Dr. Kirk Brothers joins Craig to talk about what real leadership looks like in the church. Not titles. Not meetings. Just showing up, knowing your people, and staying focused on what matters. They get into servant leadership, burnout, why elders shouldn't hide in back rooms, and how Jesus stayed on mission when every voice around him wanted something else. There's some talk about bees too. Turns out you can learn a lot about the church from a hive.

Joe Wells joins Craig to talk about parenting in a world where screens don’t sleep, voices never stop, and self-worth is tied to likes. This episode cuts deep into the spiritual war waged through our devices and how to fight for your family with faith, truth, and presence.

He goes by “Second John,” but this conversation with Dr. John Young might make you rethink who’s first. We also ask a simple question with a loaded answer: is the Restoration Movement finished? Along the way, we talk tradition, church structure, women in leadership, and why your favorite era of church history might not be the one Jesus started. If you’ve ever felt caught between honoring the past and hoping for the future, this episode is for you

Harrison turns the mic around and gives Craig the guest seat. From childhood in The Gambia to awkward teen years in Detroit, to building guitars and preaching sermons, this is the episode where Craig opens up about his story, calling, and the heart behind his book. Warning: may include dad jokes, deep thoughts, and a Parent Trap reference.

The soul is being smothered by algorithms, over diagnosis, and a generation that’s forgotten how to be bored. In this episode, Craig sits down with counselor Kelsey Hart Thrash to talk about the silent spiritual war being fought behind every glowing screen. Why are anxiety and depression rates climbing while the church stays silent? Is our obsession with mental health helping people heal—or just giving us new ways to stay stuck?

Dr. Ashlee King doesn’t just care for animals, she shows up with the gospel in tow. In this episode, Craig sits down with Ashlee, a mobile veterinarian who’s helping families and their pets across rural Tennessee while making Christ the center of every visit. From unexpected faith conversations at the end of a stethoscope to running a Christmas tree farm (yes, really), Ashlee shares how God uses her vet practice to open doors for the Kingdom. You’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe rethink how your everyday job could be your greatest mission field. And yes....we talk goats.

Craig sits down with a very special guest: his daughter-in-law, Laura. This one’s funny, real, and refreshingly transparent.

What started as a playful interview quickly turns into a vulnerable conversation about deconstructing childhood church hurt, rediscovering faith through Christian community, and building something deeper than a program: a family.

They talk about staying faithful post-college, starting ministries from scratch, and whether or not The Compound (yes, that compound) is actually a cult or just New Testament Christianity with a group text.

In this raw and powerful episode, Craig sits down with Navy veteran and jack-of-all-trades Jimmy Rothwell to talk about his long battle with addiction, the toll it took on his life, and how God refused to give up on him.

Jimmy shares candid stories from his life and the moment he knew God was the only way out.

This is more than a story of recovery. It’s a story of repentance, restoration, and what it means to live by grace with purpose. If you or someone you love is caught in addiction, don’t miss this conversation.

"I thought I was too far gone. Turns out, God was just getting started."

Tabitha Gibbs joins Craig in this episode to talk about burnout, biblical meditation, and what it looks like to slow down in a world that refuses to stop. Tabitha shares her experience as a working mom, a full-time student, and a faithful Christian navigating stress, discipline, and spiritual renewal.

They discuss the biblical roots of meditation, Sabbath rest, emotional health, and the mental load many women carry. It’s a conversation about balance, boundaries, and how to keep walking faithfully even when life is moving fast.

In this wide-ranging episode, Craig welcomes back Alex Burroughs to break down the Christian response to national debt, tariffs, and personal financial habits. From the global implications of China dumping U.S. debt to why so many families are charging their Disney vacations, this episode explores what stewardship, contentment, and kingdom-minded money management really look like. Is it okay to finance fun? What does our national economy say about our spiritual priorities? And should Christians care about tariffs at all? This is one of our most practical and thought-provoking episodes yet.