Calloused Hands, Tender Hearts: John David Graham on Second Chances and Speaking Truth
05/05/25 • 91 min
This week on 2 POGs Save the World, KJ and Lance welcome the incomparable John David Graham-a former truck-dwelling preacher turned award-winning author, nonprofit leader, and unapologetic truth-teller. From surviving homelessness to building a $2 million reentry program helping thousands reclaim their lives after prison, Graham brings a unique blend of street-tested faith, social grit, and raw wisdom.
We'll dive deep into the dangerous crossroads of faith and politics, the rise of Christian nationalism, and why the church must reclaim its purpose outside the halls of power. Oh, and don't worry-we've still got plenty of the usual political chaos and POG-level shenanigans.
Whether you believe in second chances or just want to hear from someone who lives them, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about justice, faith, and the fight for something better.
This week on 2 POGs Save the World, KJ and Lance welcome the incomparable John David Graham-a former truck-dwelling preacher turned award-winning author, nonprofit leader, and unapologetic truth-teller. From surviving homelessness to building a $2 million reentry program helping thousands reclaim their lives after prison, Graham brings a unique blend of street-tested faith, social grit, and raw wisdom.
We'll dive deep into the dangerous crossroads of faith and politics, the rise of Christian nationalism, and why the church must reclaim its purpose outside the halls of power. Oh, and don't worry-we've still got plenty of the usual political chaos and POG-level shenanigans.
Whether you believe in second chances or just want to hear from someone who lives them, this episode will challenge what you thought you knew about justice, faith, and the fight for something better.
Previous Episode
Celebrating 3 Epic Years of Outsmarting Cable: Celebrate POGs Day with Special Guest Gregg Easterbrook!
Season 3 kicks off with a bang as KJ, Lance, and special guest Gregg Easterbrook dive deep into journalism, politics, and the American experiment in 2025. The crew unpacks major ethical questions: what happens when journalists like Jake Tapper cover for political allies instead of telling the full story? And what about The Atlantic's Signal chat scandal — was it right for senior editors to stay silent?
They also revisit the early Trump Administration through Easterbrook’s sharp lens and debate the evolving realities of American prosperity versus Marxist ideals. KJ leads a spirited challenge to Gregg’s controversial "Marx Was Right" column, pushing back on ideas about free markets, collectivism, and the strength of U.S. living standards today.
Plus, Gregg gives an inside look at his latest work, including All Predictions Wrong, his exclusive Substack series tackling where experts and pundits have gone off-course.
Three years strong and still cutting deeper than cable ever could — welcome back to 2 POGs Save the World.
Next Episode
When Tech Takes a Break: The Show Must Go On
Sometimes, the best conversations are the ones you didn’t plan.
In this special Mother’s Day episode of 2 POGs Save the World, K.J. and Lance roll with the flow after a last-minute technical glitch prevents our featured guest from joining. But the show must go on—and it does. From reflections on futurism, farming, and family, to the unpredictable nature of live podcasting, this episode is a raw and real reminder that adaptability is the name of the game.
Tune in for sharp takes, a few laughs, and some unexpected insight on what it means to pivot with purpose.
2 POGs Save the World Podcast - Calloused Hands, Tender Hearts: John David Graham on Second Chances and Speaking Truth
Transcript
what do you want to do tonight ?
Speaker 2the same thing we do every night . Pinky , try to take over the world
Speaker 2all right , yo let's get into it .
Speaker 3Try to take over the world you're preaching freedom and greatest chaplain in the world .
SpeakeIf you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/2-pogs-save-the-world-podcast-673694/calloused-hands-tender-hearts-john-david-graham-on-second-chances-and-90545556"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to calloused hands, tender hearts: john david graham on second chances and speaking truth on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy