Bombadil's Porch

In this episode we discuss concern over a recent almost-policy of a major financial institution. We then look at the advantages and disadvantages of establishing parallel institutions in a society. Finally, we consider how Christians can navigate the injunction to be in the world but not of it in a land of Gospel opportunities and crumbling culture.

P.S. We also forget to congratulate Nate on his recent birthday. Happy birthday, Nate.

In this episode we reflect on the recent wedding and offer thoughts on helpful principles for early in marriage. We also consider how to intentionally love our neighbors with the right kind of agenda, and without the wrong kind of agenda.

In this episode we glean some wisdom for husbands from 1913, discuss the stakes of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, and consider the lessons of Camp Hope in Spokane.

In this episode we discuss an act of bravery in an unlikely place. We consider how to encourage similar courage in our own families.

In this episode we discuss how the principles of wisdom are inescapable in the course of world events. We also discuss how we can encourage wisdom in the decisions made by those in our own homes.

In today's episode we catch up after a couple weeks away on various family vacations. We discuss the fun of music concerts on a perfect So-Cal summer evening, parenting in the age of social media influencers, and observations made in the mountains of Switzerland.

In this episode we discuss a biblical framework for evaluating civilization. How should Christians think of their place in a civilization, especially one like the present, in which old norms are giving way to new challenges and Gospel proclamation remains a paramount urgency?

In this episode we talk through the three most prominent options for education today (public, private, home) and evaluate some relative strengths and weaknesses.

In this episode we discuss a new study declaring the minimum income needed for happiness in the state of Washington. We also look at new policies from the mayor of Spokane attempting to curtail the homeless encampments in the city and how homelessness can be most effectively combatted before it starts.

In this episode we consider the advice of a psychologist regarding the having of children. We also discuss thoughts on how to evaluate successful or unsuccessful adulting.