I believe we often find ourselves "stuck in a rut," not only because we've stopped growing, but because we no longer live a life that allows for "the gift of surprise." In my latest podcast, I talk about our "Groundhog Day" like existence, our need...
It's said you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but in truth— you can. With people making a lot of New Year's Resolutions at this time of year, I thought it might be fun to look at how dog training might be relevant for our personal lives...
What if our purpose in life has less to do with what we think we are called “to do" by God, and more about the type of person we are becoming? In this podcast, I explore this question. So if you feel God's called you to some sort of ministry or...
"Hockey is a young man's game" I have often told myself. Recently though, I recognized this as a lie, and a self-imposed limitation I had placed on myself. In truth, while playing hockey again at 40 comes with obvious risks, it's a risk that can be...
"I Kissed Dating Goodbye" by Josh Harris represented the height of "purity culture" in the Evangelical church. Its teachings, and some of its more extreme practices, have largely died. But with its death, what can the church look to say that speaks...
Do you believe in soulmates? Has the universe or God predestined you to be with just one special person? In this podcast, I explore the idea of a soulmate in our culture, and look at how the gift of marriage is better than the soulmate mythology...
"Are we there yet?" is a common question kids ask on long car trips. And why? They are bored and feel stuck. Sometimes our lives can feel that way. We get to a place where we simply feel stuck. In today's podcast, I talk about how we can navigate...
Jesus said the second greatest commandment is to love your neighbor as yourself. Tough words. For, if we are being honest with ourselves, that commandment almost seems... annoying. Loving our neighbor is simply not something most of us intuitively...
What does it mean to be a devout Christian? And how can you grow in your devotion to the Lord? And, what does that look like at a practical level? In this week's podcast, I explore the question of what the devotional life of a Christian truly is...
Valentine's Day celebration is often symbolized by the image of Cupid, the ancient god of romantic desire. In this podcast, I examine the meaning of Cupid, and challenge the notions of love surrounding Cupid from a Christian perspective, and whether...