Our society is growing increasingly casual. This is reflected not only in the way we dress and what we wear, but is also seen in our relationships and faith...
Our Casual Culture – Clothes, Relationships, Religion – Episode #11
Category: Podcast
Stop Being Sad, “Be Awesome” Instead – Episode #10
I was once inspired by Barney Stinson on the TV show "How I Met Your Mother" to believe that I too was "awesome." Here's my advice on being awesome...
Capitalism, Democratic Socialism, and American Christianity – Episode #9
America is having some increasingly difficult conversations about capitalism vs. democratic socialism. The church is not exempt from these conversations. As Christians, how should we think about these competing economic systems?
3 Reasons Why I Deleted Fortnite – Episode #8
Some have said that Fortnite is "the most addicting video game ever made." And I have to admit, until recently, I found myself powerfully hooked. In my latest Podcast I talk about the 3 reasons I deleted Fortnite from my iPad.
7 Money Saving Tips – Episode #7
Whether you are broke, a millionaire, or somewhere in between (like me), we all want to grow our savings. These 7 practical tips will help you take better control of your personal finances, and help you grow your savings...
How to “Defend” Your Christian Faith – Episode #6
We live in age of religious skepticism. More and more people have their doubts about the existence of God and the claims of Christianity. As Christians, we need to be ready to offer a defense (apologia) for our faith, and to provide the world with a reasonable philosophical and historical defense of our faith. Learn more about how you can defend your Christian faith, and explain why we as Christians believe what we believe...
I Don’t Love Like I Should – Episode #5
Jesus taught us to love others extravagantly, like He did. After a recent retreat and funeral, I've come to realize I don't love others as fully as Christ taught us. In today’s podcast, I talk about my struggles, outline reasons why I believe our capacity to love is often limited, and what practical steps we can do to grow in our ability to love others as Christ taught.
What Did You Want To Be When You Grew Up? – Episode #4
When it comes to our sense of calling and “purpose” in this world, and how it's tied to our occupations, I believe we are asking a lot of the wrong questions. Today's podcast looks to distinguish between purpose and occupation, and seeks to ask better questions in discovering what God has called us to be in this world.
To Hell with the Rich! – Episode #3
As Christians in America, we feel pretty cozy with the idea of wealth and prosperity. So much so that we've created a "prosperity gospel" in which we declare that Jesus not only wants us make us wealthy, but that He wants us to pursue wealth and all the material blessings of our society. In my latest podcast, I contrast this idea with a sermon that protestant reformer John Calvin once gave on the 8th commandment, in which he openly decries the pursuit of wealth, and how his sermon takes us back to a time in which serious minded Christians challenged the notion that Jesus encouraged us to become wealthy and to pursue wealth.
Marriage Is Stupidly Easy – Episode #2
“Marriage is hard!” is the common creed of our culture. And this belief is reinforced through all the good marriages we’ve known to go bad. I believe differently. I believe marriage isn’t hard, I believe it’s actually “stupidly easy.”