What if the greatest obstacle to love, presence, and spiritual growth is sitting in your pocket?

In this episode of Afterthoughts, we’re joined by Joey Odom, who co-founded a company helping people use their phones more intentionally. We talk about phone compulsion, proximity, and how small daily choices can reshape our faith, families, and relationships.

Why do some miracles happen and some don’t?

In Week 1 of Miracle Mindset, Doug Explores the tension of the already but not yet Kingdom of God and calls us to fast, pray and believe for the impossible. The Miracle is God’s job. The mindset is ours.

A new year, a new book, and a call to fast. Ryan shares the heart behind Free Me From Me, and the crew breaks down why fasting matters, how to start, and what kind of spiritual power it unlocks as 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting begins.

📘 Pre-order Ryan’s book Free Me From Me: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593600967/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

Learn more about 21 days of prayer and fasting: https://www.redrockschurch.com/fasting/

What if the biggest obstacle to your miracle is the way you think?

Transformation is actually possible, but the secret isn’t your power it’s God’s power. Ryan kicks off the year with a powerful message from Proverbs 3 and challenges us to stop leaning on our own understanding and start trusting God’s way. 

Before 2025 ends, we hit record one last time.

The crew reflects on the year that was, what surprised us, what stretched us, and what we’re carrying into the new year. Honest takes, unfiltered moments, and a little New Year chaos. Welcome to our LastThoughts of 2025.

Merry Christmas, Afterthinkers 🎄

This Christmas Special features our youngest guest ever, classic Christmas movie moments, and a meaningful conversation about the Christmas story, doubt, faith, and why Jesus still stands up to scrutiny. A reminder that Christmas is personal, historical, and life-changing.

Christmas finds us where we are. In this Christmas Eve message, Ethan Matott walks through the nativity and helps us find ourselves in God’s story. Christmas is for the seeker, the skeptic, and the faithful.

Kevin McCallister knew what he wanted. He was wrong. We might be too.

In Week 2 of More Christmas, Doug explores the deeper longings beneath our Christmas wish lists. Through Scripture, humor, and an unexpected look at Home Alone, this message invites us to ask what we really want not just for Christmas, but for our lives.

God doesn’t just meet our needs. He satisfies our desires with good things.

Is Christmas actually a pagan holiday? In this episode, the crew tackles one of the most common December debates and goes deep on Christmas history, December 25th, pagan festivals, Christmas trees, and what the Bible actually says. Along the way, things spiral into Home Alone theology, Mandela effects, and why meaning matters more than origin. Celebrate Christmas with confidence, clarity, and a lot of laughs.

December gets loud fast. Christmas pressure is real, but the first Christmas was anything but calm. In Matthew 1, we see how Jesus brings peace with God and peace right here in the middle of life. Peace is not a destination. Peace is a Person, and His name is Jesus.