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Ex-Muslim Ismail Youssef (@ishofarabia) breaks down exactly how Islam advances through the West — and what's coming to America if the Church stays asleep. Ismail grew up a devout Sunni Muslim before leaving Islam at 16, spending years as an atheist, and giving his life to Christ at 18. Now he dedicates his life to telling the truth about Islam and reaching Muslims with the Gospel. In this conversation, Blake and Ismail go deep: why Islam and Christianity aren't just different but opposite, the strategy behind Islam's spread through the West, what the UK and Europe reveal about America's future, the explosive growth of the underground church in the Muslim world — and the one thing Ismail is begging Christians to do before it's too late. It's a bold, no-filter conversation that confronts the ideology honestly while loving the people caught inside it — because, as Ismail says, "Muslims are the biggest victims of Islam." GUEST: Ismail Youssef Instagram: instagram.com/ishofarabia YouTube: youtube.com/@ishofarabia HOST: Blake Bozarth / Entrusted Instagram: instagram.com/blake.bozarth Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlakeBozarth CHAPTERS (00:00) From Muslim to Christ — Ismail's story (02:20) Radicalized at 15 — was he a "real" Muslim? (04:40) Why he left: Muhammad's self-serving "revelations" (16:00) Two different gods: Allah vs. the God of the Bible (20:00) Grace vs. works — the love Islam can't offer (27:00) Is Islam compatible with the West? (29:00) Apostasy, death & the "three options" (31:30) "You're just talking about radicals" — the rebuttal (42:00) The demographics no one wants to talk about (45:00) The UK as a warning sign (52:00) "Muslims are the biggest victims of Islam" (55:00) Dreams & visions of Jesus (1:00:00) The explosive growth of the church in Iran (1:03:30) "Communism with a god" — Islam as political ideology (1:07:00) Why the secular West is so vulnerable (1:15:00) What Christians must actually DO (1:22:00) Final charge: courage is contagious

The American church has been losing the Culture War for decades. And the men it keeps producing are a big reason why.In this episode I sit down with John Welnick, known online as the Charismatic Calvinist, a seven-year ministry veteran and one of the boldest voices in the Reformed Christian space. We talk Redeemed Zoomer — what he's genuinely getting right (a lot!) and what's dangerously wrong with his strategy. We take on modern seminary and why it's often doing more harm than good to the church's boldest voices. And we dig into the culture war problem at the root of it all: we've put evangelists in the pulpit and taken the prophets out — and the church is paying for it.What we cover:→ Redeemed Zoomer — smart, gifted, and promoting an unwise strategy→ Why seminary in 2026 can do more harm than good→ The difference between a teacher and a preacher — and why it matters→ Knowledge vs. wisdom: the real crisis in young Christian leadership→ Why pastors won't touch the culture war (and what it's costing us)→ The prophet vs. evangelist problem — and how the seeker-sensitive movement broke the American church→ What the Great Commission actually means — and why we've been getting it wrong→ Discipling nations vs. handing out cookies: a reframe of Christian engagement→ Kindness vs. niceness — and why the church confused the two→ Tall poppy syndrome in seminary and why bold voices get cut downThis conversation is for:Christian men who are done with safe Christianity. Anyone tracking the Redeemed Zoomer conversation. People questioning whether seminary is worth it in 2026. Culture war Christians who know what time it is and want theological grounding behind the conviction. Reformed and conservative Christian thinkers who want real dialogue.0:00 Cold Open — The Platform Belongs to the Prophet0:45 Who Is Redeemed Zoomer?4:45 Why Seminary Is Destroying the Church's Best Men9:00 The Greyfriars Alternative — What Real Formation Looks Like11:00 What Redeemed Zoomer Gets Right16:00 Modern Pharisees, Piety Signaling & the Kindness vs. Niceness Problem21:00 Why Pastors Are Cowards — The Culture War Problem24:00 Evangelists Don't Belong in the Pulpit27:00 Reframing the Great Commission — Discipling Nations

