On This Hill
Claim This Podcastby Craig Weinberg and Wes Olsen
Podcast Overview
<p>Craig Weinberg and Wes Olsen embark on a journey to discover the hills worth dying on when it comes to religion and faith. Standing Firm in faith, embracing biblical truth and sharing the Gospel.</p>
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2/4/2025
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July 8, 2025
On This Hill #8 - Temu Tantrum
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">When a Seattle pastor gets called out for his Rolex—and responds with a full-blown Instagram meltdown—Wes and Craig grab the popcorn and hit record.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode of On This Hill, the guys break down the bizarre online saga between Pastor Russell B. Johnson of Pursuit NW and filmmaker Nathan Apffel, whose new docuseries The Religion Business calls out shady church finances. What follows is a biblical-level clapback full of Louis Vuitton backpacks, luxury hunting gear, and a whole lot of "I’m not sorry" energy.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Craig and Wes dig into the real issue: what happens when pastors forget the “above reproach” part of their job description and start acting like teenage YouTubers with “theology” degrees. They explore whether being "blessed" means you need to screenshot every criticism, and if spiritual maturity should maybe include... not name-calling?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Also: $16,000 watches, gay rom-coms, Sitka camo, and why pastors probably shouldn’t compare themselves to Mary of Bethany and flex in first class on the same day.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Spoiler: the hill Russell chose to die on is made of sand. And apparently sponsored by Temu.</p>
June 3, 2025
On This Hill #7 - MAYDAY! MAYDAY! MAYDAY!
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this episode, Craig and Wes dive deep into the controversy surrounding the Mayday USA rally in Seattle’s Cal Anderson Park. They recount the events—urine-filled balloons, Antifa protestors, and the mayor labeling the peaceful, family-focused rally as “far-right extremism”—and reflect on what it means for Christians to take a public stand in secular, often hostile, cities.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">The conversation wrestles with tough questions:</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Does political boldness without the gospel change hearts?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Are rallies like Mayday USA effective at protecting children, or do they risk politicizing the gospel?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Can a Christian witness be both loving and confrontational?</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">What’s the balance between cultural engagement and spiritual service?</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">They also explore the deeper theological roots behind movements like the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) and Seven Mountain Dominionism, and debate whether such frameworks help or hinder the church’s witness.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Wes challenges the motives and methods of parachurch activism that lacks a clear gospel message. Craig pushes back, asking whether efforts to stop child mutilation must be overtly evangelistic to be considered fruitful. Together, they land on a shared conviction: <strong>the gospel must remain central, but methods matter.</strong></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Closing Thought:</strong><br>Christians must be strategic, not reactionary. The gospel is the power to change hearts—and that’s what transforms culture.</p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Support & Subscribe:</strong></p><p class="is-empty is-editor-empty" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Substack: onthishillpodcast.substack.com</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Email: onthishillpodcast@pm.me</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Boost the show on Fountain or your favorite podcasting 2.0 app</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Website: <a target="_new" rel="noopener" class="" href="https://onthishill.org">onthishill.org</a></p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"> </p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Join the conversation—your feedback shapes future episodes.</strong></p>
May 20, 2025
On This Hill #6 - Members Only
<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In this candid and wide-ranging episode, Wes and Craig dive deep into the meaning and purpose of church membership—asking hard questions like:</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Is official membership biblical or just organizational?</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Does signing a church covenant change your relationship with Christ?</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">What are the risks and rewards of committing to a local church body?</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">They also reflect on personal purpose in work and ministry, sharing real-life struggles about calling, midlife redirection, and trusting God’s timing in career and service.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Other highlights:</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Reflections on the surprise election of the first American Pope—Leo XIV.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">A rapid-fire rundown of historical Popes named Leo.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Obelisks, Babylonian symbolism, and Vatican oddities.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">A heartfelt discussion on finding meaning at work (with nods to Tim Keller’s wisdom).</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Comparing church membership to joining a club—and where the line of accountability and spiritual commitment really lies.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">📬 <strong>Get Connected:</strong><br> Subscribe to the newsletter at <a target="_new" href="http://onthishill.org">onthishill.org</a> → Click “About” > then “Subscribe HERE”<br> 📧 Email: onthishillpodcast@pm.me with questions, prayer requests, or comments.</p><p class="" data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">🧭 Value for Value:<br>This podcast is listener-supported. If you find value here, help fuel the mission by subscribing to the newsletter and sharing out these episodes… Soon we’ll have a way for you to support the show with monetary value too. :)</p>
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- What is On This Hill?
<p>Craig Weinberg and Wes Olsen embark on a journey to discover the hills worth dying on when it comes to religion and faith. Standing Firm in faith, embracing biblical truth and sharing the Gospel.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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