On the Search for the Spiritual
Just Whatever
Don talks to Matt Nelson about his book “Just Whatever: How to Help the Spiritually Indifferent Find Beliefs that Really Matter
The Treasure: Exploring the Infinite Riches of the Catholic Faith
In this Parish Mission, speaker Don Johnson walks you through four of the most valuable gifts of the Catholic Faith. Weaving together stories from his conversion, tales from his experiences as a filmmaker and radio host, and deep Biblical insight, Johnson will have...
Lee Strobel on The Case for Christ
Don Johnson talks to Lee Strobel about the new movie based on his conversion story.
Dory, Emojis, and Polyamory
Don and Brandon discuss lessons we can learn from Finding Dory, the Emoji Bible, and whether Polyamory is a choice.
Kaylyn and the Knuckleheads
Cy Kellet, Kaylyn Green, and Don Johnson have a whole lot of fun guest hosting on Immaculate Heart Radio.
Are All Religions Basically the Same?
Don fills in on the Right Here Right Now Show and discusses Morgan Freeman’s new mini-series, The Story of God.
How to Evangelize a Post-Christian Culture
This week’s show features interviews with JonMarc Grodi of the Coming Home Network and Dr. Dan McGuire, author of Marching Orders: A Tactical Plan for Converting the World to Christ.
How to Deal with that “Forever Empty” Feeling
October 10, 2015 In the first broadcast on the Immaculate Heart Radio Network, Don talks to former atheist professor Holly Ordway about how she became Catholic and discusses why even the most successful people struggle with emptiness in...
Almost Here
At long last, the end is in sight! Convinced is nearing the end of post production and we will have an official release date by mid-July. Stay tuned!
Why The Same-Sex Marriage Debate is More Important Than You Think
The Don Johnson Show 4-25-14 Don and Brandon discuss some aspects of the debate over same-sex marriage. Don argues that the discussion is ultimately about competing religions; it is an argument over who we should worship. Some links to go with the show: The Rise of...
7 Reasons I Enjoyed God’s Not Dead
I took my very-soon-to-be-teenage daughter to God’s Not Dead last night. Is it a perfect film? Of course not. (Calvin Moore has a good take on some of the movie’s weaknesses here.) But the bottom line is that I’m glad we went. It was a good reminder of some...
A Call to Real Life and True Love
The Don Johnson Show 2-14-14 Don and Brandon discuss the shallowness of contemporary life and how the "hook-up culture" is missing out, not only on love, but even on sex. Don quotes from Dwight Longenecker's new book The Romance of Religion.
Why the Super Bowl is America’s Biggest Religious Event
The Don Johnson Show 1-17-14 Don and Brandon talk about how we celebrate the Super Bowl, why it has become the biggest party of the year in the United States, and what that tells us about being human. Along the way they discuss the nature of liturgical practices and...
Why He is Called Immanuel: The Story Behind the Story of Christmas
The LORD replied, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest." (Exodus 33:14) The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel – which means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23) “Isn’t there anyone who knows what...
Discussion with Henri of the Baha’i Faith
The Don Johnson Show, 11-22-13 Don talks with caller Henri, a convert to the Baha'i religion.
Five Ways We Try to Deal with the Problem of Longing
Considering that over 5 million people have viewed this interview on YouTube, I think the answer is...
The Comfort Trap: Why Trying to Avoid Struggle and Hardship Can be Dangerous to Your Soul
The Christian life is a journey across the wilderness toward the Promised Land. Like the ancient Israelites on their way to Canaan, believers are sojourners looking forward to the day we will arrive safely at home in Heaven. It is not an easy trip. Many “dangers,...
Louis CK on Dealing with That Forever Empty Feeling
The Don Johnson Show 9-27-13 Don and Brandon discuss a very interesting interview from The Conan O'Brien Show. Louis CK explains how sometimes people should just get quiet and cry out in despair because of the fact that life is "all for nothing and you're alone."...
The Loneliest Man at the Funeral: A Discussion with Aaron the Atheist
The Don Johnson Show, 9-17-13 Don talks with caller Aaron about "the atheist dilemma": what are we to do with the universal human desire for the transcendent?
Terrorism and the Search for Meaning
The Don Johnson Show, 4-29-13 Don discusses the idea that the Boston Marathon bombers may have been motivated to become Islamists because it provided their life some meaning. He analyzes the various ways people respond to the void we all feel in our hearts. Some links...
Why Does God Remain Hidden from Seemingly Genuine Seekers?
The Bible indicates that everyone who seeks God finds him (Deut. 4:29; 1 Chron. 28:9; Psalm 9:10; Jer. 29:13; Matt. 7:7; Heb. 11:6, for example). But sometimes people who seem like genuine seekers simply don't find God. I personally know many skeptics that claim to...
Death, Taxes, and the Unexamined Life
Benjamin Franklin famously said that nothing in the world can be said to be certain except death and taxes. As April 15th quickly approaches, I assume most of us have recently put at least some thought into the subject of taxes. However, how much have you pondered...
What is the Meaning of Life?
Cool video by Andy Steiger of Apologetics Canada:
What Keeps People from Asking the Big Questions of Life?
Do you think much about the big questions of life? Do you spend much time considering why we are here or what has gone wrong with the world? Have you examined various answers to possible solutions to that problem or wondered how we should live as a result? Do you have...
The Uniquely Personal and Immanent God of Christianity
In my last post, I argued that there is no need to deny similarities between Christianity and other religions. I also promised a post or two on the fact that Christianity is also very distinct from other religions. Here is the first. One unique aspect of Christianity...