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If you've been A Christian - or at least a church-goer - for any amount of time, you've likely heard some variation of the phrase "As long as we agree on the essentials..." But what happens when we can't agree on what the essentials are?

In this episode we explore our tribalistic religious tendencies, and ponder what it means to disagree in love and with humility.

We live in a crazy world. Everyday demands and the "daily grind" can feel like a lot sometimes. Often we may steal a few moments to "zone out" and resort to mindless scrolling or doing nothing at all to get that well deserved rest... BUT, what if that really isn't rest at all?

On this episode we discuss the idea that while zoning out might offer temporary escape, it doesn't offer true rest or renewal. True rest - deep, soul-level restoration -  comes from God alone and often looks more active and intentional that we might expect.

What is a peacemaker? Is it someone who ends conflict by triumphing over their enemies, or someone who gives away ground and compromises in order to avoid conflict? Or is it something else altogether?

In this episode, we wrestle with what peace actually is, and how God wants us to make it.

The kingdom of God is fundamentally opposed to the way that the kingdoms, empires, and governments of the world operate. Have we been living in Babylon, Egypt, and Rome (so to speak) for so long that we can no longer tell the difference?

Would you drink a glass of water with floaters in it? Not too appealing, right? That's the state of our hearts when we allow our allegiances to be divided between God and the things of the world - and the things of the world may not be what you're thinking.

In this continuation of our conversation about the Beatitudes, we talk about what it means to be pure in heart, and how it enables to see God for who He really is.

What are we truly living for? Is our desire to truly pursue the purpose God has for us, or is our goal to pursue our own success and desire to be remembered? 

While we don't ever claim to have the answers, some things are hard to ignore. Comfort, Convenience, and Control have slowly become king and the Great Commission has become the Casualty. On this episode we discuss misplaced allegiances and the problems that presents with following Jesus.

Big epiphanies? Earth-shattering realizations? Spiritual mountaintops? Nah, not really, just a couple of dudes talking about some things they've learned, some things they're still struggling with, and the inescapable goodness of God.

Most of us have had moments where we feel God’s leading, but it often looks different for each of us. Some argue that they can hear God audibly while others maybe feel a gentle nudge from the spirit. Is it possible some are so in tune with God that they hear his leading easily while others need to be grabbed by the shoulders and shouted at?

On this episode we talk through many difficult questions. Does God still speak to us? Have certain gifts ceased? Just because God can do something, does it mean He will? While we don’t necessarily arrive at the answer, we definitely have some great food for thought and ultimately end up in what we think is a pretty good place to land.

Two dudes reflect on a year of life and podcasting. Did we learn anything? And if so, do we remember it?

Mercy. It shouldn't be so difficult. Especially when we have experienced the Mercy of God. But as we have explored in other conversations... it just isn't always that simple.

In this episode we continue discussing the Beatitudes. We specifically dive into Matthew 5:7, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." It's pretty clearly stated, yet we still fill that we are more likely to benefit from being merciless. Go figure.