Do guns make us safer? Are they a symbol of strength and safety, or an icon of fear? We discuss the idea of gundamentalism, and what it might take to curb the onslaught of gun violence in this country.

We also discuss the Ascension of Jesus, Pentecost, and more. It's our summer kick-off episode!

Ogun and Bryan discuss the Buffalo shooting and the underlying white supremacy and racism that motivated this horrific event. We explore ways to take action to educate, address and ultimately eradicate such ideologies. We also ask whether the Bible is helpful in addressing racism.

On this week’s episode, we welcome Shannon back from Scotland and discuss the big happenings while she was gone, most notably the pending challenge to Roe v. Wade. Why is the US uniquely fixated on this issue, and what does it really mean to be pro-life? We discuss all of that and more!

We discuss current threats to the planet, the role of faith communities in creation care, and various ways of viewing the resurrection. And you don't want to miss: we kick off the show sharing the dumbest ways we've been injured.

Tune in! It's our post-Easter episode.

In our Holy Week episode, we ask why foot washing hasn't caught on, despite Jesus' explicit call to wash one another's feet. We also explore the figure of Judas, whether he is unfairly maligned, and how he might be a reflection of ourselves. Finally, we share what meaning(s) we you attach to Jesus death and to his resurrection. And surprising no one, Bryan says black jelly beans are the best Easter candy.

Bryan walks into a conversation between Derrick and Shannon about Palm Sunday and whether Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem was triumphant. We also ask what people will be nostalgic for in forty years and consider the founding of Islam. Tune in! It's our pre-Holy Week show.

And yes, Bryan’s audio improves after a rough start.

We react to the Will Smith - Chris Rock altercation at the Oscars. Who is to blame? Who wins and who loses? Plus, time travel vs teleportation, and how to have difficult conversations well.

We discuss bad life decisions, controlling the Scriptures, and spirituality at the doctor’s office. Plus, how do you bridge the gap from intention to action?

Is it possible to be too positive? What is the difference between negative thoughts and negative feelings? We discuss, and also explore compassion fatigue, when it feels hard to care anymore. Finally, are we in control of anything, and what might youth ministry look like going forward? It’s a jam-packed hour of good conversation.

Bonus: what famous movie have Ogun and Bryan never seen?

This week we discuss Jesus in the desert and whether he could have made a good sandwich out of those stones or turned them into a cold beverage. We also discuss whether we would submit ourselves to an artificial utopia or ride in autonomous vehicles. And will some strong political statements by Ukrainian religious leaders make a difference?