Our unofficial panel of menfolk is back! Patrick Albanese, Tom Brock, Peter Kapsner, and Tom Parish join Bill to give their unique male perspectives on the differences between feelings and facts, submitting our opinions to God's truth, why we pray for lost people, banjo interludes, replacement theology, and more.

The holidays are not always happy. Pastor David Myles shares his personal story of love and loss, and helps us open our hearts this holiday season, ready to step toward difficult conversations and relationships as ministers of reconciliation.

Difficult relationships can be healed; toxic relationships need to be ended. Gary Thomas helps us find freedom from toxic people from his book, "When to Walk Away." Then scholar and blogger Rebecca Rhee describes how God used a pair of silver glasses to show her His abiding love.

Our enemy seeks to kill and destroy nations, as well as individuals. Dr. Michael Brown helps us recognize the symptoms of spiritual attack on our nation and how to turn the tide. Then Greg Koukl revisits his classic apologetics primer, "Tactics," and how to artfully, comfortably guide conversations toward Jesus.

Was Jesus really born of a virgin? How can we believe the miracle of the Son's incarnation? And why does it even matter? J. Warner Wallace uses his expertise as a cold-case detective to help us examine the evidence, and see why the facts lead us to faith in Christ.

In our busy, distracted world, have we lost our sense of wonder for God? Pastor Jason Stonehouse encourages us to quiet our souls and rediscover the awe that the same almighty, all-powerful Creator that spoke the world into existence deeply loves you, and wants to be with you.

Our pets can teach us so much about love and devotion. Our friend, David Wheaton shares how God changed his life through a very special yellow lab named Ben. Then we dive deep into the Bible's background, systematic theology, modern miracles, and more with theologian Craig Keener.

Are you living a spiritual adventure? Beth Guckenberger says our lives become joyous adventures when we turn away from fear, and start saying yes to God. Then pastor Robby Gallaty shares his powerful story, how an accident, alcohol, and addiction ultimately led him to God, from his book "Recovered."

One of our favorite Christmas traditions: talking with author Ace Collins to take a closer look at some beloved Christmas carols and traditions.

We love our traditional Christmas scenes of tiny stables, grouchy inn-keepers, and three wise men. But how do they stack up with scripture? Let's take a look at the historical and cultural context of the Christmas story with author and theologian Ian Paul.