The Joe Rooz Show

Joe Russiello

The Joe Rooz Show is a long-form conversation podcast built around thoughtful, candid discussions exploring faith, culture, preparedness, history, technology, current events, and the people behind the ideas.

Hosted by Joe "Rooz" Russiello, each episode features in-depth conversations with authors, entrepreneurs, economists, historians, medical professionals, faith leaders, veterans, researchers, and independent thinkers who are willing to challenge conventional narratives and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Rooted in the principles of free speech, personal responsibility, and intellectual curiosity, The Joe Rooz Show features recurring verse-by-verse Bible studies, practical preparedness discussions, and conversations designed to inform, challenge, and inspire without sacrificing respect or authenticity.

Whether exploring Scripture, emerging technology, public policy, personal resilience, or the human stories behind today's headlines, The Joe Rooz Show values honest conversation over sound bites and meaningful dialogue over outrage.

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#390
Yesterday · 59 min· Video
Magic, Courage & Second Chances | Annmarie SanSevero
What happens when the world tells you who you're supposed to be, but something inside you says otherwise? Returning guest and fantasy author Annmarie SanSevero joins Joe to discuss her new novel, Marked by Magic, and the inspiration behind a world where magic is forbidden and the truth isn't always what it seems. Along the way, the conversation takes some unexpected turns into family, personal expectations, resilience, and the power of storytelling. Annmarie also shares some personal reflections that remind us why the stories behind the books can be just as compelling as the stories within them. It's another candid, thoughtful, and occasionally humorous conversation on The Joe Rooz Show. Annmarie SanSevero Official Website: https://asansevero.com/ Marked by Magic: The Soul Stealers Secret: https://asansevero.com/marked-by-magic/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:45) Joe welcomes Anne Marie Sansevero back (04:29) Marked by Magic and Leith's central dilemma (06:16) Building a world of machines, runes, and class tension (11:04) Family pressure, friendship, and what kids can take away (14:00) How the standalone novel became a trilogy (18:13) Writing process, self doubt, and stories for adults too (22:08) Wonder, childhood, and guiding creativity (25:37) Technology fears, AI jokes, and researching as a writer (35:43) Cancer treatment, resilience, and using life in fiction (38:37) What clean fiction means and writing difficult subjects (44:14) Hopeful endings and what Anne Marie is writing next (50:00) Where to find Anne Marie and final sign off - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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#389
November 8 · 1 hr 19 min· Video
The Son of Perdition: Tracing the Antichrist Through Scripture
Who is the Antichrist? What does the Bible reveal about his identity, his power, and his ultimate destruction? In this episode of Sunday Bible Study, Joe continues his study of the Book of Daniel by examining the prophetic identity and characteristics of the Antichrist through a comparison of Scripture with Scripture. Drawing from John 6, John 17, Acts 1, Zechariah 11, Matthew 27, 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 17, and Daniel 8, Joe explores the connections between Judas Iscariot, the son of perdition, the beast, and the little horn. The study examines the identifying characteristics of the Antichrist, including his borrowed power, deceptive peace, opposition to God, persecution of believers, and ultimate destruction. The discussion then returns to Daniel 3 and the account of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, whose refusal to bow before Nebuchadnezzar's golden image provides a powerful lesson in faithfulness, discernment, and obedience to God. The central message: Know your Bible. Understand sound doctrine. Compare Scripture with Scripture. And when the world demands that you bow, be prepared to stand. Steadfast obedience may bring believers into the fire, but it also brings them into deeper fellowship with God. Scripture references: John 6; John 17; Acts 1; Zechariah 11; Matthew 27; 2 Thessalonians 2; Revelation 17; Daniel 8; Daniel 3. Online Bible: https://thekingsbible.com/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:00:46) Joe introduces the Antichrist study (00:03:44) Judas called a devil in John 6 (00:07:59) The son of perdition in John and Thessalonians (00:13:28) Judas, perdition, and the bottomless pit (00:19:50) Zechariah's idol shepherd and identifying marks (00:25:55) Daniel 8 and the king of fierce countenance (00:31:35) Satan's power, policy, and peace (00:43:13) Will believers see the Antichrist revealed (00:50:34) Eight key traits of the little horn (00:56:18) Daniel 3 as a type of future worship (01:05:28) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse (01:09:48) The fiery furnace and the Son of God (01:14:24) Steadfast faith and closing application - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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#388
November 7 · 1 hr 1 min· Video
It Only Took 60 Years | A-M Mawhiney on Dreams, Resilience & Reinvention
