Cards on the Table

Steven and Casey wrestle with the command of Discipleship that Jesus left us with. It appears that we might be able get a "D" in Discipleship if God grades on the curve. Why? Did He make it so complicated that we are incapable of carrying out His wishes? Maybe it has more to do with not really reading and accepting what He said to do...and receiving His help doing it.

I used to drink.

This episode was recorded in January of 2021 prior to the Biden inauguration and post January 6th. Turbulent times for our nation at best. So, where is the reset? Where is true North? Steven bumped into a passage from the book of James that could not be more perfect. Go figure. Give this one a serious listen.

Have you been offended lately? In the time that we live in right now, there is much around us that you might find offensive. So, if so, what do you do with that? Do you throw up on the thing and/or person from whom the offense originates? Do you stew on it until your emotions spill out in subtle un-detected ways? Is it okay to be offended?

We salute all the educators out there, who have not only had to brave the pandemic, but reinvent themselves with a lot of distance learning. Andy Zawacki, Head of School at Arborbrook Christian Academy in Charlotte NC talks with Steven and Casey about their unique approach to education with required greater involvement from parents. Andy also speaks to the challenges and dangers of all that the pandemic has brought to the world of school. Give a listen to this great leader!

Got any goals? Had any that broke your heart not achieving? Got any that became your very identity? What does God have to say about goals? Setting goals might something that's biblical or part of the narrative of the American Dream or both. Listen to this episode as Steven tries to convince Casey that having goals is the way to go, and Casey thinks not!!

We had the pleasure of interviewing Matt and Tim from Amoveo, a non-profit that fixes broken systems around the world. What a cool thought much less organization! What these guys are doing is so unique and targeted that this episode is a "must" listen.

In the last 20 years of meeting with 100's of men in 1000's of "1 on 1" meetings, we have made a few observations. In response to this very sophisticated question, "Hey man, what are you strugglin' with?"...most guys give an answer within these five topics.

Money, Work, Abiding @ Work, Lookin' @ Women, or Marriage

Listen as Steven and Casey touch on the key learnings on each of these.

How did you come to be a husband? What intense training course did you go through? How many husbands did you observe doing it well? If you are like me, "husbandry" was not something I was prepared for. I have learned by trial and error. My training has been more like playing jazz with no sheet music. Many men like me then wise up and actually pull out our Bibles and look for instruction. At first glance, one might come to the conclusion that a husband should assume the position of doormat. Not so! Listen as Steven and Casey talk about the importance of Spirit-led selflessness in the honor of being husbands.

Listen in as Steven and Casey go one more round on Politics, maybe wading a little deeper into how this ticking time bomb can be discussed without scorching the earth. Good reasoning only comes from what it true and truth itself. But isn't that the rub nowadays...in a time where the simple truth of what's happening is so twisty to determine?