In this opening episode, I explain why Christians need to become grounded and settled in the faith. Using Thomas Watson’s A Body of Divinity and Colossians 1:23, I argue that many Christians today know controversies, personalities, and secondary issues better than they know the central doctrines of Christianity.

I also introduce the goal of this series: working through the Westminster Shorter Catechism to build steady, rooted, confessional Christians. Catechism is not busywork. It is foundation work for worship, obedience, suffering, discernment, and faithful living in an unstable age. 

Music: Exit by Beyza & Contemporary by Cody High 

In this episode, Michael asks Mark Driscoll about ministering to men and raising up the next generation of pastors. 

In this episode, Michael discusses the "antifragile" role teasing and even bullying play in male socialization. 

In this episode, Michael explains the earthly responsibilities that flow from our dual citizenship. 

In this episode, Michael reviews the three actions you can take to get your spouse to change. 

In this episode, Michael shares the conversation he had with Heath Druzin of the Extremely American podcast. 

On this episode, Michael discusses modesty and why principles are superior to particulars. 

In this episode, Michael discusses feminine social checks and how to deal with them. 

In this episode, Michael talks about the importance of the spiritual and natural families. 

In this episode, Michael talks about his approach to marriage counseling.