We're taking a two-week break, but while we're away, enjoy a few of our top-rated episodes. We'll be back with brand new content in the New Year!

The culture war narrative says faith is dying. The data says something completely different. In this episode, Jamie and Justin Brierley reveal the spiritual comeback that's rewriting the rules of belief in America. Hear the stories behind the statistics and find out why even hardened atheists are starting to ask bigger questions about God.

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We're taking a two-week break, but while we're away, enjoy a few of our top-rated episodes. We'll be back with brand new content in the New Year!

Join Jamie as he sits down with renowned Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin to explore the book of First John. In this conversation, Jen breaks down the three crucial tests John gives believers: the test of truth (doctrine), the test of love, and the test of obedience.

Find Jen's resources at jenwilkin.net, including her study "Abide" covering First, Second, and Third John.

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Parenting often swings between sacred and chaotic, but Justin Earley believes those everyday moments are shaping us far more than we realize. In this episode, Jamie and Justin explore how the unnoticed rhythms of a household—bedtime routines, rushed mornings, shared meals, even the way we handle phones—form the spiritual life of both parents and children.

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Resources:

• Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley - Amazon
• The Common Rule by Justin Whitmel Earley - Amazon
• The Common Rule: Teen Edition by Justin Whitmel Earley - Amazon
• Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley - Amazon
• The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley - Amazon
• Hang 10 Movement - Free resource for parents: hang10movement.com
• Justin's Website: justinwhitmearley.com
• Follow Justin on Instagram: @justinwhitmearley

Scripture References:

• Romans 12:1 - "In view of God's mercies, offer your bodies as living sacrifices"
• The Book of James - Faith without works

Is the 10% tithe (the practice of giving 10% of one's income) a biblical command today? Dr. Tom Schreiner makes the case that it's not; and shares his understanding of what the New Testament teaches about giving.

Tom also tackles tough practical questions: Should you give to parachurch organizations over your local church? What if you don't trust how your church uses money? Can you face church discipline for not giving?

Dr. Tom Schreiner is Professor of New Testament at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of numerous commentaries and books on biblical theology.

Resources:

• Key Scripture passages: 2 Corinthians 8-9, Philippians 4, Matthew 23, Acts 10-11
• 7 Reasons Christians Are Not Required to Tithe - Tom Schreiner's article at The Gospel Coalition
• Schreiner's commentaries on Hebrews and Revelation

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What if Christians could predict cultural shifts before they happen; and prepare the church to meet them with the gospel?

Jamie sits down with Collin Hansen from the Gospel Coalition to explore "cultural climatology"; the art of reading cultural trends and anticipating what's coming next. From the collapse of Christendom to the rise of AI-driven relationships, Collin unpacks how massive cultural forces are reshaping society and what it means for faith.

Resources:

The Gospel Coalition

Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics

Gospelbound Podcast

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Anger feels justified. Natural. Even holy. But what if it's stealing more from you than you realize? Jamie and Brant Hansen tackle this controversial question, dismantling common assumptions about an emotion we've all felt but rarely understand. They explore what happens when we stop justifying our anger and start experiencing the transformative power of grace and forgiveness; in our relationships, our hearts, and our walk with God.

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What can wildflowers teach us about faith? Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons joins Jamie Trussell to explore how these resilient blooms model trust, rest, and unhurried living. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, Ruth reveals how embracing dormancy, dependency, and God's timing can transform the way we live.

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New Testament professor Dr. Jonathan Pennington reveals why the Sermon on the Mount isn't impossible standards but Jesus' philosophy for the good life. He shows how Jesus dialogues with Greek philosophy while offering a different path to human flourishing through relationship with God. Discover how biblical flourishing differs from secular philosophy and why Jesus appeals to self-interest rather than demanding duty. 

Dr. Pennington teaches at Southern Seminary and pastors in Louisville. Author of "The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing" and "Jesus the Great Philosopher."

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Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family continues dismantling marriage myths, tackling why "all you need is love" creates manipulation instead of intimacy. He explains the crucial difference between needs and desires in marriage and why making only your spouse responsible for meeting your needs sets them up for failure.

Learn how Jesus modeled self-care after pouring out to others, why your differences aren't problems but God's design, and how to break destructive conflict patterns using the reactive cycle assessment at reactivecycle.com. 

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We welcome Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family to discuss what creates healthy, lasting marriages. Greg addresses common misconceptions about marriage and explains why viewing it as a journey of growth rather than a destination changes everything. Learn why individual wholeness is essential before building a strong partnership and how both spouses need to be healthy to give meaningfully to each other.

Part one of a two-part series. Greg Smalley has authored multiple books on marriage, has earned his doctorate in psychology, and continues to work for couples in private practice. Part 2 releases next week.

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