Dr. Dean Given has spent his career as a behavior health psychologist and as a faithful participant and volunteer leader in the church. He graciously agreed to sit down with his son to discuss the Sea of Galilee, Bob Newhart, and a whole host of other things, including an encouragement to you, PCOM, for the ways you've been making the hope of Jesus present through friendship, beauty, and emotional wholeness.

Books to get you going, if you’re interested in practical theology, following Jesus, and loving your neighbors through friendship, beauty, and emotional wholeness.

Dan talks about Ride and our identity in Christ

How micro-changes can be better for our souls than big, impossible goals. Plus: what’s the first bird you encountered this year?

Elton climbs a tree, Easten whistles in the talent show, Steph and Jeff look on with gratitude as the students and leaders minister to their children.

How God meets us in the twelve days of Christmas.

Should we save Christmas music for after Advent? Pastor Courtney weighs in on Christmas hymns, Advent carols, and agreeing to disagree.

Dan talks about a recent white elphant gift exchange and the nature of gifts and the Christmas story

Pastor Courtney’s opinion on the greatest of the greats.

Zechariah and Mary practice silent observance of an incredible gift.

Jeff practices wildly sharing too quickly about new kitchen techniques!