The Joe Rooz Show

Daniel 7 contains one of the Bible's most fascinating prophetic visions: four beasts rising from the sea, a terrifying fourth beast with ten horns, and a prophetic picture that connects directly with Nebuchadnezzar's dream in Daniel Chapter 2. In this Sunday Bible Study, Joe Russiello examines Daniel 7 alongside Daniel 2, explores the lion, bear, leopard, and fourth beast, and follows the biblical connections to Revelation 13 and Revelation 17.

The study considers the kingdoms represented by these prophetic symbols, the ten horns and ten kings, the coming Antichrist, and the spirit of Antichrist already at work in the world. Joe also explores...

Revolutions rarely happen without warning—but how can you tell the difference between ordinary political anger and the warning signs of something more serious?

Joe sits down with veteran intelligence and counterintelligence professional Rick Hoppe, author of Eight Stages: A Primer on Modern Revolution, to examine how revolutions begin, the stages of revolution, and the patterns that can signal growing societal instability.

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What does real preparedness actually look like?

This week on Wednesdays with Wayne, Wayne Rankin returns to The Joe Rooz Show for a wide-ranging conversation about putting practical preparedness into action.

Wayne shares the story of Rosanna harvesting her first deer with a bow, what it takes to process and preserve wild game, and how hunting fits into a larger self-reliant lifestyle. From there, the conversation moves through food storage, fishing, foraging, propane, equipment, firearms, forestry, logging and managing the natural resources available on the property.

Wayne also takes us into the woods...

What happens when someone who has spent years helping other people suddenly becomes the one searching for hope?


Linda Plunkett spent nearly two decades counseling others and helping people through difficult seasons of life. Then her own life changed dramatically when doctors discovered a tennis-ball-sized tumor in her frontal lobe.


Following brain surgery, Linda faced chronic pain, fibromyalgia, seizures, memory problems and periods when she wasn't sure what her future would look like. Along the way, she also confronted difficult questions about faith, suffering, fear and what it means to trust God when...

What did Nebuchadnezzar's mysterious image reveal about the future of human kingdoms—and what is the meaning of the stone “cut out without hands”?

In this continuation of Daniel Chapter 2, Joe returns to Nebuchadnezzar's prophetic dream and examines the succession of kingdoms represented by gold, silver, brass, iron, and finally the strange mixture of iron and clay.

The study takes a closer look at Daniel 2:43 and the mysterious statement that “they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men,” comparing the passage with other portions of Scripture while clearly distinguishing biblical text from interpretation and speculatio...

What happens when the life you've built suddenly falls apart?
 
Jon McLernon has survived a brutal assault, PTSD, financial collapse, major weight struggles, betrayal, and years of physical recovery. Along the way, he was forced to confront some difficult questions about identity, faith, forgiveness—and what it really means to start over.
 
Tonight, Jon joins Joe for a deeply personal conversation about rebuilding after trauma, learning self-compassion, separating forgiveness from reconciliation, and discovering who you are when the things you once depended on are stripped away.
 
Jon is a National Board Certified Health & Welln...

Preparedness doesn't begin when an emergency happens. It begins with what you're doing today.

Wayne Rankin—the Practical Prepper—returns for Wednesdays with Wayne with a look at harvest season and the everyday skills that build real self-reliance.

Wayne and Joe talk about harvesting and preserving food, storing emergency water, filtration, expanding the garden, hunting and filling the freezer, and turning harvested timber into usable lumber for future projects.

We also hear from Rosanna Rankin, who takes us into the garden to demonstrate harvesting rhubarb and explains several ways it can be preserved and...

Why do talented, capable people sometimes become their own biggest obstacle?

Dr. Albert Bramante has spent more than two decades in the entertainment industry as a talent agent while studying the psychology behind self-defeating behavior. He joins Joe Rooz for a conversation about self-sabotage, procrastination, fear of failure—and even fear of success.

Albert explains why self-sabotage can function as a protective mechanism, how success can threaten our identity and relationships, and why chronic procrastination may point to something deeper than poor time management.

They also discuss lessons Albert learned representing actors, the im...

In this Sunday Bible study, I continued our walk through Daniel by focusing on Daniel chapter 2 and Nebuchadnezzar’s forgotten dream. We looked at the impossible demand placed on Babylon’s wise men, Daniel’s decision to seek God in prayer with Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, and the humility Daniel showed when God revealed both the dream and its interpretation. One of the clearest takeaways in this passage is that when human wisdom runs out, God is still able to reveal what no man can know on his own.

From there, I worked through the image in Nebuch...

Was the American Civil War inevitable—or did the United States have another path?

On this episode of The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with author, attorney, historian, and professor C. Evan Stewart for a fascinating reexamination of the months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the outbreak of the Civil War.

Stewart's latest book, William Henry Seward's Quest to Save the Nation During the Secession Winter, challenges the familiar historical narrative surrounding the crisis of 1860–1861.

While President-elect Abraham Lincoln remained publicly silent in Springfield, Illinois, William Henry Seward—the former New York govern...

Real preparedness isn't just about what you buy. It's about learning how to use what you already have.

Wayne Rankin returns to The Joe Rooz Show for Wednesdays with Wayne, and this week we're getting practical about homesteading, self-reliance, forestry, food production, and turning the resources around you into something useful.

Wayne takes us inside the latest work happening at the Rankin Ranch in Washington, where he and Rosanna are transforming their property into an increasingly productive and self-sufficient homestead.

We discuss Wayne's plans to place five acres into a forest restoration program...

We spend plenty of time thinking about what we intentionally put into our bodies—but what about everything getting into them that we never chose?


In this episode of The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with Matthew Hazen, founder and CEO of Human Consciousness Support, the company behind MasterPeace, for a wide-ranging conversation about environmental toxins, heavy metals, glyphosate, microplastics, health, detoxification, and the growing concern over contaminants in the modern environment.


Matthew explains the personal story behind MasterPeace, including how becoming a father later in life helped inspire his search for wa...

The Book of Daniel begins not with a lion's den, a fiery furnace, or a great prophetic vision—but with a teenage boy taken from his home and dropped into the heart of Babylon.

In this episode of The Joe Rooz Show Sunday Bible Study, we begin our study through the Book of Daniel with Daniel Chapter 1 and one of the most important statements in the entire book:

“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself.”

Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were taken from Jerusalem into Babylonian captivity and placed...

Why do some people seem to climb the corporate ladder while others work just as hard—or harder—and continually get overlooked?

Career coach and author Nicole Fronek joins Joe for a candid conversation about career advancement, workplace strategy, leadership, office politics, personal branding, networking, and what actually determines who gets ahead in corporate America.

After more than two decades working with major organizations including Chevron, HP, Citigroup, Marriott International and CBRE, Nicole has seen how decisions are really made inside large corporations—and why simply being the hardest-working person in the room doesn't guarantee recogn...

What happens when Americans stop separating their politics from where they spend their money?

Tonight, Joe sits down with Jeff Kruszyna, founder and CEO of JMK Victory, for a wide-ranging conversation about conservative politics, grassroots fundraising, the 2026 midterm elections, and the growing Patriot Economy—a network of consumers and businesses increasingly choosing to support companies that reflect their values.

Jeff explains how the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 changed the trajectory of his life, taking him from studying computer science at SUNY Stony Brook to a career in Republican politics and conservative fundraising. He also explains wh...

What would George Washington think if he suddenly returned to America in 2026? Would he recognize the country he helped create—or wonder how far it had drifted from the principles of its founding?
 
Author William Gensburger joins Joe for a wide-ranging conversation inspired by The Path of Duty and Honor, the political thriller he co-authored with bestselling author J.C. Ryan. The novel brings George Washington into modern America and uses fiction to explore questions surrounding the Constitution, civic responsibility, political division, American history, and the future of the country.

But the conversation doesn't stop wit...

After more than six months of studying the Book of Revelation chapter by chapter, we have reached the end.

In this final installment of our study of the Book of Revelation, Joe examines Revelation Chapters 21 and 22 and what Scripture reveals about eternity: the new heaven and new earth, New Jerusalem, the River of Life, the Tree of Life, the end of the curse, and God's eternal dwelling with His people.

