Is reading really that important? On today's episode, Ashley and special guest Grace discuss the importance of reading, as well as what they've learned from their most recent reads.

Music - Strawberry Swing by Coldplay

End Clip - Jungle Jam and Friends the Radio Show - "Red, Yellow, Black, & Plaid?"

Who was Karl Marx and what did he believe? Today's episode dives into the opening of Richard Wurmbrand's book "Marx and Satan," revealing Marx's childhood understanding of Christianity and his eventual descent into a satanic worldview which has influenced culture at large through the ideologies he propagated.

You can learn more about Richard Wurmbrand's story of persecution for Christ with this short produced by Voice of the Martyrs - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=614xOxV0Rl8

Listen to the audiobook of Marx and Satan here - https://youtu.be/-4Hvj1FrNzE

In this fun, NPR-style episode, Ashley speaks on daily annoyances and why we should celebrate them as opportunities instead of despairing of them as interruptions.

Sound bytes in order of appearance

- Pollyanna, 1960

- John Tesh commentary on the 1996 Women's Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia

- Monty Python & the Holy Grail

- The Princess Bride

- The Sound of Music, 1965

Nick and Ashley discuss virtual reality, tribalism, and the differences and similarities between men and woman. 

This week, Ashley's sister Lexie joins her for a heavy talk on a light-hearted topic--humor! Having a good sense of humor is key to enjoying life and making life enjoyable for others. It also is a dose of good medicine and can even play an important role in keeping us humble! Tune in for a fun and, hopefully, enlightening chat. 

When it comes to a "good" movie or a "good" piece of art, how do we know what "good" really is? Is it fancy graphics? Well-produced sound? Or does it have something to do with the soul of the piece, even if it seems low-brow, under-developed, or possibly even childish? Join us on this weeks adventure as we ramble a bit about life and dive into what it means to cultivate our aesthetic judgement. 

Today, Nick and Ashley discuss the difference between meditation and prayer and the effects of both practices on our lives. 

This week, Nick and Ashley discuss a smattering of topics--chiefly about the Hollywood versus the Biblical vision of love and the consequences of both views. 

Join Nick and Ashley this week as they discuss the ever-present quandary of identity and what ought to define us as human beings and individuals. 

In this first episode, Nick and Ashley discuss the question of God and how his presence or absence affects our daily lives.