This week Mike and Russ discuss the power of delayed gratification and choosing the pain to get the most out of the pleasures of life.

This week the guys riff on joy as a choice, the connection between joy and progress, and the chief end of being human.

This week Mike and Russ discuss how we best learn and grow, how being loving is better than being right, the words Mike uses when a conversation starts going off the rails, and they invite their listeners to resolve a long standing argument.

In a rare solo episode, Russ attempts to clear up some confusion about how Jesus/Bible people view death and what's on the other side.

This week, Mike and Russ discuss the inherent goodness of desire, the dangers of objectification, and the joy of being "bonded in tenacious loyalty".

Closing out their short series on Being the Ideal Team Player, Mike and Russ discuss Michael Scott from The Office, extreme cases of being accidental messmakers, and habits that help grow our self-awareness.

This week the guys change it up with a short video episode discussing the way that Jesus is the ultimate team player. Head over the our Facebook page to catch the video or listen here to the audio.

Continuing their discussion of Patrick Lencioni's book, The Ideal Team Player, Russ and Mike explore the difference being hungry makes in our lives.

The guys hit the pause button on their current series to talk about something that's in the news and close to home for them, mental illness. 16 million Americans suffer from depression but only a third seek help. If you or someone you love is among those 16 million, we hope this conversation can help inform and inspire you.

This week, the guys launch a new series based on Patrick Lencioni's book, The Ideal Team Player. We are all on a team (at home, at work, in the neighborhood). Here's how to help your teams thrive.