Conversations That Matter
Conversations That Matter
Jon Harris
News Roundup: Trans Suicide Claim, Death Penalty, Rock Christian Revival?
40 minutes Posted Oct 17, 2026 at 1:18 am.
Introduction and News Roundup (Low Bandwidth)04:57 YouTube Targets All Are Not Welcome09:01 The Death Penalty, the Bible, and Public Justice17:42 The Pope, Capital Punishment, and American Sovereignty20:05 The UN Pandemic Resolution and Medical Freedom22:43 School Shooting: The Good Guy with a Gun24:20 Report on Transgender Treatment Bans and Suicide Rates25:36 Willie Rice Calls Southern Baptists to Political Engagement27:49 McLean Bible Church: Latest Legal Developments30:21 Billy Corgan, Kid Rock, and Christianity in Music36:12 Midterm Elections and Audience QuestionsOur Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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In this News Roundup, Jon Harris covers the latest developments in American politics, the Christian church, and the broader cultural landscape. From the controversy surrounding YouTube’s copyright complaint against *All Are Not Welcome* to the biblical case for capital punishment, this episode examines the ideas and institutions shaping America’s future.Jon discusses the United Nations’ pandemic preparedness resolution and the U.S. decision to oppose it, a recent school shooting and the role of armed citizens in stopping violence, and a new report examining suicide rates following restrictions on transgender medical procedures for minors.In evangelical news, Southern Baptist Convention President Willie Rice calls on pastors to engage in the political process ahead of the midterm elections. Jon also examines the latest legal developments involving McLean Bible Church and considers whether growing public expressions of Christian faith in the music industry point to a broader cultural shift.Topics covered:- YouTube’s copyright complaint against All Are Not Welcome- The biblical case for capital punishment and public accountability- The Pope’s opposition to the death penalty and American sovereignty- The United Nations’ pandemic preparedness resolution- A school shooting and the role of armed citizens- New findings on restrictions on transgender medical interventions for minors- Willie Rice, the SBC, and Christian political engagement- The latest McLean Bible Church legal developments- Billy Corgan, Kid Rock, and the growing visibility of Christian faith in musicJon's Music: jonharristunes.comTo Support the Podcast: https://www.jonharrismedia.com/support/Become a Patronhttps://www.patreon.com/jonharrispodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@jonharris Follow Jon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonharris1989Follow Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonharris1989/00:00 Introduction and News Roundup (Low Bandwidth)04:57 YouTube Targets All Are Not Welcome09:01 The Death Penalty, the Bible, and Public Justice17:42 The Pope, Capital Punishment, and American Sovereignty20:05 The UN Pandemic Resolution and Medical Freedom22:43 School Shooting: The Good Guy with a Gun24:20 Report on Transgender Treatment Bans and Suicide Rates25:36 Willie Rice Calls Southern Baptists to Political Engagement27:49 McLean Bible Church: Latest Legal Developments30:21 Billy Corgan, Kid Rock, and Christianity in Music36:12 Midterm Elections and Audience QuestionsOur Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy