The world is mourning the loss of evangelist Billy Graham. Countless people were introduced to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior through his bold proclamations of the Gospel. But how is the church today different than the church in his heyday? Brian and Kathleen explore this question in this week’s episode. 

Whether we like it or not, Christians are generally accepted to be bad tippers. This idea flew around Facebook recently after a church made a seemingly innocent mistake on a large take-out order. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen tell the story and try to unravel the mess.

Max Lucado. Beth Moore. Ed Stetzer. Shane Claiborne. Dr. Russell Moore. Bill Hybels. Thabiti Anyabwile. They were among a large group of Evangelical leaders that published a full-page ad in the Washington Post calling for immigration reform. Their words were brief, specific, and clear. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen share the details of what they’re calling for and ponder whether other Christians should join them.

 Devices like Google Home and Amazon’s Alexa were really popular gifts this past holiday season. But an increasing number of Christians are upset with Google and are posting about it on social media. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen share the details of the controversy and discuss whether it’s worth getting publicly upset about.

An increasing number of churches are offering online giving options. Could this eventually make taking an offering during worship obsolete? And if so, does that matter? In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen take a look at the latest statistics about churches and digital technology. They also explore the potential impact it could have on worship.

You can’t reach your goals without identifying the obstacles you might face. This is true for both individuals and groups. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen share ideas from listeners and leading evangelicals about what challenges the American church will face in 2018.

It’s well known that young people are leaving the church in significant numbers. Many experts have tried to determine the cause. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen examine one eyebrow-raising theory about how to build the church of the future through today’s Christian kids.

If we want to make disciples, we have to learn how to be friends with those who don’t follow Jesus. But how can we maintain healthy friendships with those who have a completely different worldview? In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen have an honest conversation with Kathleen’s friend Ryan. He’s a self-professed agnostic, and they’ve been friends for years. What’s their secret, and what does he really think of Kathleen’s faith? Eavesdrop on the conversation.

Church is a great place to deepen your journey with Jesus alongside other believers. But that might not be the case for those struggling with mental illness. In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen discuss their own struggles with anxiety, and how to open up about mental health in church.

Before we let Christmas get too far behind us, Brian and Kathleen decided to do something special for you. In this week’s episode, they debate a variety of holiday-related things for no particular reason at all. And Brian rants about the Little Drummer Boy. Again.