Revelation 19 brought us to the conclusion of the Tribulation. Revelation 20 showed us the Millennial Kingdom, Satan's final rebellion, and the Great White Throne Judgment. But...

Life can change in an instant.

For award-winning author and poet Linda Drattell, that change came through two life-altering experiences: losing her hearing as an adult and surviving the 2016 terrorist attack in Nice, France. Rather than allowing those events to define her, she transformed them into stories of resilience, humor, hope, and the courage to remain true to herself.

In this episode Joe and Linda explore the deeper lessons that emerge from adversity, discuss the pressure society places on people to conform, and examine how writing can become a powerful tool for healing and personal...

What happens after the Millennial Kingdom? Who stands before the Great White Throne? Can anyone be saved by their works?


In today's Sunday Bible Study, Joe continues the verse-by-verse journey through the Book of Revelation with one of the most sobering chapters in all of Scripture.


Revelation Chapter 20 reveals Satan's final rebellion, the Battle of Gog and Magog, the resurrection of the unsaved dead, and the Great White Throne Judgment—the final courtroom before eternity begins.


Together we'll examine:


• Satan bound for 1,000 years
 • The Millennial Kingdom of Jesu...

What makes ordinary people follow dangerous leaders? Why are we fascinated by serial killers? And what can criminal psychology teach us about manipulation, cults, and human nature?

In this thought-provoking episode, bestselling true crime author and syndicated radio host Alan R. Warren joins Joe for a wide-ranging conversation about serial killers, cult leaders, criminal profiling, media fascination with violence, and the psychology behind some of history's most notorious criminals.

Drawing from decades of research and interviews, Alan shares insights into Charles Manson, cult behavior, manipulation, evil, criminal psychology, and why understanding darkness can help us...

Why do so many Americans feel disconnected from the institutions they once trusted?

Tonight, on  The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with Dr. Joel Rakow, author of Life in Woke America, to explore the growing crisis of trust affecting government, media, education, corporations, and American culture.

Together they examine why many people feel politically homeless, how merit and identity have become flashpoints in today's cultural debates, and what happens when confidence in long-standing institutions begins to erode.

The conversation also explores free speech, diversity, leadership, personal responsibility, and whether America can rebuild t...

In this Sunday Bible Study, we step back before diving directly into Revelation Chapter 20 to lay a biblical foundation for understanding the Millennial Kingdom.

Together, we examine how Scripture ties together from Revelation 19, Matthew 25, Ezekiel 20, Luke 1, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Romans 8, and many other passages to demonstrate that Christ's thousand-year reign is not an isolated doctrine, but a promise woven throughout the entire Bible.
We explore why this kingdom is still future, why it cannot simply be spiritualized away, and how both the Old and New Testaments consistently point to Jesus Christ ruling bodily and righteously from Jerusalem.<...

What makes horror endure? Is it the monsters...or the people facing them?

Tonight Joe welcomes Bram Stoker Award-winning author Nzondi (Ace Antonio Hall) for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond zombies and the supernatural. Together they explore why horror remains one of the most powerful forms of storytelling, how fear exposes our humanity, and why memorable characters matter more than monsters.

Nzondi shares his journey from educator to award-winning author, discusses winning the Bram Stoker Award, and offers an inside look at his growing DeathCon Universe, including his latest novel DeathCon: A Zombie...

What happens after the election?

Tonight, author Sidney Pines returns to The Joe Rooz Show to discuss her latest book, Golden Age Rising, the follow-up to Awakening: A Patriot's Diary of American Deception.

Together, Joe and Sidney explore how America's political and cultural landscape has changed since the 2024 election, what predictions proved accurate, which ones didn't, and why she believes the nation may be entering a new chapter.

This conversation goes far beyond politics. Joe and Sidney discuss media influence, personal responsibility, patriotism, faith, public perception, and whether America is truly experiencing a...

What if becoming more prepared didn't require spending more money?

