Dr. Jordan Peterson's new book is a bestseller all over the world. Unless you've been completely out of the loop for the past two years, Peterson has been making headlines and generating a lot of discussion - and controversy! Why is that? What is he actually talking about that's getting so much attention from so many people? Find out today in my review of his "12 Rules." Click here for Amazon.com link to the book.

When's the last time you went to a concert? My wife and I recently managed to get a babysitter so we could head over to the Luke Bryan concert at Penn State and we had a blast. It got me thinking about the overall experience of going to a concert and how much fun it's always been for me. Surprise, surprise: I have some thoughts if you're interested in hearing them!

Have you ever been asked this question? Have you ever wondered about it yourself? I'm willing to bet that if you haven't already, you will at some point. Why are you here? What is your life's organizing principle? At the end of the day, who are you? I have some thoughts on this question I'd like to share with you!

Based on legendary WWII novelist James Jones' book of the same name, Terrence Malick's 1998 masterpiece is a film loaded with incredibly profound reflections on war, love, friendship, fear, courage, God, and many other subjects along the way. Today I offer my own thoughts along with my wholehearted recommendation that you make some time to check out this classic film.

The wait is finally over! In this episode, after we check in again with our field correspondent Noelle, I give you my thoughts on the newest installment of the Star Wars saga. Just in case you missed the title, BEWARE! This episode contains MASSIVE SPOILERS!

Commuting. That time of the day when you're just sorta zoned out and running on autopilot. Or maybe you're completely stirred up thinking of a million things you have to do. But what if you decide to change things up a bit? What if you could find ways to use that commute to help others and to expand your horizons? Check it out!

I almost completely ruined my experience of Star Wars: The Force Awakens and I don't want to do it again this time when I see The Last Jedi in a few weeks! Join me today as I share with you a pretty unexpected connection I just discovered between my Star Wars spoiler-hunting obsession and the challenges of living the Advent season. Curious? Check it out!

It's been awhile! It's Thanksgiving season (I think we can all agree it's more of a "season" than just a holiday!) so things have been extra crazy. I wanted to press pause though and record this episode because Michael D. O'Brien's 2013 novel Voyage to Alpha Centauri from Ignatius Press is one of the greatest books I've ever read. I cannot recommend it more fervently and I am delighted to share a little bit about it with you today. Trust me - you will want to get your hands on this book! Here's are some links: Ignatius.com or Amazon.com.

Some of my most enjoyable memories involve standing side by side with my closest friends, microphones in hand belting out song after song in many a karaoke bar! But beyond the fun it would always bring, I often discovered something deeper and more interesting through the conversations we'd end up having with the people we'd meet. Check out today's episode where I take you into the world of karaoke and the lessons I've learned there (You'll even hear some samples from our favorite songs!) Finally, as a special treat you'll hear the first of what will surely become a regular segment featuring The Gracious Guest Show's very own field correspondent, my eleven-month-old daughter, Noelle!

Let's be real here - almost everyone has run into this experience! You're there, the time is now, you've spent hours agonizing over how it will go. Lights! Camera! ACTION! All eyes are on you, people hanging on your every word. From the board room to the stage to the classroom, we all get a little performance anxiety from time to time. Why is that? What's the big deal with being "on the spot"? What can you do to try and conquer what seems to be the biggest fear of so many people? Check out today's episode as I share some thoughts and experiences of my own in this arena.