The Good Citizen Podcast equips church leaders and other committed Christians to be gospel-centered citizens in an increasingly divided America. This podcast focuses on answering this question: “What should we do now?” and provides 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).
#424 What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Family, and Freedom with Tim Goeglein
In this episode, I welcomed Tim Goeglein—Vice President of External Relations at Focus on the Family and former special assistant to President George W. Bush—back on the podcast to discuss his timely new book, What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Family,...
#423 The Importance of Faith, Family, and Community in Making Indiana Thrive with Governor Mike Braun
I recently had the honor of sitting down with Indiana Governor Mike Braun for an in-office discussion on faith, leadership, and public service. Governor Braun shares the story behind his call (quite literally) into public life, why he chose to step away from the U.S....
#422 Esther 3 and the Question of Old Testament Violence
In this chapter, we encounter Haman--the antagonist of the story--and the question of Old Testament violence. How should we answer objections about the destruction of Amalek and the Canaanites, and what do these stories teach us about God's justice and His merciful...
#421 Recent Free Speech Wins and What Free Speech Costs
Freedom of speech is a key right that is fundamental to the American experiment, but is under deep scrutiny and even attack these days. In this episode, I walk through recent wins and trends for free speech, explain the details of the case E.D. v. Noblesville School...
#420 3 Reasons Easter is Essential in a Secular Age
As I have reflected on the Resurrection the last few years, I have been struck by its importance in the here and now as well as the hereafter. In this weeks podcast episode/post, I explain 3 reasons Easter is essential in our secular age: Link to blog post. Watch on...
#419 6 Legal Challenges in Christian Education in 2026
Is your ministry prepared to minister with confidence in a changing culture? In this episode, we explore recent legal developments and explain proactive steps your ministry can take to build and maintain strong legal protections. Recent legal developments: Define what...
#418 A Wilberforce Moment: Responding to 5 Cultural Challenges Impacting the Next Generation
William Wilberforce, well known for his work on the abolition of slavery, also championed the protection of children during the Industrial Revolution. Now, it is our turn to guide and protect the next generation in the midst of a developing digital and sexual...
#417 Esther: The King’s Queen, Chapter 2
In Esther 2, Xerxes returns from a disastrous Greek campaign and focuses on replacing his deposed queen. We are also introduced to Mordecai and Esther as well as the ugly reality of the harem system and the contest for the crown that Esther faced. Here, we find deep...
#416 How to Strengthen America’s Families with Delano Squires
I often ask government officials this question: "What is the worst problem in your district/area of responsibility?" The answer is often the same and even phrased in the same way: "the breakdown of the family." In this interview, Delano Squires explains this collapse...
#415 The Progressive Miseducation of America: Confronting the Cultural Revolution from the Classroom to Your Community with Dr. Corey Miller
Ideas that start in the ivory tower of America's universities do not stay there; and higher education has fundamentally impacted our families, churches, and communities. And, as goes the American university (with 1 in 3 world leaders attending a U.S. school), so goes...