This week on Wednesday's with Wayne, Joe and Wayne explore practical self-reliance, preparedness, and the everyday decisions that can help you build a more resilient lifestyle without breaking the bank. The conversation covers everything from making better use of your property and local resources to building relationships with capable people who can help when times get tough.

Wayne shares practical lessons from his own homesteading journey with Rosanna, discussing canning, freeze-drying, smoking fish, beekeeping, gardening, improving pasture, caring for livestock, milling trees, cutting firewood, and...

Revelation Chapter 19 marks one of the most triumphant moments in all of Scripture.

After witnessing the fall of Babylon in Revelation 18, heaven erupts with praise as the redeemed cry, "Alleluia!" The Marriage Supper of the Lamb is announced, and Jesus Christ returns—not as the suffering Savior, but as the conquering King riding a white horse to judge the nations in righteousness.

In this verse-by-verse Sunday Bible Study, Joe explores the prophetic significance of Revelation 19, including:

• Heaven's celebration after Babylon's fall
• The Marriage Supper of the Lamb
• The Bride of Christ prepared...

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than ever, but beneath the headlines lies a much deeper question:

What happens when technology begins to imitate humanity?

Tonight, Joe welcomes author Andrew Gillsmith for a thought-provoking conversation exploring artificial intelligence, consciousness, Christianity, and the growing philosophy of transhumanism. Together, they examine the difference between intelligence and consciousness, whether AI could ever possess free will—or even a soul—and why the spiritual questions surrounding technology may prove more important than the technological ones.

The discussion also explores Andrew's journey from religious studies into science fiction and the insp...

Preparedness doesn't begin with bunkers and generators—it begins with everyday life.

Tonight on our Wednesday's with Wayne, Wayne Rankin joins me for another listener-driven conversation on practical preparedness, homesteading, and self-reliance.

Instead of focusing on fear or worst-case scenarios, we answer real questions from listeners about building everyday resilience, stretching the grocery budget, preserving food, gardening, and becoming less dependent on systems we often take for granted.

Wayne shares practical advice drawn from years of hands-on experience, covering everything from buying dry goods in bulk and storing food economically to growing herbs an...

When God judges Babylon, the entire world mourns—but heaven rejoices. Why?

In this verse-by-verse study of Revelation Chapter 18, we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation by examining the complete destruction of Babylon, the political, economic, and commercial center of the final world system.

After identifying the religious Babylon of Revelation 17, this week's study turns to the economic and governmental power behind the revived Roman Empire. John watches as an angel announces Babylon's fall, kings and merchants mourn the collapse of their wealth, and heaven celebrates God's righteous judgment.

Together we'll examine:

What happens when everything you've worked for disappears overnight?

After Hurricane Maria devastated the Caribbean, entrepreneur and author Sandy Malone watched the successful destination wedding business she spent years building vanish almost instantly. Rather than giving up, she chose to reinvent herself and begin again.

Tonight on The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with Sandy for a candid conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience, rebuilding after loss, and the realities of chasing the American dream. They discuss business ownership, politics, personal responsibility, adapting to unexpected change, and what it takes to keep moving forward when life forces...

What makes a story unforgettable?

Is it epic battles, magical worlds, and larger-than-life heroes—or is it something much more human?

Tonight, on The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with fantasy author J.F. Monroe, creator of the Legacy of the Four trilogy, for a conversation that goes far beyond fantasy novels. Together, they explore why readers connect with flawed heroes, relatable villains, emotional realism, and stories that reflect the complexity of real life.

J.F. shares her journey from working in Human Resources to becoming a published author, the inspiration behind he...

Tonight on The Joe Rooz Show, Joe welcomes Wayne Rankin back for another edition of Wednesday's with Wayne, where practical preparedness meets common-sense living. This week's conversation expands beyond traditional prepping and explores the everyday skills that help families become more self-reliant. 

Joe and Wayne discuss preparedness without panic, homesteading principles, current events, community resilience, and the importance of developing practical knowledge before it's needed.

The episode also features listener questions covering emergency preparedness, food sourcing, and common concerns facing families looking to become less dependent on fragile systems. Throughout the discussion, Wayne emphasizes that p...