What happens when a childhood dream takes 60 years to become reality? Tonight, Joe sits down with novelist Anne-Marie Mawhiney to explore creativity, resilience, reinvention, and why it's never too late to pursue a dream. A-M discusses her first two novels, Spindrifts and Spelldrifts, her spontaneous approach to writing as a “pantser,” and her award-winning third novel, Fugitive Rifts, recipient of the 2026 Nautilus Gold Award for Young Adult Fiction. Joe and A-M also discuss how social work influenced her storytelling, the importance of finding hope during difficult times, and practical ways aspiring writers can make room for creativity. A-M Mawhiney Official Website: https://www.ammawhiney.ca/ A-M Mawhiney Contact Page: https://www.ammawhiney.ca/contact Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:01:42) Introducing Anne Marie Mowini and her writing path (00:03:20) Knowing she wanted to be an author at age eight (00:08:24) How social work and academia shaped her fiction (00:11:21) Writing through lockdown and discovering her first novel (00:14:19) Plotter or pantser and building stories by instinct (00:17:52) Retirement plans, travel, and a new creative chapter (00:19:49) From manuscript to publication with Friesen Press (00:22:09) Human nature, trauma, and compassion in communities (00:26:52) Why fiction can reach readers academic writing cannot (00:28:45) Fugitive Rifts and four teens finding common ground (00:34:02) Developing character arcs and layering in trauma (00:40:39) Near future fiction, climate danger, and 2028 (00:42:38) Winning the Nautilus Gold Award (00:45:37) The book's bigger consequences and helping the unhoused (00:47:45) Why it is never too late to start writing (00:51:19) Respect for Finland's housing first approach (00:58:47) Joe's closing reflections on timing and impact - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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#387
November 1 · 53 min· Video
When God Shuts the Lion's Mouths | Daniel 6, Part 2
What do you do when life throws you into a crisis beyond your control? Do you panic, worry, and try to fix everything yourself—or do you trust God? On today's Sunday Bible Study, we return to Daniel 6 and explore the practical lessons behind Daniel's experience in the lions' den. Through Scripture, personal stories, and everyday examples, Joe examines what it means to commit our problems to the Lord, keep our minds focused on Him, and accept what He permits without allowing fear to dictate our response. Trusting God doesn't mean doing nothing. It means remaining faithful, fulfilling our responsibilities, and trusting Him with the outcome. The lions in our lives don't always have four legs and sharp teeth. But the God who shut their mouths is still the same God today. Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:45) Daniel in the Lions' Den and Innocency Found (04:06) Committing the Crisis to the Lord (09:13) Learning to Trust God Like a Child (13:09) Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord (15:13) Occupy Your Mind With the Lord (19:46) Accepting What God Has Permitted (24:06) Letting Go of Worry in Daily Troubles (27:48) Thanking God for the Crisis (34:43) It Is the Lord, Let Him Do What Seemeth Good (36:51) Remain Calm and Trust in the Lord (42:56) George Whitfield and Trusting God in a Crisis (47:26) Closing Prayer for Those Facing Trials - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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#386
October 31 · 1 hr 3 min· Video
Recovery Is More Than Sobriety: Matt Grace on Faith, Boundaries, and Healing
Addiction doesn't just affect the person struggling. It can devastate families, destroy relationships, and leave consequences that last for years. Matt Grace, author of God Doesn't Relapse, joins Joe for a candid conversation about addiction, family enabling, accountability, faith, and recovery. From drugs and alcohol to pornography and other destructive behaviors, they explore the difficult realities of addiction, the importance of boundaries, and why lasting recovery requires more than simply getting sober. An unfiltered conversation about consequences, personal responsibility, and rebuilding a life through structure, service, and grace. Viewer/Listener Discretion Advised: Mature discussions of substance abuse, pornography, sexual behavior, family trauma, and suicidal thoughts. Matt Grace's book: https://booklaunch.mattgrace.com/ Publisher: https://www.simonandschuster.biz/books/God-Doesnt-Relapse/Matt-Grace/9781637635506 Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:02:00) Why Matt Told His Story Without Playing the Victim (00:05:42) Crossing the Line Into Crime and Early Addiction (00:07:36) A Troubled Childhood and Harmful Therapy (00:11:25) Why He Wrote God Doesn't Relapse (00:14:11) Faith, Recovery, and Finding a Higher Purpose (00:17:40) Sex Addiction, Pornography, and Distorted Intimacy (00:25:20) Enabling, Boundaries, and Family Toxicity (00:34:04) What Families and Recovery Programs Get Wrong (00:41:12) A Desperate Prayer and a Spiritual Turning Point (00:49:36) Medication, the Soul, and Long Term Change (00:51:52) Advice to His Younger Self and Why Men Need Mentors (01:01:09) Joe's Closing Reflections on Accountability and Grace - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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#385
October 24 · 1 hr 7 min· Video
THE PAWN: Who's Really Pulling the Strings? | John David
Tonight, I sit back down with returning guest John P. David to talk about his new thriller, The Pawn, the second book in his Lemaster Files series. We get into how the series has evolved since The Bystander, why book two felt different to write, how his background in crisis communications continues to shape his fiction, and why stories about media, reputation, and public perception still matter so much. John also shares how real headlines, real-world chaos, and even a few painfully real personal moments have found their way into his books. Beyond the novels themselves, our conversation opens up into a broader discussion about truth, perception, social media, citizen journalism, surveillance, and the strange tradeoffs between convenience and privacy. We also talk about the books and shows John loves, what inspires his storytelling, and what readers can expect as he heads toward book three, The Pretender. If you enjoy thrillers rooted in reality and conversations about how narratives get built in the modern world, this one is for you. John David (author page): https://tulepublishing.com/authors/john-david/ John David (Website): https://davidpr.com The Lemaster Files series: https://tulepublishing.com/series/the-lemaster-files/ The Bystander by John David: https://tulepublishing.com/books/the-bystander/ The Pawn by John David: https://tulepublishing.com/books/the-pawn/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:01:38) Joe welcomes novelist John P. David back (00:02:55) From debut author to building a book series (00:06:39) How John writes and what readers loved most (00:09:11) The Pawn premise and the story behind the title (00:13:38) How the Le Master Files became a series (00:15:45) Real headlines that inspired The Pawn (00:22:26) Media narratives, perception, and truth (00:34:05) Surveillance, privacy, and modern convenience (00:46:02) Rapid fire questions on coffee, bourbon, and books (00:55:41) Stranger than fiction stories and final reflections (01:01:13) Where to find John's books and Joe's closing thoughts - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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#384
October 21 · 1 hr 10 min· Video
From the Mob to Mindfulness | Bob Martin on Faith, Philosophy & The Flow
Tonight, I welcome Bob Martin for what promises to be one of those conversations that goes wherever it wants to go—and perhaps somewhere deeper than the show prep could ever anticipate. We'll explore Bob's remarkable journey through law, social work, meditation, teaching, and cultural commentary, and how those experiences have shaped his understanding of human nature. From courtroom advocacy to mindfulness, Bob will introduce us to the I Ching, Taoist philosophy, and the idea of working with the flow of life rather than constantly fighting against it. We'll examine how timing, awareness, and the ability to use the least amount of force to accomplish the most good can influence the way we navigate life's challenges. We'll also explore Christianity, Buddhism, compassion, service, and what it truly means to live out our beliefs. Bob will share his evolving spiritual journey, the common ground he sees between Taoist and Christian thought, and why love, humility, and caring for others remain central to his philosophy. Expect a curious, candid, unscripted conversation that challenges assumptions, explores differing perspectives, and tackles the big questions we all wrestle with. Connect with Bob Martin: The Flow Media: https://theflowmedia.com Substack: https://iambobmartin.substack.com The Flow Podcast: https://podcastbobm.podbean.com/ Books: https://authorbobmartin.com/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:01:21) Joe welcomes Bob Martin to the show (00:03:43) New York roots, teams, and a family sports story (00:09:58) Law, social work, and standing up for people (00:17:44) From Miami law to Taoist study with Master Ni (00:24:36) Teaching meditation and helping students change (00:26:13) The Flow, the I Ching, and living with timing (00:40:29) Truth, authenticity, and what is actually helpful (00:46:13) Christianity, Buddhism, and questions of faith (01:03:01) Where to find Bob Martin and closing thoughts - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 18 · 1 hr 22 min· Video
Daniel 6: The Lion's Den, Faith Under Fire & God's Judgment | Sunday Bible Study
Daniel 6 is more than the familiar story of Daniel in the lion's den. Today on Sunday Bible Study, Joe examines Daniel 6:1–24, exploring Daniel's unwavering faith, the conspiracy against him, King Darius's impossible dilemma, the power of prayer, and God's miraculous deliverance. The study also examines the consequences faced by Daniel's accusers, the historical persecution of the Jewish people, and the connection to Matthew 25:31–46. From a dispensational perspective, Joe discusses the judgment of the nations at Christ's Second Advent and their treatment of Israel. Join us for an in-depth, Scripture-centered study of faith, courage, divine protection, and God's faithfulness to His people. Anti-Semitism by R. B. Thieme Jr.: https://rb-thieme.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/Anti-Semitism.pdf R. B. Thieme Jr. Bible Ministries Publications: https://rbthieme.org/ordering/publications?language=spanish Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:00:49) Opening Daniel and the Lion's Den (00:03:00) Daniel's Age, Darius, and a New Kingdom (00:05:50) God Elevates Daniel Despite Opposition (00:13:07) Antisemitism, Politics, and Public Influence (00:20:21) An Excellent Spirit and a Faultless Life (00:23:04) The Flattering Trap and the King's Decree (00:27:35) Daniel Prays Anyway (00:32:23) Darius' Faith and Daniel in the Lions' Den (00:40:08) Trials, Peace, and God Shutting Lions' Mouths (00:46:42) Judgment on Daniel's Accusers (00:50:35) History Lessons on Persecuting the Jews (01:05:51) Matthew 25 and How Nations Treat Israel (01:15:49) Closing Prayer and Final Exhortation - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 17 · 1 hr 16 min· Video
