Every is back from vacation! It's time to sit down and take a question on where we (as a church? as individuals? It wasn't clear, so we answered both) give our money, and how we're supposed to decide such a thing when there's so many places in need in this world.

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Today is the Houston marathon, and Andy takes this opportunity to talk about life's varying moments. To the runners, a marathon is a big moment, but it requires a huge amount of small moments - small moments that mean discipline.

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Ann points out that people can have multiple joys throughout their day, and the source of these joys can come from an abundance of sources, some unexpected and some even through repetition.

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This week's question asks, "When choosing a worship service, is it more important to be filled by the people in attedance or the worship itself?"

Andy, Brandi, and Ken give some guidelines on what to consider when "church shopping" and discuss some misconceptions about what worship should be, while also venturing down a rabbit hole to examine what the idea of being '"fed" by worship really means.

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Andy reminds us that generosity and being open to others allows us to also be open to God and Jesus. He also says that taking time to slow down creates more space to know God in a deeper and more meaningful way.

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This week, Ann finds a quote that breaks down being a disciple and tells her journey within the church.

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Andy and Brandi kick off the new season by hijacking this week's AMA question and discussing the importance of generosity, while also tackling the classic question "why do bad things happen to good people?"

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Andy rings in the New Year by mentioning his plans and goals for the church. He casts a vision for the future of the church: supporting youth ministry, providing events to bring in the community, and staying with the times.

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Now that we're past Christmas, Brant and Ann remind us that it's our duty and 'privilege' as Christians to spread the good news of Jesus' birth while also celebrating Brant's son's baptism. Brant also provides a breakdown of Isaiah's writing; who heard it and what was happening in their lives' when Isaiah preached to them.

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Andy looks back on the year, from baptisms to putting ash on the forehead of people in passing cars, and reflects on who God really is - that he is not, in fact, a drive-by God. That he is here, and he is here eternally.

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