Sunday Bible Study returns to the Book of Revelation as we continue our verse-by-verse study through Revelation 17 and examine one of the most debated passages in biblical prophecy: Mystery Babylon.

After witnessing the completion of God's judgment in Revelation 16, the focus now shifts to the spiritual system behind the world's rebellion against God. In this study, we examine the identity of the woman riding the scarlet beast, the symbolism of the seven heads and ten horns, the significance of the seven hills, and the relationship between Babylon, world religion, and the coming Antichrist.

The discussion...

Tonight, Joe sits down with award-winning television director, documentary filmmaker, author, and global traveler Craig D. Forrest for a fascinating conversation about storytelling, faith, media, and the human condition.

Craig shares how firsthand experiences covering terrorism, voodoo, cults, humanitarian crises, and life in some of the world's most dangerous regions strengthened his faith instead of destroying it.

Together, Joe and Craig discuss the evolution of television and filmmaking, the rise of artificial intelligence, shrinking attention spans, why authentic storytelling still matters, and what the modern media often misses when reporting on world events.

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What does real preparedness actually look like?

In this week's Wednesday's with Wayne, Joe and Wayne discuss why preparedness is much more than storing food or preparing for disasters. It's about thinking ahead, making wise decisions, becoming more self-reliant, and being ready for the everyday challenges life throws our way.

The conversation covers practical topics including:
Everyday preparedness Retirement and financial planning Rising costs and inflation Food storage and preserving what you have Fishing, hunting, and self-reliance Emergency power outages Keeping food cold during extended outages Ice, coolers, and simple preparedness tips Why asking questions is one o...

Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than ever—but the biggest question may not be whether AI can predict the future.

It may be who controls it.

Tonight, Joe sits down with Jordan Miller, founder of the Satori Network, for a thoughtful conversation about artificial intelligence, decentralized technology, blockchain, prediction systems, and the future of human decision-making.

Jordan explains why he believes prediction—not language—is the true measure of intelligence, how decentralized AI differs from centralized models, and why giving a handful of corporations control over artificial intelligence may be one of the defining challe...

In this Sunday Bible Study, I walk through Revelation 16 and the seven bowls of God’s wrath, picking up where we left off in Revelation 15. We look at the progression of the final judgments poured out on the earth—the sores, the seas and rivers turned to blood, the scorching sun, darkness on the kingdom of the beast, the drying of the Euphrates, the gathering to Armageddon, and the final earthquake and hail.

Along the way, I connect these judgments to other passages in Scripture, especially the plagues in Egypt, Malachi 4, and Revelation 14, to show how the Bibl...

Join us LIVE as Joe sits down with author Russell Anders for a thought-provoking conversation about storytelling, creativity, cyberpunk fiction, artificial intelligence, and the power stories have to shape culture.

Can AI ever replace human imagination? Why do so many modern movies and television shows feel empty despite massive budgets? What separates meaningful storytelling from simple entertainment?

Russell shares his journey from decades of writing and rewriting manuscripts to publishing his debut novel, Daemones ex Machina, while offering practical advice for aspiring writers, creatives, and anyone interested in the future of art in the age...

Wayne Rankin was back with me for our Wednesday practical prepping segment after a rough health scare, and we opened with a very real conversation about recovery, resilience, and how structure can keep you steady even when life gets chaotic.

From there, Wayne and I dug into the bigger picture he’s seeing: rising costs, shrinking affordability, subscription fatigue, housing pressure, and the growing sense that everyday working people are being squeezed from every angle.

We also spent a lot of time on Wayne’s core message of practical preparedness. Instead of fear-based doom prepping, we t...

In this Bible Study Sunday episode, I took a few minutes to reflect on Father’s Day and the gift of both earthly fathers and our perfect Heavenly Father. I talked about fellowship with the Father through Jesus Christ, the faithfulness that matters more than perfection, and the importance of telling the people we love that we appreciate them while we still can. 


From there, we opened the King James Bible and continued our study through Revelation, picking up in chapter 15 after last week’s look at the warning of the beast, his mark, and the coming judgm...