Listen to this special crossover episode with breaking the surface podcast on mental health and ministry! This week Ethan and Jonathan talk to the breaking the surface podcast about how to navigate the important sides of ministry while being conscientious of the mental and spiritual implications.

Join Ethan as he has an amazing convo with bestselling author S. D. Smith, as they talk about writing, story, and the importance of the baptized imagination. —————————————————————

S. D. Smith is the author of The Green Ember Series, a bestselling middle-grade adventure saga. The Green Ember has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and spent time as the number one bestselling audiobook in the world on Audible. Smith’s stories

are captivating readers across the globe who are hungry for “new stories with an old soul.” Vintage adventure. Moral imagination. Classic virtue. Finally,

stories we all love. You can find out more about Sam at his website www.sdsmith.com.

This week is a dive into one of the biggest cinematic franchises in history, Star Wars. Join Ethan and Jonathan as they nerd out about a family’s saga of redemption. From episode I-IX, and the tv series, and anthologies that have made this galaxy what it is. Ethan and Jonathan talk about the craft, arc, worldview, and overall story of the greatest Space Opera ever told, that may make you rethink what Star Wars is all about.

In this final part of the Purpose of Life trilogy, Ethan and Jonathan address the duty of the Christian Church. A lot is said, and it is one episode you won’t want to miss.

This week Ethan and Jonathan go deep in part 2 of of the Purpose of Life series, as they discuss what the purpose of the Christian’s life. From the words of Jesus to the 1828 Webster Dictionary. This is an episode you want to miss.

In this week’s episode Ethan and Jonathan sit down and start a three week series on what the purpose of life is. From Ecclesiastes and George Washington, to the Gospels and MLK. Ethan and Jonathan talk what what being human is all about.

This week, Deputy Director of Generation Joshua, Jeremiah Lorrig joins Ethan to discuss the topic of Just War. The Who, the Why, and the How is what this episode is all about. From ancient India epics to WW2 history, Ethan and Jeremiah talk about Just War through the ages. You can follow Jeremiah @jlorrig and Generation Joshua @generationjoshua.

Join Ethan as he talks about the classic story of Fahrenheit 451, and how it applies to our world today. Listen as he talks about the the battle between Mass Media and books, as well the necessity of good books. Along with all of this, Ethan addresses the stock markets, childhood, cancel culture, and the reason the left always wants to cancel everything.

A special episode about Good Friday where Ethan talks about the cosmic implications of the crucifixion and all it entails.

Join Ethan as he dives into the theological water of grace, by talking about the war of ideas within the church. Follow along as we go from the ideas of “The Cost of Discipleship” to the lyrics of “Amazing Grace” Ethan grapples with a topic that has been plaguing the church.