After nearly ten months of silence, James and Shawn are back behind the mics to catch up and look ahead. In this candid episode, we talk about what pulled us away from the podcast (spoiler: life got full), how things have changed, and why we’re returning now.

From new babies and internet upgrades to ministry transitions and unfinished book drafts, this episode is equal parts reflection, laughter, and honest friendship. We also share plans for upcoming episodes—including Bible translations, the fall of civilizations, and revisiting our yearly themes.

Welcome back to Looking Over Life.

Shawn and James talk about their guilty pleasures. They also discuss what place pleasure and recreation should play in the life of a believer.

We don't have all the answers, but we do have a lot of questions. Are difficult and unpleasant things more holy? What is the balance between being practical and engaging in pleasurable activities. How can we enjoy our lives while also serving the Lord?

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James and Shawn talk about their journey from KJV into other translations. What was it that led us to try another translation for the first time? What versions have we read? Do we have a favorite translation? We talk about these and other questions.

What has your Bible translation journey been? Do you prefer one translation over another? We'd love to hear from you.

And don't forget to take the questionnaire!

James and Shawn enjoy discussing the value of beautifying our places of worship—or not.

What are your thoughts? Do you think there is benefit for beautiful church buildings? What about the need or benefit of dressing ourselves up for church? We'd love to hear from you.

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James and Shawn talk about James' passion for refrigeration. Refrigerators are quite amazing pieces of technology that many of us take for granted. Well, no longer! James will help you understand just how grateful you should be.

What is your favorite piece of modern technology? Are you as amazed by refrigeration as James is? Let us know.

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James’ Ode to a Refrigerator

Upon yon kitchen stands a noble shrine,

The hum of cooling whispers secrets sweet,

Oh, wondrous fridge, thy shelves of glass so clear,

In modern times, thy glory doth persist,

Shawn and James discuss one of your ideas: What's the difference between gardening in the northern hemisphere or the southern hemisphere?

While James is headed into spring and enjoying all the blooming forsythia, Shawn is headed toward winter and the dry season.

Do you enjoy gardening? What are some of your success stories—or your failures! Send us an email.

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James and Shawn discuss the pros and cons of man going to Mars, both from a secular and a spiritual perspective.

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Shawn gives James another Wikipedia article. We discuss all sorts of common misconceptions.

Are microwaves dangerous? How long is the memory span of a goldfish, actually? Did Albert Einstein fail mathematics? Do we use more or less than 10% of our brain? What is the color of blood in the human body?

These and more misconceptions are debunked! What is your favorite—or most hated!—misconception? Send us an email.

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Wikipedia - List of Common Misconceptions

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James reveals to Shawn that he is actually a conspiracy theorist who was once abducted by extraterrestrials.

What is your take on UFOs or UAPs? Have you ever seen one? What is your explanation?

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Shawn and James imagine what it would be like to talk with figures from the past. If you could ask anyone a question from the past, who would it be, and what would be the question?

We couldn't follow our own rules, but we had fun imagining what it could be like. We'd love to hear who you would talk to, or if you would rather spend a week with them as a mute. Send us an email!

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People we would like to talk to include the following: