Brian Zahnd returns to the show to discuss deconstructing deconstruction, snark, Nietzsche, and his new book When Everything's on Fire. 

The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis joins the show to discuss rebuilding church, self-love, joy, and her new book Fierce Love.

Becca Stevens returns to the show to discuss smoking, sacred space, honesty, where to purchase Christmas presents, and her new book Practically Divine.

Pastor Levi Lusko joins the show to discuss grief, fear, the loss of his daughter, and his newest book Roar Like a Lion.

Enneagram master teacher Suzanne Stabile returns to the show to discuss balance, intelligence centers, and her new book The Journey Toward Wholeness. 

Dr. Hillary McBride joins the show to discuss bodies, emotions, Canada and her new book The Wisdom of Your Body. 

Annie F. Downs returns to the show to discuss the discipline of fun, Ted Lasso, and her new book What Sounds Fun to You. 

On episode 470 we dip into the listener mailbag to discuss finding joy in adversity, compromise, concussions, and Mimetic Theory. 

Scott Harrison joins the show to discuss his NGO charity: water, hopelessness, generosity, and his book Thirst.

Philip Yancey joins the show to discuss growing up in legalistic fundamentalism, grace, being a racist, and his memoir Where the Light Fell.