The Holidays are here! Each comes laden with meaning and memories. How might we as Christians celebrate them well? This first episode of our holiday series focuses on Halloween and our culture's growing obsession with gore, violence, and evil. Is Halloween even about kids, costumes, and candy anymore? Why does our supposedly secular culture love scary stories about demons and ghosts? Why do we dress up as villains now instead of heroes? How can Christians participate in halloween without embracing the darkness? Join us for the conversation!

The Book Nook is a new series dedicated to discussing books that matter. We think Christians have some reading to do if they want to stay informed and effective. The books we talk about, both fact and fiction, are important for helping us all think better and inspire our imaginations. 

This first episode is about one of the most famous and enduring ghost stories in American literature, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1820). This short story by Washington Irving richly demonstrates the power and importance of ghost stories and why even Christians should read books about things that go bump in the night! Why does the horseman have to be "headless"? Is Ichabod Crane the hero or the villain? What good can Christians get from ghost stories? Join us for a spooky journey to the past!

God Rules 10: Keep Off Their Greener Grass...

In this conclusion to our God Rules Series, we discuss the tenth commandment to not covet what belongs to your neighbor. We about what lies at the root of coveting and whether it is more than just wanting what others have. How has our culture embraced envy as a virtue rather than a vice? How are we cultivating a  culture of toxic comparison and jealousy? What is the antidote for envy? Ultimately, is there a single key to following all of God’s Rules? Welcome to the Conversation.

"God Rule 9: Tell the Truth, the Whole Truth, and Nothing But the Truth”

"God Rule 8: Beware the Five Finger Discount”

In this episode, we discuss the seventh commandment to not commit adultery. We discuss how our culture has completely redefined identity around sexuality and turned marriage into an enemy of happiness. Where can Christians push back against the idolization of desire? How can we elevate the goodness of marriage in a culture that hates self-denial and worships self-expression? How can we communicate the value of marriage to our children and those still looking for love in all the wrong places? Welcome to the conversation!

In this episode, we discuss the sixth commandment: to not murder. We discuss the foundation of human dignity in Christian thought. Where is our current culture devaluing human life? How can we demonstrate a truly pro-life attitude toward others, particularly those who our world dismisses? Welcome to the Conversation.

Continuing our God Rules series: Commandment Four - Remember the Sabbath Day and to keep it Holy. This week we discuss the command to honor the Sabbath. Does Jesus still want Christians to keep a day of rest? Should Christians work on Sundays? What’s so important about resting from work to focus on worship? Welcome to the Conversation!

Welcome back to our new series called "God Rules" - discussing the 10 Commandments. In this episode, we discuss commandment number three: Do not take the Lord's name in vain. But does that really mean? Is it just an expression, or is God's name to be feared and respected?Welcome to the conversation.