The Good Citizen Podcast: Recent Episodes
Josh Hershberger
The Good Citizen Podcast equips church leaders and other committed Christians to be gospel-centered citizens in post-Christian America. Instead of focusing on political commentary or worldview analysis, this podcast equips listeners with the info, tips and examples they need to do the hard work of gospel-centered citizenship in their city, state and nation. Hosted by Josh Hershberger (an attorney, minister and speaker).
Josh discusses the latest challenges and opportunities for the Pro-Life movement with Sue Swayze Liebel.
Josh discusses Defending Everyone's Religious Freedom in a Pluralistic Age with Andrew Walker in this encore episode.
Josh discusses the importance of faith, family, and community in making Indiana Thrive with Governor Mike Braun.
Josh preaches a sermon on Joseph and stewarding the moment as Christians in the United States.
Josh discusses the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination and its effect on our culture.
Josh discusses the national debt crisis with Indiana State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla.
Craig talks to Josh about the latest in the pronoun wars. This podcast originally aired on the Family Policy Alliance YouTube Channel.
In his last, powerful sermon in the book of Acts, Paul retells his encounter on the road to Damascus, connects the Old Testament prophets to the gospel of Christ, and turns from prisoner to prosecutor as he questions Herod Agrippa II about his belief in Jesus.
Josh discusses building and maintaining strategic church-state partnerships with Greg Baker.
Josh discusses the importance of persistence for Christians in Public Life with Paul Smith.
Josh discusses recent clarification provided to the Johnson Amendment and key 2025 SCOTUS opinions.
Josh speaks with Dr. Josh Moody about living a God-centered life and the role the church plays.
Josh talks with Pastor Tate Throndson about parental rights in Colorado.
Resources
- HB 1312 as introduced
- HB 1312 as signed
- Two members of Castleview Baptist Church talk about their experience at the hearing on a parental rights bill
- Lawsuit by Colorado parents challenging HB 1312
- Lawsuit by clothing company challenging HB 1312
- Camp IdRaHaJe Lawsuit
Josh talks with John and Daniel about how Jesus followers ought to live in our Politically Divided World.
Resources:
https://renew.org/product/following-jesus-in-a-politically-divided-world-an-interactive-guide-to-21-questions-on-christianity-and-politics/
https://listenerscommentary.com/
https://renew.org/
Josh talks about AI with David Beatty.
Know Thy Gamer: A Parent's Guide to Video Games
Gaming and the Heroic Life: A Quest for Holiness in the Virtual World
2084 and the AI Revolution, Updated and Expanded Edition: How Artificial Intelligence Informs Our Future
In this episode, Josh talks with Joseph Kohm about protecting kids from the harms of pornography.
In this sermon, Gerson Cardona explains the churches demand to do good in our communities.
In this episode, I discussed this topic with Matthew Soerens. He is the US Director of Church Mobilization for World Relief, where he helps evangelical churches to understand the realities of refugees and immigration and to respond in ways guided by biblical values. He also serves as the National Coordinator for the Evangelical Immigration Table, a coalition that advocates for immigration reforms consistent with biblical values.
In this Sermon, Josh explains the spiritual discipline of fasting and prayer and how that discipline applies to Christian citizenship.
In this episode, Josh walks through the definition and misuse of the term “Christian nationalism” as well as a better way to engage in public life as Christians.
In this episode, Josh talks with Jay Height about new strategies for serving our neighbors and impacting our cities.
In this episode, Josh talks with Ryan Anderson about his new book and what's next for the pro-life movement.
In this episode, Josh talks with April Bordeau and Jean Crane about their work as Christian counselors and how churches can impact the mental health crisis.