We talk about the obsession of numbers in churches and how it can quash actual evangelism. We follow up on Mike's article on The Gospel Coalition today.

A very belated podcast on the Royal Wedding and the weird structure of Anglicanism. Mike shares his surprising connection to the Royal Couple.

Mike and Alex talk about the Masterpiece Cakeshop decision and what it means for religious liberty going forward.

Alex and Mike talk over what God means for medical ethics and near-death decisions for patients and families in light of the recent case of Alfie Evans and the recent trend in the UK of courts ruling against family custody rights to ensure the death of brain-damaged children.

On this week's episode, Mike and Alex discuss the new Star Wars film as well as Star Trek: Discovery. What makes these productions different from their predecessors, and what does this tell us about the culture that produces them?

Alex and Mike turn from pessimism to optimism this week, discussing ways in which the church in America can thrive.

In part 1 of a discussion on Christianity in America, Alex and Mike speculate on the reasons for Christianity's decline in America. Stay tuned for part 2, where we discuss some of the ways we can help, and how we're hopeful for the future. An apology for the podcast audio this week--Alex was clearly recording underwater.

This week Mike and Alex give their book, movie, tv, and music recommendations, including Doomsday Book, The Tick, Little Dorritt, The Big Kahuna, Sister Wynona Carr, Midlake, and more. Mike also tells his "Fleet Foxes story."

On this week's podcast, Alex and Mike discuss the limits of presidential criticism, with the help of John Wesley. Then we discuss monuments and the need for Christians to understand their own history and traditions.