In 2026, every philosophy, lifestyle, and spiritual path is a finger tap away. So how do you know which one actually leads somewhere good? This week, Brian Ross steps into Acts 17 — where Paul walked into one of history's most pluralistic cities and raised a deeper question about truth, character, and what ultimately defines a life well lived. Whether you've been following Jesus for decades or you're not sure what you believe, this conversation is for you.

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Special Guest: Brian Ross.

Everywhere you turn, someone is telling you what it takes to belong. Have the right views. Follow the right rules. Fit the right mold.

In Acts 15, the early church faced a question that still matters today: Who gets welcomed in?

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What if the most influential movement in history began with a handful of ordinary, uncertain people? The Book of Acts tells the story of how a small group, convinced something extraordinary had happened, carried a message that reshaped cultures and lives.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/N7U9MBwm9uE

Many people long for connection, purpose, and a place to belong. What if the next step isn’t finding the right place, but helping create it for someone else?

In It’s Our Turn, Forrest Jenan explores how simple acts of service open the doors for hope, community, and faith to grow in real, everyday life together for everyone.

Life can feel steady one moment and unravel the next. Plans shift, news arrives, pressure builds, and suddenly you’re navigating waters you never expected to face.

In Surviving Mayhem, Darrin Cantrell recounts the powerful moment between Jesus and Peter, and uncovers a steady presence in the middle of life’s storms.

We don’t rise to the occasion; we default to our training. When life gets heavy, we rely on what has been shaped inside us.

In Part 2 of Beyond the Playbook, discover how simple, daily rhythms create the right conditions for a life of purpose, allowing deep transformation to take root so you can play the game with confidence.

YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49560801

Life often feels like being thrown onto a field without knowing the plays. We try to play the game and follow the rules, yet we still feel overwhelmed when the ball snaps.

In Part 1 of Beyond the Playbook, discover how to move beyond religious performance and internalize a rhythm of grace that makes love your second nature.

What am I doing with my life? This questions usually shows up around big moments—birthdays, transitions, burnout—or late at night when everything finally quiets down. Deep down, there’s a desire to believe our lives are pointed toward something meaningful—something worth the energy we’re giving to it.

In Part 4 of Being Human, Forrest Jenan leans into a simple but challenging idea: our lives are already being given away, one day and one decision at a time. The real question isn’t if we’ll give them away, but what we’re giving them to.

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YOUVERSION NOTES: http://bible.com/events/49557621

Most of us feel the pressure to explain who we are—what defines us, what makes us matter, and how we should be seen. In a world where everything feels fluid and constantly changing, that pressure can be exhausting. When identity becomes something you have to build, edit, and defend, it never really feels finished.

In Part 3 of Being Human, Forrest Jenan explores a deeper question beneath all the noise: Who gets to define you? Through an ancient story and an honest look at our cultural moment, we’ll consider what it means to be known before we perform, valued before we prove, and grounded in something more stable than shifting labels.

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Most of us answer the question “Who are you?” with job titles, family roles, or interests. But somewhere along the way, those answers stop feeling solid. Careers shift, families are complicated, and interests change. Underneath the small talk is a deeper tension: If all these labels disappeared, would I still know who I am—and would it matter?

In Part 2 of Being Human, Brian Ross explores the grounding idea your worth isn’t something you earn or defend, but something you carry into every room you enter. And if that’s true, it reshapes how you see yourself, how you let others treat you, and how you show up for people who are different from you.

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/fBR_IX4Cw_I

Special Guest: Brian Ross.