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—...

Our guest is Lisa Anderson from Focus on the Family’s The Boundless Show.Lisa joins us to talk about her unexpected sunsetting season at Focus on the Family after more than 20 years of ministry. We have an honest conversation about what...

Our guest is Eddie Cuevas, Jr. — Lauren’s husband.Eddie joins the show to answer all of Brian’s questions about why Lauren is the way she is. From personality quirks to marriage dynamics, nothing is off the table as we pull back the cur...

Our guest is Nancy Kane of the Caritas Center for Christian Formationhttps://www.thecaritascenter.com/about/Spiritual growth doesn’t usually stall because of one big, obvious failure. More often, it’s the subtle, unexpected stumblin...

Our guest is Bettina Hermann, Executive Director of Love INC of Cuyahoga County https://www.loveinccuyahoga.org/What does poverty actually look like in our communities—and how often do we misunderstand it? Bettina joins us to unpack the...

Our guest is Daria Swisher.Men across generations are struggling to form meaningful friendships—and many feel isolated, lonely, or unsure where to begin. Daria joins us to explore why male friendship is declining, what’s contributing to...

Our guest is Nathan Zion, attorney at Mulhall Zion LLC (https://www.mz-llc.com/).The Supreme Court is preparing to hear a pivotal case centered on a major question: Can a licensed counselor legally engage in what the state defines as “c...

Our guests are Dr. Ron and Anita Morrison of Hope Alliance Bible Church.Every pastor eventually faces one of the most important transitions in ministry: passing the baton to the next generation. Dr. Ron and Anita Morrison join us to tal...

Our guests are Jaime Buxton, Anna Nagirnyak, and Jen Andrews from The City Mission (thecitymission.org).What does volunteering really look like? And what are the myths we need to leave behind? The team from The City Mission joins us to ...

Our guest is Dr. Steve Grcevich from Key Ministry (https://keyministry.org/).Anxiety is everywhere—and it seems to be hitting young people harder than ever before. But is the modern church equipped to help? Dr. Steve Grcevich joins us t...

Our guest is Kathy Nagel from Abigail Ministries.When someone you love may be experiencing abuse, knowing how to help can feel overwhelming. Kathy joins us to walk through what real, effective help actually looks like—and just as import...

Our guests are Joe and Cindi Ferrini from My Marriage Matters (cindiferrini.com).Marriage doesn’t stay strong by accident—it grows because we choose to build it. Joe and Cindi join us to talk about what it really looks like to keep gett...

Our guest is John Palmer, a.k.a. The Cranky Arborist (ISA Board Certified Master Arborist).John joins us to talk all things fall clean-up—what to do, what not to do, and how to prep your yard, trees, and plants for the winter ahead. Fro...

College campuses are changing faster than ever, and with that change comes concern, confusion, and big questions for Christian parents. We talk with Lisa and Eric about what ministry looks like in today’s cultural climate—how students are respo...

Discouragement is something every believer walks through at some point. Crystal helps us unpack what discouragement really is, how it takes root, and how Scripture gives us practical and hope-filled ways to work through it. This conversation br...

Our guest is David Mullane from Yost Insurance AgencyIt’s that time of year again—open enrollment! David joins us to explain why shopping for your Medicare insurance plans each year is vital, how plans can change annually, and why takin...

We’re joined by Dr. Ron and Anita Morrison of Hope Alliance Bible Church for an honest conversation about one of the most painful and often overlooked parts of ministry—when people leave the church without a word.It’s not conflict, crit...

We’re joined by Kevin Hewitt and Heather Huebner of Christian Children’s Home of Ohio – Encourage Foster Care to talk about the powerful role the Church can play in solving the foster care crisis.Kevin and Heather share why Christians a...

We’re joined by Kathy Nagel of Abigail Ministries for an important and deeply compassionate conversation about how abuse affects children in the household and what to do if you or someone you love is in an abusive relationship.Kathy sha...

We’re joined by Joe and Cindi Ferrini of My Marriage Matters for a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to keep our wedding vows — not just on the easy days, but through every challenge and season that marriage brings.The Fe...

We’re joined by Dr. Ron and Anita Morrison of Hope Alliance Bible Church to talk about one of the most challenging — and most transformative — commands of Jesus: forgiveness.They share biblical wisdom, personal stories, and practical st...

Let’s get ready for fall, y’all — with The Cranky Arborist himself, John Palmer! We take John outside his enclosure to walk around our office and talk about trees, landscaping do’s and don’ts, and how to prep your yard for the changing seasons....

Daria’s back — and we’re covering everything! From Jimmy enlisting in the Air National Guard to grocery shopping chaos, cooking hacks that actually work, and the funny (and sometimes dangerous) world of misattributed quotes and their impact.