Episodes
July 27, 2023
Career Conundrums: Episode 808
Struggling to find your dream job, plus recovery from religious trauma, and when you’re in a relationship but have a crush on someone else. Featured musical artist: Vertical Worship Roundtable: What Do You Want to Be When You...
July 20, 2023
Is Marriage Worth Pursuing?: Episode 807
Maintaining hope for your future marriage, plus ways to share the gospel online, and how do you break a cursing habit? Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker Roundtable: Why Marriage Is Worth It With all the negative messages...
July 13, 2023
Is It God Speaking?: Episode 806
Knowing God’s voice, plus part two of a conversation on self-control, and how to stop imagining worst-case scenarios. Featured musical artist: Stu Garrard Roundtable: Distinguishing God’s Voice From Mine As Christians, we wan...
July 6, 2023
Overcoming Summer FOMO: Episode 805
Don’t feel left out this summer, plus a conversation on self-control, and breaking up with a friend who isn’t good for you. Featured musical artist: All Sons & Daughters Roundtable: Left Out of Summer Fun? You’re going about ...
June 29, 2023
Roommate Relationships: Episode 804
How to live successfully with roommates, plus Gary Thomas on the desire for marriage, and is coffee addiction sinful? Featured musical artist: Various Artists Roundtable: Tips for Getting Along With Roommates Having a roommat...
June 22, 2023
Doubts About God: Episode 803
Wrestling with doubts about your faith, plus Gary Thomas gives book recommendations, and prioritizing time with your family. Featured musical artist: Abandon Roundtable: What If I Have Doubts About My Faith? At some point in ...
June 15, 2023
Men and Friendship: Episode 802
What guys need in a friend, plus Alisha Plummer on singles in church, and are most Christian men on dating sites OK with premarital sex? Featured musical artist: Aaron Strumpel Roundtable: What Men Need From Friendships Frien...
June 8, 2023
Women and Friendship: Episode 801
What girls need in a friend, plus Laurie Polich Short on trusting God’s timing, and tips for those struggling in their first job out of college. Featured musical artist: Covenant Worship Roundtable: What Women Need From Frien...
June 1, 2023
Happy 800th!: Episode 800
Reflecting on 800 episodes, plus more with Dr. Greg Smalley on preparing for a great marriage, and is church membership biblical? Featured musical artist: David Baloche Roundtable: Celebrating #800 Thanks to you, our listener...
May 25, 2023
Independence While Dating: Episode 799
Dating without losing yourself, plus Dr. Greg Smalley on preparing for a great marriage, and when does a relationship reach the “serious” stage? Featured musical artist: Stu Garrard Roundtable: Don’t Lose Yourself in Dating I...
May 18, 2023
Christians and Alcohol: Episode 798
Finding joy amid depression, plus Jonathan Pokluda on Christians and alcohol, and should high-schoolers date? Featured musical artist: Hollyn Roundtable: Finding Joy When It Feels Impossible Christians are called to live joyf...
May 11, 2023
Social Media Rehab: Episode 797
Detoxing from social media addiction, plus more with JP Pokluda on killing bad habits, and is it wrong to date if you aren’t ready for marriage? Featured musical artist: Je’kob Roundtable: How to Detox From Social Media You i...
May 4, 2023
Replacing Vices With Virtues: Episode 796
Evaluating your morning routine, plus JP Pokluda on killing bad habits, and advice for a virgin considering marriage to someone who isn’t. Featured musical artist: Darlene Zschech Roundtable: The Importance of Morning Routine...
April 27, 2023
Are Revivals Real?: Episode 795
Insight on recent campus revivals, plus the gospel in light of CRT and racial unity, and when your spouse seems spiritually stunted. Featured musical artist: Jeremy Rosado Roundtable: Understanding Mass Revivals Earlier this ...
April 20, 2023
What Is Grace?: Episode 794
Pastors discuss the meaning of grace, plus decluttering and cleaning tips from a professional organizer, and should we fast to discern God’s will? Featured musical artist: Daniel Bashta Roundtable: A Practical Understanding o...
April 13, 2023
Identity Check: Episode 793
When your identity is in the wrong things, plus unique advice for Hispanic young adults, and concerns about Christians and romantic entertainment. Featured musical artist: Covenant Worship Roundtable: The Identity Traps of Wo...
April 6, 2023
Prayer for the Common Christian: Episode 792
Learning to pray, plus thoughts on sexual purity before marriage, and what to do when singleness feels like suffering. Featured musical artist: David Baloche Roundtable: How to Pray in a Meaningful Way Some people seem to pra...
March 30, 2023
Long-Distance Dating: Episode 791
Successfully dating long-distance, plus becoming a master communicator, and is it OK to keep finances separate in marriage? Featured musical artist: Kerrie Roberts Roundtable: Living Through a Long-Distance Relationship Long-...
March 23, 2023
Sibling Love: Episode 790
Having a good relationship with your siblings, plus understanding your conflict style, and finding hope after losing a parent. Featured musical artist: David Dunn Roundtable: Getting Along With Your Siblings Your siblings wil...
March 16, 2023
Are You a Lifelong Learner?: Episode 789
Keeping yourself motivated to learn, plus navigating mental health issues and dating, and some of Lisa’s favorite Scriptures. Featured musical artist: Aaron Shust Roundtable: How to Love Learning Whether you’re still in schoo...
March 9, 2023
Seasons of Life: Episode 788
Appreciating different seasons of life, plus lessons from the American story, and is embryo freezing OK for Christians? Featured musical artist: Mosaic MSC Roundtable: Navigating Life’s Varied Seasons Spring is one of the mos...
March 2, 2023
The Faith of Elisabeth Elliot: Episode 787
A proper perspective on influencers, plus an insider’s look at Elisabeth Elliot, and helping a friend in an unplanned pregnancy. Featured musical artist: Nathan Tasker Roundtable: Admiring or Idolizing an Influencer? We all h...
Feb. 23, 2023
Cross-Cultural Dating: Episode 786
Advice for dating someone from a different culture, plus finding godly and gifted pastors, and do mental health issues make marriage off-limits? The Focused Pastor Featured musical artist: Danen Kane Roundtable: Cultural Diff...
Feb. 16, 2023
Moving Somewhere New: Episode 785
Tips for relocating to a new city, plus more from Debra Fileta on healthy habits, and should you be a bridesmaid when there are red flags? Featured musical artist: Ginny Owens Roundtable: Adjusting to Life in a New Place Relo...