David and Jonathan begin to pull apart the timeless truth that Relationship are Requirements for Life. From the very beginning, you and I were made to have relationships. In fact, we cannot fulfill the Great Commandment or the Great Commission without it. Inspite of all the difficulties, we need to engage in relationships. Over the next few weeks, we will be taking a deep dive into the various relationships we may have: family, friends, working relationships, church family, spouses, even our relationship with God. We look forward to having you along for the journey.

In today's episode, the guys discuss a very dicey topic: Lust. We try to take a different approach to this vice and really try to look at it's root causes. How does our identity play into this vice? Content warning though, this topic might not be suitable for all ages. We're not getting explicit, but there are some things inherent in this vice that we're not shying away from.

On today's episode, we discuss Friedrich Nietzsche's quote concerning long obedience in the same direction. In this season of discipline, it's important to remember that patience and perseverance lead to competency and transformation. We also discuss some of the various misunderstandings and pitfalls we face when seeking transformation.

This episode, we look at the most underestimated of the Vices: Sloth. Is it more than just simple laziness? How can you be a busybody and still struggle with this vice? How do we climb out of the bottomless pit that the church fathers called acedia? Well, sit down around the table, and let's find out.

In today's episode, we look at the life of Benjamin Franklin, his 13 virtues, and how we can seek personal growth in our lives. 

In this episode, we look at the life of Edward Shackleton to glean insights into leadership. What does it take to make the tough calls? How are we supposed to lead ourselves? What's at stake if we don't practice good leadership? All that and more on today's Couch Confessions.

Today we tackle the first of the Seven Deadly Sins: Envy. We dive deep into the roots of this Cardinal Vice. How does it latch on to its host and how can we overcome it when we see it forming in our lives?

Hey guys, we're back! Thank you for being patient with us as we've had a much needed break over the last few weeks. In today's episode, we look at the practice that led to the Eight Evil Thoughts and subsequent Seven Deadly Sins: Self-Reflection. Why is it so hard to take stock and reflect? What good can come of it? And what are some best practices for getting alone with your thoughts? Find out in this week's Couch Confessions.

The Heretics kick off their latest series exploring the Seven Deadly Sins. We cover the origins and development of these Cardinal Vices from their desert creation as Eight Evil Thoughts to the various iterations in modern culture.

As the Couch Confessions Crew walks into the new year, they ask the question, "Is it really possible to reinvent ourselves?" The gang looks at the relatively unknown life of Alfred Noble to find the answer.