Mel explains how building a healthy culture is critical to the success of your organization. Your employee's cultural fit is more important than his or her performance. He outlines some common mistakes leaders make when building culture, and he also lays out strategies you can try at home. Q&A follows.

Through the story of Noah's Ark beginning in Genesis 6, Mel teaches how righteousness can seem absurd in the midst of a reprobate culture. He explains some interesting details about the Ark and talks about why rainbows are symbolic of God's faithfulness to forgive us.

Pastor Mel unpacks three themes which run through the story of Jonah. These include the fact that Jonah was a prophet, that he was called to Gentiles, and that God loves "bad" people. Mel discusses how sin in our lives results in tribulation, although not all tribulation is connected to sin. He also teaches why we need to stop shaping God into our image and allow God to shape us into His.

Todd and Michael discuss how a pastor should handle members of their congregation who have been victims of violent crime. They also discuss the difference between the tithe and almsgiving, and whether or not benevolence programs discourage individual caretaking.

Through the story found in Daniel 6, Collin teaches how Daniel was a man of character, consistency, conviction, and conscience. He also explains the value of practicing the presence of God and understanding God's promises.

Through Matthew 14, Pastor Kim tells the story of Peter stepping out of the boat toward Jesus. She explains how Jesus can be your peace during turbulent times and how we can't truly know Jesus until we have faith to step out of the boat.

Todd and Michael discuss the relationship between churches and legal advisors including what kind of due diligence a church should use to protect their people. They also discuss the purpose of corrective action in church policy. The conversation turns to the value of slowing down so you can pay careful attention to each person you're pastoring.

Mel teaches strategies for how to lead yourself, your family, and your organization through times of crisis. He also explains some common mistakes people make when facing crises. Q&A follows.

Using the story of Jesus on the road to Emmaus found in Luke 24, Mel teaches about the difference between knowing Jesus and simply being around Jesus. He points out that while church ministries are great, all of them depend on the ultimate value of intimacy with Christ.

Mel, Todd, and Michael discuss what healthy vs. unhealthy self-denial looks like. They also try to pin down some wrong ways of teaching about Hell. The conversation finishes with an explanation of one of Christ's statements on divorce.