James and Mia are responding to a listener who asked them to share their favorite Christmas carols, and you may be surprised at their choices! Both lean toward the darker end of the spectrum. Discover how James and Mia find Christmas hope in the minor keys. And if you find this podcast helpful, spread the word by sharing, rating, reviewing, and subscribing.

If God has already determined how He's going to act, what's the use of prayer? James & Mia tackle this perplexing question, which came to mind as Mia processed the church's recent sermon series on prayer. For more on the related topic of reconciling God's sovereignty and man's responsibility, check out Season 3 Episode 6 of this podcast. And don't forget to spread the word- share, rate, review, and subscribe!

We call this time of year the season of Advent, but have you ever stopped to ask what the word 'Advent' means? James and Mia dive into that question this episode. And while you probably knew Advent centers on Jesus's arrival, you may be surprised how much it also has to do with another constant theme of the Christian life: waiting. If you find this podcast helpful, spread the word by sharing, rating, reviewing, and subscribing.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, James & Mia explore how God can change our hearts toward the difficult people in our lives. The starting point could be as simple as genuinely expressing gratitude for their good qualities out loud. Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Has bitterness ever impeded your worship? James & Mia address a question from a former worship pastor struggling with this problem. They offer practical encouragement that can help all of us better prepare our hearts for corporate worship on Sundays. Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

There are few better ways to enlarge your view of what God's doing in our world than to go on an overseas mission trip. Mia recently returned from visiting church partners in the United Kingdom. In this episode, she shares some of the inspiring and surprising work God is up to "across the pond."  If you find this podcast helpful, spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

The heartbreaking loss of a friend in childhood prompted one listener to ask, "Can faithful practicing Jews be saved?" James explores that tender question with pastoral care firmly anchored in the Scriptures. If you find this podcast helpful, spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

James & Mia wrap up their three-week series on living deeply during an election cycle. They conclude by drawing out the importance of prayer, having a spirit of healing, and fixing our eyes on Christ as we prepare to head to the voting booth. Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

Why do faithful Christians often find themselves voting for different candidates? And how should Christ-followers treat those they disagree with politically? In the second part of a series on living deeply during an election, James shares biblical and personal insights into both questions.  Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

As we head down the home stretch of the presidential election, James & Mia begin a three-week series on how to live deeply during election season. In this kickoff episode, James unpacks why Christians should neither underestimate or overestimate the importance of politics. Find this podcast helpful? Spread the word! Share, rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.