Candid debate between Christians on faith, founding history, and whether God belongs in the public sphere. Was America founded as a Christian nation, or has that idea been retrofitted onto history? If you care about faith, politics, and the hard conversations Christians are afraid to have, subscribe for more. This is a respectful but pointed dialogue between believers wrestling with one central tension: did the founders intend to build a nation under the God of the Bible, or did they deliberately keep religion out of governance? I argue that America was profoundly Christian at its founding, that our legal system and moral framework are rooted in biblical truth, and that using separation of church and state to exile Christianity from the public square is a modern distortion of what the founders actually intended. Jeremy pushes back, arguing that the founding documents never officially enshrined Christianity, that the founders were shaped as much by Enlightenment reason as by faith, and that a democratic nation reflects its people, not a fixed religious identity. The conversation digs into the Treaty of Tripoli, the role of deism among the founders, whether slavery exposes a contradiction at the heart of Christian nationhood, and what it even means for a government to be accountable to God. This episode isn't about partisan loyalty. It's about getting the history right, understanding what we were built on, and asking what a truly just nation looks like when Christians are willing to be honest about the hard parts. Key Topics • What separation of church and state actually says and doesn't say • The First Amendment, the Church of England, and denominational conflict • Was America Christian in its founding documents or just its people • The Treaty of Tripoli and what it does and doesn't prove • Deism, Enlightenment thinking, and the faith of the founders • Slavery, cognitive dissonance, and the limits of Christian nationhood • Every government is a theocracy — the only question is who is God • Whether government is a moral agent or just a tool of the people • What justice means and who gets to define it • The gospel as the real solution, not political power • How secularism crept in and what Christians should do about it Chapters 0:00 — Intro 1:29 — Introducing Jeremy and framing the debate 3:06 — Where the phrase actually comes from 4:47 — Jefferson's letter to the Danbury Baptists 7:02 — The First Amendment was about protecting the church 9:42 — Morality legislation and the equivocation problem 13:28 — Three pushbacks — Treaty of Tripoli, deism, and revisionist symbols 15:03 — Enlightenment thinking, slavery, and the limits of Christian founding claims 19:15 — Responding to the Treaty of Tripoli 21:47 — Every government is a theocracy — who is your Theo 26:12 — If not a Christian nation then what kind of nation were we 28:00 — Four references to God in the Declaration of Independence 31:13 — Founding the nation vs governing the nation 33:31 — Protestant diversity is exactly why the First Amendment exists 37:47 — Christian nation vs Christian people 39:18 — The legal system, biblical morality, and inalienable rights 43:22 — Did abolition come from Christianity or the age of reason 47:39 — William Wilberforce, the Clapham Sect, and who gets credit 51:13 — Who has a corner on moral truth 55:22 — Is government a moral agent or just a tool of the people 58:21 — The people change, the government reflects it 1:03:00 — Negotiating the biblical text and where the standard breaks down 1:05:28 — No standard at all is worse 1:07:25 — Secular nations, atrocities, and disconnecting from God 1:11:00 — Government as consequence not cause — change the people first 1:13:08 — The state of the church and why Jeremy is skeptical 1:17:08 — What standard should leaders administer justice by 1:20:16 — The gospel is the solution, not political power 1:22:32 — Final reflections and closing remarks

