This year has certainly been a time of anxiety and depression for many, but what ever challenges we go through, God's promise still ring true. In this episode, we discuss how the church has historically responded to mental illness and what we can do to love our neighbors better. Books referenced: Mockingbird's The Faith and Doubt Issue, "Anxiety, Lighthouse, and Relief" by Sarah Gates.

What does the Bible say about free will? How can we know we are going to heaven? In short, because of Christ we have the promise of salvation and the ability to live new lives. Books Referenced: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis. The Lutheran Difference by Edward A. Engelbrecht. Book of Concord, Kolb & Wagnert edition. Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther. 

Politics can be a crazy thing to navigate, especially in recent times. Luckily the Bible gives us clear instructions: Love God and love your neighbor. Books Referenced: Liturgy of Politics by Kaitlyn Scheiss. Meant for More by by John Nunes. The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Churches have struggled with maintaining younger generations as culture grows further from the faith. Devan and Alhrik make an effort to discuss trends in the church today, as well as talk about the importance of community. Books Referenced: Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Practicing Passion by Kenda Dean

Finding our purpose in this life can be difficult. Searching for God's calling gives us direction and it's not as far as we think. Books Referenced: Loved and Sent by Jeff Cloeter. Born to Wonder by Alister McGrath. Reason for God by Timothy Keller. Freedom of a Christian by Martin Luther.