Jon Root: The Truth About Trump, Turning Point USA & False Teachers in the Church

Content creator Jon Root exposes the compromise within "Big Tent" conservatism and reveals why he was fired from Turning Point USA for calling out false teachers.In this episode: We sit down with Jon Root for an unfiltered conversation about the collision of faith, sports, and politics. Jon shares his testimony of getting "cancelled" by the sports world for refusing to wear a mask and his subsequent journey into the heart of the conservative movement. He pulls back the curtain on his time at Turning Point USA, explaining why he was let go after raising concerns about Mark Driscoll and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR). Jon challenges Christians to stop idolizing politicians like Donald Trump and calls for the church to purge false teachers like Paula White from positions of power.About Jon Root: Role: Christian Content Creator & Host Background: Former Sports Host (San Jose Sharks), Former Turning Point USA Contributor Known for: Bold cultural commentary and exposing "woke" sports culture.🔗 Connect with Jon Root: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonroot_/ X: https://x.com/JonnyRoot_⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Who is Jon Root? 01:22 - Jon’s Testimony: From Cultural Catholic to Saved by Grace 04:37 - Why Christians Must Enter the "Mission Field" of Media 07:37 - The "Shut Up and Dribble" Lie: Why We Can't Ignore Politics 11:22 - Should Pastors Preach Politics from the Pulpit? 15:12 - How to Find a Biblically Sound Church (Discernment Guide) 19:02 - The Story of Getting Cancelled by Fanatics & The Sharks (Mask Mandates) 23:22 - Joining Turning Point USA: The "Undercover" Phase 30:22 - The "Big Tent" Problem: Compromising Faith for Votes 36:22 - Is Donald Trump a Christian? (The Hard Truth) 44:02 - Exposing Paula White & False Teachers in the White House 48:22 - Why Abortion & Porn Must Be Abolished (No Exceptions) 57:52 - The Truth About Turning Point USA & Mark Driscoll (Why Jon Was Fired) 01:10:02 - The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) & Bethel Explained 01:13:42 - Christian Athletes & Burner Accounts: The Fear of Being "Outed" 01:19:22 - Preparing for Persecution in America 01:24:52 - Jon’s Legacy: Standing Firm in the Truth📚 Resources Mentioned: American Gospel (Docu-series)"Counterfeit Kingdom" (Book)Connect With Zach and Path of the Cross Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@PathoftheCrossPodcast?si=I8aPszhY_vvQbvebFollow Zach "SchuZ" Schumaker: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachschumaker/ X: https://x.com/ZachSchumaker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zach.schuz.schumaker TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zachschumaker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachschumaker/Path of the Cross Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pathofthecrosspodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574915377314About Path of the Cross: Path of the Cross Podcast bridges the gap between the heart and the mind through raw testimonies and deep theological truth. Hosted by Zach Schumaker, we explore apologetics, Bible history, and the reality of suffering to equip the whole believer. Subscribe to discover not just what to believe, but why it matters.Check out my other shows: The SchuZ Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOMleLQ1xZNiga5HlLG2dkA The Iron Compass: https://www.youtube.com/@TheIronCompassShowHashtags: #JonRoot #PathOfTheCross #TurningPointUSA #MarkDriscoll #FalseTeachers #ChristianNationalism #DonaldTrump #FaithAndPolitics #CancelCulture #BiblicalDiscernment #NAR #Prophecy#POTCP Episode #11