We try to be really thankful for this year. We sit down to talk our way through lots of things we are thankful for this year: from big to small. Serious to funny. Apologize for the audio quality in this episode. Something we are not thankful for is technical failings. Follow us and give us … Episode 94: Thanksgiving Thankful Special Read More »

Proving to the world by telling better stories. “Proving” the reality of Jesus to the world is more than just stating bare facts about what He has done. What does it mean to show the proof of Jesus by making our lives a better story and better culture than the world around us? Follow us … Episode 93: Telling better stories and building better culture Read More »

Can Christians lose their love? What do you do to get it back? Oh yeah, and a church was planted. It’s been a busy time. But here is a hot new episode. Follow us and give us your feedback: Facebook Twitter Instagram [email protected]

Does being “Gospel-Centered” mean anything in our actual lives? Cutting through some of the buzzwords, we talk about what kind of fruit comes from being distracted from the gospel, and from having it holistically impact our lives. Follow us and give us your feedback: Facebook Twitter Instagram [email protected]

https://youtu.be/c_HMBSm4Sn4 Responding to the news of Matt Chandler’s Leave of Absence (Fixed Audio version re-uploaded!) We sit down to respond thoughtfully (hopefully) to the news coming from the Village Church, that Matt Chandler has been put on a leave of absence because of a relationship between Him and a church member. We try to wade … Episode 90: Matt Chandler, the Village Church, and Faithfulness for a Pastor Read More »

Is Empathy a Sin? Is it different than Sympathy? We sit down to talk through a (oddly enough) hotly debated topic: is empathy good, or bad? Is empathy a sin, as some would say? Is empathy a virtue, as others would say. And why are Christians so bad at disagreeing honestly?  Anyways, here goes nothing. … Episode 88: Is Empathy a Sin? Read More »

A Book Review: It’s Good to be a man? No, we didn’t skip episode 88. We just recorded this one after 88, but it made sense to squeeze in the release of this before 88 came out. David hops in to talk about a book called, “It’s Good To Be A Man” by Michael Foster. … Episode 89: Is It Good To Be A Man Read More »

Random Questions, Answers, and Fictional Settings Jeremy is in control of the episode, and we talk about High Visibility Gear, Fictional Universes, and even some lessons learned in the Lord of the Rings. Catch this lighter episode! Notes: The Hobbit (book) In The House of Tom Bombadil (book) Hi-Vis Shirts Follow us and give us … Episode 87: Would You Rathers And Lessons from Tolkien Read More »

What does it mean to grow? This might very well be the second time we’ve talked on this subject, but as you get older God teaches you different ways to measure your growth, your maturity, and your life. At least for now, here is how we think about it in ways that are freeing and … 86: Catching up and Growing up (The Andrew Episode) Read More »

What are things that healthy churches do? We are finally back after an unplanned hiatus. With news from our personal lives, and caveats and qualifications, and thoughts about preaching and prayer in a church. Recommendations: “In The House of Tom Bombadil” by CR Wiley “The Hobbit” by JRR Tolkien Follow us and give us your … Episode 85: Caveats and Healthy Churches Read More »