The Don Johnson Show Archives
Living as a Missionary in America
American Christians, you may need to start living like missionaries.
Religion, Politics, and Moms
Don and Brandon discuss the presidential election, Mother’s Day sermons, and Christopher Hitchens’ objections to Christianity.
Choosing your Own Identity
Don and Brandon talk about college students’ view of identity and Barbara Boxer’s view of philosophy.
How Not to Find Meaning in Life
Don and Brandon talk about growing Western authoritarianism and the futility of finding meaning in life through making “authentic” choices.
Love, Logic, and Lex Luthor
Don and Brandon discuss the woman who had an abortion because “she loved her son,” the problem of evil as presented by Lex Luthor, and California’s willingness to pay for your death.
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.
Why Jesus Died and Evidence for His Resurrection
Don tackles a “One question challenge to Christians” and then talks about some evidence for the resurrection of Jesus.
Kelly Clarkson on Fatherhood and Living in a Culture of Shame
Don discusses the ways in which the new culture of shame is affecting us and finds some good insights about life from Paul Angone and Kelly Clarkson.
The Bright Side with Cy Kellet
Don sits in with Cy Kellet on Cy’s Immaculate Heart Radio show.
Don Guest-Hosts The Joe Sikorra Show
Don hosts The Joe Sikorra Show on Immaculate Heart Radio, March 9 and 10, 2016.
Don Guest-Hosts The Patrick Madrid Show
Don guest-hosts The Patrick Madrid Show on Immaculate Heart Radio, March 7, 2016
The Problem of Evil
On Bill Nye the Science Guy’s attitude towards philosophy, the L.A. Times reporter who left Christianity over the problem of evil, and 4 daily habits that will help keep your faith alive.
On Restoring Relationships and Rejuvenating Your Parish
Don talks to Petty Ledezma of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Huntington Beach, CA about the Alpha Course and the impact it is having in their community. He also speaks to Matt Fradd, author of Restored: True Stories of Love and Trust after Porn, about the dangers of pornography and how men and women have found healing in the wake of this devastating problem.
The Need for a Few More Truth Tellers
Why we should expect to be scorned by the culture and never apologize for speaking truth.
Did the Early Church Abandon the Teaching of Jesus?
Don interviews Rod Bennet, author of The Apostasy that Wasn’t. He also discusses what we can learn about Lent from Genesis.
On Football, Marriage, and the New Evangelization
Don talks about what we can learn from injured football stars, and interviews Christopher Check and Jim Papandrea about marriage, evangelism, and the early Church.
Trump the Nietzschean and the Marks of a New Evangelist
Don talks about why we should be concerned about Donald Trump’s new pro-life views. He also discusses three characteristics of an effective new evangelist.
Recent Immaculate Heart Radio Shows
Don fills in for Joe Sikorra on Immaculate Heart Radio.
Is the Bible Clear Enough that We Don’t Need a Magisterium?
Don discusses whether it is possible to use the Bible as a guide for our lives without an interpretive authority over us.
How to be an Effective Pro-life Advocate
Don discusses atheism, the split within Anglicanism, and why Jennifer Fulwiler changed her mind about abortion. He also talks with author, speaker, and pro-life advocate Trent Horn.
Football as Religion
Has football become America’s premiere religion?
More Guest-host Spots on Immaculate Heart Radio
Don discusses current events and takes calls on Immaculate Heart Radio.
A Biblical Defense of the Immaculate Conception
The Don Johnson Show 12-4-15 Segment 1: Christmas lights and Charlie Brown Segment 2: Why don't secular leftists treat Islam and Christianity the same? Segment 3: This is a University, not a Day Care Segment 4: Interview with Tim Staples,...
Recent Guest-Host Spots on Immaculate Heart Radio
I've had a great time guest hosting a few shows on Immaculate Heart Radio recently. You can stream or download the audio here: The Phil Sandoval Show, November 17, 2015 – Hour 1 - MP3 Why would a person join ISIS? A: Perhaps the...
How Not to Evangelize
The Don Johnson Show, 11-20-15 Segment 1: Don breaks down Stephen Colbert's attempt to draw Bill Maher back to the Church. Segment 2: An interview with former atheist Devin Rose. Devin shares a bit about his journey and discusses his new...
On Hell and How to Avoid It
The Don Johnson Show 11-13-15 Segment 1: Don answers a couple of listener emails about hell. Is it really fair that one would spend eternity in hell for a few short years of sin on earth, and isn't it coercive of God to threaten people with...
Demons, Scientology, Atheist Pastors, and More
The Don Johnson Show, November 6, 2015 Segment 1: After Scientology, Leah Remini Finds 'Amazing' Comfort in Catholic Church and I'm a Presbyterian Minister Who Doesn't Believe in God Segment 2: Were the gospel writers just borrowing from...
