Episode 22

Try That In A Small Town

Published on: 28th July, 2023

This week we dive into the Country Music controversy surrounding Jason Aldean’s song “Try That In A Small Town”. We dive into the newest victim to Cancel Culture and talk about the double standards in the music industry. The argument made is not so much in defense of Mr. Aldean’s song, though as a conservative, I, Josh, don’t find anything wrong with it. But rather, the slippery slope we find ourselves as the left attacks our first amendment right to free speech, and the rights we have to protect ourselves from the insanity society has deemed acceptable. Though we may find ourselves anxious about where the world is headed, we can take solace in God’s promise of Salvation through His Son Jesus Christ.

Episode Scripture & Article References

2 Corinthians 3:17, John 8:36, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Galatians 5:13-14, Galatians 3:22, Galatians 5:1

The Bud Light-Style CMT Boycott Over Jason Aldean Misses One Key Point

After Controversy, Jason Aldean Song’s Streams Jump 999 Percent as It Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard Hot 100

No, Blake Shelton Didn't Cancel $30M Project with CMT To Show Support for Jason Aldean

Luke Bryan Did Not Ask for CMT to Pull His Videos in Support of Jason Aldean After Satire Site Story Goes Viral

No, Hank Williams Jr. didn’t resign from the CMT board in support of Jason Aldean

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Temporary Insanity
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Temporary Insanity examines the confusion of modern culture through the unchanging truth of Scripture.

Hosted by Pastor Joshua Luis Pereira, this podcast explores faith, culture, leadership, discipleship, and spiritual growth through honest conversation and biblical perspective.

In a world that often feels overwhelming, Scripture reminds us that what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:18).

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Pastor Joshua Luis Pereira is a pastor, entrepreneur, and community leader with a passion for helping people navigate faith in real life. As a husband, father, and business leader, he speaks from lived experience — not theory.

Known for his reflective teaching style and bold but compassionate delivery, Joshua addresses cultural confusion with biblical conviction while encouraging believers to grow in maturity, discipline, and grace.