We conclude our study of Isaiah 44

Who were Mary’s parents? On the Memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, we explore the story behind the tradition, its apocryphal origins, and what it reveals about how unverified narratives can shape church belief and practice.

As the Salem witch trials spiral toward their end, two final accusations push the madness to its most disturbing point. A forgotten chapter you were never told.

I review a sermon on hermeneutics.

Was being spared from Vietnam really God’s grace—while millions died? This episode confronts the tension between personal blessing and global suffering, and what our words say about the God we proclaim.

Are the traditional “spiritual qualifications” for interpreting Scripture actually helping us? In this episode, I offer a better list — grounded in method, not mysticism.

This episode explores what the trend reveals about our culture—and what it means for the church. It’s not about attention span. It’s about meaning, depth, and presence.

We continue our study of Isaiah 44

We continue our study of Isaiah 44

Seminaries teach hermeneutics — but do their preaching courses follow the same rules? In this episode, I explore the disconnect between biblical interpretation and sermon preparation, and ask: when does faithful exposition go off the rails — in the classroom, or the pulpit?