This episode is a rally cry for parents who feel the weight of raising children in a world that’s discipling them faster than the church is. Mitch and Jes unpack what it means to guard the “eye and ear gates” — to protect what comes into our homes, hearts, and kids’ minds — especially when culture disguises indoctrination as innocence.

They talk honestly about libraries, media, and the subtle ways idols still demand our worship today. The call isn’t to hide—it’s to take back ground. To stop being passive, start discerning, and live as light that exposes darkness.

You’ll walk away reminded that:

• Avoiding evil isn’t enough — believers are called to tear down idols and reclaim territory.

• God’s people must resist cultural passivity and model holy boldness for their children.

• Protecting what enters your eyes and ears is spiritual warfare — and an act of love.

• Isaiah 46:1–4, 9–13 — God alone carries His people; idols like Bel and Nebo cannot save

• Daniel 1 — Daniel refuses the king’s food; a model of resisting cultural compromise

• Matthew 6:22 — “The eye is the lamp of the body…” (referenced when discussing eye gates)

• Mark 10:14 — “Let the children come to me.” Jesus’ love and protection for children

• Hebrews 12:6 — “The Lord disciplines the one He loves.” A reflection on parental discipline as love

• Matthew 16:18 — “The gates of hell will not prevail.” The call to push back darkness, not retreat

• Philippians 2:10–11 — “Every knee will bow and every tongue confess…”

• Romans 12:2 — “Do not be conformed to the pattern of this world…” (referenced in discussion on indoctrination)

• Proverbs 4:23 — “More than anything you guard, guard your mind…”

• Psalm 101:3 — “I will not look with my eyes on anything that is wicked.”

  We want to foster an environment where hard, uncomfortable, but needed conversations can happen—in the spirit of Charlie Kirk and in the heart of Jesus. Our hope is to grow a community of troublemakers who are committed to changing their homes, marriages, parenting, and communities, and to tearing down the idols of Baal in our generation.

  We’d love to hear from you—email us at thetroublemakerspod@gmail.com. Also would you share this episode with someone in your circle? You have influence in places we don’t, and that’s how this mission spreads. This isn’t about money or building our name; it’s about amplifying what the Lord has put on our hearts.

  Be a Troublemaker with us—tearing down idols, building strong families, and living boldly for the Kingdom.