Insight Incorporated

Ian and James explore prioritizing Scripture or the Holy Spirit, milk and meat as images for Christian growth, spiritual lukewarmness, and what it means to meet pressing needs close to home. They discuss what it means to live out Christian faith through attentive, Spirit-led love rather than measurable religious success. They explore practical atheism, serving needs close to home, humility in Christian community, and the challenge of trusting God with outcomes that cannot be quantified.

A. A. Kostas shares his extraordinary journey from childhood in Canada to a nomadic life across Asia, driven by a spiritual calling and a desire to live authentically. We explore themes of faith, community, mystical experiences, and the nature of Christian fellowship in a complex world.

Check out A.A.'s substack: https://waymarkers.substack.com

Grab some poetry from A.A. here: LUMINOX

In this episode, we explore the power of community building through conversations, focusing on the Estuary model. Jaymus Woods shares how these gatherings foster deep connections, trust, and shared humanity, especially in a fragmented society.

Check out more about Estuary here: https://www.estuaryhub.com

In this conversation, Ross Byrd joins Ian to explore how truth, goodness, and beauty belong together—and why beauty helps make faith tangible in everyday life. They discuss Sabbath, prayer, work, family, technology, and the hidden costs of modern life. Ross shares why roots matter more than appearances, how daily habits can shape a more grounded faith.

Ross Byrd leads VB Fellows in Virginia Beach and writes Patient Kingdom on Substack. His work focuses on faith, wisdom, and building a rooted life. If you’re looking for a more embodied approach to Christianity—one that values community, patience, and the rhythms of ordinary life—this conversation offers a thoughtful place to start.

Ross's Proverbs: https://www.patientkingdom.com/p/21-proverbs-for-the-digital-age

Ross's Substack: https://www.patientkingdom.com

VB Fellows: https://vbfellows.com

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Chapters

0:00 Don't Trade Beauty and Goodness for Truth

9:17 Make Space for God. Remember the Sabbath

22:25 Money is a Trick, But You Can Trick the Trickster

34:38 Be More Religious

41:41 Honor Your Father and Mother by Redeeming Them In You

52:04 Embrace the "Slave Phases"

56:53 Roots Before Fruits

1:05:48 Be a Homemaker

1:15:41 Pray Wordless Prayers in the Car

1:25:32 When God is Pruning You, He's Holding You Close

1:35:07 You Can't See What You're Not Paying Attention To

1:38:18 Resist the Disembodiment of the Car

1:43:56 Evangelism is Tilling the Soil of Other People's Hearts

1:53:30 Above All Else ABIDE

In this episode, Zachary Wagner and Ian explore the biblical and psychological dimensions of masculinity, virtue, risk, and spiritual leadership. They discuss how to cultivate virtue in fatherhood, the dangers of modern vices, and the importance of being led by the Spirit in everyday life.

Grab Zachary's book here.

Follow Zachary on Substack.

In this episode, Andrew McLuhan explores the profound influence of media as extensions of human powers, the circular nature of media and message, and the importance of understanding invisible forces shaping our culture. We get into Marshall McLuhan's theories, the concept of figure and ground, and the role of media in community and societal change.

Follow Andrew:

X @amicusadastra

https://themcluhaninstitute.com

https://mcluhan.substack.com

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Check Out Russ's Cocktail Lounge in Wellington, ON: https://www.barduchess.com

Joe Boyd and Ian explore the nature of faith, deconstruction, and the role of the Bible in modern spirituality. They discuss how personal experiences, mysticism, and historical context shape beliefs and the importance of flexibility in faith.

Follow Joe:

Substack: Joe Boyd (The Deconstructed Pastor)

Preorder his book here: eBook

Or here: Hardcover

In this episode, Garrett and Ian explore the profound relationship between identity, faith, and community. They discuss how false identities shape our lives, the role of prayer, and the importance of understanding our true self in relation to God's story.

In this episode, Ian and James explore the significance of creeds, symbols, and the relationship between tradition and modern faith practices. They discuss how ancient symbols and doctrines can be revitalized for contemporary relevance and the importance of understanding the foundational truths of Christianity. They discuss how practical engagement with these concepts leads to a richer understanding of life and spirituality.

The Genesis Lecture: https://youtu.be/Ifi5KkXig3s?si=rG6CT0aEeoySRYIV

Shari shares her extensive experience in homesteading, living remotely in Canada since 1997, and the profound lessons learned about self-sufficiency, community, and living in harmony with nature. This episode explores the realities of a rural lifestyle, the importance of personal responsibility, and the spiritual rhythm of working with the land. In this episode, Shari and Ian explore the deep connections between creation, language, imagination, and technology. They discuss how understanding nature and divine imagination can transform our view of the world and ourselves.

Check out what Shari is up to:

@RestoringMeaning:

Lives of the Saints: Live Tuesdays at 6pm PST

On Faerie Stories with Eugene Terekhin (@eugeneterekhin on Substack)

 ⁨@grailcountry⁩  series:

Meditations on the Tarot

Apocalypse of Saint John