Have you ever wondered if your work mattered or had any real significance? You and your work matter to God, but that's not always easy to see or believe. Sometimes you have to travel halfway around the world to finally believe it. Or perhaps Randy did so he could share this story with you, so you could be told that you matter to God, and what you do matters too. Wrestling between corporate America and stepping into full-time ministry, Randy Drury came to a crossroads in his life when his company sent him to China. In this episode, listen to an incredibly moving story about God's intentionality and power to speak into someone's life, bring people to Jesus, and affirm someone's place in life after a season of wrestling and questioning.

What could be the game changer in how you experience God, His church, and His people? In this episode, Mary and Jay are joined by Randy and Charity Drury to discuss a moment in their lives that changed their lives and the trajectory of their ministry. As they share their story, you will be inspired by the passion with which they speak about their love for Jesus and serving His people. If you have ever longed to discover something you're passionate about, or felt as though there was something missing from your life but are not sure what that something is, this conversation will be an encouragement for you.

A special guest joins Mary and Jay to talk about navigating marriage, ministry, moving, having kids, working, full time ministry, and serving one another. This is a can't miss conversation with Jay's wife, and Mary's mom, Ginger McSwain. Whether you are already married, in a season of engagement, or evaluation, this conversation will be so encouraging to you! Hear Ginger and Jay reminisce on 34 years of marriage and ministry with one another, and how they have learned to support one another and the passions they sought to pursue throughout the ever changing seasons of life the Lord brought them to and through.

What makes a conversation memorable to you? In this episode, Mary shares with Jay about a memorable conversation she recently had and asks Jay what he would do in similar situation where someone very adamantly disagreed with him and his stance on something he believed in scripture. They discuss how to react, respond and reflect on conversations that take you by surprise and maybe even leave you feeling unsettled.

When it comes to where and how you spend your time, how do you know if you are willing, able, or ready, in this season of your life, to give your time away? In this episode, Mary asks Jay about what he has learned from sitting down and coaching thousands of people over years in his own church and across the country. He shares his experiences with helping people find their place in the church or in their life in light of the seasons they are in. We are called to meet people where they are and serve them in whatever season we meet them in. Being able to gauge where someone is, or where you are, in this season of your life can be invaluable as you discern for yourself or help someone else discern where and how they can spend their time and give their time away in this season of their life.

In this episode, Mary and Jay continue their discussion on time and how it relates to our Spiritual Gifts. How might your time be used more wisely and effectively if you were utilizing the gifts you have been given? When you know your spiritual gifts, you begin to see how the Lord is and has used you in ways you may have never even realized. Additionally, you can begin to leverage your time so that you can be the most effective and fulfilled version of the person the Lord designed you to be!

How do you choose to spend your discretionary time? Does that matter to God? Are you refreshed and renewed by the things you do in your free time? Do you think the way you spend your time is honoring God? What does Scripture say about how we ought to spend our time? In this episode, Mary and Jay discuss the significance of how we spend our time and the importance of being intentional with where we choose to give our time. Our time here on earth is fleeting, so we must be wise in the way we steward the time we have been given.

This might sound contradictory coming from someone who has written such a widely used spiritual gift assessment. Just like any other tool, assessments have their function and their limitations. In this episode, hear Jay's thoughts on the function of a spiritual gifts assessment, but also the limitations, and the value of knowing both.

How do you fulfill the positions and roles you have in light of how you are uniquely designed? As the chaplain for the Atlanta Braves, Jay picks a different theme each year that he will speak on throughout the season. This year he is talking about being created for a purpose. He has learned how to fulfill that purpose in light of how the Lord has wired and gifted him. In this episode, you'll not only hear about how he fulfills his role as the chaplain for the Braves but also how you can discover how to fulfill your purpose in the places and positions the Lord has brought you to.

When do you receive your spiritual gifts? How many spiritual gifts are there? Does everyone agree on what they are? How many gifts in the Bible are relative for the church today? What are some of the most controversial or misunderstood gifts in church today? In this episode, Mary asks Jay to answer some of these common and controversial questions regarding spiritual gifts and the church today.