Candid debate between Christians on empathy, truth, and love in politics and culture. Is empathy being weaponized or is the church failing to show it? If you care about faith, culture, and hard conversations Christians are afraid to have, subscribe for more. This is a respectful but pointed dialogue between believers wrestling with one central tension: should Christians lead with empathy, or has empathy become a Trojan horse that compromises truth and produces harmful policy? I argue that modern Christianity has over-indexed on empathy at the expense of truth and biblical love leading Christians to validate lies, tolerate sin, and support destructive policies in areas like abortion, immigration, and gender ideology. Jonas pushes back, arguing that the church has failed to model godly empathy, leaving space for secular movements to claim moral authority and attract people who genuinely care about suffering and injustice. Key Topics • What “toxic empathy” is and how it shapes modern policy • Empathy vs biblical love (grace + truth) • Immigration, enforcement, and unintended harm • Why empathy can lead to destructive laws • Abortion, moral consistency, and unseen victims • Free will, responsibility, and justice • Tolerance vs love in Christian ethics • When harsh language is appropriate — and when it crosses the line • Jesus’ model: compassion without affirmation of sin • Why many Christians justify voting for harmful platforms • The church’s failure to lead with both conviction and care Chapters 0:00 — Intro 1:10 — Introducing Jonas and framing the empathy debate 3:42 — Clarifying terms: what do we actually mean by empathy 5:22 — Empathy as feeling vs biblical love (grace + truth) 7:25 — Toxic empathy: validating lies, affirming sin, supporting bad policy 9:39 — Why empathetic people drift left politically 12:57 — Celebrating justice while ignoring human cost 15:02 — How empathy-driven policy creates harm 17:07 — Being harsh toward ideas vs demeaning people 19:47 — Gender ideology and the fear of speaking truth 22:52 — Abortion as a policy outcome of misplaced empathy 24:03 — Gender transitions, open borders, and emotional reasoning 26:47 — Two types of pro-life witness outside abortion clinics 31:04 — Why empathetic Christians feel politically homeless 32:16 — Christianity vs Republican identity 34:42 — Has the stereotype flipped 36:06 — Empathy as a Trojan horse in the church 38:49 — Algorithms, perception, and political extremes 39:46 — Why empathy is a cheap substitute for love 40:04 — Jesus’ model: compassion without affirmation 41:44 — Don’t lose truth in the name of empathy 42:15 — Weeping with those who weep even under judgment 44:02 — Humor, echo chambers, and loving people well 45:22 — Has the church been too passive with truth 46:09 — Final reflections: grace, truth, and courage 47:04 — Closing remarks

Candid debate between Christians: is it okay for Christians to vote Democrat? If you value this kind of content (faith, politics, and culture) — subscribe for more. This is a respectful debate between believers, but does get very pointed (as it should). It centers on life of unborn, free will, and whether there are moral red lines that should disqualify a political party from a Christian’s support. I argue that certain issues, especially the sanctity of life, are non-negotiable for Christians ... and the modern Democrat platform / agenda has crossed the line. Pat pushes back by emphasizing personal conscience, complexity, and the limits of enforcing moral beliefs while arguing the Democrat agenda has pros that outweigh the cons. This episode is about clarifying convictions, exposing assumptions, and asking what faithfulness to Christ looks like in a divided culture. Key Topics • Should abortion be a voting disqualifier for Christians • Personal conviction versus political enforcement • Free will and moral responsibility • Sanctity of life inside and outside the womb • Whether moral beliefs should be imposed through law • Party platforms versus individual conscience • Comparing moral red lines across history • Faith based voting in a two party system Chapters00:00:00 The central question should Christians vote Democrat 00:01:10 Introducing Pat and setting the debate 00:03:05 Is abortion enough to disqualify a party 00:06:20 Personal belief versus public policy 00:09:10 Free will and the right to choose 00:12:45 Life in the womb and moral consistency 00:16:30 Should the law protect unborn life 00:20:10 Healthcare or moral harm 00:24:05 Adoption and support alternatives 00:28:40 Is there a red line for sanctity of life 00:33:10 Comparing abortion to other moral crises 00:38:20 Gun violence and moral calculus 00:43:55 Values versus policy disagreements 00:49:30 Party platforms and moral responsibility 00:54:10 Can Christians support imperfect systems 00:58:40 Final reflections on conscience and faith 01:03:00 Closing thoughts and takeaways

