What does it mean to think clearly in an age of information overload, ideological confusion, and intellectual isolation? Jimmy Mitchell and Jason Craig launch their Orthodoxy series by exploring G.K. Chesterton’s warning against the kind of self-confident thinking that cuts itself off from tradition, friendship, reality, and the wisdom of the common man. They discuss the importance of humility, intellectual courage, and thinking in communion with others rather than retreating into our own little worlds. Ultimately, this conversation sets the stage for a journey through Orthodoxy in search of a mind that is anything but soft—and a deeper encounter with what is true, good, and beautiful.

Join Jimmy as he traverses through some of our favorite moments of season 3 featuring Marie Miller, Colony House, Scott Mulvahill, and others! It's hard to believe all that's happened since we launched this season of the podcast in October. In the meantime, be sure to get your hands on a copy of G.K. Chesterton's Orthodoxy so you can follow along with our bonus book series launching next week. Our epic edition is available in the Love Good store for $10 (free shipping!) while supplies last: https://lovegoodculture.com/product/orthodoxy/

What if joy can be a genuine gift we give to other people, even in the midst of difficult seasons? Jimmy Mitchell welcomes singer/songwriter Dave Barnes to talk about humor, creativity, mentorship, collaboration, and the unexpected ways our gifts can bless the people around us. Dave shares how his “Quarantine-y Tiny Minutes of Humor” helped him discover the restorative power of laughter, while also reflecting on the mentors and collaborators who helped him grow as an artist. They also dive into Dreaming in Electric Blue, the creative process behind the album, and the humility required to let trusted friends challenge and refine our work.

What if, beneath all the uncertainty and sorrow of life, there is a secret place of abundance where we can always encounter God? Jimmy Mitchell sits down with singer/songwriter Jillian Edwards to discuss her new album Meadow, the surrender required to create with pure intentions, and the freedom that comes from allowing God to shape our desires. Jillian reflects on writing songs that speak honestly to moments of suffering, questioning, peace, and childlike wonder, while describing the “meadow” as an interior place of rest in the life of Christ. Ultimately, this conversation is an invitation to find that quiet place with God and allow the songs, work, and gifts we offer to become an offering of love.

As quarantine begins to wind down, Jimmy chats with Jake Jeanson from The Riverside, an indie folk band from southern California. From a career-ending injury to the recent cancellation of their European tour, Jake witnesses to the power of joyful perseverance in the face of disappointment. Their new album "Snow Giant" is featured in our upcoming package to patrons. To stream it now and follow their socials, check out http://www.theriversidefolk.com. Then head over to http://lovegoodculture.com/tour to request (yes, you heard us right) a house concert on our upcoming summer tour!

What does it mean to recover the art of living in a culture that has forgotten how to be still, pray, and receive the ordinary gifts of life? Jimmy Mitchell sits down with old friend Matt Maher to reflect on quarantine, family life, the Eucharist, and the unexpected ways God can use seasons of disruption to reorient our hearts toward what matters most. They explore the spirituality of Nazareth, the relationship between suffering and hope, and the freedom that comes from surrendering our need for control. Ultimately, the conversation is an invitation to rediscover prayer, family, community, and the ordinary as places where God is quietly making all things new.

What happens when we recover the freedom to think, learn, wonder, and pursue truth for its own sake? Jimmy Mitchell and Dr. Ryan Hanning explore intellectual leisure, the cultivation of the mind, and the cultural consequences of isolation, fragmentation, and technological distraction. They discuss why true freedom requires more than autonomy, why human beings need one another, and how education and great art can reconnect the fragments of our lives to the organic unity of reality. Ultimately, the conversation is an invitation to become lifelong students—to cultivate curiosity, seek truth, and allow knowledge to lead us toward freedom.

What makes friendship truly transformative—and what happens when we allow a good friendship to go deeper? Jimmy Mitchell and Fr. Ryan Adorjan explore the stages of friendship, the role of vulnerability and trust, and the way virtuous friendship ultimately calls us toward greater holiness. Drawing on C.S. Lewis and The Chronicles of Narnia, they consider the invitation to “come further up and further in” as a model for relationships that move beyond usefulness and pleasure toward excellence and virtue. Ultimately, the conversation is a celebration of friendship as a genuine gift of self and a powerful means by which we learn to pursue truth, goodness, and God together.

What if gratitude is more than simply being thankful—and is actually a way of seeing the world correctly? Jimmy Mitchell sits down with singer-songwriter John Mark McMillan to explore creativity, wonder, suffering, and the surprising role gratitude plays in discovering the goodness of life and drawing closer to God. They discuss John Mark’s album Peopled with Dreams, including “Christ Jesus” and “God Is Young,” and reflect on how anxiety about the future and shame over the past can keep us from recognizing the miracle of the present moment. Ultimately, the conversation is an invitation to recover childlike wonder and rediscover the extraordinary beauty of the ordinary world around us.

How should we decide what music, books, movies, and art are actually good for us? Jimmy Mitchell and Marisol Alicea revisit the “Love Good Standard” and explore how beauty, truth, and goodness can help us discern what we allow to shape our imagination and our souls. Rather than consuming art simply to escape reality, they discuss the power of great art to reflect reality while transcending it, provoking meaningful questions and expanding our hope. Ultimately, the episode is an invitation to become more intentional consumers and to choose art that draws us in, takes us deeper, and transforms us for the better.