life has continued to have on people around the world.The conversation then goes deeper into The War on Reality—postmodernism, the idea of “my truth” versus objective truth, why people suppress truths they don’t want to accept, and what Christians can do to stand courageously for what is real.📕 Get Frank Turek’s book, The War on Reality:https://amzn.to/4gtKdqNAffiliate link: We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you.If you value conversations like this, like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who refuses to surrender the truth.Chapters:0:00 Charlie Kirk & The War on Reality1:51 Meet Dr. Frank Turek3:55 Why People Reject the Truth9:43 Are People Basically Good?17:11 Frank Turek on Charlie Kirk’s Murder & Legacy29:05 Postmodernism, Cultural Marxism & Identity Politics36:52 How to Reach Postmodernists With the Truth46:52 Socialism, Politics & Why Christians Must Engage57:18 Security, Police & the Attack on Authority1:02:15 Charlie Kirk on Courage & Leadership1:05:01 The War on Reality — Closing ThoughtsWarrior Poet WEBSITE - https://warriorpoetsociety.comTRAIN with us - https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/train1/Books by John Lovell - https://johnlovell.comGET the WarPoet app! | Original shows, training, and much more. iPhone, Android, Amazon, Apple TV etc. https://www.watchwpsn.com Watch the Rally Point Show on the Warrior Poet appFOLLOW US: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/warriorpoetsociety Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/warriorpoetsociety/ X | https://x.com/johnlovell275 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6O2q4F2tbmoddeSTo9jKNM?si=qzbO0G6xRs-rs51BZuP31Q(DISCLAIMER: This post may contain paid advertisements or affiliate links. What is an affiliate link? It means that if you click on one of the product links, Warrior Poet Society will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows awesome future content. Thank you for the support!).

Are you suffering from doomscrolling and headline anxiety? You aren't alone. Today, we are putting down the toxic news cycles to look at the big picture.

John shares a practical guide on maintaining perspective, protecting your mental health, and shifting your heart toward gratitude in a chaotic world.If you are ready to reclaim your focus, master your mindset, and find real hope despite the negative noise, this video is for you.

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Is abortion just another political issue—or is it one of the defining spiritual and cultural battles of our time?

In this episode of The John Lovell Show, John sits down with pro-life activist, author, and filmmaker Seth Gruber for a wide-ranging conversation about abortion in America, the Christian response to the abortion industry, spiritual warfare, the early church, and what it will take to preserve Western civilization.

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Seth breaks down the argument behind his viral “demonic counterfeit to communion” message and explains why he believes abortion cannot be separated from the broader spiritual, cultural, and philosophical battles facing America.

John and Seth also discuss the dramatic changes to the abortion fight following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the growing role of the abortion pill, and a major divide within the modern pro-life movement over what legal protection for unborn children should actually look like.

They also explore the forgotten history of Christian resistance, the courage of the early church, the responsibility of pastors and Christian men to defend innocent life, and why Seth believes Christians today need to recover a blueprint for faithfulness that previous generations understood.
In this episode:

• Why Seth calls abortion a spiritual battle

• “My body, my choice” and the counterfeit of communion

• The abortion industry and the spiritual significance Seth sees behind it

• Why protecting the unborn should matter to men who call themselves protectors

• What Christians can practically do to fight abortion

• The role of churches, pastors, and sidewalk ministry

• How abortion has changed since Roe v. Wade was overturned

• The abortion pill and the fight for equal protection• The divide within the modern pro-life movement

• What the early church can teach Christians today

• Christian courage in an increasingly hostile culture

• Seth Gruber’s White Rose Resistance

• The story and message behind The Last Stand book and film

• Why remembering Christian history may be critical to the future of the West

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CHAPTERS

0:00 The Biggest Fight of Our Time

2:19 Abortion & the “Demonic Counterfeit” to Communion

29:16 How Christians Can Get in the Fight

35:02 Courage, the Church & Charlie

51:52 The Last Stand: What the Church Forgot

59:49 Ancient Rome, IVF & the Commodification of Children

1:12:59 The Divide Inside the Pro-Life Movement

1:25:11 The Last Stand Film & Book

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Beef prices are climbing, America’s cattle inventory has fallen to levels not seen in more than 70 years, and fewer family farms are left to produce the food we depend on. So what is actually happening to America’s beef supply—and is this problem going to get worse before it gets better?

John sits down with third-generation cattle farmer Adam Williams to unpack what’s happening behind the scenes of the cattle industry. They discuss record cattle prices, rising costs for farmers, why older producers are selling their herds and land, the decline of family farms, imported beef, antibiotics and hormones, and why supporting local farmers may become increasingly important.

