OK, so what's up with that title? I don't mean that you might hate God in the way we normally use that word. You may not harbor harsh feelings toward, detest, or be really angry at God (although that's totally possible too). But if you're completely honest, do you love other people and things more than Him? Is there a chance that Jesus really isn't the greatest love and affection in your life? Listen in as Chuck explores Jesus's own statement about hating our families, possessions, and very lives as the cost of real discipleship. Real faith comes at a real cost. Have you considered it yet? 

 What if all you held dear was ripped away in a single moment? Could you truly still say you were blessed?

In today's episode, we address that very question with special guest Robby Massey. Robby truly embodies the perspective that if you have Jesus, you are blessed no matter what. Robby suffered a spinal cord injury when he fell from a tree stand while hunting. He no longer has use of his legs, but that doesn't stop him from doing what he loves, being a devoted husband and father, and proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ.

If you're feeling like life is beating you down, then this might just be the encouragement and change in perspective you're looking for. Listen in to one of our favorite episodes to date!

We as a culture and many as individuals are suffering from an identity crisis. So much of today's society in Western culture promises a greater sense of purpose, a greater authenticity with your "inner self" if you simply buy in to their ideas and pursue the "real" you. Be the master of your own fate, captain of your own ship, and subordinate of no one. You'll be happy if you'll just "do you." And yet, anxiety, depression, suicide, and substance abuse are higher than ever.

With all the theories and ideas surrounding who we are today, it seems like we're more unsure than ever before. Perhaps rather than being liberated by modern thought to be our true selves, we're being robbed of our true identities. Perhaps the sweet sounding ideologies of identity theories are actually bitter poisons?

Whether you agree or disagree, you're sure to be intrigued by this one.

Addiction . . . . While that word doesn't necessarily carry the same stigma and taboo that it once did, it's still a very real reality that cripples millions in chains. But there is hope. . . . and His name is Jesus.

In today's episode, Caleb and Chuck were joined by someone who's walked that road of longterm recovery. Randy Byrge grew up in a good family with good Christian principles. And yet he became trapped in drug addiction for 12 years. But God was rich in mercy toward Randy - even while he was running as far away as fast as he could. Listen closely and maybe have a tissue ready, just in case. You're sure to be touched by another example of how everybody has a problem no one can fix. . . BUT GOD.