God is the Issue Podcast

About God is the Issue Podcast

The church in America today generally communicates with the culture in one of two ways. Either we preach the gospel without regard to the cultural and personal context, or we simply react defensively to the symptomatic cultural ills. Therefore, God often comes across as largely irrelevant to the everyday life of the average American. Consequently, the culture ends up regarding us, along with God, as out of touch or, even worse, dangerous. In light of this, if the Bible is true, and God really exists, we must conclude we have failed to effectively communicate God to our culture. Our hope is that through this podcast we can all learn to use the symptomatic felt issues within our culture as springboards to address what underlies the cultural mindset in which we live and breathe, our view of God. What we believe to be true about God will determine how we live and relate to those around us . This podcast was created specifically for the listener who ardently desires to bring about wholesale change within the American cultural mindset. It is designed with the listener who wishes to help frame the message that could ultimately allow us to win the war, not just individual battles. It is designed for the listener who wants to put the cornerstone, God himself, back into his proper place as the foundation upon which the American social and moral experience can be erected once again. It’s time to return to the basics, but in a relevant and understandable manner. We will only win the war for the soul of America by making God the central issue within the culture. There is no longer any other way to win. Our hope is that this weekly podcast conversation will help us to frame the “God” issue in a way that our fellow Americans can more readily understand and except. We trust that our conversation will help us collectively to recapture the soul of America so we may become the nation that is a shining light on a hill. That was the dream of our forefathers, and it is our dream as well. Our prayer is that we may understand our times and know what to do. Thanks for tuning in to the “God is the Issue” podcast .

Publisher

Bright Media

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2022

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

153 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Communism, Democratic Socialism, and Christianity: Where Is the Line?

   Can followers of Jesus be Communists or “Democratic Socialists?” Can they ever vote for them?In this episode of God Is the Issue, Brad Bright challenges the myth that Communism and its incestuous cousin, Socialism, are distinct ideologies.The rise of militant Communism and “Democratic Socialism” is alarming. How should Christians respond? Brad asserts that “Democratic Socialists” often muddle, blur and obliterate the line between Socialism and Communism in the real world, much like the Soviet Union, Cuba, and North Korea all commingled Socialist branding with authoritarian Communist rule. He contrasts the definitions of Socialism and Communism, exposing how the definition of Socialism allows elitists like Bernie Sanders to continue own his three homes while simultaneously confiscating the family farms of hard-working American farmers. He juxtaposes that with the Bible’s repeated defense of private property, especially family-owned land and farms.#GodIsTheIssue #BradBright #Christianity #Socialism #Communism #BiblicalWorldview #ChristianVoting #DemocraticSocialism

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   2 Sept 2026

   What Dolly Parton Got Right About Faith (that Many Christians Don’t)

   In the wake of Dolly Parton’s death, a lot of Christians feel the need to focus on her fuzzy theology. She didn’t cross every theological “t” or dot every “i.” But Dolly got the most important thing right—something many “t” crossing, “i”dotting Christians get wrong. Brad Bright argues that judging pagans for their behavior is like judging sheep for behaving like sheep. Christians who focus on the behavior of non-believers  forget that behavior always follows belief (worldview). And that worldview is always a symptom of how a person views God. This episode of the God is the Issue Podcast looks at Dolly Parton, Bill Bright, Matthew chapter 7, A.W. Tozer, and why a broken or bent view of God produces broken behavior. God is the issue in every issue—especially how we treat the people in front of us every day. If this encouraged you, like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next episode. Share it with someone who needs a reminder that we never compromise love and never compromise truth. #DollyParton #ChristianFaith #GodIsTheIssue #LoveYourNeighbor #Jesus #Theology #BillBright #Gospel #ChristianPodcast God is the Issue Podcast with Brad Bright.

3. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Why America Is So Angry: What is the Antidote

   Why are we so mad at each other in America right now? Angry people all have one thing in common, and it’s destroying our culture — even inside the church.In this episode of Brad talks about why our culture (inside and outside the church) is filled with fragile people who hold grudges, seek revenge, and call names. Angry people are fragile people. Some of the signs of angry, fragile people may surprise you. The question is: how do we, as followers of Jesus respond to the epidemic of anger? Brad shares two powerful stories that may change your mind about the power of theenemy to blind us to our unforgiveness and the power of God to help us forgive. Forgiveness is the antidote to anger and fragility, but it’s not something that comes easily. Brad reveals the key that unlocks the door to forgiveness—the kind offorgiveness that sets your soul free. God really is the issue in every issue—especially this one.If this encourages you, please like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss futureepisodes. Share it with someone who needs to hear it.#Forgiveness #GodIsTheIssue #ChristianPodcast #Anger #Faith

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

225,441

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.1 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 68 / 100

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Quality

74

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

75

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