Culture is racing toward comfort, control, and convenience—and the cost is showing up in our laws, our relationships, and our shared sense of right and wrong. We dive into Illinois’ move toward legalizing assisted suicide, the long-game strateg...

What happens when sex and gender get pulled apart, and families are left to navigate the fallout alone? We dig into that tension with Pastor Gregory Lyon, exploring a path that refuses to compromise biblical integrity while refusing to give up ...

What happens when life-and-death choices collide with shifting cultural norms and persuasive feelings? We step into the thick of bioethics with a clear, Christian lens, exploring how unmovable moral principles guide real decisions about abortio...

Headlines shout certainty while the data whispers, and that gap can cost us wisdom. We dive into what real research looks like, how to separate signal from noise, and why the difference between correlation and causation matters for your health,...

A new generic abortion pill hits the market, IVF access expands, and home births surge—each framed as progress, each carrying hidden costs. We pull apart the headlines and ask the harder question: what protects vulnerable lives when policy move...

What if bold faith looks less like a podium and more like a quiet, honest confession: I need Jesus right now. We sit down with Pastor Titus Buelow to unpack why so many of us feel hesitant to speak about the gospel in a polarized culture, and h...

What happens when parenting meets pressure from schools, policies, and cultural trends that sideline the family? We tackle the question head-on, starting with Scripture’s clear claim that parents—especially fathers—carry God-given responsibilit...

When sorrow hits the headlines—or lands in our homes—saying “thoughts and prayers” can feel either deeply kind or painfully empty. We unpack why that phrase draws so much fire, and how to turn it from a reflex into a lifeline by praying with pu...

A public murder, a public act of forgiveness, and a public reckoning with what courage really costs—this conversation starts where the news won’t and moves into the places most of us live: trust, discernment, and the daily habits that shape our...

Freedom of speech sounds simple—until you try to speak a hard truth at work, post a conviction online, or share the gospel with someone who disagrees. We unpack what free speech actually protects, where the guardrails are, and why the ability t...

What if the key to deeper spiritual growth isn't more knowledge, but better emotional awareness? Scott Mittelstadt, a former law enforcement officer turned emotional intelligence consultant, reveals how understanding your emotions transforms ev...

Katie Coblentz shares her powerful journey from identifying as transgender to finding her identity in Christ, revealing how Jesus' love filled the emptiness that transition couldn't satisfy.Katie shares how her transition initially felt...

Katie Coblentz shares her powerful journey through gender transition and detransition, revealing how her identity as a baptized child of God ultimately became her anchor when everything else fell apart. She describes the complex path from child...

This episode examines recent events through a Christian perspective.• Discussion of the Minnesota church shooting, warning against using tragedy to vilify entire groups• The "world's oldest IVF baby" - embryo adoption giving life to...

What happens to your perspective when you work with terminally ill patients every day? Danita Ziegler, a medical professional supporting glioblastoma patients, reveals the profound shift in priorities that comes from standing at the threshold b...

Courage doesn't mean fearlessness—it means standing firm despite our fears. The upcoming Fearless Faith conference, hosted by Christian Life Resources on September 13th at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School in Jackson, Wisconsin, offers exactl...

Stepping through the doors of New Beginnings, single mothers find more than just shelter—they discover family. Case Manager Ruth Westfall shares her passionate journey of guiding these women from survival mode to stability through a comprehensi...

Special guest Professor Emeritus Mark Braun joins us to unpack the familiar biblical narrative of David and Bathsheba through a more nuanced lens. The story reveals deeper complexities than typically discussed, showing how a powerful king compa...

When science and policy push the boundaries of God's design, where do Christians stand? In this thought-provoking exploration of today's most challenging bioethical issues, we dive deep into recent developments that force us to confront fundame...

What does it look like to practice Christianity in a country where the government controls religious expression? Jolie, a Chinese Christian, takes us behind the scenes of faith life in modern China, revealing a fascinating world where state chu...

What happens when church members abandon biblical values for cultural ones? Our hosts dive into troubling survey results showing that in one Lutheran denomination, 54% of churchgoers support legal abortion and 50% favor same-sex marriage—despit...

What if the most dangerous addictions aren't the ones society warns us about, but the ones it actively encourages? In this thought-provoking conversation with Mike Helwig, a pastor turned licensed psychological counselor, we explore the concept...

Freedom carries profoundly different meanings depending on whether you're viewing it through the lens of modern culture or biblical truth. This thought-provoking episode tackles the paradox at the heart of Christian freedom—that surrender to Ch...

Modern medical advances often solve one ethical dilemma while creating new ones. The question isn't just whether we can implement cutting-edge technologies, but whether we should—and what considerations must guide these momentous decisions....

What drives someone who identifies as Christian to commit acts of political violence? In the wake of the tragic shooting of Minnesota state legislators, we examine the disturbing intersection of faith, extremism, and vigilante justice.W...