They also get practical about buying and raising cattle, what new homesteaders need to know, how livestock auctions really work, and the role small cattle producers still play in America’s food system.

What if the modern life we call progress is actually making us less human?

Retired Navy SEAL and 3 of 7 Project founder Chadd Wright joins former Army Ranger John Lovell for one of the most direct and vulnerable conversations on the show. Together, they challenge the modern definition of success—and ask whether real success looks less like status, wealth, travel, and endless reach, and more like putting down roots, working with your hands, building real relationships, raising a family, and becoming useful to the people around you.

Chadd opens up about wanting to leave public life, trading his smartphone for a flip phone, learning to feed his family, and building a homestead through community instead of trying to become completely self-sufficient. He also explains why he wants a family cemetery on his property—and why physically digging a grave helped him and his wife work grief out through their bodies.

The conversation then becomes deeply personal as Chadd confronts his own pride, criticism, and tribalism within the Church. John and Chadd discuss Christian unity, theological disagreement, preaching in full tactical gear, the Man in the Arena, and why honest conversations between brothers are necessary for real growth.

Chadd also shares the terrifying story of nearly losing his newborn son, the fear that followed, and how fatherhood has reshaped his understanding of love, responsibility, and sacrifice.

In this episode:

• Winning the Mid-State Mile and using psychological warfare• Endurance through addiction, marriage, and public life

• Redefining success and becoming more human

• Escaping screen addiction and choosing a flip phone

• Homesteading, practical skills, and communal self-sufficiency

• Grief, burial, and creating a family legacy

• Pride, tribalism, and unity within the Church

• Nearly losing a child and confronting fear as a father

• Chad’s unexpected EDC

• Why protectors, providers, and leaders must continue to train

• What parts of modern life do you believe have made us less human? Let us know in the comments.

Chapters:

0:00 What Does It Mean to Be Human?

1:25 Chadd Wright Joins the Show

2:38 Winning the Mid-State Mile

7:09 Psychological Warfare and Refusing to Quit

9:18 When Endurance Means Saving a Marriage

12:41 Why Chadd Wants to Leave Public Life

14:00 Redefining Success

18:30 Social Media and Artificial Relationships

20:52 Lost Skills Are Making Us Less Human

24:15 Beginning the Homestead Journey

27:22 Self-Sufficiency Through Community

32:37 Why Chadd Wants a Family Cemetery

35:56 The Flip Phone and Being Present

39:07 From Modern Rage to Tribalism

43:59 Humility Is the Answer

49:55 Christians Can’t Give Up on the Church

52:32 Chadd’s Honest Confession About Pride

1:00:24 Close-Handed vs. Open-Handed Issues

1:06:39 Why John Preached in Full Kit

1:20:13 The Man in the Arena

1:27:37 The Hardest Day of Chadd’s Life

1:31:38 Fatherhood, Fear, and Idolatry

1:38:00 Authenticity Over Polish

1:42:04 Chadd’s EDC

1:43:19 Train for Life

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What happened to bread—and why are so many people blaming gluten?John sits down with food scientist Sue Becker of Bread Beckers to uncover the dark history of modern flour. Sue explains how industrial milling removed the bran, germ, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and essential oils from wheat to create a softer, longer-lasting white flour—and how many of those valuable byproducts ended up in animal feed.They explore the rise of “enriched” flour, bleaching agents, nutrient deficiencies, gluten intolerance, digestion, stomach acid, celiac disease, and the difference between store-bought flour and bread made from freshly milled whole grains.John enters the conversation believing “meat good, carbs bad.” By the end, Sue has him reconsidering nearly everything he thought he knew about bread.In this episode:• What industrial milling removes from wheat• Why white flour became food for the masses• How “enriched” flour got its name• Why gluten may be taking the blame for a larger problem• The connection between fiber, digestion, cravings, and energy• Why bread carries such deep significance throughout Scripture• How to select wheat and begin milling flour at home• Personal stories from people who changed the bread they ate• And yes—Sue Becker torches a loaf of Wonder BreadLearn more from Sue Becker:Bread Beckers: https://www.breadbeckers.com/Sue’s Healthy Minutes Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sues-healthy-minutes-with-sue-becker-the-bread-beckers/id1609279985Bread Beckers YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BreadBeckersMedical Disclaimer: This conversation is provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. The personal experiences discussed are not guarantees of results. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes or changing any medication or treatment.Warrior Poet WEBSITE - https://warriorpoetsociety.comTRAIN with us - https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/train1/Books by John Lovell - https://johnlovell.comGET the WarPoet app! | Original shows, training, and much more. iPhone, Android, Amazon, Apple TV etc. https://www.watchwpsn.com Watch the Rally Point Show on the Warrior Poet appFOLLOW US: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/warriorpoetsociety Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/warriorpoetsociety/ X | https://x.com/johnlovell275 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6O2q4F2tbmoddeSTo9jKNM?si=qzbO0G6xRs-rs51BZuP31Q(DISCLAIMER: This post may contain paid advertisements or affiliate links. What is an affiliate link? It means that if you click on one of the product links, Warrior Poet Society will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows awesome future content. Thank you for the support!).

