Rest is likely one of the most undervalued aspects of human life today. Our culture is frenetic in its pace and ruthless in its demands. Sadly, those of us who follow Jesus often get swept into this dynamic, trying to justify our existence through our productivity. In this episode, we consider the importance of rest and seek to recover a biblical understanding of its crucial place in human life.

Our title begs the question, Is Roald Dahl being censored? Publishers are softening some of the language in classic children’s tales like James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in order to cater to current sensibilities. Doesn’t this set a dangerous precedent? Join us as we dive into the discussion.

With the recent launch of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, Tim Keller has finally caught up with TOL in recognizing the importance of this mode of engagement. Okay, we’re patting ourselves on the back a bit too hard, but we did want to jump into the discussion as this important new project will no doubt bring a more missional slant to the apologetic task.

A routine chapel service that began on Wednesday, February 8th at Asbury University is still going as of this recording. Though the word “revival” is in wide circulation, many Christians are hesitant, preferring to wait and see the long term outworking of this surprising event. In this episode, we explore this new development and consider how to respond in a balanced manner.

In 2019, the American Psychological Association pronounced “traditional masculinity” “harmful,” sparking an intense conversation about the nature of manhood that has yet to abate. (“Toxic masculinity” is now the more popular phrase.) But is there really a crisis of masculinity? And what is masculinity, for that matter? Join us as we dive into the conversation.

Wanna hear us talk about everything from Sam Smith’s satanic GRAMMY performance to Tim Keller’s latest article in the Atlantic? Tune in and buckle up!

Since the US shot down a Chinese spy balloon over the coast of South Carolina, there’s been no end of speculation and jokes. In this episode, we explore what happens when serious news converges with a public primed to see everything as entertainment.

Harold Ramis’s accidental masterpiece, Groundhog Day, is a modern comedy classic. It’s also a morality play in which the central character learns the joys of virtue. That it manages to pull this all off without being preachy is a small miracle. The fact that both Nathan and Cameron like this movie is a full-blown miracle. Be sure to check out Jeff Reimer’s excellent essay on the film.

The recent slaying of Tyre Nichols by five police officers has sent shockwaves through the nation. Doing our best to balance compassion and conviction, we decided to process this terrible event.

Nope, but you should definitely join us as we discuss more of the implications of this emerging technology. We try not to sound too grumpy. Nathan succeeds. Cameron gets an A for effort.