There is no one better positioned to mentor a teenager than the adults already in their life.In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Matt Brinkley, founder and associate director of PACT Ministry, to talk about his new book Ment...

When Jesus flipped tables in the temple, what was really going on?In this episode, Brian and Lauren dig into one of the most dramatic moments in the Gospels and ask an important question: does Jesus flipping tables mean we can justify b...

Marriage therapy isn’t just for couples on the brink of divorce. In fact, many healthy marriages benefit from a regular tune-up.In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Christie Orosz from Married Life Counseling to talk about wh...

There are 2,165 children in Cuyahoga County right now who need someone to show up for them in court as they navigate the foster care system.In this episode, Brian and Lauren welcome CASA of Cuyahoga County (Court Appointed Special Advoc...

This episode was supposed to have a topic. It really was.Instead, Brian and Lauren spend the entire time catching up with Pastor Scott and Maureen Lessing of Grace Church — and absolutely failing to stay on track.Every time they...

In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Blake Kauffman, a Malone University student and founder of R7 Ministries, to talk about what Gen Z is actually seeking in Christianity today.There’s no shortage of opinions about “kids the...

What would happen if we stopped overcomplicating faith… and just opened our Bibles?In this episode, Brian and Lauren discuss a TikToker who has started a Bible reading journey and is being refreshingly honest about the experience with m...

It’s 50 degrees outside and you’re reaching for the rake… STOP. Step away from the yard tools.In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by The Cranky Arborist (John Palmer), ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, to talk about why you ...

What actually happens to your Social Security benefits when there’s a death in the family? Or a major change in your household?In this episode, Brian and Lauren are joined by Rob Fenn, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security A...

In this bonus episode, we sit down with an actual Puerto Rican Christian to get their perspective on Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show and the broader cultural reaction surrounding it.This conversation goes beyond hot takes. We explo...

What started as a routine day turned into an unexpected physical and emotional response that Lauren didn’t see coming. Lauren and Brian take a break from their usual topics to talk about Lauren’s recent hospital experience after her son’s surge...

What in the world is going on with Greenland… and why does Iran seem to always be one headline away from a global crisis?In this episode, Brian and Lauren sit down with Dr. Glen Duerr, Chair of History and Government and Professor of In...

In this episode, Brian and Lauren dive into a relationship advice column that hits a little too close to home for a lot of marriages.A wife says she’s exhausted from carrying the mental load of the household — planning, remembering, org...

What does ADHD look like in the life of the Church?In this episode, Brian and Lauren talk with Dr. Steve Grcevich, founder and president of Key Ministry, an organization dedicated to helping churches welcome and include families of kids...

Tune into this story of one family’s commitment to loving their neighbor. Not just in word but in deed. Each of us have a neighbor near us like this, what would it take for you to do the real work of supporting them not just liking Instagram po...

It’s just Brian and Lauren in this episode, catching up on life and diving into our usual biblical debates.We tackle a bigger spiritual theme: the Bible is not a magic answer book for every life scenario. Instead, we discuss how Scriptu...

What are people in Minnesota actually experiencing right now?In this episode, Brian sits down with four local Minnesotans — trusted friends and family — to move past headlines and political talking points and talk about what life really...

Our guests are Aaron Golby and Lisa Wyss from Cru Cleveland.Support Aaron: https://give.cru.org/0638775Support Lisa: http://give.cru.org/0500386Support Cru Cleveland: https://give.cru.org/2272928We talk about wha...

Our guest is Dr. Mark Caleb Smith, political scientist and professor at Cedarville University.https://markcalebsmith.substack.com/p/wake-up-dead-man-and-frederick-douglassDr. Smith joins us to talk about his new Substack article...

Our guest is Dave Szafranski, Founder and President of Edgewater Investment Group - https://www.edgewaterig.com/Dave joins us to talk all things economics and what the financial world is doing today. We unpack current market trends, eco...

Our guest is Pastor Leonard Tanks, Jr. from Reach City Churchhttps://www.reachchurchcle.com/As always with Pastor Tanks, the conversation goes everywhere—in the best way possible. We talk about spiritual gifts, discipleship, and...

A new year often comes with pressure to reinvent ourselves—but what if the real work isn’t becoming someone new, but returning to what actually guides us? In this episode, we unpack the difference between horizontal morality and vertical morali...

Our guest is Kyle Hoffsmith, Pastor of Family Ministry at Old North Churchhttps://oldnorthchurch.org/A recent statement from a popular Christian YouTuber sparked controversy by claiming that sending your kids to public school is a s...

Our guest is Dave Szafranski, Founder and President of Edgewater Investment Group.Dave joins us to break down the current financial state of the country—what’s actually happening beneath the headlines, what trends people should be payin...

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re looking back on the year and talking through the things that stood out the most. From our top purchases to the shows, podcasts, and books that shaped our thinking, this episode is a full rundown of what we loved—...