Slow Climb

Jacob and Herb discuss immigration, growing up as a DACA kid from Mexico, and the current fears associated with living as a non-citizen in the USA. They also touch on the value of being known and loved within a trusted community of believers, and their shared loved of country music.

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Jacob and Ryan discuss why he killed his oldest daughter’s hermit crab when she was only 9 years old, and how he’s going to redeem that devastating failure by taking great care of his first grandchild, due later this summer. They also discuss Jesus, marriage, music, and their all-time favorite concert memories.

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Jacob and Ben shamelessly indulge in nearly two hours of hot takes on bands and musical artists. They hit on Wilco, Kanye West, Garth Brooks, Mumford & Sons, Outkast, Eric Clapton, Nickelback, Iron & Wine, and so many more.

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Jacob and Emily talk about hearing the voice of God in the drag queens, and in the wilderness, and within our very selves. They also discuss their own personal revelations about sexuality and who goes to hell, and unlearning wrong thinking, and the lifelong process of figuring out who we are in the world.

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Jacob and Stephen discuss his origin story, his discovery of music and ministry, and the impact of race in America from the perspective of a Black man in the South.

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Jacob and Padre discuss his origin story, military experience, what it means to be an Army Chaplain, the significance of knowing what your true name is, and the meaning and value of tattoos as a modern day monument to the big moments in life that shape us.

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Jacob and Dani talk about death, grief, oversharing, giving up control, and the vast community of people it takes to raise kids.

Click here to watch the slideshow from Matt’s memorial service.

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Election Day Special! Jacob and Robert discuss the final days of Robert’s campaign leading up to election day, March 3rd, 2026. Robert is running for Pulaski County Circuit Court, 3rd Division. To learn more about Robert, visit his campaign website here.

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Jacob and Peyton discuss their many adventures climbing mountains together in Colorado, their shared loved of Castle Bluff, and the people who had the biggest impact on their lives musically.

To learn more about Castle Bluff, click here.

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Jacob and Maddy discuss fun memories of her amazing wedding in Italy, and talk about what it’s like to have two kids in the hospital with major medical emergencies at the same time.

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