Doesn't it seem like everyone is angry? John discusses ways to use anger rather than be used by it.

Why does peace with Iran keep appearing close—only to collapse again?On this episode of The John Lovell Show, John goes solo to break down three reasons he believes a lasting agreement with Iran may be far more difficult than Western leaders realize. He examines Iran’s military position, nuclear ambitions, the religious and historical forces behind the conflict, and why negotiating with the Iranian regime may not work like a conventional nation-to-nation deal.John also explores the long-term growth of Islam, the ideological divide between the Islamic world and the Christian West, and why he believes any present-day peace agreement may ultimately prove temporary.Is peace with Iran genuinely possible? Could the Strait of Hormuz become a global chokepoint? Or is the current conflict part of something much older and larger?Watch the full episode, then let us know in the comments:Do you agree with John’s assessment? What is he missing? And if an agreement is reached, do you believe the peace will last?Topics covered:Iran peace negotiations, Donald Trump, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the Strait of Hormuz, Islam and Christianity, Middle East conflict, jihad, geopolitics, religious conflict, and the possibility of a wider war.Subscribe to Warrior Poet Society for more commentary on faith, culture, preparedness, politics, and the threats facing the West.Warrior Poet WEBSITE - https://warriorpoetsociety.comTRAIN with us - https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/train1/Books by John Lovell - https://johnlovell.comGET the WarPoet app! | Original shows, training, and much more. iPhone, Android, Amazon, Apple TV etc. https://www.watchwpsn.com Watch the Rally Point Show on the Warrior Poet appFOLLOW US: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/warriorpoetsociety Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/warriorpoetsociety/ X | https://x.com/johnlovell275 Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/6O2q4F2tbmoddeSTo9jKNM?si=qzbO0G6xRs-rs51BZuP31QChapters0:00 Why There Is No Peace Deal0:59 Reason One: Iran Can’t Accept the Deal1:30 Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions2:05 An Ancient Theological Conflict3:32 Understanding the Present Through History4:00 The Growth of Islam5:44 Would Peace With Iran Be Temporary?6:50 C.S. Lewis and the Coming War of Ideas8:10 Islam Against All8:59 Why Iran Is More Than a Nation-State10:26 Reason Three: Peace Won’t Last10:55 Ideological, Spiritual and Physical War11:37 Not All Muslims Agree11:52 John’s Final Assessment12:14 Closing(DISCLAIMER: This post may contain paid advertisements or affiliate links. What is an affiliate link? It means that if you click on one of the product links, Warrior Poet Society will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows awesome future content. Thank you for the support!).

John Lovell sits down with special guest Adam James to learn how you can leverage the amazingly accurate Core Values Index (CVI) psychometric assessment to grow as a person, partner and team member of any organization.

Find out if you are a Builder, Banker, Merchant, or an Innovator and what makes you "tick". This conversation will help you get the resources and tools you need to thrive on your teams and avoid burn out.

A free version of this test, as mentioned in video, can be found here:https://erep.com/c/Get our WPS app! | Original shows, training, and much more.SIGN UP: https://www.watchwpsn.com and then download at app stores everywhere. iPhone, Android, Amazon, Apple TV etc.

Pastor Doug Wilson joins John Lovell for a wide-ranging conversation about why modern culture cannot sustain itself—and why, as Doug puts it, “In the long run, stupidity doesn’t work.” They examine secularism, feminism, the growing divide between Gen Z men and women, marriage, family, education, church leadership, and the recovery of biblical masculinity.

Doug also explains how he built a multigenerational family that genuinely wants to remain close, and how parents can think wisely about classical Christian school and homeschooling.
In this episode: • Why modern culture, secularism, and sexual rebellion cannot last • How to build a family your children want to remain part of • The growing ideological divide between Gen Z men and women • Christian dating, courtship, marriage, and approaching her father • Why Stoicism, red-pill thinking, and raw willpower eventually fail • How husbands lead without anger and wives strengthen their husbands • Reformed versus Charismatic Christianity • Postmillennialism, Calvinism, revival, and church unity • The biblical connection between masculinity, responsibility, and authority

The conversation closes with Doug’s definition of masculinity: “the glad assumption of sacrificial responsibility.” Authority does not come from demanding control; it flows toward the man who gladly accepts responsibility and serves those entrusted to him.Warrior Poet WEBSITE - https://warriorpoetsociety.comTRAIN with us - https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/train1/Books by John Lovell - https://johnlovell.comGET the WarPoet app! | Original shows, training, and much more. iPhone, Android, Amazon, Apple TV etc. https://www.watchwpsn.com Watch the Rally Point Show on the Warrior Poet appFOLLOW US: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/warriorpoetsociety Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/warriorpoetsociety/ X | https://x.com/johnlovell275Chapters00:00 John Introduces Doug Wilson00:45 Building a Family That Wants to Stay Close05:41 Christmas Traditions and Three Households07:21 Is Sabbath Rigidity Sabbath Breaking?10:33 What Real Rest Looks Like11:52 Why Pastors Should Read Fiction and Poetry14:55 Classical Christian School vs. Homeschool18:32 Watch Your Boys and Watch Your Girls20:11 In the Long Run, Stupidity Doesn’t Work21:53 Why Gen Z Men and Women Are Dividing25:23 Were Young Women Lied To?27:54 How to Find a Good and Worthy Wife32:58 Christian Courtship and Going Through Her Father37:12 Why Digital Chatting Kills Romance38:22 Red Pill, Black Pill, and Stoicism41:12 Vain Glory, Dark Glory, and the Gospel45:27 The Fastest Test of a Healthy Marriage48:32 The Biggest Red Flag in Marriage51:03 Why Wives Sometimes Resist Male Leadership53:15 The Cinder Block Test55:16 How a Husband Learns to Lead Without Anger57:57 How a Wife Strengthens or Discourages Her Husband1:00:09 When Should a Husband Apologize?1:04:37 Men Should Be Thermostats, Not Thermometers1:05:58 Reformed vs. Charismatic Christianity1:10:33 Putting the Fire Back in the Fireplace1:13:46 Reformation and Revival1:16:32 Doug Wilson’s Theological Identity1:19:57 Why Postmillennialism Changed Everything1:23:07 Is Calvinism the Secret Sauce of Revival?1:25:19 John Wesley, George Whitefield, and Grace1:30:05 How Doug Wilson Became a Calvinist1:36:15 How Much Doctrinal Agreement Does a Church Need?1:38:01 Preventing Church Division and Factions1:39:52 The Neglected Qualification for Church Leaders1:43:28 Doug Wilson’s Favorite Guns1:45:04 Masculinity and Sacrificial Responsibility1:47:04 Closing(DISCLAIMER: This post may contain paid advertisements or affiliate links. What is an affiliate link? It means that if you click on one of the product links, Warrior Poet Society will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows awesome future content. Thank you for the support!).

John is no longer handling the day-to-day management of Warrior Poet Society. He remains the founder, owner, creative voice, and driving force behind the mission, but he has handed operational leadership to one of his closest friends: Chris Speten.

In this conversation, John and Chris explain why the change was necessary, how their friendship began before they had ever met, and why Chris moved across the country to help plant a church with a man he barely knew.

Chris also shares the unlikely path that prepared him to lead Warrior Poet Society—from working in a warehouse and managing sales teams to overseeing major construction projects, serving as an executive pastor, and now becoming president of WPS.

They also reveal three of the largest operational changes in Warrior Poet Society history:

• A new e-commerce platform

• New offices and studio space in Rome, Georgia

• A dedicated WPS warehouse designed to provide faster, more accurate shipping

This is not John walking away from Warrior Poet Society. It is a major leadership transition intended to strengthen the organization, improve the customer experience, and expand the impact of the WPS mission.

Subscribe for more from John Lovell and Warrior Poet Society.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Why John Is No Longer Running Warrior Poet Society

01:17 Meet the New President of WPS

01:46 Their Friendship Began Before They Met

02:08 Moving Across the Country on Faith03:23 Why Chris Said Yes

05:33 John’s Very Strange Welcome Gifts07:02 From Warehouse Worker to Executive Leadership

08:51 How Chris Became President of WPS10:58 How John and Chris Divide Leadership

12:10 Three Major Changes at Warrior Poet Society

12:47 A New Online Store and New Home in Rome

13:58 Warrior Poet Society’s New Warehouse

16:42 Why Their Partnership Works

18:07 The Nacho Libre Friendship Test

18:51 The Dad Joke Showdown

20:19 Final Thoughts

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John Lovell travels abroad and walks in the footsteps of Leonidas, Socrates and the Apostle Paul. What did these men have in common and what's behind John's heroes having a death wish?