*This encore presentation originally aired on October 8, 2021 Scott Hubbard, author at desiringgod.org, joins Bill to discuss four lies that lead to a lazy relationship with God through his article, The Sluggard in Me. Then through the story of Job, Bible teacher Thom Berkowitz helps us see that God desires a deep relationship with us -- yet we often approach Him as a transaction.

When are resolutions good and when are they bad? Today Dr. Andy Schuttinga and Bill explore how our need for growth can come for a place of "self" verses a place of surrender to God, and that success is often found when your are accountable to others.

According to re-known philosopher Descartes, " I think, therefore I am." But what happens when a scholar, for whom philosophy is not only his joy but also his livelihood, has his ability to think suddenly stripped away? Does he become a "non-being"? Ken Samples joins Bill to discuss what he learned about consciousness through his trial with brain lesions.

Our unofficial panel of menfolk are back! Tom Parrish, Tom Brock, and Justin Jeppesen give their unique male perspectives on listener questions. They discuss a variety of topics including, being double minded, doubt and faith, physical healing, drawing near to God, tattoos, communion, and much more.

They were real people-just like us. By studying the lives of Old Testament Bible's characters, we can develop a stronger knowledge of God's Word and draw closer to Him in the process. Bill and co-host Peter Kapsner welcome special guest Mark Muska to teach on Jehoiada from 2 Kings 11-12, and 2 Chronicles 21-24.

J. Warner Wallace, a cold-case homicide detective, popular national speaker, and best-selling author discuss several topics such as an untested personal testimony, certainty of scripture, how not to invite heresy, and much more.

We all experience difficult relationships. Author P. Brian Noble talks with Bill on how we can handle tough relationships in a way that brings peace to our lives and glory to God through his book Living Reconciled: 7 Ways to Bring Peace to Your Most Difficult Relationships. We often begin a new year with many resolutions --and prayer is often an area that we wish to address. Bible teacher Beverly Coniaris joins Bill to inspire us to dust-off our prayer life.

We review the latest news from the nation's capital with Rob Bluey, executive editor of The Daily Signal. A good friend doesn't act in self-interest but rather in character and integrity. Author Greg Bourgond joins Bill to discuss David's best friend Jonathan through 1 Samuel 14.

Economist Anne Bradley discusses labor shortage, inflation, fiscal responsibility, and much more. Then Chris Palmer sheds light on the fruits of the Spirit through a deeper understanding of the Greek words used in 1 Corinthians 12 vs 1 -14.

We take a humorous look at news and life with friend and colleague Patrick Albanese. Then Pastor David Myles joins Bill and Rosey Brausen for the Monday Afternoon Mix to discuss the Lord's prayer found in Matthew 6: 5-13. Books mentioned by David Myles:

• Tyndale Chronological Study Bible
• Table of Inwardness by Calvin Miller