Laurien talks with her cousin, Eli, about faith, narrative, storytelling, and liturgy-and how all those things can play a role in our Christian growth and beliefs.

Laurien and Sarah talk about their experiences with purity culture in their youth groups and schools. They discuss the damaging effects of this way of thinking and how it has become a sexual prosperity gospel that often falls short of what it promises.

Laurien talks with Michelle Curnutte (from Ep. 4) about the unfortunate role shame plays in many conversations about faith and Christianity. They also explore why young people have been leaving the church in large numbers for several years.

Meliza (from Ep. 2) returns to talk with Laurien about racism, immigration, and how the church handles (or doesn't) those things. Meliza brings a beautiful, honest perspective to these important topics.

Laurien and Mike talk about how Christians need to consider the role of psychoactive drugs as they relate to people having formative, lasting spiritual experiences while using them.

Laurien talks with Sarah Gividen about how the church has a bad habit of elevating marriage on an untrue, unhealthy platform. They joke about and honestly express what it is like to be single in the church and how we all need to make some changes. If you are single, married, divorced, dating, or anywhere in between, this episode is for you!

Laurien talks with retired military serviceman turned pastor Johnie Wood. Johnie spent time as a Russian and German linguist in the Army and worked in counterterrorism in the Air Force. In this episode, Laurien and Johnie talk about peacemaking and how the concept of "shalom" is far more comprehensive than we might think.

Laurien and Michelle talk about how people are primarily brought up in one of three main systems: honor/shame, guilt/innocence, or power/fear. Knowing these systems can help you identify some key things about yourself and your understanding of God.

This week, Laurien and Mike talk about the role of brain formation and re-formation as a vital component of spiritual formation. They discuss the role of therapy and other means as ways to help us be more fully formed, integrated people.

This week, Laurien and Meliza discuss her work as a musician and what it means to follow the Spirit into creative places. They also talk about understanding your vocation and how we grow as creative beings.