FULL CONVERSATION on YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnND1mjGUNw Public schools aren’t “neutral.” Secular neutrality is a myth, and the more America removes the Christian root from public life, the more the flower withers (“CUT FLOWER SYNDROME”). Schools now disciple kids into a God-less moral system even when certain subjects might seem “neutral.”We also discuss why public school experiences vary wildly depending on where you live, when it might still work, and why homeschooling gives parents a chance to intentionally shape both community and worldview. Key Topics • Why “public school” means something different everywhere • The myth of secular neutrality and why it doesn’t exist • How America shifted from Christian roots to secular ethics • Cut-Flower Christianity: enjoying Christian fruit without the root • Why schools now define a new morality • Why parents wouldn’t choose an Islamic school, but still choose a secular school • The influence teachers + peers have on worldview • Why homeschooling reshapes community and discipleship Chapters 00:00:00 Can you steel-man sending kids to public school? 00:00:22 How public school looks totally different by location 00:00:56 When small-town schools still carried Christian influence 00:01:34 The myth of secular neutrality 00:02:19 How America moved from Christian ethics to secular morality 00:02:49 Cut-flower syndrome explained 00:03:16 Why some schools still look fine on the surface 00:03:38 When virtue gets redefined without God 00:04:04 Would you send your kids to an Islamic school? 00:04:33 How teachers shape kids’ belief systems 00:04:44 Why peer environment matters so much 00:04:53 Why homeschooling allows intentional community

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk tragedy, Christians everywhere are wrestling with one question: where were our pastors? In this episode, we unpack the silence, the tension, and the responsibility of Christian leaders who chose not to speak, and why that moment revealed a much deeper problem inside the modern church. Johnny joins us to break down the video he made that gained major traction online. We talk through why he posted it, why many pastors refused to address what happened, and how their silence exposed a growing fracture between cultural Christianity and biblical courage. From inconsistent responses to social issues to the rise of third way preaching to the dangers of a high grace and low truth church culture, this conversation cuts directly into the heart of shepherding, conviction, and the cost of speaking truth when it is not culturally approved. We explore how believers should respond in moments of crisis, what true pastoring actually means, and why this generation of Christian men must recover boldness, discernment, and spiritual backbone. This episode calls Christians toward courage, clarity, and uncompromising truth with high grace and high conviction. Key Topics • Why pastoral silence around Charlie Kirk exposed inconsistencies in the modern church • The difference between cultural relevance and biblical courage • How third way Christianity watered down truth for the sake of approval • Why believers must learn to speak up in public even when unpopular • Understanding true shepherding with high truth and high grace • Calling out false narratives without falling into outrage culture • The role of Christian men in holding leaders accountable • Private discipleship compared to public truth telling • How boldness spreads inside a community • Why we fight for people but never compromise with lies Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction and context 00:02:20 Why Johnny spoke up and why he normally would not 00:05:00 The silence of pastors saying we cannot talk about everything 00:08:15 Selective courage and why some topics get attention while others do not 00:11:00 When culture decides what the church will address 00:13:25 The third way problem with high grace and low truth 00:17:18 Comparing responses during the George Floyd moment with the Charlie Kirk moment 00:20:10 The danger of pastors who want to stay liked 00:23:00 What true shepherding looks like with scripture truth and courage 00:26:15 When silence becomes compromise 00:28:52 Fighting for the person not the lie 00:31:20 Private discipleship compared to public biblical clarity 00:34:10 The cost of conviction for families careers and reputations 00:36:42 Why boldness is spreading after Charlie’s death 00:38:30 Revival home churches and real community 00:41:00 A call for men to lead with courage and conviction 00:43:05 Final reflection and challenge

