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—...

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...