Best Jonathan Peyton Podcasts (2025)

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Pastors, Prophets, and Prompts: The Ethical Boundaries of AI and the Christian Faith 1:48:44

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🎙️ Mostly Focused: Pastors, Prophets, and Prompts This week, Jonathan, Garrett, Zach, and JP sit down to wrestle with one of the hottest topics in ministry today: AI in the Church. From sermon prep to spiritual authority, from ethics to the image of God, we ask the real questions: Is AI a helpful tool or just a crutch for “microwave sermons”? How s…

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Devils, Demons, & Me 2:13:56

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🎙️ Mostly Focused: Devils, Demons, & MeThis week on Mostly Focused, we’re taking a slightly spooky (but still grounded) trip into the world of spiritual warfare, demons, and all the weird stuff we’ve wondered about but didn’t always know how to talk about.We’re not here to scare anyone, but we are here to talk honestly about those moments that made…

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Friends: The One About Friendship 2:22:15

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🎙️ Mostly Focused: Biblical Friendship In this heartfelt and honest episode of Mostly Focused, we dive into a question that hits close to home: What does real friendship look like—especially through a biblical lens? Over the course of two hours, we unpack our own stories, reflect on the friendships that shaped us, and explore what Scripture teaches…

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Mostly Daddy: A Father’s Handbook for Raising Girls. 2:10:55

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👨🏻NEW EPISODE👨🏻 The boys are back at it this week with our newest episode “Mostly Daddy”. Being a dad is an immense responsibility, one that all four of us know, specifically being girl dads. So this week we sat down and discussed our unique upbringings and how they have factored into how we parent today. We break down what biblical fatherhood mean…

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Men & Marriage: A Male’s Guide to a Mostly Happy Marriage 2:26:03

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CHRISTMAS CAME EARLY🎄🎄🎄 Our newest episode “Men & Marriage: A Male’s Guide to a Mostly Happy Marriage” is up!!! I know, I know. 4 married guys talking about marriage and giving advice…..”MISOGYNY”!!!! Put the pitchforks down and give it a listen. We share our stories of how we came to be with our wives. We share about some of our struggles in marri…

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Sex & Purity Culture: The Youth Group Experience 1:57:08

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Sex & Purity Culture: The Youth Group Experience Youth Group. Those were some formative years. Most of us probably look back at them fondly. We think of trips to the beach, theme parks, and if you were “charismatic” the circus, other wise known as RAMP. We think of lock-ins, dodgeball, & “murder”. Some people call it mafia. But they are wrong. We t…

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Charismania: The Fire & the Fame 2:35:08

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Charismania: The Fire & the Fame. If anyone has spent any amount of time in a “Charismatic” church chances are high you’ve experienced miraculous breakthrough and varying levels of arguable insanity. Whether that insanity is a pastor yelling “shamma llama ding dong” while trying to hit with a holy suplex, or simply someone coming up to you and sayi…

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Dirty Jesus: The Divine Dance of Grace & Sin. 2:19:00

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Dirty Jesus: The Divine Dance of Grace & Sin. The LGBTQ Community. Abortion. Porn. “Woke”Ideology. Is it possible for Jesus to be in the midst of these “sins”, working, moving, healing, restoring, and loving? Can you be a disciple of Christ and struggle with these sins? It’s a lot to unpack and we do our best to share our thoughts on where and how …

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Divorcing Trump: A Plea to End Christian Nationalism. 1:34:10

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Divorcing Trump: A Plea to End Christian Nationalism. Political fanaticism has been alive and well in the church for decades, but over these last 8 years it’s been at a fever pitch. In many ways, and for many people, it’s been elevated to point of idolatry, giving way to a false Messiah, one that rides a red elephant and sits on the throne of the W…

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What Women Want: Scripture or Misogyny? 1:25:04

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What Women Want: Scripture or Misogyny? Lol, k. First of all it’s not lost on us that we had a whole episode discussing women in leadership and didn’t have a woman on the panel. Small oversight…ANYWAY…This week we were joined by guest host Zachary Griffin as we tried to answer the age old question about women’s role in the church, specifically in r…

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Oh, Hell!?: Fact or Fiction? 1:47:25

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Oh, Hell!? Yeah, we finally talked about, but what do we really believe about this fiery inferno? Is it a biblical fact or an ancient fiction? This week we break down our personal beliefs, what the scripture says, why so many are abandoning the idea of Hell, and debate if it’s a core piece of a believers theology or not. Plus, we talk about Jonatha…

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Canceling Christ: Christians & Cancel Culture 1:21:26

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Phewwwww. Another loaded episode. This week we dive deep into what cancel culture really is and what it looks like in the church. We breakdown different examples of each extreme & try to find the biblical answer at the center. If you thought the last few discussions were good, this one continues to build on that.…

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House of Sand: The Rise of Biblical Illiteracy 1:20:39

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House of Sand: The Rise of Biblical Illiteracy

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Denomination Nation: The Splintering of the Western Church. 1:16:30

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Are we failing ourselves by splintering off over doctrine quibbles? Are there legit justifications? Is it fear based? Are we hindering the body? How can this be remedied?Where do we stand on doctrine?What are your core beliefs?What are dealbreakers for you in defining ChristianityWhat are some “support” beliefs that you hold outside of core beliefs…

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Culture War: A Christian Crisis. 1:08:30

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Culture War: A Christian Crisis breaks down the current pitfalls of the culture around us and how Christian’s should maneuver them. From film and social media to lifestyle and music, we cover it all and offer our best advice.

