What is about to Happen in Washington State

In this episode of *Making the Argument with Nick Freitas*, host Nick Freitas interviews Pastor Josh McPherson, a prominent figure in the Christian nationalist movement and organizer of FreedomCon 2026, a high-profile men's conference in Washington State. McPherson argues that the church has a divine responsibility to engage in politics not as a theocracy, but as a prophetic voice calling governments to submit to Christ’s lordship. He frames the current state of Washington as a moral battleground—declared a 'sanctuary state' for abortion, progressive ideology, and Islam—where government has become actively hostile to biblical values, family, and human flourishing. The conference, he explains, is not about partisan politics but about reclaiming the 'lost art of statesmanship': the disciplined, biblically grounded leadership of men who are first faithful at home, in the marketplace, and in the church, before stepping into public service. The event aims to equip men with vision, strategy, and community to become force multipliers in cultural and political renewal. Freitas emphasizes the urgency of the moment, drawing parallels to the Founding Fathers and calling for men to stop complaining and start acting with purpose.