When it comes to the Christmas holiday, how culturally alien should Christians be in their celebrations? Can we keep Christmas about Jesus AND decorate Christmas trees, AND bake watch Christmas movies, AND fill Christmas stockings?

The video game industry brings in an estimated $150 billion a year. It seems then that videos games are here to stay. So, how should Christians interact with video games and the video game industry? Should we have any involvement with video games? Are there redeemable aspects of them? Is there a way to engage with video games that glorifies God?

A conversation with our friend, Pastor Doug, about the absolute costs of following Jesus, and yet the unbelievable and unparallel value of following Jesus that makes the cost disappear.

Jordan Peterson can be a helpful voice for Christians to learn from and yet because of the foundations and the ultimate trajectory of his beliefs, there is reason to be cautious and discerning. In this episode, Ben and I (Ryley) try to offer some advice as to how Christians can receive the benefits of Petersons' thoughts and protect themselves from the dangers.

When it comes to Halloween, should Christians be trying to redeem the day and its festivities, or rejecting it completely? What kind of wisdom does the Bible give us for determining our level of participation?

There is no topic that Jesus speaks more of in the Gospels than money. I think that is because there is nothing that so clearly reveals the state of our hearts. So then, what does Jesus say about money? And what do our bank statements tell us about our hearts?

What is it that makes narratives so fascinating and so powerful? In what ways does the power of story connect to and influence the Christian Life?

We're excited about a fresh fall schedule of topics and conversations and some guests to join in. Praying you will be edified and built up by what we have to share.

The intersect between faith and art creates lots of questions. We're super privileged to have musician/worship artist Joshua Leventhal on this episode to help navigate some of those questions.

Whether you have heard of Josh or not, go straight to Spotify and peep his new single "Gallows" at... shorturl.at/JMPX5

What place should fitness have in life of a Christian? Is there such thing as a theology of fitness/physical health?