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World at War: A Christian’s Role in Foreign Conflict & Our Views on the Support of Israel. 1:15:30

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Welcome to Episode Two: World at War. This week we break down the conflict in Israel, Russia and the Ukraine, and general unrest throughout the world. How does this relate to the western Christian, and what role do we play. Plus, there’s also some Bluey slander. So listen at your own risk and don’t shoot the messenger. 👀😂…

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State of Faith: The Relaunch. 1:10:05

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State of Faith: The Relaunch.

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Dad Tips, Furtick, and the Easter Bunny 1:31:58

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It's been a year since we last recorded, and to quote Bob the tomato, "Have we got a show for you." Garrett, Jonathan, and J.P are back in possibly the most unfocused episode to date. We start with Garrett and Jonathan giving their best unsolicited "Dad Tips" and lessons learned over this year as new dads. We cover some quick thoughts and reactions…

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The Hateful Faithful & The Scientific Divide 1:32:02

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This week Jonathan, JP, & Garrett are joined by special guest Cody Fox as we discuss why Christians have the perception of being a hateful bunch. We break down the why, the how, and what can be changed to reverse this narrative. We also debate if faith & science intersect or if they should remain separate. We delve into healing vs. medication, evol…

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Pride Month & The Post Pandemic Church 1:20:29

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On this weeks episode Jonathan, JP, and Garrett sit down and discuss some of the biggest struggles we have faced in our personal walks with Christ and how hard Christianity can really be at times. We break down how the church should respond to cultural challenges such as Pride Month and the way the church is perceived in its response. We round out …

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Why So Serious? 1:37:43

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Jonathan, JP, and Garrett sit down and discuss some of the topics that both Christians and Non-Christians alike take too seriously. Are these concerns warranted? Join us to find out as we break down Satan Shoes, Cussing, Drinking, Spiritual Gifts, Anxiety/Depression, and more! Plus a brief spoiler cast of Godzilla Vs. Kong and The Snydercut. Our fa…

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COVID, Kobe, and STONKS! 2020 Recapped. 1:11:36

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Back like we never left! Season 2 officially kicks off with a recap of 2020 and predictions for 2021. COVID, Kobe, STONKS, Next Gen Gaming, Politics and so much more. JP takes us down a strange rabbit hole and Jonathan makes some bold predictions, including one about the Queen of England (typical Mostly Focused). Tanner gives us a crash course on t…

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Journeys of Faith: The Jerod Warren Story 1:30:24

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We are super excited to be joined by Jerod Warren this week as he shares his journey of faith with us. He walks us through his seasons of loneliness, rejection, belonging, and how in his most broken state, God brought him to salvation. As a bonus, you get a little dash of politics and what Jerod thinks about charismatic beliefs and why he is choosi…

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Sin & Christianity: The Taboo Topics 1:53:03

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Abortion & Homosexuality, yes, we finally talked about them. Join us this week as we do a deep dive into some of the "taboo" topics of Christianity and how we wrestle with how we should respond. Plus there are some fairly candid conversations about pre-marital sex and pornography and how they have impacted our lives. This week definitely has some w…

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Journeys of Faith: The Abby McWherter Story 1:25:19

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Tune in this week as we're joined by Jonathan's lovely wife, Abby. She dives in to what it was like growing up as the "good girl," and the pressures she felt to live up to that title. In Mostly Focused fashion, we run off the rails a few times...this week being no exception. Garrett throws multiple shout outs to the most random people and objects, …

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The Great Debate: Racism In America 1:27:29

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This week we tackle the topic of racism and what that looks like in America and how the Church should respond. We are thrilled to have special guests LaTreze Mushatt, Nick Pate, Kristopher Watson, and Nick Polk to help us further our understanding.

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Journeys of Faith: The Hughes Story 1:43:15

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This week we are joined by Kate and Josh Hughes as they dive into their individual testimonies and their marriage story. There is a lot to unpack, stories off loss to redemption, resentment to reconciliation. Plus, Josh's stomach is reeling from a Carolina reaper, Dougie Fresh returns for a phone a friend segment, and multiple "fart, sucks, and dan…

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Journeys of Faith: The Dickie Lee Story 1:10:38

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Join us as we begin our new series "Journeys of Faith"! In our inaugural episode we are joined by Dickie Lee as he walks us through his journey overcoming addiction, loss, and relapse, and he found Christ right in the center.

