The 2019 Word of the Year is existential. Even the college-degree-holding Radio Theology crew had to look it up to make sure they knew what it meant. But what's more surprising is what it says about our culture right now. Daron, Ryan, and Lisa talk toss that around, reminisce about the good ole days, and remind you that God is for you, not against you. He's near to you, not far away, and He has created you on purpose and for a purpose.

This is the full show that aired on 12/8/19 on 99.5 WZPL.

The best soil usually has a lot of manure in it, and when it doesn't, you actually take the leftovers and the garbage and you compost it, and then you mix it with actual manure. And it makes the soil fertile and good to grow. Maybe you're looking around at your life right now and all you can see is piles of manure or maybe you feel like a leftover. You've made decisions or decisions have been made around you. You don't feel worthy. And all you can see is all of the junk. This episode will encourage you! That garbage, those leftovers, that manure is actually going to be something that God uses to fertilize and to make your life great soil for the seeds that God wants to grow in you.

Holy December 1st, Batman! Time has flown by in 2019, and maybe you're like the Radio Theology crew, who spent an embarrassing amount of time on social media! You'll never believe how much (read: how little) time Lisa spent in the Bible app. Plus, we talk Disney+, Thanksgiving leftovers, and Lisa's insane morning with her two-year-old (spoiler alert: there is an entire bag of flour AND poop in this story).

This is the full show that aired on 12/1/19 on 99.5 WZPL.

How does it feel to hear you can't eat most of the trappings of the Thanksgiving meal? Ryan's answer might surprise you. And more importantly, the reason behind the answer may cause you to question some of the unexpected changes and challenges in your own life. Lisa also drops the truth bomb that perfection doesn't usher in gratitude, so as you prepare your Thanksgiving feasts, look for perspective over perfection, and you just might find your heart overflowing with thanksgiving.

Boom. Powerful question right off the bat from Pastor Daron this week, as the Radio Theology team digests (pun intended) Ryan's new diet mandated from his doctor and Lisa admits that mashed potatoes and gravy are her love language. We talk Thanksgiving feasts and family, and what sets Thanksgiving apart from any other Thursday dinner!

This is the full show that aired on 11/24/19 on 99.5 WZPL.

On this week's episode of Behind the Mic, Lisa's birthday week has her reflecting on 2019 with both joy and pain. Plus, the crew dives into the power of an invitation, what to do about your loneliness, and how to become a master of the margin in your life. As always, we hope you find a dash of inspiration to continue becoming who you were created to be. Your life matters, friend, and you are loved!

Another week, another epic Radio Theology show where faith, hope, love, and music reigned supreme…along with Lisa's irrational fear of sleeping in her wedding ring (seriously?!?!), Friendsgiving shenanigans (including a call from a runaway turkey and a very outraged farmer), and a Lisa's Pieces that actually had Ryan shouting, "I wish I had a uterus!"

Plus, don't miss two new segments – Kids ASK the Darndest Things and Sportsballs with Ryan. You'll hear it here, but read it now…God is for you, not against you. He is near to you, not far away, and He has created you on purpose and for a purpose!

This is the full show that aired on 11/17/19 on 99.5 WZPL.

Well, that's good news, isn't it? In this episode of Behind the Mic, Lisa shares the WHY behind her Buddy-the-Elf Christmas decorating blitz. Spoiler Alert: it was because she needed to FEEL the joy and hope of Christmas RIGHT NOW. The team also talks through stress management and why some people seem to thrive as they manage stress and others seem to have their stress managing them. No matter what you're going through and how you feel about it, this episode is a do-not-miss!

This week's show topic found the Radio Theology team at odds with each other as they debated the hot topic of how early is too early for all things Christmas! Ryan and Lisa gave it all they had, so you'll have to listen to find out if they were able to sway Pastor Daron. Lisa also shared about her good intentions with No-Spend November, and why sometimes the all-or-nothing mentality just doesn't work.

This is the full show that aired on 11/10/19 on 99.5 WZPL.

In this week's Behind the Mic, the Radio Theology crew talks about how, like Kanye, we're all just doing the best we can. Plus, they dive into why it is hard to see and remember that as we stay on the road to getting healthy, we are growing. Ryan shares how God spoke to him at a recent singing gig, and Lisa talks about how she can look back and see God's faithfulness in the past, and pray with faith for the future, but loses sight of how God is in the here and now. Of course, they'll remind you that God is for you, not against you. He is near to you, not far away. And He has created you on purpose and for a purpose.