The Hidden Orchard: Shame, Recovery, and God's Grace | Matthew Wingo
What happens when a man comes to Christ but continues carrying buried hurt, shame, bitterness, and pride? Tonight, Joe welcomes Matthew Wingo, founder and president of Turn Right Ministry and author of Turn Right: The Pursuit of Noble Things, for an honest conversation about Christian testimony, personal failure, repentance, recovery, and the transforming grace of God. Matthew shares his early rebellion, his conversion at 17, and the struggles that followed as unresolved wounds began taking root in what he calls “the hidden orchard”—the private place where the seeds we nurture eventually produce a harvest. Together, Joe and Matthew discuss marriage, broken relationships, the pressure men feel to hide their struggles, the danger of isolation, and the importance of accountability. Matthew also describes how a Christ-centered 12-step recovery journey helped him confront deeper issues and discover that healing requires more than simply changing outward behavior. This is a conversation about bringing darkness into the light, confronting painful truths, and finding hope through Jesus Christ—even when life seems to have fallen apart. Content Advisory: This episode includes mature discussions of marital difficulties, betrayal, shame, personal struggles, and recovery. Recommended for mature audiences. Guest resources: Turn Right: The Pursuit of Noble Things by Matthew Wingo: https://christianfaithpublishing.com/books/?book=turn-right Turn Right: The Pursuit of Noble Things on Google Play Books: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Matthew_Wingo_Turn_Right?id=wscIEgAAQBAJ Christian Faith Publishing: https://christianfaithpublishing.com/ Re:generation Recovery: https://www.regenerationrecovery.org/about Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:00:44) Joe Roos introduces Matthew Wingo (00:02:06) An untamed upbringing and early rebellion (00:09:03) Meeting Christ at seventeen (00:11:52) Joe shares his own salvation story (00:23:14) Why testimony carries hope and power (00:29:11) Turn Right Ministry and helping others heal (00:42:34) The hidden orchard and buried pain (00:51:01) Shame, success, and masking inner struggles (00:54:59) Recovery, discipleship, and finding brotherhood (01:04:38) A Job season that refined his faith (01:09:24) Men Matthew respects and where to find his work - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 14 · 56 min· Video
Self-Publishing Without Getting Scammed with Michele DeFilippo
Thinking about publishing a book? Before you sign a contract or pay a publishing company, make sure you understand what you're getting into. Tonight, Joe welcomes Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, for a practical discussion about traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing—and the costly mistakes aspiring authors should avoid. Michele explains publishing contracts, ISBN ownership, royalties, upfront fees, and how platforms such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark fit into the process. They also explore the importance of professional editing and book design, the risks of cutting corners during production, and how artificial intelligence is changing the publishing landscape. Whether you're writing your first manuscript or preparing to bring a finished book to market, this conversation offers useful guidance for protecting your investment, maintaining control of your work, and producing a professional-quality book. Guest: Michele DeFilippo, 1106 Design Website: https://1106design.com/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (01:44) Joe introduces Michelle DiFilippo and publishing myths (03:28) How publishing changed from traditional to self publishing (08:45) Traditional, self, and hybrid publishing explained (11:52) AI in writing and why human voice still matters (16:07) First time author mistakes and the value of experts (19:36) Questions authors should ask before producing a book (31:21) Red flags with publishers, ISBNs, royalties, and contracts (40:22) Genres, money saving advice, and why quality wins (43:51) Success, print books, ebooks, and audiobook preferences (51:18) Joe recaps lessons for authors and closes the show - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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#380
October 11 · 1 hr 8 min· Video
When God Shuts Down the Party: The Writing on the Wall | Daniel 5
In this episode of The Joe Rooz Show Sunday Bible Study, we continue our journey through the Book of Daniel with chapter 5 and the dramatic account of Belshazzar's feast, the handwriting on the wall, and the fall of Babylon. While the king celebrates behind seemingly impenetrable walls, judgment is already approaching. We examine the arrogance of mocking the things of God, the dangers of spiritual complacency and false security, and Daniel's courageous refusal to compromise his convictions for worldly rewards. What does it mean to be weighed in the balances and found wanting? How do we recognize the spiritual dangers around us, protect our families, and remain grounded in the word of God? From the downfall of an ancient empire to the challenges facing believers today, Daniel 5 reminds us that earthly power is temporary, God's warnings must never be ignored, and the Lord remains sovereign over the rise and fall of kingdoms. Watch/Listen LIVE 2:00 PM CT Rumble: https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:00:48) Opening and Daniel chapter 5 overview (00:03:36) Belshazzar's feast and mocking holy vessels (00:07:06) Babylon's false security under siege (00:15:02) The handwriting appears on the wall (00:17:44) Why the wise men cannot read God's message (00:26:22) Daniel is summoned before the king (00:37:48) Daniel rejects rewards and rebukes pride (00:56:24) Mene Tekel Upharsin and Babylon's fall (01:00:42) Final warning about spiritual danger - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 10 · 1 hr 3 min· Video
Can You Win an Election Without Millions? | Chase Russell
Can you win an election without millions of dollars? Tonight, Joe sits down with political strategist, U.S. Air Force veteran, and author Chase Russell to explore what really wins campaigns in modern American politics. From operating MQ-9 Reaper drones in the military to leading Gray Eagle Strategies, Chase explains how leadership, mission focus, and execution shaped his approach to political campaigning. They discuss why candidates often become obsessed with fundraising while overlooking what actually connects with voters: authentic messaging, emotional connection, grassroots organizing, and a clear strategy. The conversation also explores congressional term limits, political consultants, first-time candidates, the influence of money in politics, and how artificial intelligence is changing political advertising and voter outreach. Chase shares the philosophy behind his book, Winning Without Millions, and his work with RightReach and Omni Media Group. Whether you're considering running for office or simply wondering what really happens behind the scenes of an election, this candid conversation offers a revealing look at the strategy, technology, and human relationships driving modern political campaigns. Chase Russell Official Website: https://www.chaserussellofficial.com/ Winning Without Millions by Chase Russell: https://www.chaserussellofficial.com/book Grey Eagle Strategies: https://www.greyeagleco.com/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:01:44) Can campaigns win without millions? (00:03:09) Air Force service and lessons in leadership (00:07:12) How Chase got hooked on politics (00:08:53) Why money makes politics more toxic (00:12:09) Term limits and banning stock trading (00:16:40) Why good candidates lose winnable races (00:20:34) Building Gray Eagle with a different model (00:22:36) Fundraising myths and doing more with less (00:25:59) Mistakes first time candidates make (00:28:18) How politics changes the people in it (00:33:18) Voter frustration, taxes, and the economy (00:39:08) Inside the book Winning Without Millions (00:41:57) When to discourage someone from running (00:47:37) RightReach and conservative digital strategy (00:52:50) Where AI helps campaigns and where it hurts (00:58:07) Tim Tebow, the book launch, and final thoughts (01:01:36) Joe reflects on strategy and modern campaigns - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 7 · 1 hr 11 min· Video
From Preacher to FBI Agent: Inside a 24-Year Career | Eric Robinson
Tonight, former FBI Special Agent Eric Robinson joins Joe to tell the remarkable story of going from the pulpit to Quantico and a 24-year career with the FBI, including 15 years as a SWAT operator. Eric explains how 12 years in Christian ministry unexpectedly prepared him to interview suspects, build rapport and understand people, what television gets wrong about FBI tactics and interrogations, how SWAT operations evolved during his career, and why retirement forced him to rethink an identity built around being an agent. Joe and Eric also compare experiences from ministry and law enforcement, swap stories about interviewing suspects and discuss what years of dealing with criminals taught them about human nature, judgment, empathy and personal responsibility. Eric also shares stories behind his upcoming book Irreverent, including criminal investigations, counterterrorism and a murder-for-hire case involving a plot to kill a federal judge. Eric Robinson Official Website: https://preachertobreacher.com/ Irreverent by Eric Robinson: https://preachertobreacher.com/ Eric Robinson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-robinson-9220053a4 Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:00:56) Eric Robinson's unusual path to the FBI (00:03:46) From Christian ministry to burnout and change (00:09:43) Quantico transition and first FBI assignment (00:12:30) Mission work in Turkey and lessons on faith (00:15:09) Pastoral skills that helped in interrogations (00:20:18) Leaving ministry and losing the FBI identity (00:32:37) SWAT tactics and reading suspects under pressure (00:46:52) Why he wrote Irreverent and the cases inside (01:04:38) A respected leader and where to follow Eric - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 4 · 1 hr 12 min· Video
Let God Be God: Practical Lessons from Daniel 4
In this Sunday Bible Study, we walk through Daniel 4 and Nebuchadnezzar's hard lesson in humility as God uses the king's dream, his fall and eventual restoration to demonstrate that “the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men.” We look at both the prophetic and practical sides of the chapter: God's authority is everlasting, pride brings abasement, and human wisdom can never replace dependence on the Lord. Nebuchadnezzar's experience also becomes a warning about self-exaltation, misplaced confidence and trying to live as though we are ultimately in control. Sometimes God allows us to spend time in the pasture before we reach the palace, and Daniel 4 leaves us with a simple but weighty lesson: seek God's wisdom, learn what adversity is trying to teach us, and above all, let God be God. Watch/Listen LIVE 2:00 PM CT Rumble: https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:00:51) Introduction to Daniel Chapter 4 (00:03:44) Nebuchadnezzar Praises God's Dominion (00:10:01) The Troubling Dream and Babylon's Wise Men (00:14:50) How God's Spirit Reveals Hidden Truth (00:20:00) Daniel Interprets the Great Tree (00:28:20) Nebuchadnezzar's Pride and Sudden Humbling (00:35:01) Insanity as a Warning Against Pride (00:43:50) Self Reliance, Prosperity, and God's Limits (00:55:04) Why God Humbles People for Their Good (01:01:49) Letting God Be God in Your Life - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 3 · 1 hr 42 min· Video
Purpose After the Mission: Navy SEAL Marty Strong on Leadership, Loss & Resilience
Tonight I sit down with Marty Strong—retired Navy SEAL, CEO, investor, board member, novelist and leadership author—for a conversation that goes far beyond credentials. We’ll talk about the winding path that takes him from a difficult childhood in Nebraska and Japan into the SEAL Teams, how a couple of seemingly small moments change the course of his life, and what it is like to spend twenty years inside one of the world's most demanding military communities. Marty shares hard-earned insight on merit, identity, purpose and the challenge of rebuilding yourself after leaving a mission-driven life behind. We’ll also get into the deeply personal side of his story: losing his oldest son, surviving cancer twice and learning how resilience is formed in real life—not in slogans. It's an honest, wide-ranging discussion about service, suffering, reinvention and what it really means to lead when life gets hard. Guest: Marty Strong Marty Strong: https://martystrong.com Warrior's Haven USA: https://warriorshavenusa.com/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:01:44) Marty Strong joins to discuss reinvention (00:03:18) Nebraska roots and a hard childhood (00:07:13) How a mistaken order led him to the SEALs (00:12:28) Earning respect inside the SEAL teams (00:16:58) Leaving the military and losing identity (00:25:19) Losing his son and living with grief (00:34:51) Cancer, fear, and mortality after service (00:45:28) Why leadership is rarely taught well (00:58:28) Crisis mindset and planning for disruption (01:03:40) Creativity, innovation, and Be Different (01:11:55) High performers, resilience, and risk (01:21:30) The next generation and the future of America (01:36:11) Who inspired him and where to learn more - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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October 1 · 1 hr 4 min· Video
The Preparedness Calendar: Hunting, Fishing, Farming & Living Well | Wednesdays with Wayne
On this week’s Wednesdays with Wayne, Wayne and I covered what practical preparedness looks like when it’s lived out as a full calendar year—not just talked about in theory. Wayne walked me through his seasonal rhythm of steelhead, salmon, halibut, elk, deer, crabbing, gardening, beekeeping, canning, smoking fish and building out the farm one project at a time. We also got into the real economics behind that lifestyle: how much food can be harvested, preserved, traded or gifted, and why skills, self-reliance and community still matter. From salmon in the smoker to honey in the kitchen to elk in the freezer, it's about making the most of what you have and what you can produce. We also talked about my own 1/16-acre farm progress—basil, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, seedlings and future fig trees—and Wayne shared practical advice on protecting young plants from heavy rain, collecting water and planning for bigger systems like greenhouse ventilation and food storage. Along the way, we reflected on gratitude, bartering, generosity, hard seasons and the kind of life built through useful knowledge, good friends and steady effort. This one was equal parts preparedness, homesteading, hunting, encouragement and, as always, plenty of laughter. Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:00:46) Joe and Wayne open with laughs and missed schedules (00:01:41) Wayne maps out his year by fishing season (00:04:40) Honey harvest, farm chores, and hunting prep (00:08:18) Candied salmon, food gifts, and rising fish prices (00:11:50) Bow season, companion cards, and elk plans (00:17:02) Practical prepping and learning hands on skills (00:23:12) Gluten free baking and sharing food with friends (00:27:40) Joe updates Wayne on basil, peppers, and tomatoes (00:31:16) Freezers, greenhouses, and collecting rainwater (00:36:38) October harvests, canning salmon, and fall crops (00:41:02) Barter networks, black Angus beef, and giving (00:45:36) Crabbing memories and the value of Dungeness crab (00:48:54) Living fully week by week and learning from hardship (00:51:04) A Cabo fishing break and hopes for Rosanna's elk - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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September 30 · 59 min· Video
