Guest Stephanie Hittle and I talk about Bible passages with vineyards, vines and how our lives bear fruit in the world. What does the world consider to be success, and is it the same thing that God is looking for? A youth guest summarizes the Bible story at the end of the episode.

How do we care for creation? Photos of Iona, Scotland, different learning styles (multiple intelligences), stewardship of our planet, animals and people far and wide. Pilgrimage & labyrinth recap, prayers by Thomas Merton, George MacLeod, John Baillie, and Stephanie Hittle.

Seminary student Barbara Cox discusses first-semester courses: Lutheran Ethics, Minor Prophets, 21stCentury Leadership, and more. Lectio Divina, Bible Commentaries, favorite textbooks and valuable faith lessons learned.

Guest Becky Powell and I talk about going on pilgrimage to Spain, how people can take a pilgrimage without leaving their homes, different learning styles, what is involved with pilgrimages, and what we discovered in Santiago de Compostella, Spain, which is the end of the Camino of St. James

Guest Carmen Ruvalcaba and I discuss spiritual gifts. What are they, and how do you figure out what yours are? Volunteering during different seasons of life, setting boundaries and praying for guidance can be experienced in different ways. New sung Lord's Prayer composed and performed by Erik Haitz after the closing prayer.

Guest Dr. Jay Alanis and I discuss immigration and the Bible. Where in scripture do we find migrants? Did they travel voluntarily? How do we welcome people from other lands? What happened during the Exilic Period along the US – Mexico border? How are the identities shaped of peoples whose homeland borders are shaped by political decisions, and as they arrive in a new place?

Guest Michelle Knight and I discuss faith and addiction. Spiritual dryness, rehab, how faith communities can support people around alcohol, drugs, other addictions. What to say or do and what NOT to say or do when it comes to alcohol, recovery, treatment, and enabling.

Guest John Evans and I discuss pop culture and Christianity: "skulking henchmen", summer camp for grown-ups, cherry-picking laws, and a variety of books and movies, many of which are considered for children, yet are read and viewed by adults as well. How do we see and hear God in pop culture?

Guest Paula Jenkins and I discuss the Book of Ruth. How is the famous verse from this book most often misquoted? Women's rights during Biblical times, generosity to "outsiders", Miriam, and incorporating care for neighbor into our everyday lives through contemporary gleaning.

Guest Michelle L'Allier and I discuss spiritual direction: what is it? How is it different from counseling? What do people talk about during a spiritual direction meeting? How much does it cost? How often do people meet? What are some resources to learn more about spiritual direction?