We have a real rock star on the podcast this week! Shaun Tomczak played lead guitar for Sidewalk Prophets, and we get to hear what life on the road is like. Jennifer and Daniel learn what numbers on a guitar is all about. We get into some parenting talk like being a taxi service, kids playing multiple sports, and renting musical instruments. Shaun shares a heart wrenching story about the loss of his daughter, Lucy. We get to hear how God can use tragedy to build community and strength. We top it off with more music talk, Shaun playing golf with TobyMac, and Garth Brooks is (kind of) texting about our podcast!

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We wrap up the book of James in this jammed pack episode. We start with Ty giving a recap of his trip to Savannah, including some Forrest Gump history. Then there is a hot Cheetos challenge / review. We call Ryan's wife Dawn to help settle a debate about peanut butter - is it sweet or savory. Oh, and then we get back to our look at James and discuss how the tongue is a fire and can lead to all kinds of trouble. Heavenly wisdom, friendship with the world, boasting about your future, and following through on what you know to be right are some of the topics we touch on. James gives us a great view of how to have a deeper, more meaningful relationship with God.

James is a book of the bible that gives some instruction of how to have true faith in God and what that looks like in our daily lives. In this episode we look at the first two chapters and discuss some of those topics. What does our faith walk really look like? Do we count consider hard times as joy? Do we doubt God even as we are praying and asking for something? Can we really lie to ourselves more easily than we lie to others? Do we fear demons more than we fear God? We hit on all of this and more. Plus we blindside Ty Dean with a phone call and a heavy hitting question.

We are kicking this week off with some jokes! Some are better than others, but let's be honest - even a bad joke can bring a smile to your face. Brandon and Daniel face off against Ryan and Stefano to see which team can make the other laugh the most. Think you can do better and make it through without laughing? Good luck!

Sometimes there is a fracture in a friendship or relationship. In this episode we discuss the process of reconciliation to repair those fractured relationships. We briefly discuss the story of Jacob and Esau, and then get into steps of forgiveness, reconciliation, and restoration. Jennifer and Daniel both share stories of broken friendships which, to this point, have had different outcomes. We also talk about our personality types from a previous episode: https://youtu.be/82IZ8Ww-6SY

Dana and Jason Morrow share a moving story about how God has carried their family through one of the hardest trials in life - a sick child. Just after their son, Reece, was born they were told there was an issue with his heart. Reece had a heart procedure done at 4 days old, open heart surgery at 13 years old, and a whole lot of details in between. Hear how God has answered prayers and been with them all along the way.

Who should I vote for? What are the issues? What do the candidates believe in and stand for? Does my vote even matter? My Faith Votes is an organization that looks to answer these questions and more. On this episode we speak with Laurel Brooks, National Director of Engagement, and she explains the ministry purpose of MFV. We find out why they are supported by a large number of public figures, and why it is more important than ever to vote.

Carlos Santiago has done it all. He has stared as the voice of a Disney show, been on a Netflix series, created and performed in a viral video with over 8 million views, sang with Andrea Bocelli, worked with Michael W. Smith, Ed Sheeran, and on and on. Not to mention he has also voiced video game characters and teaches at a college. To go along with his angelic voice, he has perfect hair as well. Carlos talks about growing up in Puerto Rico, moving to the US, singing, flying to London to sing karaoke, and so much more!

It's the conclusion to the greatest animal tournament ever! Who will take home the crown and be the king of the Ark? We started with 16 animals and we will narrow it down to 1 winner in this episode. Grab the popcorn and get ready for the exciting conclusion. and again, no animals were harmed during this imaginary tournament.

Have you ever wondered which animal on Noah's Ark was the strongest? Well we have the answer because we put 16 of the toughest animals on the Ark in a head to head bracket tournament to see which one would be crowned as champion. Do you agree with our picks? Let the debate begin! No animals were harmed during this imaginary tournament.