Matt and Merry talk about the Infancy Gospel of Jesus. This book was written as early as the 2nd century CE, and claims to be stories from Jesus' childhood from his own brother. You might think that Jesus was a little angel, but he was kind of a brat. We share some of these stories, and try to figure out why people wrote and published them. Along the way, we chat about a flavored coffee creation, Christmas themed beers, and a weird show airing on the Smithsonian Channel.

Matt and Merry talk about a lost gospel discovered in the 20th century, the Gospel of Mary. They chat about who Mary was, why the book was written, and the ancient debates it reveals among the early Christian communities. Along the way, they talk about the joys of home ownership when things start to break, and about getting ready for Christmas.

Matt and Merry start a new series where we look at books that didn't make it into the Bible. This week, we chat about the Gospel of Thomas. Along the way, we chat about beef, bonfires, cigars, and the resurgence of Abba.

Matt and Merry talk about the recent exodus from conservative evangelical churches. Why do people leave, and where do they go? Along the way, we chat about running across the Chesapeake Bay, trick or treating, and our awesome family costume theme.

Matt and Merry reflect on the story of Jesus healing a blind man. What did it mean back then when the blind received sight, and what does that mean for us today? Along the way we chat about what happens when pumpkins stay outside too long, our halloween costumes, and a strange new take on Joshua's battle for Jericho.

Do we live in a world that provides abundantly for everyone, or in a world where resources are scarce? Matt and Merry examine humanity's "default position," a mindset of scarcity. This leads to unnecessary conflicts, divisions, and self-imposed suffering. We chat about how developing a mindset of abundance may not only improve our own quality of life, but also of those around us. We then lean on the promise of God that creation produces resources in abundance so that all people can have enough. The trick is getting out of our own way.

Matt and Merry chat about a strange saying by Jesus about how we can get eternal life. Sell everything?! Along the way we talk about the confusing world of social media, classes on Zoom, and meeting a few people from Palestine.

Star Wars a parable? If Jesus was here today, would he have used the popular movie series to communicate deeper truths? Matt and Merry think so. We chat talk about how we can use popular stories of today the way Jesus used popular stories in his day. Along the way, we chat about pumpkin patches, hay rides, and winning money at a casino.

Matt and Merry chat about quarter auctions, sick days, and what a modern retelling of the story of the Good Samaritan might look like.

Did Jesus have a wife? Years ago, a professor at Harvard claimed to have found an ancient book that claimed he did. Matt and Merry chat about the strange story of this discovery. Along the way, they chat about one of their first dates, doppelgängers, and #toddlerlife.