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The Good, The Bad, and The Boring: The Story of Christian Media 1:45:43

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This week on Mostly Focused we are joined by special guests Scott Adams, and JP Peyton as we discuss the state of Christian media. -Meet and greets and journey's of Faith -Is Christian Music generic/bland? Who are our favorites? -Has Jesus been monetized and used as a puppet to fame? -Why do ALL Christian movies suck? Plus our favorite movies. -Whe…

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Jesus, Hell, and Dougie Fresh 1:35:13

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Join us this week as we have our first guest, Jonathan's dad, Pastor Lynn McWherter aka Dougie Fresh. We dive into heavier topics on this episode such as: Who Jesus is to us How the world views Jesus The infallibility of Scripture Is hell real? Is Lynn a rock star?

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Conspiracies, Politics, and Demons OH MY!! 1:19:28

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Conspiracies *eye roll* Politics and the church *trigger warning* The Supernatural *not the show*

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Church Chat 59:09

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The one where we talk about the state of the Church, challenges it faces, and how to combat them. Also included is a cookie review you won't want to miss.

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Journeys From the Bible Belt 48:55

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Mostly Focused. In this episode we discuss our journeys that brought us to where we are today, and what it’s like to live in the Bible Belt. Plus, as a bonus we briefly discuss how COVID has played out in our lives.

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S2 Ep.7: Define & Conquer... 30:09

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In this episode Jonathan continues discussing "branding" by zeroing in on a a brand's message and how it is positioned in the marketplace. Between the brandscape within your current, or target, market and the mental warfare each brand is forced to fight for... honing your brand's message within the market is the only way you can conquer your compet…

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S2 Ep.6: The Impact Branding Has On Enterprise Value... 26:32

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Carving out a memorable place in your audience's mind is the holy grail of marketing. Why? Because a well constructed brand strategy creates a loyal, repeat, customer. That is why designing a solid brand strategy to capture some prime mental real estate should be the goal of every firm. In this episode Jonathan talks about how to evaluate your bran…

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S2 Ep.5: Building A Succession Plan Requires This... 34:10

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Since entrepreneurs are so focused on building and scaling their company they often fail to focus on the "What If" contingency plans and leadership development. In this episode Jonathan talks about how developing leaders and building a strong culture can impact the future of the company - especially in terms of the company's succession plan and ent…

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S2 Ep.4: Leaders Are Defined By This One Principle... 28:26

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Defining leadership is like trying to hit a moving target. Between different personality traits, business goals, the competitive landscape, and a lot more - leaders are pulled in many directions. In this episode, Jonathan explores leadership as defined by three gurus.By Jonathan Peyton

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S2 Ep.3: Performance Coach or Life Coach... Which One Is For You? 1:08:35

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Life coaches and therapists are some of the most valuable professionals for maintaining personal and professional sanity. But with our careers constantly demanding more and more we sometimes get in our own way and don't know how to fix the problems that lay in our path. In this episode, Jonathan interviews a performance coach and discusses how a pe…

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S2 Ep.2: Assessing Strategy From An ROI Perspective... 47:41

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Developing a strategic plan is not easy, especially when there are so many competing priorities. In this episode, Jonathan discusses the importance of building a cohesive corporate strategy to maximize ROI within the company and across the departments.By Jonathan Peyton

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S2 Ep.1: Creating The Right Strategy... 20:13

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In this new season of Building An Exit your host Jonathan Peyton dives deeper into the concepts and strategies that will help you scale your business, grow your personal wealth, and help you reach new heights. In this episode Jonathan gets back to the basics by helping you lay out the structure for establishing your strategic plan. He explains how …

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Reaching Mormons In Utah: An Interview With Dave Elshaug - HCP Season 9 Episode 12 34:33

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Welcome to Season 9 Episode 12 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Dave Elshaug. Dave started a church planting network for churches in Utah called “Loving Utah” which you can learn more about at lovingutah.org and pray4utah.org. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com …

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Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods: An Interview With Jonathan Brooks - HCP Season 9 Episode 11 33:24

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Welcome to Season 9 Episode 11 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jonathan Brooks. Jonathan is a pastor is the senior pastor of Canaan Community Church in Chicago He has also authored a recent book, "Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence in Neglected Neighborhoods” which you can learn more about…

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Find the Good Life Through Great Books: An Interview With Karen Swallow Prior - HCP Season 9 Episode 10 39:22

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Welcome to Season 9 Episode 10 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Karen Swallow Prior. Karen is an award winning professor of english at Liberty University, write frequently for Christianity Today and has written many books, including her most recent book, “Reading Well.” You can find more abou…

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Using Holacracy In Church Planting: An Interview With Jeremy Martin - HCP Season 9 Episode 9 36:16

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Welcome to Season 9 Episode 9 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Martin. Jeremy is a church planter in Las Vegas where they’ve strived to create a safe space for people to come and have meaningful discussions. Check out the BIVO Inner Circle here: https://BIVOInnerCircle.com Check out: T…

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Creating Meaningful Discussions As Your Churchplanting Outreach: An Interview With Jeremy Martin - HCP Season 9 Episode 8 37:08

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Welcome to Season 9 Episode 8 of the Hardcore Church Planting Podcast with Peyton Jones. In this episode, I interviewed Jeremy Martin. Jeremy is a church planter in Las Vegas where they’ve strived to create a safe space for people to come and have meaningful discussions. He is also the author of the book “Build A Bigger Table” which you can learn m…