COVID-19 is over and life is getting back to "normal!" At least, that's what it feels like for many. But in spite of surviving our mini-apocalypse of the past year, I think there are some very real changes that have taken place in our culture. In today's podcast, I talk about these changes, and the challenges that brings for the future...

C.S. Lewis once said "We are far too easily pleased." And I think that sums up much of our lives. Instead of living lives of abundance and beauty, we often settle for lesser things. In today's podcast, I talk about a life marked by flourishing, instead of a life marked by drama, toxic relationships, and self-destructive behaviors.

Leadership is a word that conjures images of CEO's, military generals, pastors, and people that are "large and in charge." Jesus had a different mindset when it came to leadership. Instead of a hierarchical chain of command, Jesus saw leadership in terms of being a servant and brotherhood. In today's podcast, I look at a different approach to leadership from the perspective of Jesus....

It's not uncommon for people to be a bit overconfident. In the Bible, Jacob was such an individual. While Jacob knew what it was like to weasel his way through life and to always come out on top, Jacob eventually faced a situation that threatened his own confidence, and where he feared for his own life. In today's podcast, I talk about those moments in life where we lose all sense of control and hope, and how God uses brokenness to shape who we are...

I recently changed jobs. After spending the past 10 years working for "The Big Bad Bank," I am pursuing a new opportunity. As a result of changing jobs, I got to thinking about my own career, and some advice I could give for those thinking about making changes in their own career. In today's podcast, I talk about my own approach to changing jobs and career growth...

"I determined to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" the apostle Paul said. In this week's podcast, I talk about why the cross remains the enduring symbol of Christianity, and the importance of the cross in our knowledge of God...

Conventional wisdom with one-sized-fits-all personal financial advice will tell you that you ALWAYS need a budget. I don't believe you always need a budget. But sometimes it might be wise. In today's podcast, I talk about the times you need a budget, but I also talk about the times where you probably don't need a budget. Listen...

We love to have opinions about everything, and to come across as knowledgeable. But the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that wisdom is to be found in our not knowing. In today's podcast I talk about what we know, and most importantly, what we don't know...

Beth Moore recently announced her departure from the Southern Baptist Convention. There has been no shortage of controversy around this, and many warring factions in and outside the denomination have exchanged blows. This controversy has me thinking about how partisan and tribal we can be in our Christian identity. In today's podcast, I tackle the issue of Christian identity, especially as it relates to our denominational affiliations...

100 years from now, nobody will probably even remember you existed. Which got me to thinking, how do we build a legacy that endures? What's that even look like? Is it even possible? In today's podcast, which is my 100th episode, I talk about the issue of milestones and legacies, and living a life of meaning. and purpose...