What Is Homeopathy, Really? | Abby Beale
What exactly is homeopathy, how is it supposed to work, and why do people continue using it despite skepticism from conventional medicine? Certified classical homeopath and Homeopathy Primer lead author Abby Beale joins Joe to explain how an experience with her son's recurring ear infections led her into homeopathy, what those familiar little pellets actually contain, how remedies are selected, what training and certification look like, and where she believes homeopathy belongs alongside conventional medical care. Joe and Abby also discuss Arnica, self-care, the limits of treating yourself, when it's time to see a medical professional, and the criticism homeopathy receives from mainstream medicine. Whether you're convinced, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this conversation offers a chance to hear the case for homeopathy directly—and consider the evidence and questions for yourself. Abby Beale / Homeopathy Healings: https://homeopathyhealings.com/ Homeopathy Primer: https://homeopathyprimer.com/ Homeopathy Primer Community Signup: https://homeopathyprimer.com/pages/join-our-community Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (01:43) Joe welcomes Abby Beale to discuss homeopathy (02:59) From speed reading teacher to homeopathic educator (04:44) Abby's path from conventional care to natural medicine (06:40) Joe's experience getting off prescription medications (11:53) Arnica montana as a first step into homeopathy (13:55) How her son's ear infections led Abby to homeopathy (19:58) What homeopathy is and how remedies are made (25:48) Root causes, suppression, and individualized treatment (30:39) Training, certification, and safe home use (36:29) Why the Homeopathy Primer uses many contributors (38:10) Self care, common sense, and knowing when to seek care (44:10) What beginners should know before taking a remedy (49:15) Abby's inspiration and where to learn more (56:53) Joe's closing thoughts on asking questions about health - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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September 27 · 46 min· Video
When God Meets You in the Fire | Daniel 3 Bible Study
In Daniel chapter 3, Nebuchadnezzar commands the people of Babylon to bow before his golden image—but Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse, even when obedience to God means facing the fiery furnace. In Part 6 of our study through Daniel, we examine the idolatry and prophetic imagery surrounding Nebuchadnezzar's decree, the courage of three men who would not bow, and the appearance of the fourth man in the fire. But this chapter also teaches a powerful lesson for the Christian life: God does not promise to keep us from every fire, but He does promise that we will not face those fires alone. Sometimes the very thing meant to destroy us burns away the bonds that were holding us. We also consider the often-asked question of where Daniel was during these events, why every believer has weaknesses, and why the answer to past failure isn't remaining a spectator—it's getting back in the game. Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:45) Introduction to Daniel Chapter Three (03:38) Nebuchadnezzar Sets Up the Golden Image (06:31) Idolatry and the Antichrist Picture (08:54) Music, Worship, and Spiritual Influence (15:52) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego Stand Firm (21:03) The Fourth Man in the Fire (31:03) Where Was Daniel During the Furnace Trial (38:31) Choosing the Fire Over False Worship (40:02) Closing Prayer and Final Exhortation - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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September 26 · 52 min· Video
From Outsider to Fantasy Author: J.M. Shaw on Autism, Creativity & Belonging
Fantasy author J.M. Shaw joins Joe for a candid and often hilarious conversation about creativity, neurodivergence, storytelling and finding where you belong. Shaw shares how being diagnosed with autism and ADHD in 2019 helped her reframe traits she once struggled with as creative strengths, why writing became a way to understand both herself and other people, and how decades of private storytelling eventually became published work. They explore what separates writers from people who only talk about writing, why believable characters need flaws, the role of family and nature in her creative process, building fantasy worlds around real human emotions, the importance of accepting imperfection, why “write what you know” may be terrible advice, and why aspiring writers sometimes simply have to risk hearing that their work sucks. Along the way, Joe and J.M. detour through bell bottoms, man buns, Canadian cowboys, Johnny Cash, cheesy old movies and the dangers of writing a chapter your husband can't put down. It's a funny, thoughtful conversation about writing your own script, finding your people and creating something before fear convinces you not to try. Guest: J.M. Shaw J.M. Shaw (official author website): https://jmshawauthor.com/ The Callum Walker Series by J.M. Shaw: https://jmshawauthor.com/ The Ascension by J.M. Shaw: https://www.thebookfest.com/award_entries/the-ascension/ The Fractured Veil by J.M. Shaw: https://goodreads.com/book/show/201004122 Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (01:44) Joe introduces J. M. Shaw and the relaunch (06:11) Podcast plans and what Jennifer has been up to (08:16) Revisiting earlier books and growing as a writer (11:54) Redefining success and evolving characters (15:10) Why this was the right time for a relaunch (17:06) Callum Walker, relatability, and fantasy craft (23:12) Reader feedback, deeper themes, and truth in fiction (28:04) Motherhood, diagnosis, and creative freedom (32:42) The risks of revisiting old work and writer doubts (34:40) Origins of inspiration and dream fueled ideas (39:46) What writing gives her and what comes next (44:25) Advice to writers, coffee, and closing reflections - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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September 23 · 1 hr 34 min· Video
Has America’s Republic Been Hijacked? | Kevin Dolan & Peter Calfee
In this episode, I sat down with Peter H. Calfee and J. Kevin Dolan, co-authors of Hijacked: Our Republic, Unless We Can Save It, for a wide-ranging conversation about whether the American republic is being slowly redirected by a loss of critical thinking, historical understanding, and moral clarity. We talked about the core pillars of their book—critical thinking, education, religion/faith/values, history, political systems, and economic systems—and why they believe societies unravel gradually when citizens stop questioning what they are told. From Thomas Paine and the Founding era to Rousseau, Orwell, Thomas Sowell, and Ray Dalio, this discussion kept returning to one central idea: a free people have to think for themselves if they expect to remain free. We also dug into education, parental responsibility, competition in schooling, the corruption of history, the dangers of dependency on government, and the difference between systems that create liberty versus systems that centralize control. What stayed with me most was the reminder that protecting a republic is not somebody else’s job. It starts with ordinary citizens who are willing to read, question, debate honestly, and stay engaged rather than surrender their judgment to institutions, experts, or political tribes. Whether you agree with every conclusion or not, this is a conversation about responsibility, civic courage, and the discipline of doing your own thinking. Guests: J. Kevin Dolan & Peter H. Calfee Hijacked: Our Republic, Unless We Can Save It (official site): https://hijackedourrepublic.com/ It Took A Lifetime: The Song: https://hijackedourrepublic.com/it-took-a-lifetime/ Watch / Listen Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz ▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Support The Joe Rooz Show & Go Backstage Support The Joe Rooz Show for just $5/month and get access to exclusive content, including The Post Show Show—where Joe returns to the ideas, questions and moments from these conversations that he wasn't quite finished talking about. ️ Patreon: https://patreon.com/joerooz ▶️ Rumble: Click JOIN on The Joe Rooz Show channel Locals: https://joeroozshow.locals.com Special thanks to: Executive Producer Wayne Rankin Executive Producer Rosanna Rankin Executive Producer Carolina Jimenez Executive Producer Angela Wetuski Executive Producer John Seeley Executive Producer Karl Nicosia Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joe Check out our partners: PodHome: https://podhome.fm Creative Edge: https://www.creative-edge.services/ Get MasterPeace https://masterpeace.health/Rooz (00:01:21) Joe opens the show and previews two guests (00:02:55) Walk-on song It Took a Lifetime (00:08:31) Introducing the book and its central question (00:10:04) Peter Calfee on history and why they wrote it (00:14:17) Kevin Dolan on institutions and collaboration (00:18:13) Book structure: education, values, history (00:23:58) Faith, founding principles, and civil society (00:31:11) Tyranny, the social contract, and liberty (00:36:46) Sustainability, consistency, and social fabric (00:40:01) Morality, identity politics, success, happiness (00:46:52) Education failures and the loss of inquiry (00:53:04) Competition in schools and learning from history (00:57:01) Government control, common sense, and COVID (01:00:03) Can critical thinking return to schools (01:04:15) Leadership, technology, and civilization cycles (01:10:59) Dependency, entitlement, and economic limits (01:15:53) Closing thoughts on action and citizenship (01:19:05) Rapid-fire questions and final recommendations (01:32:10) Joe reflects on critical thinking and the republic - Joe "Rooz" Russiello https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
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