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk moment, everyday believers are stepping up online, at city halls, in men’s groups, and at home. This show exists to equip Christians with Clarity + Courage. In this episode of Leadership on Purpose, we map 12 practical responses we’re seeing from Christians right now how to speak in the public square, organize locally, disciple the next generation, and push back on false narratives with high truth and high grace. I’m joined by Timmy Bauer (author & entrepreneur) and Pastor Kenny Ortiz to unpack the cultural shifts we’re living through. We talk courage, conviction, and leadership and how to live your faith in the open when the costs are real. Key Topics: • Speaking up in the public square (online + in person) and why courage is contagious • Local organization that actually changes things (school boards, councils, candidates) • Discipleship in practice: youth mentorship, men’s groups, and high-bandwidth conversations • What we’re for: supporting pro-family ministries and leading your family with vision • Engaging false narratives with high truth & high grace (and why pastors must not go silent) • Forming convictions: study history & civics, return to Scripture, and build a life of prayer Chapters: 00:00:00 – Introduction & Cultural Context 00:00:32 – #12 Speak Up in the Public Square (online + offline; courage is contagious) 00:06:15 – #11 Organize Locally (back courageous leaders; think macro, invest micro) 00:08:00 – #10 Disciple the Next Gen (home as hospitality hub; men’s groups that meet weekly) 00:12:43 – #9 Support Pro-Family Ministries (PRCs, marriage ministries, wraparound care) 00:16:19 – #8 Take Keyboard Warriors Offline (raise bandwidth: text → voice → coffee) 00:18:47 – #7 Engage False Narratives (high truth + high grace; 2 Cor. 10:5) 00:24:34 – #6 Study History & Civics (Hillsdale/PragerU; Hosea 4:6; Prov. 18:15) 00:26:40 – #5 Encourage the Courageous (amplify, support, don’t distance in hostile spaces) 00:28:41 – #4 Lead Your Family with Vision (education, speech & debate, wise young marriage) 00:33:54 – #3 Find a Whole-Bible Teaching Church (gospel + its implications; stop playing safe) 00:36:18 – #2 Return to the Word (physical Bible; model it for your kids) 00:38:38 – #1 Pray (Lord’s Prayer rhythm; Psalm 46:10; pray without ceasing) 00:41:27 – Final Encouragement & Call to Courage 00:42:40 – Outro 👉 Subscribe for more conversations that equip you to lead with clarity and courage in today’s world.

Debate breakdown: Ben Shapiro vs. Bill Maher on where morality comes from, with contribution from Tim Alberta. Shapiro asks a question that stumps Maher. Maher comes back with a counter, and it's fascinating how this plays out.Where do we get our sense of morality? Could Christ have informed even a secularist's morality?The purpose of this channel is to encourage Christians with Clarity and Courage – pursue the truth, handle the best attacks against it, and engage with courage. High truth, high grace.The clip comes from Real Time with Bill Maher.00:00 - Shapiro's Question Stumps Maher02:05 - Maher's response (Enlightenment!) & rebuttal04:25 - Secular revisionist history06:50 - Shapiro counters ("Cut Flower Syndrome")12:24 - Maher attacks the Christian standard13:47 - A Christian response to attacks on Bible's morality20:30 - Empirical and history consideration22:00 - Shapiro's final Q + steelmanning the secular attack24:44 - closing exchange (Shapiro repping Christianity?)

Christians, we need to stop abdicating "politics." What some call "Political Conservatism" is an important element of gospel expansion. This conversation explores why and how. The focus of this show is to equip Christians with Clarity + Courage. In this episode of Leadership on Purpose, we react to a powerful clip from Pastor Josh Howerton, explore the historical foundations of the U.S. as a Christian nation, and debate what faithful Christian engagement looks like in a time when morality will be legislated one way or another.I'm joined by Timmy Bauer (author & entrepreneur) and Pastor Kenny Ortiz to unpack the cultural shifts happening across America. We talk the role of truth, courage, and leadership in the church, and this conversation challenges believers to think critically about how they live out their faith in the public sphere.Key Topics:• Why I am shifting the tone of the podcast toward bold truth and courage• How Christians have “ceded ground” culturally, and why that matters• The difference between confidence vs. courage in leadership• Historical context: America’s Christian foundations and their implications today• How political engagement fits into discipleship (and what it’s not)• Competing “religions” shaping the future of America: Islam, progressivism, ChristianityChapters:00:00:00 – Introduction & Cultural Context00:01:56 – New Direction for the Podcast00:03:06 – Introducing Guests: Timmy Bauer & Kenny Ortiz00:04:53 – Conservatism as "Pre-Evangelism" ??00:06:56 – The Loss of Objective Truth00:10:29 – The Church’s Political Abdication00:13:12 – Moral Issues vs Policy Debates00:15:40 – Should Pastors Speak Against Parties?00:20:02 – How Laws Shape Morality00:24:22 – Challenging “You Can’t Legislate Morality”00:27:00 – Grassroots vs. Leadership Change00:30:27 – Christians and Political Power00:33:40 – Standing for Truth Despite the Costs00:36:03 – Final Thoughts & Call to Courage👉 Subscribe for more conversations that equip you to lead with clarity and courage in today’s world.** Raise strong godly leaders with THIS kids book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KBD48PN/

