"I determined to know nothing among you except Christ and Him crucified" the apostle Paul said. In this week's podcast, I talk about why the cross remains the enduring symbol of Christianity, and the importance of the cross in our knowledge of God...
Conventional wisdom with one-sized-fits-all personal financial advice will tell you that you ALWAYS need a budget. I don't believe you always need a budget. But sometimes it might be wise. In today's podcast, I talk about the times you need a...
We love to have opinions about everything, and to come across as knowledgeable. But the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates taught that wisdom is to be found in our not knowing. In today's podcast I talk about what we know, and most importantly, what...
Beth Moore recently announced her departure from the Southern Baptist Convention. There has been no shortage of controversy around this, and many warring factions in and outside the denomination have exchanged blows. This controversy has me thinking...
100 years from now, nobody will probably even remember you existed. Which got me to thinking, how do we build a legacy that endures? What's that even look like? Is it even possible? In today's podcast, which is my 100th episode, I talk about the...
Why are some people poor and others rich? Is escaping poverty simply a matter of pulling up your boot straps and working hard? Dave Ramsey recently gave a "hot take" on this issue that I explore, as I talk about the complicated issues of poverty...
Because of a recent sex scandal involving a celebrity preacher, there has been a lot of discussion about "The Billy Graham Rule." In today's podcast, I take a critical look at this rule, and talk about navigating the complexities of our social...
“The Mandalorian” star Gina Carano was recently fired from her acting job on Disney+ over controversial comments she made on social media. This has raised questions over the freedom of speech, cancel culture, and human rights. In today's podcast, I...
Valentine's Day has undergone a lot of changes since its pagan origins in the 5th century BC in Rome. In today's podcast, I talk about the historical origins of this holiday, and how it has transformed over the centuries into the sappy Hallmark...
During the past year, COVID-19 has put our lives on pause one way or another. Metaphorically, we probably have a sense that we've all died. And having died, we all long to live again. In today's podcast, I talk about our longing for resurrection...