Saints, Social Justice, and Using Magnets to Zap Away Belief in God
The Don Johnson Show, October 30, 2015 Don chats with author and new media guru Brandon Vogt about a variety of subjects, including the Saints, social justice, StrangeNotions.com, and his role in the new film Convinced. In the second half of...
Common Misconceptions About Christianity
The Don Johnson Show, October 23, 2015 Don offers some principles for interacting with skeptics of the Church and understanding their misconceptions.
Why the Church is More Attractive When it Stands Against the Cultural Tide
The Don Johnson Show, October 16, 2015 On the day of the theatrical premiere of Convinced, Don talks to one of the film's stars, former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson. He also discusses a letter sent to the Synod on the Family by...
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...
On Authority and Accountability
The Don Johnson Show, 10-24-14 Don and Brandon answer a listener email about where Christians find a basis for authority and accountability.
Too Cool to Be Christian
The Don Johnson Show 10-17-14 Don and Brandon break down a segment from Orange is the New Black and answer listener email about Don's conversion to Catholicism, among other topics. Links to go with the show: Smarter than Thou by Charles C.W. Cooke From Pro-Choice to...
On Becoming Catholic
October 3, 2014 In this podcast, Don talks about his decision to enter the Catholic Church and what that will mean for his ministry.
How Not to Talk to an Atheist
June 20, 2014 Don and Brandon break down Ralph Reed's interview on Real Time with Bill Maher. Some links to go with the show: Bill Maher vs. Ralph Reed by Fr. Robert Barron The Case for Soft Atheism by Gary Gutting The Danger of Soft Atheism by Fr. Robert...
Why Atheists Become Christians
The Don Johnson Show, 5-23-14 Don and Brandon discuss the conversion process from atheism to Christianity. While every story is unique, there are some aspects of the journey that seem to pop up again and again. Some links to go with the show: Journey from Atheism by...
I Feel Good About Doing It, Therefore it is Right
May 9, 2014 Don and Brandon discuss filming one's own abortion to show the world how cool it is. They also answer a listener email about why God seems to make different contracts with different people at various times in history and how we know what rules to keep...
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...
How to Watch Movies with Discernment: An Interview with Hollywood Screenwriter Brian Godawa
The Don Johnson Show, April 10, 2014 The Don Johnson Show, 4-10-14 Don talks with Brain Godawa about how movies affect and reflect the culture. The conversation touches on several topics, including how stories communicate and how we can discern a filmmaker's...
Whatever the Noah Movie Might Be, It Isn’t Christian
The Don Johnson Show, 4-4-14 Don, Brandon, and Calvin Moore talk about the theology of the Noah movie, specifically in light of how the New Testament interprets the flood story.
How Should Christians Interact with Pop Culture?
The Don Johnson Show, 4-4-14 Don and Brandon talk with Calvin Moore of The Christian Manifesto about the debate surrounding Noah and discuss some principles for effectively interacting with pop culture.
Interview with Urban Apologist Calvin Moore
The Don Johnson Show, 3-6,-14 Don talks with Calvin Moore, senior editor of The Christian Manifesto. Calvin also ministers in urban Detroit and hosts several podcasts, including Apologetics in the City.
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.
Nick Peters Interviews Don Johnson on Deeper Waters
Nick Peters is the founder of Deeper Waters, an apologetics ministry based in Tennessee that I encourage you to check out. I had the honor of talking with Nick on his podcast recently about How to Talk to a Skeptic. MP3
On the Good Samaritan, Malcolm Gladwell’s Faith, and a Book Atheists Need to Read
The Don Johnson Show, 2-7-14 Don and Brandon discuss the Good Samaritan parable, Malcolm Gladwell's return to faith, and Oliver Burkemans' appeal to atheists to be better informed about theology.
Don Johnson and Janet Parshall Take Questions from Callers about How to Talk to the Skeptics in Your Life
I recently had the privilege of being on In the Market with Janet Parshall to discuss How to Talk to a Skeptic. The phone lines were jammed as we took calls from people all over the country wondering how to deal with skeptical friends and family members. There were...
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...
Petty Bureaucrats, Blaise Pascal, and the Paradox of the Human Condition
The Don Johnson Show, 1-10-14 Don and Brandon discuss the latest political scandal and the latest review of Don's new book.
Why Duck Dynasty is a Cultural Flashpoint
The Don Johnson Show, 12-27-13 The Don Johnson Show, 12-27-13 Phil Robertson's GQ interview turned into one of the biggest stories of the year. Don and Brandon discuss some of the reasons Duck Dynasty is such a unique television show and why the Robertson clan causes...