Here's why Christians will never be the same after Charlie Kirk's martyrdom. "I didn't pretend like the emperor had clothes, but I wasn't telling the world he was naked." 3 particular things we can do next.00:00 - WHY this hit us so hard02:15 - He was the best in us03:20 - the GOOD news04:15 - don't waste the moment06:21 - 3 particular things we can do08:35 - why the truth is offensive

[this episode was scheduled to release prior to the death of Charlie Kirk ... we have released as planned with new content incoming.] What does a can of WD-40 have to teach us about leadership, culture, and building a business that sticks? In this episode, host Blake Bozarth sits down with Garry Ridge, the longtime CEO of WD-40, who transformed the company from a household name into a masterclass in people-first leadership. (Company value went from 250M to 3.6B) Garry shares the story behind his 25+ years at the helm—how he turned “making things squeak less” into a global culture of trust, learning, and purpose. From creating a “tribal” workplace where employees thrived, to proving that kindness and profitability aren’t mutually exclusive, Garry’s approach to leadership is anything but ordinary. If you’re a founder, executive, or leader looking to scale not just revenue but resilience, this conversation is packed with lessons you’ll want to spray generously across your own career. And if you're looking for Garry's book, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Any-Dumb-Ass-Can-Do-Multi-Billion-Dollar/dp/1637746296

What if the modern American family is actually a failed experiment? In this extended conversation, I sit down with Jeremy Pryor, Family Leadership Expert and Co-Founder of Family Teams, to unpack what it looks like to lead your family with vision, courage, and purpose. We explore why so many men bring their best energy and strategy to their careers but not to their homes — and what it takes to reclaim your role as the coach and culture-builder of the most important team you’ll ever lead. This is not just about parenting. It’s about leadership, identity, and legacy. Jeremy challenges the “nest” model of family that dominates our culture, explains why kids are not liabilities but valuable contributors, and casts a vision for fathers to step up as visionary coaches rather than passive babysitters. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why the modern family structure is failing and what the ancient “team” model teaches us How to see your kids as assets, not burdens, and invite them into meaningful roles Why fathers are uniquely called to lead with vision, courage, and culture-building Practical ways to craft a mission, vision, and values for your family Whether you’re a father, a future father, or simply a leader who wants to leave a lasting legacy, this episode will inspire you to rethink how you lead at home — and challenge you to step into your most important leadership role with clarity and conviction. 👉 Learn how we help organizations build better leaders at cothryve.co — Leadership Development that actually works. Episode # 65

I thought I was doing great as a dad and husband — I was present, I provided, I cared deeply. But here’s the truth: I wasn’t actually leading my family well. I brought vision, strategy, and energy into my work… but not into my home. That all changed when I discovered a different model for family leadership — one that’s been practiced for thousands of years but almost forgotten today. This isn’t just about parenting. It’s about leadership. And it’s about the most important team you’ll ever lead: your family. In this episode, I share 3 paradigm shifts that will change how you think about your role as a father and leader: Why the “nest” model of family is broken — and how to embrace the “team” model Why seeing your kids as “liabilities” robs them of identity — and how to raise them as valuable contributors Why fathers aren’t called to be passive babysitters — but visionary coaches who develop talent, build culture, and cast vision You’ll walk away with practical steps to start leading your family with purpose and clarity. 👉 Learn how we help organizations build better leaders at cothryve.co — Leadership Development that actually works. Episode #64

I met the (former) U.S. President. On a plane. In coach. What he said to me, I'll never forget. The BIG IDEA: the best leaders are more concerned with being interestED than being interestING. 3 Lessons on what the most winsome leaders do to show genuine interest in and inspire others. 1) They ask real questions (and mean them) 2) They listen with their **** 3) They assume ******** has something to ***** them episode # 63 👉 Learn how we help organizations build better leaders at cothryve.co ... Leadership Development that actually works.